stevemac
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Full fuel tank costs will depend on how old your car is. Early G60's had a 12 gallon tank, later ones (like mine) have a 15 gallon tank. From bone-dry, mine will take around £60.... :shock:
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Ahh - I knew they were stretch bolts on a G60 - the 16v ones looked like they were embedded....it was dark under the car though. :oops:
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Approx (measured with a ruler): 35mm exhaust 40mm inlet I've looked at the head & bigger valves would not fit - there's no space left..
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Not sure if we do the piston rings but we definitely do the rest of the stuff. Con-rod bolts won't be needed - the studs are embedded into the con-rods.. :wink: (they were on the last one that I did)
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I'm surprised Ian - I would have thought a big valve head would have been close to the top of your shopping list. I'll give you a call if I get stuck.. :mrgreen: You gonna have something back on the road for next spring.. :?: I'm gonna have loads of fun, setting the adjustable cam pulley. I'm gonna start by setting it dead centre & then try retarding/advancing it a bit to see which setting I like best.. :D
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Any sportscar tuning specialist should have a wideband in their tool collection.. :wink:
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It's not running anything at the moment - my engine's stripped on my garage floor.. :( Along with various other mods that I'm doing, I'll be expecting at least 220bhp - hopefully a bit nearer to 240bhp... 8)
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I just collected my brand new cylinder head this evening.. 8) The valves in it are the largest that will possibly fit into a PG head. It's ported, polished & flowed.. :D Can't wait until I slap it onto my car next week, along with the ported throttle body, fast road cam & adj cam pulley........ :rambo: Good old ebay. :wink:
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There are many possibilities for your bad fuel economy - your Jabba chip is definitely one of them. Although the Jabba chips are custom written for each car, as Nige just said - they still have a tendancy to overfuel.
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When I bought my G60, the switch was held onto the steering lock with a cable tie......... :lol: Worked perfectly well though.. :wink:
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Yeah - replace the cam cover gasket....... :wink: Did you re-fill the coolant via the top hose ?
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I hate BMW's.............
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ARGH!!!!! (bodyshop pics 11/12/04) - updated 13/12/04
stevemac replied to M15 VW's topic in General Car Chat
Seriously - inspect this guys vehicle to see if there's any of your paint on it.. -
ARGH!!!!! (bodyshop pics 11/12/04) - updated 13/12/04
stevemac replied to M15 VW's topic in General Car Chat
What's his address - my m8 here says he'll come & break his legs for ya.... :wink: -
ARGH!!!!! (bodyshop pics 11/12/04) - updated 13/12/04
stevemac replied to M15 VW's topic in General Car Chat
I would be ready to explode if that ever happened to my car......... :mad: -
New hubs are "cheap as chips" - we sell 'em, can't remember exactly how much though.. :? You'll need a press to fit them .. :( (change the front wheel bearings at the same time too)
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May as well change it - that is one of the possibilities with your difficult gear selection. Be sure to use the correct gearbox oil - fully synthetic.
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I'd still rather own an Evo 8 than a beemer though.... :lol:
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If you've never done the bearings before - get someone who has, to show you what to do. There are a few horror stories on here from people who have fitted/adjusted them wrongly.. :|
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You used it neat or mixed it with water ?
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Yup - GSF would love to be your regular parts supplier.. :lol:
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What exactly is a "Trysump" ................. :lol: :lol:
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Magnex on mine at the moment - too quiet... :lol: I'm getting a custom built exhaust before I put it back on the road in the spring.. 8) It's gonna sound like a Harley when I've finished.. :lol: :lol:
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alom, You're changing just the switch & not the whole lock assy ? If so - you need the smallest/shortest phillips screwdriver on the planet to remove the screw. Try also moving the steering column height a little to get better access.
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Around 40% is the ideal mix for UK winters.