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I got it through MOT on Monday, I decided to park up the daily driver for a bit and enjoy the Mini, then this.

On 7th Nov, 2008 Nic said:
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Jay#2

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Edited by Jay#2 on 19th Jan, 2019.

On 7th Nov, 2008 Nic said:
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Whoops!
How did that happen?

Edit: just read the rest of the thread, it happened last year then?
Has the valve just seized up, or is there more at fault?

Edited by Nic on 19th Jan, 2019.


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I think since I got the new guides in that they are a bit tight on the exhaust side. It was the first time I really pushed the car since the head rebuild so I think it got up to temp and pinched. I'll order a new valve and rebuild the head, maybe ream the guides a bit more. Piston wise there is a clear mark on the crown and a bit of a bur at the edges of the mark but I don't see anything else wrong. I am assuming the piston is ok to reuse?

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What valve & guide type ? How much boost ?

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Minispares EN21 4N and bronze manganese guides. I've not gone over 15psi, I was barely on 10psi when it happened.

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So yeah it’s just that one valve that’s tight, I got the bent valve out and found a few spare valves left over after the last fiasco. They measure up fine so tried one of those, definitely tight in the guide even at room temp, whereas the other guides are fine. I’m gonna dress the mark on the piston a bit then put the head together and slap it on.

On 7th Nov, 2008 Nic said:
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Looking a bit sad after 2 years in storage.

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/uploads/i/wh12...jay-2-4396.jpeg

But a new home!

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/uploads/i/wh40...jay-2-4393.jpeg

And a new mate!

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/uploads/i/wh12...jay-2-4394.jpeg

Edited by Jay#2 on 11th Mar, 2020.

On 7th Nov, 2008 Nic said:
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Yes!!!
Nice garage, which one will be getting attention first?


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Looks a decent sized garage. Hopefully see some progress on the Mini.

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The Mini comes first, really not that much to do, just get the head back on and tidy up the engine bay. I will finally get the suspension dialled in too now the new steer rack is in.

The Torana has the brakes, rear axel and suspension done and the body is straightened out and rust free. It just needs an engine from the American LS family and a turbo or two. Watch this space.

On 7th Nov, 2008 Nic said:
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