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Cheers kingsford unplugged the maf ran much better then went a fitted a new one and as it turns out the 318 is quite quick although I will be getting a 330 soon :-)

Cheers ill give that a go tomorrow mate



I thought about the pump too. Is there a way to check it?

I'm now a traitor and have defected to the germans and im having some issues with it as follows;

1. Car lacks power in general (Not helped by only having a 1.9 8v engine)
2. At first start up...

Will have a look at diff options soon need to look more into the diff ratios too.
Cheers for the advice streaky

I do have the sump and pick up pipe but the rocker covers gone pm me if your interested

Cheers. No mate and the v40 died so now I'm driving a focus :( lol

Nothing too exciting finally got round to removing the rest of the engine and the gearbox.
http://i1246.photobucket.com/albums/gg605/davec70t5/Sierra%20Project/20130106_143455.jpg

And someone's...

Cheers guys I'm torn between the S60 D5 and the Mercedes C270 CDI at the minute. Going to take a couple out for a test drive next week and see what I prefer.

It's looking promising so far is there anything else I should look out for?

Cheers Martin at least I now know what years to look for.



Most basic repairs I can do myself so it's not too bad, I just don't want to be doing it all the time lol.
Also does the D5 have an...

As above really getting made redundant soon and as I'll only waste the money on crap anyway I might aswell replace my knackered v40.
I've been looking at the V70 and S60 D5 but the reviews don't...

It's a shame the last time I saw Alex's car was when I had to break my c70 and it was a lovely looking motor.
I'd get another engine and swap it out mate.

The mechanism on the C70 is different instead of have the scissors jack looking thing to move the windows you have a cable that runs round 4 rollers 1 in each corner. These rollers are made from some...

That's alright mate no worries left me know if u find one

Not sure why you had two lefties mate lol never mind the one I've got on looks nice psml

Looking good mate liking the spoiler

Went out to fit my smoked rear lights today kindly given to me by my slightly jealous mate 'TheFlyingBrick'...

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I did think about it but T5's are everywhere and i do like the 5 pot sound :)

You make it sound so easy lol but your right.



Cheers mate won't be quite as well built as yours though :)



Your probably more capable of a project like this than i am, now quit your...

Cheers I think im going to need it lol

Well even though progress is exceptionally slow I think its about time I started my Project Thread, So here goes...
The idea is to throw a 2.3 T5 engine into a Sierra Sapphire and then use it for...

I had similar issues with my me7 c70 turned out 3 coil packs were knackered and in turn it blocked the cat. it always started fine and run until warm then would just cut out and wouldn't restart...

Its certainly coming along mate. I think once my project is capable of moving under its own power i may have to pay Steve a visit :) Top man

Sorry to hear that mate. id have a look at the wiring diagram in the back of the haynes manual then try and chase any breaks in the loom. while your there you might aswell change the ignition barrel...

I can bring your standard one up to you if you need it mate