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[jonny2112]

Check this out ........

http://s877.beta.photobucket.com/user/jonnyi2112/media/8CC4429F-BE48-4CDA-A5A9-22A3D3FCDBD8-1113-00000112872FD4ED.mp4.html

[Lazydocker]

So... Problem solved then?

Well... Sort of. I'm guessing you still need to actually replace the belt and tensioners

[jonny2112]

So... Problem solved then?

Well... Sort of. I'm guessing you still need to actually replace the belt and tensioners

Sounds much better doesn't it? I'm sooooooooooooo pleased!! 
Need to take it for a quick run to see how it drives though, and yes I'll need to replace the kit.

Massive thanks to everyone for their patience, good wishes, advice, input and general camaraderie along the way.
That's what makes OOF so special, especially to a novice (numpty) like me 

I'm not saying it's over, but it's certainly improved 

[omega3000]

Hurah ! An advancement for you after so long 

[albitz]

How does it sound when you give it a bit of a rev John ?

[jonny2112]

How does it sound when you give it a bit of a rev John ?

Don't know yet .......... too scared 
What are you thinking?

[Entwood]

Nice one ... at least we know it runs well with no nasty noises.. looks like you might have gotten away without valve damage 

As said, for safety sake .. full belt change now  

[05omegav6]

Sounds like a lucky escape

[henryd]

Sounds like a lucky escape

+1 jammy bugger

[jonny2112]

Sounds like a lucky escape

+1 jammy bugger

Sounds like a lucky escape

 

[albitz]

How does it sound when you give it a bit of a rev John ?

Don't know yet .......... too scared 
What are you thinking?

It doesnt sound smooth as silk,but they often dont when ticking over.Especially if the engine is cold. Ime its easier to tell if its running sweet if you give it some revs.Not redline it,but up to maybe 2 thousand rpm.

[Darth Loo-knee]

Glad you seem sorted wish you had checked the cambelt timing like originally advised

[jonny2112]

Glad you seem sorted wish you had checked the cambelt timing like originally advised

Fair point Daz, and no one regrets it more than me. If you think I enjoyed being without a car for so long you are much mistaken    I'm fed up scrounging lifts, having to borrow a car on occasion, and using awkward public transport.

Tbh I thought I had checked it, but my ignorance and lack of understanding meant that I only checked half of it. I didn't know how it worked and therefore didn't realise what I was really looking for. There were so many other variables too ........

In the end, I'm glad it's at least partly resolved, and hindsight is a wonderful thing 

[jonny2112]

How does it sound when you give it a bit of a rev John ?

Don't know yet .......... too scared 
What are you thinking?

It doesnt sound smooth as silk,but they often dont when ticking over.Especially if the engine is cold. Ime its easier to tell if its running sweet if you give it some revs.Not redline it,but up to maybe 2 thousand rpm.

I'm hoping to give it a quick run tonight, and see how it goes. It'll be interesting!
I guess too the timing isn't perfectly set, as no kit was used. When the belts replaced it might be a little better, though I think it sounds ok.

[jonny2112]

Well after a quick run round the block, all seems well? If that's actually the case, then I'm a jammy bugger indeed 

The stat seems to be working ok too, as the car was warm after only five minutes or so. Bonus