R16AN H
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finally found a decent xe,spent thursday afternoon taking out the 1.4,no major problems,apart from tryin to take the n/s driveshaft out with the 10mm bolt still in it .quite enjoyed it. got a bit wet and covered in shoot,but of course it will all be worth it when the new lump is in .
while its empty im gettin the engine bay sprayed,and before anyone mentions them,the fog lights are hidden behind my mesh!,so
goin to strip the xe down over the next week or so,new gaskets,cambelt kit,head off,and as its been sittin take the sump off and give it a good clean,gearbox off change the clutch. want to get all the grease and shoot of the engine,any ideas? heard GUNK is the stuff but never seen this anywhere,cheers
[Edited on 13-05-2006 by m5 00rsa]
[Edited on 13-05-2006 by m5 00rsa]
[Edited on 13-05-2006 by m5 00rsa]
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Dave A
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nice work
might as well give the crank and shells a once over while the sump is off and replace the cork sump gasket with a wraparound rubber type one off a 2 litre 8v. and some washers to space the bolts out.
to clean the crap off the new engine just use parrafin. its only 50p a litre and i find it better than gunk, just a bit harder to was off but doesnt leave a white residue. just brush it on and use a jetwash to wash it off i did my gearbox and it went from this:
to this:
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R16AN H
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cheers dave
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ainsley_brader
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
nice work
might as well give the crank and shells a once over while the sump is off and replace the cork sump gasket with a wraparound rubber type one off a 2 litre 8v. and some washers to space the bolts out.
to clean the crap off the new engine just use parrafin. its only 50p a litre and i find it better than gunk, just a bit harder to was off but doesnt leave a white residue. just brush it on and use a jetwash to wash it off i did my gearbox and it went from this:
to this:
wasnt just with paraffin and a jetwash that though was it?
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Ajones_17
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Looks like a slap of paint went onto there 
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Corsa E-Tec
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looks nice your car M5
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Dave A
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oh, sorry it was also painted with engine paint.
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Jafster
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
nice work
might as well give the crank and shells a once over while the sump is off and replace the cork sump gasket with a wraparound rubber type one off a 2 litre 8v. and some washers to space the bolts out.
you had any results with this?
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Dave A
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what, the sump gasket?
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CorsaSRi16v
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What's going on with the wood under the axel stand?
Not very safe at all!!!
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Jafster
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yeah the 8v gasket
i got one sitting ere but have heard diferent stories about them.
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L30 SCT
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like corsa sri said. i love how saftey always comes first on these sort of things.
but seriously watch yourself thats not good
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R16AN H
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i have got a smaller stand underneath the n/s/f suspension,but lookin at that i realise why the missus was goin mad!
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L30 SCT
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quote:
Originally posted by m5 00rsa
i have got a smaller stand underneath the n/s/f suspension,but lookin at that i realise why the missus was goin mad!
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mwg
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fucking hell I wouldn't wanna leave my car sat on that axel stand like that!
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R16AN H
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been like that for 3 days
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Rich_J_Williams
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I would not expect anything less from u mate!!!
Not a man of convention!!!
ha ha ha ha, classic mate
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Dave A
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quote:
Originally posted by mr jafster
yeah the 8v gasket
i got one sitting ere but have heard diferent stories about them.
done a few, worked well, no probs with leaks after.
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K100RSA
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nice looking car, why not colour code the motor and box etc with the car, good cleaner like gunk etc, then well cleaned of with thinners and wire brushes etc, then 2 pack it
I have done bike engines in 2 pack with metal flake, well cool effect, might get some discolouration around the exhaust area but shouldnt be too bad, nice polished stainless exhaust shield will hide it.
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