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| Author: | GuamMini [ Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
I think my valve guides are worn. So my question is can someone come up with a list of parts I need to replace and have machined. My other option is to buy a refurbished slightly modified head and keep the original. Thanks |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
GuamMini wrote: I think my valve guides are worn. So my question is can someone come up with a list of parts I need to replace and have machined. My other option is to buy a refurbished slightly modified head and keep the original. Thanks Have you looked around the island for an engine reconditioning shop? They should be able to source the guides (with your help if necessary and reco the head 
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| Author: | TK [ Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
So you think they are worn? Best to find out first before buying parts that you might not need. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
9YaTaH wrote: GuamMini wrote: I think my valve guides are worn. So my question is can someone come up with a list of parts I need to replace and have machined. My other option is to buy a refurbished slightly modified head and keep the original. Thanks Have you looked around the island for an engine reconditioning shop? They should be able to source the guides (with your help if necessary and reco the head Why not just freight the head to Matt Read in Brisbane or Graham Russell in Sydney and explain what you want done? Simples... 
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| Author: | GuamMini [ Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
9YaTaH wrote: GuamMini wrote: I think my valve guides are worn. So my question is can someone come up with a list of parts I need to replace and have machined. My other option is to buy a refurbished slightly modified head and keep the original. Thanks Have you looked around the island for an engine reconditioning shop? They should be able to source the guides (with your help if necessary and reco the head Guam is so limited, recent experience is that there is no place that would patch an inner tube..... what more valve guides for a Mini and I would like the head to be unleaded fuel ready. I assumed it is the valve guides, etc. is the easiest thing to do at this point. It smokes when idling and after the car is parked for a while after running. When I bought the car 5 years ago it had compression reading that were fine. I also took my own and they were fine. I also never knew that the Mini had valve stem seals which my Mini's never did. |
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| Author: | GuamMini [ Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
drmini in aust wrote: 9YaTaH wrote: GuamMini wrote: I think my valve guides are worn. So my question is can someone come up with a list of parts I need to replace and have machined. My other option is to buy a refurbished slightly modified head and keep the original. Thanks Have you looked around the island for an engine reconditioning shop? They should be able to source the guides (with your help if necessary and reco the head Why not just freight the head to Matt Read in Brisbane or Graham Russell in Sydney and explain what you want done? Simples... I could do that and would be ideal depending on the $$$. If the cost to buying a ready one even used would be comparable because shipping might be a lot because of the weight. |
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| Author: | TK [ Tue Mar 31, 2020 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
Replace the valve stem seals? |
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| Author: | GuamMini [ Tue Mar 31, 2020 11:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
TK wrote: Replace the valve stem seals? Are these the rubber pieces that sit on top of the valve guide? if they are mine does not have any |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
GuamMini wrote: I could do that and would be ideal depending on the $$$. If the cost to buying a ready one even used would be comparable because shipping might be a lot because of the weight. Luke ear? https://www.ebay.com.au/c/5010885893 http://russellengineering.com.au/perfor ... der-heads/ |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
GuamMini wrote: TK wrote: Replace the valve stem seals? Are this the rubber pieces that sit on top of the valve guide? if they are mine does not have any Yes they are the valve stem seals. Google replacing valve stem seals in situ and see if it is something you can do yourself. I use rope to stop the valves dropping. You would also need to find something to compress the valve springs to remove the valve collets. Or pull the head and do a proper job. Then you can feel how much play is in the valve guides. |
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| Author: | GuamMini [ Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
gtogreen1969 wrote: GuamMini wrote: TK wrote: Replace the valve stem seals? Are this the rubber pieces that sit on top of the valve guide? if they are mine does not have any Yes they are the valve stem seals. Google replacing valve stem seals in situ and see if it is something you can do yourself. I use rope to stop the valves dropping. You would also need to find something to compress the valve springs to remove the valve collets. Or pull the head and do a proper job. Then you can feel how much play is in the valve guides. Mine has none of that, but i will take a picture later just to verify. Never had a Mini that did have those. |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
GuamMini wrote: gtogreen1969 wrote: GuamMini wrote: Are this the rubber pieces that sit on top of the valve guide? if they are mine does not have any Yes they are the valve stem seals. Google replacing valve stem seals in situ and see if it is something you can do yourself. I use rope to stop the valves dropping. You would also need to find something to compress the valve springs to remove the valve collets. Or pull the head and do a proper job. Then you can feel how much play is in the valve guides. Mine has none of that, but i will take a picture later just to verify. Never had a Mini that did have those. It is common practise to only fit them to inlet valves. If you dont have any fitted then you may be lucky and find a that fitting some will fix some of the smoking issues. |
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| Author: | TK [ Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
Viton seals are the best. Do it mate. |
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| Author: | GuamMini [ Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
sorry I could not post a picture. I could not find a site that would host it for free. but I am pretty sure no valve seals. Does someone have a picture of how it looks installed? Thanks |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 73 Clubman GT cylinder head |
GuamMini wrote: sorry I could not post a picture. I could not find a site that would host it for free. You don't have to use a third party image hosting site. You can upload an image directly from your computer/phone to the Ausmini server as you post a comment. See here - viewtopic.php?f=25&t=96873 |
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