Tim's 3 Door VR6 Turbo Build

[timiteo]

Thanks Josh!

Lower timing chains are on now and I've put a new metal head gasket and torqued down the head to spec. Not long now I just need to set the timing, bolt on accessories and cover plates and it'll be time to put her back in.





Cheers,

Tim

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[tinto]

Noice. Did the gasket going prompt the angry rebuild?

[dylan8]

looking good Tim!

[timiteo]

Thanks guys!

The gasket wasn't the cause it was one of the pistons cracking, I guess cast pistons and rods can only take a certain amount of load!

Got the crank pulley and upper timing chains on today as well as setting the timing. I just need to put on the timing chain covers, rocker cover and sump once I give them a clean then I can start bolting accessories and turbo back on.





Cheers,

Tim

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[timiteo]

Got the timing chain covers, oil sump and the rocker cover bolted on today:



And my trusty reinforced sump I made before for when it may scrub:



I also painted the turbo manifold in high temp black to stop it rusting and bolted it on plus connected up the oil return line:



Next step is accessories and flywheel/clutch.

I also bought some braided wiring wrap for the engine bay wiring I'll be installing before the engine goes back in to neaten it up.

Cheers,

Tim

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[dylan8]

bumppppp