what unforseen problems you've had building zetec turbos?
09-02-2008, 10:56 PM
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what unforseen problems you've had building zetec turbos?
i thought it might be help full if people list problems/ hold ups whilst building thier zetec turbos that could prepare others better.
today i was fitting a few bits on my engine before i fit it 2moro and noticed:
the actuator rod of an rs turbo needs extending.
making oil return line up with custom manifolds.
gearbox cover plates are wrong.
dowles in a zetec block dont fit a cvh gearbox, so had to make new ones.
anyone had any others add on? maybe useless but thought it maybe of use to some people debating on a zt
today i was fitting a few bits on my engine before i fit it 2moro and noticed:
the actuator rod of an rs turbo needs extending.
making oil return line up with custom manifolds.
gearbox cover plates are wrong.
dowles in a zetec block dont fit a cvh gearbox, so had to make new ones.
anyone had any others add on? maybe useless but thought it maybe of use to some people debating on a zt
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pretty straightforward really as long as you think of it as a "conversion" meaning it's not meant to fit. ie. the water pipes need a bit of thinking about, the engine mount needs modifying. Not really a problem, just a step in the step by...
what was up with your actuator?
what was up with your actuator?
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im not saying they're problems as such, but they are delays which add time etc to it. The actuator rod wasnt long enough for the t34 so it needed extending 
, this didnt take long but for someone without the facilities and on a tight schedule its an inconvenience lol.
, this didnt take long but for someone without the facilities and on a tight schedule its an inconvenience lol.
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I would say pick up for the TDC sensors. Depends on what management you want to run but very easy to overlook.
I did and it cost me a new flywheel and balance job.
I did and it cost me a new flywheel and balance job.
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Originally Posted by RAT8OY
I would say pick up for the TDC sensors. Depends on what management you want to run but very easy to overlook.
I did and it cost me a new flywheel and balance job.
I did and it cost me a new flywheel and balance job.
thats what i meant, some poeple this sounds silly but just little things like using the wrong dipstic=wrong amount of oil=damaged engine, guides etc dont show you this.
wter pipes dont mate up etc. if some people are on a budget this can delay them
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