Name that tune?

[thai-wronghorse]

Well what should have been a simple enough task turned into an absolute ballache, on attempting to change the oil and filter the sump plug decided otherwise and sheared off which now means a new sump pan is required before I can progress with anything else. 

[tweed]

They don't need to be that tight 

[thai-wronghorse]

I know, f**k knows why it was so tight as i had it out last year and i remember only pinching it up although it was never in good condition from when i got it from the previous owner so it's my own fault for not replacing it last time. I even tried whacking an Irwin bolt extractor on the remaining stub but all that did was fracture the alloy pan around it - meh! 

That aside, I'm starting to think it might be the cam chains - How big a job is it to replace these?

[Wayne]

That aside, I'm starting to think it might be the cam chains - How big a job is it to replace these?

The cam chain is easy enough to replace.

[Screech16v]

I dont think you should tackle cam chain if you cant undo a sump plug   










 

[tweed]

 


Pretend the cam is worn and you need to upgrade

[thai-wronghorse]

Cheeky f**k*r! 

Actually now I've thought about it more i doubt the main noisy culprit is the cam chain as they're on the passenger side of the head and the noise is more prominent from the cambelt / driver end...hmm, maybe i had a sh!te tensioner last time then? 

[thai-wronghorse]

Pretend the cam is worn and you need to upgrade

In an ideal world maybe but funds are seriously tight at the moment and im more concerned at stopping the b@stard from going bang right now.

[Screech16v]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMETECH-CAR-ENGINE-RESTORER-Oil-Treatment-Additive-400ml-can-for-2-litre-engine-/261069133979?pt=UK_Vehicle_Oils_Lubricants_Fluids&hash=item3cc8eed89b
 

[thai-wronghorse]

I think the only thing that oil treatment doesn't supposedly do is make the friggin tea!