Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 24, 2014 Right so doing the head gaskets got the front off no problem . the rear is free but something internal is stopping it from coming off . I think that it maybe to do with the oil pump drive how do I remove it . HEEEELLLLPPPP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 24, 2014 It wil be the spindle for the oil pump drive, this requires removal before the head comes off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) thank you are a star do you know if i can lock it with a pin through the pulley to undo the front nut ? :Black Eye: I just cant see how to get at it do you get at it from the front above through the oil breather plate or is it at the back of thr head somewhere ? Edited March 25, 2014 by Gibot123 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 The nut is inside the engine, you need the cams out to access it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Hi Smaky got the cams out where is the nut is it obvious as cant see it ? You mean the cam shafts in the head ? Edited March 25, 2014 by Gibot123 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 The nut is on the spindle under where the rear camshaft would sit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Hi Smaky found it it was an allen bolt covered in oil quite obvious when I knew what to look for. Problem is it wouldn't shift and the end of my allen socket has snpped clean of in the top any ideas as to what to do next ? I suppose there is no other way to remove the pump drive. would normally try and drill the bolt out gently but cant remove the allen key end from the bolt and not even sure I could drill through it any Ideas ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Is the engine out of the car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 no insitue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 That's gonna make it hard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Its a 164 hard is everything I need to do on this :Big Grin: It all started with a slight over heating problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 I'll have ago again tomorrow at getting the broken bit out I just think it will blunt the drill bit but I'll tape and cover the surrounding area and see whayt happens. Just hope it doesn't rain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Right if I cant fix this engine is it possible to put a later one( GTV 166) in if I use the existing throttle body and change the radiator ( due to the pipes being on the opposite side ) and leave the existing engine loom in place is there any reason this wont work .? basically use the lump . My only concerns are the power steering pump and the alternator positioning. Thoughts anybody ? Edited March 26, 2014 by Gibot123 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 It is possible covert them, but I think you need te surgeons hands on here fist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 27, 2014 Yes not given up just a tad concerned about the alternative Haven't let her beat me yet :Black Eye: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 29, 2014 Smaky got any idea why the water has been boiling out the fire rings on all the gaskets are solid the stat was opening all be it at bit late and the w/pump is fine . The rad is ok and changed the fan switch couple of weeks back as mater of course.No signs of leaks from pipe work and the h/matrix is good. Could the bits from the gasket sitting in the water jacket be causing circulation problems or should I be looking at a crack somewhere. I'm at a bit of a loss thought it would be a gasket failure but doesn't seem to be . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 30, 2014 Sorry, late one yesterday, sorting out a GT 3.2 which had been butchered my arch enemies. How can you claim to be a specialist and get so many things WRONG on one car??? Anyway. You haven't explained why you're doing al this??? is it due to coolant loss? Overpressure? Lumpy running? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 30, 2014 It started over heating and throwing the water out of the expansion tank . It has a over flow pipe on the tank cap on these. and seems to boil over . it has had a slight miss at tick over but its not regular it is intermitant. it only loses coolant when it gets hot cant see any signs of water loss except when it chucks the water out .I thought origanally it was the water pump but that is fine no play in the shaft or bearing, so thought it could be pressure in the system due to the head gasket. having said that it drives fine just gets hot at stand still and boils over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 30, 2014 Did u sort MJS brakes they didn't look good those discs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 30, 2014 First thing I would have done was checked out the fan, relay and resistor if the fan doesn't run then that can cause it to boil over, As does a faulty header cap. Did you carry out any compression, pressure or sniff checks before diving in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 30, 2014 Brakes, yes, nothing wrong with them, just needed a fluid change, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) the rad fan was working and the relays seem to be ok but the fan was coming on really late so I had changed the fan switch in the rad a couple of weeks back . Ihave just received a new expansion tank with cap . I do admit that it seems to have been an ongoing problem but has not boiled over till the other week Just seemed to be a little hotter than normal. just happened when I got home sat with the engine running for a couple of mins and noticed the temp had gone right up so switched it off and as I got out it let all the water go . Edited March 30, 2014 by Gibot123 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 30, 2014 Compression test? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 30, 2014 no dont have the gauge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted March 31, 2014 the other thing is now its in bits I suppose I will get it skimmed and pressure tested before I put it back together. have got a new stat and aux belt and water pump ready to fit cam belt too. Just wondered if there was anything in the pics I sent that was cause for concern . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
