What Items are worth replacing while the engine is out?
So far:
- Clutch
- Aux Belt
- Thermostat
Depends on the age/mileage and how much you want to spend really?
Oil and water pumps and aux belt tensioner are all easier done with the lump out.
Quote from: FromTheDarkness on June 28, 2020, 18:40What Items are worth replacing while the engine is out?
So far:
- Clutch
- Aux Belt
- Thermostat
If you're not planning on doing major engine work, then your list plus the water pump.
some other ifs and buts....
PVC value?
Filter oil control value?
variable value timing solenoid?
sump?
oil pick up?
Are these worth cleaning/ washers replaced etc ?
Quote from: FromTheDarkness on June 28, 2020, 20:18some other ifs and buts....
PVC value?
Filter oil control value?
variable value timing solenoid?
sump?
oil pick up?
Are these worth cleaning/ washers replaced etc ?
PCV valve is about 30,000 mile item,so that's a good shout.
The oil control filter can simply be cleaned, as it's just a mesh.
If you're happy with the way the engine is running, and the oil is clean, I'd leave the oil control valve alone, and the sump.
You could also put a fresh O ring on the chain tensioner. PM me and I'll send you one of the club specials that is ever so slightly fatter then the OEM one (which wasn't fat enough, and has a tendency to dribble).
Have fun!!
@FromTheDarkness Hello and welcome BTW.
Quote from: Carolyn on June 28, 2020, 21:22Quote from: FromTheDarkness on June 28, 2020, 20:18some other ifs and buts....
PVC value?
Filter oil control value?
variable value timing solenoid?
sump?
oil pick up?
Are these worth cleaning/ washers replaced etc ?
Thanks for the advice, I will pm you about the O ring.
PCV valve is about 30,000 mile item,so that's a good shout.
The oil control filter can simply be cleaned, as it's just a mesh.
If you're happy with the way the engine is running, and the oil is clean, I'd leave the oil control valve alone, and the sump.
You could also put a fresh O ring on the chain tensioner. PM me and I'll send you one of the club specials that is ever so slightly fatter then the OEM one (which wasn't fat enough, and has a tendency to dribble).
Have fun!!
Precats if the exhaust is still running them and maybe a new tensioner from TCB.
Quote from: Carolyn on June 28, 2020, 21:22Quote from: FromTheDarkness on June 28, 2020, 20:18some other ifs and buts....
PVC value?
Filter oil control value?
variable value timing solenoid?
sump?
oil pick up?
Are these worth cleaning/ washers replaced etc ?
PCV valve is about 30,000 mile item,so that's a good shout.
The oil control filter can simply be cleaned, as it's just a mesh.
If you're happy with the way the engine is running, and the oil is clean, I'd leave the oil control valve alone, and the sump.
You could also put a fresh O ring on the chain tensioner. PM me and I'll send you one of the club specials that is ever so slightly fatter then the OEM one (which wasn't fat enough, and has a tendency to dribble).
Have fun!!
Hi Carolyn,
How does one get hold of a club special seal please? :D
Thanks,
John
Quote from: moca2cv on August 4, 2020, 13:56Quote from: Carolyn on June 28, 2020, 21:22Quote from: FromTheDarkness on June 28, 2020, 20:18some other ifs and buts....
PVC value?
Filter oil control value?
variable value timing solenoid?
sump?
oil pick up?
Are these worth cleaning/ washers replaced etc ?
PCV valve is about 30,000 mile item,so that's a good shout.
The oil control filter can simply be cleaned, as it's just a mesh.
If you're happy with the way the engine is running, and the oil is clean, I'd leave the oil control valve alone, and the sump.
You could also put a fresh O ring on the chain tensioner. PM me and I'll send you one of the club specials that is ever so slightly fatter then the OEM one (which wasn't fat enough, and has a tendency to dribble).
Have fun!!
Hi Carolyn,
How does one get hold of a club special seal please? :D
Thanks,
John
You send me a Private Message with your address. The O ring fairy will do the rest.