RobSheffield
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Thanks for the info JP
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Was that built as in oem, or built as in 264's etc? Supply and fit, or just fit?
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IIRC its not a garage trading on the forum.
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Really? Id never noticed
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Sounds awful, good you had John to assist. Awful having to do it on your own and diagnose issues.
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Sorry, machined, not cast. I meant 'made in such a way that they are hollow' mind on something else
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They are hollow cast Nic, are most cams? There is no fault with them, its just the way it is, and its been known for years.
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They are hollow cast and as such can snap really easily. Remember mine?
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HKS cam Jay?
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Id suggest a CO2 rather than a dry powder one, the powder apparently is hard to remove and makes such a mess.
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Demon tweaks or safety devices?
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I think Jay had determined from compression check that it was cylinder one, had some fluid and was some way lower CR than others.
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http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=208964
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Scott, believe this chap was ITRO 45 yrs old, so may be ok with insurance
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When you say 'a turbo' what do you mean?
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What kinda mods do you want?
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Thats most people isnt it
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Cambelt change. Anything else while I'm at it?
RobSheffield replied to Barnstormer's topic in mkiv Technical
Fair point in that its not a can do and not a need to, and yes i guess a bodge fitment in a DIY sense could cause problems where they werent before. I wish id replaced mine, but i also would like to know why it failed. I guess in time we shall know -
I think its actually Scotist, so its allowed
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Cambelt change. Anything else while I'm at it?
RobSheffield replied to Barnstormer's topic in mkiv Technical
From personal experience, i would definitely replace the front main oil seal. While the crank pulley is off its not a big job, but one its all back together it is -
Cambelt change. Anything else while I'm at it?
RobSheffield replied to Barnstormer's topic in mkiv Technical
May just be a US thing where they run large duration very high lift cams. -
I know you are a scotsman, but the £10 to become a full member will open up our classified section for you, and the club will save you many times that amount!
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Super Its capability by the way
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*gives up trying to explain*
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Probably need to be a paid member to view classifieds
