Engines Aaagh - ££££

[TaSmania]

After the oil pump/oil pressure problem the 420's engine ran fine but I thought I'd better whip the heads and bottom end off to check the bores and bearings respectively. All Okay.
Checked the head chambers & they leak thus need to re-seat the valves. Well might as well fit new seals and springs and do triple valve seat job.....
Bottom end is okay but since it's apart best to fit new shells.......... Easier to take the engine out to check and refit stuff - then find clutch is on it's last legs. Just check the adjustable followers - some damaged ...........new set. Also a leaky gearbox input shaft ............new seal...
Give up I'm not looking anymore. 4 hour quick check and all is well now exceeds £1k!!
Guess it'll be the dog's firkin when it's done -- Never seen a head with so much metal removed from the ports before
Tas

[B19 JAE]

Am sure the first time you drive it the money wont matter anymore jus think o the fun wot else is gunna give you as much fun for 1k and last as long you only live one time ya no

[rev-erend]

BIG YELLOW SEAC @ BBWF

[firefox1712]

But will it be ready for the BBWF - I'm not coming if it isn't!

[wedg1e]

Tas, on my engine the ports are so wide the web between them is like a razor blade: is that enough or should I get the die grinder out?

Ian

[thegamekeeper]

Gary I trust you will be fitting an RPI uprated oil pressure relief valve

[danny hoffman]

Modded oil pressure relief valve - don't got there!

[jmorgan]

TaSmania said:

Never seen a head with so much metal removed from the ports before

Mine had. Hence the water found an easy way in. Both of them over ported. Now have 2 split heads keeping the back of the garage looking filled.


Hmmmm paper weights?

[TaSmania]

Stevie R & Danny - Interesting - I'll ask Ray at V8D.
Rev & FF - Plan is to be there in the Yellow beastie hopefully with recon engine, renovo'd hood, carbon interior, doors that fit, ...................yeeeha