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Feb 12th, 2011, 17:18 | #11 |
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Right... Bloody hell. Had a go at the flame trap thing today.
So, I found the little thing I was looking for, at least I bloody think it was the right bit. It was a right pain to get to. Finding the thing was hard enough, loads of thanks to Wooble for the location advice, Haynes was a bit hopeless with the diagrams and stuff... Once it was out the plastic nossle type thing was, as said, totally gunked up. It looked like grease more than old oil. The flame trap, strainer thing, was not going to budge. It took a screw through the centre, then chipping away to the plastic housing, before it finally popped out. Cleaned the tubes and then fixed it all back together again. Now, I've got fairly small hands, so how the hell some people manage to get it all back together... Anyway, with it all back together, ran the engine, and oddly the oil cap is still bopping around on top. So, some of it may not be totally clear. But at least I know where it all is now, and how it goes together and comes apart. Luckily I didn't break anything while I was in there. I took a few pictures, I was going to put together a How-to but I'm not sure I'm qualified. Going to get that rocker cover off during the week. That should be fun. |
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Feb 12th, 2011, 18:18 | #12 |
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Sounds good - re the oil cap still bopping about, rev the engine gently and it should suck itself down if it's good.
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Feb 15th, 2011, 17:45 | #13 |
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Ok... So. Is this the gasket I'll need to replace?
http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=4418 |
Feb 15th, 2011, 17:52 | #14 |
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yes thats the one, very easy to do just a few nuts to undo. you might find it cheaper in a local motor factors.
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Feb 17th, 2011, 13:30 | #15 |
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Hmm. Got the gasket through today. It's not the right size. It's too wide. Unless if course (very likely) it is the right size and I'm looking at it wrong.
It says cam cover gasket on the site and valve cover gasket on the pack. If it'll help ill add photos later. Help! |
Feb 17th, 2011, 14:05 | #16 |
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The gasket has to arch over the cam bearing caps, remember, so it's not as wide when installed.
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Feb 17th, 2011, 21:31 | #17 |
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Just a quick one to say thanks to everyone who helped with this. We got it done today, like wooble said, it was a really quick job. Everything came apart easily, and went back together with no problems.
The seal is now tight, doesn't appear to be leaking, although I suppose it'll be a few days until all of the oil drips away from the car. I know it's not a difficult job, but for a total amateur, I felt really proud to have been able to do this myself (although 'safety netted' by my dad). It looks a much more advanced job, with the engine being 'open' and all of the innards exposed. I felt like an engineer. I've put a few pictures on, just to aid anyone doing these bits in the future. I'd write a how-to. But as I mentioned earlier, I don't feel I'm experienced enoguh to do it justice, also it's not a really complicated job. Although I will if anyone wants it, or it'd be worth it. Again. Thanks to everyone. |
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Feb 17th, 2011, 21:47 | #18 |
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well done Gary....must be really pleased with yourself.....
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Feb 18th, 2011, 01:13 | #20 |
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^^^ agreed, as a 'first timer' you're more likely to point out the little things that those of us who are more experienced may take for granted!.
Good job anyway, always great to see people willing to get their hands dirty and give it a go. You save money and gain valuable experience, it's a win-win all the way! When I was working as a mechanic, it was always shocking what people would pay to have a job done that they could have done in 15 minutes for 1/10 the price if the were willing to have a go themselves. |
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