Warren G
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quote: Originally posted by jamesvalver
o and another problem with it, the gearstick hits my seats lol
reset gear linkage
seems abit strange that its pissing out, warped block if heads okay?
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jamesvalver
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here is where its leaking from

sam-smith - i put it up for sale but there was no takers so i decided to finish it
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jamesvalver
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warren-g - i need to set the linkage up propperly as the gear stick is further forward than it should be yet it still hits my seats
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craig_s
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right on the corner?or behind the breather pipe?
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jamesvalver
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on the corner.
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craig_s
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check the area on the face of the block at the bottom right hand corner.theres only two water jackets it could be coming from but i would guess its the one right at the end of the block in this pic
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jamesvalver
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i'll get some pics tomorrow but the coolant looks to be coming from the one next to the locating dowl at the front. i'll get it stripped again and have a closer look at it. im hoping this will be the problem with the missfire aswell
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craig_s
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yeh could be mate.if the block isnt quite flat then that will make it blow.have you done a compression test?
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jamesvalver
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no compression test yet. will bring some tools home tomorrow afterwork and give it ago.
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craig_s
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yeh i bet number 4 is down quite a bit.that will probably be whats causingyourproblems.did the people who had it just say anything about it ?
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jamesvalver
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i hope that is the reason its running shit. they didnt say anythin about the missfire. they couldnt of not noticed it tho as the engine really does shake.
cheers for all the advice mate. its greatly appriciated. will let you know the results tomorrow
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craig_s
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ok no probs mate.just dont see how they can set can engine up with a bad missfire.
[Edited on 04-06-2007 by sri power]
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jamesvalver
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im starting to wonder if they did anything tbh. i'll get it running and save up some cash and get it over to broster and jamsport. really cant wait to get it back on the road!
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we do map dta, do a fair bit of it now. give us a call when its sorted and get it booked in!
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jamesvalver
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compression test results
cylinder 1 - 150psi
cylinder 2 - 150psi
cylinder 3 - 180psi
cylinder 4 - 180psi
all four cylinders have a spark, and you can watch coolant drip from the headgasket, so headgasket is defo gona be changed
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