Engine Rebuild

[Pigwhisperer]

Engine is currently being stripped down after finding swarf in the oil. Thankfully initial inspection isnt showing anything serious so now that its apart, what would owners recommend being done? Obviously im looking at crank seals, camshaft bushes etc but anything else? Is this a good time to do tophat liners or not?

[Belle427]

Who's rebuilding it for you?
Always better to have a chat with the builder really, not worth cutting corners anywhere really if you have the chance to do it properly.

[Simon_GH]

Liners can drop so rebuilders often fit top hat liners so they stay in place. Worth doing if the engine is already open but I don’t know how easy a job it is DiY.

Camshafts are often quoted as 50k mile lifespan.

[Pigwhisperer]

Belle427 said:

Who's rebuilding it for you?
Always better to have a chat with the builder really, not worth cutting corners anywhere really if you have the chance to do it properly.

Cheers. Thats probably the best and most sensible advice but i was just curious as to what others have done. Not long owned the car so everything is a journey right now. Not sure on engine builders. Theres a few choices near me but V8 developments is my favourite after speaking to him.

[Pigwhisperer]

Simon_GH said:

Liners can drop so rebuilders often fit top hat liners so they stay in place. Worth doing if the engine is already open but I don’t know how easy a job it is DiY.

Camshafts are often quoted as 50k mile lifespan.

Thanks. Camshaft was done about 15k ago and has vernier timing gear fitted. Im now starting to realise that engine rebuilds arent a big thing in TVR world, just rather not go through this again if i dont have to.

[Belle427]

Pigwhisperer said:

Belle427 said:

Who's rebuilding it for you?
Always better to have a chat with the builder really, not worth cutting corners anywhere really if you have the chance to do it properly.

Cheers. Thats probably the best and most sensible advice but i was just curious as to what others have done. Not long owned the car so everything is a journey right now. Not sure on engine builders. Theres a few choices near me but V8 developments is my favourite after speaking to him.

Yes they are very well respected to be fair, won't be cheap but their engines are second to none.

[macdeb]

Belle427 said:

Pigwhisperer said:

Belle427 said:

Who's rebuilding it for you?
Always better to have a chat with the builder really, not worth cutting corners anywhere really if you have the chance to do it properly.

Cheers. Thats probably the best and most sensible advice but i was just curious as to what others have done. Not long owned the car so everything is a journey right now. Not sure on engine builders. Theres a few choices near me but V8 developments is my favourite after speaking to him.

Yes they are very well respected to be fair, won't be cheap but their engines are second to none.

I'd research more closely, before deciding.

[Pigwhisperer]

macdeb said:

I'd research more closely, before deciding.

Im guessing theres a hidden meaning in there? I thought his reputation was good?

[Belle427]

He's a bit of a marmite character for sure.
I personally had no issues with parts from them and have not read too many horror stories but it would be nice for people to elaborate slightly on their opinions and not just leave people guessing.

[Pigwhisperer]

Belle427 said:

He's a bit of a marmite character for sure.
I personally had no issues with parts from them and have not read too many horror stories but it would be nice for people to elaborate slightly on their opinions and not just leave people guessing.

Agreed. He certainly seemed a straight up, no BS sort of guy. But we talked about the internet 'reviewers' and like most businesses, he has to be very vigilant and careful.

Its difficult tbh. I spoke to Python Racing and he was very approachable. But so was Matt Smith who was very helpful but i could tell he was extremely busy.

[Belle427]

You have Powers performance and John Eales too. both highly respected.