Head Gasket - Not Cob Related

[Clarkson]

Originally Posted by wilf

Cam belts suck!

Timing chains rule!

There just as bad! Seen them brake/rattle and chew up tensioners like no tomorro!

And then you have to remove the engine to fix it!

[craggle]

All my engines I've owned so far have been chain type. No problems yet.
My old Land Rover 4 cylinder uses a spring tensioner that is assisted with oil pressure to keep the chain tight. I rebuilt a 1963 International tractor once and that was all gear driven. Cam, Hydraulic pump and diesel pump all off the same helical gear drive train.

My friend recently sold a Jag XK8 that was perfect when sold, but then the tensioner gave up about 2 weeks after he sold it. New owner had to get it repaired at considerable expense.

Craig.

[wilf]

Timing chains Rule!


(If the oil is changed regularly and not on the bloody stupid extended intervals the marketing people foist on us and gullable idiots believe).

[craggle]

Got to agree with Wilf on service intervals.

My 1997 Range Rover had about 15000 miles between oil changes. It would run out of oil before that and the Rover V8 likes clean oil.

I change oil every 6 months regardless of millage.

Friend of mine pays a local garage to do an oil and filter change in between each of his BMW service intervals as we both feel they are too far apart.

Craig.

[Miket]

Originally Posted by Clarkson

I might even be full of water,or corrioded electrical termanls.

Spot on mate, it was full of water, how the hell does water get in there.

[Clarkson]

Originally Posted by Miket

Spot on mate, it was full of water, how the hell does water get in there.

Through the rear lamp cluster.

[Miket]

Originally Posted by Clarkson

Through the rear lamp cluster.

Well done, you don't happen to have a spare one in your box of tricks.

Seriously, found one at a scrappies for £20, pick it up tomorrow.

[Clarkson]

Originally Posted by Miket

Well done, you don't happen to have a spare one in your box of tricks.

Seriously, found one at a scrappies for £20, pick it up tomorrow.

Great stuff!

There bloody expensive from the dealer.

[Miket]

Originally Posted by Clarkson

Great stuff!

There bloody expensive from the dealer.

£20 one didn't work

Got another today, fitted it and we now have central locking again keeps the wife happy for a bit longer.

Thanks again Dave for your advice.

[Clarkson]

Originally Posted by Miket

£20 one didn't work

Got another today, fitted it and we now have central locking again keeps the wife happy for a bit longer.

Thanks again Dave for your advice.

Well done M8!

I'll settle for a cup of hot choc at the classic!