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Old 25-12-2011, 07:40 PM
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hi to everyone & happy xmas
new 2 passionford getting back into rs turbos!
have 1987 grey series 2, 230bhp heavily moded & 1989 white series 2 240bhp heavily moded.
unfortunatly grey shell dreded rot so breaking next year
need advice on white rs havent started or driven for 5 years any suggestions of what to do before i turn engine over.
oh pls excuse my spelling slight dislexia prob.
thanks pat.
Old 25-12-2011, 08:00 PM
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Hi pat got any pics of said motor to post up?
Old 25-12-2011, 08:16 PM
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comeing soon, im not exactly mr tec man, bit of a dinosore when i comes to tec stuff.
reg for grey rs A9Y RS
reg for white rs G22O WEV
used to owen G764 OKE
been driveing rs & fast fords for over 20 years.
Old 25-12-2011, 10:03 PM
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Check plugs, oil, water and batt? What could go wrong? Turn crank by hand first?
Old 26-12-2011, 10:33 AM
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Change oil and filter at least, then crank with the plugs out a few times to get the new oil round, then go for it!
Old 26-12-2011, 12:03 PM
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welcome get some pics of cars up
Old 26-12-2011, 12:12 PM
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i would stick some fresh petrol in aswell
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hi welcome mate. as above fresh fuel, plugs, leads, battery and also check condition of timing belt incase its perished. dont want that snapping on you
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