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[Crazyfrog (Fab)]

Mine was powdered coated 3 years ago and the engine is running smooth Bad luck wheel bro .......

[Wreelybro]

Cheers Chris will see how it goes think I'll struggle getting engine out and in on my own all other stuff should be ok only things on my vx I've not changed is engine and box. My butt resides in Leighton Buzzard 5 mins from Graeme Lambert and not far from Cliffies old house.

[Wreelybro]

Are you putting the harrop on and Dutch software at the same time as engine change??

No will just be engine swap now can't afford anything else will have to put standard flywheel back in as well

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Is this close to matt bentleys as I was thinking about geo and toe links so if I could get my car done and then help you while it's being done

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Are you putting the harrop on and Dutch software at the same time as engine change??

No will just be engine swap now can't afford anything else will have to put standard flywheel back in as well

Get new fly wheel bolts ordered

[V For Vendetta]

was just thinking same shirly a really good clean with petrol would of been good enough or is there hidden bits under metal tray?

Yes... But don't call me Shirly.

[Wreelybro]

Are you putting the harrop on and Dutch software at the same time as engine change??

No will just be engine swap now can't afford anything else will have to put standard flywheel back in as well

Get new fly wheel bolts ordered

About an hour away Good shout on flywheel bolts.

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Also if you keeping the saab oil cooler you will need a few cooling hoses

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

When you have a plan and time scale let me know I might be able to make a few days down there to help

[Wreelybro]

When you have a plan and time scale let me know I might be able to make a few days down there to help

Thanks Chris will keep you posted much appreciated. Will only ask if I get desperate as it's a long way for you.

[Wreelybro]

Also if you keeping the saab oil cooler you will need a few cooling hoses

I'm probably going to keep the old one but I'll pm you about that once the whole idea of engine swap has sunk in a bit more.

[The Batman]

Give me a shout if you want some hose I have many all different shapes and sizes

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Also if you keeping the saab oil cooler you will need a few cooling hoses

I'm probably going to keep the old one but I'll pm you about that once the whole idea of engine swap has sunk in a bit more.

If I was doing it again I would keep z22se setup the saab one turned into a royal pain in the arse and the pipe work looks like a birds nest

[Nev]

Oh dear, hard luck dude, easy mistake to make :o/

[Wreelybro]

Oh dear, hard luck dude, easy mistake to make :o/

tbh engine was on it's last legs anyway just glad it happened 1 mile from home and in the daylight. Just bad timing as Croft is coming up soon. hence the urgency to get it sorted.

[Wreelybro]

Give me a shout if you want some hose I have many all different shapes and sizes

Cheers Joe.

[The Batman]

And a sc kit

[Wreelybro]

I'm guessing I'm going to have to flush out the oil cooler and all oil pipes as well.

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

I take it your engine is getting run in on the way to croft, Mineral oil will need ordering

[The Batman]

Do an oil change once run in. You have loads of time though dude only takes a long day!