Glad it is all coming together.
14 Helicoils! :? That seams a lot, where they damaged, or is that just a Zen belt and braces enhancement?
If you need someone to run it in overnight............
Give Mike a call, his turn :-D
RaceDynamix STi - Time Attack 2009
14 threads that wouldnt take any torque without completely pulling what was left of thread out:
1 on water pump (the last one done up)
1 on oil pump (again the last one done up)
3 on inlet manifold
1 on water cross pipe
5 on the sump.. cos the sump has been on and off a few times
3 somewhere else... :lol:
Paul would not let it be less than perfect so ALL threads were cleaned in the block and ALL components and ALL nuts, bolts, washers, pipes were 100% grit, grime, and general muck free.
This is what has taken the time tbh and I have become a dab hand at using the parts washer and although at times I am sure I was holding up the rebuild, it is good to get in and do stuff yourself.
I also spent a good couple of hours deburring any sharp edges on the block halves, facing the block, porting oilways and generally doing whatever I could.
Engine now in:
Just some plumbing to do and it will be finished and ready.
1 on water pump (the last one done up)
1 on oil pump (again the last one done up)
3 on inlet manifold
1 on water cross pipe
5 on the sump.. cos the sump has been on and off a few times
3 somewhere else... :lol:
Paul would not let it be less than perfect so ALL threads were cleaned in the block and ALL components and ALL nuts, bolts, washers, pipes were 100% grit, grime, and general muck free.
This is what has taken the time tbh and I have become a dab hand at using the parts washer and although at times I am sure I was holding up the rebuild, it is good to get in and do stuff yourself.
I also spent a good couple of hours deburring any sharp edges on the block halves, facing the block, porting oilways and generally doing whatever I could.
Engine now in:
Just some plumbing to do and it will be finished and ready.
Looks like it's a foregone conclusion Dunk.
Round 3 says it all. Well the first bit does anyway :thumb:
http://www.timeattack.co.uk/Series%20Calendar.html
Round 3 says it all. Well the first bit does anyway :thumb:
http://www.timeattack.co.uk/Series%20Calendar.html
Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or hump it, piss on it and walk away!