AmericanThunder
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Was this the same cylinder that had the broken rocker?
What have you done to your vehicle today?
- Thread starter an88fiero
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No, it was the other side that has a broken rocker, however it is the same one that had a loose push rod before. It's like the push rod pumps up or sometimes becomes very short. Certainly something suspect in there. Hope I have all the parts needed to correct it.
AmericanThunder
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I think moving to a cam with a stock base circle and therefore using stock length push rods is advisable. It removes a lot of potential problems for you. Still need to bear in mind that those patriot heads have a lower (probably) deck height, but the lifters should correct that within their range.
If you get a re-occurance of the issue I think I would be considering a switch to solid lifters and a manually adjusted rocker setup. The old poly locks come to mind.
If you get a re-occurance of the issue I think I would be considering a switch to solid lifters and a manually adjusted rocker setup. The old poly locks come to mind.
AmericanThunder
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Fingers crossed for you though. If you need a hand, just shout.
Drove it to work, and parked it outside Will's place of work ready for working on it at the weekend. Reason I brought it in today it get a parking space outside his unit so someone else doesn't leave their car there for the weekend.
Soaking the lifters in oil ready for the dismantling on Saturday.
AmericanThunder
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Hope all goes smoothly and you find the smoking gun.
Hoping this rain goes and I can get the Challenger out.
Hoping this rain goes and I can get the Challenger out.
The lifters have a small oil way in one of the sides, should this be facing up or down?
Took radiator out and pushed the car into the workshop.
Took radiator out and pushed the car into the workshop.
AmericanThunder
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If they are covered in oil, I would suggest up to allow any air to escape more easily.
AmericanThunder
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Started spring cleaning. Wheels off to remove the old wheel weight adhesive where I had the new tyres fitted. Cleaned all up inside the wheel arches and gave the bodywork a wash too! Got rained off so no pictures but looking like my car again.
Took some bits off the engine.
AmericanThunder
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Nothing - although I thought about it.
I'm making use of a 4 poster ramp at my mates place of work on Saturday morning. Got an oil change to do, the clutch mod to do and might take a look at replacing the rear brake pads if time allows.
I must be getting old - there was a time when I would do this sort of thing at home!!
I'm making use of a 4 poster ramp at my mates place of work on Saturday morning. Got an oil change to do, the clutch mod to do and might take a look at replacing the rear brake pads if time allows.
I must be getting old - there was a time when I would do this sort of thing at home!!
AmericanThunder
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Nothing either
yes, but things are going to happen.......
an88fiero
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Sssshhh he he!
AmericanThunder
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And my mate has had to cancel tomorrow so will concentrate on getting the Kia ready for sale instead. Seems a shame and I much prefer driving a 12 plate Kia to a 66 plate Auris but it's pointless hanging on to it.
saleen 192
Core Member
repaired dads van renault traffic ,
gear linkage came off (ball joint with plastic cover ) well done renault,vauxhall,nissan) van was stuck in 2nd gear went on line new cable have to buy twin set at patern part of 64 quid renault dread to think how much ? shame as nothing wrong with cable it's self just the ball joint cap, well found a upgrade came in the post today fitted easy fit and saves buying and fitting new cables renault you should offer this.
and if plastic cover fits over but dose click on this this is a great solution
gear linkage came off (ball joint with plastic cover ) well done renault,vauxhall,nissan) van was stuck in 2nd gear went on line new cable have to buy twin set at patern part of 64 quid renault dread to think how much ? shame as nothing wrong with cable it's self just the ball joint cap, well found a upgrade came in the post today fitted easy fit and saves buying and fitting new cables renault you should offer this.
and if plastic cover fits over but dose click on this this is a great solution
