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Hi chaps
Just about to pull my engine and get the turbos looked out and refurbished as there’s a bit too much oil in my intercooler hoses for my liking,so I’m going to go the drop the sub frame route just looking for any tips or tricks to help out? Also have I missed anything out to change while it’s out:

Buffkin
Starter
Alternator
Cambelt
Water pump
Thermostat
Plugs
Injector o-rings
Valve cover gaskets

Thanks guys


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The only thing there I didn't replace was the starter. Injectors are easy to do with engine in (I had mine serviced, FWIW).

Also upper lambdas might be worth doing (they're cheap). And do a scan to make sure your EGTs are still reliable - a pig to do with the motor in, but expensive enough you wouldn't replace them unless it needs them.

Maybe also remove SAI and block off the heads - if you're in the mood to then code out the SAI from the tune.

Oh, and maybe also cam chain guides, depending on mileage.

Check front and rear cranshaft seals also for leaks.

Oil pressure sensor!

Oh and offside front brake line

Gearbox

simonpoulton wrote:Oh and offside front brake line

I take it I can only get those from a dealer?


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Ben_r1 wrote:Gearbox

Mines had a rebuild all ready but looking into uprating the converter


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Check the condition of the rigid cooling pipe that goes round the back of the engine.

Though it sounds like you're not pulling the engine. Just dropping it a few inches?

Shoppinit wrote:Check the condition of the rigid cooling pipe that goes round the back of the engine.

Though it sounds like you're not pulling the engine. Just dropping it a few inches?

No I’m going to drop the engine and box on a pallet and pull it out in one go as I got poly bushes to put on the front as well-trying to get as much done as I can so it’s not off the road for ages


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Jayjay101 wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:07 am

simonpoulton wrote:Oh and offside front brake line

I take it I can only get those from a dealer?


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Yeah and really cheap, like £16. It runs through the steering rack chamber. Gutted I didn't do mine and had to repair instead.

I wish I'd had mine powdercoated last time I had the engine out!

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Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:29 am

Check the condition of the rigid cooling pipe that goes round the back of the engine.

Though it sounds like you're not pulling the engine. Just dropping it a few inches?

MattV8 wrote:I wish I'd had mine powdercoated last time I had the engine out!

Shoppinit wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:29 am

Check the condition of the rigid cooling pipe that goes round the back of the engine.

Though it sounds like you're not pulling the engine. Just dropping it a few inches?

I’ll add it to the list of stuff to get powder coated then!


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If you are near southampton, I can recommend an excellent powdercoaters.

MattV8 wrote:If you are near southampton, I can recommend an excellent powdercoaters.

I have got a guy but always looking for better!


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