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dead 1.9 water cooled
Posted: 01 Dec 2010, 20:53
by doggyt
thought my head gasket had gone on my t25 upon opening it up for a closer look ive found large chunk of head missing my friendly local mechanic has given me the option of searching for a re con or rebuild if we can locate replacement head any suggestions its 1987 1.9 petrol water cooled have been an owner for 6 months so completely new to the fun side of things
Re: dead 1.9 water cooled
Posted: 02 Dec 2010, 08:09
by Nicola&Tony
Have you tried posting in the "wanted" section on here to see if anyone has got what you need?
Also worth looking in the "for sale" section as well.
Tony
Re: dead 1.9 water cooled
Posted: 02 Dec 2010, 09:33
by ghost123uk
doggyt wrote: my friendly local mechanic has given me the option of searching for a re con or rebuild if we can locate replacement head
Do you mean a recon head to rebuild your motor, or a re-con engine ?
Once the head is off a WBX motor the liner will nearly always have been disturbed.
This then means new O rings will be needed.
This means taking the barrels and pistons out and careful re-assembly afterwards.
Turns it into quite a big job what with all that time, care and gaskets etc.
Depending on what you know about the general condition of your motor, you may consider getting a good used engine might be cheaper and easier in the long run.
RE re-con engines ("Elite" ones seem top be well thought of) = around £1000 and if you can get to their depot they will fit it free