DR1665
Well-known member
Let me just say that putting this much effort into a car you listed for sale because you were sick of working on it and wanted to get into something different is really hard. Still, it's going to a good guy, and I want to make sure he has a solid, reliable platform to work with. In 2 weeks, I'm picking ktmrider up at the airport and handing him the keys to his next GVR4. Thought I would share some pictures of the progress made in the last month.
Old engine coming out. Was making some kind of noise in the head after a turbo swap and leaking oil like a BP oil rig.
I awoke my v3 lifters and rocker arms from their slumber in clean, Rotella T6, then buttoned up the head gear with assembly lube.
New cam seals.
New timing belt, tensioner/idler pulleys, water/oil pumps, BSEK installed.
After a couple weeks spent cleaning and preparing things. It was finally engine install day.
If you've been in this position, you know how much it sucks.
Fresh engine going back into 464/1000.
Not bad, if I do say so myself.
Of course, then it started raining...
As difficult as it is to put this much effort into a $2500 car, it's exciting to know I'm making it extra special for a friend. I have 2 Saturdays, 1 Sunday, and a handful of evenings after work to get this car back up to 100% for Mike before he arrives in Phoenix to collect it. Quite the project. Figured I'd share a glimpse into what I've been up to. More details on Tarmac & Gravel.
Press on regardless.
Old engine coming out. Was making some kind of noise in the head after a turbo swap and leaking oil like a BP oil rig.
I awoke my v3 lifters and rocker arms from their slumber in clean, Rotella T6, then buttoned up the head gear with assembly lube.
New cam seals.
New timing belt, tensioner/idler pulleys, water/oil pumps, BSEK installed.
After a couple weeks spent cleaning and preparing things. It was finally engine install day.
If you've been in this position, you know how much it sucks.
Fresh engine going back into 464/1000.
Not bad, if I do say so myself.
Of course, then it started raining...
As difficult as it is to put this much effort into a $2500 car, it's exciting to know I'm making it extra special for a friend. I have 2 Saturdays, 1 Sunday, and a handful of evenings after work to get this car back up to 100% for Mike before he arrives in Phoenix to collect it. Quite the project. Figured I'd share a glimpse into what I've been up to. More details on Tarmac & Gravel.
Press on regardless.