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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #300 on: 13 October 2006, 13:33:00 »
That is an astonishingly good job done to those heads!

Merv, just watch Mark and Pete at work, it is a real education to watch 2 experts on a job like this.

Oh, and the engine will sound beautiful when it is done....once it goes past the "guys, that really doesn't sound good!" stage where oil gets to where it should be. ;)



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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #301 on: 13 October 2006, 13:43:14 »
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That is an astonishingly good job done to those heads!

Merv, just watch Mark and Pete at work, it is a real education to watch 2 experts on a job like this.

Oh, and the engine will sound beautiful when it is done....once it goes past the "guys, that really doesn't sound good!" stage where oil gets to where it should be. ;)

I know!, can't wait to see them in action,  watching the DVD was a real eye-opener, but I'm sure this is going to be amazing.  Just wish I had a fraction of the knowledge and ability :-/

After the noise it was making, even the rattling before the oil gets round is going to sound good to me  :)

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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #302 on: 13 October 2006, 13:46:21 »
So then will there be someone recording what happens, was wondering if a head removal/ replace dvd was on the books  :y

Perhaps maybe a before and after video for example one of the vid clips earlier on in the thread and a new vid of the car back to perfect running condition may help those who have doubts as to whether there car is fubarred or not.
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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #303 on: 13 October 2006, 13:53:32 »
Good luck guys, not that you'll need it  ;) looking forward to hearing about it over the weekend
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« Reply #304 on: 13 October 2006, 18:28:28 »
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Good luck guys, not that you'll need it  ;) looking forward to hearing about it over the weekend
Yep and we will have a few cool beers waiting for you :y
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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #305 on: 13 October 2006, 19:38:59 »
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So then will there be someone recording what happens, was wondering if a head removal/ replace dvd was on the books  :y

Could be.  ;)
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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #306 on: 13 October 2006, 20:28:00 »
This has got to be the best thread ever! I've been watching it for a while now and I can't wait to see the results!

This type of thing is what makes this Site so good [smiley=thumbsup.gif]. If any of you guys are ever down Hastings way I'll buy you a beer or three [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]
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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #307 on: 13 October 2006, 21:46:22 »
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If any of you guys are ever down Hastings way I'll buy you a beer or three [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]
I can feel a holiday in Hastings coming on  ;D
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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #308 on: 14 October 2006, 18:55:37 »
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If any of you guys are ever down Hastings way I'll buy you a beer or three [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]
I can feel a holiday in Hastings coming on  ;D

 ;D ;D ;DDon't suppose you could do my cambelt while your here could you? ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #309 on: 14 October 2006, 19:38:55 »
Well,

we had nice bacon cobs and good chilli!

Oh! and I stood around watching, de-gunked a few bits and drunk coffee and tea

then I came home, (will be going to Santa Pod in the morning)
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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #310 on: 14 October 2006, 21:41:13 »
Well I spoke to Mark earlier (before he had opened too many beers!  ::)) and the job is complete.

6 hours to strip down and rebuild the top end. Now that is impressive!  8-)

All good and sounding sweet.

I am sure Mark will give a proper write up, when he is sober enough!

Well done guys!   :y
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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #311 on: 15 October 2006, 10:06:31 »
I'm sure Allenm will be all smiles  :)
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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #312 on: 15 October 2006, 10:46:59 »
Well done to all that helped Allenm! It's been really interesting following this thread, I've learned quite a bit from this site, although I'm no mechanic, It has made me get my car back to some sort of normaility and saved me a forune in VX/Opel labour costs.

Great to see people showing real human spirit and not treating things as if it's all a 'black art'  :y

Mike
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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #313 on: 15 October 2006, 16:47:26 »
All smiles does not begin to describe it !!

The car is running as sweet as a nut!  

Will pop up some pictures when I get a chance.  But what can't wait is saying a massive thanks to Mark DTM, Matchless, TheBoy, Issunaz and Robin Hood.

Mark and Pete worked magic on the car, first turn of the key and the engine fired up.  No EML and once the oil got round the engine is really quiet.

[size=20]THANKS GUYS!  [/size]
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Re: Oh Bugger - The END?
« Reply #314 on: 15 October 2006, 16:55:25 »
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All smiles does not begin to describe it !!

The car is running as sweet as a nut!  

Will pop up some pictures when I get a chance.  But what can't wait is saying a massive thanks to Mark DTM, Matchless, TheBoy, Issunaz and Robin Hood.

Mark and Pete worked magic on the car, first turn of the key and the engine fired up.  No EML and once the oil got round the engine is really quiet.

[size=20]THANKS GUYS!  [/size]

Glad to hear all went well and you won't have to keep walking past your car on the way to work! Mine not so good it seems....Checked header tank after flushing one week ago, lots more mayo! Flushed it again to see if its just more left over residue but noticied water dripping from the exhaust pipe1? (Not good er?) No water in oil so wondered if it where I've been flushing, but don't sound too good. Can't believe the oil cooler gone this quick (8months)  ::)
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