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[MaXsteri]

We're planning on doing a engine conversion from MK3.5 1.1 to xr2i 8v.

We're just thinking about any problems that we might come across and Festajon suggested the PATS might be a problem?

Does anyone know how the Ford immobilizer is controlled and if it will present a problem?

Maff thinks that if its controlled by the ECU then it wont be a problem, otherwise we will just have to bypass it.

Can anyone confirm what the deal is?

[Project]

I'll say to you what I said to FestaJon:

Leave the f$*!&@g car loom alone - swap the engine loom and only the engine loom.

[zetecrs]

When i originally swapped my 1.1 engine for a 1.6 SI engine we came across a problem with ford immobilser,we couldn't bypass or get around had to tow car to ford to have a new key cut..only ford could do this..cost about £40 if i remember rightly..don't know if you'll have same problem with xr2i,did they come out of factory standard or with in built immobilser? Tom_cutts@yahoo.com

[MaXsteri]

Project i take it that the immobilizer shouldnt be a problem if we just swap the engine loom then?

zetecrs i have no idea, i would guess so. Surely i shouldnt need a new key tho? either the 1.1 or 2i one should work depending on how the immobilizer is managed? even if we have to swap ignition barrels?

[FezzR]

the only reason to think u would need to get a new key cut is cos the key has built in transponder to trigger the immobilizer,
and it depends if the imobilizer has a serperate unit to work out if ur using right key or if it uses ecu

never known em to use ecu

[MaXsteri]

Well as long as you understand whats going on then we'll be fine I'll just watch and pass the tools over

[FezzR]

thats another point!
what tools have we got? has this garage got any air lines for windy guns and air ratchets? cos im a lazy f**k!

[Project]

I smell disaster in the air...

[FezzR]

I smell disaster in the air...

becaus because because, because of the wonderful things he does; no thats wizard of oz

go on then proj why?

[MaXsteri]

thats another point!
what tools have we got? has this garage got any air lines for windy guns and air ratchets? cos im a lazy jolly flip!

I dunno, your have to ask Maff.
Also we need to sort out when ppl are coming down. You and Jon seam to think its gonna be a quick job? But i recon its going to take ages So best plan is to all come down Sat night and stay over, otherwise ppl wont get here till midday and we wont start till two-ish

I smell disaster in the air...

Same here
Expect a "Holy crap where the hell does this part go?" phone call

[FezzR]

max microcat seems to work well for finding where parts go
and as i said before cant get there sat night! but will leave early as!