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14th May 2007, 17:38
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L-plater
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Dereham, Norfolk
Posts: 65
Car(s): Saxo VTS
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Engine Rebuild
Hi
I'm currently rebuilding a VTS engine for stage rallying and i have the bottom end apart checking everything over.
Does anyone know of any good companies that could mic up the crank and check the rods for me, there is only so much you can do in the garage!!
Also has anyone else encountered a fair bit of wear on cam ladders and where the cams sit in the head, got a few nasty grooves and the engine has only done 58k!
Any tips on rebuilding and weak points would be great.
Thanks
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14th May 2007, 17:53
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Saxperience Post Whore
Join Date: Jan 2007
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As far as the bottom end goes they are bomb proof. Were tested to rev upto 15k apparently by citroen without too many probs..
Someone else will be able to help you further soon i expect.
James
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14th May 2007, 21:16
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L-plater
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Dereham, Norfolk
Posts: 65
Car(s): Saxo VTS
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I've seen plenty of engines lying all over the track so whilst its on the bench I would rather replace parts now than take it out again later with a big hole in!
I thought the engine had a slight knock so stripped it down as a precaution.
If anyone has any tips on good engine builders that know a thing or two about these engines that would be great. I live in Norfolk.
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14th May 2007, 22:41
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Frequent Poster
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Shrewsbury
Posts: 642
Car(s): Saxo VTS
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If you can afford it get forged pistons & rods, will defo b bullet proof then then. I have just rebuilt my engine with forged rods n pistons, just doing abit of re-wiring & she will b back on the road!!
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15th May 2007, 00:23
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Tonbridge United Kingdom (England)
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Car(s): Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut
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qep are the daddies when it comes to bottom ends.
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15th May 2007, 21:55
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L-plater
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Dereham, Norfolk
Posts: 65
Car(s): Saxo VTS
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Thanks for that chaps
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16th May 2007, 13:27
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Saxperience Forum Bum
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: London
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if u got the money mate change em i would
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16th May 2007, 13:31
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Frequent Poster
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Wirral
Posts: 606
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Yeah QEP are quality. Really nice people too.
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