Gerry Tee - Where does it actually go? - Page 2

generalkelly · 5th October 2009, 13:33

You're not alone mate, I've got a 1.8t as well but I can't find the t piece where it's supposed to be either....the plot thickens!

stevemac · 5th October 2009, 13:33

As far as I know, and I am NO expert

, all 1.8t are the same. Mine is a 04 reg. As I understand it even the NA 1.8 has a T piece, just no smaller pipe going to the turbo.
When you can post a photo taken between the rad and the exhaust outlet for everyone to see.

stevemac · 5th October 2009, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by generalkelly

You're not alone mate, I've got a 1.8t as well but I can't find the t piece where it's supposed to be either....the plot thickens!

OK, maybe the engine has changed

and I stand corrected

. On the plus side the T piece is a weak spot for leaks (and I don't mean the welsh type

) So if you haven't got one you don't need to worry.

generalkelly · 5th October 2009, 13:40

Here's a pic of the hoses in my 1.8t, does this look the same as yours Parker?

Parker · 5th October 2009, 13:42

I'm intigrued now & have a new shiny T ready for fitting. When I get home I'll post some pics I've just taken. It must be the Welsh version

I've got a headache now been in & out to my car lifting and shutting the bonnet with a glazed look over my face. I'm sure someone will be along and throw some light on it, but I do appreciate your efforts Stevemac.

T-Cut any ideas

Thanks for pic generalkelly & that is what I am looking for but I don't have it. My pipe there is solid no join?

stevemac · 5th October 2009, 13:44

stevemac · 5th October 2009, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parker

I'm intigrued now & have a new shiny T ready for fitting.

Gerry made mine out of steel, as it was a bit of an experiment. If yours is stainless steel, I will buy it off you as you don't need it now

T-Cut · 5th October 2009, 13:52

The early 1.8Turbos didn't have the T-piece until the introduction of the PRT system (Pressure Relief Thermostat). Prior to this (Second half of 2003 as far as I can determine), these engines (including the 1.8NA) had the standard thermostat. This was leading to high heat soak effects and they started fitting the PRT to resolve it. I guess your non-T'd 1.8Turbo is an early 2003 registration?

The 1.8NA with the PRT doesn't have the small bore feed to the turbocharger, so there are two Gerry-T models. Here's the turbo one (except this is a modified design with a threaded boss at the top for fitting a coolant level sensor.):

TC

Parker · 5th October 2009, 13:52

Stevemac it is stainless steel and you can have first chance at it if I don't need it. This is bizarre though why has my engine not got one? Perhaps someone previous has done a different sort of mod? No idea but I hope someone comes along who can help further.

stevemac · 5th October 2009, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parker

Stevemac it is stainless steel and you can have first chance at it if I don't need it. This is bizarre though why has my engine not got one? Perhaps someone previous has done a different sort of mod? No idea but I hope someone comes along who can help further.

Looks like T-Cut has nailed that one.

5th October 2009, 13:33	#12
stevemac This is my second home Jaguar X Type 2.2D Estate Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Farnborough Posts: 4,306 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	As far as I know, and I am NO expert, all 1.8t are the same. Mine is a 04 reg. As I understand it even the NA 1.8 has a T piece, just no smaller pipe going to the turbo. When you can post a photo taken between the rad and the exhaust outlet for everyone to see. __________________ • • • • • • • • Steve “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” Winnie-the-Pooh http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/twitter1.jpg

5th October 2009, 13:42	#15
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	I'm intigrued now & have a new shiny T ready for fitting. When I get home I'll post some pics I've just taken. It must be the Welsh version I've got a headache now been in & out to my car lifting and shutting the bonnet with a glazed look over my face. I'm sure someone will be along and throw some light on it, but I do appreciate your efforts Stevemac. T-Cut any ideas Thanks for pic generalkelly & that is what I am looking for but I don't have it. My pipe there is solid no join? __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP Last edited by Parker; 5th October 2009 at 13:46..

5th October 2009, 13:44	#16
stevemac This is my second home Jaguar X Type 2.2D Estate Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Farnborough Posts: 4,306 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	__________________ • • • • • • • • Steve “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” Winnie-the-Pooh http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/twitter1.jpg

5th October 2009, 13:52	#18
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The early 1.8Turbos didn't have the T-piece until the introduction of the PRT system (Pressure Relief Thermostat). Prior to this (Second half of 2003 as far as I can determine), these engines (including the 1.8NA) had the standard thermostat. This was leading to high heat soak effects and they started fitting the PRT to resolve it. I guess your non-T'd 1.8Turbo is an early 2003 registration? The 1.8NA with the PRT doesn't have the small bore feed to the turbocharger, so there are two Gerry-T models. Here's the turbo one (except this is a modified design with a threaded boss at the top for fitting a coolant level sensor.): TC Last edited by T-Cut; 5th October 2009 at 13:57..

5th October 2009, 13:52	#19
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Stevemac it is stainless steel and you can have first chance at it if I don't need it. This is bizarre though why has my engine not got one? Perhaps someone previous has done a different sort of mod? No idea but I hope someone comes along who can help further. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

5th October 2009, 13:33	#11
generalkelly Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8t Con SE & MGF 1.8i VVC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Llanelli Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You're not alone mate, I've got a 1.8t as well but I can't find the t piece where it's supposed to be either....the plot thickens!

5th October 2009, 13:40	#14
generalkelly Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8t Con SE & MGF 1.8i VVC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Llanelli Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here's a pic of the hoses in my 1.8t, does this look the same as yours Parker?