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Title: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Tezray on 28 August 2006, 21:44:24
Did you guess right?? MINE!!! lol She's frickin' alive again! It's like all my christmas' have come at once!!  :D

Finished rebuilding her at about 8pm, filled up the vitals (oil and water), turned her over a couple of times to circulate the oil and then started her.....Started on the first turn of the key!  :)

One question, i only ran her for a few minutes because she started to smoke from the engine bay (smelt like something being burnt off, like oil or degreaser or something), should i be worried? I thought i'd do the proper first run tomorrow......

Here she is as she stands (minus the alloys);

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/tezray/Fullyrebuilt.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/tezray/Sexymeega.jpg)


V6 RWD FUN HAS RETURNED ONCE AGAIN!!!!!
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Timbuk on 28 August 2006, 21:45:36
Well done ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Tezray on 28 August 2006, 21:48:30
Cheers mate  :)

For those of you that haven't followed my progress, take a gander  ;)

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1153082201
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Del Boy on 28 August 2006, 21:49:44
Hi m8 well done  ;)
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: TheBoy on 28 August 2006, 21:53:35
Looking good Tez. Hope tomorrow's run proves successful :)
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Tezray on 28 August 2006, 21:57:28
And i've just hit 100 posts! Looks like it's my day!  ;D

Cheers guys, wouldn't have happened without the help and advice from a few people on here either  [smiley=thumbup.gif]
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Timbuk on 28 August 2006, 22:01:24
Happy days  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Kev on 28 August 2006, 22:01:48
Well done Tezray, you've done a great job there.  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Like i said in the other thread, i think you should be upgraded to Omega Expert right away.  ;)
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Tezray on 28 August 2006, 22:08:45
Not sure i should have 2 posts really....But i'm too happy to care! lol

I just hope everything settles in nicely. If she does, i think i'll have a fair few miles of problem-free motoring, fingers crossed  :)
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: MartinP on 28 August 2006, 22:09:38
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Well done Tezray, you've done a great job there.  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Like i said in the other thread, i think you should be upgraded to Omega Expert right away.  ;)

I agree, well done,

You know what they say,


"any NUT can take it apart, but it takes a MECHANIC to put it together"
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: hotel21 on 28 August 2006, 22:13:07
Good job, fella!!  

As a responsible person who has broken a fingernail or two during the rebuild, no doubt you will be taking your time to let things settle a wee bit before you boot the b*ll*cks off it and mebbe break it again?

Like any honed athlete, its better to warm up slightly before giving it your all, rather than be expected to sprint from sleep at the sound of the gun!!   ;D

Enjoy your new car matey!!
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Tezray on 28 August 2006, 22:21:17
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Good job, fella!!  

As a responsible person who has broken a fingernail or two during the rebuild, no doubt you will be taking your time to let things settle a wee bit before you boot the b*ll*cks off it and mebbe break it again?

Like any honed athlete, its better to warm up slightly before giving it your all, rather than be expected to sprint from sleep at the sound of the gun!!   ;D

Enjoy your new car matey!!
600 mile run-in fella  ;) That means no booting it, loading it or going much over the half way mark on the accelerator!! But it'll just be great to be cruising about in her  :) Obviously i'll gradually open her up a bit at a time, but for the first 200-300 miles i'll be going very gently on her.

I'm quite glad i'm a mechanic and not a nut as well! But some guys on here helped me through the bad/hard times....
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Post by: Markie on 28 August 2006, 22:24:28
well done Terry best of luck on tomorrows run, sure the burning will only be residue oil etc and wil probably clear aftera minute or so......
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Markjay on 28 August 2006, 23:56:15
Thumbs up !!!

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Post by: RonaldMcBurger on 29 August 2006, 00:15:33
Nice one mate! [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif]

Burning smell is normal after a big engine job. It is just the greasy finger marks and odd spills burning off. It will stop after the first few miles or hours. just check that it isn't anything more sinister like rocker gaskets, but I don't think you'll have any probs.

Very nice feeling isn't it. Better than taking it to VX to break!
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Post by: Taxi_Driver on 29 August 2006, 06:54:42
Nice one Terry :)
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Post by: Admin on 29 August 2006, 07:09:32
Wello done Terry. :D

Don't underestimate what you have achieved. It is VERY impressive.
Just take it easy and remember to change the oil as part of the "running in" process.

I would change the oil after 100 miles,  500 miles, then another 1,000 miles.
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Darryl Flynn on 29 August 2006, 07:24:16
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well done Terry best of luck on tomorrows run, sure the burning will only be residue oil etc and wil probably clear aftera minute or so......



Re the smell of burning, unless there is an obvious leak i would totally agree with the above. It is normal and should disappear. :)

Good Luck.   Darryl
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Tezray on 29 August 2006, 10:14:40
Cheers guys! Your enthusiasm is much appreciated and she is running great! But i've still got issues with pressure in my header tank pushing the coolant out the top  :'(

The burning has also got much less and i think will stop soon, lets just hope i can sort the cooling issue!

I'll definately be changing the oil quite soon, i did flush through the system a few times to try to get the water out, but i'm sure there's still some in there. Fingers crossed hey...
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: TheBoy on 29 August 2006, 10:35:28
Had a similar problem with project car after oil cooler.

Run with cap off (take plenty of water with you!) as stops presurisng and allows system to start moving oil from coolant.

My neighbour, who used to work in chemicals industry recommended draining the coolant, put in a cupful of screenwash (yes, screenwash), and fill with soft water (eg from water butt). Take for quick run to get up to temp, then repeat.  I also tried same with a cupfull of degreaser - both seem equally effective.

Mine appears to be OK now, though still needs regular flushing as oil still appearing. Currently running on about 25% red antifreeze, 75% soft water and emptying daily.
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: nixoro on 29 August 2006, 10:53:18
Congratulation Tezray Top Job  [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif]

May you have many miles of trouble free motoring fun.
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Markjay on 29 August 2006, 10:54:59
Well done!

Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Tezray on 29 August 2006, 11:45:30
Cheers people  :)

Well a new header tank cap seems to have sorted my cooling issues, lets hope it stays that way....

Time to give her a wash, t-cut and wax now  :D

The Boy, i may well go for a flush, but tbh if she's happy and content i'm scared to disturb her!
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: TheBoy on 29 August 2006, 12:05:33
iirc, is was a head gasket? In which case, there was probably fair amount of oil in coolant. I'm afraid you'll be fishing that out for ages :(
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Timbuk on 29 August 2006, 12:08:00
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iirc, is was a head gasket? In which case, there was probably fair amount of oil in coolant. I'm afraid you'll be fishing that out for ages :(


I'll second that :-/
Title: Re: Guess who's engine is running again :)
Post by: Tezray on 29 August 2006, 12:24:30
No signs of any oil in the coolant, none at all infact, only water in the oil. I could see on the drivers head gasket where it went, between the middle cylinder (3?) and water jacket so fingers crossed she'll be ok, but i'll keep an eye out....