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Old 12th November 2010, 17:12   #11
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One or two of my worst nightmares have involved the Synergie, the engine was positioned by a sadist I'm sure. When running ok they make a great value people carrier.
am i correct about the engine having to come out to change the head gasket , i know they had to drop the rear of the engine to refit the turbo.
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Old 12th November 2010, 17:17   #12
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am i correct about the engine having to come out to change the head gasket , i know they had to drop the rear of the engine to refit the turbo.

Yes, at the very least you have to bring it so far forward essentially removing it.

I really wouldn't want to do one again if I could avoid doing so.


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I'm sure someone will arrive in a minute and tell me how they do it with their hands tied behind their back though
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Old 12th November 2010, 19:30   #13
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I'm sure someone will arrive in a minute and tell me how they do it with their hands tied behind their back though

Using only a Leatherman and a fish knife probably!!
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