Recent content by Chris x

Made a start on this Wednesday evening: Engine mount off to inspect the belt: All in one piece, so I guess its just jumped. Inlet manifold lifted to inspect spark plugs: 1, 2 and 4 came out no problem and looked fine, however 3 wont move. Guessing its pretty messy in that cylinder and has...

I'd definitely do the belts on a replacement engine. Just thought it would probably be worth taking the head off 1st if there is signs of damage before going down that route. Are the engines easy to remove? Currently replacing the engine in my ST.

Have just requested to join the FB group, thanks for the heads up! Cheers guys!

Hi guys, I have just purchased a 182 with a snapped cambelt caused by the AUX belt. I picked the car up cheap (IMO) and am trying to decide the best route to take... Current plan: Take the spark plugs out, put a camera down the bore to see what damage there is. If all looks OK do a...

Hi all, Picked up a 182 on Sunday with a snapped cambelt (caused by the AUX belt). Got it for £625, but has good history, is clean and has 4 brand new Dunlop sport maxx tyres and a scorpion exhaust. Thought i'd get most of my money back with those bits if it all went tits up! Im a true petrol...

Small world. I picked up a 182 on Sunday and also live in Bexhill! Your name rings a bell. Think i've seen it on PH. You also know someone I used to go to school with...Nathan who had a Blue Corsa (had a Corsa back in the day too!)