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I can empathise with some of the posts here. The number of times I've stood and had a look around my shed and wondered why I've got all this "stuff" around me can't be counted. I don't want to use the word "depressing" because that's a bit too much, but it certainly doesn't always cheer me up. I resolve to go through and tidy some stuff up and get rid of some things that are either rubbish or I'll never need, but don't get round to it, and get fed up about that as well. Then I'll "optimise" some stuff, put things I won't need for ages at the back of cupboards so the frequently-used stuff is easier to get to, then find that I want something that I won't need, and have to move loads of stuff to get to it. I have similar at home - a house that used to be big enough for four people now has one, and the stuff of three, and I'm trying to motivate myself to get rid of stuff that I will never need, so I don't get an escape there either.
On the other hand I had to do a job on my "modern" the other week which went badly wrong, and I was pleased at the end that I'd been able to sort it out relatively quickly and without having to go and buy anything, "that's why I've got all this stuff" I told myself. And then remembered that the rent I've paid over the years would cover all the garage bills. Presuming I can find someone that I trust to work on my car, that is.
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Nov 21, 2023 10:24:00 GMT
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I find breaking it down into tasks and having a plan makes it easier, I once rebuilt an RV8 3 times for knocking noise on the LH no2 cylinder (found by removing plug lead) only to give up and find when fiting a new short engine that the engine mount bol adjacent to the same cylinder was loose.... Once it's all working the frustration is forgotten though. Can you get the sump off in situ? if you can it may be something you can fix without the need to remove the engine. Unfortunately the sump will not come off without engine removal. As I said it's the headers that give me the heebie-jeebies, the price you pay for stuffing large engines in places they weren't intended for . |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Nov 21, 2023 10:28:50 GMT
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droopsnoot I can relate to that. I have a habit of collecting stuff that I "know" I will need but as time goes on it becomes apparent that it could be there until the end of time. I then have a problem letting it go. Which leads to events like this.
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Nov 21, 2023 12:16:18 GMT
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I find breaking it down into tasks and having a plan makes it easier, I once rebuilt an RV8 3 times for knocking noise on the LH no2 cylinder (found by removing plug lead) only to give up and find when fiting a new short engine that the engine mount bol adjacent to the same cylinder was loose.... Once it's all working the frustration is forgotten though. Can you get the sump off in situ? if you can it may be something you can fix without the need to remove the engine. Unfortunately the sump will not come off without engine removal. As I said it's the headers that give me the heebie-jeebies, the price you pay for stuffing large engines in places they weren't intended for . Shame at least you won't be facing rusted nuts/ bolts, I'm dreading the day I need to take the exhausts off my Range Rover, most of the fasteners have no visible sign of a hexagon left now! |
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Nov 21, 2023 15:50:20 GMT
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Unfortunately the sump will not come off without engine removal. As I said it's the headers that give me the heebie-jeebies, the price you pay for stuffing large engines in places they weren't intended for . Shame at least you won't be facing rusted nuts/ bolts, I'm dreading the day I need to take the exhausts off my Range Rover, most of the fasteners have no visible sign of a hexagon left now! Nothing has been in long enough to rust!!! |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Nov 22, 2023 13:37:56 GMT
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I find breaking it down into tasks and having a plan makes it easier, I once rebuilt an RV8 3 times for knocking noise on the LH no2 cylinder (found by removing plug lead) only to give up and find when fiting a new short engine that the engine mount bol adjacent to the same cylinder was loose.... Once it's all working the frustration is forgotten though. Can you get the sump off in situ? if you can it may be something you can fix without the need to remove the engine. Unfortunately the sump will not come off without engine removal. As I said it's the headers that give me the heebie-jeebies, the price you pay for stuffing large engines in places they weren't intended for . What do you mean, you told me that V8 was standard fitment!!! Great to meet you Paul, love the Pop, your workmanship is second to none and your generosity very much appreciated. However, you could have put the mags in date order, took me half an hour to sort them 😂😂😂 |
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Nov 22, 2023 14:12:46 GMT
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Finger, toes, the lot, crossed.....
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Nov 22, 2023 16:13:53 GMT
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Shame you don't live near me Paul, I'd come & give you a hand. Daunting tasks are far better shared - can you get anyone near you to give you a hand? I was going to suggect popping the sump off first - but see that it's been covered. Maybe some removable inner wings if it has to come out? Bit of a pi55er to have a brand new engine go south  |
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Nov 22, 2023 17:17:46 GMT
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Unfortunately the sump will not come off without engine removal. As I said it's the headers that give me the heebie-jeebies, the price you pay for stuffing large engines in places they weren't intended for . What do you mean, you told me that V8 was standard fitment!!! Great to meet you Paul, love the Pop, your workmanship is second to none and your generosity very much appreciated. However, you could have put the mags in date order, took me half an hour to sort them 😂😂😂 Thank's Phil, good to meet you as well. Date order WOULD have cost you lol. Gotta keep you busy! |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Nov 22, 2023 17:25:37 GMT
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Shame you don't live near me Paul, I'd come & give you a hand. Daunting tasks are far better shared - can you get anyone near you to give you a hand? I was going to suggect popping the sump off first - but see that it's been covered. Maybe some removable inner wings if it has to come out? Bit of a pi55er to have a brand new engine go south Thanks Mark, I appreciate the sentiment. There's not really anyone local. Plenty of hot rodders but most are my age and like me, knackered  I'm not sure what you mean about the removable inner wings. They are structural and I still have 8 points. I'm not poking that bear with a stick. I'm not sure if the engine is mullered, I'll find out when it comes out. As you say, bit of a pi55er especially as it sounded pretty good and picked up revs very quickly (after cam break in). Why it went fubar is anybodies guess. |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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stealthstylz
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Totally fed upstealthstylz
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Nov 22, 2023 18:13:08 GMT
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Just a thought - is it worth popping the inlet and carb off and see if anything has dropped into a cylinder? Might be rescuable with just a head removed in situ then.
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Nov 24, 2023 13:16:13 GMT
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Hi Paul,
I meant some sort of removable access panels in the inner wings so you can get to the manifold bolts.
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brachunky
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Totally fed upbrachunky
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Nov 24, 2023 13:47:38 GMT
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Just a thought - is it worth popping the inlet and carb off and see if anything has dropped into a cylinder? Might be rescuable with just a head removed in situ then. Or even a cheap inspection camera may help down the plug holes |
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Nov 24, 2023 16:13:54 GMT
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Hi Paul, I meant some sort of removable access panels in the inner wings so you can get to the manifold bolts. Hi Mark, the bolts are easy to access, no issue there. It's getting them past the steering box, bell housing etc. That area is tight. And that's with them being tri-Y headers so only two pipes at that point. Much engine wiggling is required! |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Nov 24, 2023 16:20:29 GMT
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Just a thought - is it worth popping the inlet and carb off and see if anything has dropped into a cylinder? Might be rescuable with just a head removed in situ then. Or even a cheap inspection camera may help down the plug holes I'm 99% sure it's a bottom end issue, the sound is one I've heard before and it's very much big end-ish. Besides, if it was something in a cylinder I would want to check for piston damage and possible rod issues. I'm starting to feel a bit more sanguine about it now, just another problem to solve. The feedback has been much appreciated and has helped muchly. |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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