It's easier to count the threads on the picture than with a magnifying glass! Just need to move your mouse arrow along, one thread at a time.
Yep, I had to squint.....
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And I thought my eyes were old and dim
Then I am just a tiddler then at 39!Ya just a bairn
I, just a scallywag.
(that's not a Northern word)
lol, not heard that term for a while!!I, just a scallywag.
No need to torque the bolts down when you put the head back on, just do then up moderately tight (with gasket in place obviously) and you'll be good.My eyes are going around in circles trying to find M12x1.5 lifting eyes. Everything is course thread M12x1.75
Looks like the heads going back on.
Head bolts can only be reused a certain number of times on this engine (not sure on the specific number - should be in RAVE) so if you torque them down to just lift the engine out, that is another 'life' they lose!
That's good to know. Probably the way I'll go.
Yeah, I've read 5 times in the manual. One of those 'Workshop' youtube videos said only once IIRC. Can't remember which video. I'll probably bottle it and buy a new set.
Would a new set of head bolts be a good investment anyway? You might as well renew as much as possible while it is apart. You don't know how many times the existing ones have been used.
If you do that, you can do what you like to the old ones. Weld bits of metal on to make lifting eyes for example.
If you do that, you can do what you like to the old ones. Weld bits of metal on to make lifting eyes for example.
Yes, I think they will be a good investment. I don't think they have been off before. But, for what they cost, it makes sense.
Magicgrotto
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GET the BOLTS Al ! 1 of them looks like it's starting to pull it's threads !
Will do, mate. The one you are looking at in the picture is the one I hand turned a die on to, to check the thread. 10/10 for observation though!GET the BOLTS Al ! 1 of them looks like it's starting to pull it's threads !
The engine crane has arrived.
And the 27mm socket for the crank pulley and the 15mm socket for the top nut on the bellhousing which won't move at the moment
Unfortunately, I'm working away for a week starting early Saturday morning, so not going to get much done for a few weeks.
And the 27mm socket for the crank pulley and the 15mm socket for the top nut on the bellhousing which won't move at the moment
Unfortunately, I'm working away for a week starting early Saturday morning, so not going to get much done for a few weeks.
neilly
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Oops, that's in the back of the car!Oh no it hasn't........................
They do appear to make nice kit.
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Hooray! The engine stand has arrived!
Just make sure you are keeping me right when I'm rebuilding it anorl
neilly
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Just make sure you are keeping me right when I'm rebuilding it anorl
Sorry, could not resist.
I hope for a job like this you are using 6 sided sockets, I use impact sockets where possible.
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I'll see what it's like with the engine on, but first impressions are its solid kit for the money. Good reviews on the net and you would have seen a few of the lads on here have one and like it. Don't know how they make them for the money. Very good value.Oh no it hasn't........................
They do appear to make nice kit.
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