Engine machining...

[SteveH]

Bassett Down Balancing use an engineering firm in South Cerney. They are very good, but expensive. I've had work done there and I can't fault them.

http://www.vintagecarrestorations.com/scefram1.htm

HTH

[SteveH]

Oh, and if you need a torque plate for the rebore, Aelred has a fine example. I believe Mark used this during his rebuild.

[twoqu]

Bassett Down Balancing use an engineering firm in South Cerney. They are very good, but expensive. I've had work done there and I can't fault them.

http://www.vintagecarrestorations.com/scefram1.htm

HTH

That's because you got a very advantageous price if I recall:mischeif:

[SteveH]

That's because you got a very advantageous price if I recall:mischeif:

Who am I to complain if their invoicing system required an update or two

I believe they have now moved into the 20th century with computerised invoices.

[twoqu]

But seriously! Sad fact of life but you have to pay a little extra sometimes. However it shouldn't be too difficult to find an established engine machine shop relatively locally. Accuracy of dimension and the correct bore finish for the rings are the priority.
Don't forget that you will need to tell them what the correct bore size will need to be. You might need to research the bore clearances for the JE pistons. Most aftermarket pistons tend to like more clearance than OE pistons.
Good Luck!

[quattro]

Lets be honest here mate, I'd wouldn't take a tonka toy to QPS but thats another story.

I would investigate Bassett's price before you commit.

Can I ask what the rough price of the rebore was by QRS out of interest please?

Why not? i thought they were a reputable company? i must be mistaken then! thanx 4 the heads up tho!

£185+vat was the price. not to bad i think.

[twoqu]

Careful here! You are getting confused. There is QST which is Kim Collins and QRSport which is Tim Cooper's outfit.
Sounds like at £185+vat you are paying for somebody to make the trip to the machine shop. Something you can do yourself!

[merlin's S4]

Tim Cooper is no longer involved with QRSport! But after my experience, I'm not sure whether that's a good or bad thing!?!

[Mark Halligan]

Oh, and if you need a torque plate for the rebore, Aelred has a fine example. I believe Mark used this during his rebuild.

Yep, I also made up some spacers so that OEM bolts or ARP studs can be used to secure the plate to the block (plate is no where near the height of a head).

I left them with Aelred and the plate.

[Jamo]

Yep, I also made up some spacers so that OEM bolts or ARP studs can be used to secure the plate to the block (plate is no where near the height of a head).

I left them with Aelred and the plate.

Does this mean OEM bolts or ARP studs are required prior to boring? Thiking of an issue here with the diesel block different head stud size.

[Acidburn]

Basset Down Balancing are fantastic - think they are still in Swindon area. They have plenty of I5 experience.

Paul

This is who Dialynx send all there work to, Kieth happened to mention it whilst I was down there, they have had alot of experience as others have mentioned.