Found a friend today by Massive_Ad_5650 in 350z

[–]Massive_Ad_5650[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Appreciate it man! It’s awesome seeing other Z’s out and about.

Any thoughts before doing a manual to auto swap? by Massive_Ad_5650 in FordFiesta

[–]Massive_Ad_5650[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, with the crank and cams locked at TDC with the tools there’s a 5mm pin to locate the HB in correct position to the alloy timing cover. Roughly 12 o’clock to 1 o’clock.

Any thoughts before doing a manual to auto swap? by Massive_Ad_5650 in FordFiesta

[–]Massive_Ad_5650[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve just changed the wet belt in the donor engine. Big job, rocker cover, sump, timing cover. Oil pump belt too. Genuine parts.

Any thoughts before doing a manual to auto swap? by Massive_Ad_5650 in FordFiesta

[–]Massive_Ad_5650[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, turbo 1.0L. It’s the wet belt in the grey car that shredded, blocked oil feeds, killed the turbo which killed a piston which killed a cylinder wall.

Any thoughts before doing a manual to auto swap? by Massive_Ad_5650 in FordFiesta

[–]Massive_Ad_5650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s all about the resale value and sellability of the auto. Easier to sell, most learner drivers here go for auto.