bear351c

If you're talking a year before touching anything, then grease the SHIT out of everything. Get your hands dirty, smear it all over the bores, wind the engine over and repeat. Same as with the head, block face, valves, rods, pushrods, bolts and any part that is machined/shiny. WD40 is crap, don't bother, as after winter all your metal will be rusty. This means that when you come to rebuild, you will need to wash everything down REALLY well, with thinners or Acetone, to remove all residue. But that's all part of learning, being able to touch, feel, handle all the mechanicals. Just my 12 cents worth. Others may disagree, but Such Is Life.

Very good info.

Yep, I always cut all the holes out, just leaving a big square. Good tip.

So, I have to stop using mine for a mini G-clamp, then..?

They look nice too. 4 into 1's are tight in the XB, had to reroute the trans lines, and they cook the trans fluid and the floor. Still.......... the noise.

Be careful, mate. Everyone on Evilbay says they fit XR - XE, but there are subtle differences between XY headers and XC. Auto and manual, clutch slave clearances etc. Just saying you may have to "tweak" the pipes a little. Look awesome for the price, though.

Sounds like they haven't opened the valve on the tank. ??

Does it have understeer or over steer.? (Front end wants to go straight ahead, or rear wheels want to overtake the fronts?) Too stiff rear bar can cause more understeer, in certain circumstances.

I ain't got any..! TKO's are 4 anna half grand rebuilt. (MalWood)

Yeah, money being the main hurdle........ TKO's ain't cheap, plus hydraulic clutch, plus pedal box, plus flywheel, plus clutch kit,

It's been 6 years, anyone got any updates on longevity or performance..??

Yeah, good point.... ^ ^ ^

Not got a Pro and a Comp in its name, does it.? Good to hear you have narrowed it down, sounds like the problem.

Yes, it's possible, been done many times. You will need a transmission hump for a floor shift, maybe a console. The shifter itself, and the linkages to connect the shifter to the transmission. You can leave the column shift in place, just remove the lever. Make sure you have reversing lights and a neutral safety switch working afterwards. All available on eBay/Gumtree/Ford shops.

FoMoCo being cheap-arse as usual, and trying to save money on steel....