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Post by eightofthem (Andy) on Sept 22, 2012 10:31:26 GMT
The truck i used to drive had 100,000 kilometer oil change intervals,
i would not let it go that far if it were my truck!!
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Sept 22, 2012 15:15:10 GMT
John I have just been reading through the posts and note that you change oil frequently but tend to use the cheapest available product. These are purely my views but, since you've decided to fit both a new cam and lifters I'd be looking to run it with an oil containing an additive package specifically including ZDDP. Newer oils aren't formulated for old style 'push-rod & lifter' engines anymore. As well, ensure the lifter bases are coated with a dob of high 'pinpoint' pressure grease. You don't want to damage the cam lobs on initial start-up! * Interestingly, a relative in Austria has a new turbocharged diesel VW Passat. Unbelievable...goes like a skinned cat...and the sound from the engine is nothing like a diesel! I asked him about service intervals. Get this...30,000 kms or 3 years...oil & filter. Yes, I took a look at the service book to verify this. Hi Vince the oil I use is good and cheap No24 on your list not the highest ZDDP  The guy I am getting the cam from is very help full see below. Cam Break additive is recommended due to the reduction of zinc and other compounds from modern oils.When installing the cam you will also require new tappets, and best also check the timing chain and gear assembly. The cam needs to be "broken in " as this allows the cam lobes and tappet bases to work harden. Process is 15 - 20 minutes @ 1800 - 2000 rpm variable - if there are oil, coolant or fuel leaks engine must be stopped, fault rectified an dthe break in process continued. On NO account must the engine be allowed to idle or tick over. |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Sept 22, 2012 18:13:10 GMT
Aw..... Takes me back to when i built my "brand new" engine, everything clean & nice. I had my SD1 Vitesse heads skimmed & i ported them myself, they are certainly the better head. All looks good John & i bet she's gonna zoom when you have finished. Big Kev. Sorry Kev missed your post  Not worried about zooming Kev just torque and economy |
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Post by bebopdeluxe on Sept 22, 2012 19:33:50 GMT
Armchair driving.....just the ticket |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Oct 26, 2012 12:39:03 GMT
Moving on a bit now been a bit slow due to a minor opp  Fitting the new heads is now done I used new bolts and hardened washers I was surprised how some of the bolts were finished roughly under the heads so didn't fit very flat on the washers they are OEM! so I machined them flat. Preload takes a bit of time but well worth checking it is between 20 and 50 thou a bit of mig wire is 30 but I made two more gauges 20 and 50 to be sure all was what it should be.  Moving on I will do some more pics showing the ss bits later but the tube under the manifold is now ss as well as the rear outlet plus all the studs a few more bit to do The front pulley is an old one used for timing TDC this was set by a DTI and turning the engine over.  Still a lot to do I removed the old petrol pump (which is just pumped through) this afternoon blanked off the path with an aluminium bung (press fit and sealed) that would lead to the arm plus the tiny hole for the little pivot, machined both surfaces so they are flat! for sure they weren't  machined the dome end as well the idea being to eliminate any need for thick gaskets pressure tested at 50psi all ok  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2012 12:45:23 GMT
Lovely work John. I really could eat my dinner off your engine. I should think you probably have the best restored P5b in the world |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Oct 26, 2012 14:28:35 GMT
Lovely work John. I really could eat my dinner off your engine. I should think you probably have the best restored P5b in the world I don't know about that Richard it's a labour of love? or an obsession? not quite sure but it gives me pleasure accompanied by a headache |
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Post by Welsh Warlock on Oct 26, 2012 14:35:24 GMT
John, where did you get the stainless steel tubes for under the manifold? (please don't say you made them - or if you did please being me a set to the AGM on Sunday  ) |
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Post by stan on Oct 26, 2012 14:44:44 GMT
Very nice!
That last shot is missing a propellor followed by the body of a Spitfire I think! (The plane not the car)
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Oct 26, 2012 14:45:28 GMT
John, where did you get the stainless steel tubes for under the manifold? (please don't say you made them - or if you did please being me a set to the AGM on Sunday ) Sorry Alan they are made here I bust a pipe bender doing the heater pipes the one under the manifold was done the old fashioned way as even with a 4' extension the replacement wheel on the bender was about to go the same way |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Oct 26, 2012 14:58:51 GMT
Very nice! That last shot is missing a propellor followed by the body of a Spitfire I think! (The plane not the car) The paint is drying on the prop stan |
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Post by stan on Oct 26, 2012 15:25:06 GMT
Best way dont want any splatter marks on that shiny engine!
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Post by cyf on Oct 26, 2012 15:31:00 GMT
Said nothing 'till now, but watching with great interest (and fascination). |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2012 19:30:13 GMT
Lovely work John. I really could eat my dinner off your engine. I should think you probably have the best restored P5b in the world I don't know about that Richard it's a labour of love? or an obsession? not quite sure but it gives me pleasure accompanied by a headache I thought that's what happens with viagra  |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Oct 26, 2012 19:39:09 GMT
I don't know about that Richard it's a labour of love? or an obsession? not quite sure but it gives me pleasure accompanied by a headache I thought that's what happens with viagra Trust you Richard as to the effects of Viagra you know more than me |
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Post by stan on Oct 26, 2012 19:52:15 GMT
Viagra ? Is that a Rover boost valve?
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Post by p5bsteve on Oct 26, 2012 22:31:14 GMT
well, good luck with the task John - you certainly have time and patience
err, how do you know your babe is a She if 'she' has heads?
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Post by petervdvelde on Oct 26, 2012 22:38:44 GMT
John, that is really a very, very beautifull car with enormuss attention for detail.
Peter
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Oct 27, 2012 4:56:17 GMT
well, good luck with the task John - you certainly have time and patience err, how do you know your babe is a She if 'she' has heads? Couldn't possibly be male Steve takes "too long to get ready" every time we go out for the day |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Oct 27, 2012 5:07:58 GMT
John, that is really a very, very beautifull car with enormuss attention for detail. Peter Seeing your high standards of workmanship Peter thank you for the comment |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Oct 28, 2012 18:54:05 GMT
Just noticed this thread - your usual high standard to detail is noted - one advantage in leaving the engine in situ when front pulley is stubborn!
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Oct 28, 2012 19:07:55 GMT
Just noticed this thread - your usual high standard to detail is noted - one advantage in leaving the engine in situ when front pulley is stubborn! I had to take the sump off Phil and use a block of wood between the crank and the block this was the only way I could get the bolt undone did you get my email?? |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Nov 8, 2012 22:10:17 GMT
Heads done just the "B" Powder Coating gone back wrong colour plus wrong finish  Loads of stuff now done in SS all the suspension coming off over the weekend! plenty to do Exhaust manifolds going off next week I suppose they will be a few weeks  trying to get done before it's too "B" cold  I can see the marks now  The shaft showed little sign of wear I had a spare bit of SS so I made one anyway as it will be the last time the engine will be stripped I hope  This took some bending even at cherry red heat 5mm 316 SS. Sorry about the finger mark Stan  |
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Post by Warwick on Nov 9, 2012 1:39:21 GMT
Nice work John.
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Post by stan on Nov 9, 2012 8:27:45 GMT
Looks fab however I have noticed some dust on the right (radiator mount?) tut tut - CYF would not have dust on his mounting! ;o)
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machined the dome end as well the idea being to eliminate any need for thick gaskets 
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trying to get done before it's too "B" cold 