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Dan Kelly · 5th July 2009, 12:51

Removing the pipes and blanking them off will cause no errors.
The system is designed for injecting air into the exhaust manifold on cold start to reduce emissions. Most countries test emissions on a warm engine when the system would have stopped working anyway. If you remove the air pump I think you may get a 'check engine' light come on. The air pump pulley tensions the air-con belt so its best to leave it in place. If you want to remove it I think you can use a 535 belt - not totally sure about that though.

Dan Kelly · 10th July 2009, 23:47

The engine is in

After a little frustration waiting for parts (first fan blower motor was faulty) Darren got the engine back in today. Just a few more jobs to do and I'm back on the road.

kiudog · 10th July 2009, 23:57

nice to hear that! can´t wait to see your impressions when you first fire her up! good job!

erikm54life · 11th July 2009, 12:47

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Originally Posted by Dan Kelly

The engine is in

After a little frustration waiting for parts (first fan blower motor was faulty) Darren got the engine back in today. Just a few more jobs to do and I'm back on the road.

Wrong !......more like on an M induced cloud 9 high...

I'm sure i speak for all members when i say "You're the envy of the whole board.....and some others, i'm sure..

Well done....very, very, well done.

Cheers

Dan Kelly · 11th July 2009, 13:11

Thanks Erik but all I've done is stump up the cash. It will be something to have a new S38 under the bonnet.

erikm54life · 11th July 2009, 16:15

......Faz and a new S38 !

Doesn't get any better than this !

Cheers.

Steve Mac · 12th July 2009, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by erikm54life

......Faz and a new S38 !

Doesn't get any better than this !

Cheers.

+1

Lantz · 13th July 2009, 02:27

Congratulations, can't wait to hear your views on the engine once it's fully run in!

What oil are you going to use?

Lantz

kiudog · 13th July 2009, 22:14

"......Faz and a new S38 !

Doesn't get any better than this !"

this is so true...

Dan Kelly · 13th July 2009, 22:21

Sorry guys but I really don't want this to turn into another dreaded oil thread. I think its been discussed to *****. I'm going to run the new engine on 15w50 as recommended in the owners manual.