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Can the engine still be pulled with it removed? Ant

I'm pulling the engine in the new year. I've started stripping a few bits in the garage before it goes to the workshop. what I was thinking was can I remove the plenum before the engine gets pulled or will this need to be in place and remove it after? If I can remove the plenum before hand, I have read that you need to remove the fuel lines etc. But to do this you need to purge the fuel system. Problem being that I have taken all the intercooler pipes out, air filter is off, broken connector on the TPS etc. Basically its not running. What I need to know is there another way of removing the fuel lines etc without having to start the engine to purge the system? Thanks, Ant

Pictures dont do it justice.

Sounds like you have made your mind up, I had this one installed a little while back just to give you another example. Thanks, Ant

Was down there today Vijay. It is looking superb mate. Now the doors etc are back on its looking sweet. Nice choice of colour.

I'm gonna be down there tommorrow or thursday. It will be good to see fi its back together. Ant

I've tried to straighten out the fins the best I can. How could I find out if they hold pressure without leaking? Thanks Ant

Well my Intercoolers turned up today. Really pleased with the quality and amazed at how much bigger they are compared to the stock ones. Well these are part of the bits I'm collecting ready for my rebuild starting early next year. Really looking forward to the start of that, just got to wait for the turbos to turn up, with the forged internals I'm ordering after xmas and im finally getting somewhere with ashspec and the radiator problem I've been having since march. One thing I want to ask is, the slight dent in the finns (shown in the second picture), will they affect the efficiency of the cooler? Thanks Ant

Sorry mate didnt get any pics. If you dont get down there saturday then Ill take some next week when I pop down. Ant

Down there today mate and it is looking great. Glad you got it done there, Scott is a great sprayer and takes pride in his work. Be good to see it all done and back together. Post on here when you plan on picking it up. Ill try and pop down to see it. Be nice to see it all done. Thanks Ant

Ive got a pair of Pace smic coming, how do they rate compared to the rest? Thanks. Ant

Not Sure will have to check. Ant

LOL. What a twat I am. Thats the pipe that is blocked off as I have a problem with my clutch booster, should of guessed really. Cheers Silverbullet

Were abouts is that on the bar please? always nice to know the difference lol. Thanks Ant

I had a manual conversion done a couple of years ago. I've been stripping stuff that i'm wanting to get chromed. Looking at the balance bar, would they have left the auto bar on or swapped for a manual one? Also what is the difference between them? Thanks Ant

So is it recommened to buy a set of N/A squirtes for the rebuild with the forged pistons? Where would be the place to get these from? Thanks Ant

I'm having my engine rebuilt in the new year and was just going through the ride section and see that Smithy has got 'N/A oil squirters' fitted. I'm guessing that the twin turbo has these already and that they squirt oil onto the piston somehow, is that correct? If so what is the advantages of fitting the N/A squirters? I'm going for forged pistons in my rebuild would it be worth getting these as well? Thanks. Ant

Finally got round to looking at the Plenum again. I've managed to remove the pipe in the bottom picture. Still a little confused about the top picture. Going from what Silverbullet said, do i have to cut the pipe off where i've put 'Drill Here' and the other ones by the Throttle Bodys need to have the pin drilled out. Where abouts would i have to drill to hit the pins? Would i have to drill in the end of the pipe or from the side? Hope this is clear :) Thanks Ant

Ill give that a go this weekend. Cheers Alan. Ant

Just removed the OEM fan and was left with the viscous part on the pulley. I tried to remove this as well but ended up rounding of a couple of the nuts. Does anybody have any ideas how I can get these off please. Thanks. Ant

Yeah just waiting for some space down at scott and bretts. Ill PM you my number.

Hi Im about to do this in the very near future. Would it be possible to have a copy please. Cheers here is my email anthonycull@aol.com Ant

Looked on Demon Tweeks and not sure what size fittings I need? Is it 3/8 male or female etc? Could someone advise me of the correct size please. Thanks Ant

Would this size be ok to use as im looking to do a few engine mods in the very near future, ie forged pistons, con rods, tubs etc. Is there many places that you would recommened to buy them from? Thanks Ant

Where did you get yours from Gibster?