Milky oil
#26
Got the head back from the machine shop. Needed 10 valve guides, 1 seat, 1 valve, 16 valve jobs, resurface, plus pistons swapped. Cost= $460
They tell me the guides are discontinued, and I got some of the last batch. But I did find more on Mini Mania.
I'm putting it back together, honed the cylinders and cleaned the block. Having a helluva time with compressing the rings, used 3 different tools. I chipped one of the oil control rings, so I ordered another set overnight. Maybe Tuesday.
Taking much longer than I thought to get this done, but it will be right. More pics to come.
They tell me the guides are discontinued, and I got some of the last batch. But I did find more on Mini Mania.
I'm putting it back together, honed the cylinders and cleaned the block. Having a helluva time with compressing the rings, used 3 different tools. I chipped one of the oil control rings, so I ordered another set overnight. Maybe Tuesday.
Taking much longer than I thought to get this done, but it will be right. More pics to come.
Last edited by zrickety; 07-17-2020 at 06:32 PM.
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I'll have more pics Monday.
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Thanks. We were out of town all week, or I'd be done by now. I did take the coolant cap off early on...there was smoke and a bad smell. You should have seen what came out when I first removed the drain plug, seemed like a solid stream of water for a minute, then finally the oil. The initial dip stick pull showed just oil, so it was a real surprise.
I'll have more pics Monday.
I'll have more pics Monday.
#32
The apocalypse continues. My piston ring compressor that was highly rated on Amazon BROKE after 2 pistons, thanks Taiwan. I decided to do it right and order the Snap-On equivalent, made in the USA. Well those arrived and my 6 piece set contained 2 of the same size...completely missing the smallest size I need for this engine. This is another of many setbacks for the car but I am trying to get the tool.
#35
I'll need to post more pics...I finally got the proper tool and it still took hours and hours to get the pistons in. They just wouldn't square up but I finished the last one today.
I also did the oil filter housing gaskets, one less thing to worry about.
I installed the head today with ARP studs and Fel Pro gasket. More to come.
I also did the oil filter housing gaskets, one less thing to worry about.
I installed the head today with ARP studs and Fel Pro gasket. More to come.
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