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ed |
posted on 19th Feb 06 at 16:40 |
Using new bolts of course. | |
Dave A |
posted on 19th Feb 06 at 11:16 |
quote: might as well check them. easy job to do, remove sump, remove caps, inspect shells, replace, tighten caps to the correct torque. | |
Gregor |
posted on 18th Feb 06 at 20:20 |
Yeh mate thats what I plan :) | |
ed |
posted on 18th Feb 06 at 20:14 |
Rough costs only: | |
Gregor |
posted on 18th Feb 06 at 20:09 |
ttt | |
Gregor |
posted on 13th Feb 06 at 21:19 |
Replacing basic parts etc what sort of cost am I looking at ? | |
Rileysport |
posted on 13th Feb 06 at 14:50 |
I bought my xe with receipts etc... still a quick checkover revealed blown rocker gasket, dizzy seal. changed cambelt as matter of course, that way i know and can prove when it was changed :thumbs: | |
Gregor |
posted on 13th Feb 06 at 14:40 |
Nice one , much does that cost roughly ? | |
carnoisseurcraig |
posted on 12th Feb 06 at 20:00 |
quote: :thumbs: good advice. By all means get the engine cheap but while its out and easy to get to change as many things as you can. Big end shells are a great shout especially while the engine is out. Shells are pennies and its piece of mind as well. Same with the head gasket. Wont cost much and also a doddle to do with an engine on the bench. | |
ed |
posted on 12th Feb 06 at 19:42 |
With private sales it's a bit of a risk... I would do a full gasket change and clean out, timing belt water pump and idlers and possibly the bearing shells before fitting the engine, but it's up to you... Just depends on the milage too... | |
Dave A |
posted on 12th Feb 06 at 16:50 |
just a bar/ ratchet with the correct socket to turn the crank | |
Gregor |
posted on 12th Feb 06 at 14:03 |
quote: Does this need done with any sort of tool ? | |
Dave A |
posted on 12th Feb 06 at 10:49 |
turn the engine over by hand with the cam cover off to check timings ok and remove spark plugs. listen for anything that scrapes or knocks. check the condition of the cams and condition of the spark plugs and colour of the oil to see if its been looked after. | |
Rob B |
posted on 11th Feb 06 at 20:11 |
I bought mine with no reciepts etc, jsut with a good word done about 3k and seems alright so far.. :) | |
Adam_B |
posted on 11th Feb 06 at 20:00 |
check hoses for mayo type stuff, get this when oil and water mix, not good. Also check for general leakyness, rocker, head, sump etc. | |
jamied |
posted on 11th Feb 06 at 19:41 |
i bought me xe last week, wasnt too sure tbh, had had rebuild loads receipts and pics so i just went on tht (y) | |
Gregor |
posted on 11th Feb 06 at 19:00 |
ttt | |
Gregor |
posted on 11th Feb 06 at 15:18 |
lmao exactly | |
Basscrazy |
posted on 11th Feb 06 at 15:08 |
i think someone got excited when he saw this | |
Gregor |
posted on 11th Feb 06 at 15:07 |
What checks can you do BEFORE you buy it , bear in mind it would be out the car ? |