My Engine rebuild

[Tyler]

My big ends were on my way out so i have decided to take my engine out and try and rebuild it myself... As the engine is out i am going to turn it into a little project. Just got the Inlet manifold back from being powder coated red.

Photo's so far..

[Tyler]

On order.

Looking forward to following this one.

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Looking forward to following this one.

Cheers mate, i'm looking forward to have my car back in working order

[C. J.]

Good to see someone else home brewing

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Good to see someone else home brewing

Thanks CJ....

[Chunk]

Looking good mate

Will be keeping an eye on this thead, looks a goodun

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by Chunk

Looking good mate

Will be keeping an eye on this thead, looks a goodun

Cheers Chunk, this is the first time i have done anything this serious so lets say that i am taking my time....

[Chunk]

At least you are having a go. Loads of people on this site who can lend a hand

Originally Posted by C. J.

Good to see someone else home brewing

Good luck with the build and many thanks for posting on SES

Never get tired of threads like this

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by Chunk

At least you are having a go. Loads of people on this site who can lend a hand

True, plus it is a hell of a lot cheaper.... :thumb:

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by MrX???

Good luck with the build and many thanks for posting on SES

Never get tired of threads like this

Thanks MR X..... Should have the heads off weekend, depending on how it goes......

[Tyler]

Instead of gaining on power i seem to have lost quite a few horses. I have done it all backwards, from 240hp i seem to only be on 1mp

[stiggy]

I see you got it on here before I did....

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by stiggy

I see you got it on here before I did....

Had to Stiggy.... i don't want no surprises now...

Can't wait to see the end product of this.

I wish I had the knowledge to do this kind of thing, hats off to you mate

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by worzel

Can't wait to see the end product of this.

I wish I had the knowledge to do this kind of thing, hats off to you mate

Cheers worzel, i can not wait to drive my car again.....

This is all new to me i have only ever done this sort of thing on mopeds, i have basic knowledge but this is all new to me!!! Fingers crossed though...

[666subaru]

Originally Posted by Tyler T 299

Cheers worzel, i can not wait to drive my car again.....

This is all new to me i have only ever done this sort of thing on mopeds, i have basic knowledge but this is all new to me!!! Fingers crossed though...

Full respect then sir, I would like to do more on mine but I just have not got the equipment and time to do it, what are the piston pack you have pics of and where did you get them from please buddy, and whats the benifit? sorry about the many questions, but doing my homework for later this year

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by 666subaru

Full respect then sir, I would like to do more on mine but I just have not got the equipment and time to do it, what are the piston pack you have pics of and where did you get them from please buddy, and whats the benifit? sorry about the many questions, but doing my homework for later this year

Cheer's matey..... The piston pack is off ebay and the Pistons are CP Forged pistons, the conrods are Manley conrods (lol), from what i know (which is not alot by the way) the forged pistons are stronger then the originals i think they are solid compared to the originals and the metal's used are stronger, i think the set comes with top end bearings, locking clips, piston rings and ARP2000 bolts for the conrods, i still got to get the Big end bearings which i am having a little problem finding....

The pistons and conrods i have ordered have been tested upto 700bhp according to the company, obviously that is with the supporting mods, also once out i have a tool to Glaze bust the bores, which i have been advised to do. I will post up Pics as i do most of this anyway so it makes sense... I hope this makes sense to you and is correct, i am sure if i am wrong some kind person will set me straight.....

[AndyWRX]

looks good so far mate, keep up the good work, look forward to updates

[Tyler]

Cheers Andy.

[Spooky]

Tyler, random question...

Where did you get that uber tent from!? i want one very much so!

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by Tyler T 299

Cheer's matey..... The piston pack is off ebay and the Pistons are CP Forged pistons, the conrods are Manley conrods (lol), from what i know (which is not alot by the way) the forged pistons are stronger then the originals i think they are solid compared to the originals and the metal's used are stronger, i think the set comes with top end bearings, locking clips, piston rings and ARP2000 bolts for the conrods, i still got to get the Big end bearings which i am having a little problem finding....

The pistons and conrods i have ordered have been tested upto 700bhp according to the company, obviously that is with the supporting mods, also once out i have a tool to Glaze bust the bores, which i have been advised to do. I will post up Pics as i do most of this anyway so it makes sense... I hope this makes sense to you and is correct, i am sure if i am wrong some kind person will set me straight.....

If you need and machineing done Steve at Roland L. Alsop otherwise known as SMG is your man and will also sort you out with any gaskets , seals ,bearings & cosworth parts you could ever need . Used him for mine and very happy with the prices .To deglaze/ hone block & resurface heads and block £95 +vat
Their in Chobham Tel 01276 858073

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by C. J.

If you need and machineing done Steve at Roland L. Alsop otherwise known as SMG is your man and will also sort you out with any gaskets , seals ,bearings & cosworth parts you could ever need . Used him for mine and very happy with the prices .To deglaze/ hone block & resurface heads and block £95 +vat
Their in Chobham Tel 01276 858073

You read my mind CJ that was going to be my next question, i am going to Glaze bust the bores myself, but like i said i was having problems finding decent gaskets and big end bearings. Do they do high performance bearings and gaskets?

