Dr.Jeff
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Ahhh, I see. I've never had that style of pump/housing so not familiar with the fittings. Thanks for explaining.
Coolant schematic with Tipo cylinder head
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lookforjoe
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AN fittings in that size get really bulky. I had to rethink the reservoir tank lines when I switched to AN fittings, and there's much more room over there. Given the space limitations, standard hose fittings make more sense. The difficult part can be finding one (inexpensively) with a hose size fitting that works with our heater hose.
andreav
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It is possible to use on Tipo 1600 engine block, water cover from 1300/1500 with old type timming bearing with carrier? I have tried today and can be fitted normaly, just one hole on cover is extra ( finger ) and will be needed that is welded because thru hole will go water.
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Dr.Jeff
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Andreav, because we really never got any vehicles with the Tipo engine here in the US, that may difficult to get an answer. But maybe one of our European members can help.
This raises another question. If the two parts are interchangeable with a slight modification, maybe the newer Tipo cover could be used on the older X1/9 block. Would that offer any advantage for timing belt tensioner design? I have no idea what type of belt and tensioner the Tipo uses.
This raises another question. If the two parts are interchangeable with a slight modification, maybe the newer Tipo cover could be used on the older X1/9 block. Would that offer any advantage for timing belt tensioner design? I have no idea what type of belt and tensioner the Tipo uses.
andreav
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Think there is no advanatages probably in bearing or belt setups, just I like if is possible that is all assembled that works like standard.
Excellent Ulix, I have think that this will work, but perfect is when someone tried and confirm that will work
lookforjoe
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Excellent Ulix, I have think that this will work, but perfect is when someone tried and confirm that will work
It does work, he did it . Look at the pics, and re-read what he said. I understand English is not your first language, so likely you just misinterpreted his statements above.
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Dr.Jeff
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Thanks Rachael. I am very familiar with that type of tensioner, my old water cooled VW engines use it. Personally I like it and find it easier to deal with than the spring-loaded one on the SOHC.
Without having one to look at I can't tell. Would switching to the Tipo type cover prevent the mounting of the "snail" engine mount?
lookforjoe
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I don't think so
....Andreav - Ulix is saying it DOES work, he's already done it. The pics show the plate mod to cover the hole you mentioned earlier.
lookforjoe
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From the post by Ulix above:
"My philosophy was to use everything from the X motor that I can.
So that it remains an X1/9 motor with a bigger block and head swapped in.
The Tipo tensioner is different but I don't see how it is better."
How can you interpret that other than it's already a done deal?
Ulix
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From the post by Ulix above:
"My philosophy was to use everything from the X motor that I can.
So that it remains an X1/9 motor with a bigger block and head swapped in.
The Tipo tensioner is different but I don't see how it is better."
How can you interpret that other than it's already a done deal?
Hussein,
Yes, done deal.
And everyone understood it that way!
Everyone.
For some reason, you keep understanding that andreav understood differently.
He didn‘t. Reread his post. He is glad that I confirmed his hopes that it would work.
I confirmed it by doing it.
lookforjoe
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My apologies for adding confusion