quick picture up date

new water pump fitted to the engine (only 1 i have taken when puting it bk together)



slam panel has been cut ready to fit engine




had a go at lining up the gear box cant use the 1.8 shim plate as its totally different



the ka shim had to be modified slightly to fit engine heres before and after





gear box then bolted up perfectly with no issues what so ever.


PROBLEM ka gear box the starter is on the back of the engine (rs1800 on front) when i tryed to bolt the starter in place theres part of the cast of the engine in the way and will not fit (pictures below)

this 1 shows the ka shim plate fitted and u can see the bit of the engine casting thats in the way



and this is with the shim removed



any one have any ideas as what to do ?? can i just cut the cast to make it fit??