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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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my bigends recently went due to lack of attention (oil leak)
im now a bit stumped on what to do should i repair my current block. source a new one. ive got the engine ready to take out just cant get the gearbox seperated from motor but thats a diffrent subject.
I would apreciate any advice on where to source or repair my block for a small budget
cheers craig
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Try David @ API Engines - he normally has a good selection of rebuilt and low mileage engines.

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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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not sure where to get a block from but have you taken the clutch pivot fork pin out from behind the starter motor?
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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im not sure i only took out the four bolts i could see conecting the box to block. that must be the little bugger keeping it together
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gaz-cole
not sure where to get a block from but have you taken the clutch pivot fork pin out from behind the starter motor?

as said you need to take the clutch pivot fork pin out from behind the starter motor to allow them to be seperated
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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where u based matie?
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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in dorset mate
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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if your working on a budget i wouldnt buy one from API engines
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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if your working on a budget i wouldnt buy one from API engines

Why? We have a range of prices to suit all budgets.

Don't post comments like that without some sort of explanation, it isn't helpful.

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