Alex's v8 re-build thread warning pic whore inside >:)

[top-plumber]

When I had powder coating done the ally was chemically stripped not blasted. I suspect the same process here.

[Alex Carter]

There under orders not to blast that's why I had them dipped but when they come back I am going to submerge them in fluid to make sure they didn't .I have a friend with a sonic cleaner too so if they do ignore me I can get the stuff out don't worry everything is going in this engine I'm not leaving anything to chance .

I also chatted briefly to Jay this evening from JAE head gaskets for the states with racing belts 10 days woo hoo and I've also found a stock supplier of hylomar for my liners so all go at the moment . Today's plan is to clean and paint g box dress the heads remove the cams so the valves are safe for when I faff around Turing the crank to get the con rods tightened .also ordered some more rubber seals aaaaaaand some stainless pipe fittings for the turbo water feeds . Just the clutch left to find and order .

And a massive thanks to southwest lotus for the help info and stuff James and phil good guys

[red vtec]

Looks great, what are you painting the block with? As I'm about to rebuild my engine.

Thanks

Chris

[Alex Carter]

First go to machine mart and buy a mains drill then same store they do a pack of twisted steel coated in brass wire wheels remove all bits in the way and get cleaning when it's dust free I used a air compressor and nozzle to blast off the crap use silver smooth Hammerite first coat seals the pores of the alloy , using 50 p brushes from the range soak the used brush in petrol in a cap or something this attacks the cheap bristles and frays them a little then when the first coat is dry clean the bush and re paint but stippling and dabbing to creat a bobbly finish it looks weird wet watch out for runs but drys to a lovely powdered finish like a spray but without the over spray .

[Alex Carter]

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[Chillidoggy]

A man after my own heart! The engine and gearbox needs to be in my lounge, not in your car, Alex!

[Alex Carter]

Just for you ian ill do a deal there's a zonda on piston fairys for sale you buy it and I'll swop my engine and gearbox for it your lounge will look complete

[fjmuurling]

Nice!

[Alex Carter]

Mixture of these two a tooth brush and a wire wheel attachment on a drill takes a while so many bloody holes lol

[fjmuurling]

Thx for the info Alex.

[Alex Carter]

Today's efforts

[Chillidoggy]

This is going to be better than new when you're done. Love these pics, much better than watching tennis or football!

[Alex Carter]

Competition clutch ordered 10 to 14 days delivery I think that's it now waiting on stuff coming

[Alex Carter]

Last little bits in preparation for the next parts orders arriving

[t70]

Nice build alex!!!!

[Alex Carter]

Thank in you

[Alex Carter]

So got the car down the garage firstly for a wash and polish and then sorting the brakes need some new rear calipers ?

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As I've been bleeding on about them I thought I'd share my genius these are the part numbers for the ferodo ds2500 brake pads for the esprit v8

And hylomar 3400 for our liners is apparently un available any more if you go to a land rover specialist and ask for Stc4600 it's our hylomar re branded and used on freelanders your welcome

[Alex Carter]

Wheels and belts and head gaskets are in excited muuuuuuch

[Alex Carter]

Pics of today's time consuming efforts building these bad boys . Need s

To seal them tomorrow and then let them dry so should be on at the week end

[top-plumber]

Your going to have fun keeping those rims clean Alex. They look outstanding.

[Alex Carter]

Yes I know there going to be summer shoes only and ill carry a can of wd in case it rains

[Alex Carter]

Just picked up the rockers and plenum from the painters deffo no blasting and very happy with the colour and finish

[Alex Carter]

Then onto sealing the wheels properly

[fjmuurling]

Nice colour for the rockers and plenum .

[Alex Carter]

Cam covers then . Tuts