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by patallen
Tue Aug 16, 2016 7:42 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: whats wrong with the inner fender splash guards on my XR ??
Replies: 11
Views: 8448

Re: whats wrong with the inner fender splash guards on my XR

is there a way to "rejuvenate" that plastic while its in place ?

i dont know....spray some slow solvent like blending solvent ?

i have some u-pol 20:43...worth a try.
by patallen
Tue Aug 16, 2016 5:44 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: whats wrong with the inner fender splash guards on my XR ??
Replies: 11
Views: 8448

whats wrong with the inner fender splash guards on my XR ??

its all breaking apart like chocolate just by looking at it...
is it the final countdown or there is a solution for that.

tia.
by patallen
Sat Aug 13, 2016 1:10 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: speedometer gear selection, lost with the numbers
Replies: 1
Views: 2207

speedometer gear selection, lost with the numbers

i went thru all the searches and cant find a defebitive answer. 85 xr4ti with a speedometer from an automatic (if that matters, are they calibrated the same as the manual??) t-5 from a 86 t-bird 3.64:1 rear end from a manual XR 205-55-15 tires. there are some calculators for the mustangs, but i fall...
by patallen
Sat Jul 02, 2016 9:35 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: under hood padding
Replies: 5
Views: 4409

under hood padding

hi
need to know how hard would it be to get a decent nice under hood padding, mine is sagging/sheared and is partialy eated up by mouse

shipping that would be an issue as well, dont know if it can be folded in two ?

thanks.
by patallen
Fri Sep 25, 2015 10:51 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: BMW E34 lsd diff unit into XR case ?
Replies: 4
Views: 4233

Re: BMW E34 lsd diff unit into XR case ?

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by patallen
Thu Sep 24, 2015 6:55 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: BMW E34 lsd diff unit into XR case ?
Replies: 4
Views: 4233

Re: BMW E34 lsd diff unit into XR case ?

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by patallen
Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:55 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: BMW E34 lsd diff unit into XR case ?
Replies: 4
Views: 4233

BMW E34 lsd diff unit into XR case ?

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by patallen
Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:39 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: long time no see....12 years later...ecu option/opinions plz
Replies: 6
Views: 5725

Re: long time no see....12 years later...ecu option/opinions

i made several MS swaps in other cars, some SDS and played a bit with EEC tuner back then but never got it further. i do have a MS II in a box in my home basement... my plan is not to ditch away all my current mods that i made in 1992 when internet was not even a word, i know a 5.0 is overkill and a...
by patallen
Mon Sep 14, 2015 9:53 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: long time no see....12 years later...ecu option/opinions plz
Replies: 6
Views: 5725

Re: long time no see....12 years later...ecu option/opinions

the chip says PF3 not PE, and back then from the catalogue there was 2 options, they where calling them the "250hp" chip....probably just good for the garbage since i/we cant tell whats in there. ok so a LA3....or a LA2 ? what is the diffenrence, i see a lot of both on ebay. thanks for the...
by patallen
Fri Jun 06, 2014 6:25 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: 85 xr4ti engine knock ?
Replies: 3
Views: 3297

Re: 85 xr4ti engine knock ?

No engine knock is normal under any condition at any RPM. Potential sources are 1) Potential sources are running lean (clogged injector, fuel line fuel filter, vacuum leak) 2) EGR valve not closing (clogged with carbon) 3) Incorrect ignition timing (should be 10-12 degrees BTC), check with the SPOU...
by patallen
Sun Jun 01, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: 85 xr4ti engine knock ?
Replies: 3
Views: 3297

85 xr4ti engine knock ?

Hi, its been a while since i posted here...got my XR out of storage recently and went for a ride. There is a noticeable engine knock around 3krpm. My question is, is this common on 2.3 as engine knock, small end bush or crank ? i know its a bit vague as a question but just wondered what is common or...
by patallen
Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: A new member, not so, ADJUSTABLE CAM GEAR
Replies: 4
Views: 3169

Thats very interesting, is this something currently available or just a one-off prototype ?
by patallen
Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: A new member, not so, ADJUSTABLE CAM GEAR
Replies: 4
Views: 3169

A new member, not so, ADJUSTABLE CAM GEAR

Hi, i had to recreate an account since its been so long that i didnt visited any XR forum. I am a proud owner of a 85' XR4TI, with a lot of mods on it. I lost a bit of interest in the car, as i own too many. It sits now on jack stands under a tarp since 2002. usual mods of the time, volvo ic, 5.0 tb...