MaxDiesel Posted March 17, 2009 Author Posted March 17, 2009 Any chance of a picture of the much neglected and little understood (by me at least) rear (or front I guess) of the engine? No problem - here you go - rear tinware not fitted yet:
Lesworth Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 No problem - here you go - rear tinware not fitted yet: Perfect, thanks.
MaxDiesel Posted March 27, 2009 Author Posted March 27, 2009 Time for another photo heavy update...... Engine finished with re-painted fan shroud so thought I'd take some proper pictures while its still clean ! Started on the other bits, used the good weather last weekend to get the back end of the car out the garage and give the engine bay and rear bulkhead a degrease and pressure wash: Much cleaner - just waiting for it to dry fully before applying the Wurth underbody wax Started on another home made tool - work out what it is yet ? I didn't like how unstable the engine was on the jack so thought I'd make a proper jacking cradle. Used some 100 x 50mm steel channel probably a bit OTT but better safe than sorry ! Welded it all together tonight: Bolts onto the jack so good and solid. Made up some wooden blocks to protect the engine & H/E. Also means I can fit different blocks to work with different engines \ transmissions etc. Load is taken along the crankcase centerline with the "wings" under the H/E to stop it tipping Tried it out, worked well - lifted the engine (& engine stand !) no problem - very stable even when 4ft in the air
johndglynn Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 Damn you Matt, no one's ever going to top this, so no one will ever do a thread like this again!
MrPerkles Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 superb Max ,I will honour you by copying that engine lift
Von Twinzig Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Top banana Max. Blimey, your "helping hand" tool engineering is better than most companies mainstream stuff. Brilliant work mate.
tea boy Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Top banana Max. Brilliant work mate. He hasn't done too bad a job has he. Almost a shame to put the motor back in the car now, it looks that nice.
MaxDiesel Posted March 28, 2009 Author Posted March 28, 2009 Cheers guys ! I'm happy to loan fellow IB owners any of the "special" tools once I've got my engine back in. The main ones I've had to make during my rebuild are: - engine stand adapter - slide hammer for G50 clutch cross shaft - cam sprocket locking tool - engine cradle for trolley jack
ChrisD (RIP) Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 I take my hat off to you Matt. A superb project and really interesting to follow. The question going through my mind is what's next? Having seen your 911 there can't be much left to do now. My bet is there'll be another 911 in the garage soon and the start of another masterclass for us all to follow! Chris D
MaxDiesel Posted April 4, 2009 Author Posted April 4, 2009 Getting there at last... treated the rear bulkhead with Wurth underbody coating, also got some cavity wax into the cross beam: Got the engine off the stand and fitted the rear tinware and crank sensors, also new crank breather pipes (another speedy delivery from Tripe ): Then spent a frustrating 2hrs+ fitting a new clutch slave cylinder because the clutch line nut was seized solid - judging by the colour of the brake fluid that came out I don't think it had been off (or bled !) since new. Engine finally going in : And in - not all connected up yet but managed to get the clutch bled and throttle linkage sorted: Off karting tomorrow, then Germany Monday so first run will probably have to wait until next W/E.....
MaxDiesel Posted April 10, 2009 Author Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) It lives Fitted the oil tank this morning and connected up the oil system - added 10 litres of Castrol 20W50 mineral oil and gave it a final check over... Cranked for oil pressure - took about 20 seconds to build pressure. Then refitted the DME relay and gave it a go - started first time Gave it 20mins of 1800rpm fast idle as per Wayne Dempsey's recommendations.... felt more like an hour ! Think my neighbours also know its finished now name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Dropped the oil and refilled with another 10ltrs of mineral oil and gave it another 10mins fast idle - all OK no strange noises. Slight panic when I saw a puddle under the car.... turns out it was cavity wax - looks like I went a bit OTT with the wax in the suspension turret crossmember ! Off to the Post Office first thing in the morning to get a tax disc... then fingers crossed for some decent weather to get the run-in under way. name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Edited April 10, 2009 by MaxDiesel
Jammo Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Absolute credit to you mate. This has been one of the best threads I have watched, over and over again. Stunning job and I really hope the best for you and the IB. You have done a cracking job Regards Jammo.
Tripe Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Top job Matt, all credit to you. A well worn knob is in the post to you (ooer).
Alan in NC Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 Very nicely done, you should be rightly proud of your accomplishment.
coxy Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 Top job Max Now wait for the paranoia of any little engine noise. Have you any alternator bearing noise? sure mine are making a dry swirling noise, never noticed it before. Oh theres the paranoia again!!!! Whats the next job planned?? I'm just off to get some LED dash lights today, blue i think (that bloody Jammo ) then wheel refurb. ££££££££
Jammo Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 Coxy, dont hesitate with the blue LED's, they make for a cracking dash at night,,,,, they really are not chav at all but great on the eyes - no squinting or the traditional dull, yellowish tinge, but just a wonderful deep blue glow. I had a VW Bora as a hire car a while ago and thought 'got to get me some of these puppies'. The needles also have a brighter red to them - easier to see at a glance. Good luck with them. (bzzz, fizzz, spitt - extinguisher please). Regards Jammo.
Jammo Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 Top job Max Now wait for the paranoia of any little engine noise. Have you any alternator bearing noise? sure mine are making a dry swirling noise, never noticed it before. Oh theres the paranoia again!!!! Whats the next job planned?? I'm just off to get some LED dash lights today, blue i think (that bloody Jammo ) then wheel refurb. ££££££££ Coxy, which wheels - which wheels????????? Regards Jammo.
coxy Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 (edited) Coxy,which wheels - which wheels????????? Regards Jammo. The Azev's Theres some pitting under the lacquer on the rims which are a milled finish. to have them re-milled & finished your talking £400 so! as I'm tighter than a ducks I'm trying the diy first (Maybe a new thread) any input from you guys on the milled aspect welcome. Jammo you have mail. Edited April 11, 2009 by coxy
MaxDiesel Posted April 11, 2009 Author Posted April 11, 2009 Thanks for all the encouragement folks - it really helped when it was freezing cold mid winter and I was cleaning my cam carriers with a toothbrush..... Now wait for the paranoia of any little engine noise. Have you any alternator bearing noise? sure mine are making a dry swirling noise, never noticed it before. Oh theres the paranoia again!!!! Whats the next job planned?? No strange noises yet - maybe a slight "swirl" from the alternator, definitely suffering from the post rebuild paranoia - went down to the garage this morning half expecting to see oil all over the floor. Got it taxed this morning, just waiting for the rain to stop and I'll give it a first run. I'm planning to get the run-in done pretty quickly then get it back on the dyno and see if I've recovered any of the missing horses - it was down about 25hp prior to the rebuild. Then hope to fit a Steve Wong chip and dyno again. After this aim is to drive it as much as I can Next winter is suspension rebuild time...
johndglynn Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 This gets my vote for best ever IB thread. I would put it top five for sure. Pin coming
Recommended Posts