1.6 16v Project. Pic Heavy

[l6tbm]

Little bit more of an update, Got a good few bits done. More to the engine than the car.

Pics........

Stuck the fuel cap on to see what it looked like, I like it




Then set about cleaning the engine






Finally after hours of cleaning i got the paint out, Went for matte black for the block. Thought if there is a leak it would be easier to see(thats the plan anyway lol) Also got all the timing covers painted up.




Then fitted my new timing belts and tensioners before putting covers back on then decided to stick exhaust on to make it look a bit better lol










Couldn't do any more to the engine for now (waiting on bits from vauxhall) So i finished plumbing in the brake lines and got the stub axels back from my brother, He took them to his work an cleaned them up for me




And last but not least got a lot of my bits chucked in the van an took them down to be powder coated










Thats it for now guys. As always al update anymore i get done

[Jamie1991]

nice job mate! how much cost to powdercoat rear beam and anti-roll bar etc.. guna have mine done soon i think

[l6tbm]

Cheers Jamie

Gettin everything you see there powder coated for £180 bud

[miles123]

that engine looks really tidy mate good work

[l6tbm]

that engine looks really tidy mate good work

Cheers mate,

Can't wait to get a bit more done, Just need to order more bits. Holiday first i think

[l6tbm]

Finally a wee update, Was doin a bit of saving for bits an pieces oh and ma holiday last week.

Picked up on of my new parts







The head is already away getting checked over to make sure its 100% before it meets the block, Stem seals, cam seal, Valves reseated, Skimmed(If needed) and pressure tetsed. Should here from the guy the mora to tel me whats needed.

All ported an polished, The ports on this head are massive compared to my standard one and they are as smooth as the paint on ma car, Its also got reprofiled cams from Kent Cams in it so should make a big diffrence once fitted. Its looking like i might have to do some work on the inlet manifold to port match them.

Also waiting on a new alternator, new starter motor, new fanbelt and tensioner. Head gasket set and head bolts should be here the mora, And hopefully the chrome rocker bolts will come the mora aswell.

Getting a bit excited, Might have the engine in the bay in next few weeks

[mikeCsport]

make sure there's no speed bumps with that manifold mate, i've got one on my x16xe. im only lowered 50mm but my car will rock on speed bumps!

[l6tbm]

make sure there's no speed bumps with that manifold mate, i've got one on my x16xe. im only lowered 50mm but my car will rock on speed bumps!

Cheers mate, Will see how it goes once its on the road. If it need modifying then it will get done, Dont plan on it being to low.

[l6tbm]

Been hard at work again, Guy was taking ages to take the head so i started stripping it myself. In the middle of regrinding the valves and changing the stem seals at the same time, Once thats done it just need checked to be skimmed.

Inlet valve from this..


to this


Exhaust from this..


To this


All the black suit has been removed, Just forgot to take pics lol.

The postman has also been good to me, Most of my goodies came




The engine should be in the bay pretty soon. Need to get all the wiring stripped out the bay again to wrap in my new loom tape, Get rid of all that horrid plastic stuff.

Cheers for looking folks

[l6tbm]

picked up all ma bits the day from powder coaters, Made a start to building the inlet back together and wire tuck it.

Enough talking,Here's the pics....







Got alot more bits done, Just not taken pics of evrything.

Inlet complete.....





Of course i had to stick it in place to have a wee look
I like it







Hope you like it guys

[gazza_no7]

Looks smart as f**k mate

[Big C]

looks awesome mate, it's coming together nicely

[Jamie1991]

top notch as always mate, well done

[l6tbm]

Cheers guys, Makes all the hard work worth while with good comments.

Just cant wait to get the engine in the bay now, Shouldn't be to long now. Just a few more wee bits to do then it should be in, Oh an one big job (swap heads over). Just finished grinding valves in tonight so hope to get it all checked at weekend.

[l6tbm]

Not a massive update bud loads of work went into it. Ma hands are sticky as hell rippin all the old wiring and plastic coverings off.

All wrapped in loom tape now and stuck in its new position, Even put the reverse swith plug into the light loom so its not running over the engine.





Thermostat temp switches now running down chassis leg instead of over the engine




The light loom complete


The reverse switch now comes out from the rad fan plug, So much neater


Just another couple pics for good luck hehe




Getting much closer to the engine going back in. Got a bit more cleaning to do, Few bits to buy then should be good for engine in.