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by Spooky

Tyler, random question...

Where did you get that uber tent from!? i want one very much so!

Spooky there is a place on the A22 in Godstone, it is the main road to eastborne, it is a big camping shop loads of tents outside... This one is a 5 birth tent, set my old man back around £400, but that was a while ago.. I think now they go for around £250-£300...

Hope this helps.

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by Tyler T 299

You read my mind CJ that was going to be my next question, i am going to Glaze bust the bores myself, but like i said i was having problems finding decent gaskets and big end bearings. Do they do high performance bearings and gaskets?

Yep i got the following from them

ACL 11mm stud kit
ACL race bearing trust & end
Mahle low silicon forged pistons
1.5mm cosworth head gaskets
Cosworth kevlar cambelt
Cosworth cambelt guide
Cosworth baffle plate
All seals for bottom end build

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Yep i got the following from them

ACL 11mm stud kit
ACL race bearing trust & end
Mahle low silicon forged pistons
1.5mm cosworth head gaskets
Cosworth kevlar cambelt
Cosworth cambelt guide
Cosworth baffle plate
All seals for bottom end build

Cheers CJ, i should be calling him on the weekend....

[C. J.]

sooner the better as there is normally 6 to 12 week wait !

[Tyler]

Will do, cheers matey..

[Tyler]

Latest update, it has been a slow process, just waiting for the parts to come now, have only got one piston out so far, just need to get one more out, so i can hopefully split the block easier..... Fingers crossed....

What parts are you waiting for?


Keep up the good work, both on the engine and posting up your progress

[Tyler]

I have on order CP Forged pistons, Manley H beam conrods, stage 2 bc cams, titainium valve springs and retainers, ACL race bearing kit, ARP 2000 head studs, and a performance head gasket kit.

Cheers for the support though.... It is needed because sometimes it gets depressing seeing the engine like that..

[AndyWRX]

sounds good mate are you changing the turbo too?

[scatz]

You're a braver man than me pal and kudos to you for it

I've always figured the best way for me to have a nicely uprated engine is to buy a spare and work on it rather than oink my current one out....that way, if I really fubar'ed it I'd still have a car

Keep those updates and pics coming

[willis]

all this excitement is getting me thinking as i have a spare jdm v3 sti lump in my garden it has top end damage could be the start of operation wagon me thinks

[SUBARMAN]

Originally Posted by willis

all this excitement is getting me thinking as i have a spare jdm v3 sti lump in my garden it has top end damage could be the start of operation wagon me thinks:sm:

hurrah!!

[Tyler]

Andy i will be getting a bigger turbo when i get a new job and save up for it...

Scatz if i had the money that would of been my exact action, i am only doing it myself as money is tight, but to be fair i am enjoying it and i am looking forward to putting the new toys in......

Willis if you have the funds and space to do it, go for it, it starts of daunting, but once you have boxes to put parts in and a tyre pen to label parts nut's and bolts it is not to bad.... Go for it!!!!!!

[Chunk]

Sounding good mate

Keeping an eye on this thread, looks interesting

[Tyler]

Cheers Chunk...

Finally got the block split yesterday night, have not been working on the car that much as have been fixing other cars (not through choice) There was a hidden 12 sided bolt hiding behind the remainding ac bracket. Latest pic so far.

[Tyler]

It's christmas again, my presents have arrived.......

[stiggy]

Look good mate NOW stop dribbling and get to work on it, you have meetings to attend

[C. J.]

Will it be in for the weekend !

Very nice matey.

[Tyler]

Stiggy believe me i want this done asap...

C.J i would love to have it all in for the weekend but i need a crank as mine is no good, i have spoken to Stew and i am waiting for my mate to get back to me as well, plus i need to pay for my ecu from Simon, also need to get the shims.. Hope to be done within 2 weeks dependant on if there are any more issues... Is there a meet this weekend?

Cheers Worzel..

[Tyler]

Haven't been able to do much to the engine as i have been preping my bike for the Isle of Man run, but Yesterday i managed to fit the conrods and acl big end bearings as well as the main bearings, crank conrods and seal the block back together. I have also fitted the titainium valve springs and alliminium retainers. Just need to sort the shimes out. I would of had the piston's in today but the cer clips for the wrist pins were to big. So i need to get them tuesday.

[Tyler]

I have lapped in the valves, fitted the valve stem oil seals, titainium valve springs and alliminium retainers. I also have torqued the cam caps ready for measuring the shimes.

[Tyler]

It has been a slow process with a few problems on the way but i managed to get the engine in, by myself, i had problems with the engine crane. Managed to sort it out and fitted it in myself... Lets say that there was a few horrible words said in the process but i managed to get it all in. It is all bolted up now pretty much, just need to buy some turbo bolts which i have managed to loose and a turbo oil feed banjo bolt. I am also having a problem putting that release bearing hydrolic thingy majig ontop of the gearbox.... Not good..

Cracking job mate

[Spooky]

Nice one T! Imagine you're going to be nervous when you first turn the key!?

Well done mate.