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  1. Zero compression on cylinder 4

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    49 minutes ago, JohnD said:

    NO, NO, NO, Kelv!      Your "mechanic" has no idea, no idea at all!  Except how to bilk you of money      You can buy a reconditioned cylinder head from Canley's for £365, which is a LOT better than the inflated price he wanted.    See: https://www.canleyclassics.com/?catalogue=triumph-herald-1200&diagram=triumph-herald-1200-engine   You could talk to them about the rocker assembly which would be extra, OR they can supply a complete rebuilt engine for £625, still less than the £1000 your so-called 'mechanic' wanted!

    See: https://www.canleyclassics.com/?product=rebuilt-engines

    John 

    (No connection with Canley's, except as a satisfied customer.     Other engine reconditioners are available!)

     

    Ok. It's a 1300 engine though, but 1200. I messaged canley classics yesterday but received no reply yet. 

  2. Zero compression on cylinder 4

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    45 minutes ago, johny said:

    If he was really ingenious there might be a quick way to do it but youre definitely missing some bits and I take it you probably want a proper job done? Did the valve and rocker come off in your hand (honest guv!) or were you investigating?

    I took the rocker cover off. Started the car.

    Videoed the rocker in operation.

    Switched car off.

    Put the cover back on and then attempted to drive the car. After 100 meters the engine produced a loud clattering sounds so I reversed the car back home. 

    I took rocker cover off.

    Saw the bits lying free. 

     

  10. Zero compression on cylinder 4

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    16 hours ago, iainbja said:

    local machine shop charged me £350 to convert head to unleaded and lap valves it etc that was 2019 though.

    I think £1000 is a bit steep. I suspect the head recondition company are just sending it off elsewhere and adding their bit to the cost. That's why they say they need it for 10 days. 

  16. Zero compression on cylinder 4

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    My 13/60 started sounding like a 2 stroke mower. My mechanic did compression checks. Zero compression on one cylinder and reduced compression on the other 3. He has recommended a head recondition service he uses and quoted a price of £1000. Does this sound about right? What are my options? My neighbour suggested buying a more modern car and putting that engine in the herald lol

  17. Confused by the v5 log book

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    17 hours ago, PeteH said:

    Should`nt be impossible to fabricate?. I would`nt have thought?.

    Pete

    I was thinking the same actually. I've got a mig welder too so could repair the old one I think. But I've bought a couple now from eBay, following the link I got here. Ace! Thaks go to Colin. 

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