New Project

Abott10 · 27th November 2019, 16:43

I'm looking to fit these four little gizmos

Lovel · 27th November 2019, 17:19

.004” or .003” ?

COLVERT · 27th November 2019, 17:50

Lots more BIG pictures.---

Any chance you could make them screen size and not HUGE ??----

marinabrian · 27th November 2019, 18:04

Better off sourcing a decent block John, the 1400 ones are generally better, then drilling and tapping the oil drain for the turbo.

Once annealed, the blocks are basically scrap, and shimming the liners is a temporary bodge

Brian

Abott10 · 28th November 2019, 12:51

Made a start by jacking up the car.

When I fitted a new Cylinder Head Gasket to this car four years ago, I also fitted better quality Exhaust Manifold Studs, Nuts and washers. The Studs have an Allen Key facility which makes working on these areas so much more convenient and easier.

Abott10 · 2nd December 2019, 18:20

Quickly had the Coil Packs and Camshaft Cover removed

Even the Gasket was in good shape. When the engine over heated I half expected it to have destroyed the paint surfaces as sometimes happens even in a healthy engine.

Small traces of Water-Oil Mix. Condensation or?...

Also removed the two Retaining Bolts and Nuts to release the Alternator. I actually swung it forward to facilitate Cylinder Head and Exhaust Manifold access and removal.

Having done that, turned my attention to the 5 Exhaust Manifold Nuts, Washers and Studs. Four years ago I treated this engine to a set of Stainless Steel, Allen Key Drive Ex-Manifold Studs, Brass Nuts and Washers and using these Allen Key Tools they were soon removed.

Here's the tools for the job. Both useful because of various positions needed and other access restrictions.

Tools in action

End Product ~ One detached Exhaust Manifold. I carefully recovered the Exhaust Manifold Stainless Steel Gasket. It looks like new. So will reuse.

27th November 2019, 17:19	#2
Lovel I really should get out more....... P6B, L550, Imp, F56, Commando Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,886 Thanks: 352 Thanked 677 Times in 440 Posts	.004” or .003” ?

27th November 2019, 17:50	#3
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Lots more BIG pictures.--- Any chance you could make them screen size and not HUGE ??----

27th November 2019, 18:04	#4
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Better off sourcing a decent block John, the 1400 ones are generally better, then drilling and tapping the oil drain for the turbo. Once annealed, the blocks are basically scrap, and shimming the liners is a temporary bodge Brian