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Thread: GT2056s oil feed question
Post: RE: GT2056s oil feed question
| That's great, thanks a lot. |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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21-02-2018, 05:54 PM |
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Thread: GT2056s oil feed question
Post: GT2056s oil feed question
| Hoping this is a simple question since these have been fitted a few times. Can anyone confirm if the oil feed on one of these is M10x1 and if it needs to be restricted to 1.5mm please?
The turbo is... |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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21-02-2018, 03:30 PM |
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Thread: 205 gearbox mounted XUD9
Post: RE: 205 gearbox mounted XUD9
| Sorry, I meant dry on the outside (mine leaks everywhere) If so then I'll take it please. Just send me your Paypal details. |
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simonh |
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23-05-2017, 08:04 AM |
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Thread: 205 gearbox mounted XUD9
Post: RE: 205 gearbox mounted XUD9
| Is the pump dry and has it had LDA or governor mods? |
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simonh |
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22-05-2017, 11:01 AM |
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Thread: Radiator bleed screw/ tap vanished, possible better solution
Post: RE: Radiator bleed screw/ tap vanished, can you bu...
| Think I've found a better solution. The plastic tabs were a bit dodgy looking which I think let the bleed valve escape so with nothing to lose I ran an M12 tap through it and fitted a short bolt with ... |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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09-05-2017, 10:06 AM |
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Thread: The B***dy downpipe nuts
Post: RE: The B***dy downpipe nuts
| I think there are only about three lengths of bolt accross the full Peugeot/ Citroen/ Renault range with this type of fitting. I think most motor factors can sell you a bag of bolts/ springs/ washers ... |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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05-05-2017, 08:19 AM |
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Thread: Radiator bleed screw/ tap vanished, possible better solution
Post: RE: Radiator bleed screw/ tap vanished, can you bu...
| Thanks, I'll get onto it this afternoon. |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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04-05-2017, 10:38 AM |
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Thread: Radiator bleed screw/ tap vanished, possible better solution
Post: Radiator bleed screw/ tap vanished, possible bette...
| I have an early turbo diesel without the expansion bottle and somehow the bleed screw at the top of the radiator has vanished. Does anyone know if this can be bought separately or if I need a full rad... |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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04-05-2017, 08:17 AM |
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Thread: Replacement Fondmetal 4000 Centre Caps (3D Printed)
Post: RE: Replacement Fondmetal 4000 Centre Caps (3D Pri...
| Doh, should've paid closer attention! Ah well, I only actually need one so that'll do just now. The car wont be ready for the wheels for at least another year so I can always save up. or continue with... |
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simonh |
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19-12-2015, 11:37 AM |
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Thread: Replacement Fondmetal 4000 Centre Caps (3D Printed)
Post: RE: Replacement Fondmetal 4000 Centre Caps (3D Pri...
| Amazing, just ordered a set. |
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simonh |
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19-12-2015, 10:22 AM |
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Thread: XUD build options
Post: RE: XUD build options
| Would it be worth collating the basic options and putting them all on the guides page to make it easier for anyone new to find the information? After a standard type "all information provided as a gui... |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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09-12-2015, 09:55 PM |
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Thread: Bosch VE pump onto Ford 1.8TD
Post: RE: Bosch VE pump onto Ford 1.8TD
| That's great news, thanks for the reply! Will be much easier and cheaper than making an xud rwd. |
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simonh |
Technical
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15-09-2015, 05:03 PM |
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Thread: Bosch VE pump onto Ford 1.8TD
Post: Bosch VE pump onto Ford 1.8TD
| Bit of a long shot but does anyone know if a Bosch pump can be fitted to the Ford 1.8 TD engine and if so how complicated it is? |
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simonh |
Technical
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15-09-2015, 12:49 PM |
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Thread: Front shocks
Post: RE: Front shocks
| Any decent/ branded gas shocks will feel like an upgrade if yours are knackered. KYB or Bilstein will do a good job at standard height or even down to about a 35mm drop. |
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simonh |
Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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28-07-2015, 11:36 AM |
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Thread: darrenjlobb's Adaptronic Managed Compound Blown Derv Bus Build
Post: RE: darrenjlobb's Compound Blown Derv Bus - 2015 R...
| Ideal, POR15 is one of the very few things that actually keeps rust at bay. Just a pity there are so many steps to follow to get it right. I love how honest this thread is. |
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simonh |
306 Projects
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23-07-2015, 12:07 PM |
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Thread: darrenjlobb's Adaptronic Managed Compound Blown Derv Bus Build
Post: RE: darrenjlobb's Compound Blown Derv Bus - 2015 R...
| Matt paint can work pretty well with a small gloss roller. If you gravitex/ graviguard first then the texture will hide everything and cut down slightly on the driving a tin can effect.
Is the ston... |
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simonh |
306 Projects
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21-07-2015, 03:44 PM |
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Thread: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
Post: RE: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
| Wind in max fuel to help deal with the petrol or just in general? Petrol now fully out the system. |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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20-07-2015, 10:18 AM |
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Thread: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
Post: RE: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
| The problems all came back but randomly, and dramatically improved after I added £15 of diesel to the tank on way home. I'd loaned out the car a couple of days before the problem started and it now tu... |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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14-07-2015, 12:16 PM |
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Thread: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
Post: RE: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
| Fitted an inline filter and everything seems good. Car so much smoother than I remember it and much easier to pull away from junctions. Don't know how long the problem's been building for. Just need t... |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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03-07-2015, 08:06 AM |
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Thread: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
Post: RE: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
| Everything was degreased but I didn't silicone the top. That could be a good shout. Thinking about the thermostat part; as the engine heats up the diesel switches to bypass so effectively gets colder ... |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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02-07-2015, 03:45 PM |
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Thread: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
Post: RE: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
| It seems to be air ingress at the filter housing as when bypassed I couldn't get any of the symptoms even when up to temperature. Smooth idle and revving easily. I didn't actually drive it incase it s... |
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simonh |
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02-07-2015, 11:37 AM |
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Thread: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
Post: RE: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
| Started the car tonight and although it was a bit reluctant to go initially it started and then ran fine. Took it round the industrial estate and was pulling fine, not quite as hard as normal but sur... |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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01-07-2015, 07:56 PM |
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Thread: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
Post: RE: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
| Seems like a nice easy and free place to start, thanks. :-) |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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01-07-2015, 10:46 AM |
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Thread: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
Post: RE: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
| Think it might be the lift part of the pump. If you pump the grenade while holding the throttle open it comes back to life and the revs rise. I'm sure I've read/ seen pictures on here of how to check ... |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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01-07-2015, 10:25 AM |
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Thread: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
Post: possible bosch pump problem/ no acceleration
| Have just re found the love for the 306 after giving it new top mounts, front shortened shocks, powerflex bottom arm bushes, discs, pads, drop links, ball joints, track rod ends, aux belt and tensione... |
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simonh |
XUD Section
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30-06-2015, 09:30 PM |
