Minor update time. More bits have arrived in work:

Nothing interesting this time really


2 x new breather reinforced flexi connections (pain to change and always disintegrate on old engines)


Mondeo TD (+a/con) dual-speed fan switch and new oil pressure switch. Fan switch is good on the twincam as instead of the fans cutting in @ 100 and 110 degrees, it now cuts in @ 95 and 100 degrees, which makes a lot of difference in the summer. Also works on RS2000 models (and almost any other Ford with twin fans and a/c)


New 88 degree thermostat


and yes, this is a VW part


This is the sealant that VW use on all of their sumps instead of gaskets. They put this on, bolt the sump up and wait 12 hours. This stuff sets hard (I know Ford do a similar thing with Transit Connect intermediate sumps but it is not a patch on this stuff from VW) and the only way to remove it is with a sharp knife and chisel. :shock

As I do not want any chances of leaks, this will be getting used on the sump along with the standard rubber gasket and also round the core plugs to make sure they do not leak.

The Blue Hylomar is purely for anything with a water gasket on.