Category Archives: Performance upgrades

Head built

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Dom

With the head repainted, I built it back up this weekend. First job was to check whether I’d get away with not lapping the valves or not. There’s a fair chance I would seeing as the faces were untouched and … Continue reading →

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Waterpump fitment issues

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Dom

Unfortunately the paint didn’t stick to the head and flaked off. I jetwashed the paint off re-painted, using etch primer this time. Whilst waiting for it to dry, I tackled the waterpump. Immediately, I had an issue where the inlet … Continue reading →

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Oil seals and sump done

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Dom

With the crank and pistons/rods in, I could finish off the block, or at least the ‘internals’ of it. First up was the rear oil seal. The manual said to mount it in a vice like so (there are sticky … Continue reading →

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Crank and pistons in

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Dom

Spent some time in the garage this morning after the F1 qualifying. Feeling that early start now! First up I retrieved the mk1 windage tray from the original engine and fitted the MSBP in its place. I’ve decided not to … Continue reading →

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Dilemma – to use the MSBP or not

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Dom

One of the benefits of using a mk2.5 block over a mk1 or mk2 is that it comes with a Main Bearing Support Plate (MSBP). Essentially this is an uprated windage tray that sits between the sump and the block. … Continue reading →

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