Jontysafe Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks guys. Speaking to different people everyone has a different diagnosis, only thing to do is let a professional look at it methodically. Couldn't have happened at a worse time really, off travelling again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burlers Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Sorry to hear that Jonty. Best of luck with it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jontysafe Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Just a quick update, the car is going to Martin at Reyland for a strip down and investigation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 fingers crossed Jonty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jontysafe Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 engine is out and head off, no head damage, that`s the good news. Block is cracked around stud thread to waterway, quite common and block is going to be long studded to fix this. Bottom end will be looked at tomorrow, everyone is saying oil pump failure! Not sure what i`m putting my money on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 shame Jonty - at least you can get it fixed up. good luck mate, james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILFAN Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 lets hope its all fixable. fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M444TTB Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hope you get it fixed. It's horrible when your new car gives you a major headache and expense like this. I'm sure a few of us have been there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Really sorry to hear about this, just glad the damage isn't more extensive - it could have taken the head out or punched a hole in the block. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jontysafe Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks guys, appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terzo204 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Gutted to hear of your engine woes. I hope it's back on the road soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hey Jonty, I sent you a tweet earlier in reply to the geusstimate request... so... any news mate? Fingers crossed here for you. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jontysafe Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hello there, Actually no news yet but rang Reyland earlier and am waiting for the gospel according to St. Martin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Fingers still crossed buddy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jontysafe Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Hello all, bout time we had an update. Well, the good news is this time next month the car will be back on the road better than ever. The whys and wherefore`s aren`t important but suffice to say I`m a happy owner. Am writing this about 10 mins after the first bit because the misses has fallen out of the shower, how is that even possible! Ok this is going to be the rebuild spec: all work carried out by Reyland Motorsport Race spec ported head 26.5mm inlet, not sure on exhaust Not 100% decided but we are replacing one cam so will probably go BD16 Inlet or maybe BD16+ and BD14 exh, new valve guides, double valve springs, new valve stem oil seals, new cam bearings and WRC head gasket with a block and head skim not forgetting 6 long stud block machining and special studs. ACL race main bearings and 4x4 high pressure oil pump and modded pick up pipe. Other extra works: relocation of air intake and beading of metal boost pipes and water chargecooler pipes. Pistons, rings and bores all fine but having the rings re-gapped. Can`t recommend Reyland highly enough. Can`t wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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