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« on: 30 April 2014, 10:06:31 pm »
Only one way for it to go... 
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« on: 30 April 2014, 02:28:55 pm »
Hi all
How easy should it be to get the oil feed (the small metal pipe that runs up the height of the engine, past the downpipes) on? Mine is refusing to line up on the bottom banjo bolt. And can I get away with bending it a bit to make it fit? I reckon it's about 5mm out (from middle to bottom: top to middle line up great)
Sould be easy to refit, has it been kicked around in a parts box? Might be a bit out of shape, if you can't get yours to fit I have a spare you can have..
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« on: 28 April 2014, 02:34:07 pm »
Are the front wheel bearings ok? Do you have sintered pads?
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« on: 25 April 2014, 08:35:23 pm »
well done on the swap tony, are you going to strip the old engine and have a look in ?
When I changed the cam chain at 75k ish it was in very good condition, still wasn't burning hardly any oil between changes, will look out for a gearbox or output shaft to build it up as a spare and store in the garage just encase.
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« on: 23 April 2014, 10:57:35 pm »
Hopefully everything else is tight!!
Gave it a once over and adjusted the chain, didn't find anything else about to fall off.
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« on: 23 April 2014, 10:43:33 pm »
200 miles on the new engine, so far so good. Only issue being a leaking sump bolt.. finger tight isn't a good idea, whoops.
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« on: 22 April 2014, 11:01:00 am »
I'm going to try Tony's trick first. I think it's hilarious, though still kicking myself as a jackass. My landlord, who was helping me put the engine in, was less impressed! 
Is this running yet? 
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« on: 21 April 2014, 10:20:00 am »
Use a punch to get a good centre Mark then use a 3mm hss drill, then open up using a 5mm and retap using an m6 tap.
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« on: 21 April 2014, 10:17:37 am »
Thanks guys, lovely sunny morning for a ride out, never really get to go out apart from the daily commute so took a steady ride down some great twisty B roads. Pulled over after a few miles just to check for leaks etc engine sounds perfect now even the carbs seem to be pretty well balanced, didn't rev it to hard only up to 8k but it pulls great and the gearbox is very smooth so well pleased. Defiantly worth the gamble..
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« on: 20 April 2014, 09:52:58 pm »
HH sintered GG organic, I use ebc GG pads in the rear and ebc HH in the front.
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« on: 20 April 2014, 09:17:21 pm »
That's strange, not really anything to adjust, did you clean the disc and de glaze the pads? It could just be that the caliper is now working as it should and your have hh pads that can be a bit grabby. I would put some standard GG pads in if you find them too sharp.
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« on: 20 April 2014, 08:55:27 pm »
What pads are you using?
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« on: 20 April 2014, 06:16:17 pm »
As already said, the chain sounds like it's fine still, I wouldn't be replacing it yet unless it's full of stiff links. Also worth checking the chain in several places as the chain doesn't always stretch the same amount all the way round which is why you get tight spots.
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« on: 20 April 2014, 04:37:53 pm »
wow gte with mk3 gsi wheels, is your gte a redtop sir?
bet the missus loves you taking over the patio 
It is indeed an early 16v, not on any wheels at the moment and I have a GT Turbo in a non-moveable state on the garage drive hence me taking over the patio  Finished up today, removed the swing arm to clean and regrease, new chain and sprockets on, love how smooth a new chain and sprocket set is, gone for another DID gold xring. Now all I need to do is take it for a test ride tomorrow morning, hopefully the rain will have passed by then. 
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« on: 19 April 2014, 11:07:42 pm »
If you un screw the front section of the airbox you can squeeze it in from the generator side, takes a little while to do it but quicker than taking the engine out again.. I did the same thing when I changed the cam chain..
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« on: 19 April 2014, 10:05:02 pm »
How far can you pull the chain away from the rear sprocket at the 3 o’clock position?
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« on: 19 April 2014, 09:48:50 pm »
You done well there tony......your new engine was that the cheap one on ebay last week ?
No picked this one up from Bristol about 6month ago.. £60 quid as the guy couldn't guarantee it was a runner
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« on: 19 April 2014, 08:58:53 pm »
Mission of a day, got the frame repainted, engine in with no problems. Except for a school boy error, i put the throttle cables on wrong and only noticed when i had just tightened up the last clamp. Anyway once that was all sorted and filled with fluids i turned it over without the coils connected to let the oil system prime itself, connected the coils and it rattled to life. Think the cam chain tensioner needs time to sort itself after i took it out to see how much adjustment was left. But once it had been running for a few minutes it seems to run fine no smoke or and nasty noises so happy days Just need to fit my new chain and sprockets and take it for a test run. I recorded it's first start if anyone is interested I will upload it.
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« on: 19 April 2014, 09:17:09 am »
To Tony
Fully synthetic 5-30's (Asda's finest)
I would run 10w40 semi in a high millage engine, bet you don't have to top up nearly as much..
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« on: 19 April 2014, 08:54:18 am »
Probably burning a bit past the rings at high revs.. What oil do you use?
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« on: 19 April 2014, 07:25:27 am »
I run PR3's 34 front 36 rear, get great millage and awesome grip wet or dry. As already said get some fresh rubber before you drop it, will transform your ridding experience...
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« on: 19 April 2014, 07:17:08 am »
Now all you have to do is pray it doesn't rain!
Yeah I know, im up ready to get cracking but i said to the missus yesterday she could have a layin this morning  Not using the garage as it has this in it, in nut and bolt form.. 
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« on: 18 April 2014, 10:55:01 pm »
My trusty commuter finally getting some tlc.. After 105k of trouble free running I’ve decided to replace the engine as the thread on the output shaft is stripped and the splines are really worn, managed to get a low millage engine of eBay pretty cheap so rather than replace the output shaft I’m going to do a straight swap, if it turns out the eBay engine is no good i will strip the two down and swap the gearbox's over. Belly pan removed  Had to get creative to get the engine out on my own..   While the engine is out I’m going to give the frame a repaint at the front as the winter commuting has taken its toll. Will video the first start of the replacement engine as it hasn't run for 6 years.. All looks good inside and compression is good so hopefully should be drama free.
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« on: 20 November 2013, 01:13:16 pm »
I was told the PR3's run 34 front 36 rear, I got good millage out of mine with this pressure and good through the twisties
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