5 GT Turbo EFI - GT Turbo

[vassilisa]

Well I haven't involved CTM, I just called and ask for a valve. I didn't say why but I'm sure he guessed.

Well I haven't involved CTM, I just called and ask for a valve. I didn't say why but I'm sure he guessed.

Ok, partially involved;
Just don't tell me you will pay for this one valve :bb:

 

[Mark Davis]

Haha no this one is free, I feel like a winner

 

[vassilisa]

Haha no this one is free, I feel like a winner

Winner regardless dude, it's only money

 

[Mark Davis]

Winner regardless dude, it's only money

My sentiments exactly. I can always earn more

 

[Clarkey]

Well I haven't involved CTM, I just called and ask for a valve. I didn't say why but I'm sure he guessed.

What happened to the valve ?

 

[Mark Davis]

What happened to the valve ?

Not sure, was speaking on a crappy connection so didn't catch the whole diagnosis. Need to call back tomorrow so will ask them to clarify.

 

[vassilisa]

Not such a difficult task for you, only a little unknown era maybe; don't underestimate measuring combustion chamber volumes mate.

 

[Tony Smith]

Winner regardless dude, it's only money

I wish my wife thought that whenever she sees my latest car bill :0)

 

[Mark Davis]

Afternoon all,

Well after almost a full week and about 4 phone calls I finally took delivery of 2 x inlet valves today. They sent two as couldn't remember which ones they used on mine previously (awesome). Not only that I had to pay £50 for the privilege.

The inlet valve being replaced was actually bent and if memory serves it is the same cylinder in which the valve guide broke many months back, (I'll check back on thread when I have more time) now the skeptical side of my might hint at the possibility of them putting same valve back despite it being bent after the broken guide was fixed but I'll reserve judgment on that.

He confirmed all inlet valve seats were indeed not correct. Finally the cylinder that has caused the issue this time on top of valve seats being shite has a leaky spark plug hole, now being fixed also but told to ensure plugs have a good crush washer in future.

I get the head back Monday and expecting a bill in the region of £500.

So all in all, moral of the story is don't use CTM.

 

[Clarkey]

Afternoon all,

Well after almost a full week and about 4 phone calls I finally took delivery of 2 x inlet valves today. They sent two as couldn't remember which ones they used on mine previously (awesome). Not only that I had to pay £50 for the privilege.

The inlet valve being replaced was actually bent and if memory serves it is the same cylinder in which the valve guide broke many months back, (I'll check back on thread when I have more time) now the skeptical side of my might hint at the possibility of them putting same valve back despite it being bent after the broken guide was fixed but I'll reserve judgment on that.

He confirmed all inlet valve seats were indeed not correct. Finally the cylinder that has caused the issue this time on top of valve seats being shite has a leaky spark plug hole, now being fixed also but told to ensure plugs have a good crush washer in future.

I get the head back Monday and expecting a bill in the region of £500.

So all in all, moral of the story is don't use CTM.

Gutted for you Mark after I recommended them.
Turned out very expensive !!!!!

 

[Mark Davis]

Gutted for you Mark after I recommended them.
Turned out very expensive !!!!!

Not your fault mate, I had a long chat with Charlie before I gave them the work to do and liked what he had to say plus this was with on the basis of you receiving very good results on the rollers.

I'll be certain to make sure nobody has to go through the hassle I've had to with them. I reckon the best part of £2k all in all. Fingers crossed it all works this time.

 

[Clarkey]

Not your fault mate, I had a long chat with Charlie before I gave them the work to do and liked what he had to say plus this was with on the basis of you receiving very good results on the rollers.

We certainly had good results on the rollers, shame it didn't last more than a lap.

We are building a new engine for next year with another head so will get a good comparison with the heads, the spec will be the same and hoping around 260bhp @21PSI like before.

 

[Mark Davis]

We certainly had good results on the rollers, shame it didn't last more than a lap.

We are building a new engine for next year with another head so will get a good comparison with the heads, the spec will be the same and hoping around 260bhp @21PSI like before.

Good luck with it, my approach on the other hand will be 40psi it seems lol

 

[Mark Davis]

Also I can see me sorting a new cylinder head soon too, I will wait and see how this one performs but I am wondering if their valves, guides and springs are just a load of shite.

 

[Clarkey]

Good luck with it, my approach on the other hand will be 40psi it seems lol

Haha, good luck with that one.
You deserve the results, lots of time and effort put in....

 

[Mark Davis]

Cylinder head repair bill = £850.

Feel like crying

 

[andybond]

Cylinder head repair bill = £850.

Feel like crying

Ouch.

What was the breakdown of the bill ?

 

[Mark Davis]

Ouch.

What was the breakdown of the bill ?

On way to collect now.

 

[andybond]

On way to collect now.

Dry your eyes before you arrive ..

 

[Mark Davis]

Here’s the work CTM should of done the first time.