following in kirbz footsteps :duffer:

 

Engine is just about finished just the sump and the plen to put back on with any luck it should be back in the car this weekend.

 

The engine has been totally rebuilt using wiesco pistons I have also put new valves, springs, lifters and manual Cams in along with every oil seal gasket and rubber hose that the car has

 

The crank has been balanced , surprisingly enough even the under drive pulley was not properly balanced from the factory

 

The heads were off by about 2 thou so these have been matched so that they are equal the engineering shop also did a 3 way valve angle job on the valve seats

 

Here are so pics of the progress so far

Those that can afford the choice go and have fun while some other poor b4stard struggles.

 

Those that carn't afford winge on about how its a labour of love etc but, I know, because I've spent those weekends removing my knuckles in the cold, dropping that washer down the cam belt channel into the sump just as your about to put the head back on.

 

No thanks Guys your welcome to it I'd rather work harder at what I'm good at and earn the money. You have my knowing respect but there's nothing honnerable in DIY. Just think the money you've saved. Her in draws will expect those saving every time. Rod and Back spring to mind

 

Mark I earn enough to buy Macs rebuild 4 times over every year so would have no problem in paying someone , I just hate to pay someone for something that I can do myself :) money is not the issue its knowing that you have not been ripped off that counts

Looks good mate, those heads came up superb, give me a shout if you want help sticking it back in the car on Sunday.

 

will do bud , a;ways handy to have someone to hold the spanners :tongue: :tongue:

Mark I earn enough to buy Macs rebuild 4 times over every year so would have no problem in paying someone , I just hate to pay someone for something that I can do myself :) money is not the issue its knowing that you have not been ripped off that counts

 

Dont think it has anything to do with getting ripped off TBH Why would anyone use the company you work for and not do it direct?

 

Why would you sell you house through an estate agent?

 

Why would you pay to stay in a 5 star hotel on holiday when you could sleep in a tent on the roadside for free?

 

 

Etc etc etc

Dont think it has anything to do with getting ripped off TBH Why would anyone use the company you work for and not do it direct?

 

Because they can't do it themselves

 

Why would you sell you house through an estate agent?

 

I wouldn't they are a rip off

 

Why would you pay to stay in a 5 star hotel on holiday when you could sleep in a tent on the roadside for free?

 

what's wrong with a fooking tent .....SNOB :tongue:

 

 

Etc etc etc

 

 

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

yea?

 

1 you are booked in a hotel for Billing

 

2 your house is with an estate agent as we speak so WTF are you going on about? :xxx:

you doing this on sunday baggins?

you doing this on sunday baggins?

 

will call ya mate

Mark I earn enough to buy Macs rebuild 4 times over every year so would have no problem in paying someone , I just hate to pay someone for something that I can do myself :) money is not the issue its knowing that you have not been ripped off that counts

 

Ryan my point is that I would much rather do other things with my time. Also if yout partner thinks you can fix every thing and save more money for her to spend. Then believe me you aint got a clue what sh1t you started.

fair play Ryan, glad you are gettin it all sorted matey, bet ya cant wait to scare a few racehorses!! ;) :D :D

 

will be ringin you next week to try and sort mine if thats cool(hope its not quite as drastic but hey at least you have done it once right?? :D ;)

 

sorry its been so long!!!!!

green-eyed monster anyone?? :D

Well done guys. Got to admire anyone who has the guts and knowhow to tackle such a job.

 

Shahid

Mark I earn enough to buy Macs rebuild 4 times over every year

At the risk of being a bit personal what do you work at 100K a year, is that right!

good luck guys!

At the risk of being a bit personal what do you work at 100K a year, is that right!

 

He's a fudge packer :rofl:

PMSL @ Stu......

 

Hat off to you mate, hell of a job to take on but well done I say!!!

 

Anyone with the time and balls to give it a go is a legend in my book!!! ;)

At the risk of being a bit personal what do you work at 100K a year, is that right!

 

 

You make that sound like a lot :shock:

You make that sound like a lot :shock:

 

he must be from up north :rofl:

i think more to the point, its actually quite enjoyable doing something like this if you know how.

 

i wouldnt trust anyone else to work on my car anyway!

i think more to the point, its actually quite enjoyable doing something like this if you know how.

 

i wouldnt trust anyone else to work on my car anyway!

 

Got to agree paul ( for once :)) I knew a fair bit about cars, but nothing about zeds when I bought the NA, learned a lot working on that, and now have learned a lot about the TT. No better feeling than rebuilding something and firing it up for the first time :) And while I am waffling many thanks to the people including Ryan who have helped me out over the last few months.

i think more to the point, its actually quite enjoyable doing something like this if you know how.

 

i wouldnt trust anyone else to work on my car anyway!

 

here here

Got to agree paul ( for once :))

 

iv changed my mind then!! :tongue:

He's a fudge packer :rofl:

 

:xxx: Stu you can talk you normally have your toungue well and truly planted up enough peoples back sides :xxx:

 

Jock no worries mate

 

well the engine is in and running , few electrical probs to sort but getting there , just like to say a big thanks to Jock and Mat for your help and to Herman for making the tea and holding the spanners

 

Ryan

I only wish I was there to give you a hand Ryan but as you know I buggered off to the Japs show at Thoresby on Sunday, see you on Wednesday Matey.