Good books to help with first engine build

[torqueofthedevil]

Obviously internet has a wealth of information, but there is a lot of contradictory information and I like to have everything in one place and from a reputable source.

I plan on stripping an engine (Peugeot xu10j4rs) and then have various components machined and buy some new bits and then re assemble it. Considering the costs involved I have considered paying someone to reassemble it, but I'd like to try myself. I'm just scared of buggering it up though, little delicate bits like fitting valve seals and rappers and springs etc.

Also what to replace and what not to bother with.

Cheers

[Pumaracing]

torqueofthedevil said:

I'm just scared of buggering it up though, little delicate bits like fitting valve seals and rappers and springs etc.

Fitting rappers into a Peugeot engine is certainly an intriguing endeavour although if you manage to get rid of any of them like that I'm sure you'll be doing the music world a great service.

I suggest first stripping off any bling and of course checking carefully for guns, either of which will probably cause internal engine damage if overlooked. Then separate the rapper from its posse of enormous black men and b*tches n'hoes, remove any protective coverings, degrease with either kerosene or petrol and finally fit into position making sure the rapper location tang is inserted fully into the ventral retaining orifice until it clicks into place.

If the rapper refuses to shut up during the fitting procedure or squirms about making correct positioning difficult it can be stunned with a 2 by 4 applied forcefully to the upper cranial ridge after which it will become docile and compliant.

Any annoying post-build engine noises are of course your own responsibility.

Edited by Pumaracing on Thursday 13th January 09:05

[The Black Flash]

I'm part way through the same process, I bought the Engine Builder's Handbook which seems jolly good, and the advice matches up with what I read on here from the likes of Mr. Sarcasm above

Then as you say, the internet is a mine, if you can filter out the rubbish.

[sparkybean]

One that helped me a bit was boxwrench's engine building dvd. Its catered for more american V8 stuff, but the principles are the same. There are clips on youtube.

[RKDE]

Another vote for the Engine Builder's Handbook, quite a nice read and easy to understand. I have quite a few others too but I know I reference the Engine Builder's Handbook quite a few times over the years. Good information about tolerances, bearings, rings, re-boring etc and lots more too

[softtop]

Pumaracing said:

torqueofthedevil said:

I'm just scared of buggering it up though, little delicate bits like fitting valve seals and rappers and springs etc.

Fitting rappers into a Peugeot engine is certainly an intriguing endeavour although if you manage to get rid of any of them like that I'm sure you'll be doing the music world a great service.

I suggest first stripping off any bling and of course checking carefully for guns, either of which will probably cause internal engine damage if overlooked. Then separate the rapper from its posse of enormous black men and b*tches n'hoes, remove any protective coverings, degrease with either kerosene or petrol and finally fit into position making sure the rapper location tang is inserted fully into the ventral retaining orifice until it clicks into place.

If the rapper refuses to shut up during the fitting procedure or squirms about making correct positioning difficult it can be stunned with a 2 by 4 applied forcefully to the upper cranial ridge after which it will become docile and compliant.

Any annoying post-build engine noises are of course your own responsibility.

Edited by Pumaracing on Thursday 13th January 09:05

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