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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #60 on: 15 January 2007, 20:54:27 »
It sure does... bit concerned about the jack though, because mine also has a habit of creeping down and I wouldn't trust it as far as I can throw it (which isn't very far!) :-/   Anyone local to you with a trolley jack?

What tools have you got Jaime, and what should I bring?
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #61 on: 15 January 2007, 20:59:51 »
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It sure does... bit concerned about the jack though, because mine also has a habit of creeping down and I wouldn't trust it as far as I can throw it (which isn't very far!) :-/   Anyone local to you with a trolley jack?

What tools have you got Jaime, and what should I bring?
My jack was holding up the back of the MV6 when I was checking a spring, when it made a massive bang, and dropped a little (I was using the jack and axle stand to equally take weight).  It jacked up again to remove the axle stand OK, but doesn't go up much now with each stroke....   ....I reckon it will support/lift engine, but may be worth putting a block under engine as well.

I have 'standard' tools - ie socket sets, torx, spanners etc.  No specialist tools.  I have a really big hammer if it all goes wrong...
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #62 on: 15 January 2007, 21:02:56 »
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It sure does... bit concerned about the jack though, because mine also has a habit of creeping down and I wouldn't trust it as far as I can throw it (which isn't very far!) :-/   Anyone local to you with a trolley jack?

What tools have you got Jaime, and what should I bring?
My jack was holding up the back of the MV6 when I was checking a spring, when it made a massive bang, and dropped a little (I was using the jack and axle stand to equally take weight).  It jacked up again to remove the axle stand OK, but doesn't go up much now with each stroke....   ....I reckon it will support/lift engine, but may be worth putting a block under engine as well.

I have 'standard' tools - ie socket sets, torx, spanners etc.  No specialist tools.  I have a really big hammer if it all goes wrong...

Ahhh...Sammy Sledge  ;D Dont forget Percy Pick... ;D
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #63 on: 15 January 2007, 21:04:21 »
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It sure does... bit concerned about the jack though, because mine also has a habit of creeping down and I wouldn't trust it as far as I can throw it (which isn't very far!) :-/   Anyone local to you with a trolley jack?

What tools have you got Jaime, and what should I bring?
My jack was holding up the back of the MV6 when I was checking a spring, when it made a massive bang, and dropped a little (I was using the jack and axle stand to equally take weight).  It jacked up again to remove the axle stand OK, but doesn't go up much now with each stroke....   ....I reckon it will support/lift engine, but may be worth putting a block under engine as well.

I have 'standard' tools - ie socket sets, torx, spanners etc.  No specialist tools.  I have a really big hammer if it all goes wrong...

Ahhh...Sammy Sledge  ;D Dont forget Percy Pick... ;D
Sammy appears to have gone walkabout, but Percy is alive and well, as is a couple of little 4lb club hammers....
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #64 on: 15 January 2007, 21:08:51 »
I have got,

Torque wrenches, 1/2 and 3/8 drive,

normal Ratchets and metric sockets

Torx sockets

spanners

all usual stuff like grips, screwdrivers

to be honest, there aren't many specialist tools required for this job.


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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #65 on: 15 January 2007, 21:11:51 »
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I have got,

Torque wrenches, 1/2 and 3/8 drive,

normal Ratchets and metric sockets

Torx sockets

spanners

all usual stuff like grips, screwdrivers

to be honest, there aren't many specialist tools required for this job.


worth bringing - if you're like me you probably prefer your own tools anyway?

camlock?
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #66 on: 15 January 2007, 21:17:24 »
Camlock is essential no matter what haynes says...'ll look out the camlock, but like I say, £5 draper job if I can't find it....

Only other thing we may need is an angle measurer, like a fool I lent mine out and haven't seen it since.....


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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #67 on: 15 January 2007, 21:19:37 »
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Camlock is essential no matter what haynes says...'ll look out the camlock, but like I say, £5 draper job if I can't find it....

Only other thing we may need is an angle measurer, like a fool I lent mine out and haven't seen it since.....


Anyone know where I can get an angle measuring tool in Milton Keynes?
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #68 on: 15 January 2007, 21:33:27 »
I think even Halfrauds do them for £9.99.....
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #69 on: 15 January 2007, 21:34:46 »
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I think even Halfrauds do them for £9.99.....
I shall wander over to Halfrauds tomorrow morning, and see what they have amongst the chav accessories.... :y
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #70 on: 15 January 2007, 21:38:01 »
while you're there, we may need carb cleaner, and something to clean the head surface, eg some fine wet and dry.. (unless anyone has any other better ways of cleaning heads..)
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #71 on: 15 January 2007, 21:39:48 »
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while you're there, we may need carb cleaner, and something to clean the head surface, eg some fine wet and dry.. (unless anyone has any other better ways of cleaning heads..)
Carb cleaner already on shopping list :y

Is those green kitchen scourer things too harsh?  I'll see if Halfords do wet and dry...
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #72 on: 15 January 2007, 21:46:13 »
It needs to be harsh enough to clean off the gasket crap that gets stuck to it, but no so much so to scratch the head....

I always use a wet and dry, but I've heard others disagree with that, I guess it's just preference or what you're used to.

Would be nice if Mark could advise on this one actually....
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #73 on: 15 January 2007, 22:33:24 »
Green Scouring pads shouldn't scratch the surface.
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Re: Rover HG - is it HG?
« Reply #74 on: 15 January 2007, 23:16:55 »
you could have borrowed my jack... its basically the same as yours.

If your seriously stuck for a jack, i'll check when mother is in and you have it if u need it.
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