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[twinturbo]

I thought this was an 1800 CVH, that does not have the core plugs does it?


Cut the sierra up into managable chunks.

Rob

[mark]

Originally Posted by twinturbo

I thought this was an 1800 CVH, that does not have the core plugs does it?


Cut the sierra up into managable chunks.

Rob

Yes the 1800 cvh does have some core plugs on the gear box end of the head

When you pop one out you can see that the water actually passes this point when going to the standard inlet manifold outlet so seems as good a place as any to take it from

Havnt seen a 1600 cvh for a few years now so cant remember what the thermostat housing looks like but i think DaddyA has used one so maybe he can post a pic so people can see the different options and how you need to modify the chassis rail that runs behind the engine

[gingea1pom]

Mark,

I went out to the garage and it is as you described, I couldn’t see the core plug but could feel it from the inside and outside.

Cheers Ginge

[AshG]

just had a look at your picts and can see what you mean. if you want i could machine you an inline thermostat housing that will take a pinto thermostat. then all you would have to do is have a take off on the new inlet manifold.

[gingea1pom]

Cheers Ash,

I am thinking of going down the 1.6 thermostat housing bolted to the back of the engine, route.

I will keep the favour in the bank for MJ time cheers

[twinturbo]

it looks so tweeee in there. I am used to trying to work round engines that only just fit in the sierra bay

TT

[gingea1pom]

TT,

It’s great isn’t it, especially when you can cut the front of the car of.

I am more used to working on big diesel lumps in landrovers, trucks and tanks!