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Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« 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
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Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« Reply #2 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  :)

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Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« Reply #3 on: 25 April 2008, 14:04:38 »
Suspect Jaime will have those and coolant etc
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Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« Reply #4 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
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Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« Reply #5 on: 25 April 2008, 15:15:28 »
Ow yes, 2 quid for me breakfast buttie.
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Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« Reply #6 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
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Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« Reply #7 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?  ::)
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Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« Reply #8 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.

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Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« Reply #9 on: 25 April 2008, 15:59:32 »
Just being nosey, but who's having a head gasket change? :-?
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Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« Reply #10 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.
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Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« Reply #11 on: 25 April 2008, 16:04:18 »
Is this tommorow by any chance?
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« Reply #12 on: 25 April 2008, 16:04:54 »
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Is this tommorow by any chance?


Yep.......at your friendly local barn.... :y
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Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« Reply #13 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
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Re: Shifnell headgasket change.....final checks
« Reply #14 on: 25 April 2008, 16:09:44 »
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Just being nosey, but who's having a head gasket change? :-?
and Timbuk ::)
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