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    Are the thermostat housings the same for the 1l carb and the injection models?

    Thanks 😊 much appreciated!
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    Are the thermostat housings the same for the 1l carb and the injection models?

    Sorry, the admin person at the garage I spoke to got confused and were talking about the throttle body. So ma query is are all 3 pipe thermostat housings the same?
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    Are the thermostat housings the same for the 1l carb and the injection models?

    Hi, I have a 1l carb k11 and the thermostat housing pipes are shot. I don't seem to be able to get a new one anymore so it looks like second hand is the only option. Could one of you amazing folk tell me if ther are the same for the carb and injection models? Thanks so much for your help! Franz
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    Can you get silicone hose kits for 1l k11?

    Cheers for your help!
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    Can you get silicone hose kits for 1l k11?

    Thanks for your help!
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    Can you get silicone hose kits for 1l k11?

    Hi, The cooling pipes to the thermostat housing are quite worn on my 1L k11. I was just wondering if anyone knows if its possible to get a coolant silcone hose pipe kit? I have seen one for the 1.3L but I'm assuming it won't be compatible. Thanks for your time and help! Franz
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    Oil pump refurbishment

    Cheers!!
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    Oil pump refurbishment

    Thanks again Frank! Much appreciate your advice and info! Is the pressure relief valve accessible with the engine still in the car?
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    Oil pump refurbishment

    Ahhh, thanks for the info fella! I shall pass it on to the garage.
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    Oil pump refurbishment

    Thanks for your response! From what I have read people generally say they are bulletproof. I have had the engine rebuilt, the main reasons for that are the headgasket had gone and the oil pump chain and tensioner needed replacing. The engine went back in yesterday but was still showing low oil...
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    Oil pump refurbishment

    Hi! I have a 16v 1l k11. Is it possible to get the oil pumps from anywhere or can anyone recommend a company that refurbishes them? Thanks for your time and help! Franz :)
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    K11 Rear Inner Arches

    Thanks for that! I shall check it out :-)
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    K11 Rear Inner Arches

    Ohhh I completely agree and it's getting done 'properly' 🙂
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    K11 Rear Inner Arches

    Ahhh. Thanks very much for the info, that explains why I haven't been able to find them anywhere so far. Thanks again for taking the time 🙂
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    K11 Rear Inner Arches

    Thanks for the reply and link! I think ma description may not have been quite right. I ment the 'panel' that the damper attaches to, which is spot welded to the car. I have attached a pic. Yup we have pretty much found a shed load of rot and are attempting to address it all. If I can't buy all...
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