Hi Mawler...

As for pulling our the pedal box, thee are about a dozen small bolts that need to be undone...

6 that hold the pedal box itself and 4 that support the brake booster (that will need to be moved in order to get the box out. there are anoter two that hold the steering column up that need to scome out as well.

I just installed a 5 speed a couple of weeks ago and everythig is still fresh in my mind. In order to do the job properly, you should allow 4-5 hours.

The rear gearbox cross member will need to be fabricated and the Park/ Neutral safety switch will need to be rewired.

Hope this helps.

I've heard that Automotive Tuning Centre in Welshpool is the place to go, especially if you've got something 'interesting' like a 32/36 DGV or something even more exotic.

What type of car are you talking about here ? Mods ? Standard ?

Glad to help... Remember, it is a LOT easier to apply on a hot day, the hotter the better. Also, it takes at least 24 hours to cure so it is an exercise in patience too

Hi Astro...

You'll probably be fine by putting the deadener on the firewall as well as using the underlay.

One other thing I sometimes use is a product calles BlackMastic. It's a bitumen based compound and feels like, for lack of a better word, goo.

Remember you need to eliminate the road noise, your underlay and deadener will take care of the engine, but your TYRES make the road noise. Consequently, you need to get some of this BlackMastic, put on a rubber glove and smear it all over the inside of the mudguards. That will kill a lot of noise.

Have fun !

Hi Astro... you have a couple of choices... You can go with any or all of these. I design custom car interiors and this is what I've done in the past... I've just finished my own 120Y and the difference was tenfold.

1: put a sound deadening mat on the inside of the bonnet and on the firewall. I have on my XR2 Turbo Convertible and that made it as quiet as a mouse.
2:install underlay prior to putting in the carpet. Use the hessian stuff, not the foam (fire resistant)
3: use Dynamat and put it wherever you can afford to. I say this because it is very expensive (not worth the money IMHO)
4: use cloth materials wherever possible, It absorbs road noise (which is about a 200 hertz frequecy) well. eg - cover the cardboard kick panels.

If you follow these steps, you should make a difference. I hope this helps you out.

okay... I guess I'm being a little hopeful then... Still, it can't hurt to be a little bit of an ideallist right ? Once mine are done, I'll get them posted. Maybe it'll help someone later on...

Got any more details ? Color, mags, etc ?

I'm really surprised that given the number of A12 owners that would have a DGV on the engine, there would be something in the tech section about which jet sizes to use. It would save alot of time and energy...

So if there IS anyone out there who has a DGV and has it running nicely, can you PLEASE post a reply to this with the jet sizes listed.

If you found one on a Gemini or Sigma, it was probably taken from a Ford originally. They ARE out there and the time taken to hunt one down is worth it when you consider a new one is $600 +

Another place that MIGHT be able to help is a FIAT wrecker. Not sure how successful you'll be, but hey, what have you got to lose ?

I got my adapter plate from my local parts store. I know Redline make one and somewhere like Autobarn, etc should be able to supply it.

BTW - I'm an Administration Manager, not a Podiatrist