Engine rebuild

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As I have not done this before, but there has to be a first time for everything, I may need some tips from those who have.
I'm going to be ordering the parts shortly and need to know if I'm missing anything. So here goes:

- Camshaft (Kent H218), followers, springs (single or double? Single means less wear. Double eliminates valve float at high rpm), timing chain and sprockets. Cam bearings already fitted and crank polished.
- Piston rings Std 4.6
- Valve stem seals
- Gasket set, top and bottom
- assembly lube
- Big end bearings
- Main caps/bearings
- Oil gallery plugs (I'm not going to bother with core plugs. If they're not leaking why change?)
- Front crank seal
- Main cap & cylinder head bolts. Sump bolt.
- Thermostat

Anything missing?

Thanks
Cad

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Boosted LS1 said:

Make sure you've got the rear crank seal and 'cross' seals.

Boosted LS1 said:

Have you thought about an ARP stud set for the heads?

Nope. I'm trying to keep to a budget that is already getting away from itself. So just replacing with OE. Are ARP's really worth the outlay?

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It's a 1997 4.5. Are you saying I can re-use the head and main cap bolts? I thought you had to change them, but the rest you can re-use.

On a different note - do you know much about the Kent H218 cam? My question is, Kent are supplying it with single valve springs. But there were double on the TVR 435 cam that was in there originally. Also, is it safe to assume you can't use the spring retainers/top caps if I go with the Kent single springs?

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ITVRI said:

You've probably already sorted your engineering and sound like your on a tight budget but I would seriously consider getting top hat liners fitted. At around £600+ they are an expensive part of a budget build but good insurance especially if the engine has overheated in the past.

Too late for that course of action. I've already paid Gosnays Engineering to fit a new liner in cylinder 7 (because I didn't clean out the little bit of coolant whilst storing the engine during chassis work,etc.) for £282. So I really don't want to pay to have it removed. But top hatting is food for thought if I refresh another one in the future.

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Boosted LS1 said:

Oh, how's the spigot bearing and clutch release bearing?

Fook knows. Not even got to the clutch yet It's still sitting in the shed, with the fuel tank that needs cutting open and the baffles welding up

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ClassiChimi said:

What miles has the engine on it

44k. To be honest there was no sign of slippage or judder when I drove it last. I'll check the S/H and see if there is a record of it being changed. If not, then as you say, it might be worth doing as it's apart.

I'll post a pic of how much material is left on the plate. Maybe someone on here will be able to say whether there's loads of meat left or not.

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Boosted LS1 said:

Ah but the spigot bearing should be embedded in the crank. If it isn't you've got a problem :-)

Ah, yes, it's still in there

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With regard to the spigot bearing - how will I know if its worn/in need of change? Or is it so cheap that it's just worth changing as a matter of course?

Thanks

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blitzracing said:

Are the camshaft bearings replaceable? Just a thought with a new cam.

Already done, when the bores were honed and crank polished.

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One vital question I need answering is; Is the 4.5 Chimaera engine a 4.6 from the P38 Range Rover?

I'm trying to order parts from Real Steel and having an issue with which gasket set to use. They don't do the 4.6/ Only the 3.5/3.9 Rover V8 gasket sets.

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Have found this on eBay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FULL-ENGINE-HEAD-GASKET-...