Oggieteepo

Another 5 star service provided by Adrian this time for a Torqen branded stainless undertray. Although it might be a while before I get the chance to fit it, the quality looks spot on.

Thanks again :-)

I see there's a clutch thread, and as mine is on the way out I'm sure I will be back soon!

Well do appreciate those who made suggestions as it saved me waiting for the tool I bought

Glad that you are all sorted, however I hope that I am not around when you have a real issue.

Ha, good thing you probably wont be then ;-)

Anywho's thanks again.

anyway...

after about 45mins and enough force to bend the loop out of the skewer..

You can all go find someone else to pester!

lol...

Maybe my message reads like I am crying in a hedge somewhere or something or totally retarded when it comes to engines which neither are technically true depending on what makes you qualify for "non-retardedness".

When I say panic, this guess this was intended more as frustration, I supposed I forgot how it would read, the plugs are only 20k old so I didn't really need to change them but felt I should as I was there and had some handy but that has now taken as long as taking and putting the rocker covers back on which probably why i'm miffed.

I am sure it will come out, and I was using a metal rod to try and hook it out but it kept bending the hook and it eventually snapped, I hadn't thought of using a welding rod or even the skewer so I will give that a go tomorrow as they are likely to be a little stronger, thanks for that.. which was my reason ultimately for coming on here.

I do find the comments amusing though and feel as if this thread has got a little crazy - must have been the sun today. changing the title would be funny too, and I wouldn't mind as ultimately I have the suggestions that I came here for.

C'mon guys it's just had its rocker seals done :-)

On serious note though it does look like the rubber has gone over the hex part of the plug.

I tried to use the tool, but the rubber part is now stopping the plug from getting all the way down over the actual hex part...

edit: anyway after returning to my flat and being able to use the internet properly I am less worried, just more annoyed as I wanted to have this sorted today.

bit of a panic post probably

because its their shoddy tool that's stuck at the bottom of my spark plug well and not letting me drive my car?

I don't have any long pliers to reach that far, would you be referring to something like this, would that have the clearance in the narrow gap?

Okay, so I was just finishing off doing the DIY rocker cover kit, and all was going well, too well clearly.

I screwed the spark plug into cyl.5 and thought everything was fine, I started to attach my coil pack starting and 6 and finishing on 5 but the pack wouldn't go in.

I thought it was just a little tough so pushed it down (not crazy hard) and it budged a little and stopped again.

I looked at the coil pack and all seemed well, checked the spark plug well and all seemed well.. Until I noticed the plug looked a bit fatter. I took the coil pack back off cyl. 3 and looked down and there was a noticeable difference.

I re-checked 5, then went to get the spark plug tool to remove it, and then it dawned on me, it's the rubber "gripper" from inside the spark plug tool and it's now stuck around the spark plug.

Called halfords and complained they said take it out, I said I couldn't they said call the AA. I disagreed they told me to take photos which I have done as I was saying that if this cost me a rebuild it's coming their way.

Any ideas on how I can get it out?

I wasn't too worried about an hour ago but now starting to panic a bit.

Thanks mate, i think my crapspeed one which was on the car when I got it is blowing and prob on the way out so might go stock for a bit whist I save up for a invidia one...

She has the heads off at the moment whilst I sort out the gaskets and grommets but will let you know.

:-)

Collection from where?

Interested? Yes.

(as long as my car survives my rocker cover repair)

First time using Torqen,

I purchased the DIY rocker cover kit from Adrian late last week, maybe even over the weekend and it arrived yesterday, in fact it all happened so quickly my postman's shoes has melted.

Anyway, great service really appreciate you putting the kit together for us.

Down to me now not to F..k it up haha :-)

Nope... well maybe, I have a parcel to collect tomorrow AM although could be one of 8 or 9 things I ordered over the weekend :-\

Will let you know mate, anyway we are at risk of thread-jacking... some cool artwork for sale here boys and girls gotta be some people with some money to burn ;-)

I have a leaky rocker cover so my cash just went straight into torqens DIY kit now :-(

Need.

PM Sent.

It didn't look like we got enough interest as I needed 10 orders, I don't really need a set as I already have some but would have got a new set to make up the numbers if we were one short but to be fair I have gained a misfire last week so need to sort that out first...

I could keep going and wait till we had 10 but we all know it doesn't really work like that....Sorry guys but will have to put it to bed for the time being and perhaps re-visit in 6 months or so?

Thanks to everyone who was willing to participate, maybe next time.. keep that £50 odd handy

Mod's it doesn't look like this one is going to go through this time, can we lock this thread to avoid confusion, maybe change the title too?

I hit a badger at "about" 40 in by ibiza, leading to a similar result. Good luck with the rebuild.

Quite possibly..

Will hopefully know by the end of the week when I get time to have a poke around as diagnosing other issues which may or may not be related

Well that's an annoying tempting shopping list...

I used Maguiars plastRX on mine and they really came up good I had a slight fogging in mine but it's worth a shot before splashing out on expensive lights?

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/meguiars-plastrx/prod_283.html

I would be interested in non cooling system hoses in red - Have the Mishimoto kit fitted

I have ony got a quote for Cooling hoses, I don't know if they do induction.

See? Mitz has always been a reasonable guy!

Very :-)

Thanks Mitz

I have Changed pricing and have a stock photo from them which is the same as above although my photo is not as good as the one above..

I did have a check around for any other retailers with the same product but missed cougarstore - I'm not wanting to **** anyone off or be taking anything away from relationships with retailers. I saw a recent post with regards to braided Hoses which cause some friction between suppliers and I don't want to do that. Happy to limit numbers to 10?

Mitz contact me first before contacting Viper I'd rather sort something here.

Good spot, will change later

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