Des Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Posted December 17, 2007 have you got it running yet? Nah the head is still at the engine shop. Might find out tomorrow. Quote
LittleRedSpirit Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 Nah the head is still at the engine shop. Might find out tomorrow. Its gonna be nice with a fresh head on the 4a. How long till an AE71 comes along and you swap it over? Quote
Des Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Posted December 17, 2007 Its gonna be nice with a fresh head on the 4a. How long till an AE71 comes along and you swap it over? Meh I'm happy with what I've got. Quote
Jason Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 those shims bring back nightmares of the feeler gauge...! Quote
KE30_KE35_KE55 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 (edited) those shims bring back nightmares of the feeler gauge...! The proper table recomended to be used is no less a nightmare. Edited December 17, 2007 by KE30_KE35_KE55 Quote
Des Posted December 18, 2007 Author Report Posted December 18, 2007 Got the head back from UMR engine's today. Cost me $640 for the rebuild and i couldn't be happier with their work. Quote
Medicine_Man Posted December 18, 2007 Report Posted December 18, 2007 Aaah, Nice to see you are one step close! Quote
Des Posted December 18, 2007 Author Report Posted December 18, 2007 Now i just need: Rear wiper arm. Engine put back together. 1 spot of rust bogged. Four 195/50/R15 tires. Quote
7shades Posted December 18, 2007 Report Posted December 18, 2007 Well at least your tyres will be cheap being such a common size Quote
Des Posted December 18, 2007 Author Report Posted December 18, 2007 Well at least your tyres will be cheap being such a common size Having tire machines at work means balancing and fitting is free :o Quote
KE30_KE35_KE55 Posted December 18, 2007 Report Posted December 18, 2007 should be on the road by the weekend :o :yes: boss can i borrow a trade plate for the weekend? Quote
Des Posted December 18, 2007 Author Report Posted December 18, 2007 should be on the road by the weekend :o :yes: boss can i borrow a trade plate for the weekend? Was hoping to get it going by the weekend but i left the washers for the head bolts in Beaudesert and can't get them till Saturday afternoon. Quote
Des Posted December 19, 2007 Author Report Posted December 19, 2007 Head is on and torqued up. Spent 6 hours just cleaning the block and other parts. mmmm ARP studs. Measured the bore and stroke today and came up with 83mm bore and 77mm stroke which = 1666.47cc :o Des :yes: Quote
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