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Old 28-06-2008, 06:28 PM
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is it possible to do?

ive fitted a 1.6 cvh (xr3) engine in my escort but the dipstick and tube are dodgy so i want to fit mk4 items (dipstick and tube) on to...

is this possible without to much hassel?

any help is great
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Old 28-06-2008, 06:58 PM
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is it possible to do?

ive fitted a 1.6 cvh (xr3) engine in my escort but the dipstick and tube are dodgy so i want to fit mk4 items (dipstick and tube) on to...

is this possible without to much hassel?

any help is great
very easy
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Old 28-06-2008, 06:59 PM
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im sure they are glued in and just need to be twisted to get them out.
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nice one

would i need to get the dipstick/tube from a 1.6 cvh NA or are they the same from the cvh turbo?
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Old 28-06-2008, 08:41 PM
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can anyone give me an answer for the above?

pleasee
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can anyone give me an answer for the above?

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they are the same mate
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