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[Andy B]

So, in an ideal world I would never want to see this pipe again…

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I watched Mark remove that pipe in a field somewhere (Newent ) ..... he'd obviously done it a few times even back then! 

[Stu.C]

So, in an ideal world I would never want to see this pipe again…

If it needs a new gasket, it's a 2x37mm. You're welcome to one - I can probably find the little packet of them in the garage, if necessary. 


https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=149577.0;all

[Dave G]

Thanks for the offer Stu. I’ll bear that in mind.
At the moment I’m just compiling a list of parts I will need when (if?) everything works out.
Cheers,
Dave

[Dave G]

Progress! 1-3-5 head is off.



Slight shiny patches on the inlet valves. Matching shiny on the piston crowns. All others are very dark.


Bores are very, very smooth.

Any damage opinions so far ?

2-4-6 next.

[Doctor Gollum]

If the valves are still true, then reseat them, if not replace them.

Pistons will take much worse to be actually damaged 

[Dave G]

A quick update. Second head off now, and cyl 6 is clearly showing daylight through the valve seat. So they’re all coming out for checking over.



Can anyone recommend a suitable valve spring compressor for these engines ?
Bearing in mind I might only use it 24 48 times…

Cheers.

[Doctor Gollum]

That's your smoking gun alright

[countrywoman]

I used my generic one with swappable end, different dia. Draper or something like that, you will need to tap the end with a hammer to release the collets and a small stick magnet to pick them out. Dab of grease to hold them to the valve when they go back in

[Dave G]

OK. I have a little hammer, a stick magnet (very handy given the number of parts and sockets I’ve dropped), and I have grease.

I’ll have a look at what Machine Mart have to offer for the tool.

Thanks CountryWoman, at least it feels like I’m getting somewhere.

[Nick W]

Can anyone recommend a suitable valve spring compressor for these engines ?
Bearing in mind I might only use it 24 48 times…

Cheers.

Here you go:  LINK


Used on my V6, several K-series and an A-series. The lever action ones are slightly quicker, but the one I bought in 1990 won't reach modern heads.


I don't use magnets, but cheap pointed tweezers to remove the collets, with a dab of grease to refit them

[Dave G]

Thanks for the suggestion Nick, ordered one Sunday, arrived this morning and all valves now out.
Only 11 quid too.
Cheers