AlgarveVR6
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very easy unplug wires and hoses spray inside with carb cleaner 2 or 3 times replace. job done, or mine was anyway :clap:
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HI all Moving oil pressure gauge and ammeter from one car to another :confused4: just want a diagram for the wiring or something so I don't balls it up i know I have to move the sensor on top of the filter. thats the easy part for me thanks for any help
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thats a possibilty I think, but also consider that the thermostat will open whent he car gets up to running temp, so could also be related there. possible air lock somewhere, try running for a bit with the header tank cap off. also leave cap off after you turn it off, sometimes only moves as it cools down there may be a bleed valve somewhere, but not sure. Anyone help on that one
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195's work ok. had some shitty 195 avons on before, but no issues. on the wheels when I got them might just go the parada 195 as I love the tyre, and so much cheaper
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has anyone put 215's on standard vr6 speedlines any issues at all cheers for info
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sounds like the pump is fubarred they were cheap enuff and not difficult to fit, just a little fiddly not sure on prices now tho. also worth considering when the fluid was last changed makes all the difference
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ok, both looms out. Rats nest was an understatement. Loom rewrapped in tape and ready to go back in First need to repair a little bit on the fuse box where excess heat somewhere has melted the insulation on some wires wonder if thats not helping with the flat running. will check my book and see what the wire was for ?
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Looking for a lower inlet manifold for my VR6 want to flow the inside a bit and experiment with improvements thanks
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where the timber meets the ground consider using a stainess steel support, to avoid direct contact and therefore rot. ask in a good builders merchant (note I didn't say b and q) they will know what you need enjoy ps if you want to rewire my engine bay, then I'll do the car port for ya !
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if you can fix a corrado, then putting up a timber frame to support some roof sheets has to be easier. Surely ????
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will see if I can find one, but have taken carport down now and put it ontop of my garage so I can BBQ and sit out in the shade at the same time does this make any sense ? :confused4:
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I used timber frame and palm leaves here, but guess the leaves might be difficult for you to find there. Replace leaves with some triple wall polycarb instead, or maybe sheet roofing. Bit difficult to discuss style without seeing house Have fun, but wait till it's warmer. Dic
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yep, have some self amalgamating tape on the way. Seem like a sensible idea to me as well
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excellent thanks for that Tom will get my note book and pen out, along with the camera me thinks. I have to put it all back in at some point. :confused4: This is of course before my new engine goes in which is why the loom is being changed anyway. dizzy engine, old and tired, to rebuilt spanking coil pack engine. oooo looking forward to proper horses again Thanks again Dic :nuts:
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Yes its a VR Had a good look this morning. You're right about the rats nest theory. I presume that the loom has to be removed into the engine bay, and not the other way. Do the necessary connections to the fuse box, that I'm gonna have to remove, all have personalised connections? i.e. they will only go back in one place. Was thinking the fluid will need changing anyway, as it's probably original. Just trying to think of best way to drain it? Thanks again
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Thanks Tom much appreciated. Ok gonna get the master cylinder off, then try and remove servo from inside. Engine is about 1 hour and a "help from a friend" away from being pulled out. When the master cylinder is removed, I am guessing there will be fluid everywhere? knew I should have removed door and seat before sliding it in the garage anyway here's to no more knuckles lost. :)
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Got the engine wiring loom out as far as where it dissapears behind the turret and behind the brake servo. Where do I go from here to get it out. :? Do I remove the servo, and if so, whats the best way to do it. Not looked inside yet, but presume the loom comes inside behind the fuse box? Thanks for any help :help:
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cv joint, more likely brake binding tho bearings need grease
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come fly with me could be so much better, but thats just my opinion Watched "Never Let Me Go" last night. head still spinning. What if. deffo worth a watch
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Careful. I had 4 at one point, and the last one cost me 160 bucks It's an addiction thing. Luck dude
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I now know why I use these forums. It's people like you who make it worth while The list would be fab If you ever come to the algarve then there would of course be the obligatory case of beer for you Cheers Jamie
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thanks Jamie Just ordered one now and they can post here too. Bonus. Any more tips appreciated. Not done engine swap on this before Thanks
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thanks quicky you make it sound so easy Erny, it's the other engine I want in my car, so not really necessary to leave engine in many thanks chaps will maybe take some pics too :help:
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Ok, got to swap my engines next month. Looking for tips, helpful advice, things to do, not to do Its a VR6 dizzy at the moment, and putting in a VR6 coil pack. Is it best to remove wings and front valance etc. Will the engine just slide forward if I do. Is it better to lift it, or any ideas Any help would be much appreciated Thanks everyone Dic :D
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Kev mate, you just put everything I was thinking into one. As for the woman in the BMW, nuff said. Basic knowledge is a life saver, and not just in motoring.