Engine all back together - a Few Pics

[Teflon]

Thanks for the kind words folks, very much appreciated (run out of "thanks" at the 'mo). So relieved to have her all back together and not have to stress about losing any bits or bobs from the shed .

Originally Posted by MGJohn

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What a difference a few minutes makes. …….

A very tidy looking 'bay, and testament to what can be achieved with a little effort.

Cliff

[ZedTeeT]

Jaw dropping, the lengths you go to Cliff, I'm in awe

I'm just happy if the engine runs, let alone cleaning it!

[Discofan]

Fabulous!

We have a few 'pool cars' in work, one is a 2012 diesel Astra with 95k on it. I think Im the only person who ever washes them! The engine bay looked like it had been in the Sahara. Just a quick blast with TFR and the pressure washer made it about a million times better looking. Did my own car with Autoglym machine cleaner at the weekend.

[ashy90]

This looks great!
What did you take the engine out for?
So you left gearbox and sub frame in place and separated the box in the engine bay and lifted the engine out from the top?

My ZT v6 needs the cam belts and also the clutch changing. So I am thinking of taking the engine out. I was hoping not to remove the sub frame, and to pull it out the top.

[mileshawk56]

How do you manage that without getting your hands and fingers ripped to bits? Amazing, Im full of admiration Cliff. Chris.S.

[BoroRover]

Wow !!! Just WOW !!

[RoverP480]

Looks really tidy, but I rarely use a pressure washer under the bonnet, hear too many stories of people subsequently having electronic gremlin's due to water getting into connectors . Water once into the wiring loom is virtually impossible to eradicate

[Teflon]

Originally Posted by ashy90

This looks great!
What did you take the engine out for?
So you left gearbox and sub frame in place and separated the box in the engine bay and lifted the engine out from the top?

My ZT v6 needs the cam belts and also the clutch changing. So I am thinking of taking the engine out. I was hoping not to remove the sub frame, and to pull it out the top.

Engine was suffering from piston slap. Not particularly harmful at this stage, but annoying. I didn't do the work myself, but employed the services of Russel Walsh of MG Rover Solutions. He took the engine out as you described, but had taken the sump cover of first for a "nosey". With the sump cover in place for replacement, it was a very tight fit!

Originally Posted by mileshawk56

How do you manage that without getting your hands and fingers ripped to bits? Amazing, Im full of admiration Cliff. Chris.S.

Thanks. Just takes time, but yes, hands and fingers do get a little sore at times .

Originally Posted by RoverP480

Looks really tidy, but I rarely use a pressure washer under the bonnet, hear too many stories of people subsequently having electronic gremlin's due to water getting into connectors . Water once into the wiring loom is virtually impossible to eradicate

I believe pressure washers can be safely used if you take sensible precautions as MG John describes, however I have to confess I've never used water in the 'bay myself. I just pick one area at a time, and attack it with whatever is needed - wire wool, metal polish, cloth dampened with degreaser etc. It takes a while, but gets results and helps avoid washing any dirt or debris down to the lower parts of the engine bay.

Cliff

[planenut]

So, the sun is up and picking out all those tiny bits of dust.......time to start again Cliff.

[Teflon]

Originally Posted by planenut

So, the sun is up and picking out all those tiny bits of dust.......time to start again Cliff.

Yup . So wish I had a nice garage to keep her tucked up in .

Cliff