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chris_evz · Post by **chris_evz** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:18 pm

hi i need my hg done so south wales anyone know some where cheap and good
i got head set but no tools

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:20 pm

Is yours 8v or 16v, but either way, go and buy some decent tools and DIY, it will be cheaper, and you get a really good feeling when she fires up and runs

nightfire18 · Post by **nightfire18** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:23 pm

its not a nice feeling when u turn the key and fire up, than u need ne head bolts and gasket again and wish u paid sum 1 to do it.

i am NOT talking from experience

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:24 pm

trust me it isnt that difficult, just take your time, and have a good manual to work from.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:24 pm

halfords pro socket set Â£100

couple of other bits and bobs, and a few consumables, and a few service items, maybe another 70quid on top, then you can do it yourself.

The K needs a little more care than normal, but its not outside anyones realm to do it. Someone nearby can prolly give you a hand?

shane25 · Post by **shane25** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:02 pm

i'll second that halfords socket set, best christmas prezzie ever

but yeah like the other said do it yourself you will feel so much better knowing you done it yourself, if you get stuck you only got to have a look or just ask on here, theres always some 1 about to give you a hand,

will-220GSiTurbo · Post by **will-220GSiTurbo** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:28 pm

trouble is,if you have never had to set the timing up, or torque the head down etc,although its easy,it can cost more to put a chupa chup up right.
im not knocking you couldnt do it yourself,its the experience that gets the job done properly

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:35 pm

But on the flip side it is only by doing it that you get the experience

There must be a first time for everything

will-220GSiTurbo · Post by **will-220GSiTurbo** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:39 pm

^^ i agree.it will help with the experience,but i know that its a pretty hard task to get right for a learner diy mechanic.
with people like ourselves,im sure we can point him in the right direction tho.

shane25 · Post by **shane25** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:43 pm

there must be some 1 close by on here that can stand and take the pith (aka guidance)

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:44 pm

I did my very fist HG, 3 months ago on a Nasp M series 820.

I took my time, asked lots of questions on here, and apart from me c0cking the timing up slightly, she fired first time, it was a great feeling, and i certainly have the confidence to do it again on any engine as long as i had such excellent technical support as i had from this site!

will-220GSiTurbo · Post by **will-220GSiTurbo** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:06 pm

^^i stand corrected then!
fair play as those M/T series are an ar$e to get right.
i suppose if in doubt,dont try and start it, and remember, if you turn the engine over while the head is off, if the valves are open when the head is put back on,and the pistons are up, you will bend the valves as you torque the head down!!

shane25 · Post by **shane25** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:14 pm

when i done my T16 i managed to put it back together and get it started with 1 of the cams a tooth out, 3 times i put it back in the same place trying to get it right and everytime it started, did eventualy get it right, and it such a great feeling when it does go right, the T16 was my second twin cam ive done, the first was a lancer gti, and that was a complete biatch, done loads of 8 valve heads, much easier

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:33 pm

The M series i did, both cams were 1 tooth out, and likewise, every time i corrected it, when i stood back and looked they were in the same place lol

will-220GSiTurbo · Post by **will-220GSiTurbo** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:01 pm

try timing an audi a6 2.8 quattro, i did a belt failure one at work.
complete ar$e to do

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:02 pm

LOL beyond my meagre skills lol

will-220GSiTurbo · Post by **will-220GSiTurbo** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:07 pm

whooooo tha daddy!!
(sorry)

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:09 pm

dreaddan · Post by **dreaddan** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:19 pm

I did my first K in the rain and snow

Some spanners, torque wrenches and some pashance is what is needed.

It took me 3(or 4) evnings as I coudnt get the lower pully bolt off and had to not change the cam belt. And I stuffed the timing (mark your pullys!)
I recon next time I could do it in a after noon.

Dan

doughts · Post by **doughts** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:29 pm

First HG I did was a Cortina 1600 Mk2, and I've just done my ti. It went straight back together fired up first time no probs, couldn't believe it as nothing goes right normally in this house

Tocca · Post by **Tocca** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:06 pm

if ya got the parts i can do it for a fee! If you got MSN its - Tocca2000@hotmail.com. Got a few other jobs to do first. But ill see if i can get ya in between engine swaps of a Fiesta and Vectra!

Let me know and ill give ya a price

beeniemac · Post by **beeniemac** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 1:31 am

Its good fun, intresting and you get a massive sense of acheivement when you sort it yourself for a fraction of the price

Then the next time something goes wrong you already have loads of tools and then the costs really start to plummit

BlueRover · Post by **BlueRover** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 11:59 am

Mmmm, K series.
If you take the head bolts out, doesn't the sump fall to the floor ?

Post by **agw_01** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:06 pm

BlueRover wrote:Mmmm, K series.
If you take the head bolts out, doesn't the sump fall to the floor ?

Oi, leave it you! You anti-K series person you

Post by **Punx0r** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:06 pm

BlueRover wrote:Mmmm, K series.
If you take the head bolts out, doesn't the sump fall to the floor ?

N, but if you look at the engine funny with the bolts out then the whole car can explode in a ball of flames

BlueRover · Post by **BlueRover** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:20 pm

agw_01 wrote:
BlueRover wrote:Mmmm, K series.
If you take the head bolts out, doesn't the sump fall to the floor ?
Oi, leave it you! You anti-K series person you

Look who's talking (Mr I'm dumping my K for a T)

Post by **agw_01** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:24 am

BlueRover wrote:Look who's talking (Mr I'm dumping my K for a T)

Not because it broke though!

I'm gonna get another K and strap it to my push bike.

chris_evz · Post by **chris_evz** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 1:17 pm

anyone in my area that might have a torque wrench as i now have everything except the torque wrench lol

Tocca · Post by **Tocca** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:54 pm

i got one :p However just go buy one from Halfords. You attempting it your self mate?

chris_evz · Post by **chris_evz** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:05 pm

i am thinking of it

Tocca · Post by **Tocca** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:06 pm

If ya want it done i can do it for a reaosnable price