Engine rebuild pt4...

New parts delivered today from Robsport - recon water pump and oil pump O rings and drive shaft.

Feeling the movement of the recon water pump it was a good move to replace my old one. Popped over to my local post office and posted it back for my exchange refund.

Wiped down the oil pump and lubricated it with some STP oil, I reassembled the pump using the new O rings and bolted it to the engine block. Then together with a new filter, I fitted the oil filter bowl.

With a new gasket I then fitted the oil pick-up pipe/strainer - all the oily bits are coming together!

1.30hrs

Engine stand...

Been busy with work and visiting universities with my son over the last couple of weeks, so only spent the odd hours getting items ready for the rebuild.

I give the sump pan its first coat of paint which now rubbed down for second when weather warms up.

Striped and cleaned oil pump and filter bowl which has had a first coat of paint.

Also clean and prepped some parts for blasting - engine/gearbox mounting brackets, gearbox crossmember, tie bar and other odd items.

Also fixed the engine on to the stand - lifted into place easily and with ability to the spin the engine allows good access.

6hrs

Oily bits...

Too cold today to finish off the transmission tunnel painting so I started on some oily bits. First removing oil transfer housing/cover plate followed by the oil filter bowl and fitter.

Next the oil pump assembly, all of these need cleaning and painting with new O rings.

I have an oil cooler to refit which I had fitted myself many years back.

1 hr