New syncro doka and the life of a JX
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New syncro doka and the life of a JX
Since my caravelle syncro has become a long term project and i can`t bare to look at all the shiny new parts on the shelf in my garage i made the only possible decision and bought another syncro, a doka with front and rear lockers a new MOT( dont have to worry about that for a couple of years) and a seemingly healthy JX.
So here comes the million dollar question; How do i keep the JX alive???? (apart from taking it out and leaving it in the corner).
i know that AAZ or TDI is probably the way to go but the danish taxman is not very understanding and would probably demand a very large wad of cash if they found out that i was even considering it!! So what is the way to go if i want to give my JX the best chances, apart from the obvious regular servicing, What have you all tried and how succesfull were you?? im talking oil coolers,oil type, charge coolers,webasto heaters etc etc
What works?????????
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So here comes the million dollar question; How do i keep the JX alive???? (apart from taking it out and leaving it in the corner).
i know that AAZ or TDI is probably the way to go but the danish taxman is not very understanding and would probably demand a very large wad of cash if they found out that i was even considering it!! So what is the way to go if i want to give my JX the best chances, apart from the obvious regular servicing, What have you all tried and how succesfull were you?? im talking oil coolers,oil type, charge coolers,webasto heaters etc etc
What works?????????
Regards
Regards Jason
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Re: New syncro doka and the life of a JX
Im looking at fitting an reconditioned SB pump, reconditioned injectors and a charge cooler to my JX - Im trying to get about 85 bhp. Its finding the time to do it though. I have an oil cooler fitted just to help it along. Fit bigger wheels for an easier cruising speed
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Re: New syncro doka and the life of a JX
a set of mefros are winging their way to me from germany for the grabbers i have in the garage and a new oil pump from gsf is on its way too.syncropaddy wrote:Im looking at fitting an reconditioned SB pump, reconditioned injectors and a charge cooler to my JX - Im trying to get about 85 bhp. Its finding the time to do it though. I have an oil cooler fitted just to help it along. Fit bigger wheels for an easier cruising speed
what kind of charge cooler are you fitting?
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Re: New syncro doka and the life of a JX
hugomonkey wrote:
what kind of charge cooler are you fitting?
regards
Im getting one made locally to fit properly into the space behind the rear lamp
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Re: New syncro doka and the life of a JX
Pace Renault 5 GT Turbo fits nicely.


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Re: New syncro doka and the life of a JX
ninja.turtle007 wrote:Pace Renault 5 GT Turbo fits nicely.
You would have to move the air filter though wouldnt you?
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jed the spread wrote:
You would have to move the air filter though wouldnt you?
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Yes, but where else would a charge cooler fit?
When are we gonna get some pics of your engine bay?

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ninja.turtle007 wrote:jed the spread wrote:
When are we gonna get some pics of your engine bay?


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Re: New syncro doka and the life of a JX
Looking forward to having a nose round your van... You can take us up the mad mile 

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lloydy wrote:Looking forward to having a nose round your van... You can take us up the mad mile
If anyone outside The Golden Triangle read this they might get the wrong idea

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i do hope that`s not codelloydy wrote:Looking forward to having a nose round your van... You can take us up the mad mile

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Time is a drug. Too much of it kills you
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Re: New syncro doka and the life of a JX
hugomonkey wrote:i do hope that`s not codelloydy wrote:Looking forward to having a nose round your van... You can take us up the mad mile
It is code!! You need to be careful around these two! Meeting in carparks, flashing headlights and growing moustaches!!

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