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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: tunnie on 25 August 2007, 09:59:18
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Right, as you may know my dads 2.2 has a nakered HG, strong smell of petrol in the header tank, and lumpy on start up.
Its been like this for a month now (not been driven) due to various reasons not been able to fix it yet.
I really need to get it done, I was hoping to do it this or next weekend. (1st Sept) For unknown reasons I am left in the lurch, and i really need to get this done.
I have never done a HG before and being my dads car i want it done right!
So two questions really:
1) Is there anyone near me who could help? - Any fuel costs will be paid, fed and watered for your time here!
2) Could i limp it to the Wales meet? :-/ - If so could it be done there? :-?
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Tunnie - not a hard job, how far from you to Wales?
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Tunnie - not a hard job, how far from you to Wales?
About 1hr 50 mins.... ish (well thats what Jaime says!)
It last went to Birmingham & back, it used when it got back the coolant tank was virtually empty, not been used since.
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Tunnie - not a hard job, how far from you to Wales?
About 1hr 50 mins.... ish (well thats what Jaime says!)
It last went to Birmingham & back, it used when it got back the coolant tank was virtually empty, not been used since.
personally i wouldnt. One two points.
1. Must e quite extensive head Failure to impact idle......ive had loads that appear to run fin with HG.
2. What if something goes wrong in Wales and you cant get it back :o
A wekend at home in your newly tidyed garage and all should be fine.... :y
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Tunnie - not a hard job, how far from you to Wales?
About 1hr 50 mins.... ish (well thats what Jaime says!)
It last went to Birmingham & back, it used when it got back the coolant tank was virtually empty, not been used since.
personally i wouldnt. One two points.
1. Must e quite extensive head Failure to impact idle......ive had loads that appear to run fin with HG.
2. What if something goes wrong in Wales and you cant get it back :o
A wekend at home in your newly tidyed garage and all should be fine.... :y
Yup garage is getting sorted today, ready for next week. But with Jaime away I am a bit nervous, actually make that very scared about attempting this with no help.......
You know what i am like with shearing bolts! ::) :-[
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lub and clean every bolt before loosening ( plus gas etc) use a torque wrench and proper torx/ socket dont apply too much pressure and stop when you think its getting to hard to remove a bolt - that way you wont shear or round.
Head bolts shouldnt shear by doing the above.....
Take your time and start to strip her down.... :D
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Yep. Echo the above. Don't set yourself a tight deadline, it gets done when it's done. When you get stuck on something don't panic, just take a break and come back fresh to it. It's not a hard job and immensely satisfying when you have completed it, especially if you've done it on your tod.
Kevin
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First thing to do is take the head off.....not hard at all to do.
Are you going to re-build the head with new stem seals etc?
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As I said to you earlier, take your time, it is in your capabilities. D not rush.
Perhaps strip down one weekend, get it machined in the week, rebuild the next weekend.
Never done a 2.2 Omega before, but guess Haynes covers 2.0 fairly well. Check TIS as well.
I think (can someone please confirm) that 90 degrees past TDC should leave engine 'safe' from piston v valves battle.
Don't shear head bolts, either during removal or refit - you will be it shit street then.
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I think (can someone please confirm) that 90 degrees past TDC should leave engine 'safe' from piston v valves battle.
Yep. Turn it to 90deg from TDC and you can take everything apart without worrying as the pistons will all be 1/2 way down the bores.
Kevin
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Tunnie - not a hard job, how far from you to Wales?
About 1hr 50 mins.... ish (well thats what Jaime says!)
It last went to Birmingham & back, it used when it got back the coolant tank was virtually empty, not been used since.
Too far, not realistic. Besides, I have a gut feeling that the head will need machining, as has been driven to Brum and back with failed gasket...