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[forddeliveryboy]

If you know what the smaller engine looks like, there's not much chance of mistaking the two. If you don't, then the 12v on the cam cover helps and the thermostat is high up behind the head instead of low down to the front.

[The Moog]

If you know what the smaller engine looks like, there's not much chance of mistaking the two. If you don't, then the 12v on the cam cover helps and the thermostat is high up behind the head instead of low down to the front.

Cheers FDB

 

His 305 van has got a engine in it, which he was told was a 2.1 n/a diesel. Didn't see car it came out from so wanted to see if was an obvious difference.

[forddeliveryboy]

Those 2.1s are super-strong, beautifully efficient engines. The finest 4 pot dizzler by far, for me. They feel as tough as an OM602/3 and are very smooth (for an online four).

[DodgeRover]

3m double sided foam adhesive body tape, along with making sure both surfaces are absolutely clean with a decent solvent

 

Or screws

[Mally]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3PK-HEAVY-DUTY-DOUBLE-SIDED-ADHESIVE-STICKY-TAPE-EXTRA-STRONG-BONDING-24mm-x-10m/322777954580?hash=item4b2710b914:g:ZsMAAOSwKZ5Zx8uf

 

On second thoughts that's not foam.

Use 5/8 bolts to be sure.

[Kiltox]

Having tried some cheap adhesive pads from eBay, anyone able to suggest something I can stick my numberplate back on with?

It’s not the pads it’s the idiot using them

 

Clean both surfaces thoroughly with solvent, heat the plate with a hairdryer, apply the pads, heat again, heat the bumper lightly, apply with force and hold for a few seconds / rub it flat, heat and rub

 

Leave to cool before driving

 

Standard number plate pads.

[Talbot]

which he was told was a 2.1 n/a diesel.

Skeptical cat is Skeptical.

 

Why?

 

Because in the UK, the XUD11 was only supplied in turbo form for the Xantia, XM, 406 and 605. The Non-turbo 2.1 was never sold in the UK. I think it may have been available in some povvo spec cars on the continent, but they are really not common at all.

[The Moog]

Skeptical cat is Skeptical.

 

Why?

 

Because in the UK, the XUD11 was only supplied in turbo form for the Xantia, XM, 406 and 605. The Non-turbo 2.1 was never sold in the UK. I think it may have been available in some povvo spec cars on the continent, but they are really not common at all.

 

This was the disscussion.

 

Mr Thumper said he didnt think that N/A 2.1s were sold but lady seemed pretty certain when he bought and fitted it. 

 

I will let him down gently that he is a few cc shorter than he thought! 

[cobblers]

It’s not the pads it’s the idiot using them

 

Clean both surfaces thoroughly with solvent, heat the plate with a hairdryer, apply the pads, heat again, heat the bumper lightly, apply with force and hold for a few seconds / rub it flat, heat and rub

 

Leave to cool before driving

 

Standard number plate pads.

 

Back in the day when I was a bod at halfords I used to get this all the time, and with rear view mirror pads too

"These pads are shit, it's just fallen straight off" and you can see the two clean rectangles where they've stuck the pads over 15 years worth of road grime - It stuck perfectly well to the muck mate!

[320touring]

What would you do? I need another functional car to be backup for the 172.

 

2 most logical options are

 

1. My Seat Toledo - needs a front spring, clutch and a timing belt

 

2. The Burd's 172 - unknown gearbox oil leak, handbrake cables and tyres needed.

 

Both are likely to cost the same, and have similar levels of "ohfuckery"

 

What one should I do?

 

Neither are currently mot'd

[Kiltox]

Using a 172 as a backup for a 172 sounds brilliant

[Tickman]

What would you do? I need another functional car to be backup for the 172.

 

2 most logical options are

 

1. My Seat Toledo - needs a front spring, clutch and a timing belt

 

2. The Burd's 172 - unknown gearbox oil leak, handbrake cables and tyres needed.

 

Both are likely to cost the same, and have similar levels of "ohfuckery"

 

What one should I do?

 

Neither are currently mot'd

There is no option for buy a car! I am very confused.

[320touring]

Using a 172 as a backup for a 172 sounds brilliant

2 negatives make a positive, right?!

[320touring]

There is no option for buy a car! I am very confused.

*Insert motivational bullshit re getting on top of the crap I have*

[loserone]

Fix the toledo and roffle the 172.

[320touring]

Fix the toledo and roffle the 172.

I dont own the 172..

 

And I quite like my baws where they are..

[bezzabsa]

WTF is a DEPHASER and do I have one fitted onto my scenic 1600 16v auto 2002 vintage?????

[Kiltox]

It’s for variable valve timing

 

Not sure if you’ll have one.... is the engine rattling like fuck?

[twosmoke300]

Or a cam sensor code that isn’t a faulty sensor but actually the cam timing out . A prime example of a fault code not being a diagnosis

[DodgeRover]

Isn't it a modern name for a harmonic balancer?

[twosmoke300]

Nope it’s the unit on the end of the camshaft(s) that uses oil pressure to vary cam timing .

[Kiltox]

Isn't it a modern name for a harmonic balancer?

I don’t think so, it actually affects timing doesn’t it?

 

Edit - beat to it by someone that actually knows what he’s on about and isn’t just guessing like me

[bezzabsa]

not rattling..stunningly quiet actualy......just wondered as folk keep on as though its as bad as Rovers OMGHGF .... thought i'd ask 

[Guest Hooli]

WTF is a DEPHASER and do I have one fitted onto my scenic 1600 16v auto 2002 vintage?????

 

It's frog for 'OMG VTEC KICKED IN YO!!!!!!!!!!!!'

[bezzabsa]

prob not got one then LMFAO

[Guest Hooli]

I've got a feeling the 1.6 didn't but only from old goona threads. I don't think you feel it as it's a gradual thing.

[Kiltox]

I've got a feeling the 1.6 didn't but only from old goona threads. I don't think you feel it as it's a gradual thing.

I've got a feeling the 1.6 didn't but only from old goona threads. I don't think you feel it as it's a gradual thing.

Scenic/Megane II does - had a fucked one for a bit. Difficult to start.

[Kiltox]

With this new instant cherished transfer online system, does your old number plate drop off the face of the earth instantly?

Going to swap the van onto a private plate but it’s parked on the street and knowing my luck it’ll be clamped by the time I walk to it with the new plates

It seems both plates have fucked off from the system when I’ve done this today, so that’s.... nice

[Captain Furious]

What became of the ex danthecapriman ex breadvan ex junkman Granada, is it still alive\in AS hands?

[bramz7]

I've acquired a LHD Tipo somehow. It's going to be a parts car more than likely.

 

It is UK registered and has valid MOT, but I've noticed a lot of temporary insurance companies hate imports.

 

Anyone know any provider who doesn't care? Or am I best off getting it transported?