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[Andy B]

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Fitted all the inlet valves and seals in the 246 head - only to find a stem seal spring on the bench. So - had to strip them out again - and found a stem seal with a spring missing.
 ....... 

Seems like a recurring theme!           

At least I noticed it before I fitted the beggar to the car 

  Not a mistake you'll ever do again I think.   

Do you have any idea how many time I've counted these followers? 

            
When I did the head on my Senator I had a divided tray that I numbered up to 24 for all the valves collets etc 

[JamesV6CDX]

valves are kept in order, the springs, washers etc, are all in a big tin 

[Andy B]

valves are kept in order, the springs, washers etc, are all in a big tin 

I know it doesn't make any odd with springs etc, but I like to put stuff back from where it came, often even down to bolts. 

[JamesV6CDX]

1-3-5 head, now has all its exhaust valves refitted, so half rebuilt. I'll do the inlet valves tomorrow night - and then fit the manifolds - which will be done with new studs and nuts from VX 

[TheBoy]

Looks like its coming along nicely, should be for sale by the end of June?  

No chance - she's mine

Markey - out of interest, why would you skim? No distortion or serious pitting etc - I guess after 150k miles, you won't be able to see your face in it?  :-/

Here we go again! ... I bet you a Chicken Jalfrezi, Pilau Rice and a Garlic Naan oh, and a pint of Kingfisher that....

 

kevin

He still owes me a beer and a curry over that previous Omega he had

[JamesV6CDX]

Looks like its coming along nicely, should be for sale by the end of June?  

No chance - she's mine

Markey - out of interest, why would you skim? No distortion or serious pitting etc - I guess after 150k miles, you won't be able to see your face in it?  :-/

Here we go again! ... I bet you a Chicken Jalfrezi, Pilau Rice and a Garlic Naan oh, and a pint of Kingfisher that....

 

kevin

He still owes me a beer and a curry over that previous Omega he had

I keep asking you to say when you're free   

[JamesV6CDX]

Righto - back on topic

The parts how now all arrived. Tomorrow night I will clean and fit the exhaust manifolds, using all new studs and nuts just in case...

Friday afternoon, I am going to take out the oil cooler, clean everything up, and re-fit and re-seal it - and then Saturday it's assembly day.

Chances are it will spill into Sunday, as I've no intention at all of rushing it.... and I also have to fit a complete new exhaust incl cats..

Progress to follow