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Re: Mk1 172 Hybrid Track Car Project
try shutting the valve just before pedal hits the floor, while fluid is still moving out and maybe not letting air back in when you shut the valve
I hate to say this, but read your last sentance first and then ask yourself why you stated the other 2 comments....... It doesn't start, it has no cambelt on it! There has been no sounds to indicate damage! and i will turn it over all i want because even if there was damage, it aint going to...
I'm not 'hoping for the best', it will get done properly, TBH if it had been done properly in the first place this may well of never happened, but that's a different story.
Prepare to be suprised.........maybe. TBH i don't know what has been done yet. the engine still tuned over by hand with...
Yes i agree if you are taking the top end apart and they are undamaged, then why not, i'm not, just doing cambelt change and timing so i have to replace them
That's how i take them out, they are £12 from stealers for the pair!
true, but then you have to reseal the cam cover, and i'd rather waste £12 than disturb that, cam belt, both pulleys etc, etc. cos you can't get the cover off without taking the pulleys off, and you may not get a good seal...
lol i wish. my soft cut (ignition) is at 8k. my hard cut (fuel) is at 8.1k.
I missed 3rd, nailing it out of a bend keeping up with an expensive TVR, and he wasn't getting away! basically floored the throttle from about 6 - 6.5k thinking i had got third, but i'd hit in between 1st and third...