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Recommendations for engine work in Christchurch


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Hi guys, I'm looking for recommendations for a person or company to change the rear main seal on my 1256 viva engine.

The crank needs to be removed to fit the seal and this is past my skill level. Engine is out of the car and I'm sure it's not abig job for somebody with the know how and the right equipment.

So any advice on who to use in Christchurch?

Thanks David 

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It is an easy job and you only need to lift the crank up just a smidgen so even the pistons don't need removing etc. While the front cover is of you can replace the front crank seal too. 

Id offer beers and bbq and get some os chch folk round to help. Then you can learn too :-)

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24 minutes ago, RUNAMUCK said:

Go see Damon at rocky auto on port hills Rd. He's who I got to do the rear main seal on my Cedric.  And that was in the car still.

Easier to do a Cedric with a beautiful rubber spring seal than a Vaux with a hemp series mate. 

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Go wash your mouth out young man!!! We wont be having any of this 'two piece rope seal' talk around here. Keep your backwards BMC material away from Vauxhalls Viva which has a fully modern sprung lip seal.

Pfffff. You should be ashamed. You should know better- your Chevette had the same engine.

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