Water247
New Member
Good morning everyone,
I am preparing to delve into my engine and thought I'd check in with some experts prior to messing it all up. First my questions...
Q1. a) How long should I allow myself to get the bits apart and get to a stage where I can see what's going on?
b) How long should it take to subsequently put back together (once parts are sourced)?
Q2. I am doing this on a drive with no specialist tools or kit. Is there anything that I am likely to be halted by?
Q3. Is it okay to leave the engine part dismantled for a few days whilst I source bits. Can I just cover the open engine with a tarp and weight it down or do I need to take more care of it whilst it's exposed to the elements?
My understanding is I need to be looking for some core things whilst in there, those being; cylinder head (cracked?), worn piston rings, head gasket knackered, valve stem seals had it. I'm guessing the last 3 I should replace anyway? I would still like to know what to inspect even if I am systematically replacing them as I like to test my limited knowledge and see if I can make sense of what has happened and why.
I was aiming to start this afternoon whilst we have some good weather here in the South. I just want to make sure I'm prepared for what lies ahead.
Thanks for your help and guidance. It's appreciated, as always.
Andy.
I am preparing to delve into my engine and thought I'd check in with some experts prior to messing it all up. First my questions...
Q1. a) How long should I allow myself to get the bits apart and get to a stage where I can see what's going on?
b) How long should it take to subsequently put back together (once parts are sourced)?
Q2. I am doing this on a drive with no specialist tools or kit. Is there anything that I am likely to be halted by?
Q3. Is it okay to leave the engine part dismantled for a few days whilst I source bits. Can I just cover the open engine with a tarp and weight it down or do I need to take more care of it whilst it's exposed to the elements?
My understanding is I need to be looking for some core things whilst in there, those being; cylinder head (cracked?), worn piston rings, head gasket knackered, valve stem seals had it. I'm guessing the last 3 I should replace anyway? I would still like to know what to inspect even if I am systematically replacing them as I like to test my limited knowledge and see if I can make sense of what has happened and why.
I was aiming to start this afternoon whilst we have some good weather here in the South. I just want to make sure I'm prepared for what lies ahead.
Thanks for your help and guidance. It's appreciated, as always.
Andy.