johnhara1
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Did you strip it all back down to polish the alternator? 
Did you not try another header tank cap? or have you confirmed HG failure?
I'd have weighed it in by now, fair play for crackin on so quick.
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possy
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neither do i, was so close to ringing greg up and telling him to come take the car
ben dont evan think of it you have come so far so dont let it get on your tits
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corsadonk
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I know it's a bit late now, but when I first piped up the coolant lines on my van, I had the hose from the head going to the res, which did pretty much the same as your getting over filling the res. The only thing I can think is because you've by-pass the matrix, the water from the head is going into the water bar and back filling the res. Or the other way round.
I would of tried blanking off both of them pipes, if they're joined together.
Also was the block decked? I know them Comitec gasket tend to go, if everything isn't flat. Mine did it on my XE.
Video is cool, looks a right fucking monster. 
As has been said, fairplay for keeping at it.
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bigron1988
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thanks guys, all the water pipes are the same way they have been for the lasr 1000 miles so kind of rulles that out, header cap was sealing ok, no the block wasent decked, thats one of the reasons for taking the whole engine out as i was just going to take head of but steve boy said the block will need decking , so upgrade time lol
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corsadonk
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This is how mine went, but it ran fine because it was only between the bores.
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FlaFFy_91
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quote:
Originally posted by bigron1988
thanks guys, all the water pipes are the same way they have been for the lasr 1000 miles so kind of rulles that out, header cap was sealing ok, no the block wasent decked, thats one of the reasons for taking the whole engine out as i was just going to take head of but steve boy said the block will need decking , so upgrade time lol
what you going to upgrade to ben?
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bigron1988
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have to wait till tomorow steveboy is trying to get hold of the parts but there is a wait on them atm so he is going to ring me tomorow
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3i_gaz
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quote:
Originally posted by FlaFFy_91
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Originally posted by bigron1988
thanks guys, all the water pipes are the same way they have been for the lasr 1000 miles so kind of rulles that out, header cap was sealing ok, no the block wasent decked, thats one of the reasons for taking the whole engine out as i was just going to take head of but steve boy said the block will need decking , so upgrade time lol
what you going to upgrade to ben?
A VAG hopefully
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flybikeslee
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Got a nice zaffy GSI for sale...
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bigron1988
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Yer I heard the price
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keidicko
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Ben its dickos mate Keiron who give you the alternator i can get your block decked for you when ever you want and your head checked at the same time !
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bigron1988
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cheers mate but gna take it to steveboy
at least this was clean
for some reason the alt is hitting on here , any idea if im using the wrong alt??
oh and also i must of over tightened the turbo oil feed as cracked the block
spoke to steve boy this morining and im taking my spare block to him, going up mondayand might end up using that insted, having under piston oil jets fitted , 1mm oversize inlet and exhaust valves fitter, upside down shims fitted , should take about 3/4 weeks at most as the head will be taken to neil roper for some work aswell
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Jon_C
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Crack in the block only using my phone and can't see pics too well but was the head gasket at fault?
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Steve
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yes although it was across the bores so cant see how that was affecting the collant
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Kieran
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3/4 weeks
At least its getting done bigger and better!
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GregGsi
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Originally posted by bigron1988
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Originally posted by Generation
Again? Don't know how you have the patience tbh
neither do i, was so close to ringing greg up and telling him to come take the car
do it do it lol
BHP vaux
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Graeme Dixon
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Just when we thought there was enough money spent already, fair play Ben, onward and upward as they say lol
Please ignore Greg the vulture
[Edited on 01-02-2012 by Graeme Dixon]
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GregGsi
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lol
BHP vaux
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bigron1988
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cant see anywhere where it was leaking so must be that the block wasent 100%flat
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corsadonk
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It does look like it's been making it's way to the water ways, but it doesn't look too bad. 
I don't think I would use one of them gaskets again, if I ever go back to a Vauxhall engine.
You are proper mental, going bigger and better. 
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scoobymark
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I remember Rc off Astra owners club cracked his block on his c20let, he also over tightened the oil feed. He tried everything to stop it leaking but the block was scrap in the end. Project looks awesome mate, been following this for a while.
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Daveskater
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I really need to read all of this one day Looked over a few pages last night and it look awesome
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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Col004
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You are not having much luck pal..
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bigron1988
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no col but thats the fun aiming for big power lol
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Nic Barnes
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I will be honest, your thread is what's stopping me getting on with mine as I know the costs of these things and I just can't justify it much anymore. Chins up though.
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