Oh well, it was bound to happen, the engine has now blown up
15 September 2007, 11:23 PM
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As soon as I can sort some funds out dude, will collect them. Funds are a bit tight at the mo - for some reason
15 September 2007, 11:35 PM
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As soon as I can sort some funds out dude, will collect them. Funds are a bit tight at the mo - for some reason
Just give me shout when you're ready, they ain't going anywhere
17 September 2007, 12:04 PM
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Ready for lifting
17 September 2007, 12:15 PM
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Ready for slotting in
18 September 2007, 01:50 PM
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Engine and Box are both out now
18 September 2007, 02:05 PM
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good opertunity to jet wash the engine bay
cover it in dgreaser and leave it to soak. then give it a blast
18 September 2007, 02:49 PM
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Good idea, although I'm sure cookie will have another opportunity in the future
18 September 2007, 03:01 PM
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only another, not many more?
18 September 2007, 03:22 PM
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good idea on the engine bay clean, will do that tomorrow.
And yes the engine will come out again, to make room for a MI16 one day
18 September 2007, 03:53 PM
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Is it back in yet??
18 September 2007, 04:02 PM
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good idea on the engine bay clean, will do that tomorrow.
And yes the engine will come out again, to make room for a MI16 one day
give me a shout if you need anything.
18 September 2007, 11:23 PM
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give me a shout if you need anything.
Thanks mate
Engine hoist should be here tomorrow, so will be able to crack on. Got a nice new clutch to go in also. Bit nervous about that for some reason, never done one before.
19 September 2007, 10:08 AM
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Thanks mate
Engine hoist should be here tomorrow, so will be able to crack on. Got a nice new clutch to go in also. Bit nervous about that for some reason, never done one before.
Just buy a clutch alignment tool for £5 or so and they are easy...
19 September 2007, 01:23 PM
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Will get one today
Hoist still hasnt arrived so im stuck now
19 September 2007, 01:32 PM
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Should have said.. MarkB4 has mine at the mo but sure you could have used it....
19 September 2007, 01:55 PM
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Should have said.. MarkB4 has mine at the mo but sure you could have used it....
Finished with yours mate, just haven't got around to returning it yet...
Many thanks
19 September 2007, 01:57 PM
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Im in no rush for it back... keeps it outta my way..
19 September 2007, 02:06 PM
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Im in no rush for it back... keeps it outta my way..
Yeah but in mine
19 September 2007, 02:33 PM
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19 September 2007, 09:44 PM
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Thanks, but this way I can take my time without worrying abouit returning it. also Im sure it will get more use
And there is another one available in the ESC for lending once im finished
19 September 2007, 10:38 PM
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Just buy a clutch alignment tool for £5 or so and they are easy...
nah just use a socket on the end of an extension bar. then add a bit of electrical tape to get the size that you want.
only kidding, get the tool. i've done the above way before and also just use a big screwdriver and eyed it. best to have the right stuff though if it's the first one you've done
19 September 2007, 10:39 PM
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bought an alignment tool today, not sure what do do with it though, there are lots of twidly bits on it
19 September 2007, 10:43 PM
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short version, it goes through the hole in the pressure plate and the clutch and onto the centre of the fly wheel. making them all line up so that they are balanced.
bit more involved than that but that's the basics.
19 September 2007, 10:44 PM
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19 September 2007, 10:48 PM
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lot more involved that the last one i saw
i'll stick to my socket and bit of tape
sure spec c will point you in the right direction
19 September 2007, 10:50 PM
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just had a fiddle and sussed it, it grips the friction plate to the pressure plate untill its bolted up, then all come apart.
19 September 2007, 10:53 PM
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20 September 2007, 07:16 PM
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Hoist arrived today
And some lowering springs
15 October 2007, 12:05 PM
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Engine and gearbox all in now, new racing clutch fitted.
Few probs to overcome but its getting there now
Really wished i had labled all plug and connectors before removing them, oh well you live and learn.
15 October 2007, 12:14 PM
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Mark, Call me re the Subaru engine sometime.
David