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I'd think twice about getting the head skimmed unless it is out. Will raise compression slightly and could run you closer to Det.

It is out and the amount skimming a head removes is so minimal its not really a worry as the head also had plenty left to go according to the little indicator noggin.

I know you had pinking issues previously that lead to a failure, so you may have to address the ignition/Fuelling to account for the slightly raised compression.  :wink:


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Head is back, and as for fueling issues they are to be sorted as they were out in the first place  :laugh:



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Looks good.

Can't wait to get on top of stuff like this on mine.

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All back together this morning but rain had stopped play. Give it 10 min and we have the moment o truth  :evil:


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Ok, we have issues, timing is correct. Set everything to tdc which corrasponded perfectly with the marks on the cam belt and the cam pulley what i made before. I then pumped her over by hand a good few times as soon as the head was back on and it was all bisto. Then filled with oil and primmed her. Spun up like a dream. So; fuel in, plugs in... nothing apart from jizzing fuel all over the bay, tightened up ALL fuel lines and its all good now but still only splutters slightly. Any ideas?


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Is there spark at the plugs? Spark colour?


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Head came back looking good.

Is the distributor right? Don't know how your kstar is set but my distributor is retarded about 6 degrees, the kstar then compensates for this (when it was working anyway!)

Check the obvious, sensors etc all plugged in, getting a good spark, etc etc. The cars been sat for a while hasn't it?

When I rebuilt my engine, my car wouldn't start either, it was turning over but not firing. The starter was a bit slow so I bought a new Lucas one, it now turns over alot quicker and starts on the button....

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Head came back looking good.

Is the distributor right? Don't know how your kstar is set but my distributor is retarded about 6 degrees, the kstar then compensates for this (when it was working anyway!)

Check the obvious, sensors etc all plugged in, getting a good spark, etc etc. The cars been sat for a while hasn't it?

When I rebuilt my engine, my car wouldn't start either, it was turning over but not firing. The starter was a bit slow so I bought a new Lucas one, it now turns over alot quicker and starts on the button....

Gonna grab some new plugs and jump her off my hilux and see what happens. When the head was f**ked she wouldnt start under her own steam but she would start with a big of help from my truck. Only problem now is that I have £45 in my life.... so pissing about with a car that i dont currently have on the road anyway seems a little stupid. But as mr gumps mum said, stupid is as stupid does.


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Re: Mk2 16V Turbo - Original Stealth Racing car
« Reply #328 on: 13 April 2012, 15:32 »
SAAB 900 Mk1 16v TURBO 2.0 NGK SPARK PLUGS BCP7EVX 7681

These are the plugs I use in mine if it helps....

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Re: Mk2 16V Turbo - Original Stealth Racing car
« Reply #329 on: 29 August 2012, 09:33 »
Oh god, I have a week off and no money again... that can only mean one thing!  :laugh:


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