My S2 coupe

[TimE-J]

Haha thanks to you!

[willg54]

Nice manifold plate!

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[TimE-J]

Quite a bit more put back together but by the end of the evening I couldn't help my self and had to get trial some bits and bobs!






Still to do is,

-rebuild the PAS pump
-Make a cross member for the intercooler
-Make all the intercooler pipe work
-Fit and route new oil cooler and lines
-Re-build the front subframe
-Modify and fit downpipe
-Re-fit prop
-refit exhaust and prop heatshields
-Fit exhaust system
-Finish fitting brakes and source rear brake setup

+ hold load of other things but its too late to think about everything.
More soon!

[TimE-J]

almost plumbed in.

[TimE-J]

Tonight's progress.




Tomorrow's plan of action is to fit the pick up pipe, re-check the torque of the bottom end and fit the sump.
Hopefully after that I'll get the clutch and flywheel fitted then get both the engine and box back in the car!

More photo's then!

[Rusty]

Looks like it's all coming together nicely (insert Hannibal Smith smoking an 'I love it when a plan comes together' cigar emoticon)

[piotr]

lovely beast,black grill loks perfect with red paint.well done

[TimE-J]

Took a couple of days off this week to start building the engine.
First off I need to say a BIG thank you to Lee Barnes @ Barnes auto for the use of his workshop and knowledge.

As plans had changed I decided to re-strip the head and change all the valve guides. What a PITA this turned out to be but with the new guides in
and the seats re-cut it was time to rebuild the bottom end.

I'll let the pictures do the talking.








Then after the head was on, back up to my unit to put a few more bits on.



Cheers.

[TimE-J]

Managed to torque everything up on the rear end this evening so next step will be to finally build the engine. I'll get some more pictures up when I've sorted bits and bobs out.

[willg54]

Looking good! That was one of ky favourite moments!

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[TimE-J]

Subframe fitted!

[TimE-J]

No not yet, the gearbox is ready minus the CV joint covers. After I've fitted the rear subframe it's then full steam ahead to build the engine as that still hasn't been touched. Once that is done it will be onto the front subframe and then finish off tidying up odds and ends.

I must admit it is nice bolting new and cleaned bits back together. the only grease I have to worry about now is Bl***y CV grease

[Error404]

Looks like you are really getting there Tim I loved bolting mine back together after the refresh, everything all clean and shiney! You'll find that rear assembly is quite a heavy lump to refit
Is the engine & box ready to go back in when you're ready?

[TimE-J]

It's only a 10 tonne press, will press bearings in fine but to remove them you need to start the bearings off (I use a 3 pound lump hammer) then its fine.

[andy10v]

Looking really good mate, looks nice and clean.

What ton is that press? Does it do wheel bearings?