Yes that's right folks, soon i'll be giving the Leggy a new heart, so that means i'll be rebuilding the mighty V6.
This thread is going to contain lots of pics of how i go about doing this. This isn't an "all out" build but merely a rebuild using standard bits but with some of my little "tweaks" to make the response and drivability just that much better.
I've just done a leak down check on the Leggy and it confirms what i had hoped hadn't happened. It's got some blow-by in all but 2 cylinders. This happened when the heater core split 8ish months ago. I thought i'd caught it in time. I guess i did as i didn't loose the engine but weakened it a little. It's only a matter of time until the continues to degrade, hence the rebuild.
This isn't going to be concluded in a week, more like 2-3 months. I have a spare engine that i'll be rebuilding so the wife can continue to drive the Leggy in the mean time.
All build should have some targets for power and cost, so....
Cost- engine $1500, clutch $500
Power- don't care but should be slightly better than the 175kW it currently has. If you want a number i reckon, 185kW will be pretty close with no changes to boost or ignition.
I plan to give the turbo's a refresh with new thrust bearings and jungle "magic" to help them flow a little more. This is included in the cost estimate.
I've already had the block honed. Next step will be de-dag the block, give it a steam clean and paint it with my special paint that helps oil get back to the sump.
It's a friggin lump, really bloody heavy, like its made from lead. I hope that's a sign she's got real dense metal.
Here she is, check out those honed bores!! They are standard size so i will be re-using the standard pistons.
Check out the 4 bolt main caps! Even my 26/30 only has only 2 bolt mains!!
Here is my main concern for the engine. These are the standard pistons & rods, now i don't have the biggest hands in the world but the rods are pathetically thin and not a lot of metal around the big end. If they're surviving in Bradc's engine at 220kW then i have no issue with them at my power level or use.
The pistons will get a clean and then depending on cost i may ceramic coat their crown.
These are the bearings that were in it. They look like new!! I really could put these back in with no problems.....but i won't.
This thread is going to contain lots of pics of how i go about doing this. This isn't an "all out" build but merely a rebuild using standard bits but with some of my little "tweaks" to make the response and drivability just that much better.
I've just done a leak down check on the Leggy and it confirms what i had hoped hadn't happened. It's got some blow-by in all but 2 cylinders. This happened when the heater core split 8ish months ago. I thought i'd caught it in time. I guess i did as i didn't loose the engine but weakened it a little. It's only a matter of time until the continues to degrade, hence the rebuild.
This isn't going to be concluded in a week, more like 2-3 months. I have a spare engine that i'll be rebuilding so the wife can continue to drive the Leggy in the mean time.
All build should have some targets for power and cost, so....
Cost- engine $1500, clutch $500
Power- don't care but should be slightly better than the 175kW it currently has. If you want a number i reckon, 185kW will be pretty close with no changes to boost or ignition.
I plan to give the turbo's a refresh with new thrust bearings and jungle "magic" to help them flow a little more. This is included in the cost estimate.
I've already had the block honed. Next step will be de-dag the block, give it a steam clean and paint it with my special paint that helps oil get back to the sump.
It's a friggin lump, really bloody heavy, like its made from lead. I hope that's a sign she's got real dense metal.
Here she is, check out those honed bores!! They are standard size so i will be re-using the standard pistons.
Check out the 4 bolt main caps! Even my 26/30 only has only 2 bolt mains!!
Here is my main concern for the engine. These are the standard pistons & rods, now i don't have the biggest hands in the world but the rods are pathetically thin and not a lot of metal around the big end. If they're surviving in Bradc's engine at 220kW then i have no issue with them at my power level or use.
The pistons will get a clean and then depending on cost i may ceramic coat their crown.
These are the bearings that were in it. They look like new!! I really could put these back in with no problems.....but i won't.
