Due to the car being off the road because of the broken wish bone we decided it would be a good idea to tackle the engine rebuild. This was more planned for next winter but never mind!
The current engine had 111k on it, and with the zone chip started running really well so we were not expecting any major issues. Part of the rebuild will involve dropping an M52B28 crank shaft and M20B20 conrods into the block. This will make it a square engine with an increase in capacity to 2.8ltrs. Further the head will receive a new set of performance valve springs and a dbilas 282°/272° camshaft. All gaskets and seals are also being replaced.
Head off!
Inspection of the head reveals its in prett y good condition!
Nice tip for getting the bolt out the end of the cam shaft. Put the old timing belt around it, then loop the open end of the belt round the work mate. This locks it in place and allows the easy removal of he botl!
Rocker number out, shaft on its way out
Camshaft and everything else removed from head minus the valves
First valve out, couldn't take any more out as the valve spring clamp we bought was not big enough, needs to go back for the more expensive one!
The water pump was shot, all the bearings gone so that's why I had a bit of a funny noise from the engine.
More to follow!
Engine rebuild 2.5 to 2.8 ltrs
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