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Is anyone able to explain how the idle control valve works? I have recently replaced the head gasket and went to adjust the dizzy timing. I tried to drop the idle revs down to 650 with the air/idle screw in the back of the throttle body but no matter how far i turned it the revs wouldn't drop...

The 1.3 cams are the best swap mate and do make a noticeable difference. Anything else will cost money and not really worth it on a 1.0L. The best bang for your buck is to fit a compete 1.3 engine. They can be picked up for £100 odd but are becoming harder to find now

It all depends on who you use really. Best bet is to phone around a few garages and take the best price. A local back street garage will be a different price to a main dealer. I would expect to pay between £150 and £200 as its a 3-4 hour job

Seeing as you already have the replacement clutch I would guess at £150

About 5-6 hp

I think I have spotted the problem

I know the risks mate. It was just a quick lick lol

Just a quick question..... I have torn muscles in my forearm and will have to attempt the gasket change one handed lol I have done a gasket change before but the was when thr engine was out. Obviously because of the arm I have to take the easiest route. Can the exhaust mani be undone from the...

Yeah it does taste nice lol. I'm just hoping it's a simple hg failure and not caused by any other underlying problem. I was running a 1mm head skim but think I will put my old standard head back on to be safe?

Ok guys I have found the problem. It's the head gasket. Cyl No.1 has a liquid sitting on top of the piston. I stuck a thin stick down there and it tastes sweet, so defo the head gasket. :(

I had a bit of nightmare today. Driving home and noticed that the temp gauge was just below red. I immediately pulled over and stopped. The expansion bottle was nearly full and steaming but no visible water dripping from the rad or hoses. Popped the rad cap off and there was no visible water. I...

Nah sorry. Keeping it as a spare or for a K10

I'm hoping to do a K10 one day once the pao is finished . I have a 1.3 in the shed too and would love to do a turbo conversion ;) Prob is I have buggered my arm and nothing is happening fast at the moment :(

The wheels looks ace in black Paul :) :) :)

Would you be able to post the A/C bits?

Use the search. There's over 9 pages of info and it's been covered many times :)

Nope, because the only thing that your swapping is the engine, everything else remains as is.

You will need to jack the car up and support it on axle stands so you can lay under the car to get at the oil filter.

It's a pretty easy swap esp as yours is a 1999. Engine will drop straight in with existing 1.0L gearbox and shafts. All of the 1.0L electrics and ecu will plug straight in too. You may have to swap over the power steering pump (if you currently have it) onto the new engine if it doesn't have it...

Hi, Yes you are spot on with the controls but I'm not 100% sure on the wire thickness. I just told the guy what I was welding and he gave me (supposedly) appropriate thickens wire.? I have recently been playing about with the settings and upping the gas flow, turning down the wire speed and...