Out with the old, in with the new (engine that is).

Last Thursday I stopped by at a friends place (Classic Air in Bournemouth) and we took the old engine out and replaced it with a new one (1776 Thurrock engine from the Engine Shop). So far it's been 160 drip free much more power free miles. Here are some pictures.


This was the old one, it was leaking oil from somewhere, we didn't know where though.



This was the start of it.



This was the new lump ready to go in.



Bits being disconnected.



Engine out.



Bits out being scrubbed clean.



Engine being reassembled.



Getting there.



Ready to go back in.



Back in.



Nearly done.



Engine up and running.



So, 160 motorway miles later and there is not a drip of oil anywhere and it pulls like a horse. We didn't fine the source of the leak however we suspect that it may have been due to poorly fitted parts. My old oil pressure sender was used and that is leak free!!!


All in all i am one happy bunny this weekend. 8)

 

Nice,,a 1776 should give it some good kick

 

Nice one Terry .............

 

ohh I'd love a bigger engine, which is funny really as we havent actually been anywhere with the one we have in Luu at the minute :-[

 

i allways thought they were supposed to leak oil
thats what i ve told mrs lowie anyway

 

sweet mate, sounds lovely

 

look`s good but i would not have the fuel filter in the engine bay

 

Each to their own i say.

 

out of curiosity tezzah how much is a 1776 long block coz i fancy one me sen

 

Roof rack lol.
;D

 

Nice one Tezzah! Looks and sound great! 8)

 

So we soon have a new usb member then