Recent content by Wildefalcon

7.50 x 16.

I know that when converting a series to v8 a remote is necessary, as the filter goes the axle. My 101 is currently a parts filling system, so I can't get to it.

That is your problem, just there. Sainsbury's. Around here they're happy if you don't use a bucket and actually pay.

Photos of pump? Not familiar with red top pumps. Do you use a swirl pot or tank? I suspect you might have a EFI pump. Get the standard RRC pump and see what happens.

Which engine? Is it a stage 1?

Oh, and jerry cans are great!

Photos please?

I think some civvy spec 109" were used by the forces. Most military were underseat tanks though.

Or reverse the wires?

Can't go wrong with a couple of earth straps between the engine block and the chassis. It's a common problem that the lead fails.

Bear in mind this was done in a hurry as I had a ferry to catch. And I've discrete oil and charge coolers in front of the series radiator. I cut away the horn mounting to get this to "work".

Er, is blanking the oil ports on the filter wise? There was a good article on here about eight years ago suggesting not. It effectively blocks the filter, iirc.

I can't remember exactly how much I took out. I'll take a photo in the morning if I remember. Are you keeping the TDI oil cooler? Or series oil filter?

Back of the head, back of the block.

Seriously though. You've a brick with huge tyres and very low gearing using an engine designed when petrol was cheaper than water. It's not going to be competitive with anything, bar a petrol HGV.