Well, the cossie head is dead.....
23-02-2005, 10:32 AM
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Well, the cossie head is dead.....
.... got a call from the man who was looking at my head yesterday, and he said it would have needed to be rebuilt.... 
He said the guides were gone but the valves could still be re-used and the head would need a skim as well..... And as it was already too thin... well its a no go now... As I only asked him to clean it and have a quick check, I guess I am lucky he did have a good look at it!! Only wanted to change the headgasket.... 
I am glad I had spotted GurnE head for sale... now got to go get it, get myself a new cambelt and tensioner and put the whole thing back together....
I was hoping to be able to finish it to go to Bristol on the 2nd March with it... but I seriously doubt it Would take a miracle.... 
One step at a time......
He said the guides were gone but the valves could still be re-used and the head would need a skim as well..... And as it was already too thin... well its a no go now...
As I only asked him to clean it and have a quick check, I guess I am lucky he did have a good look at it!! Only wanted to change the headgasket.... I am glad I had spotted GurnE head for sale... now got to go get it, get myself a new cambelt and tensioner and put the whole thing back together....
I was hoping to be able to finish it to go to Bristol on the 2nd March with it... but I seriously doubt it
Would take a miracle.... One step at a time......
23-02-2005, 10:41 AM
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Blimey, thats a gutter
I remember eagle eyed Stu said that in one of the posts that it looked close to it
I hope you get it sorted out soon Mrs Froggy and see you later
I remember eagle eyed Stu said that in one of the posts that it looked close to it
I hope you get it sorted out soon Mrs Froggy and see you later
23-02-2005, 10:48 AM
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Thanks AJ and Nath...
Yeah.. me too hun because I really do miss the little bugger now...
and if I don't put her back together soon, I'll forget what it should look like in there!! 
See you later Nath.... got a surprise.... 
Yeah.. me too hun because I really do miss the little bugger now...
and if I don't put her back together soon, I'll forget what it should look like in there!! See you later Nath.... got a surprise....
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Lee, I am working at the weekend so I am sending hubby on saturday to get it!! I would love to buy LOADS from you, but cash is not flowing that much at the moment... so have to restrain myself... BTW, is the head all ready to be fitted again or do I need any extras (ie manifold studs....)
Steve, they are here.,.... in the lounge so they don't get cold!! can't wait to get them on the car CAUSE THEY LOOK THE TITS!!!!!
Steve, they are here.,.... in the lounge so they don't get cold!!
can't wait to get them on the car CAUSE THEY LOOK THE TITS!!!!!
23-02-2005, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by cossierich330
Originally Posted by MrsFrog
Patience patience.... its been almost 2 months........
Can't wait anymore!!!
Can't wait anymore!!!
23-02-2005, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Nath
Originally Posted by MrsFrog
See you later Nath.... got a surprise....
She is SWEEEEEEEETTTTT ......
23-02-2005, 11:05 AM
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I think I have some bolts already..... got them when I got the headgasket and other bits... because it was going to be such a straight forward job... Thanks for the offer though
All I really need for now to get it back on the road is a grp A cambelt and tensioner. Might order it today so I can get started on Saturday night...
If I am lucky, it will be around Bristol on the 2nd...
Thanks for the offer though All I really need for now to get it back on the road is a grp A cambelt and tensioner. Might order it today so I can get started on Saturday night...
If I am lucky, it will be around Bristol on the 2nd...
23-02-2005, 11:12 AM
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im off 2 reading later on 2 day 2 visit my mum will be going past the bull on the way bk if i could pick the head up off lee i would bring it up 4 you, it would only mean popping 2 bristol you would have 2 arrange payment with lee its only a thought it could save you sum time and get her ready for the funeral as im not available 2 go
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Re: Well, the cossie head is dead.....
Originally Posted by MrsFrog
.... got a call from the man who was looking at my head yesterday, and he said it would have needed to be rebuilt....
He said the guides were gone but the valves could still be re-used and the head would need a skim as well..... And as it was already too thin... well its a no go now... As I only asked him to clean it and have a quick check, I guess I am lucky he did have a good look at it!! Only wanted to change the headgasket....
I am glad I had spotted GurnE head for sale... now got to go get it, get myself a new cambelt and tensioner and put the whole thing back together....
I was hoping to be able to finish it to go to Bristol on the 2nd March with it... but I seriously doubt it Would take a miracle....
One step at a time......
He said the guides were gone but the valves could still be re-used and the head would need a skim as well..... And as it was already too thin... well its a no go now...
