Andrew Is this black top or silver? it sounds very interesting when will you be listing, and where are you located?
Paul On Mar 29, 11:03 pm, Waterboy182 <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Andrew, > > On a newer engine note my partner has decided she is happy with the > 1.6 zetec in her H4 so it leaves me with a rather special lump bought > off a friend who emigrated a few years back... > > 2.0 Zetec, stage 3'd ported and polished head, oversized valves, heavy > duty valve springs, Kent FZ2002 fast road/rally cams, piper vernier > pulleys, fully lightened and balanced crank and fly wheel, lightened > and balanced pistons with each bore bored to exact piston size etc. > All built by Specialized Engines on a new engine, apparently only run > for 8k since build (and I had no reason to doubt him), have various > other parts that can go with it too including a complete other 2.0 > zetec with ecu, ancillaries and throttle bodies etc that has done apx > 60k. Cams alone cost £450, I need the space and cash so will let the > two engines go to a Quantum club member for £750 no offers. Just a > thought, will list it properly on here for all to see if it isn't up > your street... > > Regards > > Aaron > > On Mar 28, 7:32 pm, Andrew <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > After much delay I have found my cambelt was shredded after all around > > the lower wheel. When it happened, no great noise, or any signs of > > damage. > > I am still intending to go for a newer engine as per last post and > > Stoneleigh is the best place to get more info, so my thought is.... > > can I get the 1.6 pinto running again to get me there. > > > All advice welcome, re likely damage, I have never stripped an engine, > > played with valves etc so full detail would be appreciated. > > > At the moment, everything seems to turn, but how freely should this > > happen - bottom end is quite easy, water pump and distribution wheel > > very easily, the top end turns, but a bit stiff - is this simply the > > resistance of the springs? > > > What other checks can I do ideally without taking the head off ? > > > What is the general consensus from those with experience? give it a > > go / take the hit move on. > > > Thanks > > > Andrew- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
