My Nova Build -WIP-

lol the handle on the welder looks like someone put an axe through it great project looks goog

I can feel some more welding lessons coming on.lol :thumb:
Bring the welder with you, on the next visit Ian.

Well this weekend I made a start on the engine. Wanted to whip the head off and check everything was ok in there and headgasket etc. Also I was planning on doing the cambelt, water pump and generally give it a tidy up. Aswell I just wanted to take an engine to bits as I've never done it before and want to learn so thought this was a good opportunity!!lol

Heres some pics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0062007225.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0062007223.jpg

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Cams

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0062007226.jpg

In the ports there is some oil that has been coming up from the block, so a new set of rings are in order!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0062007230.jpg

You can see here on the valves evidence of this too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0062007231.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0062007232.jpg

Head gasket was in good order, no signs of deteriation, so alls well really. Next is to strip the head, and start cleaning everything up. Well chuffed that i'm making some constructive progress now. Thanks to my mate steve who gave me a hand too!

Cheers
Ian

The thing on the sump is the oil level sender for the oil level gauge on the 'digi dash'. If you are using a digi dash, connect it, if not, snip it off at the sump.

Cheers Rob:thumb:

Ian

Not much to report, however I have stripped the head and have mostly been lapping in valves! very fun job :thumb: Also cleaned up some parts, sump etc so its nice and clean for when needed!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0072007241.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0072007242.jpg

Purchase wise I picked these up for future use

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0072007244.jpg

Also waiting on a pair of magnum bucket seats from Gazz on here :thumb:

Should be getting a set of Avo coilovers as well from Chris Astley.

So just been collecting parts really, but it will all be needed soon!

look like your getting on well with this one..

seats will be with you soon as...:thumb:

Nice one, looks like some good progress and not slacking too much. :p

Did you get the welder new? I've been looking at them since finding more rust on mine and was wondering how you're getting on with learning how to weld. :)

Awesome thread this, proper hardcore amount of welding gone into it lol
Looking good.

Do you and tom fancy coming mine and giving me some welding tips? lol