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tonyst

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Just to say thanks to this forum for the excellent FAQ and the members who answered, what would be to them, my stupid and obvious queries.

I have managed to strip and rebuild the cylinder head, new timing motor kit and water pump, starter motor, radiator, and thermostat.

I would say to anyone just give it a go. I had never done anything except the basic oil change etc. and had never considered doing the timing, never mind the rest. And don't be afraid to ask the obvious as, from experience, you will get good advice.
Posted 27th Sep 2012 at 19:21
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tonyst

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Don't know where that funny A came from in the title, but I can't do it again
Posted 27th Sep 2012 at 19:23
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ian7675

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Seems to be doing it all over the forum.

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Posted 27th Sep 2012 at 19:24
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owain

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tonyst wrote:
I have managed to strip and rebuild the cylinder head, new timing motor kit and water pump, starter motor, radiator, and thermostat.


Fair play for that, never dared do it myself and I'm not generally afraid of a spanner.

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Posted 27th Sep 2012 at 19:26
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probably your Jeremy Beadle hands

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Posted 27th Sep 2012 at 19:30
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owain

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rikky wrote:
probably your Jeremy Beadle hands


Combined with my T-rex arms it's a recipe for disaster

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Posted 27th Sep 2012 at 19:31
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tonyst

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One thing I did find out and that is that small hands are a great advantage. My fat hands and stubby fingers are not a good combination. Be alright when all the bits of skin burn off the exhaust manifold.
Posted 27th Sep 2012 at 19:38
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bigbadbowen

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Does it run ok now then ?
Posted 27th Sep 2012 at 19:40
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tonyst

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To be honest it hasn't been driven but it has been running for about 20 minutes and all the temps are fine and there's no worrying noises now the followers have calmed down.
Posted 27th Sep 2012 at 20:41
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rich306

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Well done buddy Smile it is good fun isn't it!! I remember doing my first cylinder head, not doing it again for a while though lol!!

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Posted 27th Sep 2012 at 23:34
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tvrfan007

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Always been apprehensive about the cambelt myself but need to do it when I get home for peace of mind, probably related to the high cost of failure Laugh. Fair play mate. Smile

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Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 05:21
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You're more than welcome, that's what we are all here for.

Well done for finding the confidence to give it a go, it's very satisfying when it all goes to plan isn't it? Thumbs up

As for the funny "A" symbol appearing, it is connected to using the pound symbol there must be a coding bug I think. Yes

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Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 11:53
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arigti6

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owain wrote:
tonyst wrote:
I have managed to strip and rebuild the cylinder head, new timing motor kit and water pump, starter motor, radiator, and thermostat.


Fair play for that, never dared do it myself and I'm not generally afraid of a spanner.


I would love to do a head rebuild, had ago at striping a Cylinder head at college. Although it was 'out' and it was a mini digger engine LOL

Good on you though! I may buy a second car one day as a little project but that will only happen if I can either afford to rent a workshop/lock up or have a decent size garage and of course afford to buy a 2nd car Smile

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Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 18:30
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tonyst

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stan_306gti6 wrote:


As for the funny "A" symbol appearing, it is connected to using the pound symbol there must be a coding bug I think. Yes


That funny "A" symbol seems to be breeding
Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 18:55
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ian7675

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tonyst wrote:
stan_306gti6 wrote:


As for the funny "A" symbol appearing, it is connected to using the pound symbol there must be a coding bug I think. Yes


That funny "A" symbol seems to be breeding


I'm surprised Owain hasn't given us a 500 word post on why this is happening...

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Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 19:11
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owain

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ian7675 wrote:
I'm surprised Owain hasn't given us a 500 word post on why this is happening...


Was tempted earlier, but I don't have time today for the flocks of hot women who try and batter down my door whenever I start talking about extended ASCII character sets.

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Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 19:12
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ian7675

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owain wrote:
ian7675 wrote:
I'm surprised Owain hasn't given us a 500 word post on why this is happening...


Was tempted earlier, but I don't have time today for the flocks of hot women who try and batter down my door whenever I start talking about extended ASCII character sets.


I actually feel slightly disappointed Sad

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Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 19:15
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rich306

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ian7675 wrote:
owain wrote:
ian7675 wrote:
I'm surprised Owain hasn't given us a 500 word post on why this is happening...


Was tempted earlier, but I don't have time today for the flocks of hot women who try and batter down my door whenever I start talking about extended ASCII character sets.


I actually feel slightly disappointed Sad


I think i need to see the original 500 word essay to fully grasp this joke lol

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jamiek_uk2000 wrote:
You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time
- Top Tip!!!
Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 19:29
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ian7675

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rich306 wrote:
ian7675 wrote:
owain wrote:
ian7675 wrote:
I'm surprised Owain hasn't given us a 500 word post on why this is happening...


Was tempted earlier, but I don't have time today for the flocks of hot women who try and batter down my door whenever I start talking about extended ASCII character sets.


I actually feel slightly disappointed Sad


I think i need to see the original 500 word essay to fully grasp this joke lol


owain>Profile>View all Owain's posts....then just pick one, it shouldn't take too long to find one of his "epic" posts.

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Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 19:52
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owain

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That is not a place I would ever recommend going.

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Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 19:58
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