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    No the super thin box was 5sp, the polestar v60...

    No the super thin box was 5sp, the polestar v60 used a m66 same as S60R etc
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    The values in VIDA are for a 'WET' test. Clearly...

    The values in VIDA are for a 'WET' test. Clearly you did it 'DRY', whether or the not the engine was warm, makes no difference.

    Try the compression test again but this time, using a long reach...
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    Good progress as you work through the engine. ...

    Good progress as you work through the engine.

    Just out interest, how was the engine sold to you and under what description? I know there is always a risk, but it's a huge pity when it's an engine...
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    Oh dear, two tone rocker cover :( I'm guessing...

    Oh dear, two tone rocker cover :(

    I'm guessing the engine was run after shimming?

    With all the oil galleries cleared and oil getting through properly it may prevent further wear.

    If it were...
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    Did you test the compression with the engine...

    Did you test the compression with the engine warm?

    The rod bolts will probably need a 12 point 10mm socket.

    That broken seal looks like it is the pressure feed to the top of the engine (outlet...
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    It sounds like a stuck/dry hydraulic lifter, I...

    It sounds like a stuck/dry hydraulic lifter, I had one on my other 850 when I changed the head gasket. A quick spirited drive solved the issue (though I wasn't too fussed about that engine).
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    Looking good! Keep the updates coming

    Looking good!

    Keep the updates coming
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    Excellent progress, keep it going!

    Excellent progress, keep it going!
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    Use brake cleaner to remove all that oil residue...

    Use brake cleaner to remove all that oil residue and see if the IC is cracked on the plastic end piece. It's where they commonly fail. Mine had a 3" crack that was hard to see but obviously opened up...
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    Naaah, no absolute need for all these...

    Naaah, no absolute need for all these complementary mods. A respectable tuner will do a remap based on your actual setup.

    Would give you some more headroom in the near future.

    Been there, have...
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    I swapped out the old pen holder for a second...

    I swapped out the old pen holder for a second hand 'New' one (these are virtually impossible to find now - I got lucky!)..

    Before...
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    front cross member/slam panel removal

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    Here you go, some reading on BCS/TCV: ...

    Here you go, some reading on BCS/TCV:

    http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?44730-Which-BCS&highlight=Pierburg
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    The valve before the turbo inlet is part of the...

    The valve before the turbo inlet is part of the crankcase ventilation system (or PCV (positive crankcase ventilation)) and is the PTC valve. It heats up the vapour from the crankcase system (for...
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