Category Archives: Performance upgrades

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 … Continue reading →

Picked up the block and head this morning after having the faces skimmed just to ensure they were true. No significant amount of meat removed. Probably missed an opportunity there. Whilst they were at the machinists (Paul Gardias Engine Services), they … Continue reading →

Bit of an anti-climax this job after removing the engine, but something else ticked off either way. So that’s the throttle bodies in all their assembled glory. I started by removing the fuel rail and injectors. I’ll be using the … Continue reading →

With the engine away for having the head and block refaced, it was time to bite the bullet and remove the current engine. Definitely committed to this project now! Firstly, I removed the bonnet. Not a particularly light thing with … Continue reading →

Onwards with finishing off the block today. Again following the order in the Rod’s manual to make sure it’s all done properly. First up was the removal of the oil pump. A fairly simple affair, just held on with 6 … Continue reading →