domsveedub
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1983 VW golf mk1
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Apr 15, 2007 16:49:38 GMT
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i have been asked to help fix a espace engine. the cambelt has snapped. does anyone know what needs to be done to get it running again. my mates dad is saying to do a complete engine swap. but i was thinking maybe just the head has been affected. any help would be great. oh its a 1995 2ltr TDI by the way.
cheers
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Apr 15, 2007 17:04:04 GMT
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:)The very least it will have done is bent some valves. The only way to know if there's any more damage is to remove the cylinder head. I wouldn't go buying another engine at this stage.
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domsveedub
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1983 VW golf mk1
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Apr 15, 2007 17:20:34 GMT
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cheers thats what i thought, my mates dad thought that was the first thing to do. i knew the valves would have been effected. what else should i look out for when i get the cylinder head off?
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Apr 15, 2007 17:31:06 GMT
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:)Make sure the valves haven't damaged the pistons too much, slight marking is fine but obviously make sure they aren't holed or cracked. Damage to the camshaft, rockers, follwers ect. will be obvious as you dis-assemble it but make sure you remove the valves and check the guides carefully for cracks.
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domsveedub
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1983 VW golf mk1
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Apr 15, 2007 17:38:07 GMT
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cheers. gonna be doing all the work on my day off on wednesday. i'll be checking every part for damage. i hope me & my mate can fix it just to prove his dad that you don't need to get a new engine if you snap a cambelt. he said its cheaper and easier!
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markbognor
South East
 
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Apr 15, 2007 18:46:37 GMT
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Do you know for sure if this is an engine with valve/piston interference?
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mrj
Posted a lot
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Apr 15, 2007 18:49:20 GMT
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just put on a new belt and try it.... i have had the same problem with a Lancia Zeta turbo, unfortunately all valves were bent... took us 50 hrs to fix it....  |
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Apr 15, 2007 18:50:35 GMT
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^^ it is  and, in an espace, a head job is much easier than changing the engine...... but be prepared for a long slog, Its about an 8 hour job to a garage to remove, strpi, reassemble and reinstall a cylinder head on them! Also, cos its along way back and you will be leaning in all the time, book some chiropracticioner time for afters  |
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To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in |
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stealthstylz
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Apr 15, 2007 21:21:34 GMT
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Whichever you do (change head or change engine) its a complete curse word to do i'm never working on an espace ever again after putting a new engine in one.
Matt
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Tarka
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Apr 15, 2007 22:42:34 GMT
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I tried to find a piccie of a nicely modded Mk1 Espace - I failed. Can anyone help??
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Sharks in the garage.🐬🇩🇪
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