The head is of and problems start now

[Jas11n]

Just got to say at this point, Lou! I really do admire your perseverance.
Don't know how many times I've read newbies who have a few problems, boost leaks etc, can't find the problems, then sell the car.
Hats off to you.. People should be directed to your threads when they think their car is behaving badly.

Jas..

[220bhp]

Jas I don't know that its perseverance, more like stupid'ity.I do know one thing though, without this forum,and the help I get from you guys I don,t think it would be easy owning one of these fabulous cars,long live the forum

CHEERS LOU

[martinjs]

You offerring your services then since you know how?

Ok, put your car on the next boat to New Zealand and i'll do it for you free of charge.

[s2driveruk]

Jamo, want to go halves on a container?

[Jamo]

Jamo, want to go halves on a container?

In the words of the most famous film made in NZ - "They've taken the Avant to Isengard!"

[220bhp]

Things are not going very well, started to swap the bits over from 3b, got the crank bolt undone on the 3b using the crank locking tool, and a lot of anger, but the one on the aan won't budge ,tried every thing ,air socket the lot, the problem is that I can't lock the locking tool on to the block, so I gess I have the wrong locking tool, has anyone ever had this problem and solved it if so let me know.By the way martinjs, my daughter lives in wellington,anywhear near you.

[4WheelDrifter]

You can lock the crank at the flywheel end. I've used a long bar across the flywheel bolts to lock the crank before. The front pulley came off easy then. Make sure the bolts are threaded in enough though.

[Mark Halligan]

You can lock the crank at the flywheel end. I've used a long bar across the flywheel bolts to lock the crank before. The front pulley came off easy then. Make sure the bolts are threaded in enough though.

Good advice I have done this before too.

[twoqu]

Lou, I have a horrible feeling that the tool for the 3B doesn't locate too well on the AAN pulley. If you can get an adequate fit, I would suggest fitting the snub mount of the 3B onto the AAN block. You should then be able to lock off the pulley. You should then be able to undo it relatively safely!

[220bhp]

Done it, took a a lot of strength, of which I have plenty,stupidity, of which I have even more, and last but not least,some fantastic help from my friends on the forum. Thanks guys Oh,and just for the record, the crank bolt is now in orbit someware over Suffolk

[220bhp]

Just thought I would ask a little advice on the turbo,I have it of at the moment, and there is a little play in the shaft, you can just about feel it. so, do I put it back, or if you think its nessaserey, get it refurbished,if so where,and what would be the cost.Its not that bad but Ij ust want the car right, I would appreciate your thoughts.

MANY THANKS LOU

[LHD_Kid]

Hi Lou,
by play, do you mean sideways play, or in/out play?
Its sideways play you need to worry about, they all move in/out a little...
Chris

[220bhp]

Mostly in and out, but I can detect a very small amount of play side to side,but its only just detect'able.

[martinjs]

By the way martinjs, my daughter lives in wellington,anywhear near you.

Im working in Christchurch, i want to go to Wellington at some point though.

[220bhp]

Just thinking,do I have to change the sump, for any reason ,if so is it worth changing the bearings for rs2 ones, or would you leave well alone,as I said earlier the bores look in fantastic condition. so I leaving that side alone. Is there anything else I should do while the engine is out. Cheers Lou