Father, son and a V8
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LincolnLovin said:
Indeed we're exploring that option.
@Lucifer interesting, that's the first time I've heard that.
I've had a fair few and it is usually rust-coloured sooner rather than later. My last Golf GTI was fairly rust-coloured too - the overflow tank is usually too brown to even see the level.@Lucifer interesting, that's the first time I've heard that.
Parts update -
Y Pipe is being made by pipecraft as we speak
New ARP headbolts are being delivered, technically the engine uses non stretch bolts but the ones in the car are original so might as well replace them. I've also ordered a new o2 sensor (£60...) and a new thermostat (£6!) which should arrive today.
This brings the total parts costs to....£776
Exhaust Headers 10
Cylinder heads and camshaft 100
Computer, Mass Air sensor, 80
Injectors, inlet manifold, throttle body 90
Intake spacer kit 40
cylinder head gasket kit, water pump gasket, timing cover gasket 200
Head bolts 57
o2 sensor 67
thermostat 6
Y Pipe 96
Exhaust manifold bolts and washers, coolant hose, lambda sensor bungs 30
Y Pipe is being made by pipecraft as we speak
New ARP headbolts are being delivered, technically the engine uses non stretch bolts but the ones in the car are original so might as well replace them. I've also ordered a new o2 sensor (£60...) and a new thermostat (£6!) which should arrive today.
This brings the total parts costs to....£776
Exhaust Headers 10
Cylinder heads and camshaft 100
Computer, Mass Air sensor, 80
Injectors, inlet manifold, throttle body 90
Intake spacer kit 40
cylinder head gasket kit, water pump gasket, timing cover gasket 200
Head bolts 57
o2 sensor 67
thermostat 6
Y Pipe 96
Exhaust manifold bolts and washers, coolant hose, lambda sensor bungs 30
How did I miss this thread the first time around????
Great story OP
After having read the thread you mentioned the temperature sender and the crack in the manifold, the reason it started getting tighter is because it will have been an NPT thread, the T meaning tapered.
Love these old land yachts, I definitely think a bit of subtle hot rodding needs to be done.
Great story OP
After having read the thread you mentioned the temperature sender and the crack in the manifold, the reason it started getting tighter is because it will have been an NPT thread, the T meaning tapered.
Love these old land yachts, I definitely think a bit of subtle hot rodding needs to be done.
Update from Thursday:
The block and heater matrix is fully flushed and free of brown crud! Which just leaves the radiator to clean.
Chris has also spent time ge greasing the engine and the engine bay (it looks wet due to the wd40 to protect the mating surfaces. The image isn't the best but I'll get some daylight shots tomorrow:
The block and heater matrix is fully flushed and free of brown crud! Which just leaves the radiator to clean.
Chris has also spent time ge greasing the engine and the engine bay (it looks wet due to the wd40 to protect the mating surfaces. The image isn't the best but I'll get some daylight shots tomorrow:
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