slim_boy_fat
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Does the head need skimming?
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The_Yellow_Ardvark
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Would be a good idea.
Nothing like a good head to start with.
James1979
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Not sure, haven't got the gasket off yet. Hoping to get back to it on Tuesday
As its a reasonably small cost in the scheme of things I think I'll get it done to rule it out
Cuthy246
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Have a workshop manual for the Scimitar and I am pretty sure there is a section on the c3 box in it. Can scan some pages if neededNot fixed, but just started the fixing process. I recently fired up the Essex motor in my hot rod, but after getting the timing set, tweaking the carb sorting a couple of water leaks, I’ve got an ATF drip from the bellshousing. Front seal on the autobox is leaking.
Engine and box are now on the floor, ready to pull apart tomorrow.
Anybody here know much about Ford C3 automatic transmissions, perchance?
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Some of the early Golfs were recalled to have a pressure relief system fitted to the heater system
The_Yellow_Ardvark
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They were yes.
Not in this case, the matrix was blocked.
There was no doubt about that.
Just fixed a potato rumbler, The motor was turning but the plastic attachment to the 'basket' had split and was just turning on the shaft. Cynic in me says that part was designed to fail. If I had a small lathe, The space for one and the skill to use it. I would turn one up out of brass and secure it with a grub screw. I used epoxy resin and it seems to have worked
Morrisman
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Thanks for the offer, but got it all back together today.Have a workshop manual for the Scimitar and I am pretty sure there is a section on the c3 box in it. Can scan some pages if needed
If it leaks, explodes, or just doesn’t work.... I’ll get right back to you.
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Is that the non turbo Leyland engine?
Thought they were indestructible!
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How do you weld bronze?
pressbrake1
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With a welder and the appropriate rods
James1979
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Everything is to a point I suppose....
James1979
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Not been to look at the cooler yet, but it’s not a late one with it on the side, just checked my photos.
Had another look at a shot of the head and I think I’ve found the issue? Between 1/2 and 3/4? I overlooked it last night as I was looking at other things and it looked too uniform. Just ordering bits and noticed the head gasket
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I was told some years back Audi used K-Seal due to a high number of porous castings. I have used it a few times mainly for core plug leaks etc, frustratingly on rebuilt American engines. All my Rover V8 engine's had Barrs Leaks in after being apart as the first one had a weepy core plug. Barrs claimed it to be a good lubricant for water pump seals and I never suffered a water pump failure on any of them.It is a bit of a bodge!
But its kept thousands of Rovers on the road for years
My Old Landy
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I needed a vise for the Centec mill had had to choose between these
I decided the angle vise was the easiest and quickest to sort
It wasn't too bad and cleaned up fine. I was surprised as it has been sat in the base of the vertical mill for around 15 years!!
I decided the angle vise was the easiest and quickest to sort
It wasn't too bad and cleaned up fine. I was surprised as it has been sat in the base of the vertical mill for around 15 years!!
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Yep, trailer tyres do get overlooked.
20 years younger tyre fitted and a quick and dirty blow over with whatever paint i had mixed means my trailer should be a bit safer
I went to the quarry for 500 kgs of sand paid for the 750 he put in my trailer.
half a mile down the road disaster.
two shiny new tyres later....
brightspark
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wot make of tire is that . the size of them are a bit thin on the ground now . that looks like a camac tire
20 years younger tyre fitted and a quick and dirty blow over with whatever paint i had mixed means my trailer should be a bit safer
