OK kids, as some of you are well aware, I am pulling the engine out of Less's old car which Rudey now has and putting it into my XR3i.

But, before I do it, I have a few queries.

Rudey tells me it has been kicked over and warmed up regulary to stop it seizing. Now, will this suffice if it aint been used properly for about a year?? When I got the 3i it had been dry stored for 2 years and after a week the fucking rings let go on me I dont want the same thing happening to the turbo.

Is there anything i sould do to help longtivity?? Do I treat it as a newly built engine until its been run for 500-1000 miles?? IE 6psi and try not to use the boost........... or will it be fine to just plumb it in, have it set up and use and abuse??

I really cant afford for it to go bang straight away so stu is gonna set it up for me but any other advice is VERY, VERY welcome.

Cheers chaps in advance

 

Take Rudey word mate, & give it a goog old gravey changed & check over

 

For what its worth take the head off and check the condition of the bores for surface rust etc.

A new head gasket, bolts, oil change etc will cost less than Ł100 and is well worth it.

 

But is it worth doing the head gasket or just waiting to see if it does fail?? Same thing aint it, just get more time on the road??

I really cant wait to get the engine in as the 96BHP beast is starting to bore the piss from my kidneys. However, I NEED this new engine to be reliable

 

well youre not just taking the head gasket off to repalce due to possible failure are we,you'll be removing the old one and checking the bores,head,valves and piston crowns so its probably worth it IMO

 

You want a serious answer?

 

When i bought the Series 1 it hadnt been run for 3 years ..It was sat in a garage...i got it going and drove it home Felt quite good really.....even the brakes where fine!

 

Worth taking the head off that way you'll be able to have an idea of how long it may last, by guaging the shape and condition of the bores and the valves