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seanreay1986
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7th Oct 05 at 18:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What should i replace to do a quick/mini rebuild of my X14XE engine, its very loud under normal driving and i think i have an air leak on the inlet manifold as it ticks alot under acceleration?

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7th Oct 05 at 18:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ticks could be lifters
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7th Oct 05 at 18:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
head off strip clean rebuild, top end gasket set.
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7th Oct 05 at 18:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by myke
head off strip clean rebuild, top end gasket set.


how much would this cost including parts and labour?
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if it is the lifters i have 16 in a spare head in my garage
myke
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7th Oct 05 at 18:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
£300-400 ?
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7th Oct 05 at 18:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If an X14XE uses a lot of oil (but not stupid amounts), would the valve stem oil seals be at fault and not piston rings?

(sorry for hijacking thread)
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7th Oct 05 at 18:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
compression test Sam.
dry test then wet. should give you an idea
seanreay1986
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7th Oct 05 at 18:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
how do u get a compression test done and who will do it? How much?
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7th Oct 05 at 19:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
try and borrow a tester. think they are only £15-20 anyway.

failing that take it to any mechanics.
probably be an hours (charged not worked) labour. £30-40 ?

i'll find a guide for you if you do it yourself.
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7th Oct 05 at 19:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
cheers mate, could do with guide
myke
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7th Oct 05 at 19:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
this goes well in depth.
there's easier instructions on the back of tester packaging, but this is a good guide of how to interpret results.

http://www.pumaracing.co.uk/comp.htm

gauge looks like this
seanreay1986
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cheers mate
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7th Oct 05 at 19:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What would i have to change on my engine to make it a 1.6 without changing the engine?

[Edited on 07-10-2005 by seanreay1986]
myke
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7th Oct 05 at 19:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
engine would have to come out anyway.
may aswell just get a 1.6 lump.
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7th Oct 05 at 20:02   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If you remove the cylinder head yourself, an engineering company will do a basic restoration on it for around £250-300. Won't include that much, they'll bath it, get rid of all deposits, change oil seals, maybe skim it...

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myke
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Sly, how's things going with yours dude?
what stage is it at?
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its frustrating now! its all done, everythings in, all wired up....but tried to start it and the motor won't even turn over and when i just turn on the ignition there's no EM light on the dash??

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myke
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who did the wiring?
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7th Oct 05 at 20:12   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
me, lol. Just checked in the help section and it seems J1400 has answered my question.... http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=239828

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myke
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looks like you should be able to sort it with help.
you'll love it

mines out at the mo
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7th Oct 05 at 20:23   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
really? what you doing to it??

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myke
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7th Oct 05 at 20:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
new head, going away for a fettle this weekend, then rebuild bottom end. gona pocket pistons and fit arp bolts in prep for cams and throttle bodies when i get some money in the future
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not driven it since trax
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7th Oct 05 at 20:29   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
wow, should be mad! I can't even begin to think about mods, insurance has hit me pretty bad! But it'll be quick enough anyway...

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