Jon, Oil pan bolt torques are incorrect (at 25 ft-lbs)) in the Cosworth supplement to the shop manual. I believe if you search the cosworth vegas yahoo group...
All, I just got my copy of Cars & Parts yesterday, and there is a nice feature on the 1975 Cosworth Vega "The Rodney Dangerfield of performance Chevrolets" ...
Everyone: Gary Jablonski's inquiry has renewed interest in documenting the names of the engine builders of our engines. We do not have a complete list of...
Hey Gerry, Nice work on the builder's list. My name is Richard Stefanko. Car number is #1134. Name like that he should live in Old Forge...... lol Best...
Thank you for the update on the torque being wrong. I have all of the manuals for this car. I got the engine hooked up and all the bell housing bolts out when...
Hello Group, My cosworth engine was originally built by David Kroll.(re-built by me three times.) My plate number is 2209. Don't have the vin number here - if...
any pipe company has dozens of short straps used for lifting pipe.the straps are rated for 800 pounds and are sewn in a 6 foot loop.they are perfect for...
I know a lot of you eBayers out there use search terms like Cosworth Vega to see what goodies are for sale on eBay. But if the seller doesn't use the word Vega...
GM intends to display the following vehicles at the Canton Roundup, 1975 Cosworth Twin Cam Vega #0001 1970 Vega Hatchback (First Built) 1973 (?) XP898 showcar...
I'm putting 1625 back together after replacing the rear main seal and I'm to the point to reinstall the pitman arm. (Couln't get it to disconect from the relay...
Hey Gang, I have 3 cosworths ( #0009 #0870 & #3004 )and would like to help with the names of the builders. However only 1 of the cars had a builders signature...
Dave: I've only done it a couple of times. Just slip the Pittman arm over the steering shaft and align the flat and splines properly. Push it up onto the...
#2446 was signed by Carl Kooken. ... From: Gerald Cross; Jerry Smith; Mark Rock To: cosworthvegas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 1:24 PM ...
I am restoring a 1978 Superior Cadillac ambulance and have run into a problem figuring out what they used for the back up lights. I think that I have narrowed...
Paul, I think your question qualifies as the most unique one asked on this site! Unfortunately your search will continue. The Vega lens measures 5" X 3.3",...
Thanks Mark, The problem was, as usual, self-induced. I forgot I turned the wheel to get a better angle when I tried to separate the pitman arm from the relay...
Ken, sorry for the delay, I just saw your message. A long time ago I built an engine and I was using all allen bolts on it so I didn't bother with the french...
Paul, there are a lot of places like GM obsolete parts places that should be able to tell you what it was for by the part #. Maybe even some web sites if you...
Hi Group, I know this issue well - many years ago I restored my cam cover (needs to be restored again) I removed the signature tag and placed it in a safe...
this sounds stupid, but, did you know that crime labs have a log of lense part numbers that they use to solve hit and runs? it might be woth a try. matt...
Thanks for the suggestion and the help. I hadn't thought of that, but the light is off to the crime lab in the morning for processing. Just wondering what...
I spotted car #2207 on eBay last night, it looks very nicely restored, check out the pictures that the seller posted. He also offers shipping with the price...
This car just sold May 25, 2006 at the Mecum auction held in Belvidere, IL. The selling price was $4900 which included commission. I am not sure what the ...
I have fought an oil leak for 2 years now. I took it to a mechanic who 'sealed' the engine but no success. It still leaks. After 2 years of returning it to him...
Hi: Absolutely the cams are hollow, that is how the journals are lubricated, and it is true that the cams can leak at the brass plugs. The brass plugs are...
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