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Offline ben1.8T

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Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
« Reply #150 on: 23 December 2008, 13:22 »
Result if its allready done mate  :smiley:
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Offline Ivor Mk4 Turbo

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Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
« Reply #151 on: 23 December 2008, 13:40 »
you don't want to see me get angry  :angry: :laugh: :laugh:

hehe can't wait for the fun to begin  :smiley:  

i've started making a list of bits and bobs you might need  :nerd:

:nerd: indeed, well i have started reading haynes removal procedure,  :smug: :smug: what stuff have you come up with i need  :shocked:

copious amounts of silicone hose to replace your vaccum lines as no doubt they will be split
new clamps, spring clips and jubliee clips
oil and filter
coolant
new timing belt and tensioner for peace of mind  :undecided:

thats just a few things in my head lol

and most importantly a steady supply of bacon butties and mugs of tea  :wink:



And dont forget to replace the plastic water pump pulley with a metal one.  :smiley:




the belt was done 2006 so may already be done but will defo check  :smiley:

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Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
« Reply #152 on: 23 December 2008, 15:08 »
got a forge dv already  :smiley:

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Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
« Reply #153 on: 23 December 2008, 19:09 »
got a forge dv already  :smiley:

007p?  :smiley:

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Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
« Reply #154 on: 23 December 2008, 19:12 »
i assume so i havent actually checked  :embarassed:

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Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
« Reply #155 on: 23 December 2008, 19:20 »
i assume so i havent actually checked  :embarassed:

Not the splitter one tho?

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Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
« Reply #156 on: 23 December 2008, 19:25 »
i assume so i havent actually checked  :embarassed:

Not the splitter one tho?


quite likely it's got a noticeable woosh and its black

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Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
« Reply #157 on: 23 December 2008, 19:28 »
i assume so i havent actually checked  :embarassed:

Not the splitter one tho?


quite likely it's got a noticeable woosh and its black
is a 007p  :smiley:

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Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
« Reply #158 on: 23 December 2008, 19:36 »
good man  :smiley:

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Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
« Reply #159 on: 23 December 2008, 19:38 »
good man  :smiley:
even got the receipt and the box sat next to me lol