I can pay for courier service (DHL, UPS that sort of crap) if you don't mind! Usually takes them couple of days.
The main issue is remembering where you put it. I also noticed there are different sized ones according to the gaps you want to measure, I take it it's the right one not for 0.5mm gaps

cheers

V.

Using standard bearings as far as i know. If you have gone through 3 sets, then there is something seriously wrong with your engine / oil pump / crank / etc..

V - Will have a look this evening for you then and yes, it should be the right stuff as you get the chart with it too

very nice

I assume you have locked the balance shafts in place and are not using them?

So, when is it going to be running then

Got the banana motorised yet Beggars?

Nah, not yet Matty, although my engine is ready

Hopefully will be going to collect it next Friday!

since many Fridays have gone past, any news/photos Mr Begbie?

V.

Yup, collected the engine yesterday afternoon and just had fun trying to get it on the engine stand without a engine hoist, note, it's hard work with 2 people lifting the engine!

Strapped up in the Marea
Back View
Side View
Front View
Other Side View
Helix 6 Paddle Clutch
Helix Clutch Cover and Bearing

So 2 days to get it fitted and it should finally be up and running yeah ?

Coming along nicely Beggars.

It's about bloody time you got your finger out!

You know, I heard a malicious rumour the other day that this project would be finished before the end of time. I disputed that statement on your behalf though Beggars, dont worry.

Lol.....

Best of luck beggers.

Ross

Cheers Matt

I will be dropping the old engine out, robbing bits from it, painting them up and hoping to have the new one in over the weekend of the 5th Oct

Yeah, this October or October 2008?

bl**dy h*ll your engine has caught some banana related disease

There’s no rush for a proper job, mine has taken 3 years and it’s still not ready too. I suppose I could have paid Barbz ££££££ and have it done in 2 weeks but what’s the fun in that? Don’t rush B good things come to those who wait. (I hope)

Well engine is out, just got a case of taking parts from one engine, clean them up and put on the other engine before putting it back in, also tidied up the 6 speed gearbox too.

Before
After
Someone stole the engine
Missing
Ah there it is

Blimey that engine looks knackered!!!

Not taken any pics this time round but a couple of updates.

Gear linkages have been swapped over, but now need to make 2 brackets to hang the downpipe off as it seems my 5 speed linkages has it, where as the 6 speed doesn't.

Painted various engine bits and fitted them to the engine (not all of it, as not essential to me fitting the engine)

Helix 6 paddle clutch and clutch cover all fitted up on the flywheel now.

Problems that have occured along the way, my old 5 speed dipstick doesn't line up correctly on the gerabox, so need a 6 speed one. The part that holds the gear linkages to the gearbox doesn't fit correctly either, so need a 6 speed one (hopefully CarlT will be sorting me out with these parts ) Other issues found when trying to fit the gearbox, is that one the front of the engine the 6 speed has a stud fitment, the 5 speed has a threaded hole, so there is me and Begbie Snr trying to push the gearbox on and couldn't work out why, wasn't till the neighbour spotted it, so have drilled the thread out and ground some of the engine to allow a nut to be fitted onto the threaded stud.

Other problem, is the 5 speed box, has a small recess on the top, to clear the bolts and plate on the engine for the water gallery, so took an angle grinder to the 6 speed box to make the recess, fingers crossed it will fit next weekend and the engine will be back in the car

**Thud**





















Sorry I fell of my chair there, next week...as quick as that?!



Seriously though sounds like you've had fun today Begbie, one of my most favourite jobs is the fitting of the gearbox....

Good work!

I need to have it in next weekend, as said neighbour want's his engine hoist back, so he can put it back in the garage and then take his motorbikes out the garden and put them back into the garage

keep up the good work!

I can hear it running already

I could have busked, made enough money to buy a 400bhp 20vt and still be further than you are Begbie. Get your finger out and finish this silly jigsaw puzzle of yours

Harsh, but fair I blame, social life, lack of money and women

I had this problem as my brother neede to do the harvest with my hoist

Excellent news beggers.

U have pm.

Ross

Engine 1
Engine 2
Engine 3
Hacked 6 speed box
Fitted 6 speed box 1
Fitted 6 speed box 2
Engine bay 1
Engine bay 2

I will do a proper post tomorrow of the fun and games I had again with this today

amazing...

means engine will fire up and car will move on its own sometime before











easter?



Well done!
Wouldn't it be easier to bolt the exhaust and inlet manifold beforehand? I found rather difficult bolting the tubular manifold on the spot...

V.