[RoverRevival]

i do have a company that may be able to fix that but i couldn't tell you how much it would cost as my customers usually say just source another engine

[961tat]

Little update on the GTI. After one week of socking the pistons in diesel she still refused to turn so i had no option to remove the head to see what was going on and was greeted with this

IMG-20210330-WA0003 by John Quincey, on Flickr

So after a another few days in diesel, a block of wood and i big hammer she finally when crack and started to move After removing pistons 2 and 3 which here completely rusted with all the rings stuck i took them to work and a day in the cleaner they came up like new and with a set of unstuck piston rings


IMG-20210330-WA0005 by John Quincey, on Flickr

Unfortunately the same wasnt to be say for cylinder bore 3 After a clean up and a hone she was just to far gone to repair

IMG-20210330-WA0004 by John Quincey, on Flickr

As you see it wouldnt even be worth getting a over sized piston as the block has very bad corrosion which is a shame as its the original engine fitted at factory

Anyway for the sake of a £15 headgasket im just putting it back together for now so i can move it about while i get a engine sorted as 3 dead R8's on drive is to much

IMG-20210330-WA0002 by John Quincey, on Flickr

Shame are you sure it not worth a rebore and block facing ? Were do you get you honda head gasket and parts from anywhere special will be need one soon

[JOHNDQ]

i do have a company that may be able to fix that but i couldn't tell you how much it would cost as my customers usually say just source another engine

Cheers I'll bear that in mind mate I do have another block spare tho bit was hoping to keep it for the cup car

[JOHNDQ]

Little update on the GTI. After one week of socking the pistons in diesel she still refused to turn so i had no option to remove the head to see what was going on and was greeted with this

IMG-20210330-WA0003 by John Quincey, on Flickr

So after a another few days in diesel, a block of wood and i big hammer she finally when crack and started to move After removing pistons 2 and 3 which here completely rusted with all the rings stuck i took them to work and a day in the cleaner they came up like new and with a set of unstuck piston rings


IMG-20210330-WA0005 by John Quincey, on Flickr

Unfortunately the same wasnt to be say for cylinder bore 3 After a clean up and a hone she was just to far gone to repair

IMG-20210330-WA0004 by John Quincey, on Flickr

As you see it wouldnt even be worth getting a over sized piston as the block has very bad corrosion which is a shame as its the original engine fitted at factory

Anyway for the sake of a £15 headgasket im just putting it back together for now so i can move it about while i get a engine sorted as 3 dead R8's on drive is to much

IMG-20210330-WA0002 by John Quincey, on Flickr

Shame are you sure it not worth a rebore and block facing ? Were do you get you honda head gasket and parts from anywhere special will be need one soon

If it wasnt for all the corrosion around the water jacket I might have considered it but it is really bad and probably only 1/4 of the original thickness in some places

[JOHNDQ]

Ok guys had a change of plan, since this car will be going up for sale and im not the kind of person to sell someone a duff car ive decided to bin the original engine and use the unit from the red GTi after a little refresh....

IMG-20210508-WA0026 by John Quincey, on Flickr

First off was to open the engine up and get everything cleaned and checked....


IMG-20210508-WA0023 by John Quincey, on Flickr
IMG-20210508-WA0033 by John Quincey, on Flickr

New sent of GLYCO bearings....

IMG-20210508-WA0032 by John Quincey, on Flickr

Pistons all fitted....

IMG-20210508-WA0027 by John Quincey, on Flickr
IMG-20210508-WA0028 by John Quincey, on Flickr

Bottom end being built up....

IMG-20210508-WA0031 by John Quincey, on Flickr
IMG-20210508-WA0030 by John Quincey, on Flickr
IMG-20210508-WA0029 by John Quincey, on Flickr

Now onto the top half....

IMG-20210508-WA0024 by John Quincey, on Flickr

All assembled all valve clearances adjusted....

IMG-20210508-WA0034 by John Quincey, on Flickr

Finally to fit into the car and im pleased to say shes all up and running like a dream again....

IMG-20210508-WA0025 by John Quincey, on Flickr

Next is a good going over to her ready to go on the road for June 1st

[JOHNDQ]

Gti is finally ready for the MOT hoping to get it done is week so can get her up for sale....

Got the brakes stripped, hot washed, cleaned and resealed, painted and i also replaced the disc's and pads all round just to be safe.....

IMG-20210606-WA0001 by John Quincey, on Flickr
IMG-20210606-WA0005 by John Quincey, on Flickr
IMG-20210606-WA0003 by John Quincey, on Flickr
IMG-20210606-WA0002 by John Quincey, on Flickr

I also fitted a set of lowering springs as lets be honest no one wants a GTi that has the same ride height as a bus, nothing to much just 30mm .....

IMG-20210606-WA0004 by John Quincey, on Flickr

[richard moss]

That looks rather smart. The green really suits the shape

[JOHNDQ]

Many thanks

[JOHNDQ]

Well finally the GTi is finished and sailed through her first MOT since 2001 plan is to use her now until end of July while i sort out a few cosmetic things (painting cam cover etc etc) then i will be putting her for sale for someone else to enjoy....

IMG_20210614_204059_4~2 by John Quincey, on Flickr
IMG_20210614_204015_2~2 by John Quincey, on Flickr
IMG_20210615_184639_158 by John Quincey, on Flickr

[henryiett]

Congrats another one on the road again