After more masking than the block required, I got the head painted today. I’ve not taken any step-by-step photos though, largely because it appears very similar from when the primer is finished to when the clear coat is applied.

In between coats, I also managed to strip some of the bits I need from the current engine:

• Sump
• Oil pickup
• Coil pack
• HT leads
• Thermostat housing
• Water pump inlet
• Fuel rail + injectors

Some assembly lube should arrive this week so I hope I can get cracking on putting this all together soon. Hope I haven’t lost any bits…