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by skippers05
03 Aug 2007, 10:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Newbie seeks help on 1.6td!
Replies: 5
Views: 741

Drumnut

Thanks for the good, common sense advice!! I'll get working on it this weekend. I've started to take things apart so hopefully it'll not take too long.
by skippers05
24 Jul 2007, 07:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Newbie seeks help on 1.6td!
Replies: 5
Views: 741

Thanks, I thought as much, guess I'll have to take the turbo off and do the same to the two faces. I took the bolts out last night and they don't look in particularly good condition, I may have to bite the bullet and replace them. Also found a fuel leak from the injector pump, not quite sure where i...
by skippers05
23 Jul 2007, 09:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Newbie seeks help on 1.6td!
Replies: 5
Views: 741

Newbie seeks help on 1.6td!

I've just purchased an '86 Westie Joker with a 1.6td lump. I'm having some problems getting the joint between the exhaust manifold and turbo to seal and as a result it lacks power somewhat! (slow doesn't describe it!). Does anyone know whether there is meant to be a metal gasket here or is it a face...