paulocutts
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Hi guys,
Does anyone know any good websites/book guides etc on refurbing an engine?
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CorsAsh
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Haynes do a good manual on everything to do with rebuilding a car.
It's called... a Haynes Manual 
Which engine is it?
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paulocutts
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quote: Originally posted by CorsAsh
Haynes do a good manual on everything to do with rebuilding a car.
It's called... a Haynes Manual 
Which engine is it?
Oh hardy ha! I know what a Haynes Manual is ,

Its a C20XE, just wondered if anyone did a best practice type thing of things to do when freshening up an engine.
I have done a 1.6 8v and a 1.6 16v before just replacing all gaskets seals, re-seating valves, new shells etc. Just wondered if there was anywhere that does a guide before do the 2ltr
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Nic Barnes
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its the same principle with any engine, once you have done one you can do any engine really
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paulocutts
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Ok mate cool, just wondered if there were any specific areas that can need attention on the XE engine that I didn't know about.
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Dave A
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quote: Originally posted by muppetsport
its the same principle with any engine, once you have done one you can do any engine really
unless it was a rotary engine, I wouldnt have a clue where to start. I would have to amature bodge it and see how far I got
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Nic Barnes
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theyre not that bad the rotaty engines really to re-build, people just assume its going to be a nightmare but i found it took me a fair bit more time that was all
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EarlofBarnet
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Is there any web sites with things too look for when refurbishing an engine, like pics of worn pistons/valves etc. Just I'll be starting mine soon and want everything mint before it goes back together.
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paulocutts
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quote: Originally posted by EarlofBarnet
Is there any web sites with things too look for when refurbishing an engine, like pics of worn pistons/valves etc. Just I'll be starting mine soon and want everything mint before it goes back together.
Dunno I was lookin for engine refurb info on the net and couldn't find much thats why thought would ask. Before I start, luckily my engine won't be going in for a while so I will be able to spend lots of time on it
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