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Old 01 April 2010, 10:03 PM
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Compression wasn't just down on that cylinder, there was none!

Either a valve has gone or the piston has. My money is on a piston with a bloody great big hole in it, poissibly even a knackered head and a knackered block.
Old 01 April 2010, 10:15 PM
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Hence why I asked about breathing...

Be nice if it was just a valve.
Old 02 April 2010, 06:56 PM
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Well got the engine out today (a big THANK YOU to C.J. & Eureka) and i'm afraid its bad news think i will let the photos do the talking

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Old 02 April 2010, 08:39 PM
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ouch!!!! bit gutting

what's the plan now then..........
Old 02 April 2010, 08:42 PM
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F*** knows, gonna ponder over the weekend what to do
Old 02 April 2010, 08:45 PM
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I see what you mean about the bore
Old 02 April 2010, 11:35 PM
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Is that too much damage to have it bored out and fit larger pistons / rings? or is that not a good idea with scoob engines?
Old 03 April 2010, 12:00 AM
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Normally I love being bang on the money and right about something not on this occasion though.

Can't tell from the pictures but looks like you might be able to rebore and drop some oversize pistons in. Crank and rods should be ok but I'd get some new rod bolts just to be on the safe side.

Head looks salvageable but again it's hard to tell from the pictures.

My offer still stands with the SCDB by the way.

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Old 07 April 2010, 07:53 AM
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Ouch - doesnt look great in there
Old 07 April 2010, 09:08 AM
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Number 3 piston

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Old 07 April 2010, 09:10 AM
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Mice been at it?
Old 17 April 2010, 05:02 PM
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Well guys i've made my decision.............i'm breaking the car

Its been sitting outside my house for a month now and i have zero enthusiasm to fix it

If anyone wants anything keep a lookout in the for sale section or PM me
Old 17 April 2010, 10:27 PM
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A decision you'll regret I think!!
Old 17 April 2010, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by dazdavies
A decision you'll regret I think!!
maybe, maybe not, just cant be bothered with the car now, will know in a few months

See yours is coming along nicely
Old 18 April 2010, 10:45 AM
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Old 18 April 2010, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by trails
Don't be sad Ian, i really did lose interest in the car and i'm happier now ive made a decision to break and bits are going quick
Old 18 April 2010, 01:00 PM
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Tough decision Ian, hope it goes well and you don't do something silly like buy a diesel!
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Originally Posted by ZEN Performance
Tough decision Ian, hope it goes well and you don't do something silly like buy a diesel!
Yeah it was Paul but i really did lose all interest in the car, hmmm what about a diesel turbo lol
Old 18 April 2010, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Granby
Don't be sad Ian, i really did lose interest in the car and i'm happier now ive made a decision to break and bits are going quick
cheers for the call Ian, makes a lot more sense now
Old 18 April 2010, 07:32 PM
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Lost interest in your Scooby, or Scoobies ?

There are some nice ones for sale out there for good money !
Old 18 April 2010, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SkullFudge
Lost interest in your Scooby, or Scoobies ?

There are some nice ones for sale out there for good money !
Lost interest in scoobies
Old 18 April 2010, 10:54 PM
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Shame to see it happen mate. Needs must, and understand your frustrations.

All the best

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Old 03 May 2010, 06:18 PM
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Well i might as well bring this thread to a end, the wagon is in bits apart from the bodyshell & 90% of the bits are sold



Got my new car now which i'm very happy with but i've gone sensible as i've bought a Vauxhall.......................................... ...Monaro 6 litre V8 (452bhp & 466ft lbs)

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Old 03 May 2010, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Granby
Well i might as well bring this thread to a end, the wagon is in bits apart from the bodyshell & 90% of the bits are sold



Got my new car now which i'm very happy with but i've gone sensible as i've bought a Vauxhall.......................................... ...Monaro 6 litre V8 (452bhp & 466ft lbs)







Very nice Ian !
Old 03 May 2010, 06:35 PM
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stonkin car there dude
well done you know it makes sense !! your not getting any younger you know ......

lol
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Old 03 May 2010, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by eureka
stonkin car there dude
well done you know it makes sense !! your not getting any younger you know ......

lol
bert
Your right bert, i need my comforts at my age
Old 03 May 2010, 07:02 PM
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cats out finally...sideways much more yet ?
Old 03 May 2010, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by trails
cats out finally...sideways much more yet ?
No not yet, got to find the right place as its quite a big car thats even bigger sideways
Old 03 May 2010, 08:48 PM
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i'd quite happily go from a scoob to one of those!!!

get some open pipes and lose the cats then get some vids up!!!
Old 04 May 2010, 07:45 AM
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Nice, had one of the VXR500's in the other day, 500bhp and 500lbft, awesome drive. Have fun !
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