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a_j_mair

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16th Nov 05 at 22:11

right got the cylinder head off and the gasget is shot between no. 2 & 3
excellent, obviously found 1 problem

another thing i noticed was the 2 of the valves on the front of the engine on both sides were a light brown colour

pic to follow

Some of the valves look as if they are not sitting completely flush, should they all be ?
trying to get camera to work just now

Robin

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16th Nov 05 at 22:14

valves would not all sit flush, cams would be holding 4 of them slightly open

corsa_godfather

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16th Nov 05 at 22:14

would that not be to do with the gasket being broken that there browny?

Robin

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16th Nov 05 at 22:16

need pics to diagnose problem really

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16th Nov 05 at 22:17

all valves should be flush when the head is off and under the tension of the valve springs.

Strip the head and clean everything (valves etc)

replace valve stem seals.

Check valves are straight, then regrind valve seats..

not that hard a job with the right tools

Robin

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16th Nov 05 at 22:19

quote:
Originally posted by AK
all valves should be flush when the head is off and under the tension of the valve springs.

Strip the head and clean everything (valves etc)

replace valve stem seals.

Check valves are straight, then regrind valve seats..

not that hard a job with the right tools

the valves on my 1.6 stayed slightly open when the head was off, unless you turned the cams

Jake

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16th Nov 05 at 22:21

quote:
Originally posted by AK
all valves should be flush when the head is off and under the tension of the valve springs.

Strip the head and clean everything (valves etc)

replace valve stem seals.

Check valves are straight, then regrind valve seats..

not that hard a job with the right tools

and alot of patience, especially with the stem seals

a_j_mair

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16th Nov 05 at 22:21

trying to get pics up just now but the camera dock isnt working

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16th Nov 05 at 22:21

i thought cams were off...

myke

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16th Nov 05 at 22:23

rotate the cams and watch each set of valves in turn.
the lobes hold a few open whilst its at rest

a_j_mair

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16th Nov 05 at 22:23

uploading now

a_j_mair

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16th Nov 05 at 22:38

Dave A

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16th Nov 05 at 22:40

valve position is fine. got a pic of the head gasket?

looks like it was broke between 2&3?

[Edited on 16-11-2005 by corsa808]

a_j_mair

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16th Nov 05 at 22:44

yep it was broke between 2 and 3. no pic tho.
So all i need to do now is strip cylinder head, fit new valve stem seals and reassemble?
on second pic down
the 2 valves closet to camera second to the left are definetly ok, the are slightly raised
Beginning to worry that i put it back together and fuck up all the timing etc

Ryan_G1

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16th Nov 05 at 22:46

Are the valves sitting flush at the oppisite side from it is open? Where in ayrshire you from?

myke

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16th Nov 05 at 22:47

can't tell from the pics but are both of the mounting surfaces still flat where the breach was?

Dave A

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16th Nov 05 at 22:47

head looks fine. valve position looks fina as well. the only way they could be bent is if the cam has twisted (100% not going to happen) or contact with the pistons. (no sign of that from the pics)

might as well get the head done properly, new seals, skim, re-grind the valves etc....

[Edited on 16-11-2005 by corsa808]

Ryan_G1

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16th Nov 05 at 22:49

Are the cams still in the head when the pics were taken?

a_j_mair

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16th Nov 05 at 22:51

live outside mauchline
yep both side seem flush with no damage.
I have all the seals for the head gasket.
re-grind? what is this and what is the benifits
I am a novice with engines but only one way to learn, and im doing it

corsa_godfather

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16th Nov 05 at 22:52

mines would look good in ur car

standard engine with janspeed manifold £250

Ryan_G1

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16th Nov 05 at 22:52

Well if you need a hand gimme a shout. Im a mechanic and stay in kilmarnock

a_j_mair

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16th Nov 05 at 22:55

when are you free

could be some beer in it for you

not the engine would have the manifold off you tho ?

Ryan_G1

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16th Nov 05 at 22:57

What you needing a hand doing mate?

a_j_mair

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16th Nov 05 at 22:59

just wanting to change the head gasket and all associated seals check cylinder head is ok.
Think i mite get a valve spring compressor tomorrow and try do it all myself, just wouldnt mind having someone knowing what they are doing with regards to it all going back together and the timing etc all being spot on

Ryan_G1

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16th Nov 05 at 23:00

is the egine out of the car? I will give you a hand mate, just need to get a few of my hommers cleared up the now

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