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With hindsight i wish i took mine straight to a garage and let them do everything.
But on the other hand replacing on the drive is fairly simple. Im in the process of doing my second swap. Im 2.5hrs in and all it needs now is the driveshafts whipping out, the gear linkage removing and it will...
Haven't really done much with it this weekend, Have lost all enthusiasm now.
Anyone want to volunteer to come remove the old engine and put the new in ? Once its in id like to take it to Rentec to get finished then decide what to do with it.
It sounds more top end when running but on start up there is a horrible loud clunk from lower down. Dan has said similar.
Im pretty much resigned to the fact it will need another engine. Currently looking at storing it away for a while.
Had this all pretty much spot on for ORS yesterday. Had sorted the exhaust, cleaned it up nicely and put some finishing touches to the car. As it was going out on track fro the first time also i gave it a good check over last weekend and also Friday night. Topped up the coolant, topped up the...
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Cut the cable out of the plastic and have the cable running over the top of the new ones. Iv done it to mine and screwed the sensor right up into the corner so you don't see the cable.
Another 'Tidy up' job done.
Cracked and scratched carbon splitter.
New Fabia splitter.
Need to sort the wonky exhaust soon as its now banging about back there.