Max needs a new Head Gloom

Post by **Bob** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:26 pm

Bad luck Max,

but as Kirsty says, at least you now know what the problem is.

dave_aber · Post by **dave_aber** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:29 pm

Used to be the case you could get heads repaired - welding up between the valve seats wasn't uncommon - is that an option?

maxheadroom · Post by **maxheadroom** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:46 pm

dave_aber wrote:Used to be the case you could get heads repaired - welding up between the valve seats wasn't uncommon - is that an option?

I have welded a Golf head once but that was out side the combustion chamber, don't think I would trust it inside. It also means stripping the head re-seating the valves, having it skimmed, pressure tested and no guarantee as I welded it

I am leaning towards the club shop as you get one year guarantee and all new gaskets, bolts etc just got to bite the old bullet and give them a call

but still got a few more avenues to follow yet.

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:04 pm

Bad news mate, sorry. The club shop C/H's are supposed to be spot on, they are discounted via the club shop than if you bought them directly from the supplier too...

The valves on cylinder 2&4 appear closer, probably cos those valves are open at that position of stroke.

Isn't that the "usual" place that cracks appear?

maxheadroom · Post by **maxheadroom** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:27 pm

bigdaddycain wrote:Bad news mate, sorry. The club shop C/H's are supposed to be spot on, they are discounted via the club shop than if you bought them directly from the supplier too...

The valves on cylinder 2&4 appear closer, probably cos those valves are open at that position of stroke.

Isn't that the "usual" place that cracks appear?

Sh 1 t happens, still had the car 3 years now and bought it from a web site in Japan and new nothing about Bongos

. So not bad for a 3.5K outlay

and here's to next 3 years

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:28 pm

That's the spirit mate! Or as they say here in wigan... It''l be reet!

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:38 pm

bigdaddycain wrote:That's the spirit mate! Or as they say here in wigan... It''l be reet!

2nd that

missfixit70 · Post by **missfixit70** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:08 am

Plus we'll have another expert on doing the head

maxheadroom · Post by **maxheadroom** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:34 am

missfixit70 wrote:Plus we'll have another expert on doing the head

crazy uncle gray g · Post by **crazy uncle gray g** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:27 am

maxheadroom wrote:
missfixit70 wrote:Plus we'll have another expert on doing the head

maxheadroom · Post by **maxheadroom** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:06 pm

Well bullet well and truley bitten I have ordered a head from the club shop

will keep you all informed how it goes, wish me luck "I'm going outside and may be some time"

Post by **Doone** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:08 pm

But you'll be back.

And good luck.

dunslair · Post by **dunslair** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:55 pm

Best of luck. Thanks for showing us all your crack

before you get on with it ....make a brew, take a flask and some hot water, an insulated mug and a few of god's own fast food delights (the pot noodle) and a couple of hand warmers....and a blanket. Why dont you try sitting a tin next to the van...whistle while you work, and you never know a few kind passers by may contribute to your new head with a donation. Keep yer pecker up, it will soon be good as new

maxheadroom · Post by **maxheadroom** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:19 pm

Nice one dunslair

I just had a thought phoned Ian today to order the new head and if his deliveries are like his emails I will have 11 heads arriving this week

dunslair · Post by **dunslair** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:20 pm

maxheadroom wrote:Nice one dunslair

I just had a thought phoned Ian today to order the new head and if his deliveries are like his emails I will have 11 heads arriving this week

Yes but they will arrive when he says they will...

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