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Author Topic: glow plugs and coolant levels  (Read 2761 times)

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Re: glow plugs and coolant levels
« Reply #15 on: 14 April 2009, 22:23:20 »
Syd is 1994, so thats a start I know what the engine is :D
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Re: glow plugs and coolant levels
« Reply #16 on: 15 April 2009, 08:48:42 »
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Ok glow plugs and oil change, Im not sure Im ready for all that but going to give it a go and ready to get dirty! Ref engine how do I know what it is. Ive been out there in the dark and my two engines are so different. Petrol one spotless clean and the diesel is filthy. I dnt think Ive mentioned it has an oil leek. Guess that should be sorted before the oil change! Syd the diesel ( thats its number plate ) and Pete the petrol ( it was getting a complex as it didnt have a name ) Both need a bit of work, ok alot of work. I work for myself so have the time to but they are large beasts to be playing with compared to my little astra I tinkered with.
Should I make sure there is nothing major with both of them before I start with the oil etc.
Or I could list all problems and get an idea from you guys what is the future for my 2 sheds?
Another Welsh example - there's nice! :D
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Re: glow plugs and coolant levels
« Reply #17 on: 15 April 2009, 09:13:56 »
Theres no leeks in there more like a sack of potatoes  ;D After looking at Syd again this morning I think I need to clean the engine up a bit first. Dont want to get my hands dirty   ;) I hope that will make it easier to find the LEAK Next question whats the best thing to clean the engine? Or do I need a man  :-[
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Re: glow plugs and coolant levels
« Reply #18 on: 15 April 2009, 09:15:44 »
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Theres no leeks in there more like a sack of potatoes  ;D After looking at Syd again this morning I think I need to clean the engine up a bit first. Dont want to get my hands dirty   ;) I hope that will make it easier to find the LEAK Next question whats the best thing to clean the engine? Or do I need a man  :-[


I use traffic film remover and a pressure washer for engine cleaning, pop a plastic bag over the alternator, power steering pump and aircon compressor first to protect the bearings etc.
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Re: glow plugs and coolant levels
« Reply #19 on: 15 April 2009, 11:12:41 »
just a quick one ive been changing my oil every 4000 and filter every 8000 should i be changing my filter evrey 4000 as some of you may know i struglled to get my filter off sorry to go off topic
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