As I only asked him to clean it and have a quick check, I guess I am lucky he did have a good look at it!! Only wanted to change the headgasket.... I am glad I had spotted GurnE head for sale... now got to go get it, get myself a new cambelt and tensioner and put the whole thing back together....
I was hoping to be able to finish it to go to Bristol on the 2nd March with it... but I seriously doubt it
Would take a miracle.... One step at a time......
in germany they sell 1.6 mm thick headgaskets... so you can still use to much skimmed heads... if youre intrested.. send a PM..
cheers
23-02-2005, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn5
im off 2 reading later on 2 day 2 visit my mum will be going past the bull on the way bk if i could pick the head up off lee i would bring it up 4 you, it would only mean popping 2 bristol you would have 2 arrange payment with lee its only a thought it could save you sum time and get her ready for the funeral as im not available 2 go
Thanks!!Let me check with Lee how if he would be happy with that... or maybe I could give you his money to take back to Bristol? Are you from Bristol too?
23-02-2005, 11:24 AM
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Re: Well, the cossie head is dead.....
Originally Posted by turbinator
maybe another option for you..
in germany they sell 1.6 mm thick headgaskets... so you can still use to much skimmed heads... if youre intrested.. send a PM..
cheers
in germany they sell 1.6 mm thick headgaskets... so you can still use to much skimmed heads... if youre intrested.. send a PM..
cheers
Thanks for the offer though!
23-02-2005, 11:27 AM
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not far away from bristol say 30miles i know lee 2 but lost his mobile number let me via pm if you want 2 and no not a problem just sat indoors awaiting dhl man for a delivery going 2 swallowfield which is about a mile from the bull if that
23-02-2005, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn5
not far away from bristol say 30miles i know lee 2 but lost his mobile number let me via pm if you want 2 and no not a problem just sat indoors awaiting dhl man for a delivery going 2 swallowfield which is about a mile from the bull if that
23-02-2005, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Wounder, wish i was mistaken.
The thick headgasket idea is a bodge as it has bugger all to do with the compression ratio
The thick headgasket idea is a bodge as it has bugger all to do with the compression ratio
23-02-2005, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn5
thats what you do 2 help people out especially as im passing the bull just not in a rs but in the mileage machine volkswagon LEEEEEEEEEE..... get to your email!!!!!
23-02-2005, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn5
im off 2 reading later on 2 day 2 visit my mum will be going past the bull on the way bk if i could pick the head up off lee i would bring it up 4 you, it would only mean popping 2 bristol you would have 2 arrange payment with lee its only a thought it could save you sum time and get her ready for the funeral as im not available 2 go
I'll PM you Lee's number now if it helps.
23-02-2005, 11:48 AM
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Well, guys... you are making me cry and gone all mushy now.... I can't believe the number of nice people around here....
Kinda give you hope in human nature once more.....
Thanks to you all!
Kinda give you hope in human nature once more.....
Thanks to you all!
23-02-2005, 12:08 PM
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Right, I've no problem with Glenn taking the head and you giving him the cash, Nat
The only problem is what time Glenn is coming to pick up the head.
I'm working till 5.30 today so won't be home before about 6.00pm, and whilst the head is off the car the turbo/manifolds are still on the car so It's gonna take me 30 minutes to take the turbo etc off
If you're coming past about 6.30 then it's no problem.
Any use Glenn?
(Btw I'm in Eastville, 2 minutes from IKEA)
Right, I've no problem with Glenn taking the head and you giving him the cash, Nat
The only problem is what time Glenn is coming to pick up the head.
I'm working till 5.30 today so won't be home before about 6.00pm, and whilst the head is off the car the turbo/manifolds are still on the car so It's gonna take me 30 minutes to take the turbo etc off
If you're coming past about 6.30 then it's no problem.
Any use Glenn?
(Btw I'm in Eastville, 2 minutes from IKEA)
23-02-2005, 12:20 PM
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Right, just rearranged my whole evening, done sum calling around got a baby sitter for my 2 kiddies nana will spoil em rotten,
Gurne please pm me your address will be with you a 6.30 to collect head.
Mrs frog will txt you when im close to the bull will be around 9ish is that ok. then round me mums for a quick visit then home 2 pick the kiddies up
who said being a house husband was boring.
Gurne please pm me your address will be with you a 6.30 to collect head.
Mrs frog will txt you when im close to the bull will be around 9ish is that ok. then round me mums for a quick visit then home 2 pick the kiddies up
who said being a house husband was boring.
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Guys guys..... that's not fair... just had the make up redone..... here I am crying again....
Thanks a milion, I owe the two of you big time!!
Thanks a milion, I owe the two of you big time!!
