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769
whole article in this months issue (available now) about tuning and upgrading rear engined skodas. lot of very useful information - anyone else seen it ??...
iggypop37
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Oct 3, 2008
10:45 pm
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Hi All I have been offered a 136 bottom end FOC, will the head of my 130 engine (5 port)fit on it, and if so is there any gain to be had from doing so? Thanks ...
Peter Joyner
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Oct 4, 2008
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'fraid it won't peter - it won't fit full stop. stud pattern is totally different. ... -- ian greenwood aka iggypop...
ian greenwood
iggypop37
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Oct 4, 2008
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here is another - note it has the very rare "4 seat option" powered by a 120 engine on an SU carb by looks of things - wouldn't seem to be that much left to...
iggypop37
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Oct 4, 2008
4:35 pm
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Hi iggypop, Do you know where he got his carb manifold manufactured, still having massive problems trying to find someone who will make one for mine. Tried...
j w
jbsbanhanbuild
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Oct 5, 2008
3:21 pm
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you can email him and ask through the advert and ask . I'm guessing it is skoda / maestro manifold combination. here is a picture of one done. ...
ian greenwood
iggypop37
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Oct 5, 2008
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Thanks, seen them on the site of course few questions if I may 1.  Water jacket are you suggesting not required 2. Bake Servo connection where do we draw the...
j w
jbsbanhanbuild
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Oct 5, 2008
8:15 pm
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Hello Peter, as Iggy says it wont fit Im afraid. Im going to be advertising a new skoda MPI cylinder head on here if you re interested, its ideal for the 136...
jay ivey
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Oct 5, 2008
8:20 pm
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Hi Jay, my engine is fine.........but something free is always tempting. Thanks for the info chaps. P. To: banhamspyders@...:...
Peter Joyner
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Oct 5, 2008
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yeah John there is a number of points to make - 1) i take it you have problems shutting the rear engine cover with the present carb in place ?? 2) if not you...
ian greenwood
iggypop37
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Oct 5, 2008
8:52 pm
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Thanks Ian, Yes shutting rear is THE problem Yes got a Weber side draft to fit Understand about jacket, thanks Agree keep the servo Thanks for the good advise ...
j w
jbsbanhanbuild
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Oct 5, 2008
9:05 pm
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i don't know if ian mockett is still making manifolds - alternatively www.boggbros.co.uk seem to be highly thought of and could be worth a ring if you explain...
ian greenwood
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Oct 5, 2008
9:19 pm
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You just like to wear your long johns dont you mate.. All the best Jay Ivey.. ... From: ian greenwood <iangreenwo@...> Subject: Re: [banhamspyders]...
jay ivey
skoda_boywonder
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Oct 5, 2008
9:40 pm
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Alright mate. Good on ya.   Wasnt your engine a 120, but without the water coming out the exhaust now.. Take care Jay.. ... From: Peter Joyner...
jay ivey
skoda_boywonder
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Oct 5, 2008
9:43 pm
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Thanks for your comments Ian. Tried Boggbros several months back, they require the car I'm 300 + away, they are reluctant to manufacture. Good tip on the...
j w
jbsbanhanbuild
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Oct 6, 2008
8:11 am
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Me kinky !!! ... From: jay ivey <skoda_boywonder@...> To: banhamspyders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, 5 October, 2008 22:40:03 Subject: Re:...
j w
jbsbanhanbuild
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Oct 6, 2008
8:12 am
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Nope, running a 130. Slightly hairy cam, big valve head but still with the twin choke Weber. Strangely my downdraught fits without any problem although I'm...
Peter Joyner
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Oct 6, 2008
8:34 am
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I agree about the heater........maybe I'm just getting old, but with half the tonneau on and the heater on it's nice and snug! P. To:...
Peter Joyner
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Oct 6, 2008
8:36 am
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yeah it was the hassle of piping the water from the back to front that put me off. if you have a windscreen you will need a demister for MOT/SVA purposes...
ian greenwood
iggypop37
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Oct 6, 2008
9:57 am
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The vacuum on my brake servo was not functioning during my SVA. (Air leaking from inside the servo not the pipe.) However it passed the SVA test fine with the...
Nikhil Dholakia
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Oct 6, 2008
10:54 am
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Haha.... I might have one somewhere llying around.. I will have a look for you. What engine did you have again. All the best Jay Ivey.. ... From: j w...
jay ivey
skoda_boywonder
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Oct 6, 2008
5:15 pm
790
Ian,/members Attached photo of the carb inlet on the engine ie four ports the SU carb you showed me as only two  Carb photo attached too   ... From: j w...
j w
jbsbanhanbuild
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Oct 6, 2008
8:07 pm
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if you look at this picture of mine, you can see that from the weber carb back to the cyliner head are 2 tapering hollow tubes. On the cylider head end end,...
ian greenwood
iggypop37
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Oct 6, 2008
8:37 pm
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thanks an excellent photo understand now many thanks WHO made yours Ian ... From: ian greenwood <iangreenwo@...> To: banhamspyders@yahoogroups.com ...
j w
jbsbanhanbuild
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Oct 6, 2008
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ian mockettt 01604 464114 - also look at this which shows how a DCOE was mated to an ORIGINAL 136 rapid manifold such as yours:: ...
ian greenwood
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Oct 6, 2008
9:02 pm
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Hi Added some more photos on Ian's link of Ian Mocketts (BIS) manifold. Hope you dont mined Ian. Regards Mick ... From: ian greenwood To:...
Mick Watson
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Oct 7, 2008
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thanks Mike/Ian and all, your guidance its most welcome. At last found local company to do job per Ian's red manifold, all in stainless steel, £200  ... ...
j w
jbsbanhanbuild
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Oct 7, 2008
7:36 pm
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thanks for additional photos mick - john make sure your people know that the engine is inclined 28 degrees from the vertical when they come to design the ...
ian greenwood
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Oct 7, 2008
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thanks Ian, gave them the parts yesterday to design meeting them Friday will advise on the 28 ... From: ian greenwood <iangreenwo@...> To:...
j w
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Oct 8, 2008
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jw<famhovs> said that mini heater a good idea. I agree so I v'e got one but would appreciate some pics if possible for ideal fitting before I start cutting the...
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