shaky Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I think i'd block off all holes,best be safe than sorry? some falk say use a blade but you don't want to use any thing that''s going to scratch it. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Applications Prepares metal parts for new gaskets/sealants. Eliminates scraping and sanding, preventing damage to components. Removes cured gasket sealants and traditional gaskets from most types of surfaces in 10 to 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Applications Prepares metal parts for new gaskets/sealants. Eliminates scraping and sanding, preventing damage to components. Removes cured gasket sealants and traditional gaskets from most types of surfaces in 10 to 15 minutes.[/quote Yeah I read that but it doesn't mention that it's harmless to the coolant or the coolant system. I can't see me being able to plug up all the holes.. there are LOADS of them. Would be a nightmare of a job, there must be another way of doing this lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Best give cw a bell,he's the main man for sure,ive only done a ford v6 but i had no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Nice progress chap. Any chance of pics of the manifold/downpipe/midpipe? Not seen detailed shots of the boostlogic one before. What you doing re wastegate? out in the open or plumbed back in? (I can't imagine you're doing the latter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Nice progress chap. Any chance of pics of the manifold/downpipe/midpipe? Not seen detailed shots of the boostlogic one before. What you doing re wastegate? out in the open or plumbed back in? (I can't imagine you're doing the latter) Yeah I'll get some pics sorted for you mate. I've got the option of open or plumbed into the mid pipe. JP had them adapted to give the option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Just found a picture of them from Jamies build thread... They don't look like that now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 It's like car porn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 In an earlier post, I think you ask if some sealer is used for the head gasket? The answer is no, I usually put a thin smear of grease on both sides of the gasket before fitting, someone once told me it helps it smooth down and seal when you torque it, buy you dont have to, its personal preference I'd get the head skimmed if I were you whilst its off as well! Also, has your car been submerged in a lake at some point lol? I drove my last soop through two winters and it never had as much surface corrosion on components such as your starter, engine mounts, etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 In an earlier post, I think you ask if some sealer is used for the head gasket? The answer is no, I usually put a thin smear of grease on both sides of the gasket before fitting, someone once told me it helps it smooth down and seal when you torque it, buy you dont have to, its personal preference I'd get the head skimmed if I were you whilst its off as well! Also, has your car been submerged in a lake at some point lol? I drove my last soop through two winters and it never had as much surface corrosion on components such as your starter, engine mounts, etc.. It's a fresh head mate, skimmed, dipped, cleaned, new valve stems, new springs & retainers etc. It's dried coolant bud, not corrosion. Already spoke about that with Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Loctite-Gasket-Remover-Softens-all-types-gaskets-/270627096252?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3f02a1c6bc I'm going to give that stuff a go. It would appear there is no 'quick' way for me to get it done safely so I'll just need to plug everything and do it a bit at a time. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Found a spare hour so managed to make some headway (badum tish). Those ARP studs are a bit of a pain. Instructions are very general. For example, you can't fit the studs and then fit the washers, you need to have the washers in place first lol. Oh well, they are in now. Not tightened up the head yet as I need to get a decent socket for it (the ones I have are all hex). I just placed the cam covers on top to keep things extra clean now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball87 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Made a start on the bits to paint tonight. Actually surprised myself by getting quite a lot done. It's all dry, just letting it all harden a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 It is looking good bud, need to pop along sometime and do a nosey and help out if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 painting bolt heads you lost the plot scott lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monza786 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Nice work,patience of a saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 It is looking good bud, need to pop along sometime and do a nosey and help out if you need it. Any time mate painting bolt heads you lost the plot scott lol Yeah yeah gold man. Nice work,patience of a saint Keeps the boredom away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 excellent work Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Looking good, you are a fan of black it seems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 excellent work Scott Cheers mate. Looking good, you are a fan of black it seems? I'm lazy and can't be bothered with bling. I had my engine bay black and red for a couple of years and had next to no hassle keeping it clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I'm lazy and can't be bothered with bling. I had my engine bay black and red for a couple of years and had next to no hassle keeping it clean Stealth look is good as well, and easy to clean as you say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 I've really struggled for time this week so I decided to burn the candle at both ends and spend a couple of hours after work (backshift) last night to get some things started. Head is now torqued down properly, shims are all in place and free, cams are now torqued down. I need to get a hold of a set of feelers so that I can check the shim clearance and then I need some "packing seal" to finish off the front cam bearing. I've also started fitting the different bits and bobs. Water pump, alternator, aircon pump, brake master cylinder and power steering reservoir are all on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Halfway through writing the above the postie arrived Thanks to JP and Michel for these (other than the timing wheel). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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