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Ryan161
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26th Feb 13 at 01:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Hi. now looking at a c20xe but it has been sat under a sheet for 2 years ..
what should i be changing im already going to do cam belt,water pump, head gasket.. anything else anyone would suggest

thanks
reecegsi
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26th Feb 13 at 06:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Check bottom end as it hasnt been turned over for such a long time also usual plugs leads gaskets as could of perished
Stoneyginger
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26th Feb 13 at 07:25   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

timing belt, tensioners, water pump
Stoneyginger
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26th Feb 13 at 07:27   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

while its not in the car also take a look at your clutch
Generation
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26th Feb 13 at 09:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

See if it turns over
stan_the_man
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I bought a C16SE that had been sat in storage for 10 years without being turned. New belt, oil and plugs. Fired it in and it went like absolute stink. Be reet.
Ryan161
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26th Feb 13 at 11:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

cheers .. them c16se's r what my mate puts in his cavs to race and they piss the 2.0 8vs
Vauxdan88
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26th Feb 13 at 17:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

If your going to do HG anyway I'd fit a full head set including stem seals

 
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