[Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009
Thanks for the info guys. I've checked the compression with my shiny new compression tester and found that No's 3 & 4 cylinders have no compression, didn't even register on the scale! So, tomorrow I'll take the head off and see how big the job is. It's the good lady wife's birthday today and my eldest has come home from Uni for the weekend with a broken laptop, so working on the car would probably not my wisest choice today. Right I'm off to E-Bay to get a gasket set, I'll update again when I see what state the head is in. Meanwhile anyone know where I can get a replacement head if I need it? Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
[Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009
So much for the picture, I guess I'll have to sign up to one of the picture hosting sites. Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
[Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009
Glad to see the picture worked for some. It didn't appear on the post or my e-mail. Bob, thanks for putting the picture up, hopefully it'll bring a few smiles. As for removing the pulley, I've modified my lower cambelt cover, the bit with the timing marks on it, so that I can remove that without taking the pulley off. With the cover out of the way the cambelt can be edged out past the pulley. The fanbelt still has to be removed though. The modification basically involves cutting the cover from top to bottom with a bit of a zig-zag. One bolt holds each half in place when the cover is fitted. It's still fiddly to get the cover past the water pump sprocket but it beats lowering the engine. In addition to changing the gasket and cambelt, I've also decided to replace the camshaft, I know it's worn because I measured it a couple of years ago and it was pretty much at its limit then. So now I have head gasket, cambelt, camshaft, hydraulic lifters and valve stem oil seals to do, the extras come in the kits so they're going to be used. I decided to avoid E-bay for these and have ordered the lot from my local Exhausts Unlimited as I use them quite a bit. The total is just a smidge under £200 with the VAT and, hopefully, it'll be good for another 180,000 miles! Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
[Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009
Hi All. After spending the best part of last Sunday rebuilding my engine. I'm now pleased to say that my 'Q' is now firing on all 4 cylinders again. There was a very visible difference in the shape of the cam lobes between my old camshaft and the new one so that was a worthwhile part of the job (and most of the expense too). After a quick test run Sunday evening, Monday was straight back into my daily commute (55 mile round trip) with no problems, just a little adjustment of the idle mixture and revs required this weekend when I get to see daylight again! Regards Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
[Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009
good news mate glad to have a happy ending On Nov 16, 10:23 pm, Dave English wrote: > Hi All. > > After spending the best part of last Sunday rebuilding my engine. I'm > now pleased to say that my 'Q' is now firing on all 4 cylinders again. > There was a very visible difference in the shape of the cam lobes > between my old camshaft and the new one so that was a worthwhile part > of the job (and most of the expense too). > After a quick test run Sunday evening, Monday was straight back into > my daily commute (55 mile round trip) with no problems, just a little > adjustment of the idle mixture and revs required this weekend when I > get to see daylight again! > > Regards > Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009
Picture appeared ok on my email Bob Craig - Original Message - From: "Dave English" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 9:43 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009 So much for the picture, I guess I'll have to sign up to one of the picture hosting sites. Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009
And mine Russ On 06/11/2011 21:46, Robert Craig wrote: Picture appeared ok on my email Bob Craig - Original Message - From: "Dave English" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 9:43 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009 So much for the picture, I guess I'll have to sign up to one of the picture hosting sites. Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009
I found i didn't need to lower the engine to get the crank pulley off on the 2+2. As suitably wedge shaped piece of wood can be pushed into the top engine mounting to push the engine across just enough to get the crank pulley off. Jim -- From: "Dave English" Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 10:34 PM To: "Quantum Owners Group" Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009 It's still fiddly to get the cover past the water pump sprocket but it beats lowering the engine. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009
I've found local reconditioners to be helpfull in the past supplying just parts - and very reasonably priced - Original Message - From: "Dave English" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 10:34 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009 Glad to see the picture worked for some. It didn't appear on the post or my e-mail. Bob, thanks for putting the picture up, hopefully it'll bring a few smiles. As for removing the pulley, I've modified my lower cambelt cover, the bit with the timing marks on it, so that I can remove that without taking the pulley off. With the cover out of the way the cambelt can be edged out past the pulley. The fanbelt still has to be removed though. The modification basically involves cutting the cover from top to bottom with a bit of a zig-zag. One bolt holds each half in place when the cover is fitted. It's still fiddly to get the cover past the water pump sprocket but it beats lowering the engine. In addition to changing the gasket and cambelt, I've also decided to replace the camshaft, I know it's worn because I measured it a couple of years ago and it was pretty much at its limit then. So now I have head gasket, cambelt, camshaft, hydraulic lifters and valve stem oil seals to do, the extras come in the kits so they're going to be used. I decided to avoid E-bay for these and have ordered the lot from my local Exhausts Unlimited as I use them quite a bit. The total is just a smidge under £200 with the VAT and, hopefully, it'll be good for another 180,000 miles! Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1411 / Virus Database: 2092/3995 - Release Date: 11/04/11 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009
Good work Nice when it turns out well. Ian Sent from my iPhone On 16 Nov 2011, at 22:23, Dave English wrote: > Hi All. > > After spending the best part of last Sunday rebuilding my engine. I'm > now pleased to say that my 'Q' is now firing on all 4 cylinders again. > There was a very visible difference in the shape of the cam lobes > between my old camshaft and the new one so that was a worthwhile part > of the job (and most of the expense too). > After a quick test run Sunday evening, Monday was straight back into > my daily commute (55 mile round trip) with no problems, just a little > adjustment of the idle mixture and revs required this weekend when I > get to see daylight again! > > Regards > Dave > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en > > IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" > basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum > Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in > the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any > person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged > to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this > or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).