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Nial

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24th Sep, 2013 at 12:29:01pm

I've got a standard 1275 Rio with 75K miles on the clock.

While pushing the car in gear to check tappet clearances I can hear compressed air escaping, I presume the valves/seats/guides are all completely knackered.

I have plans for an engine re-build but in the interim would like to get a better head on, so am looking for a standard-ish head in cood condition.

If anyone's got one they were thinking of getting modified I can swap a good condition 12G940
casting and some cash.

Thanks,

Nial.

lee.pb

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Lancashire

24th Sep, 2013 at 02:05:59pm

hi nial, have a standard 12g940b
the only issue its a small valve, was removed off a mates mini when fitting his MED head.

can post some pictures

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Brett

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24th Sep, 2013 at 02:20:15pm

Get a compression test done, air will escape on any build engines dont hold air indefinately (sp?)

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Nial

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24th Sep, 2013 at 02:57:32pm

On 24th Sep, 2013 lee.pb said:
hi nial, have a standard 12g940b
the only issue its a small valve, was removed off a mates mini when fitting his MED head.
can post some pictures


Do you know what condition it's in?

How many miles were on the car when it was removed?

Thanks,

Nial

Nial

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24th Sep, 2013 at 03:01:19pm

On 24th Sep, 2013 Brett said:
Get a compression test done, air will escape on any build engines dont hold air indefinately (sp?)


I can easily push the car in third with the plugs in then hear any compressed air escaping over about
three seconds. I don't need to get a leakdown test done! *frown*


I'm planning a total rebuild over the next six months or so but a not completely shagged head
would be a good interim improvement (I hope).


Nial.

Andy500

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24th Sep, 2013 at 05:57:33pm

Are you sure it's shagged and it is the head? Some compression noise is perfectly normal, or at least I always thought it was. If it was fucked then you probably wouldn't hear it escaping!
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