ian65 wrote:0.8mmKiwiDave wrote:
What was the gasket paper thickness that you used Ian?
C160SFG - 1986 Series 3
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo
Ah Ian I forgot about removing the turbo to get your intake off! Damn! Gasket looks good. I used black RTV when I put more core plugs in - without o rings. It's still working fine.. For now 
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When I did my previous engine I also put RTV around the core plugs and no O rings and didn't have any problems... on this engine, for some reason I only put RTV around the rear core plug, which didn't leak but the front one, with the split in it, I didn't put any around 
so a combination of a damaged core plug, no rtv and no O rings.... no wonder it leaked!
so a combination of a damaged core plug, no rtv and no O rings.... no wonder it leaked!1999 Jaguar XJR V8 Supercharged
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo
my ticket came through yesterday so I'll take this for a spin on the weekend and try it outmyatt1972 wrote:Get that road test done, Retro Rides here we come
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo
We need some Elfordian65 wrote:my ticket came through yesterday so I'll take this for a spin on the weekend and try it outmyatt1972 wrote:Get that road test done, Retro Rides here we come
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo
Wish I could obligeKiwiDave wrote:We need some Elfordian65 wrote:my ticket came through yesterday so I'll take this for a spin on the weekend and try it outmyatt1972 wrote:Get that road test done, Retro Rides here we come
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo
What a cool thread , just read it start to finish... So many ups and downs and some great examples of camaraderie!
Really makes me realise i need to get my finger out... And i also need a ramp , serious garage and ramp envy!!!!
Thats not including all the rx envy too....
Rich
Really makes me realise i need to get my finger out... And i also need a ramp , serious garage and ramp envy!!!!
Thats not including all the rx envy too....
Rich
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo
Thanks Rich.... it's been a labour of love but with some lows too..... on a bit of a downer with it at the moment but it'll all come good in the end.richrx wrote:What a cool thread , just read it start to finish... So many ups and downs and some great examples of camaraderie!
Really makes me realise i need to get my finger out... And i also need a ramp , serious garage and ramp envy!!!!
Thats not including all the rx envy too....
Rich
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