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Fraczish
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Joined: 20 Jan 2006
Posts: 18
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Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:05 pm |
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time has come, the tired litle engine of my 1390cc R19 is coming to the end of its life, dont really want to get rid of her though has her body is still solid ( rear arches, nuff said ) and ive spent a bit 'doing' her up.
So was thinking about just changing the engine??!!?? mabye to a 1764cc??
Is this 'do-able'? or will it just cost a rediculous amont of cash?
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Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
Posts: 7432
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Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:07 pm |
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yes you can do it.
By far the easiest and cheapest way will be to buy a complete 16v car and swap virtually everything off it onto your shell.
Why you'd go to all that hassle is another matter altogether. |
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Gentle Ben
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Joined: 07 Oct 2004
Posts: 2281
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Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:16 am |
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I can't fault this man.
Emotional attachment to cars happens to us all. Plus he would be faced with the prospect of not getting very much for the 1390cc. |
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huwwatkins
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Joined: 10 Jun 2004
Posts: 2317
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Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:11 am |
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I can't fault this man.
Emotional attachment to cars happens to us all. Plus he would be faced with the prospect of not getting very much for the 1390cc. |
Same here, its the only reason my TD is still on the road after having its engine and both sills replaced  Emotion can be a costly thing. |
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Naples_16v
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Joined: 11 Dec 2005
Posts: 192
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Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:31 am |
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tbh i'd stick with the bombproof 1390. i wish i had sometimes lol |
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Fraczish
Newbie
Joined: 20 Jan 2006
Posts: 18
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Sat Jan 21, 2006 1:33 pm |
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| Gentle Ben wrote: |
I can't fault this man.
Emotional attachment to cars happens to us all. Plus he would be faced with the prospect of not getting very much for the 1390cc. |
Thats the problem!! My 19 is my pride an joy!! might just change to another 1390cc, this surleyhas to be easy and cost effective? one out, one in??
Why do we get so attached?? lol  |
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Addie
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Joined: 05 Apr 2004
Posts: 1141
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Sun Jan 22, 2006 3:53 am |
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But its just a case of breaking that cycle!
I had a 1.4 R19 which I loved, put a leather interior in her, lowered with 16v suspension setup and brakes, 16v wheels, nice sound system etc etc.
Bought a blue 19 16v and parked them side by side. By the time I swapped all my 'good' bits onto her I knew I made the right choice!
I still see her around sometimes, the rust on her bonnet has got pretty bad and the rear shocks have blown because she was quite low at the back (shes even lower now!) and I remember her with fond memories - but I got a bloody good price for her.
Only thing thats worse then getting emotionally attached to a car - is having a mate pester you to buy it off you, and then visiting that mate one weekend in January to see your ex-pride and joy - eh Huw?   |
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Fraczish
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Joined: 20 Jan 2006
Posts: 18
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Sun Jan 22, 2006 3:58 am |
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But its just a case of breaking that cycle!
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Thanks! I might just bare that in mind!! |
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Dan
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Joined: 28 Jan 2005
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Sun Jan 22, 2006 4:05 am |
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The rerason my 19 16v is coming back on the road and not been sold! |
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