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Procedure was pretty much as you said Tricky Ricky - although I didn't wedge the throttle open. Will run through it few more times tomorrow to ensure I've done it consistently across each cylinder, and will run a hot test when I've re-assembled everything. Used just a cap full of oil for the wet test but will compare to the other cylinders tomorrow.

Car feels good when driving so no worries - was just interested to see how it's doing.

Forgot to mention - testing was on a cold engine.

Hi folks,

Just about to change my rocker covers so took the opportunity to do a compression test. Car is a 2004 GT with approx 130K on the clock, road driving only, not been tracked or otherwise abused. I did the test twice just to er.. do it twice...

Run 1 Run 2

Cylinder 1 171 180

Cylinder 2 182 184

Cylinder 3 190 188

Cylinder 4 190 190

Cylinder 5 172 174

Cylinder 6 178 191

All seem roughly within 10% of each other. Interestingly, cylinder 5 is down a bit... Cylinder 5 is why I'm changing the rocker covers, as I had oil in the spark plug aperture, which I was told would be a leaky seal on that rocker cover. Could there be another issue - the compression doesn't seem to be significantly worse than the others. (I did a wet test on cylinder 5 and compression went up to 220 - piston rings? Will wet test the others tomorrow)

Cheers

I was in the same position when i wanted to remove my plenum to polish it. Never used a torque wrench either. Just set aside plenty of time and you'll be fine mate

Hi mate,

Don't worry about taking the plenum off - it will be a a bit nerve-racking the first time but you'll be fine. To be on the safe side, have a replacement gasket ready for when you put it back on. You will need to ensure the bolts go back in, in a specific order and to the correct torque. There should be a post in the guides section about installing a plenum spacer - everything you need to know will be in there.

Rough idea...?

can't see it working mate.

Unless they made it match the trapezoid shape of the mesh insert... and you have it as a single exit system. But then you'd have to sort out the rest of the bumper...

Nod and wave exchanged (with the owner, not the fat lass)

Spotted at Baldock services A1.

Was actually keeping an eye on it for you as a somewhat 'spherical' woman was shoe-horning herself back into her car right next to yours!

Money being offered to a teenager to post videos of himself listening to Paul Hardcastle...? I hate to think where this topic will be if it gets to 15 pages like the kwik fit saga....!

For what its worth MCook - take it as a compliment that you attract so much, err.... banter...

I thought that too - I drilled a few holes in it just in case!

Sorry to hear about your job dude. I don't think the radiator shrouds make much of a difference performance-wise - mainly for engine bay dress-up. But the theory is that they will direct air into the intake depend on what you get.

What type of shroud have you fitted?

When I did mine I also installed a 'nostril' in the front bumper and fitted some flexi-ducting to direct the cold air straight into the intake (this would work the same for the standard airbox):

Without shroud so you can see what I did:

With radiator shroud:

Cheers alex 😊

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Can't seem to find definitive info on this anywhere:

I need to replacing my exhaust gaskets, which I have, and I wan't to have new nuts and bolts ready in case the old ones are in a state...

I know the sizes etc... but the question is: can I use standard stainless steel ones coated with anti-seize, etc... or do I need to get 'special' ones? Does anybody know if normal DIY store nuts and bolts okay in terms strength and heat resistance?

Cheers!

Yeah loving the gunmetal/orange combo too - but as others have said, I think the zed needs the right front bumper to make it work. I've got a lip to fit so it might work...

Hi folks,

Need a can of spray paint but Halfordd say WV2 comes in 4 shades:

WV2

WV2 1

WV2 2

WV2 L

its for the front bumper, 2003 GT gunmetal. My emgine plate just states WV2, anyone got any info on this?

Cheers!

Hmmm... the tide is turning...

Can everyone please get off the fence!!

Avoid the Weapon R power steering tank!!! It needs a lot of modification to fit the zed properly. I can't believe they have got away with producing it under the auspices of a direct bolt-on replacement.

Well I am an 80's child!!

I can see the way this debate is going - fortunately I can take a hint!!!

Toying with the idea and did some mock-ups on paintshop - opinions?

version 1

Version 2

Version 3

Awesome!