edessex
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Dec 25, 2017 13:28:32 GMT
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Merry Xmas guys and gals! The Astra is presently broken, but hopefully sorting it next week.  |
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edessex
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Jan 25, 2018 17:49:55 GMT
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Sad update:
Before Xmas the timing belt snapped and a rocker arm broke. Trying to replace the rocker arm I managed to drop a valve.
So I sourced a replacement complete head, for ease, and changed the head.
All back together, found a few other issues as well, which I sorted.
However, looks like something is broken in the bottom end, took it to a local garage and they said small ends.
It's not done too bad, 25 year old 1.4 petrol, 190,000 miles!
Now on the hunt for a replacement!
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Jan 25, 2018 18:03:50 GMT
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Strip the engine get the parts re fit and rebuild.
Why does everyone just want to throw engines away when they can be repaired it's not rocket science it only an engine that was designed to be repaired, unlike the throwaway engines we have now.
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edessex
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Jan 25, 2018 18:46:02 GMT
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No garage, no driveway, not even a public road near where I live that I can work on. Did the head swap down a random side road. No power, no toilet facilities, no protection from the weather. Why does everyone assume other people have the same facilities as them?  |
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Last Edit: Jan 25, 2018 18:46:45 GMT by edessex
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Jan 25, 2018 18:47:36 GMT
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Ok fair points
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edessex
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Jan 25, 2018 19:05:22 GMT
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If I had a workshop, I'd have stripped and fully rebuilt that engine by now, as it broke before Xmas.
Hell even a garden shed and I'd give it a go!
My living situation really pees me off, but for now there is little I can do about it.
I might still try and hold onto the Astra, if I can find somewhere to keep it, but need a new daily in the meantime.
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