Whitegv Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 right lads basically i have a spare engine (my old one) sat in my garage that overheated big time and completly fuked the head. its done 46kwhats the chances of the block/bottom end being bolloxed as well?i have a new head (i say new its done 60k) next week.i want to do a full rebuild on the engine. i know thats probably quite an open statement. but enough to freshen it up to basically a new/ re con engine. how far would you suggest going with it and what parts would i need? not done this before so any info at all will be really helpful i cant afford to forge it unfortunately cheers in advance, matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birdmandan Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I will be following this becuase i wouldnt mind having a crack at this one time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyron Devine Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Same here need as much info as u can get on this matter as im takeing my engine out hopefully on the weekend and going to start rebuilding at some point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 same on look out for a garage atm wouldnt mind getting ahold of a spare engine and forging it myself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greasemonkeyspb Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 i would say a strip down is needed to check condition the internet will provide you with autodata settings for lining up cambelt to top dead centre etc, tightening torques etc. im not sure if a haynes manual would be that intense to give details for an engine strip down. but i dont own a haynes manual so im not sure.piston rings and maybe shells are always a thing to bear in mind but the crank may need to be done too and also pistons changed. but this all depends upon the condition mate.but firstly strip it down and post some pics up of internals and i can advise you further dudegreasemonkeyspb (steve) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitegv Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 i would say a strip down is needed to check condition the internet will provide you with autodata settings for lining up cambelt to top dead centre etc, tightening torques etc. im not sure if a haynes manual would be that intense to give details for an engine strip down. but i dont own a haynes manual so im not sure.piston rings and maybe shells are always a thing to bear in mind but the crank may need to be done too and also pistons changed. but this all depends upon the condition mate.but firstly strip it down and post some pics up of internals and i can advise you further dudegreasemonkeyspb (steve)thanks alot mate ill be in touch ive got some mates that are mechanics that i can ask if i get in the shit with anything. but its just knowing what to buy/ whats the best brands to buy. so any info if spot on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greasemonkeyspb Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 also if your taking apart wouldnt hurt to change camblet water pump and tensioners whilst engine out of the car and also to change head gasket, and sump gasket if removing sump to access crankshaft and main bearings. at least main parts are fresh then.little things like oil strainers in the sump cleaned out and relief valves checked will also make huge difference on engine life expectancy. but all this depends upon the condition of the engine when stripped down matey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greasemonkeyspb Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 and yeah im a mechanic too bud so anytime for advise send me a message ill be happy to help...my names steve by the way haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitegv Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 spot on mate cheers for the info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 there is a starlet manual floating around somewhere that has been converted to english and is a pdf, i will have a browse for it and if i can find it i will post a link in here for you.will help you out alot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 if doin a full rebuild for new parts i would get. full engine gsket set oil pump water pump crank sealsbearings pistonsringsheadbolts headgaskettiming belt and all bearings / tensioner new oil pressure swtich and knock sensor aswell. then theres the work for any parts that need it ie cylinders honed the list can go on and on depending on how much u want to do lol gettin the block checked by an engine shop should be quick and easy to see if its warped. theres is also a page on here somewhere with all the important torque settings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitegv Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 any idea how much roughly the above would cost? ive seen gasket sets for about £140 i think? how much would everyhting else be roundabout? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 have a quick browse through tm developments and camskill mate i think the probably cover all of the above and alot more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitegv Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 cheers mate ill get my calculator out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aaddzz123 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Deffinately going to be following this myself too.... Everything I know has been mentioned above so no help from me I'm afraid.Any luck with that PDF? DEFFINATELY want that haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingcarr Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 bump for that manual lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mark-tozer Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) i was just looking myself and i found it on an older post this from dave at tm developments so thought would help you guys out. Edited April 14, 2012 by mark-tozer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rinseep82 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Have a look in the engine section and look for the post about forging advice I'm sure u will have seen it well I put a link on there for a full video guide on how to fully rebuild a 4efte it will really really help u ied post it back up on here but I'm on my phone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Before anything. get the block checked as the overheating that fucked the head could of warped the block face or cracked a water jacket. otherwise it will be an expensive disapointment! start with the block before ordering anything!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitegv Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 Haha i had it sorted over a year ago.Gone forged 5e now for some proper power! Haha i had it sorted over a year ago.Gone forged 5e now for some proper power! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rinseep82 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Lol I don't even look at the date y has this popped bk up lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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