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    PNG OS Survivor Club Member scott.parker's Avatar
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    Humm bet valves normal = head damage, but can be lucky mate if you was going slow etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scott.parker
    Humm bet valves normal = head damage, but can be lucky mate if you was going slow etc.
    ano m8 nitemare but only happened then had it switched off. but had to drive it of the boat as they wouldn t let me tow it off

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    bad news ian, but you mite be lucky enough if you have had it at low revs.
    nova gsi project : http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87640
    Rolling road readout- 104.8 bhp/117.4 lbft

    astra gsi project:http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167790

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    no major update still trying go gather the funds for sa full rebuild with forge pistons and steel rods etc will be gettin the eninge up to steven gault very soon to strat soo hopefully have fresh pics up soon

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    really tidy motor lad,
    hope to get my nova finished an get to a few meets to see yours
    keep it up

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    Well finally set about making a start on sorting out and engine for nova been laid up for nearly five years a fortunately other projects took priority so got my hands on low milage 1.6 8v engine spec is going to be stand with new head set timing belt and w/p going to run my Kent as19 cam with vernier sold lifters rev limiter and diff in gearbox let the pictures do the talking been under cover for most of the years in heated garage

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    What a stunning nova good on you for keeping hold of it for all them years

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    Cheers was never for going anyway hopefully get some miles on it this year and enjoy it

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    The Well been doing bits and pieces to this over last few weeks got my head glass blasted and rebuild head back up ported inlet for 45s few other wee jobs hopefully have it running for the weekend




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