GMC Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Hello all, As you maybe aware I'm in the process of restoring a Manta........see http://forums.mantaclub.org/topic/25413-my-gte-coupe-barn-find/ I'm now stripping the 20XE Red top engine and planning replacing the usual components given the engine had covered 120k, including; tappets (took about 15min to stop ticking) valve stem oil seals piston rings big end & main bearings oil pump water pump timing belt & tensioners etc. My questions are........ 1. is there anything else you would replace? 2. On ebay, this retailer appears to sell piston rings, tappets & big end bearings etc at very competitive prices (see below) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380183648121&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380202605564&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140373498691&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT has anyone any experience of these parts? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 try cleaning your tappets have a look at this guide http://www.nuvision.....uk/tappets.htm the prices seem ok on the items you have posted,going to do my spare engine when i get some free cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMC Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 Oh, forgot the injectors... again, after 120k I'm guessing they will be pretty tired. Has anyone had them cleaned, can you recommend anywhere? What does a new set cost? try cleaning your tappets have a look at this guide http://www.nuvision.....uk/tappets.htm the prices seem ok on the items you have posted,going to do my spare engine when i get some free cash Your link doesn't appear to be working (or maybe it's just my computer?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffy1984 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I got all the bits to rebuild my last xe engine from this guy, seemed to be top quality parts and fast delivery. Very good to deal with. Cheers, Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Your link doesn't appear to be working (or maybe it's just my computer?) should work now...... http://www.nuvision.ndo.co.uk/tappets.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMC Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 Thanks Peter, think I'll order up what I need from him, and thanks gary for the tappet info, I'll give that a go. Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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