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Re: 12A S3 Engine Re Build
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 7:05 pm
by A7RXY
DKWW2000 wrote:A7RXY wrote:Pete that looks fantastic, you can do one for me next ...... Only joking
At the moment it is like a lot of Cars & MCs that get taken to shows - there are No working parts inside
........ So only the easy bits to do then .......
Re: 12A S3 Engine Re Build
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:52 pm
by Lucky
I wonder what happened to make the insert bulge like that. Looks like frost damage... except there aren't any waterways there are there?
Looks excellent now though, Pete
Re: 12A S3 Engine Re Build
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 11:05 pm
by Hobbawobba
Awesome work Pete! That looks really nice
Re: 12A S3 Engine Re Build
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 7:27 pm
by DKWW2000
Engine build now nearly complete, just got to tighten E Shaft Nut/Bolt then check End Play'.
New Apex seals went in alright & only got 3 O rings left? Doh!
A word of warning if any one else is thinking of doing the same, when purchasing a couple pots of Vaseline for the build, do not do it in the presence of someone else as "It's for a Engine re-build" does not serve as a valid reason & all sorts of explanations does not work
A few pictures so far:-
New Seals
It was good to hear the loud Squishing sound as it was turned
A few bits left
over
Re: 12A S3 Engine Re Build
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:32 pm
by ian65
good stuff Pete... did you rebuild it as stock or do any porting? Is this going into your car or are you just doing it as a spare?
Re: 12A S3 Engine Re Build
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 9:14 am
by DKWW2000
It has been rebuilt stock, no porting. I have done it as a spare, my engine (touch wood) is still spot on & just done 60K. I did it for the experience whilst the parts are still available, the End Float is now done & is well within tolerance. I took my time & enjoyed doing it, now used up all the 'O' rings.
I think the important part is laying out all the parts first so you do not miss a any, having a good DVD/You Tube/Haynes as they all differ slightly & are mainly for 13B.
I think in the future if & when the engine is needed it will go into a Stock 7 as any need for more power will be satisfied by a 13B. Who knows if the FC vert does not materialise (owner still reluctant to part with it) I may find a needy FB to restore
I would love a RX4.
Re: 12A S3 Engine Re Build
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 10:18 am
by ian65
It's always handy to have a spare engine under the bench, especially if you know its a good one.
Re: 12A S3 Engine Re Build
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 3:06 pm
by Hobbawobba
Sweet! Looks good aye. It's making me want a new engine
hahah
Re: 12A S3 Engine Re Build
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 5:37 pm
by ian65
which soft seal and gasket kit did you use?
Re: 12A S3 Engine Re Build
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 7:04 pm
by DKWW2000
ian65 wrote:which soft seal and gasket kit did you use?
I used Rock Auto,
FEL-PRO FS93851 {#N23199100} FULL SETS.
No problems so far, comes with the gaskets as well (Water Pump, Inlet, Exhaust, Sump, OMP etc etc) & Oil Pickup/Filter/Distributor 'O' rings etc.
I bought it last year before the £ went Tits Up, it was $161.
