chunky_nb
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Registered: 19th Jan 07
Location: Bridgend S.Wales
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how much does a rebuild cost on a redtop, me and my mate will do it but how much are the parts, also when fitting a redtop do you have to seem weld anything? i remember someone saying something but i cant remember im asking this as my sport engine is doing my head in, flat as a pancake again and ive had enough of splashing out on it to get it fixed all the time!
anyhelp and guidance would be greatly appreciated as i plan to get the bits and sort it all out before spring/summer '09 
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johnhara1
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Registered: 19th Oct 06
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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Corsa shell doesn't need any strengthening plates welded in.
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alan-g-w
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Registered: 9th Nov 07
Location: Glasgow
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Why would you need standalone management with cams and manifolds? As per your sig.
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Ellis
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Registered: 11th Sep 07
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Cost me £295.94 for rebuild parts
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chunky_nb
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would u suggest that i rebuild any redtop i get? all my friends think its wise bt what if i can get hold of a low mileage one? is it worth rebuilding? is there any sort of mileage that they should be rebuilt at ?
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Anthony
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Registered: 2nd Nov 06
Location: milton keynes. Drives: 1.6 Sport
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i would suggest you view one while its still in the car, so you can hear it running and stuff. may save you from having to rebuild it, or changing all the wearing parts.
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sand-eel
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
Location: carluke/braidwood--IRNBRULAND
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quote:
Originally posted by alan-g-w
Why would you need standalone management with cams and manifolds? As per your sig.
You get much better results with aftermarket management.
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alan-g-w
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quote:
Originally posted by sand-eel
quote:
Originally posted by alan-g-w
Why would you need standalone management with cams and manifolds? As per your sig.
You get much better results with aftermarket management.
Ah right, was a genuine question btw. Cheers
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philip2
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Registered: 1st Oct 06
Location: n.wales/chester
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cams arent wild enough to warrent standalone though.
superchip or eauiv should be fine tbh.
unless you've actually heard the engine running from cold, driven it etc, then rebuilding it should always be a must.
usual:
big ends
mains
sump set
head set
headbolts
waterpump
rebuilt oil pump
if bores are ok, just a light hone otherwise have to look at new pistons
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alan-g-w
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That's what I'd have thought.
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