3.2 Engine Project
03-23-2012, 03:41 PM
#31
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Hey Clive.
Yes, 2, 5 & 6.
Nice catch, my bad.
Hopefully we will be able to meet up at Hershey.
It would be cool to actually meet someone from here in real life.
I'm so secluded way out here in Brockvegas. LOL
cheers :-)
Yes, 2, 5 & 6.
Nice catch, my bad.
Hopefully we will be able to meet up at Hershey.
It would be cool to actually meet someone from here in real life.
I'm so secluded way out here in Brockvegas. LOL
cheers :-)
03-24-2012, 09:54 AM
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I just finished my '84 Carrera, same thing, I was replacing clutch and while engine was out went to adjust valves, found one broken stud, with 69K I thought I would be a cheapo and replaced the one and a day or two later heard a "PING", you guessed it another one. I researched and looked around, talked to Henry Schmidt at Supertec and went with his studs. The only ones I know with a warranty. The quality and specs are impressive, being ex aircraft and motor cycle mech (ie. air cooled stuff) it made sense. Considering you get nuts and washers included and great customer service price is competitive.
03-24-2012, 05:09 PM
#33
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For sale:
9 vintage (24 yo.) Dilavar 911 head studs. Upper threads may need a little buff.
Great for anyone who need to replace a broken one with a properly aged, period correct stud.
Hurry, because if these don't go by Monday, they are going on Ebay!
9 vintage (24 yo.) Dilavar 911 head studs. Upper threads may need a little buff.
Great for anyone who need to replace a broken one with a properly aged, period correct stud.
Hurry, because if these don't go by Monday, they are going on Ebay!
03-25-2012, 11:30 PM
#35
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Yesterday I got all the head studs out, and finished cleaning the rest of the cylinders.
Today I removed all the other studs from both case halves and gave them both a preliminary cleaning.
They are now all dried off and sitting on the dining room table.
Waiting for the wife's veto on this any minute now.
Next, removing the valves and cleaning up the heads.
Today I removed all the other studs from both case halves and gave them both a preliminary cleaning.
They are now all dried off and sitting on the dining room table.
Waiting for the wife's veto on this any minute now.
Next, removing the valves and cleaning up the heads.
03-31-2012, 03:58 PM
#36
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I've been thinking about removing the oil galley plugs on the case to better facilitate cleaning, then replacing with new.
Has anyone done this?
It is relatively easy, or a total pain?
Valves are all out, moving on to head cleanup this afternoon.
Has anyone done this?
It is relatively easy, or a total pain?
Valves are all out, moving on to head cleanup this afternoon.
04-01-2012, 12:22 AM
#37
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Couple More Pics of the progress
I managed to get 2 heads cleaned up today.
Then moved on to covers this evening.
Earlier this week I got my valve covers and timing chain covers powder coated.
This evening I sanded the powder coat off the name and ribs on the valve covers in preparation for getting them coated again with semi-gloss clear next week.
Back to heads tomorrow again.
Then moved on to covers this evening.
Earlier this week I got my valve covers and timing chain covers powder coated.
This evening I sanded the powder coat off the name and ribs on the valve covers in preparation for getting them coated again with semi-gloss clear next week.
Back to heads tomorrow again.
04-01-2012, 06:28 AM
#38
Looking nice. I am curious how long it takes to bead blast a head. I was actually surprised how "cheap" the total cost of my top end work was, thinking that cleaning alone would suck up much more labor cost.
Your results look fantastic. good work.
Brett
Your results look fantastic. good work.
Brett
04-01-2012, 11:42 AM
#39
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I would say about an hour per head. The hardest part is the exhaust port. But keep in mind that my blaster is running on a small compressor (20 Gal) compared to a real one that a shop would use. My pressure drops rather quickly, so I have to go at it in stages.
04-03-2012, 12:43 AM
#40
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Pics - Finally done cleaning the lot
Well I finished the 6th head this evening and then took a few moments to record the progress.
I have to say the more I work on this motor, the more appreciation I have for how well it's engineered & built. This is going to be a blast to put back together!
I have to say the more I work on this motor, the more appreciation I have for how well it's engineered & built. This is going to be a blast to put back together!
04-03-2012, 10:08 AM
#41
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wow some great pics ....
i imagine you have quie the grocery list of resealing parts .. i need new base gaskets so i am destined for this soon.
i imagine you have quie the grocery list of resealing parts .. i need new base gaskets so i am destined for this soon.
04-03-2012, 04:59 PM
#45
Ed's pretty much right, but Henry has multiple kits. One is just the "goops." 4 different ones if I recall correctly. That alone is $100. Then he has the case only or heads only, gaskets and seals, and then the case and heads together, gaskets and seals.
I spent just over $500 for the full case and heads kit and the sealant kit, if I recall correctly. Maybe it's cheaper if you shop around, but I paid for convenience and technical support if I need it. Henry is a "call me anytime" kind of guy.
Brett
I spent just over $500 for the full case and heads kit and the sealant kit, if I recall correctly. Maybe it's cheaper if you shop around, but I paid for convenience and technical support if I need it. Henry is a "call me anytime" kind of guy.
Brett
