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I went over the valve block again and used some teflon tape around the compressor fittings and installed another pressure switch. Did some on the bench tests with compressed air to check for leaks. Result is that the EAS is working correctly for the first time since I own the car. Pressure...

I had some time to go over the eas valve block and everything looks alright now it has been rebuilt. Still have a leak so I’m guessing a problem with the pipe or the air bag. Since the bag is new I’d opt to replace the pipe. Anybody has a suggestion of which pipe to use and where to get it? I...

thanks exactly what i needed 🙏

I took another look at it, it was not far enough pushed on so the o-ring could not seal. I bevelled the tube end a bit to allow easier insertion, that worked wonderfully. I’m still to replace the other bags, I did notice that the rear sags even with the fuse removed to avoid levelling. The bags...

Hi guys, I have a question about the EAS system now. I bought 4 new air springs because the front axle had 2 different ones installed the rear springs look worn and show those typical tears where they bent. I went ahead and replaced the right rear spring because I noticed it dropped the most...

Hi guys, Small update again, I finally adjusted the dip rotation to get 50% modulation. I also changed the temp sensor which is used by Ecu. I have to say the car runs better and feel a bit more lively and also a whole lot less smoke. Although I think the smoke problem could have had something...

Yes I’m looking for a company that might be able tot do that but I’m not in a rush. First thing will be reverting the cooling mods to get a normal operating temperature to get an idea about the fuelling in those conditions. And of course I need to do do something about the timing modulation...

I opened the Ecu a while ago only to see I was not going to be plug and play. I expected to find a socket instead is is soldered. The other issue is that the chip is made to fit my Ecu, it is based on certain numbers on the cover of the Ecu. I have soldering gear but it is not suitable for...

I guess you are right the car has sat for a while and probably the cat might need some heat to be able to work properly. Also I was thinking that I made a modification to the cooling system. I run a smaller pulley on the water pump and a shorter belt and even a different visco all this to...

I replaced the engine because I could not determine the root cause for a knocking sound the engine produced. I haven't opened the old engine yet to check what's wrong with it. The engine also had several oil leaks an was a bit tired after +300k km. Also the chains required a change but they...

I suppose it does run on all 6 cilinders. The engine has been partially overhauled. I changed: Connecting rod bearings Piston rings All oil seals and gaskets New chains guides and tensioner New vibration dampener Thermostat water pump turbo hoses etc I removed all valves And lapped the seats...

Originally the engine has the metal inlet, however i changed the engine with another one that had an egr valve fitted. Mine hasn’t, I did not want to drill holes in the head to accommodate the metal inlet on the new head so I drilled a hole in the plastic inlet and I inserted a nut to...

Hi Guys, So far so good, the new engine is running fine no odd noises or anything so very pleased with it. However 🤓 I find it is very smelly and smoky (white grey). I think it is running a bit rich. Temperature is stable at idle or driving so no overheating. Idle is set at 750 rpm Injection...

I did remove the coolant radiator, oil cooler and intercooler just not the condenser.

Yet another update,installed the new engine yesterday. It lined up quite good to the gearbox, I thought it was going to be a tedious work but eventually it went in rather fast. It already runs but I still need to tighten the head bolts another 90 degrees as per rave. Of course I brother...

Small update. Omdat engine is out, managed to take it out and leaving the torque converter in place. Engine mounts are shot. Waiting for them to arrive and good weather to get newly built engine in. Alas still need to remove bearing at the back in crank because new more was originally a manual...

I mean the buckets that sit over the valve assembly. On the inside of those buckets or tappets there is a spring loaded part. When in use they are filled with oil. When they get stuck the valve clearance is no longer correct.

The tappets are out actually but they don’t seem to work properly. The inside part that touches the valve stem is spring loaded. Some of them do not move when I try to push on them, even with the oil out.

Hi Guys, I'm in the process of assembling the engine. I was cleaning the hydraulic valve tappets and found that some of them do not move, like half of them are stuck. Can they be dismantled or is it better to replace them all together? Secondly, Once the lower chain is ligned up between the...

Ok seems a good idea, I’ll try this first with the old bolts. I’m using new bolts with the new gasket.