M559 WOW
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Registered: 4th Feb 04
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I need to change the piston rings and so while im at it and have the engine in bits im thinkin of doin a mini overhaul on the engine. Im goin to change the bearing shells while im at it and re-grind in the valves etc, but the engines been making a very loud ticking noise recently like the tappets are nackered, do you rekon its worth me changing them aswell while im at it, cos it sounds like a ford CVH engine when im driving down the road at the moment!
and also is there anythn else that anyone recommends I check while the engines in bits?
cheers,
jon
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Dave A
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Registered: 10th Dec 03
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are u looking to mod the engine in the future?
if so get it fully rebuilt (as below), lightened and balanced bottom end and flywheel,
arp rod bolts. gas flowed head.
if not, just replace bearings, valve stem seals, piston rings, crank oil seals, cam shaft seals, head gasket, and maybe oil and water pump.
[Edited on 31-01-2005 by corsa808]
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M559 WOW
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ok m8 thanks for the advice, i wil probly not bother with the modding of the engine too much at this stage as i dont have that much money, just want the engine abit healthier thats all
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Dave A
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buy a haynes! just noticed they have a very detailed ENGINE OVERHAUL section. this should help loads.
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