Im picking up another engine next week, nothing serious with mine yet but fancied having a spare, its apparently got about 60k miles, but although it may be good as it is, i fancy doing a rebuild to make it like new again before i drop the engine and manual box in the car.

 

Im not looking to do a slickpete, im after making it strong and reliable for the years ahead.

So if i replace the pistons, rings and conrods, etc, whats the best way to go and where to get the bits.

Im in no rush, just going to take my time and do it bit by bit, but would maybe like to get it all finished before the summer starts.

 

Im after it basically being like new, internally, for peace of mind.

 

So im looking for a shopping list

 

Any guidance or help would be much appreciated

 

Cheers

Graham

Almost all of the parts for my rebuild were bought from Z1.

 

Could be worthwhile having a look over there, Graham

Cheers Mike, will have a look

Im picking up another engine next week, nothing serious with mine yet but fancied having a spare, its apparently got about 60k miles, but although it may be good as it is, i fancy doing a rebuild to make it like new again before i drop the engine and manual box in the car.

 

Im not looking to do a slickpete, im after making it strong and reliable for the years ahead.

So if i replace the pistons, rings and conrods, etc, whats the best way to go and where to get the bits.

Im in no rush, just going to take my time and do it bit by bit, but would maybe like to get it all finished before the summer starts.

 

Im after it basically being like new, internally, for peace of mind.

 

So im looking for a shopping list

 

Any guidance or help would be much appreciated

 

Cheers

Graham

 

LOL!!!

Even a stock rebuild isnt a cheap job never mind what Im doing.

So you need to...........

Strip the engine.

Check and measure main and big end journals and order new bearings/grind and order new bearings

similarly with pistons/bores. You need to check/measure for wear and decide if you could do a hone and re ring(I wouldnt) or get some new pistons and get the block bored to suit.

Heads n valves need to be stripped bare and examined for wear etc new stuff needs to be bought if required and seats re ground. (In my case although I started with a known good engine it ended up with all the valves. seats and springs being scrap. So had to get all new.)

You will need a new water pump, oil pump and a full new cambelt with tensioner and idler pulleys.

Plus a full gasket get top n bottom