ThePog Posted December 11, 2024 Posted December 11, 2024 6 hours ago, BiTurbo228 said: Yeah I've got a straight plug with a copper washer in mine. The tapered one mashed the threads before it sealed and I had to helicoil it. Has the outer face of the housing been machined? Mine may need some fettling. Quote
BiTurbo228 Posted December 11, 2024 Posted December 11, 2024 No mine was fine interestingly enough, though I did end up doubling up on the copper washers as my helicoiling wasn't as straight as I'd have liked it (did it on the car which was a fun experience...). I think I did give it a bit of a light blocking down to take off any high spots and raise any gouges that might make sealing trickier. 1 Quote
GregT Posted December 26, 2024 Posted December 26, 2024 Quite a few BMW's and some Volvos use 33mm OD shims. Widens the net a little. 1 Quote
BiTurbo228 Posted December 26, 2024 Posted December 26, 2024 I feel like I've got some shims somewhere, but I'd need to find them...and then post them from the UK anyway. TBH it's the finding that will probably take the time... Quote
ThePog Posted December 26, 2024 Posted December 26, 2024 42 minutes ago, BiTurbo228 said: I feel like I've got some shims somewhere, but I'd need to find them...and then post them from the UK anyway. TBH it's the finding that will probably take the time... I have ordered what I need from Eurosport, its just a case of if I can wait... 1 Quote
Sunbeam Posted December 27, 2024 Posted December 27, 2024 Just saw this. I have a pile of shims, but I’m not home to measure them till tomorrow. Fun fact, fiat shims also fit many ferrari engines. Quote
ThePog Posted December 27, 2024 Posted December 27, 2024 1 minute ago, Sunbeam said: Just saw this. I have a pile of shims, but I’m not home to measure them till tomorrow. Fun fact, fiat shims also fit many ferrari engines. Ooh exciting. Apparently some Volvos are the same too. Quote
ThePog Posted December 27, 2024 Posted December 27, 2024 15 hours ago, Sunbeam said: Just saw this. I have a pile of shims, but I’m not home to measure them till tomorrow. Fun fact, fiat shims also fit many ferrari engines. Nudge Quote
igor Posted December 28, 2024 Posted December 28, 2024 16 hours ago, Sunbeam said: Fun fact, fiat shims also fit many ferrari engines. This does not surprise me in the least. Would be more surprised if there were not some parts cross compatibility there. Quote
ThePog Posted December 28, 2024 Posted December 28, 2024 Just now, igor said: This does not surprise me in the least. Would be more surprised if there were not some parts cross compatibility there. The door handles are used in ferraris as well, I think maybe the 308 but with a different finish, and I am pretty sure the boot and engine cover release is the same as a Lamborghini Muira? altho the X one has a lock integrated... Plenty of crossovers anyway... 1 Quote
Sunbeam Posted December 28, 2024 Posted December 28, 2024 6 hours ago, ThePog said: Nudge Righto, my stash is all 3.90 and thicker, soz. Quote
ThePog Posted December 28, 2024 Posted December 28, 2024 7 minutes ago, Sunbeam said: Righto, my stash is all 3.90 and thicker, soz. All good, I guess I'll be waiting a bit longer Quote
BiTurbo228 Posted December 28, 2024 Posted December 28, 2024 11 hours ago, ThePog said: The door handles are used in ferraris as well Don't I know it! £300 a pop... Quote
GregT Posted January 7, 2025 Posted January 7, 2025 Canterbury Auto Electric in Hornby,Chch have made up HT leads for me previously at reasonable cost. Pretty sure they can supply right angled ends. Quote
ThePog Posted January 7, 2025 Posted January 7, 2025 22 minutes ago, GregT said: Canterbury Auto Electric in Hornby,Chch have made up HT leads for me previously at reasonable cost. Pretty sure they can supply right angled ends. Yea I think you can buy all the bits as a kit and make up your own. I might look into that as well, I have a hydraulic crimper. Quote
BiTurbo228 Posted January 9, 2025 Posted January 9, 2025 I bought an alloy rad from the States that was a really nice design (good thick cores), but sprung a leak where the fins joined the end tanks. Then bought a cheapy eBay special alloy rad (not actually all that cheap) which has thinner cores, but seems to have held up. Probably just unlucky... Quote
ThePog Posted January 9, 2025 Posted January 9, 2025 3 hours ago, BiTurbo228 said: I bought an alloy rad from the States that was a really nice design (good thick cores), but sprung a leak where the fins joined the end tanks. Then bought a cheapy eBay special alloy rad (not actually all that cheap) which has thinner cores, but seems to have held up. Probably just unlucky... Yea Midwest have nice ally ones, but probably an equivalent cost once it gets here, ebay have similar a little bit cheaper but probably worse quality. AliX has the ebay ones for $150, but those are probably the factory rejects of the ebay ones. I am kindof thinking the recore is the best option now. Quote
Sunbeam Posted January 9, 2025 Posted January 9, 2025 I got quoted a shade over $400 to have the heater re-cored so 690 for an actual radiator is sounding pretty good. 1 Quote
ThePog Posted January 9, 2025 Posted January 9, 2025 4 minutes ago, Sunbeam said: I got quoted a shade over $400 to have the heater re-cored so 690 for an actual radiator is sounding pretty good. Yea I am heading that way TBH Quote
tortron Posted January 9, 2025 Posted January 9, 2025 The cores I have enquired about have started at double that and gone up 1 Quote
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