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Old 15th March 2010, 08:01   #21
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A B23 I think. German and Swedish precision. Before the Bosch got lazy and Volvo got sold off to Ford

Talking of large engine bays and small engines, here´s one that hasn´t been renovated, B18 with 75 hp, 43 years old in a month
B200 actually, that 144's gorgeous
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Old 15th March 2010, 09:10   #22
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B200 actually, that 144's gorgeous
Of course, a later model. Well if you come over then I´ll let have a zoom round the block in it
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Old 15th March 2010, 09:14   #23
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Of course, a later model. Well if you come over then I´ll let have a zoom round the block in it
In all honesty I probably wouldn't enjoy driving it, steering wheel's on the wrong side & I really hate driving LHD cars but I'll still try it though just in case
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Old 15th March 2010, 16:47   #24
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colin,a few pictures of your zt engine bay would be nice..

or anyone else that feels brave
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Old 15th March 2010, 17:22   #25
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Here is a picture of a certain club official who take engine bay cleaning very seriously, even adding that extra bit of shine during club meets.



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Old 15th March 2010, 17:24   #26
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No real need to replace pipe. I just wrapped some of that aluminium tape around it for the whole length. Looks pretty good and reflects more heat. If I had my car back I would take a photo.

Forgot to say I wrapped it on top of the insulation
Food for thought. Thanks for the tip!
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simon,looks good too,feels rewarding when you clean the engine..

noticed you have a k&n filter,how long have you had it and do you feel the difference?
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Old 15th March 2010, 17:43   #28
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taken last summer...
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Old 15th March 2010, 17:46   #29
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A very nice tractor engine I got a shot of at Shildon last year. Can't remember whose it was though.

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Dave's (Duotone) V8

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