WP0ZZZ Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 8 hours ago, Ian Comerford said: And a picture of the old, just failed starter and its replacement. Quite a contrast What a difference in size! Do you know how much weight do you save with the replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 It’s about half the weight as a guess. I will weigh them later this week if I get change 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 21 hours ago, WP0ZZZ said: What a difference in size! Do you know how much weight do you save with the replacement? Church thread has the answer: Stock starter motor is 7kg, lightweight alternative is 4kg. (courtesy of Ace) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WP0ZZZ Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 13 minutes ago, GaryH said: Church thread has the answer: Stock starter motor is 7kg, lightweight alternative is 4kg. (courtesy of Ace) Thanks, that thread is gold! I need to find some time to read all 16 pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 49 minutes ago, WP0ZZZ said: Thanks, that thread is gold! I need to find some time to read all 16 pages. Well it's certainly 'old' gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 On 24/11/2020 at 21:31, GaryH said: Church thread has the answer: Stock starter motor is 7kg, lightweight alternative is 4kg. (courtesy of Ace) This lightweight alternative is 2.815kg...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Do you need a lightweight clutch if most of your driving is fast road trips. You're not a track day bunny Ian and what about sitting in those French traffic jams stalling it all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 Good thinking Nige, but more zinginess means more fun doesn’t it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrpet Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 On 20/10/2020 at 11:44, Nige said: Is splitting the engine and gearbox the same on a G50? I split my G50 with the engine and gearbox out of the car about 9 months ago.. You do need to pull out the pivot shaft for the fork mechanism to remove the gearbox but I have seen a video on youtube of someone reinstalling a G50 with the engine in the car. It may have been a partial drop. I will have a look in a second as my car is over the pit now so I can give you a more informed view Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Delivered the engine to Chris at GCR this afternoon that to neighbour enter and his horse box. It will be stripped in the next week and then we can discuss what needs doing. Quite excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I'm excited too and it's not even my engine 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 The interesting bit will come when it's apart, where, hopefully, there won’t be much wrong apart from the usual valve guides and similar stuff. At that point I could insert some simple upgrades because the budget will allow it. I’m not spending anything on cosmetics, I’m more bothered about internals so wonder, apart from the 964 cams and a bit of polishing, what else is worth doing? On 26/11/2020 at 10:48, Nige said: Do you need a lightweight clutch if most of your driving is fast road trips. You're not a track day bunny Ian and what about sitting in those French traffic jams stalling it all the time I’d be interested in your view on this Lewis as I thought you found yours quite easy to live with in normal use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondrian Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I found LW clutch easy to live with on my 964 but then I think the remap helped which is not an option on your SC. At the end of the day you are going to have a fully restored car Ian, do you think you might regret not doing the engine bay cosmetics while you are in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, Ian Comerford said: At that point I could insert some simple upgrades because the budget will allow it. I’m not spending anything on cosmetics, I’m more bothered about internals so wonder, apart from the 964 cams and a bit of polishing, what else is worth doing ? Let's hope your P's & C's are Ok 🤞 You replacing the rods bolts Ian ? Careful with the head polishing - it's possible to overdo it 12 hours ago, GaryH said: 🤞 After my engine rebuild I'm really interested to see what they set your 964 static cam timing to 🤔 Edited November 28, 2020 by GaryH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 7 hours ago, Mondrian said: I found LW clutch easy to live with on my 964 but then I think the remap helped which is not an option on your SC. At the end of the day you are going to have a fully restored car Ian, do you think you might regret not doing the engine bay cosmetics while you are in there? I had thoughts about it but it’s not a garage queen, it gets used regularly and the engine is pretty good cosmetically. I may just get the fan refurbished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northy Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 11 hours ago, Ian Comerford said: I’d be interested in your view on this Lewis as I thought you found yours quite easy to live with in normal use? I have absolutely no regrets Ian and would the same thing again. Might be worth doing the clutch release fork whilst it’s apart too. Jonny had one fail on his car; for the sake of £175 you might as well change it whilst it’s accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Hart Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Northy said: I have absolutely no regrets Ian and would the same thing again. Might be worth doing the clutch release fork whilst it’s apart too. Jonny had one fail on his car; for the sake of £175 you might as well change it whilst it’s accessible. 100% do the clutch fork. Engine had to come out again AND the clutch was damaged so another one required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Jonny Hart said: 100% do the clutch fork. Engine had to come out again AND the clutch was damaged so another one required. Thanks Lewis, Jonny, it’s on the shopping list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddy Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Perhaps put a clutch release bearing on the list, they are currently only about £52 from Eurpcarparts at the moment and worth changing when you have the engine out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Looking forward to all those nice sparkly clean engine rebuild photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 I see the slippery slope has been avoided thus far, only some evidence of a lightly greased incline. No other temptations out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 I’ve just started cleaning up the gearbox and could do with recommendations from experience on any seals to change as an opportunity whilst the box is separated from the engine? There is evidence of oil on the bell housing but I think most of it has come from the triangle of death. However, the is slight evidence on the output flanges and I wonder if it’s possible to replace the seals without doing anything other than removing the flanges? Grateful for any thoughts. Other than that I will replace the fork, clean the outside and change the oil. 5 hours ago, waddy said: Perhaps put a clutch release bearing on the list, they are currently only about £52 from Eurpcarparts at the moment and worth changing when you have the engine out. Thanks Ian, makes sense so it’s in the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterK Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 If you’re cleaning the gearbox output flanges then you might as well fit a LSD / ATB while you’re there 😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 27 minutes ago, PeterK said: If you’re cleaning the gearbox output flanges then you might as well fit a LSD / ATB while you’re there 😇 I don’t think that’s very helpful Peter...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterK Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 In more helpful mode, I’m planning on changing the gearshift linkage seal on mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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