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More on the 16V "quest for fast"



I may just take you up on that offer, I have spares around here, but I
think they're 8V versions. I'm headed out the door (with Klaus!) for a week
now, so she'll be getting no loving while I'm gone, though hubby intends to
flog her at the track, poor car :(
Cathy

On 12:42 am 07/20/07 "Mtl-Marc" <marc_scirocco@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >  But it never runs rough, which has never been my experience
> >  with failed fuel/ignition components. I will see if I can
> >  source out the module and knock box to try anyway, that's
> >  easy enough to do. (and I'll also verify that the transfer
> >  pump is running) And Marc, yes, I did check compression. On a
> >  cold engine 182/182/186/181, which is the high end of spec
> >  for a 16V. This head has 60 000 kms on it (and about 150 000
> >  kms on the block), it's certainly not a tired engine, but
> >  it's no virgin either. Gotta keep at the vacation prep here,
> >  I'll be away from that car for a week(end)or so, but I'll
> >  check in as time allows.
> >  Cathy
> >
> >
>
> IIRC I have a 16V knock box and wiring in my stash if one needs it.
>
> I can drag it with me at TDN, which is soon. I need to get me a new
> suspension.
>
> I will not need it with MS.
>
> Marc