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Title: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 April 2008, 13:57:16
Ok, just a quick post to see that we have everything required, I ahve got the following

1 pair of re-built 3.0 heads.
1 pair of exhaust manifolds
Full set of spare lifters
Spare bolts
Green Goo
Black Goo
Grey Goo
Flange sealent
Assorted O rings
Grease,
Copper slip
loctite thread lock
Full tool kit
Tap and die set
Torque wrenches
Misc spares
Cam cover gasket kit
Head bolts

I am not bringing my jack and stands (which we will need)

If we can get a list of tiems on here so I cna just check we have everything
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Jimbob on 25 April 2008, 14:00:40
I will bring 1 o-ring for the thermostat  ;D

Supply of coke

Camera

Can chuck my tools, jack and stands in if it helps.
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Entwood on 25 April 2008, 14:03:45
I don't actually see "new head gaskets" on that list ........ but perhaps I'm blind ......   :)

As  won't be there I'll get back in me box ...

Good luck fellas  :)

 :y :y
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Jimbob on 25 April 2008, 14:04:38
Suspect Jaime will have those and coolant etc
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 April 2008, 14:58:58
Jamie should have:

2 off headgaskets for a 3.0
2 off exhaust manifold to head gaskets
2 off exhaust manifold to front pipe gaskets
4 off coolant bridge dowty washers
4 off oil cooler to oil pipe metal washers
1 off coolant transfer pipe to block rubber seal
Oil
Oil filter
Anti freze
Sump plug washer
Water pump? (dont recall)
2 off stat housing to bridge pipe seals


I also have an oil cooler on sale or return
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 April 2008, 15:15:28
Ow yes, 2 quid for me breakfast buttie.
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Elite Pete on 25 April 2008, 15:17:18
Ive got

Set camcover gaskets
Full tool kit
axle stands and jack
black goo
Loctite 598 goo
stud lock
two torque wrenches
carb cleaner
gallon of diesel
oil and filter
exhaust manifold to downpipe gasket
and most importantly some pocket money for some bacon butties :y
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: maria on 25 April 2008, 15:55:24
A message for you Mark.... if its not too much trouble and you have them, please can you bring a strobe light, a vac gauge and if you have one,  a 32mm viscous fan coupling spanner?  ::)
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 April 2008, 15:58:01
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A message for you Mark.... if its not too much trouble and you have them, please can you bring a strobe light, a vac gauge and if you have one,  a 32mm viscous fan coupling spanner?  ::)


32mm spanner might be an issue.....got a strobe light and vac gauge though so will put them in.

Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: bob.dent on 25 April 2008, 15:59:32
Just being nosey, but who's having a head gasket change? :-?
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 April 2008, 16:03:31
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Just being nosey, but who's having a head gasket change? :-?


The Boy......it would appear that he has a wetness problem.
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Tab on 25 April 2008, 16:04:18
Is this tommorow by any chance?
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 April 2008, 16:04:54
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Is this tommorow by any chance?


Yep.......at your friendly local barn.... :y
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: bob.dent on 25 April 2008, 16:05:53
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Just being nosey, but who's having a head gasket change? :-?


The Boy......it would appear that he has a wetness problem.

Ahh.....the usual then! ::) ;D
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Elite Pete on 25 April 2008, 16:09:44
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Just being nosey, but who's having a head gasket change? :-?
and Timbuk ::)
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Tab on 25 April 2008, 16:11:11
If i can get my pas sorted i'll pop down just to be nosey and take some pics :y
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Paulus on 25 April 2008, 16:34:42
I'll be in Chester all weekend, otherwise I'd come to raise some spirits.
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Jimbob on 25 April 2008, 17:33:21
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I'll be in Chester all weekend, otherwise I'd come to raise some spirits.


I wont  ;D
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: maria on 25 April 2008, 18:43:56
oh another message  >:(

Can someone bring a compression tester please  ;D

Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 April 2008, 19:26:10
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oh another message  >:(

Can someone bring a compression tester please  ;D



Its in.....this coffee had better be good  ;)
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: maria on 25 April 2008, 20:16:53
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oh another message  >:(

Can someone bring a compression tester please  ;D



Its in.....this coffee had better be good  ;)
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It will be mark because i shall be making and chocolate cake to go with it  it ;)
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 April 2008, 21:05:44
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oh another message  >:(

Can someone bring a compression tester please  ;D



Its in.....this coffee had better be good  ;)
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It will be mark because i shall be making and chocolate cake to go with it  it ;)


I love you...... :) :y
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2008, 22:11:46
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Jamie should have:

2 off headgaskets for a 3.0  CHECK
2 off exhaust manifold to head gaskets  CHECK
2 off exhaust manifold to front pipe gaskets  CHECK
4 off coolant bridge dowty washers  CHECK
4 off oil cooler to oil pipe metal washers  CHECK
1 off coolant transfer pipe to block rubber seal  CHECK
Oil  CHECK
Oil filter  CHECK - 7l
Anti freze  CHECK - 10l (plus 20l of water to get me there :o)
Sump plug washer - N/A - newer type with rubber seal
Water pump? (dont recall)  - CHECK
2 off stat housing to bridge pipe seals - CHECK



I also have an oil cooler on sale or return
And stat. You saif you had a new transfer pipe for stat if reqd?
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2008, 22:12:35
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Ok, just a quick post to see that we have everything required, I ahve got the following

1 pair of re-built 3.0 heads.
1 pair of exhaust manifolds
Full set of spare lifters
Spare bolts
Green Goo
Black Goo
Grey Goo
Flange sealent
Assorted O rings
Grease,
Copper slip
loctite thread lock
Full tool kit
Tap and die set
Torque wrenches
Misc spares
Cam cover gasket kit
Head bolts

I am not bringing my jack and stands (which we will need)   <<< packed

If we can get a list of tiems on here so I cna just check we have everything
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2008, 22:13:31
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Just being nosey, but who's having a head gasket change? :-?


The Boy......it would appear that he has a wetness problem.
It happens at my age....
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2008, 22:15:04
Maria - I have an adjustable that goes to 32mm (as my viccy fan is 32mm), though its a bit wide if its tight.  I'll throw it in car anyway.
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2008, 22:19:06
If anyone thinks of anything else, please send me a text msg.

Timbuk/Mark/Pete/Jimbob - send me the postcode by text msg, can't remember way (yes, navigation has made me lazy  :-[)
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 25 April 2008, 22:28:29
i was gonna go for brekkie in shifnal 2mora as i was on that run till someone cried at work and got put on the handsworth run instead... >:( >:(
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Jimbob on 25 April 2008, 22:33:59
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If anyone thinks of anything else, please send me a text msg.

Timbuk/Mark/Pete/Jimbob - send me the postcode by text msg, can't remember way (yes, navigation has made me lazy  :-[)

Done  :y

Unit 20A
Lambsledge Lane Ind Est
Shifnal
TF11 8SD
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 April 2008, 23:45:34
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A message for you Mark.... if its not too much trouble and you have them, please can you bring a strobe light, a vac gauge and if you have one,  a 32mm viscous fan coupling spanner?  ::)

Is this spanner needed for the land rover Maria?
I will bring mine :y
Title: Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
Post by: Matchless on 25 April 2008, 23:50:27
Make sure you have more than one T55 bit between you in case of breakages