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AJ
12-12-08, 09:32
Does anyone know where the engine number is on the 16vt? My insurance company are insisting on knowing the engine number for the engine conversion, and of course I didn't make a note of it when it was out the car.
wrinx
12-12-08, 10:17
Think FCCUK have found it for you ;)

On the front of the engine, near/behind the turbo oil pipe.

wrinx
AlfaJack
12-12-08, 10:27
behind the turbo oil pipe.

wrinx

The 90 degree orange (if OEM) one?, order a new one before you look :tongue2:
wrinx
12-12-08, 11:03
That's the one....mine seems to be weeping bit!

Saw some silicon items on ebay recently...

wrinx
AlfaJack
12-12-08, 11:12
Walkers sell the Samco one too. Think it was slightly cheaper than the OEM..
wrinx
12-12-08, 11:31
Another job to do then...

wrinx
wrinx
12-12-08, 11:33
About ?35 inc post!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silikonschlauch-Turbolader-Alfa-Romeo-155-Q4-Samco_W0QQitemZ110290845685QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAuto teile_Zubeh?r?

wrinx
AJ
12-12-08, 12:06
Thanks chaps Begbie on fccuk found it - now I've got to see if I can read it off my old build photos on a black block.

I replaced that silicon elbow with OEM, I forget how much it cost, didn't think it was that much ~?20?

It's a good job, you'll make good use of your slang vocabulary as you are trying to wrestle the stupid hose out and then back into place!
wrinx
12-12-08, 14:14
Yes...guess who forgot to put the pipe on when he was replacing the turbo and manifold? :roll:

Also, the two pipes are practically touching on my car, not sure if this is correct but it meant I had to slacken the manifold again just to swear at the pipe whilst fitting it.

wrinx
wrinx
12-12-08, 14:42
The price above does seem a bit steep compared to these:

http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/SAMCO-HOSE-&-KITS-Samco-90-Degree-Elbow/c16_177/index.html?osCsid=2605a8549a151d954dd00bad1621c7d0

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AJ
12-12-08, 15:45
I bet they aren't as soft as the OEM ones. Good because they will probably last longer, not so good at fitting time though..



The 2 pipes are almost touching on mine as well, it is very fiddly to replace the hose, but I managed it without removing the manifold and without damaging it. I did it in the summer so I guess it was a bit softer than it would be now, and when refitting use some light oil to lubricate the rubber over the metal pipe, then swear some more as it runs down the hose and you can't grip it to get the pressure on it anymore.
AlfaJack
12-12-08, 16:25
How is the car running since the rebuilding after the cam belt let go AJ?
AJ
12-12-08, 16:37
Good thanks Jack - all 20 miles have been successful :smoke:

It's not had an MOT for a couple of months, nor tax. I've had some major projects on at work and still have into the new year so I was going to get it ready to get it back on the road in March time.

I took the opportunity to lose the balance belt as well - I locked the front pulley as it would get some pick up off the bearing and eventually turn the shaft. I haven't really driven it enough to notice much difference, and now it has been so long ago I would hardly remember unless it was radically different.

I checked compression after the head gasket had cured, all returned back to normal :)
AlfaJack
12-12-08, 16:43
Good thanks Jack - all 20 miles have been successful :smoke:

:fp:

Good to hear. Hope it stays easy on the wallet! :cool: