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by Budz59
Wed Jun 11, 2025 12:55 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 16V engine
Replies: 2
Views: 143

Re: 16V engine

Thanks so much for reply Micron , it’s mechanic that’s saying a rebore , I will let him know what you’ve said , would be a helluva lot easier for him and my purse 😁
by Budz59
Tue Jun 10, 2025 5:49 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 16V engine
Replies: 2
Views: 143

16V engine

Any one have or know of a low milage secondand hand 16V engine suitable for a 1997 car , or a suitable low milage block ? Head been skimmed , head done less than a month ago on mine and still it smokes , been pricing piston kits … oversized as will need a rebore , car has now been off road over 1 ye...
by Budz59
Tue May 27, 2025 9:50 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Pistons and rings
Replies: 6
Views: 440

Re: Pistons and rings

Thank you Fanman , they have rings , but no pistons that I can see , although I am not sure of part no’s , worried i am not going to be able to get :(
by Budz59
Mon May 26, 2025 5:24 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Pistons and rings
Replies: 6
Views: 440

Re: Pistons and rings

Thanks , they have found a source for rings but not pistons , anyone know a part number ? any info would be greatly appreciated .
by Budz59
Mon May 26, 2025 3:06 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Pistons and rings
Replies: 6
Views: 440

Pistons and rings

Hi all , so my car requires a set of pistons and rings , it’s a 1997 16V , Reg No R374 YMB , can someone advise as to where to purchase please or anyone that may have for sale please , car has been off road almost a year now , mechanic ready to do job when we can source parts . Thanks in advance Budz
by Budz59
Sat May 24, 2025 8:47 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: HELP
Replies: 33
Views: 159044

Re: HELP

So after months of being laid up my car has had the cylinder head stripped and machined , exhaust valves de coked , new valve stem oil seals , valves all refaced and valve seats recut , new gasket etc and a new set of leads , car is starts instantly and idles smooth , mechanic before he brought car ...
by Budz59
Fri Jul 26, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: HELP
Replies: 33
Views: 159044

Re: HELP

I haven’t , no , thanks for that , I will have a look tonight
much appreciated .
by Budz59
Fri Jul 26, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: HELP
Replies: 33
Views: 159044

Re: HELP

My car is 1997
by Budz59
Fri Jul 26, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: HELP
Replies: 33
Views: 159044

Re: HELP

Thanks for info Micron , Dizzy on my car is part no T6T57871 is this S1 ? it was new in Oct 20 .
by Budz59
Thu Jul 25, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: HELP
Replies: 33
Views: 159044

Re: HELP

Yes , garage will be changing engine …. If I can find a suitable one , do you know which years would be ok for mine without having to change other parts ?