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Archie
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4th May 08 at 14:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi folks.

Started stripping my car today to replace the timing chain gasket.

I've hit a slight stumbling block.
There are 3 inverted torx bolts that hold the engine mount onto the engine.

Got 1st one out no probs, other 2 are in recessed holes and im having difficulty getting into them (Tried a universal knuckle etc)

Any of you guys shed some light.
I'm a mechanic so got access to most tools (Well what i remembered to lift out my toolbox on Friday night)

Cheers
dopydanny08
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4th May 08 at 14:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
mite sound a bit outtaz but not ment to b but a mechanic asking for help hmmmmmm
swedge
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4th May 08 at 14:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by dopydanny08
mite sound a bit outtaz but not ment to b but a mechanic asking for help hmmmmmm


lol every1 needs help at times
Archie
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4th May 08 at 15:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Well i've never worked on vauxhalls i work for a renault dealer, at least at work if i fuck something up i can get help off another tech but its my own car so i'd rather not make a cunt of it.
ryzer
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4th May 08 at 15:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by dopydanny08
mite sound a bit outtaz but not ment to b but a mechanic asking for help hmmmmmm


you should ask for help with your engish skills, and stop posting crap.

what car / engine is it mate?
Archie
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4th May 08 at 15:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
It's a Corsa B with an X12XE 1.2 16valve engine.
ryzer
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4th May 08 at 15:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
right is this the one just to the left of the engine? if so, my dad and I undid the other bolts on the mount that connects to the actual body of the car. then we jacked up the engine, or lowered it at an angle to get into the other bolts, this job is a right pain in the arse to do.
Archie
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Yeah its at the left if your standing looking down at the engine.

Originally i took the 15mm nut & 15mm bolt out as it looked like the mount just split there then i could jack the engine up.

Then after that i took the 4x E10/E12 bolts out but still no joy, i take it i will need a large lever to pull it out the chassis ?
ryzer
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4th May 08 at 15:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeah i think we are on the same track here, my bros car, which we did it on, didnt need leverage, but i think a spot of gentle encouragement wouldnt go amiss!
Archie
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4th May 08 at 16:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ok, well the sales dept is open til 6 so i think i may and go retreive excalibar from my toolbox (AKA my big fucking lever)

Cheers for your help, didnt wanna start levering like a madman and break something.
ryzer
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4th May 08 at 16:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
im not promising that wont happen! lol
Archie
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4th May 08 at 16:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nothing every easy when i do my own car lol.

 
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