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    Engine knock... Big end?

    Ah yeah, I know what you mean. Any idea what the specification is? Thanks for the help man, really appreciate it.
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    High rev only on idle

    Mine did that too, rev's at around 1200-1500 rpm for a few mins then warms up a bit and the revs calm down.
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    Engine knock... Big end?

    Yea, I told him Id inspect the engine first before he goes forking out hundreds for no reason. Hes just concerned about the mileage, but I told him not to worry about that. What do you mean measure the crank? Like, the diameter...?
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    Engine knock... Big end?

    Ok, il have a chat with him then and go from there. Thanks for the help. :rockon:
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    Engine knock... Big end?

    Thanks for the reply mate, you mean a spun conrod shell? Is that an easy fix? Like, I think theres 200K kilometres on the clock. Its not really worth fixing if its that bad. But would it be worth my time to pull the shells and have a look? Or is it time for him to start shopping round for a...
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    Engine knock... Big end?

    Hows it goin lads, this is a mates 96 glanza turbo. Theres a knocking after coming into it, more than likely the big end? The B.O.V has been disconnected and a dump valve was hooked up but where the big pipe should be on the B.O.V is spraying oil out everywhere. Id say it is his big end...
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    head gasket gone whats needed

    No problem mate. Keep us updated on it. Il try help out any way I can. :)
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    Engine noise or just me being paranoid?

    Gonna run the timing gun over it tomorrow just to rule out the ignition timing.
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    head gasket gone whats needed

    Youll need to get the head skimmed too, take out all the valves and give them a good clean, make sure the stems of them are clean so they dont catch. And youll have to grind them in. Replace the valve stem oil seals, Id put in a new timing belt kit and water pump too. Do you have all the correct...
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    Engine noise or just me being paranoid?

    Yea, when I bought the car the bolts were all loose on the cat and on the intercooler pipes so god knows what else could be loose. Doesnt really sound like a valve train noise, does sound like its coming from under the centre console. I wonder if the cat is blocked.
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    Engine noise or just me being paranoid?

    Hi lads, as of last week Ive decided im gonna do a complete rebuild on my V due to the work it needs... but Im concerned about a noise Im hearing under hard acceleration. It comes in to it at around 5K rpm, not a rattle but like a struggling growl or rough grunting?? its hard to explain. Ive...
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    I Love My Starlet

    Hahaha :D I agree mate, feel the exact same about my Glanza. Definitely my fav car so far.
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    What wheels to get?

    Thats an easy one. Te37's in black? http://www.motorworldhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/volkr_te37time_brl_ci3_l.jpg What you think of spoon Str's?
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    Best battery...?

    Ah, thank you Texx. :)
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    Best battery...?

    Im getting ABS code 41, which refers to low/abnormal battery voltage, so I decided to do a high rate discharge test on my battery this evening and its dropping to 6.5V, so I think its high time I replaced the battery. Out of experience what battery would you guys recommend? Also, the...
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    Couple of pics of my engine bay.

    I use a chemical called Krud Kutter ultra power remover to clean it, Its a mate of my bosses that sells it, I can get his number for you if you want. Then I laquer the whole bay with Auto glym super sheen, and let it dry. As for mpg and performance with the standard setup... My glanza is only...
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    Couple of pics of my engine bay.

    So I was getting sick of looking at my filthy grubby engine bay. A previous owner decided it was a good idea to spray the rocker cover in situ and destroy everything in over spray. So I Removed the rocker cover, and cleaned it up, and treated it to a new paint job. Also cleaned up the bay...
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    Hard to start from cold.

    Oh, thats a strange one alright.
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    Hard to start from cold.

    Sounds like a scooby? So theres a miss in it? And it clears up when the engine heats up? Oh, and ive sorted my problem, was the cold start valve.
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    Hard to start from cold.

    Just cleaned out my cold start valve, should know in the morning (if its cold enough) if that did the job. Noticed the idle control valve had alot of carbon and oil in it too, so I gave that a clean aswel.
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