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Originally Posted by Mike
Peter
As you have already registered your car, I would guess you do not have to fit the Cats: would this only be necessary if you declare the revised age of the engine? - however, the lambda(spelling?) sensor is linked in to the ECU, so could cause problems if you don't
Your electric fan will still fit - you have much more room in the Sportster than the Cabrio and mine is mounted in a similar way to yours
What radiator/expansion tank do you have now?
The alternator has to be moved to the opposite side in the Cabrio - Marlin make a bracket, but don't buty it !- you learn by experience - It does not work with the original BMW alternator, and is designed for a smaller Lucas item. I have altered my bracket to allow the original to locate on the oposite side - Despite what Marlin tell you there is plenty of room
You may have to either cut the manifold and shorten it, or make a new intake elbow. Marlin recommend cutting the inlet manifold - drastic stuff - as in their Demo car, and Chris Cunliffe has done this too. Andrew Curtis preferred to make a new inlet elbow for his Sportster - I have photos - I can post it on my Flickr site if you are interested?
I think you'll need alot more than the odd concrete block to stop the wheels spinning!! - What a hairy motor you are going to have!!
Do keep us informed on progress
Regards
Mike
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Thanks for the tips, Mike. I've got pictures of the Lucas alternator mounted on the other side but like you would like to re-use the BMW one if I can. I don't fancy cutting the manifold. I think i'll get the engine in and then figure out what to do. Any more pictures would be useful, thanks.
I'm also going to try to re-use the cats if they will fit under the car as i'm not sure it'll pass MOT tests without.
I think I also have something called a Secondary Air Injection but I think that is just to reduce emmisons after start up.
Did Marlin suppy your engine mounts or make your own? I wouldn't mind a picture of each mount next time your in your garage with your camera.
cheers
Peter