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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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right , ive just brought a 1.8 silver top to replace the boat anchor in the fron t of my ka , can i have a list of bits , i know i need a top engine mount and a new alt bracket (i intend to buy these ) and an rst clutch
but i would like to know things like what coolent hoses do i need do i run the powersteering pump or just blank that off any advice people have would be ace .....thanks all aaron
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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There might not be space to run the power steering.

I would personally run a manual sterring rack , 25£ ebay, and ditch the pas.

As for coolant pipes, get the engine in first and then you can see what you need, or ask some of the people on FK-OC nicely for some example photos (John, andrew etc)
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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im currently doing this , the list just gets bigger and bigger lol

you need ; custom mount , rs turbo rubber mount and cup(cup bolts to engine) however the cup has to be modified to fit , cvh alternator bracket which may need to be modified slightly , as for me my cars not got powersteering but the engine has the pump which im removing , then fit the new alternator and bracket and run some string round the pullies and measure the length of the string and then go to motor factors and grab a belt the size you measured .
you dont really need an rs turbo clutch , u can run the 1.8 clutch ( but its personal choice)
coolant hoses are a mixuture of some ka hoses , escort hoses , mondeo hoses and maybe some fiesta hoses but ull understand what you need when the lumps in the car
also slam panel needs trimming to allow the exhaust cam to fit in the bay
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