Time for a bit of a update
I decided against using a circular saw and used my metal cut off saw. Just took apart the jaws and bolted a v clamp to the bed. With the blade locked down it worked a treat for taking of 1 thou at a time
i only had to skim 6 valve stems as the rest were still well within tolerance. So all new valve stem seals, a quick wash of the valve springs and retainers. The head is back together
after that I decided to have a look at the top half of the sump. I drilled out one of the spare lugs for the turbo oil return.
then welded a AN12 fitting to it, I also repaired some of the webbing where the previous owner had hacked into it with a cutting disc.
Next I coated both the head gaskets and decomp plate with copper sealer
then layed them on the block
Torqued down the head and installed half of the sump
I poped the buckets and cams in, I’ve left off the VVT solenoid for a bit as I need some sealer for it.
I also temporarily slipped the cam belt on. There has been talk that if you raise the head by 3mm or more then you need a 1 tooth longer belt. This isn’t the case as it fits with the standard tensioner although it seems about its limit before its on the tight side.
after that I cleaned up the lower sump, installed it then painted it
when I go round to fitting the crankcase breather I realised I made it backwards to the gasket. I was sure I got it round the right way but hey obviously not.
So I knocked up a new one.
Just as a comparison, this time I managed to weld it a bit nicer too. Still could do with a lot more practice though.
next up I’ll probably make a start on cleaning the bay I think