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nathy_87

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18th May 15 at 10:53

Scouting round for a daily for within the next month or two, and got looking at older cars like XR3/i, and the MKII Cavs/Novas etc.

Came across this one http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C601625 it says it's got Suspected porous head (common redtop engine issue) now not having owned a car with a redtop engine ever, what does that mean? Is it a common issue? Is it expensive to repair?

I know that this car will more than likely be snapped up by the time I come to it but would be good for future reference.

Thanks in Advance.

Nic Barnes

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18th May 15 at 10:55

needs either a new head, or that head fixed. basically.

Ian W

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18th May 15 at 11:07

Strange option for a daily mate, old cars that will be money pits

nathy_87

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18th May 15 at 11:21

quote:
Originally posted by Ian W
Strange option for a daily mate, old cars that will be money pits

Need to sell my current car, for a deposit etc. looking for something as a runabout for now.

--ToM--

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18th May 15 at 11:22

Great daily used my mk2 cav let daily for about 8 months no issues,

Just rip the head off and fit a new one job done

Steve

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18th May 15 at 11:22

so why not get something remotely sensible? eg a corsa C or something

nathy_87

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18th May 15 at 11:39

quote:
Originally posted by Steve
so why not get something remotely sensible? eg a corsa C or something

As they may be more reliable (in some people's views) I'm wanting something that I will enjoy driving.

[Edited on 18-05-2015 by nathy_87]

nathy_87

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18th May 15 at 11:40

quote:
Originally posted by --ToM--
Great daily used my mk2 cav let daily for about 8 months no issues,

Just rip the head off and fit a new one job done

As you know, I'm no expert when it comes to cars, so what you've just said means naff all to me at the moment. Can you put it in laymen's terms? cheers Tom.

Nic Barnes

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18th May 15 at 11:48

take it to a garage and ask them to swap the cylinder head for another one. get the bus home, when they ring up, go back and collect the car and pay the agreed price.

Steve

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18th May 15 at 12:02

And pay a similar amount to buy something that would be fucking sensible as a daily in the first place

Plenty of stuff that is enjoyable and cheap and isnt 25 years old

--ToM--

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18th May 15 at 12:07

quote:
Originally posted by nathy_87

quote:
Originally posted by --ToM--
Great daily used my mk2 cav let daily for about 8 months no issues,

Just rip the head off and fit a new one job done

As you know, I'm no expert when it comes to cars, so what you've just said means naff all to me at the moment. Can you put it in laymen's terms? cheers Tom.

Wants £200-300 throwing at it if you do it yourself if you give it to a garage could be anywhere upto £600 ish

3CorsaMeal

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18th May 15 at 12:12

quote:
Originally posted by nathy_87

quote:
Originally posted by --ToM--
Great daily used my mk2 cav let daily for about 8 months no issues,

Just rip the head off and fit a new one job done

Can you put it in laymen's terms? .

I will do it:

The car is great to use everyday, Tom used a mk2 cav with a 2ltr turbo engine for approximately 8 months and he had no issues.

Remove the head, (top half of engine) and fit a new head. This would involve headgasket and timing, any normal person would also use the opportunity to change water pump as well, Oil + filter change.

Nic Barnes

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18th May 15 at 12:32

quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal

quote:
Originally posted by nathy_87

quote:
Originally posted by --ToM--
Great daily used my mk2 cav let daily for about 8 months no issues,

Just rip the head off and fit a new one job done

Can you put it in laymen's terms? .

I will do it:

The car is great to use everyday, Tom used a mk2 cav with a 2ltr turbo engine for approximately 8 months and he had no issues.

Remove the head, (top half of engine) and fit a new head. This would involve headgasket and timing, any normal person would also use the opportunity to change water pump as well, Oil + filter change.

and fit a new cam belt kit inc the tensioner and guide rollers.

nathy_87

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18th May 15 at 12:39

thank you Tom, Nic & Jim.

Corsa_Sport21

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18th May 15 at 13:35

I would look to fixing the head if it was me. XE head prices are on the up, so is the rarity. You could end up buying a head and it goes porous a week down the line v

nathy_87

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18th May 15 at 14:04

quote:
Originally posted by Steve
And pay a similar amount to buy something that would be fucking sensible as a daily in the first place

Plenty of stuff that is enjoyable and cheap and isn't 25 years old

Says the one that's driving round in a 17year old Land Rover?

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
I would look to fixing the head if it was me. XE head prices are on the up, so is the rarity. You could end up buying a head and it goes porous a week down the line v

Uh-huh, as I say its a couple months away yet so more than likely that Cav would be gone but it's good to get a heads up with stuff like this. Thanks Corsa_Sport21

Steve

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18th May 15 at 14:23

quote:
Originally posted by nathy_87

quote:
Originally posted by Steve
And pay a similar amount to buy something that would be fucking sensible as a daily in the first place

Plenty of stuff that is enjoyable and cheap and isn't 25 years old

Says the one that's driving round in a 17year old Land Rover?

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
I would look to fixing the head if it was me. XE head prices are on the up, so is the rarity. You could end up buying a head and it goes porous a week down the line v

Uh-huh, as I say its a couple months away yet so more than likely that Cav would be gone but it's good to get a heads up with stuff like this. Thanks Corsa_Sport21

Its not my daily drive though is it you retard, for the very reason I have a fucking brain

[Edited on 18-05-2015 by Steve]

nathy_87

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18th May 15 at 14:47

quote:
Originally posted by Steve
Its not my daily drive though is it you retard, for the very reason I have a fucking brain

[Edited on 18-05-2015 by Steve]

I don't know do i?

3CorsaMeal

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18th May 15 at 14:56

What THE fuck. A landy as a weekend car?

I thought you used it everyday Steve and thats you weren't interested in off roading.

Are you just waiting for big puddles on the road?

Nic Barnes

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18th May 15 at 14:59

quote:
Originally posted by Steve

Its not my daily drive though is it you retard, for the very reason I have a fucking brain

[Edited on 18-05-2015 by Steve]

fuckin what

Steve

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18th May 15 at 15:01

I use it at weekends since I started working in Hereford, pointless driving it 50 mile round trip everyday, would take me all day to get here

The main purpose was for when the weather gets shitty out here in the sticks, was brilliant last year in the floods.

Iv actually found a nice spot for off roading too, been there a few times now

[Edited on 18-05-2015 by Steve]

Nic Barnes

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18th May 15 at 15:19

in hereford? known for its masses of hills for joe public tarmac driving moron to require an offroad vehicle as a weekend toy.........

youre fuckin bonkers, beyond help.

Steve

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18th May 15 at 15:21

No idea what spasitc bullshit youre uttering now Nic Barnes

Nic Barnes

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18th May 15 at 15:27

a puddle steve, you bought a land rover because of a puddle.

Marc

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18th May 15 at 15:41

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