On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 7:06 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:
> The 5 cyl T3 models use a shallower mounting angle than the 50 degree inline
> 4 T3. 22 degrees rings a bell so quite a bit more upright. As for converting
> the FI, the 5 cyls used CIS into the early 90s so the most likely bet would
> be a system from the Eurovan T4 5 cyl 92 on.
>
> I have had a CIS 5 cyl in my Syncro for 11 years now, installed using the
> RSA mounting parts. I have some inline 4 vans too so the angle differences
> noted are based on my own eyes.
>
> Mark
>

Thanks Mark.

With all due respect to Andrew for his angle guesstimate, that makes
more sense now.  At first I thought the angle looked like it might be
more upright than the DV.

I can't help but wonder if CIS hasn't gotten a poorly deserved bad rap
over the years. To me it seems like a simple system (CIS, not CIS-E)
that would be quite reliable. Mind you, a rebuilt fuel distributor
looks pricey, (are they even available new?) but I bet it takes quite
a few miles before that part fails. And if one keeps an eye on those
high pressure fuel lines, why not keep it?

Neil.

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