Aidan-Fleming
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Well I've just taken my Redtop out. But would like it to look good and obviously run well.
What do people recommend I change/upgrade while its out?
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Ian
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What's the mileage? Is it due anything major?
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Aidan-Fleming
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What's the mileage? Is it due anything major? [/quote
I'm not to sure what the mileage is mate? I wouldn't say so. But just as its out the car
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Ian
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Most of the stuff is easier if its out, cam belt particularly so. If you've no history then it may well need one, you had the cover off to inspect it?
Starts getting expensive though if you want tensioners as well, probably upgraded ones at that.
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Aidan-Fleming
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Yeah true! I just didnt know if I should go further than new belts and gaskets
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Ian
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Belts is preventative in case they fail. Gaskets I'd only probably do if there are signs of failure already.
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Darryl H
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How long are you planning on having it out of a car?
If quite a while then why not go the whole hog and give the whole thing a good going over? Check the bores and crank etc. No harm in having a look and then you can change gaskets etc on the way 
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Aidan-Fleming
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Yeah true! I just didnt know if I should go further than new belts and gaskets
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Aidan-Fleming
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Originally posted by Darryl H
How long are you planning on having it out of a car?
If quite a while then why not go the whole hog and give the whole thing a good going over? Check the bores and crank etc. No harm in having a look and then you can change gaskets etc on the way
Probably not for a fare while mate! Just bought an engine stand so taking off the gearbox this weekend and cleaning all that up, give it a power wash and try get as much of the oily dirt off it, then paint it with hammerite! Then start stripping engine down. will check them things when on the stand as will be easier
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