Rebuild project!!!

1. Richy-VTR- Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Gosport- Hampshire Posts: 302 99 saxo vtr

   #1 3rd February 2010, 20:59

   alright peeps!
   me and the wife are going to do a project over the summer, i am going to buy a VTR engine strip it, replace all the seals and bearings and belts, and hopefully after the 4 weeks is up change it for the one in my car?
   
   i need some help, what to watch out for, parts i need, specialist tools i may need? has anyone else on here done this? i have searched but cant find what i am looking for,
   
   cheers for the help in advance, a saxo lover through and through.
2. Tsaxovtr Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 BasingJoke Posts: 1058 x3 saxo's and a 306

   #2 3rd February 2010, 22:50

   ive just done the same to my vtr fully stripped and rebuilt it again, with my friend the full time mechanic soo he gudied me thro the bits i didnt know. it run's really well now .
   
   you need a wide range of tool's really anything from a trolly jack to a 8mm rachet spanner
   and if u have never done it before a haynes mauel will alway be handy

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3. Little-Butch Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Ipswich Posts: 287

   #3 3rd February 2010, 23:02

   This sounds like a nice little project, I'm a bit clued up on Cars but not as much as I'd like and this seems a good way of learning?
   
   Seeing as the OP Is after the same advice hopefully He wont mind me asking a few questions awell.
   
   Cost of the Engine seems pretty cheap but what about all parts needed? I've got alot of Tools and can also borrow ones I don't have..
   I've got a Saxo Haynes Manual, do they do specific Engine ones?
   
   Leon

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4. Olly Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Meerkat Harborough Posts: 2638 Saxo vtr mk 2

   #4 3rd February 2010, 23:05

   YOull need a full gasket set-iNC HEAD BOLTS
   Piston rings
   Main, and big end bearings, Thrust washers
   Valve stem seals
   Insto gasket
   Valve grinding/lapping paste (be careful)
   Crank and cam oil seals
   Cambelt
   Water pump idler and tensioner
   Bore Hone
   
   Maybe other engine machining depenging on condition!
   
   Tools,
   E torx socket
   Torque wrench
   Allen keys
   Square bar to tension belt
   Various sockets/spanners
   Piston ring comperssor
   Valve spring compressor
   
   Probably missed something, But have fun! May want head skimming too, in which case repair gasket......

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5. Little-Butch Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Ipswich Posts: 287

   #5 3rd February 2010, 23:11

   I figure If this s going to be done you might aswell start with a VTS lump?
   Thanks, Leon
6. Richy-VTR- Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Gosport- Hampshire Posts: 302 99 saxo vtr

   #6 3rd February 2010, 23:20

   cheers boys! this is going to be one epic adventure! i am going to take step by step photos and maybe make a how to guide, hoping to start and finish with the new engine in the car within 4 weeks, going to be hard work, a lot of tears and maybe blood, maybe even the odd swear word!
   i have all the tools i need here and just need the parts to sort it!
   
   im so excited i may even piss my pants!
7. Little-Butch Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Ipswich Posts: 287

   #7 3rd February 2010, 23:22

   If I can find somewhere to store the Engine and work on It then I may do the same thing once I find a Job!
   
   Leon
8. Olly Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Meerkat Harborough Posts: 2638 Saxo vtr mk 2

   #8 3rd February 2010, 23:24

   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=245232
   
   I started to do that sort of thing but got CBA with that thread lol.
9. Richy-VTR- Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Gosport- Hampshire Posts: 302 99 saxo vtr

   #9 3rd February 2010, 23:32

   cheers olly gives me an insight as to what im letting myself in for! fingers crossed itll all work out!
10. Little-Butch Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Ipswich Posts: 287

    #10 4th February 2010, 03:36

    After looking, VTR Engines are alot cheaper than VTS lumps! Think I'll just get myself a VTR lump and then after I've rebuilt It sell It on and get a VTS lump.. If It all works out that Is.
    
    Wont be anytime soon but It's something I'd really like to do In the future! Make sure you take loads of pics and make a thread, should help a few people
11. Richy-VTR- Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Gosport- Hampshire Posts: 302 99 saxo vtr

    #11 5th February 2010, 19:21

    right i got a list of stuff, olly might need your help!
    head gasket set: 18.43
    
    cylinder head gasket : 19.86
    
    head bolt set: 10.42
    
    oil seals: 22.47
    
    timing belt kit: 26.67
    
    water pump: 21.74
    
    big end bearings and main bearings: 49.47
    
    thrust washers: 6.23
    
    piston rings @ 15.00 per pot.
    
    something else which i dont know what it is? con/cit 1360 TU3?
    
    all in its at £261.61p pugeot wanted £631.35
    
    whats the thoughts of people on here? how much do you recon i could sell a saxo vtr engine 1999 fully rebuilt and tested, so basically 0 miles, painted? any help is appreciated
    
    cheers in advance Richy!