Using new bolts of course.

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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 :|

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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 :|

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 ;)

ttt

Replacing basic parts etc what sort of cost am I looking at ?

Anything else I should do ?

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:

Nice one , much does that cost roughly ?

Doing these things it should run pretty well?

Any specialist tools required ?

Cheers
Gregor

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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...

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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...

just a bar/ ratchet with the correct socket to turn the crank

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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.

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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.

I bought mine with no reciepts etc, jsut with a good word done about 3k and seems alright so far.. :)

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.

i bought me xe last week, wasnt too sure tbh, had had rebuild loads receipts and pics so i just went on tht (y)

ttt

lmao exactly

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]

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