martyn_16v
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| posted on 23/10/09 at 10:17 AM |
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Originally posted by hillbillyracer
did I mention how much better the 8v was over the 16v? 
Have you been drinking? 
The 16v is a far better engine. 8v owners always seem to think that the 8v has more low down grunt, but the 16v has more torque all the way from idle
up to the 8v's redline. And then the 16v wakes up 
Check that it's still got the little plastic guard screwed on to the lower of the drivers side front chassis leg. It's there to stop the
power steering pump/belt getting wet from road spray. If it's gone AWOL the power steering belt will squeal when it rains. Very annoying.
They're fantastic cars. I had to sell the last of mine to raise funds for the Indy, and I still miss it. If I had the space I'd pick up
another like a shot.
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 23/10/09 at 10:24 AM |
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All this spare cash is so depressing! Our department is staring possible redundancy in the face 
Any of you guys with all the cash to spend got any jobs going?
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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hillbillyracer
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| posted on 23/10/09 at 07:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by martyn_16v
quote:
Originally posted by hillbillyracer
did I mention how much better the 8v was over the 16v?
Have you been drinking?
The 16v is a far better engine. 8v owners always seem to think that the 8v has more low down grunt, but the 16v has more torque all the way from idle
up to the 8v's redline. And then the 16v wakes up
Check that it's still got the little plastic guard screwed on to the lower of the drivers side front chassis leg. It's there to stop the
power steering pump/belt getting wet from road spray. If it's gone AWOL the power steering belt will squeal when it rains. Very annoying.
Just a tongue in cheek hint that he should buy my Helios blue 8v instead of the white 16v.
I agree having had a go in the 16v it is more fun to drive but from an ownership point of view the 8v is simpler & cheaper to look after.
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