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As mentioned by Jamie, safari sprint came with factory rd28t. Ive got 2 of them (one went bang, other is in my gloria). Happy to take measurements etc if you want. They have a average/bad rep cause everyone rips them out of the safaris to put td42 or whatever in, or rips then out of laurels to put an rb in. I did the swap in my wagon only cause it's a factory rd28 (non turbo) so was an easy job. Probably wouldn't chase one down...

6 monthly update for @Nominal No actual progress, but still runs and drives. Spotted a leaky frost plug though, source of coolant on the floor. At least this one is accesable without pulling the front cover and taking belt off....

No experience with this setup specifically but I recall similar fun and games on a hillman hunter. I recall being stumped and about to throw my toys, and then realised that some could be studs but others had to be bolts as the way the manifolds slid into place mean studs made it impossible (one of the manifolds had to drop into place rather than slide in, meaning it needed bolts not studs) Not saying it's the same for this, but something to be mindful of. Perhaps try finding a photo/figure of an original setup and using that as a guide?

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I did. It didn't quite fit, so I cut it to make it fit. But it still didn't fit, so i cut it some more. ANd it also looked pretty whack. Then I moved house and really wasnt in the mood to cart it around, so it actually ended up at the tip....sorry the break the news. Terrible purchase on my behalf, but I will forever be greatfull for your services!

Not going to lie, it was a reread of your build thread that was the final motivation to buy them haha. I was on the fence but you sold me.

Its that time of year again - wof is due. So why not buy some more wheels! Always been a fan of these (OG terrano steelies). The chrome works well with thr back bumper, now just need front bumper to match.

I had a similar issue and it was fuel related. The original fuel valve wasnt able to supply enough using the vacuum diaphragm so I just set it to prime (where it just free flows) and it fixed it. May be worth checking you are getting enough fuel at high rpm? Probably not your issue given spark plug seems to have helped but just throwing it out there

Wagon time ain't no crime

Will trade you beers if you find it.

Took this for a hoon recently. Forgot how good it goes, but hates hills. A100 swap would be dreamy...anyone got a healthy motor gathering dust?

Negative. Well not by me anyway. Had been sold and unsold again since I owned it.

But also this. If Pine is saying not for on road use then arguably it can't meet this requirement.