first rebuild pics.

[t18con]

got the assembled block back today, so got to work with the first coat of paint. had been working at the head all week, anyone who's rebuilt one of these heads has got more patience than me!!! did a quick dummy build on the kitchen table just for the photo opportunity . will get the block final coated tonight and hopefully outside for the final bits and pieces to go on tomorrow. now to get the finger out. ps gearbox with diff is finished too, just needs picking up

 

[F2 Stu]

Love the use of a kitchen table as a work bench

 

[t18con]

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, she'll hear you!

 

[gazjones]

looks good mate bet its a tight fiit with that huge turbo and the bulkhead

 

[t18con]

its maybe not a tight fit, its maybe worse, all will be revelaed next weekend1 lol

 

[gazjones]

yes hope all geos well as it sits very high compared to the standard turbos but the mk3 has a fair bit of room at the back of the engine but good luck with it!

 

[Yumann]

Looking good whas the specs?

 

[t18con]

1900 je pistons, cat cams (not fitted yet), home ported large port head/inlet , gt3076r, 630cc injectors, custom exhaust manifold, custom dp, modified tt cats, pauter rods, agu crank.

 

[WeeJase]

Love the use of a kitchen table as a work bench

easier access for tea and bacon butties.

 

[ibizacupra]

nice work.
look forward to hearing how well it runs.
going to be snug in the engine bay...

 

[jenk]

Thats one sturdy kitchen table

 

[F2 Stu]

easier access for tea and bacon butties.

I'd do the same thing inside if I could get away with it.

and a lathe in the living room

 

[thechief]

What are you doing about a wastegate?

 

[claudefrog]

looking well conrad.

be nice to see a quick ibiza on N.Ireland soil

 

[t18con]

wastegate? external quattro s2 one. its bigger than the turbo! thanks marc

 

[thechief]

Lol, just wondered when i saw the exhaust wheel with no flapper in site Are you doing a trial fit to decide the placement of the wastegate?

 

[t18con]

Lol, just wondered when i saw the exhaust wheel with no flapper in site Are you doing a trial fit to decide the placement of the wastegate?

yes, making the downpipe in 2 halves this time around, so making the exhaust and adding the wastegate 'shouldnt' be a problem. have the cat section made up into the engine bay (you can just see the end of it sticking out in the pic. the end is getting closer, ready and waiting for gearbox tomorrow night.

 

[m0rk]

Given that I have to do this soon - how are you getting the engine back in? humping it along & up using pillows, or a crane?

I can't decide what's going to be the erm... cheapest

How heavy is the engine on it's own and does the sump take it?

 

[t18con]

mmmmmmmmmm, tbh the engine isnt going anywhere, the mountain comes to mohammed. engine is around the right height so assuming the rear brakes are free......you get the picture.

pics for clicks

 

[ibizacupra]

whats with the twin cats?