Mechanics Help Wanted

I'm in Nottingham and was wondering if there were any local members who would consider helping me remove my cylinder head on the 1.6carb engine of my cabby?

The engine smokes when warm so the jobs I'm thinking are the o ring replacement in the inlet manifold as suggested by rubjonny then valve stem oil seals. Obviously headgastet and new cambelt.

Not sure I have the confidence or tools to complete the job but would like to learn by watching/assisting someone who does. I could tax the car and take it some random local garage and pay them but would prefer it done at home again by someone who knows their Golf engines.

I will pay the going rate and provide the tea!

Thanks

in all honest it sounds harder than i actually is

it's pirtty straight forward even more so on a carb engine

once it's off

there's a place in kegworth near notts that can skim your head, do all the seals and valve lapping, preasure test for you well worth it imo

get the tools out

Hi ridders ,

If you do not get offers of help I would suggest having a go yourself! There is loads of information on here, in Haynes manuals and on various internet sites that can help you with your project.
If you get stuck at any point just post a few pictures on here, ask a few questions and you will be given some good advice!
Will your car be off the road all winter? If so then i think you should definately have a crack at it!
I would love to come and help you do it all, I only live in Derby and have basic tools but right now all of my spare time is spent decorating and getting Goly (my Golf) ready for the bodyshop!
You will have a great sense of achievement if you manage to do it yourself and the first time your engine starts after the big strip down you will be grinning from ear to ear!
Good luck with your car whatever you decide and if you do get extremely stuck just give me a shout and I will see if I can help.  

Britney.

jellybelly said

in all honest it sounds harder than i actually is

it's pirtty straight forward even more so on a carb engine

once it's off

there's a place in kegworth near notts that can skim your head, do all the seals and valve lapping, preasure test for you well worth it imo

get the tools out

Thanks Jelly

Can you send me the name of said company and I will paso them how much they are going to charge for the work once head is off

GolyTheGolf said

Hi ridders ,

If you do not get offers of help I would suggest having a go yourself! There is loads of information on here, in Haynes manuals and on various internet sites that can help you with your project.
If you get stuck at any point just post a few pictures on here, ask a few questions and you will be given some good advice!
Will your car be off the road all winter? If so then i think you should definately have a crack at it!
I would love to come and help you do it all, I only live in Derby and have basic tools but right now all of my spare time is spent decorating and getting Goly (my Golf) ready for the bodyshop!
You will have a great sense of achievement if you manage to do it yourself and the first time your engine starts after the big strip down you will be grinning from ear to ear!
Good luck with your car whatever you decide and if you do get extremely stuck just give me a shout and I will see if I can help.  

Britney.

Thanks Britney

Was planning on car being off road over winter however the wife has shown a keen interest in using it and selling her daily. Would live to have a go it was just a time thing as I'm also in the middle of DIY jobs. 
I've got a Haynes manual and some tools and it's in the garage so all good. It's just my luck I'd end up stripping bolts and get stuck.
Thanks for the post though

What do I need to be ordering up if I do undertake the job and where from?
Also any idea how much this is all going to cost (budget) including the head work/machining?

i'll dig it out

the last head i go done was £200 all new seals including rocker cover gasket and all the bits and bobs, head skim, reseat the valve, grind back in

you need new head bolts also

the only tool that you might not already have it a M12 Spine for the head bolts

Walter s bates at mapperly does cylinder head work. used him so many times I cant remember now. Id help out but honestly dont have the time, own cars to fix, diy at home, kids to sort etc etc