"Ruby" the Riley Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11(new) UPDATED: 8 October 2021 |
SEVERAL STEPS BACKWARDS |
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Possibilities included some problem with the valves (quickly dismissed by |
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This front crossmember has to be removed before the timing cover can come off. It has been removed in the photo to the right. |
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The nearside engine mount has been released from the timing cover ... |
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The timing cover had been fitted with a gasket which was not in good condition. I will use a sealant as per the workshop manual. |
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I am ready to slide the gasket and head onto the studs ...
MASS PANIC - the head has jammed halfway down the studs and would NOT go down!! I'm standing in the engine bay, lifting it up and down, checking under and around and the 7 minute suggested time has rapidly disappeared. Even help from the wife didn't move it.
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The photo to the left shows setting TDC on No: 1 Using the middle bolt in the timing cover to hold a pointer and an engraved mark on the crank pulley, I can check TDC on #1 easily. |
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