Ah but, academic is very different to actual practical ability, academics are very ignorant and never realise what skill actaully is.
I agree with you though, I am willing to learn so I will eventually manage it but I do seriously find all of it very difficult.
But as said above, the messes I get myself in sometimes would be funny (if I wasn't so frustrating and angry!!)
Last edited by marc69; 02-06-12 at 11:55 PM.
Serously,it really isnt technical nor difficult,just take your time.Good luck.
Thanks, I'l probably be posting for help once I get stuck!
Nee bother,its what we're all here for,to help each other.
Follow the haynes and you will be fine.
marc69, i am part of a community on here. i will try to help as much as i can. i have never had any formal training in anything mechanical, thank god, and i have learnt most of my stuff the old fashioned way, by having to do it. everybody has to learn somewhere, and i will always try to help.Originally Posted by marc69
ps. most professional mechanics are frightened of gearboxes & will simply swap them for a 'recon' which is usually one from a scrap car that has been removed & steam cleaned.. the days of the mechanic are numbered, most are now parts installers, and they have never actually had to repair a component like what was considered the norm in the 1980's
Well your help and advice is always appreciated, and patience.
And in all honesty the community ie this website has inspired me to go miles farther forward (bad pun I know) than I would have ever gone with the cars. I think that gives one of the positive reasons for a community like this.
this,im like this aswell.
If you know which end of a screwdriver to hold, you're part way there!! I don't know what field you specialised in with your studies, but I'm sure we can get you through this.
It's true that some people don't "get" mechanics, but it's just another branch of physics. Motor Mechanics is more down to earth than Quantum Mechanics!
If you want, I can give you torque settings in relation to pi!!
+1 !!
Thanks folks for the encouragement. I have had a study of haynes and done some thinking as to what to do.
Although the oil leak isn't massive I think it would be irresponsible to put this back on a track knowing it is dripping oil so the crankshaft seal has to be replaced asap. I will check the breather first, but as it is dripping when the car is not being driven, looks more like a leak to me.
I understand what you have said regarding the shells etc making the engine last longer, the previous owner said he had put new rings etc in the car. I don't know how accurate this is but, the sump is brand new (with label) which explains why the bolts were not tight. It would be prudent to do the shells and check the rest anyway, however, I think I will go one step at a time, I'll attempt the oil seal in the next few weeks (I assume that whilst I have the end of the crank exposed I can check for movement) and a month or two later open it all up again and go for the shells and see if there is anything else needing renewal.
There is no knocking or growling under load at all, it was just the oil leak that intially concerned me. I assume the piston rings are ok, it passed the emissions for the mot 2 months ago and the spark plugs look good.
If I am taking the box, clutch and flywheel off as haynes says to renew the crank seal, do I still need to drain the oil and remove the sump?
I will be keeping the engine in the cars so fun lying on the ground!
thanks
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