dcc 855 Posted June 18, 2008 I have spent the last 5-6 weeks removing my engine, changing the head gasket and replacing it, with new cam belt, water pump, tensioners and various other bits. tonight i finally came to a point where i was ready to refill it with life ( water, oil and petrol), poured in 5ltrs of oil, set about with the hosepipe to fill the rad... when all of a sudden, bucket loads of water comes out the back of the engine. the rear left headbolt, with the extra large spacer to clear the water pump housing is where it seems to be coming from, F**K! i spent extra time and care to make sure i didnt do any damage to it, refitted the right washer (its almost 2x the size of the others). SO! this is where i need the help... I have 3 options... 1) Sell the car 2) 16 valve it 3) replace it with an 8v I know everyone will be saying " mi16 it" or "gti6 it", i dont really have enough money to take it to somewhere to get it done, and i cant afford to spend the same ammount of time getting through it my self. ( cannot do the wiring, nor can i weld the exhaust manifold) Are there people who will do the work for reasonable ammounts of money if i buy a new engine? if not, i guess i will be either scrapping her, or breaking her! damn shame to be honest! cheers for any replies, Dan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted June 18, 2008 I have spent the last 5-6 weeks removing my engine, changing the head gasket and replacing it, with new cam belt, water pump, tensioners and various other bits. tonight i finally came to a point where i was ready to refill it with life ( water, oil and petrol), poured in 5ltrs of oil, set about with the hosepipe to fill the rad... when all of a sudden, bucket loads of water comes out the back of the engine. the rear left headbolt, with the extra large spacer to clear the water pump housing is where it seems to be coming from, F**K! i spent extra time and care to make sure i didnt do any damage to it, refitted the right washer (its almost 2x the size of the others). SO! this is where i need the help... I have 3 options... 1) Sell the car 2) 16 valve it 3) replace it with an 8v I know everyone will be saying " mi16 it" or "gti6 it", i dont really have enough money to take it to somewhere to get it done, and i cant afford to spend the same ammount of time getting through it my self. ( cannot do the wiring, nor can i weld the exhaust manifold) Are there people who will do the work for reasonable ammounts of money if i buy a new engine? if not, i guess i will be either scrapping her, or breaking her! damn shame to be honest! cheers for any replies, Dan. Erm.... that should be large washer AND one the same as others........................ Clean up around the hole and fill with chemical metal - you won't be the first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted June 18, 2008 whip the engine out and fit the right spacers, then Fill the hole up with Chemical metal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 75 Posted June 18, 2008 Sorry to hear that mate! my engine let go last weekend! Gutter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcc 855 Posted June 18, 2008 F**K you serious about the other washer too >.< i didnt have any left spare ¬.¬ i did think it was a "bit" iffy when i could feel the bottom of the headbolt ¬.¬ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris1986 1 Posted June 18, 2008 yeah they have 2 washers on the back left bolt above the water pump. is it the big one your missing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcc 855 Posted June 18, 2008 no no, have the big one. missing the little one >.< guess i have gone straigh through my block then >.< how much of a bitch is it to do the repairs on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
