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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #90 on: 16 January 2007, 22:04:11 »
different make of car...

There is a chance... but it all depends on how far apart the sprockets are from each other

the rover one looks considerably differnent from vx..
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #91 on: 16 January 2007, 22:52:47 »
i am pi$$ed off i have to be at uni end of this week, sounds like a fun job.

With free bacon buttys and tea supply, I could have brought the Senny around too  >:(
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #92 on: 17 January 2007, 07:20:55 »
A certain piece of software reckons you need a camshaft locking tool and a flywheel locking tool
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #93 on: 17 January 2007, 10:23:56 »
vx cam lock wont do guys, get the Draper one for the Rover its just one small locking wedge.

Should get it cheap n decent motor factors as there about £5-£10 off ebay.

Whats make of (head) gasket did you get Jamie..?
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #94 on: 17 January 2007, 11:16:48 »
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Whats make of (head) gasket did you get Jamie..?
One I'd never heard of - UltraPart.  We have to take what we can get around here  :'(
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #95 on: 17 January 2007, 12:12:01 »
It still says you need a flywheel locking tool ......as well as a cam locking tool.
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« Reply #96 on: 17 January 2007, 13:08:44 »
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One I'd never heard of - UltraPart.  We have to take what we can get around here  :'(


sell the Rover after you fix it - it WILL happen again in time im afraid  :-/
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #97 on: 17 January 2007, 15:54:54 »
im thinking too, those head bolts were expensive - have you physically purchased `em Jamie?
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #98 on: 17 January 2007, 15:57:37 »
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im thinking too, those head bolts were expensive - have you physically purchased `em Jamie?
Yeah, needed in a hurry, only 1 option around here really...
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« Reply #99 on: 17 January 2007, 15:58:23 »
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One I'd never heard of - UltraPart.  We have to take what we can get around here  :'(


sell the Rover after you fix it - it WILL happen again in time im afraid  :-/
Its been good for 70k. If it lasts the same again, I will be more than happy...
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #100 on: 17 January 2007, 15:59:18 »
A camlock (only) bought. Draper one, £6.99.
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #101 on: 17 January 2007, 17:47:51 »
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A camlock (only) bought. Draper one, £6.99.


Sounds about right  :y
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #102 on: 17 January 2007, 20:20:53 »
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A camlock (only) bought. Draper one, £6.99.


Sounds about right  :y

Book says, remove starter motor, lock flywheel, after locking cams.....
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #103 on: 17 January 2007, 20:25:25 »
I believe JamesV6CDX has done this a few times before, so hopefully knows how to do it 'not by the book' ;)
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #104 on: 17 January 2007, 20:27:32 »
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I believe JamesV6CDX has done this a few times before, so hopefully knows how to do it 'not by the book' ;)

Isn't there a flywheel locking tool in the V6 cam kit?
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