K17VGY
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is there anything else that might as well be done at the same time as im also doing the oil and fuel filters sprak plugs etc .
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DaveyLC
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Rollers and tensioner are a must as generally they are what fail.
And ideally you should change the water pump at the same time.
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andyc1234
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aye belt water pump and tensioners do oil and plugs if your bored but you dont need to
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K17VGY
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yeah i got the full cambelt kit so just the water pump 2 get
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K17VGY
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what oil would you guys recomend i no its 10w-40 but what brands
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DaveyLC
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10w40 semi synth.. anything other than castrol magnatec.
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S@M
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just se the 10-40 GM stuff if its standard
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K17VGY
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sound as tht guys thanks for the help
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Sean-B
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
10w40 semi synth.. anything other than castrol magnatec.
 why not castrol magnatec
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Craig P
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It the Haynes Manual it recommends (sp) 15W40.Although it all depends on the Milage Etc?
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Dale
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get cambelt kit and do water pump at same time
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Cypriot_Sri_Geeza
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quote:
Originally posted by Sean-B
quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
10w40 semi synth.. anything other than castrol magnatec.
why not castrol magnatec
+1
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by Cypriot_Sri_Geeza
quote:
Originally posted by Sean-B
quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
10w40 semi synth.. anything other than castrol magnatec.
why not castrol magnatec
+1
A few years back there was a big thing about it.. It doesnt hold its quoted viscosity it ends up turning to piss water which isnt very good for an old or high mileage engine.
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gavin18787
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yer I have heard simular things on honda forums about the castrol. Just use GM as its cheaper anyway.
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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DaveyLC
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Yeah if you can get it trade club its just over £30 for 20 litres! (4 bottles).
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K17VGY
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i take it u just get it from local vaux dealer
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gavin18787
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aye
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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K17VGY
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sorted
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Adam-D
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halfords 10-40 is good,
mobil, too
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Sean-B
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
quote:
Originally posted by Cypriot_Sri_Geeza
quote:
Originally posted by Sean-B
quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
10w40 semi synth.. anything other than castrol magnatec.
why not castrol magnatec
+1
A few years back there was a big thing about it.. It doesnt hold its quoted viscosity it ends up turning to piss water which isnt very good for an old or high mileage engine.
bollocks 
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