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Mark.W
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Is there any parts that people would recommend replacing before fitting the engine into the car?

Clutch looks to have plenty life left in it and the timing belt & pullys look in very good condition & not too old but will probably still replace these for peace of mind.

Anything else worth replacing?
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I'd do clutch as it's more of a ball ache doing it in the car.

Tensioners and belts I did for piece of mind. I did all the gaskets but then again I did a full rebuild.

CTS is worth changing because they're really cheap and can cause running problems if they are dodgey.

Spark plugs, HT leads if they look dodgey.

Can't think of too much else


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Oil pump gasket and front crank seal 100%,look at trouble i had.


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Timing belt and tensioners, only 50 odd quid for the kit so might as well do it while its out. Core plugs are probably worth doing although not massively important.

Change all the gaskets, you'll regret it in the long run if you don't once it starts leaking Don't need to do the head gasket.

Clutch you said is fine.

Thats all you really need to check while its out tbh, not much else. Check the water bar for any cracks if its a plastic one, there known for cracking and it will be much easier to change with the engine out.
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Not sure about doing ALL the gaskets as the engine is bone dry apart from the sump gasket in 1 corner.

Water pump
Timing belt kit
Clutch
Rocker cover gasket
Throttle body gasket
Inlet manifold gasket
Exhaust manifold Gasket
Spark plugs
HT leads
Sump/baffle plate gasket
Coolant temp sensor
Water bar (upgrading to metal one)
Crank seal
Oil pump gasket




[Edited on 11-07-2012 by Mark.W]
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Both thermostat gaskets Mark,mine leaked as soon as i had it running.


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Think il wait until it's all running because if they do leak it would be easily accessable Dan.

Can the gaskets be bought seperate so wont need to buy a complete thermostat?
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Yea they can be bought separate mate.



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full bottom end set from autovaux isnt expensive like mark

should get a thread up for this
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Champion.

Where's the best place for complete hose kits?
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Roose Motorsport imo even though I've never bought anything off it.

Anways we need pics of this engine?


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May get you 1 pic when it's done Dan.
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quote:
Originally posted by DansCorsaSXi
Oil pump gasket and front crank seal 100%,look at trouble i had.


Are they easy to do? and is it worth really doing if there is no sign of leaking?
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easy enough if the engines out imo
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I would do timing belt kit for sure, and then check for any signs of leakages, and change the appropriate parts.

IMO, when you start changing things that really don't need changed, then thats when you run into problems like breaking sensors or bolts, threading bolt holes and the likes.

Sods law really, when you start to change something for the good, it normally goes bad.

[Edited on 12-07-2012 by Corsa_Sport21]
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie-C
Timing belt and tensioners, only 50 odd quid for the kit so might as well do it while its out. Core plugs are probably worth doing although not massively important.

Change all the gaskets, you'll regret it in the long run if you don't once it starts leaking Don't need to do the head gasket.

Clutch you said is fine.

Thats all you really need to check while its out tbh, not much else. Check the water bar for any cracks if its a plastic one, there known for cracking and it will be much easier to change with the engine out.


50 quid for cambelt kit wheres this? I need a round tooth one
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Would get roose hoses as so much easier then bodging old ones
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quote:
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Originally posted by DansCorsaSXi
Oil pump gasket and front crank seal 100%,look at trouble i had.


Are they easy to do? and is it worth really doing if there is no sign of leaking?


Yea really easy. Once all belt and tensioners are off then you can get to the pump. I think there 10mm bolts about 6 of them. First though take the bottom pulley off,slide the spacer off and the you can see the seal. (middle of pump) Poke it out with a flat blade and prize it out. Make sure when you fit new one you do it evenily so it seals properly then I'd take pump off and change gasket.

[Edited on 12-07-2012 by DansCorsaSXi]


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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie-C
Timing belt and tensioners, only 50 odd quid for the kit so might as well do it while its out. Core plugs are probably worth doing although not massively important.

Change all the gaskets, you'll regret it in the long run if you don't once it starts leaking Don't need to do the head gasket.

Clutch you said is fine.

Thats all you really need to check while its out tbh, not much else. Check the water bar for any cracks if its a plastic one, there known for cracking and it will be much easier to change with the engine out.


50 quid for cambelt kit wheres this? I need a round tooth one


Autovaux. At least I think thats what I paid for mine?
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
I would do timing belt kit for sure, and then check for any signs of leakages, and change the appropriate parts.

IMO, when you start changing things that really don't need changed, then thats when you run into problems like breaking sensors or bolts, threading bolt holes and the likes.

Sods law really, when you start to change something for the good, it normally goes bad.

[Edited on 12-07-2012 by Corsa_Sport21]


That's what i was thinking mate.

Not sure what to do yet,just going to wait until the belt & pullys come off so i can look to see if there is any sign of leaking.



Any other bits recommded before i email the list to autovaux for prices?

[Edited on 12-07-2012 by Mark.W]
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If you change the oil pump, fit the SBD uprated inner gear and nylon relief.

I know it won't be cheap, but you're better off doing a full rebuild all off these engine have been around for ages, and have done loads of miles.
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25th Jul 12 at 23:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Don't really plan to change the oil pump as it's not really a rebuild just replacing necessary parts.How much is the sbd oil pump rebuild kit out of interest?

Belts and pullys were removed today and can't see any signs of any oil or anything around the pump so should i really remove the pump and replace the oil pump gasket and crank seal if there is no sign of leaking??

Knowing my luck id replace them and the new gaskets will end up leaking
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It's up to you. I changed mine and they haven't leaked


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Anything else recommended to replace?

Phoneing Autovaux tomorrow to order?

 
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