16v Conversion: Service bits

1. RallyeMP Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Herefordshire Posts: 406 106 Rallye S2

   #1 21st September 2010, 00:22

   before i drop the engine in i want to make sure i done everything too it as in service bits. I just want to make it a relaible engine.
   What will i need to buy.
   
   1. Cambelt kit
   2. Water pump
   3. Thermostat - might as well.
   4. Spark plugs
   5. New Clutch
   6. Recon my 'clunky' s2 box.
   7. Oil filter and fresh oil
   8. Alternator belt
   
   Have i missed anything off the list which i should do?
2. ukgaz Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Maidenhead Posts: 683 Saxo VtR '52

   #2 21st September 2010, 02:12

   Fuel Filter?
   Air Filter (if needed)
   Coil pack poss
3. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #3 21st September 2010, 02:35

   Thats pretty hardcore service lol. I can't think of anything ontop.. apart from brake pads and discs? not really the engine though. But its checked in a service.
   
   I know you asked about servicing and posted in the Engine and Performance section but if you're making the engine reliable you might aswell do the chassis afterwards aswell then you'll have an all round decent car to last years to come.. Especially with the winter coming up.
   
   Underseal the underneath, wheel arches etc.
   Whilst engine out you might aswell protect the engine bay from rust, they're known for rusting under the ECU tray and battery tray.. a bit of paint now will save welding in the future.
4. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

   #4 21st September 2010, 15:00

   if youve got the engine out id do the headgasket if youre doing the cambelt too. cant hurt. by the time id got the head off id proabbly decide to do rings and bottom end bearings too though lol
5. user_42892 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 high wycombe Posts: 848 Astra VXR

   #5 21st September 2010, 15:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LeeM if youve got the engine out id do the headgasket if youre doing the cambelt too. cant hurt. by the time id got the head off id proabbly decide to do rings and bottom end bearings too though lol

   lol so may aswell do a full rebuild lol but he is right
6. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

   #6 21st September 2010, 15:32

   id at least do the headgasket
7. ryanmt Established Member Joined: Oct 2004 Warrington Posts: 1987 AX VTS 57 3.0 TDI A5

   #7 21st September 2010, 15:50

   heads not that much hard to remove in situe, also you can only skim a head a few times so i wouldnt bother swapping it unless it actaully was blown.
   
   If you wanted to be keen you could take apart the cam covers and breather pipes and clean them out.
8. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #8 21st September 2010, 17:39

   New sealant on the cam ladders would be worth doing as well imo.
9. MintedSaxo Established Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1831

   #9 21st September 2010, 18:57

   i did
   clutch kit
   cam belt + pulleys
   spark plugs
   oil
   oil filter
   fuel filter
   fan belt
10. RallyeMP Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Herefordshire Posts: 406 106 Rallye S2

    #10 21st September 2010, 19:10

    i was thinking for doing the head gasket just because i wanted to have a good look inside the engine and see whats going on in there but engine ment to be on like 73k out 2001 plate. Might just buy the parts i listed then give the hole thing a good damn clean.
    
    Another thing is jp4 rocker covers, do they have a seal on them or have got to keep putting instant gasket round them same j4 rockers?