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gemicrusier
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 Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2003 11:32 pm Post subject: Rebuilding a motor |
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hey im gona buy a shitty 1600 and try to rebuild it i was wondering if anyone knows a good book to buy or any segestians for me also i was wondering how much it cost for stock internals in a gemini. this isnt for my car just something to doi already got a good motor just wana try to do it my self cos im thinking of doin a machanic traine ship.
thanks heaps have a good one. |
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zzz
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| Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2003 9:24 am Post subject: Re: Rebuilding a motor |
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| gregory's workshop manualwould be the go i think |
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edgie
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| Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2003 11:10 am Post subject: Re: Rebuilding a motor |
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depends how shit the moter is but it'll be around $200 thats what it cost me for mains bigends, rings and gaskets alsoo valvestem seals these'll cost bout $20 if the moter to flogged out it it might need a rebore thats when it starts getting dear if youv'e already got a 1600 why not do a 1800 and put it in your gem
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gemicrusier
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| Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2003 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: Rebuilding a motor |
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thanks for your help how much do the stock pistons cost cos i might give that a go.
thanx again. |
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