Bloody car!!!!!

P20SPD · Post by **P20SPD** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:11 pm

Couple of things which some specialist forget, is that the heads will need a very light skim and the block halves will need to be checked for flatness, other wise you will repeat the problem again.

If its done it several times, i would certainly change the head bolts for new ones or the ARP ones, as they have probably stretched.

Again, as its done it several times, it suggest you have a more fundamental problem elsewhere, given the age of the car, i would point my finger at a somewhat inefficient radiator, as they are prone to clogging with age and causing the symptons you have. New rad is cheap enough.

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:46 pm

Thats good to hear, I thought it was just me......

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:40 pm

Tried something new today, (new to me anyway) and so far, so good. Done 50 miles and it's been spot on! 8)
I'll do some more miles and either anounce a temporary reprieve or a steaming disaster!!

Fast Eddy · Post by **Fast Eddy** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:12 am

Rob S wrote:Tried something new today
Do Sainsbury do Scooby repairs now lol
, (new to me anyway) and so far, so good. Done 50 miles and it's been spot on! 8)
I'll do some more miles and either anounce a temporary reprieve or a steaming disaster!!

I am sure we are all intreaged to hear what you have done. Perhaps you have converted it to air cooled lol
Hope you get it sorted.
Eddy

IWANT1 · Post by **IWANT1** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:37 am

Fried egg i recon :lol:

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:38 am

PMSL :lol:
It's only temporary, but I'll save explaining and potential embarassment till I've run it for the weekend.
PS I did nt get it from Sainsburies :-D