Stag engines

#41

In article <59r4j5F2locpvU1 (AT) mid (DOT) individual.net>,
Willy Eckerslyke <oss108no_spam (AT) bangor (DOT) ac.uk> wrote:

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I'm also trying to find the nerve to ring the previous owner, who's name
and address are on the invoice. It'd be nice to find out what happened,
but I'm not sure he'd be too happy being reminded of all the money he
must have thrown at it.

Most love a good cry on another's shoulder. ;-)

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Dave Plowman dave (AT) davenoise (DOT) co.uk London SW
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#42

Willy Eckerslyke (oss108no_spam (AT) bangor (DOT) ac.uk) gurgled happily, sounding
much like they were saying :

Quote:

I'm also trying to find the nerve to ring the previous owner, who's
name and address are on the invoice. It'd be nice to find out what
happened, but I'm not sure he'd be too happy being reminded of all the
money he must have thrown at it.

"You bought that heap o' shite...? Bwaahahahahahahahah! <click>"

#43

Willy Eckerslyke wrote:

Quote:

Rob wrote:

The story has now changed a little. I found an invoice in the car for
work done at the end of 2004, since when the car's done 2000 miles
according to the odometer. It stretches to about three pages,
culminating in a total of 877 quid for parts and labour, including head
skimming and "extra thick head gasket set". What it doesn't say, is
whether both heads were done, but as the thicker gasket would reduce the
compression, I can't see anywhere reputable only doing that to one side.
Or perhaps they only _charged_ him for the head skimming...

Its not uncommon to put a shim under the heads, usually means that the
heads have been skimmed way too far or several times. You can measure
the thickness of the heads to see how much has been removed.

By that you may have no problems removing the heads as someone else has
removed them recently.

There are instructions to re torque the cylinder head bolts at certain
service intervals. 1000 miles was the first. Maybe worth while just
checking. all 55ft/lbs bolts and studs. Tension all the studs first -
starting on the middle. then the bolts again starting in the middle.

This may solve the water problem.

rm

#44

Adrian wrote:

Quote:

"You bought that heap o' shite...? Bwaahahahahahahahah! <click>"

And your point is?

#45

Rob wrote:

Quote:

Its not uncommon to put a shim under the heads, usually means that the
heads have been skimmed way too far or several times. You can measure
the thickness of the heads to see how much has been removed.

By that you may have no problems removing the heads as someone else has
removed them recently.

Of course! And that hadn't even occured to me.

Quote:

There are instructions to re torque the cylinder head bolts at certain
service intervals. 1000 miles was the first. Maybe worth while just
checking. all 55ft/lbs bolts and studs. Tension all the studs first -
starting on the middle. then the bolts again starting in the middle.

Will do.

Quote:

This may solve the water problem.

Now that's the sort of positive thinking I like! Thanks again Rob.
The next exciting instalment will come after the weekend...

#46

"Willy Eckerslyke" <oss108no_spam (AT) bangor (DOT) ac.uk> wrote

Quote:

Rob wrote:

Its not uncommon to put a shim under the heads, usually means that the
heads have been skimmed way too far or several times. You can measure
the thickness of the heads to see how much has been removed.

By that you may have no problems removing the heads as someone else has
removed them recently.

Of course! And that hadn't even occured to me.

There are instructions to re torque the cylinder head bolts at certain
service intervals. 1000 miles was the first. Maybe worth while just
checking. all 55ft/lbs bolts and studs. Tension all the studs first -
starting on the middle. then the bolts again starting in the middle.

Will do.

This may solve the water problem.

Now that's the sort of positive thinking I like! Thanks again Rob.
The next exciting instalment will come after the weekend...

My Stag had allegedly had it's engine rebuilt some years back but was then
dry-stored for 13 years!! During this period it allegedly had it's oil and
antifreeze replaced annualy and was run up to full operating temp for a few
hours at a time every few months. When I bought it I put it up on my ramps
and whilst looking over the underside I noticed fresh antifreeze leaks along
the lower edges of both head gaskets. Fighting the temptation to panic, I
retorqued the heads when cold (the following morning) and it's never leaked
since. That was 14 months ago. It's got to be worth a try.
Badger.

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