valetech new project

[valetech]

picked up the new project the other day.got it as a non-runner,once i got it unloaded off my trailer i set to work.

first job was to try to get it running,which i did to find its dropped a valve
have now started to remove the head



did'nt like the interior seats so changed them to these

once running i think it needs lowering and some rear disc brakes
maybe a sportvan bodykit and a colour change

[g-man]

rs going in?

[dieselboy1978]

Did the seats fit in easy?
How much tinkering did you have to do?

[valetech]

no mate.was going to do ST24 2.5 v6 but i like the factory fitted lpg system thats in the van.

so i may just play with the 16v thats already in it
fast road cams
decat 4 branch manifold
etc etc

[valetech]

Did the seats fit in easy?
How much tinkering did you have to do?

no was a right bitch.drivers seat is electric .

[g-man]

and stick a 2.3 ported and gas flowed head on it

[valetech]

not 100% sure what i can get away with coz of the lpg

[dieselboy1978]

Think you will have more fun with an lpg than a diesel and good to be different.
If you get stuck with lpg i can ask the guy who has whole fleet of them in Connects and Transits.
Seats look sweet.
Not seen any with Cosworth seats in.

[valetech]

thank mate i may need it,i know jack s**t about lpg.tank is where the spare wheel normally goes.so once again no spare for me.

i have seen some where a connect with seirra cossy seats.

[dieselboy1978]

Does the van have a fitted Bulkhead?
You could sit the bulkhead back and put maybe a spacesaver behind passngers seat?
Just an idea.
Did you want me to see if i have those nets behind my ply lining on rear doors?
If i do and you want it you can have it F.O.C

[valetech]

well the head is off,have taken it to a engine shop i use to have it checked and to have all 16 valves reseated if needed

engine looks to me like its been rebuilt at some point in the past.

was a bit shocked at the cost of a new head gasket kit £108 which doesnt come with new head bolts

[dieselboy1978]

Seems a hell of alot of money for headgasket.
Where is that from?

[valetech]

Got the phone call from my engine builders today.

8 New exhaust valves needed.
Piston 4 has a burnt out and cracked valve

[dieselboy1978]

At least you found the problem as to what the misfire was

[martynx]

Not 100% on this but isnt there an issue with these lpg ones running too hot which causes the premature valve probs ?