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Joined: May 5, 2002
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Reply To: New XU9J4 16v Engine's

Hydraulic lifters need constant oil pressure to keep them "inflated" so have a feed of oil from the feed to the head.With solids you put a restric...

19 years ago
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Reply To: s16 values

The engines are good but the inlet system is shockingly ****e.Definately worth putting another inlet manifold on - Gti-6 or 1.9 Mi.

19 years ago
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Reply To: matt j also Known as Matt Wales

nah think it was so he remembers where he lives pmsl

19 years ago
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Reply To: Newbie D-TURBO buying advice

It'll definately be a timing belt rather than chain.Ensure it pulls smoothly and well, make sure there is no excess smoke when boosting. These ar...

19 years ago
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Reply To: 106 Xsi Front Bumper For Sale

Location of meets : PRINCE WILLIAM INN, BEACON LANE, DALTON, WIGAN. WN8 7RUDate of next meet :MONDAY 11th SEPTEMBER FROM 8PM

19 years ago
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Reply To: s16 values

We've had 3 in the last few years and one was absolutely mint - sold for under £1500 if I remember correctly.That was 100% standard Sigma blue on...

19 years ago
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Reply To: matt j also Known as Matt Wales

read his post - #4 on there.Classic Matt J posting being totally random! Made me laugh hard. 🙂

19 years ago
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Reply To: s16 values

Ours was white similar miles, recent top end rebuild, one slightly tappy tappet, aftermarket exhaust that knocked on the subframe, dubious clutch, bit...

19 years ago
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Reply To: New XU9J4 16v Engine's

I know all about oil issues on the Mi - hence using an 8valve now!As you said the head can probably hold a pint maybe more, lifters won't hold muc...

19 years ago
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Reply To: ready for anglesey (nearly)

Does look great and fantastic news on the engine 🙂Has it been driven on the new cam and when's the mapping?

19 years ago
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Reply To: New XU9J4 16v Engine's

What I mean is why has one bloke from Aus solved it relatively cheaply now when the 1900 Mi has been around 18 years!Peugeot Sport offered their o...

19 years ago
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Reply To: New XU9J4 16v Engine's

How much can the head actually take though? Seems amazing that there is so much rumour flying and little fact on an engien design almost 20 years old...

19 years ago
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Reply To: Hard day at work

quote Steve H::lol: looks like it has plenty of leg room, especially in the back 😎 Henry didn't think so - I seem to recall him saying it wa...

19 years ago
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Reply To: New XU9J4 16v Engine's

you'll have to speak to Neal about that!All I can say is I'd give one a go if I were running Mi power as they cover all the main sump issues which...

19 years ago
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Reply To: New XU9J4 16v Engine's

1.9 box with an Mi final drive if mostly a track car - if a road car go with a straight Mi box.I would honestly not touch the head - a multi angle...

19 years ago
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