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Re: MV6 - who says V6 Head Gaskets never fail?!
« Reply #45 on: 03 June 2009, 23:15:21 »
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Fitted all the inlet valves and seals in the 246 head - only to find a stem seal spring on the bench. So - had to strip them out again - and found a stem seal with a spring missing.
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Seems like a recurring theme!  ;)  ;)  ;) :y  :y  :y  :y

At least I noticed it before I fitted the beggar to the car  ;D

 :y :y :y Not a mistake you'll ever do again I think.  :y  :y

Do you have any idea how many time I've counted these followers?  ;D ;D

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When I did the head on my Senator I had a divided tray that I numbered up to 24 for all the valves collets etc  :y
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Re: MV6 - who says V6 Head Gaskets never fail?!
« Reply #46 on: 03 June 2009, 23:22:55 »
valves are kept in order, the springs, washers etc, are all in a big tin  :y
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Re: MV6 - who says V6 Head Gaskets never fail?!
« Reply #47 on: 03 June 2009, 23:29:01 »
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valves are kept in order, the springs, washers etc, are all in a big tin  :y

I know it doesn't make any odd with springs etc, but I like to put stuff back from where it came, often even down to bolts.  ::)
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Re: MV6 - who says V6 Head Gaskets never fail?!
« Reply #48 on: 04 June 2009, 20:09:28 »
1-3-5 head, now has all its exhaust valves refitted, so half rebuilt. I'll do the inlet valves tomorrow night - and then fit the manifolds - which will be done with new studs and nuts from VX  :y
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Re: MV6 - who says V6 Head Gaskets never fail?!
« Reply #49 on: 04 June 2009, 20:59:43 »
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Looks like its coming along nicely, should be for sale by the end of June? ;)  ::)

No chance - she's mine ;D

Markey - out of interest, why would you skim? No distortion or serious pitting etc - I guess after 150k miles, you won't be able to see your face in it?  :-/

Here we go again! :D... I bet you a Chicken Jalfrezi, Pilau Rice and a Garlic Naan oh, and a pint of Kingfisher that....

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Re: MV6 - who says V6 Head Gaskets never fail?!
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Looks like its coming along nicely, should be for sale by the end of June? ;)  ::)

No chance - she's mine ;D

Markey - out of interest, why would you skim? No distortion or serious pitting etc - I guess after 150k miles, you won't be able to see your face in it?  :-/

Here we go again! :D... I bet you a Chicken Jalfrezi, Pilau Rice and a Garlic Naan oh, and a pint of Kingfisher that....

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He still owes me a beer and a curry over that previous Omega he had

I keep asking you to say when you're free  ;D  :P
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Re: MV6 - who says V6 Head Gaskets never fail?!
« Reply #51 on: 09 June 2009, 22:09:30 »
Righto - back on topic ;)

The parts how now all arrived. Tomorrow night I will clean and fit the exhaust manifolds, using all new studs and nuts just in case...

Friday afternoon, I am going to take out the oil cooler, clean everything up, and re-fit and re-seal it - and then Saturday it's assembly day.

Chances are it will spill into Sunday, as I've no intention at all of rushing it.... and I also have to fit a complete new exhaust incl cats..

Progress to follow  :y
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