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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:
Originally posted by escortgti.com
Yeh mate thats what I plan :)

Picking it up tommorow

Not too sure about doing bearing shells etc tho , think I may cause more harm than good :|


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 :)

Picking it up tommorow

Not too sure about doing bearing shells etc tho , think I may cause more harm than good :|


ed

posted on 18th Feb 06 at 20:14

Rough costs only:

Upper and lower gasket set: £50
Timing belt kit: £80-100
Water pump: £30
Bearing shells: £30
Big end bolts: £10-20
Head bolts: £20-30

So not much of a huge outlay. Will take you a day or two - paint the block up black or blue too ;)


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 ?

Anything else I should do ?


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 ?

Doing these things it should run pretty well?

Any specialist tools required ?

Cheers
Gregor


carnoisseurcraig

posted on 12th Feb 06 at 20:00

quote:
Originally posted by ed
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...



: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:
Originally posted by corsa808
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.


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.

Ask for receipts for previous work done, especially if the seller says 'its had blah blah etc etc' No receipt, its not been done imo.


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


http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=264438

:lol:

[Edited on 11-02-2006 by Basscrazy]


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 ?

And what work is essential before converting , i.e timing belt on a 1.6 etc ?

Cheers
Gregor