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[Marks DTM Calib]

Ok, another good night.

Engine is fully stripped, oil cooler out (so it can be re-sealed), re-built alternator fitted, block surface fully cleaned, exhaust manifolds/DIS/T-vents etc stripped off the old heads (thanks Matchless).

Tomorrow before work the cooler plate and thermostat will be fitted so the sealent can go off.

Big problem though, the bridge pipe that connects to the thermostat housing is on back order.....and without this it wont be finished.....if anybody has one then please PM me.....

Re-build starts tomorrow night!

[JamesV6CDX]

I broke that bridge pipe on my old Elite Mark, and replacement was about £12 from the dealer if I remember right, and it came in next day. If you want, I can see if my dealer can get me one in, and post it up to you

Cheers
James

[Marks DTM Calib]

I have already ordered one from the dealer (just over 6 quid plus vat to me) but, its on back order with Vaux.....my parts man is going to ring round today and see if any other dealers have them in stock!

[Marks DTM Calib]

Ok, oil cooler pipes re-fitted, oil filter housing fitted, new oil filter fitted.

Both heads are fully re-built, two new valves received to complete the passenger side head, new manifold gaskets and manifolds, heat shields and air injection pipes fitted to heads ready for dropping onto the block

Drivers side head fitted and coolant pipe fitted.

That was all for last night, coolant pipe should be here today and cam cover gaskets here tomorrow.

So tonight will be:

Passenger side head fitting, cams in and cambelt, water pump etc fitted.

Then Saturday, cam covers on and inlet system.....and spark it up!

[Martin_1962]

Don't forget crossed fingers!!

How come you can't use the facelift 2.5?

[Marks DTM Calib]

Don't forget crossed fingers!!

How come you can't use the facelift 2.5?

I cant get it out of the wifes greasy mits......unless the tanks empty or it needs servicing...

[theolodian]

Don't forget crossed fingers!!

How come you can't use the facelift 2.5?

I cant get it out of the wifes greasy mits......unless the tanks empty or it needs servicing...

I'm safe from that at the mo'.  However, likely to change next year since she wants to get a UK driving permit.  

[Martin_1962]

Don't forget crossed fingers!!

How come you can't use the facelift 2.5?

I cant get it out of the wifes greasy mits......unless the tanks empty or it needs servicing...

Mine hasen't owned a car sice she sold hers before meeting me (that was a shock) now she is too worried with all the wallies and also having 3 pests in the back.

In 3 years she had had 4 cars 2 new, best was a 1.2 Nova, then met me with an ancient Sunbeam with uprated running gear and was difficult to start (I had to bump it in the winter or a quick boost charge)

[Martin_1962]

She didn't want to drive the Sunbeam as it was a lot more powerful than anything else she had driven

[Martin_1962]

Don't forget crossed fingers!!

How come you can't use the facelift 2.5?

I cant get it out of the wifes greasy mits......unless the tanks empty or it needs servicing...

I'm safe from that at the mo'.  However, likely to change next year since she wants to get a UK driving permit.  

We considered keeping the 2.0CD for her and getting refresher lessons but insurance and road tax costs put a stop on

[hotel21]

She didn't want to drive the Sunbeam as it was a lot more powerful than anything else she had driven

Sorry to hijack the thread, but was that what was called the Ti or Tii ?

[theolodian]

Don't forget crossed fingers!!

How come you can't use the facelift 2.5?

I cant get it out of the wifes greasy mits......unless the tanks empty or it needs servicing...

I'm safe from that at the mo'.  However, likely to change next year since she wants to get a UK driving permit.  

We considered keeping the 2.0CD for her and getting refresher lessons but insurance and road tax costs put a stop on

Yeah, it'll be interesting getting her insurance for the miggy.  Can two different companies insure two different drivers on the same car?

[Martin_1962]

She didn't want to drive the Sunbeam as it was a lot more powerful than anything else she had driven

Sorry to hijack the thread, but was that what was called the Ti or Tii ?

Ti was the 2x40DCOE fitted car

Take a deep breath

930cc Imp fitted to LS
1298cc Avenger (5xbhp - 57 or 59) LS GL
1598cc Hi Torque (69bhp) GL
1598cc normal (80bhp) GLS
1598cc sports (100bhp) Ti (Avenger Tiger engine)
217?cc Lotus (155bhp+)

Mine was a right mishmash 1.0LS shell, Avenger Hitorque fitted with GLS timing chain and valve spring caps, Kent springs, cam, followers, early Avenger close ration box, Avenger twin Strombergs, K&N filters, GL rear window, 2" rally twin box exhaust, highest geared rear axle as available to Avenger/Sunbeam

[Auto Addict]

Don't forget crossed fingers!!

How come you can't use the facelift 2.5?

I cant get it out of the wifes greasy mits......unless the tanks empty or it needs servicing...

She keeps it nice and clean though.......

[Marks DTM Calib]

Disaster.....it would appear that I have a bad batch of heads bolts.....3 failed (sheared at the head)  

So, heads have been removed and an email sent to the supplier.

On close inpsection the bolts are:

Rough Finish
Very deep torx stamping
Some have an undulating thread.

Not happy.....so its project stopped for a few days.....