Cracking thread so far Gez. Will keep an eye on this one

 

Nice looking build,
I'm going to be doing a bit of an engine build in the near future, so i'm looking for a decent parts wash. Are those ultrasonic cleaners any good?

Dan.

 

Looking good Gez ! you'll be back soon

 

Cheers guys, should be ready just after Snetts Stu.

The parts washer is Tim's and it did a really good job. I'd get one mate

 

good job mate, hope you got that clutch ok in the post i see you signed for it today

 

cheers mate

 

Not much progress recently, hopefully some parts are gonna arrive in the next day or two and then of to powdercoating and then full steam ahead.

I got one little job done today, cleaning the engine bay. I was dreading this as I thought it was gonna take hours and be a real bitch of a job. Turned out easy peasy.

A few rounds with the jet-wash and snow foam and then a little brushing with some degreaser and wipe down.

Dirty bay before:






After:





All nice and clean now, the pic's don't do it justice as it looks almost new again. Can't wait to get this build rolling

 

While waiting for these other parts, Tim's been doing a dry build ready for when we do the actual build. hopefully very very soon

 

a few more from Tim:




one before cleaning after the machining



Just drop a load of parts over to powdercoating and they're gonna pull all the stops out to get them done for Monday as we're gonna do the build Mon/Wed - happy days

 

Very nice Gez
Good to see it coming together
You may finish before me as I am waiting for my pistons to be made in the US. Have a few bits coming from the US but all being shipped together.

 

Ooooo that sounds interesting, what you doing mate? I thought you were just gonna do the gaskets

Gutted I'm missing Snetts, need to get back out there asap

 

Today was build day. Had an early start, gonna try and get as much done as possible as waiting for a few parts and then finishing off on Wednesday.

Collected the powdercoating parts. Got to say a massive thank you to D&S coatings for pulling out all the stops and getting them done over the weekend. The finish is top notch - very happy




here are some pic's of the build:































We got rid off all the air pump system and luckily had these lying around which cam in handy















That's it for today, hopefully have it all finished on Wednesday and then meeting Duncan over the weekend for the running in map. Had a great day

 

Cool. Great progress. Not far off now!

 

Looking nice.

 

Looking great, i bet you're desperate for that first start up.

 

Cheers guys. Dying to get it on the road, hopefully end of Wednesday it will be in and running. Can't wait to spend some time in it running it in.

 

Those heads & block look familar, looking good so far.

 

It all looked stunning when together mate. Well done and thanks again

 

Very long day today. Was able to finish the engine and fit it all up. Great to hear it up and running again, its been too long.

Some pics from the day, they got a bit sparse towards the end as we were working hard to get it finished.






New clutch fitted, total waste of money as hoping to be fitting 6 speed in a month or two




and in you go


Was able to relocate the catch can as got rid of all the air pump system





Good job I've got some good floodlights so we could carry on


We were able to make a much better pipe for the R/V





Went out after for a quick run and all is good. Hopefully meeting Duncan over the weekend for its running map.

What a day, totally shattered after a long day but hands up to Tim. Works like a Trojan and has an amazing knowledge of scoobs. Brilliant engine builder.

Cheers

 

Very nice!

 

very nice mate!! ps wont the 5 speed clutch work in a 6 speed?

 

Cheers guys

Martin, I've been told it wont and I'll have to change it anyway later in the year when upping the power

 

ah ok mate yeah this is true nice new upgraded clutch to get rid of ne slip bolted to a nice 6 speed to get rid of risk of my gearbox streak of luck aka Bang lol.

 

Glad it all back in and running mate. Looks amazing and sure it will be a bit of a beast

 

Looking good gez next time can you take some over head pictures from your balcony

 

defo mate, gonna cost me about 3k when done

Thanks mate, so nice to hear it start up

so you finally decided to join us. good job you're a better mechanic then comedian . seriously though, well done mate - always a pleasure

 

Met up with Duncan today for a running map . It was great to get out in the scoob and give it really good run. Give it a few more weeks and then he'll be able to put on the full map.

 

Hi Gez nice project. I'm embarking on a similar project myself, Mr Finch is building me a 2.35, I also have a WRX so getting it to it's full potential is going to take a little longer, with the need for a 6 speed etc but hey, who needs food anyway!

Nice to see it coming along

 

Cheers Iain. Paul is a cracking bloke, you're in safe hands. Make sure you keep us up to date on your build to mate

I feel ur pain on the 6 speed mate, hopefully getting one in a months time. I just can't wait to get the full map on and start enjoying it.

 

Oh yes he definitely knows his stuff

What turbo/spec are you aiming for in the end?