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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 04:21 PM
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im about to put my engine and gearbox back into my rs turbo, i was going to fit in this order, could do with someone in the know to comment please

bolt engine ( with inlet manifold) to gearbox
fit gearbox crossmember
fit complete assembly from underneath engine bay
fit exhaust manifold and turbo
then fit things like starter motor, alternator, radiator, intercooler etc
finally fuel pipes and all the wiring
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 04:56 PM
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fit the complete engine and boxtogether from underneath thats how i do them
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 06:58 PM
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Hi botters, do you fit the exhaust manifold and turbo to the engine before putting in the engine bay
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 07:04 PM
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I'd fit the turbo when engine is in situ, inlet can go on before lifting in.
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Originally Posted by steve.rst
Hi botters, do you fit the exhaust manifold and turbo to the engine before putting in the engine bay
yes ifit everything to the engine except hoses and wiring
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