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by metalheaven
Tue Sep 27, 2016 10:36 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Running weaker on pcv side 2.8i?
Replies: 7
Views: 2464

Re: Running weaker on pcv side 2.8i?

My left passenger side bank was 3.0 and the driver side bank was 2.0
by metalheaven
Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:03 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Running weaker on pcv side 2.8i?
Replies: 7
Views: 2464

Re: Running weaker on pcv side 2.8i?

Really I always thought the driver side was supposed to be the richer side?
by metalheaven
Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:20 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Running weaker on pcv side 2.8i?
Replies: 7
Views: 2464

Running weaker on pcv side 2.8i?

Getting a 1% leaner reading on the driver side bank than the nearside bank. Anyone tell me the likely culprit before I throw parts at it?

Cheers all!
by metalheaven
Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:11 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: capri 2.8i idle
Replies: 1
Views: 1275

capri 2.8i idle

hey all, having an idling issue where it ticks over on only 4/5 cyclinders down a cycinder each side, but once im driving they all kick in and pulls well? been stood a while and fireed up great did run out of fuel and its been since then..cold start stopped kicking in too akl after fuel ran out :/ t...
by metalheaven
Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:40 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Can fords EFI be balanced?
Replies: 0
Views: 2402

Can fords EFI be balanced?

I work on motorcycles as my day job and even the most modern fuel injection systems on them have their throttle bodies balanced. Can't get much literature on the EFI Systems specifically that from a 2l Sierra dohc engine. Is it all just timing based off the engine?
by metalheaven
Thu Feb 11, 2016 11:45 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: metering head internal filters - can someone check their sizes
Replies: 35
Views: 10129

Re: metering head internal filters - can someone check their sizes

I have been running them In mine with no issues and smoother idle since I had crap in my old ones good few weeks now.
by metalheaven
Mon Jan 18, 2016 11:18 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: metering head internal filters - can someone check their sizes
Replies: 35
Views: 10129

Re: metering head internal filters - can someone check their sizes

the ones I have put in are shorter. but the Steve assured me they are free flowing and won't affect the fuel flow. there is more surface filter surface area.
by metalheaven
Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:03 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: metering head internal filters - can someone check their sizes
Replies: 35
Views: 10129

Re: metering head internal filters - worth checking if you have fuel issues

Been in the garage and done some measuring, Here are the dimensions from the originals taken out of my metering head http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r633/Mark_Belshaw/Mobile%20Uploads/20160116_214546_zpsznfgceti.jpg mine were only 10.7 long and the metal ring was only 3mm deep? mine must of Bee...
by metalheaven
Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: metering head internal filters - can someone check their sizes
Replies: 35
Views: 10129

Re: metering head internal filters - worth checking if you have fuel issues

the filters fit in perfect! they guys details are ebay Mr.injector-uk or Steven biggs - 07860350390 £22.50 delivered and came next day.
by metalheaven
Sat Jan 16, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: metering head internal filters - can someone check their sizes
Replies: 35
Views: 10129

Re: metering head internal filters - worth checking if you have fuel issues

I'll send him a message send she what he can do
by metalheaven
Sat Jan 16, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: metering head internal filters - can someone check their sizes
Replies: 35
Views: 10129

Re: metering head internal filters - worth checking if you have fuel issues

5.5 wide and 8.5 deep. there free flowing so won't affect the flow Rate he said. he specialises in injector parts. will try them when they turn up
by metalheaven
Fri Jan 15, 2016 3:16 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: metering head internal filters - can someone check their sizes
Replies: 35
Views: 10129

Re: metering head internal filters - worth checking if you have fuel issues

found a guy on eBay just got 6 with postage for £22.50 . slightly shorter but assured me it will not affect flow at all. will keep you posted
by metalheaven
Thu Jan 14, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: metering head internal filters - can someone check their sizes
Replies: 35
Views: 10129

Re: metering head internal filters - worth checking if you have fuel issues

found a few places to get these kind of filters, can someone measure theirs? i got 5.5mm wide, the metal ring to be 3mm deep, and the whole length to be 10.5 10.7mm. the closest i can find are either 5.5mm x 3mm x 10.7mm or 6mm x 3mm x 10 or 12mm... Google search "micro injector filters" o...
by metalheaven
Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:34 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i metering head filters
Replies: 0
Views: 1422

2.8i metering head filters

after reading about cleaning the filters in my metering head, mine were fecked, think some one had been at them before, they did not want to come out and where quite cruddy.which would explain my ever changing idle and performance. If i change my fuel filter more often would i be ok running without ...
by metalheaven
Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:32 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted 2.8i metering head fuel filters
Replies: 1
Views: 959

wanted 2.8i metering head fuel filters

took mine out to clean and they are beyond recovery, split gauze and metal very distorted when trying to push out.

SO does any body have metering head lying around i could have some filters from?
by metalheaven
Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:58 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED sportex downpipes used set or just n/s 2.8i
Replies: 4
Views: 2166

Re: WANTED sportex downpipes used set or just n/s 2.8i

I'm hoping don't want to dish out another £170 :(
by metalheaven
Sun Jan 03, 2016 6:14 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED sportex downpipes used set or just n/s 2.8i
Replies: 4
Views: 2166

Re: WANTED sportex downpipes used set or just n/s 2.8i

these are for If you still have the kidney boxes I need the two into one and direct to the rest of the exhaust which are £175
by metalheaven
Sat Jan 02, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED sportex downpipes used set or just n/s 2.8i
Replies: 4
Views: 2166

WANTED sportex downpipes used set or just n/s 2.8i

damaged my n/s downpipe so want a 2nd hand set or just the one side (right side if facing engine)
by metalheaven
Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:28 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED 2.8I LEFT SPORTEX MANIFOLD/downpipe
Replies: 0
Views: 2836

WANTED 2.8I LEFT SPORTEX MANIFOLD/downpipe

managed to ruin my left manifold/Downpipes bent them hitting a stump of metal.. anyone got an odd left manifold which fits the sportex system? 07446130629
by metalheaven
Fri Oct 30, 2015 7:51 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Type 9 gearbox repairs and parts.
Replies: 1
Views: 1210

Type 9 gearbox repairs and parts.

I found a company http://www.bghgeartech.co.uk/ that specialises in type 9 gearboxes. They make all their own parts and seals too. including a better designed prop shaft seal. They had no problem chatting and gave me loads of advice and very reasonably priced. highly recommend if you don't already k...