dirtytorque 0 Posted April 11, 2009 oh yes the audi,i was stripping things of of it with wanton abandonment. As i said mate all your doing is gripping the base of the dizzy with a set of mole grops and turning. Not really possible to break anything. Worked a treat freeing mine up,and mine still had the tamper proof seal on there so it had not been moved since it had come from the factory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted April 11, 2009 Ok torque, I'll give it a go tomorrow. I can't imagine what I'd be doing right now if I didn't have you guys to ask for help! Probably sitting in a corner gently weeping! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted April 11, 2009 Let us know how it all goes Stephanie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTWG60 0 Posted April 11, 2009 Ok torque, I'll give it a go tomorrow. I can't imagine what I'd be doing right now if I didn't have you guys to ask for help! Probably sitting in a corner gently weeping! :lol: Whilst playing with yourself! :rofl: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted April 11, 2009 ROFL. i'll picture message you some images from today.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTWG60 0 Posted April 11, 2009 ROFL. i'll picture message you some images from today.... Of WHAT! HAHHHHAHHAa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted April 11, 2009 ROFL. i'll picture message you some images from today.... Of WHAT! HAHHHHAHHAa That could be anyone in those pictures. Don't believe a word.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted April 11, 2009 Surely you recognise it... I had your name tattooed up the entire legnth. Sadly I couldn't fit the E of Joe, but you get the idea.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted April 12, 2009 Surely you recognise it... I had your name tattooed up the entire legnth. Sadly I couldn't fit the E of Joe, but you get the idea.... :lol: Oh, that's what it said. The font was so small I could barely read it. :lol: Just joking. You know I only have eyes for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted April 13, 2009 Steady on Selina... do you want me to pop over one evening with my big tool (and timing gun?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtytorque 0 Posted April 13, 2009 i think he's spent. :) Mr riot no joy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted April 13, 2009 Well, thanks to one last effort and some comedy engine timing it works! :clap: :clap: :clap: I tried to turn the dizzy using all my might but it just wouldn't budge. So I took the cam belt off and timed the crank shaft pulley with the intermediate sprocket and the rotor arm was still out. I just turned the rotor arm so that it was at TDC but the intermediate sprocket and crank pulley were out of alignment with each other, put the belt back on, tensioned it up, turned the engine by hand to make sure all was well and hey presto it is spot on now. When I first started it up I only had three cylinders (probably a bit choked up) but I took it for a little run and it sorted itself out and it's now smooth as anything. I don't think a car that doesn't have a Corrado badge on the back has ever put that big a smile on my face! Thank fook! :D :D :D I'm just putting a guide together entitled "How to change a head gasket the hard way by Sonicriot13". Thanks to everyone for their help. As I keep saying I couldn't have done it without you lot! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted April 13, 2009 Well done Laura! Always good to fix something :grin: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted April 13, 2009 Good work Gertrude, we knew you had it in ya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted April 13, 2009 :lol: These names are getting a bit abstract. Is Selina even real or have you made that up? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted April 13, 2009 Cuthbert. I like your thinking. Good work. X x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted April 13, 2009 Cuthbert. I like your thinking. Good work. X x x At least I'm the right sex again now. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTWG60 0 Posted April 13, 2009 Well that's one way to sort your ignition timing. Well done, Bartholomew! http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Bartholomew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted April 13, 2009 Good work Chantelle, nice to see you sticking at it and you'll get there in the end! :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted April 13, 2009 Cheers guys. :D Frankly it shouldn't have been that much of a faff but at least it's sorted now. I've learned some valuable lessons. Well, onto the next job now. Finally going to fit those Weitecs to my G60. I can't handle (pun intended) that sh!tty set up (lowered on springs with standard shocks) that's on there at the moment any longer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted April 14, 2009 Thought I'd close the head gasket saga with some pics. Gave it a wash today as it was really dusty from sitting in the garage for so long. Still think it's a really nice mk2. :D A list of what I did to it: New head gasket New cylinder head bolts Cylinder head skimmed New cylinder head flanges New Exhaust manifold gaskets New intake manifold gasket New cam cover gasket Flushed coolant system and replaced coolant New oil and filter New cam belt New tensioner pulley And replaced loads of nuts and bolts that were past it Also here is a picture of the Rado back in its rightful place. :cheers: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattnorgrove 0 Posted April 14, 2009 Fair play Jim, I'd have given up on that long before you nearly did! Cracking read this thread is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtytorque 0 Posted April 14, 2009 :lol: this thread is pure comedy. Kind regards Rupert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTWG60 0 Posted April 14, 2009 Never before has so much interest been generated about a blown head gasket! I'll miss this chapter of the 8v daily. :( Edit: Berol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
