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[tunnie]

i think they would too...

just re-read my post above, my god how many spelling and grammer mistakes did i write!  

Wish the log book would hurry up....

[Taxi_Driver]

i think they would too...

just re-read my post above, my god how many spelling and grammer mistakes did i write!  

Wish the log book would hurry up....

I would have a go at what Mark suggested......

If you soak the studs in WD40 or similar the day before.....you'll have a better chance of them not snapping  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[tunnie]

Even though I have Expert Status on here  

I doubt i could do it, even just moving the engine a bit. I don't have to tools to move or lift the engine atall.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Breaking a car for the sake of a manifold gasket change is a bit extreme....

You can get the nuts/studs off without moving the engine (fiddly but can be done).

Then try to wiggle it out, you can always try levering the engine over.

[tunnie]

You make it sound so simple Mark!  

I take it you have to remove the heatshield to get acess to it? as i can't even see the manifold....

Might sell it as is... and move on to a more fun Project, I want an Oil Cooler fail one!  

[Taxi_Driver]

You make it sound so simple Mark!  

I take it you have to remove the heatshield to get acess to it? as i can't even see the manifold....

Might sell it as is... and move on to a more fun Project, I want an Oil Cooler fail one!  

Go on Tunnie....have a go at it.....im sure you can do it  [smiley=smiley.gif]

And if you do have probs you'll have help here.....plus maybe Jaime will help...

I'm gonna change the rad thermostat on my new veccy shortly....its nowhere near the rad....in fact built into the engine casing....i had probs when i changed it on my other veccy....but now i know what im doing  

Still waiting for my TC card   before i go vx dealer.....i need thermo for it / 10 ltr antifreeze...plus 20ltr of oil.....its been 4 weeks now since i applied....not heard a word  

[Taxi_Driver]

Oh....plus air filter....its really clogged up.....and Halfords dont stock em.....so carnt use trade card there  

Plus Omega is due oil change so need a vx filter for that.....still under warranty so want to use gen vx parts.

[TheBoy]

Tunnie, if you break the car, remember it has Projector headlights. Worth something.

[TheBoy]

I want an Oil Cooler fail one!  

Bloody mad fool

[STMO123]

If my oil cooler fails you can have mine. Hope I'm not tempting fate

[tunnie]

I want an Oil Cooler fail one!  

Bloody mad fool

 

Care to swap projects?  

I don't really want to break it, although the gearbox is on its last legs (feels like it going out of second )

[TheBoy]

At least yours goes!

Furthest I could get mine is the other side of Halse and back. Then it dumped its coolant  

[tunnie]

At least yours goes!

Furthest I could get mine is the other side of Halse and back. Then it dumped its coolant  

Oh another burst coolant pipe? - Same one you replaced before?

Well mine goes, but sounds quite bad.... and if any mud gets on the windscreen your nakered cause the washer jets are stuffed!

[TheBoy]

Nah, blew it out of coolant expansion cap  

Can't remember, did you say if it was the heated jets blocked, or the pipes?

[tunnie]

Nah, blew it out of coolant expansion cap  

Can't remember, did you say if it was the heated jets blocked, or the pipes?

 

The blocked top rad pipe maybe? One end was cool and the other was hot, maybe there is a blockage or air pocket in there?

Think its the pipe, motor works. When trying to remove the pipe to the drivers side jet, i accidently ripped the rubber. So tryed to wash the window anyway, had the pumping noise but no water came out from the jets, or around the bottom of the pipe were i ripped it.

So there must be a blockage between the main washer bottle and the pipes which lead to the bonnet. No water comes out of the tailgate washer either...  :-/