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matt
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Why not just measure them ?????
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raymondb123
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aha.. just ordered some anyway....
anyone know of an easy way to replace the water pump? |
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mitch1965
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No easy way to do w/pump. just clear off the alternator belt, draw off the cambelt cover, lock the camshaft down & carck too if possible. 3 boltsiirc to undo then swap it, cleaning the surface that the pump seals to. Replace timing belt & build up the remaining. 
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raymondb123
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| can be done without removing the engine... right? |
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DeadEye
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| Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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| raymondb123 wrote: | | can be done without removing the engine... right? |
It's an hour job at most mate.
Take the wheel off so you can get to the crank pulley nut - this is so you can change the cambelt as the pointer for the crank position mark will stop the belt coming off.
Remember to line the notches on the crank pulley and cam pulley before you start and triple check they're lined up when your finished!
Oh, and read the fecking manual you just bought!  
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raymondb123
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Oh Thanks buddy, will have a decnt look at the Haynes manual...
Another question does anyone know where I can get the original front vauxhall grill symbol or a entire new grill, as my pictures show its gone :/ |
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mitch1965
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There's a spares day at the conexions centre Coventry soon. I bet you'll find one there buddy. maybe other parts will be around for the mk1's. that why i shall be going, looking for elusive parts..
The Connexion Conference Centre, Leamington Road,
Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3FL
11th march 
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raymondb123
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| Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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| I'll have to go another year maybe next year drive there once it's all fixed |
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mitch1965
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| raymondb123 wrote: | | I'll have to go another year maybe next year drive there once it's all fixed |
Its not that far for you? just a shade on an hour? You don't have to roll up in a griffin, its not a show, just a full on griffin spares rummage.
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raymondb123
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| Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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| well either i tran it... or drive, bare in mind my astra is the only car I drive lol |
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DeadEye
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| mitch1965 wrote: | There's a spares day at the conexions centre Coventry soon. I bet you'll find one there buddy. maybe other parts will be around for the mk1's. that why i shall be going, looking for elusive parts..
The Connexion Conference Centre, Leamington Road,
Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3FL
11th march |
Remind me about this near the tie if I forget mate.
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mitch1965
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I will do Phil.
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| raymondb123 wrote: | Oh Thanks buddy, will have a decnt look at the Haynes manual...
Another question does anyone know where I can get the original front vauxhall grill symbol or a entire new grill, as my pictures show its gone :/ |
i got one you can have for a £10 plus postage
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raymondb123
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| Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:09 am Post subject: |
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| warphi1970 wrote: | | raymondb123 wrote: | Oh Thanks buddy, will have a decnt look at the Haynes manual...
Another question does anyone know where I can get the original front vauxhall grill symbol or a entire new grill, as my pictures show its gone :/ |
i got one you can have for a £10 plus postage |
Can I pay you via PayPal? How much for postage buddy |
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