Does anybody know of anything that can be done with these engines to make them last?

So for the second time in two years the head gasket has gone but with two different heads. I have heard these blocks can develop hairline cracks when aged, can anyone confirm this categorically? Can it be tested if the crack only surfaces when hot? All the while this cyl head was fitted the...

Pins 11 and 12, and pin 1 goes to the EAS delay timer.

Have you had any progress?

Cera-tec should be used on brakes. Copper grease will do in practice, as you say Wammers, but isn't compatible with ABS components, brake fluid, rubber seals and some wear indicators. It can often, as you rightly said Entropy, create a sticky mess that inhibits pad movement. I think red...

It's true. Not to be used on brakes though. They have their own lube.

Bottom joint/arm, column off the back, two hoses and four bolts. Out the top from memory, only intercooler hose and washer bottle pipe above it.

Who's ball joints were they?

Could there be a split pipe before the pump, causing it to suck air.

Good thinking and nice work. I'm going to search YouTube for clips of over-spun balance weights flying off now. I wonder what damage they'll do :rolleyes:

So say if you leave the collet in place when replacing the ball joints it'll stay centered. Worked for me so far (1000miles). You get 3 tries before the yokes are written off. Not sure why?

"better than a new box" they say! I'll start saving..

Jumped her this morning from flat and found a loose earth strap and a radio that needs an ignition feed.

Thanks These guys?

When you tested for fuel to the injectors did you give it enough time to bleed the lines incase air has entered the system?

Was the new sensor calibrated?

R/F do you mean Right Front height sensor?

You can check the fuel stop solenoid at the back of the pump. There needs to be 12v going to it to allow fuel through. If there is then with ignition off run a wire from battery + to the connector on the solenoid while holding it and feel it click open. See here: Image courtesy of RobTD590 (I...

Dry lube won't unstick a siezed lock. Once you use graphite dust then the only lube you can use is graphite dust, else you get bunged up with goo. But if you (and following owners) never use graphite dust then oily lube will do.

Did you have a new blade cut as well or just the fob? I had a key cutters cut me a new blade that wouldn't turn the lock, turns out the new blade was a slightly wider towards the handle and fowled the lock. Trimmed it down and it worked. If not, have you tried some anti seize spray? WD40 like...