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I need a set of ACL duraglide bearings for a 5E but not sure where to order them from? I've asked Dave @ TM-D but he has none in stock. I'd consider any other decent brand too!

I can still browse the site for any info but the EP91 and AUSC forums have tonnes of info too. ;)

The 5E head I have is amazingly clean so I decided to use that, I did a Google search on 5EFHE vs 4EFTE valve springs and found someone had pressure tested them and they were just the same. I'll find the link now. Edit - Look here

I'll go with the first option, I have a nearly new 4E Spec clutch here that I'd prefer to use. Just thought I'd check prices from Toyota to see if they're cheaper than Dave and atleast I know it will be with me by the end of the week. I'll give them a call and ask if they can identify the flywheel, cheers guys.

Nomez what's the difference between the 4E and 5E head? The cam/valve seals will surely be the same? I don't need the turbo/inlet/head gaskets so I thought a 5EFE would do fine, atleast I know the crank seals will be the same? I don't have a Acis inlet but cheers anyway Mike. The HG size doesn't bother me as a 1.2mm Zep will be fitted. ;) Cheers for the replies.

This might sound like a silly question; is the engine gasket set the same for a 5EFE and 5EFHE? I just want to confirm as I've ordered a 5EFE gasket set for a FHE engine.

Hi Does anyone have the part number for the 5E flywheel that suits a 4E clutch? Cheers

Cheers guys I really appreciate the support. The block is not worthy of a rehone, think they've rehoned it too much or something. When we removed piston and rod number 2, it just dropped straight out as if the rings were not even touching the bores! I'll see what I can sell this week and will work things out from the funds I have.

My photobucket bandwidth has exceeded so the pictures on this PB account won't show until the 24th of this month, seems I've been uploading too many pictures. ;) I really don't know which way to go form here. I've been driving shitters since last April just because of this and I'm really tired of it, the weathers nice and I'd rather drive something better than my dads Micra! I've put most parts up for sale, might even start putting the interior and suspension parts up soon as I just want a nice car to drive and the Glanza won't be done until the end of next month either way. Good idea for ge

Photos are ace, I doubt I'll ever to make it to any decent car show.

Ah right, different to the chatter I've had on my Starlets, mine has sounded more squeaky lol.

Sounds good but personally not a fan of the BOV sound, it is a Greddy?

Did you prime the turbo before starting up the engine?

Free Roose hoses? Jammy git!

A shame indeed, and there's no need to apologise, you didn't know what was going on then.

Amazing work on this project, hats off! So much better when all the work is DIY.

Gutted I'm missing all these shows, just the same as last year.

The machine work was done by Drakes Engineering in Bradford, heard many good things about them to I used them. I used Halfords 10w40 mineral oil, then 15w40 with some Wynns 'stop smoke' additive. I never measured the clearance - I just gave all the parts to the Engineers and they honed it accordingly. I used Wossner pistons 74.5mm which are pre-gapped, I was advised not to mess with the gap on the rings.

As above, EP91 windows are bonded on so they would require cutting out.

Cheers guys, well we removed the block today and it was obvious to see that the piston rings were not sealing. Can't understand why, the rings are fitted and clocked correctly. We're a little confused at the minute! Tucked away to the side, not sure how it will be parked up so I'm going to Sorn it again. So now it's time to get this little beast on the road, we fitted a new engine a few months ago but now it's time to have the sills welded and get it MOT worthy:

Looks awesome!

It looks pretty damn laggy! Still a beast though!

Cheers dude, as mentioned above the oil actually fixed it. It reduced the clunking HUGELY!

Needs new wheels IMO, I don't think the Almera wheels suit it - get saving!

Cheers mate, it will be finished in some form but won't be as epic as it was supposed to be. I've just removed the head and it looks like the rings aren't sealing right. Fit a new set of rings and get on with it, or use this as an opportunity to go 5E? I'll decide over the weekend!