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Title: The forum strikes again!
Post by: Bo Bo on 05 November 2006, 12:51:52
Big thanks to Timbuk (again), he came round earlier & helped change my waterpump :y............ err, well OK he changed my waterpump with a bit of hindrance from me!!
The bad news is that the rattle is still there but nowhere near as bad (the waterpump was definitely on it's way out).
The good news is that without the pump making a noise we think we've narrowed the rattle down to the aux belt tensioner, so that'll be changed soon.
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: TheBoy on 05 November 2006, 12:53:39
I seem to recall there was a little play in your pump when we did cambelt?
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: theolodian on 05 November 2006, 17:22:47
I thought you lubed it when we did the cambelt?  Oh well.  ::)

I talked to timbuk.  You getting the door and the cam cover gaskets lined up for next weekend?  I don't have the small torque wrench.
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: Del Boy on 05 November 2006, 19:07:20
Well done to timbuk and bo bo
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: Bo Bo on 05 November 2006, 19:25:57
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I seem to recall there was a little play in your pump when we did cambelt?
Yes there was & it made a noise when we turned it by hand when we'd got it out, b**dy car's still rattling when cold though!
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: Bo Bo on 05 November 2006, 19:28:55
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I thought you lubed it when we did the cambelt?  Oh well.  ::)

I talked to timbuk.  You getting the door and the cam cover gaskets lined up for next weekend?  I don't have the small torque wrench.
Yes I did, but the new belt's so tight we think it's putting pressure on the tensioner,
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: theolodian on 05 November 2006, 19:37:01
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I thought you lubed it when we did the cambelt?  Oh well.  ::)

I talked to timbuk.  You getting the door and the cam cover gaskets lined up for next weekend?  I don't have the small torque wrench.
Yes I did, but the new belt's so tight we think it's putting pressure on the tensioner,
In theory the tension shouldn't change much.  More likely changed the focus of the pressure on the inner bearing race, was worn to the old position.
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: Bo Bo on 05 November 2006, 20:13:39
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In theory the tension shouldn't change much.  More likely changed the focus of the pressure on the inner bearing race, was worn to the old position.
Probably right, we tried Matchless's test with a screwdriver & we're pretty sure it's the tensioner....
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: Timbuk on 05 November 2006, 23:13:33
Guess who got bacon sandwiches again ::)
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: theolodian on 05 November 2006, 23:20:57
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Guess who got bacon sandwiches again ::)
Why do you think I'm pressing Bo Bo about the door?!  :D
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: Timbuk on 05 November 2006, 23:28:55
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Guess who got bacon sandwiches again ::)
Why do you think I'm pressing Bo Bo about the door?!  :D

I was trying to drag the job out till lunchtime  ::) but we couldn't go any slower :'(
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: Bo Bo on 06 November 2006, 07:04:46
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Guess who got bacon sandwiches again ::)
Why do you think I'm pressing Bo Bo about the door?!  :D

I was trying to drag the job out till lunchtime  ::) but we couldn't go any slower :'(
& I wanted to get to the pub!
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: Bo Bo on 06 November 2006, 07:56:31
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Guess who got bacon sandwiches again ::)
Why do you think I'm pressing Bo Bo about the door?!  :D
I have a couple of options with the door, hopefully get it sorted this week & I should have said yesterday; thanks for the loan of your tools, Timbuk has them as I believe you're meeting up later this week  :o
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: theolodian on 06 November 2006, 08:43:54
No probs on the tools.  Less to haul around in the trunk  ;)

I may fiddle with my HID motor this weekend, other than that no real plans to work on the Omega until spring.  OK, maybe I should wash it for the first time  ::) ;D
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: Auto Addict on 07 November 2006, 08:16:51
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No probs on the tools.  Less to haul around in the trunk  ;)

I may fiddle with my HID motor this weekend, other than that no real plans to work on the Omega until spring.  OK, maybe I should wash it for the first time  ::) ;D

Don't forget the engine bay..... ;)
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: Bo Bo on 07 November 2006, 08:19:26
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No probs on the tools.  Less to haul around in the trunk  ;)

I may fiddle with my HID motor this weekend, other than that no real plans to work on the Omega until spring.  OK, maybe I should wash it for the first time  ::) ;D

Don't forget the engine bay..... ;)
Got two hopes there!
Title: Re: The forum strikes again!
Post by: theolodian on 07 November 2006, 08:20:58
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No probs on the tools.  Less to haul around in the trunk  ;)

I may fiddle with my HID motor this weekend, other than that no real plans to work on the Omega until spring.  OK, maybe I should wash it for the first time  ::) ;D

Don't forget the engine bay..... ;)
I have been scrubbing that!  Cam covers, intake, cam belt covers.  Still a ways to go though  ;) ;D