The ‘I4′ DOHC engine first introduced in the Ford Sierra and Granada models of late 1989 was only available in the Sierra in 2.0-litre 8-valve form. While power output improvements can be made to the stock 2.0 8v engine, as documented in a separate article entitled ‘DOHC tuning’ and available from http://www.crustworld.co.uk/sierra/dohctuning.pdf, the engine output is ultimately limited by the availability and cost-effectiveness of off-the-shelf tuning parts.
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The Ford supplied Sierra 4×4 Supplementary Workshop Manual is a “must have” for any owner of one of these cars. The biggest problem can be actually finding one to purchase. I got lucky and managed to get mine direct from a Ford dealer, brand new for Ł8, who was having a clearout. They do appear regularly at autojumbles and it is just a case of keep looking. The manual only covers those items unique to the 4×4 Sierra’s and Read the rest of this entry »

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TO START:
1. Turn the ignition OFF and disconnect the vehicle’s negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the mass air sensor electrical connection.
3. Loosen the hose clamp on the intake tube at the throttle body.
4. Loosen and remove the bolt that secures the air cleaner assembly to the inner fender.
5. Detach the crank case vent hose from the intake tube.
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Removal
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
- Remove the hoses.
- Loosen the clamps.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
2. Remove the pin-type retainers and the accelerator cable splash shield.
3. Disconnect the throttle cable and the cruise control cable.
4. Disconnect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Idle Air Control (IAC)
valve electrical connectors.
5. Disconnect the harness from the throttle body stud.
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Back in 1999, Nissan got the jump on its opposition when it released a turbocharged version of the 4.2 litre diesel Patrol. At that time, it was the only large four wheel drive wagon that offered a large capacity turbocharged diesel engine. The Patrol was well suited for rugged off-road work and heavy duty towing applications, and it was very competitively priced. More recently, there has been a new wave of ‘high-tech’ Read the rest of this entry »

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The Adapter Plate kit will allow you to use Buick, Pontiac or Oldsmobile and Cadillac 200, 350 and 400 Turbo-Hydramatic Transmissions with a Chevrolet engine. No alterations are necessary and installation is easy and simple.
NOTE: On some Turbo 400 transmissions, the webbing located inside the bell housing may interfere with two of the adapter plate kit bolts. Webbing must be trimmed to clear these bolts.
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This manual is divided into different areas to assist you with your installation and operation of your braking unit. We strongly suggest that you write down the kit and serial numbers of your unit in the spaces provided and retain this manual for any future reference
Kit Contents
2033135 – 1988-1998 Dodge Cummins 12V Exhaust Brake Kit
1 1230030 Vacuum Control Kit (w/ Micro Switch)
1 1230335 Vacuum Spool Valve Kit
1 2133030 Exhaust Brake
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Removing original inlet hose intact (can be reused)
1. Follow factory service manual for intake manifold removal.
2. Remove original inlet hose.
3. Install PERRIN inlet hose.
4. Re-install intake manifold in reverse order.
5. See instruction on page (2) for hose connections and routing to the PERRIN inlet hose.
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This conversion is not as easy as some people make out but can still be done by the back yard mechanic with some basic skills. You will need: Type 9 gearbox from a Sierra 1600 (about 1988-92) Bellhousing to suit the Pinto 2000 engine 20mm thick spacers to go in the cross member mounts (optional) Clutch, flywheel, pedal box, clutch cable, etc.
The cross member off the automatic transmission fits the Type 9 but needs to be lowered 20 mm otherwise the g/box will hit the underside of the transmission tunnel.
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You must purchase 2 Chevrolet motor mounts #22188497 and 2 motor mount shells #10213125 from your local Chevrolet dealer. If you select to use a standard stick shift, or 350 Turbo automatic transmission, you can use the stock S-10 crossmember with some slight modification. If you use a 400 Turbo automatic transmission, you must purchase Trans-Dapt crossmember mount #9714 for S-10 pickup applications or #9715 for S-10 Blazer applications, which are sold separately.
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