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I'm not trying to get in to a war here, i accept i could be wrong. From what i could gather intercooler reduces the temperature inside the cylinder and probably does some other stuff too :D

Well, maybe this is all pointless. A quick phone call to the insurance company revealed that i can fit a 300tdi, but it must go and get inspected at a place called DREAL quite close to where i live. If it passes inspection, that means it can get registered as a 300tdi, and can then be insured...

I've done a fair load of research as to why the 19j engines failed, most of them were never fitted with intercoolers. I will be fitting one to this engine to try and avoid any mishaps, because i believe with an intercooler fitted it will be alright.

That's just how stupid the french are! i can swap the engine, that's all very well. But in the event of a crash, the insurance could well say that the engine was the cause of the crash, and therefore i would not be covered. However, tuning/modifying an engine IS legal as long as it's declared to...

No, it cannot be re-registered because from my understanding french authorities will check every inch of the vehicle to make sure it is a standard 90. If my engine fails catastrophically, i can get a replacement 2nd hand banger for not too much.

I could do that, unfortunately I would be changing the engine number, so in the event of a crash I can be blamed because they could argue that the car should not have been on the road. A 12j belonged in this car from factory, modifying it would be legal. Not to mention the cheapest 19j over here...

Brilliant, thanks! I have all this just about planned out.

Do you know precisely where i can grab an oil supply for the turbo from the oil filter housing?

I'm just trying to get some form of shopping list together... currently stands at: TD Pistons TD Exhaust Valves TD Exhaust Manifold TD Inlet Manifold Turbocharger TD Injector Pump TD Injectors Oil feed/drain pipes Can you see anything i have missed?

If i blank off the pipe i won't get any boost, for it is that type that forces more fuel in to the cylinder, so i will need to get a new injector pump. Don't suppose anyone has got one of those lying around? :D :D :D

nevermind :D

Well, if i can get the 300tdi manifold to fit i'll have a manifold and turbo for bugger all. I was looking at buying manifolds online, but with any luck i can get the 300tdi to fit.

Don't suppose you've seen the prices of 2nd hand manifolds? :D

Could anyone tell me what size pipe i would need for the turbo oil feed and drain?

Okay, brilliant i'll see what i can do tomorrow! thanks for your help! i will need to consult your knowledge quite a few more times i would imagine :D

Sorry if i'm being a pain by the way :D Where would you recommend i take the oil supply for the turbo from?

As in, might it need some modification? if so, what modifications would i have to perform?

Ok, are you able to shine any light upon the idea of using a 300tdi exhaust manifold and turbo?

On top of that, from what i understand, all 12j n/a's were 5 main bearing, is this true?

I have managed to source a couple of TD injectors 2nd hand, f$%k buying a new one!!! Another question: could i use a discovery 300tdi exhaust manifold and turbo? it looks like it will bolt straight on, then i can send the turbo pressure to the intercooler then straight back in to the 2.5n/a...