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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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right guys, i need sum help please. I am gonna attempt to rebuild my bottom end on my series 2

Can anyone tell me exactly what tools i need etc and how easy/hard it is to do please?

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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 06:48 PM
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I would recommend a haynes manual mate.. www.haynes.co.uk
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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got one dude already- anyone got any tips? anything to look out for??
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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I would say the important thing to remember is to work in a clean environment to prevent ingress of dirt/grit. Take a methodical approach and leave nothing to chance.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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its really easy .. i did mine .. a good socket set .. torque wrench .. i renewed everything except the crank.

need to find a good engineering company to do any machining work..
also had the complete bottom end lightened and balanced from clutch to pully

and dont forget to put the oil splash guard back in (small bit of plastic that clips over the inside of the lower oil breather hole)

when takin it apart label or mark the crank so you know where the main caps went

keep everything totally clean when asembling , i washed everything in parafin first then oiled before fitting. and clean anything out from the bottom of the thread on the headbolts .. erm ... thats about it really

hth
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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mkIIxr2turbo,

dood change ye siggy size lol

EDIT:- arrgh you done it
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 07:16 PM
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cheers eagle
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