dozeydustman Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 The TU engine is quite easy to work on, I’d whip the head off, see if there’s any damage and swap the head complete with valves if the piston crowns are OK. Discount code for Euro Crap parts/autodoc you should be able to get it running again for around £100-150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 15 hours ago, New POD said: What's the worst? It's already scrap. Can't make it more scrap. it has just become my retirement project ........ spewed work this morning and givin in my notice . New POD and rainagain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 I need more information on the second sentence @MikeR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 1 hour ago, MikeR said: 23 minutes ago, New POD said: I need more information on the second sentence @MikeR Stopped work , RETIRED .... Mally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffgeezer Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 You don't mention if it is an 8v 1.4 or a 16v 1.6 The latter is more expensive a repair unless using a part-worn head. You'll need a head gasket set, timing belt kit with tensioners and a water pump. Make sure all the debris from the old belt is removed. Timing hole for the crank is behind the cap for the oil filter housing. Check the sills are alright before even considering it. Minimad5, Sigmund Fraud, bigfella2 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 44 minutes ago, ruffgeezer said: You don't mention if it is an 8v 1.4 or a 16v 1.6 The latter is more expensive a repair unless using a part-worn head. You'll need a head gasket set, timing belt kit with tensioners and a water pump. Make sure all the debris from the old belt is removed. Timing hole for the crank is behind the cap for the oil filter housing. Check the sills are alright before even considering it. single cam , 8 valve head , should be ok to lift , just wondering if it will need skimming ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 14 minutes ago, MikeR said: single cam , 8 valve head , should be ok to lift , just wondering if it will need skimming ... I know a place in Bootle that will skim it. I would say 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 1 hour ago, MikeR said: Stopped work , RETIRED .... Are we a party having. MikeR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella2 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Would it need skimming though? it not like the head gasket has gone causing it to overheat, so in theory the head should still be flat. MikeR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Can ye get timin belt on bottom pully with out removin it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 On 3/10/2022 at 2:33 PM, bigfella2 said: Would it need skimming though? it not like the head gasket has gone causing it to overheat, so in theory the head should still be flat. In theory yes you may be correct. No history of being overheated etc... examine head machined face, no pitting or other damage... throw a steel rule across the face and check its square. Always worked for me bigfella2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 had a word with a tame mechanic and he advised not going the fix it route .... and then arranged a 200 note scrappage for me with a mate , which is a lot more than I was expecting !! and the new wiper blade on the C2 fitted our C1 ,, win wiin !! theshadow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 It's my opinion that it's never worth fixing a C2 because they rot so prolifically. Mine rotted away sat in a relatively dry unit for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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