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Re: The black one
« Reply #30 on: September 07, 2009, 07:59:09 PM »
Quote from: vinny_69 on September 07, 2009, 05:49:33 PM
i hope you packed up for the day then god only knows what else might have happened


there was plenty more, too much to type, and it continued sunday as well :(
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Re: The black one
« Reply #31 on: September 07, 2009, 08:24:50 PM »
right well i made a list of what needs doing and im about 80% done, its coming along nicely, just given it a major clean, and polish for the first time, then it was getting dark so you cant really tell just how gleaming it is!











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Re: The black one
« Reply #32 on: September 07, 2009, 08:27:37 PM »
Looking good. That is a motor you can be proud of.

What is the other 20%?
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Re: The black one
« Reply #33 on: September 07, 2009, 11:35:43 PM »
yeah i like that si  :good: is the other 20% involve lowering it?
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Re: The black one
« Reply #34 on: September 07, 2009, 11:37:04 PM »
think the cam sensor is intermittantly failing, thats getting done 2moro, and the other 15% is me been picky,

oh also it has been completely removed of all halfords [Censored]! i now have flatblades all round rather than those appalling chrome efforts
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Re: The black one
« Reply #35 on: September 07, 2009, 11:38:04 PM »
Quote from: vinny_69 on September 07, 2009, 11:35:43 PM
yeah i like that si  :good: is the other 20% involve lowering it?


my aim at the moment is to get it running perfect im very close.........

then im gonna start on the slight imperfections....


then who knows!
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Re: The black one
« Reply #36 on: September 08, 2009, 05:55:52 PM »
just changed the cam sensor
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Re: The black one
« Reply #37 on: September 08, 2009, 05:58:34 PM »
never changed on on a redtop i would imagine it's kinda the same as the eco's?
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Re: The black one
« Reply #38 on: September 08, 2009, 07:16:44 PM »
Quote from: vinny_69 on September 08, 2009, 05:58:34 PM
never changed on on a redtop i would imagine it's kinda the same as the eco's?


sparkplug cover off
airbox out
unscrew top of timing cover (get someone to hold it back)
unscrew the nut (DONT drop it lol)
remove replace done

all in less than 10mins
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Re: The black one
« Reply #39 on: September 08, 2009, 07:28:17 PM »
you forgot to add problem solved  8) unless it's the wire thats pooped
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Re: The black one
« Reply #40 on: September 08, 2009, 07:37:15 PM »
oh yes PROBLEM SOLVED! i think im almost there now, bit short on funds as its my money pit at the moment, next up is near rear discs and pads, handbrake cable, and a sump as mine has a slight leak
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Re: The black one
« Reply #41 on: September 08, 2009, 10:15:56 PM »
it wont be the sump itself mate , it will be the sump gaskets or worstcase scenario crankshaft oil seals,which can lead you to beleive the sump is gone
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Re: The black one
« Reply #42 on: September 08, 2009, 11:39:00 PM »
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Quote from: tazz666 on September 08, 2009, 10:15:56 PM
it wont be the sump itself mate , it will be the sump gaskets or worstcase scenario crankshaft oil seals,which can lead you to beleive the sump is gone

i degreased and cleaned it all off, it is the sump its so corroded and its only a slight leak around where i believe the oil pump pickup is?

ill do the whole lot anyway for peace of mind
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Re: The black one
« Reply #43 on: September 09, 2009, 02:02:05 PM »
yeah i wouldnt listen to him either Si heres a pic of his last Redtop



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Re: The black one
« Reply #44 on: September 09, 2009, 06:32:44 PM »
lol
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