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[firefox]

Hi boys and girls I dont need a speed monster i just needed my engine to stop smoking 2 auto shops where i live thought the engine was over fueling but after getting the head checked twice as i thought defective valve guides i was told they were ok , on investigation of the bores and the state of the plugs i suspected it had a broken piston ring, so i decided to re-build the engine, cooperman and Andyminimad took me under their wings and helped me with advice to strip the engine, this project is the re-build see Stupid Dumb Question for the strip-down
http://www.theminifo...l=&fromsearch=1

So i am getting my engine block and crank back tomorrow fingers crossed then we shall begin
i will upload photo's as we go

Edited by firefox, 02 November 2011 - 01:43 PM.

[charliedurrant]

Looking forward to this as I'm going to be doing a 998 a+.

Charlie

[AndyMiniMad.]

Ill be watching this build..Mr Cooperman has given you some great advise in your other thread. Hope he comes onto this thread and keeps the advice flowing...but if you do get stuck then this section of the forum is full of people who can answer virtually any question...Good luck!!....And remember we love to look at Pictures..

[firefox]

Ill be watching this build..Mr Cooperman has given you some great advise in your other thread. Hope he comes onto this thread and keeps the advice flowing...but if you do get stuck then this section of the forum is full of people who can answer virtually any question...Good luck!!....And remember we love to look at Pictures..

No problem bud will watch them both just incase, i will get plenty of snaps

[firefox]

Looking forward to this as I'm going to be doing a 998 a+.

Charlie

I was a bit skeptical at first bud, but cant wait to fire her up again

[charliedurrant]

You've worked very fast on this, I'm way behind you but I'll be using you as a guide - hope it all goes well..

Charlie

[firefox]

You've worked very fast on this, I'm way behind you but I'll be using you as a guide - hope it all goes well..

Charlie

No Problem bud you are in work no doubt, i am not, i will upload some photo's as i go so it may help you more
cooperman and Andy are good guys they will keep us right as long as you have some mechanical skills you will be fine
once you get the engine out it dont take long to strip it the hardest thing i found was the big bolt holding the clutch in god it's bloody tight make sure you have the right socket and a long bar i locked the flywheel off with a small bike spanner as the metal was soft it seemed to grip it, you know the flat pressed one's, a flywheel locking tool is ideal but if you are like me i like to improvise it makes things a little more interesting ha ha ha

Edited by firefox, 02 November 2011 - 06:23 PM.

[AndyMiniMad.]

If you keep one or more of your old mains bearings, you will find they are a perfect flywheel locking tool..

[firefox]

If you keep one or more of your old mains bearings, you will find they are a perfect flywheel locking tool..

Smart ass thats a problem sorted for tightening back up cheers bud

[firefox]

Well Shall we begin
Got my block back today with pistons already in and nice reground crank shaft auto shop has cleaned the block and assembled the pistons used some graphite assembly gunk on the pistons, he made a point of telling me to oil the little ends well before i assemble, as mr cooperman said i have bought some Wynns thik oil addative and to dilute it 50/50 with engine oil to make assembly lube, going to paint the block tomorrow and put the crank in  Photo0034.jpg   1.49MB   70 downloads  Photo0035.jpg   1.73MB   69 downloads  Photo0036.jpg   1.76MB   58 downloads

[firefox]

You can see my nice shiney head skimmed tested, painted and new valve seals
crankshaft is now in superb condition and just peeping through the underside of the block is my new hepolite pistons whoop whoop

[AndyMiniMad.]

looking good!! your going to enjoy this arnt you? What is it about shiney newly machined parts that give us petrol heads a rush of blood..

[firefox]

Cant wait bud to fire it up, when it bursts into life it's better than sex ha ha ha
they say you are not a petrol head until you have owned an Alfa well that is what top gear said, and i have had 2 a 164 3ltr V6
and a 2lt Gtv been my lifelong ambition to rebuild a mini and the end is nigh just hope the wife is still up for it he he

Edited by firefox, 03 November 2011 - 08:04 PM.

[charliedurrant]

You can see my nice shiney head skimmed tested, painted and new valve seals
crankshaft is now in superb condition and just peeping through the underside of the block is my new hepolite pistons whoop whoop

I can see it's nicely settled on the hall carpet - perfect place.

No Problem bud you are in work no doubt, i am not, cooperman and Andy are good guys they will keep us right as long as you have some mechanical skills you will be fine
once you get the engine out it dont take long to strip it the hardest thing i found was the big bolt holding the clutch in god it's bloody tight make sure you have the right socket and a long bar i lockeed the flywheel off with a small bike spanner as the metal was soft it seemed to grip it, you know the flat pressed one's, a flywheel locking tool is ideal but if you are like me i like to improvise it makes things a little more interesting ha ha ha

I've got a big end bearing (another engine in bits which I've been advised to not re-build) for locking flywheel - got the big socket, had one from when I was 17 for changing the steering wheel to some sports thing. Sorry about the job - although I have a funny feeling that wont be the case for long.

[firefox]

You can see my nice shiney head skimmed tested, painted and new valve seals
crankshaft is now in superb condition and just peeping through the underside of the block is my new hepolite pistons whoop whoop

I can see it's nicely settled on the hall carpet - perfect place.

No Problem bud you are in work no doubt, i am not, cooperman and Andy are good guys they will keep us right as long as you have some mechanical skills you will be fine
once you get the engine out it dont take long to strip it the hardest thing i found was the big bolt holding the clutch in god it's bloody tight make sure you have the right socket and a long bar i lockeed the flywheel off with a small bike spanner as the metal was soft it seemed to grip it, you know the flat pressed one's, a flywheel locking tool is ideal but if you are like me i like to improvise it makes things a little more interesting ha ha ha

I've got a big end bearing (another engine in bits which I've been advised to not re-build) for locking flywheel - got the big socket, had one from when I was 17 for changing the steering wheel to some sports thing. Sorry about the job - although I have a funny feeling that wont be the case for long.

SHHHUS the wife will find out it is in my computer room she does not go in there i hope ha ha ha

Edited by firefox, 03 November 2011 - 10:56 PM.