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[stevejones]

Plod's post just got me thinking. I've been posting recently about my failed attempt at cam cover gasket changing. The car is now running (just) but sounds very sick. Rather than asking a garage for help, I'd fbe much happier paying an 'expert' to look at it - it may be fairly obvious to one of the forum members.

So if anyone would consider having a look for a reasonable cost, I'd be very grateful. My only other option is to strip it all down again and hope I find something obvious.

ta

Steve  

[Elite Pete]

Hi Steve

Im not too far away and would gladly take a look but it wont be until the end of the week as im snowed under with work at the moment.

[Danny]

I know nothing much at all about engines, which is typical since i'm about 10 minutes away!!

[stevejones]

Pete - I would be very grateful if you were available. I think I can manage til end of week using train to work. Obvioulsy you can't estimate cost without seeing it but I'd appreciate anything you can do. Funnily enough, my brother lives in Winsford and my Dad lives on Castle Hill at Northwich.

I'll try and be available whenever you can make it - am I OK to put my phone number on here? (I'm not bothered myself but I know some sites suggest you don't?)

[Elite Pete]

Hi Steve

It would be better to PM me your number

I would have done them for you at my house if I had known you were so close but for some reason I thought you were down south.

I have a Thursday deadline for some work I have and ive got to squeeze an MOT in on the Elite I have just sold but will get to you as soon as I can

Dan you can come along too see how its done and then you'll know for next time

[Danny]

tis tempting but engines and me dont mix

not to mention that my memory isnt that good on retaining information!!

i noticed your car sold on ebay, is that the buyer thats definately having it? are they on the forum?

[Andy B]

I might be available too around the end of the week, overtime permitting. I work at Kitt Green, Wigan.

[Danny]

so will it be done at wigan or northwich?

i might just come to be the photographer!!

[omegalord]

Im available too on saturday of next week , i did mine , run fine.

Matt

[stevejones]

Thanks all for the support. Question for Andy (at Kitt Green) - Pete at Northwich is happy for you to have a look at my car if you are available - he's snowed under and also a bit of a drive away. If you fancy a go, I'd be grateful. I'm praying you will hear it run and say - "Aha! That's the ......" The sooner you could get here (Wigan town centre) the better.

Let me know?

Matt, you asked how I've cocked it up? Probably simplest if I refer to you to my pathetic catalogue of errors under the title 'Cost of cambelt cover change' (or very similar)....I followed the instructions to change my cam cover gaskets, and now it runs like a dog. I suspect I've either connected a pipe the wrong way around, or pulled too hard on the plug leads and loosened something at the DIS pack, or not plugged the injector rail connector back in hard enough, or, or, or etc.

Steve

[omegalord]

Well,

I can give you hand if others are too busy , just pm me if your stuck!

Matt

[Danny]

a mini-northwest meet!

[stevejones]

Lol! Thanks for the offer Matt - see how it goes. Thanks again all.

Steve

[johnc46]

Where about in Wigan are you Steve. Im in Shevington not done a V6 but happy to help. Would need to be in the evening if you have cover and lights. Sorry but I am unpaid help

[CaptainZok]

a mini-northwest meet!

Now there's a plan, I'm free Friday and all the next week for my birthday hollibobs.