Project ME7
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Post 731143 by stribo on 2014-08-23 20:21:13
Can you not just fit a pre ME7 exhaust cam pulley? or is it not that simple?
Post 731145 by oblark on 2014-08-23 20:22:57
[QUOTE=stribo;731143]Can you not just fit a pre ME7 exhaust cam pulley? or is it not that simple?[/QUOTE]
It`s not that simple :)
Post 731148 by stribo on 2014-08-23 20:27:59
[QUOTE=oblark;731145]It`s not that simple :)[/QUOTE]
Should have known. Will pre ME7 cams fit a ME7 engine? if so can you keep the pre ME7 pulley?
Post 731149 by oblark on 2014-08-23 20:29:58
[QUOTE=stribo;731148]Should have known. Will pre ME7 cams fit a ME7 engine? if so can you keep the pre ME7 pulley?[/QUOTE]
Pre ME7 cams won`t fit a ME7 engine.
Post 731150 by MoleT-5R on 2014-08-23 20:35:00
[QUOTE=oblark;731145]It`s not that simple :)[/QUOTE]
I of course it's not that simple, Robs doing it and it very interesting to see how he progresses with this
Post 731151 by stribo on 2014-08-23 20:37:07
So, if you just blank off the VVT solenoid ports, will that stop the cam adjusting its timing?
Post 731153 by oblark on 2014-08-23 20:46:03
[QUOTE=stribo;731151]So, if you just blank off the VVT solenoid ports, will that stop the cam adjusting its timing?[/QUOTE]
There are a few trains a thought on this,
1.just unplug the solenoid,
2.blank the solenoid off,
3.blank the solenoid off and manufacture a new pulley.
I`m going for the 3rd one :)
Post 731157 by claymore on 2014-08-23 21:16:28
Mine has the solenoids blanked off.
Post 731183 by oblark on 2014-08-24 08:19:44
Nice too see another project gets brushed under the carpet.
The me7 engined 850 is a rare site here in the UK.
It looks like its a bit radical for the shiny shiny people.
Post 731185 by p fandango on 2014-08-24 08:49:21
calm down precious, you posted it up yesterday & already got 4-5 replies. There is a cliche within the forum that certain people can post up that they've cleaned a wheel nut & they'll get 3 pages of people "well done, good job" etc. If your doing it to get peoples admeration & congratulations your doing it for the wrong reasons
Post 731186 by stribo on 2014-08-24 09:12:05
TBH Rob, what you're doing I beyond most people's ability/understanding, so most people won't post, as they don't think there's anything they can contribute.
Post 731187 by jdavis on 2014-08-24 09:12:07
With that being a P1 Ph3 wouldn't that be a 2.4 aswell? and have come off an auto? good choice sir
Post 731201 by oblark on 2014-08-24 13:22:10
[QUOTE=jdavis;731187]With that being a P1 Ph3 wouldn't that be a 2.4 aswell? and have come off an auto? good choice sir[/QUOTE]
Yes it is a 2.4 from a auto, so the engine hasn`t be worked to hard :)
[QUOTE=p fandango;731185]calm down precious, you posted it up yesterday & already got 4-5 replies. There is a cliche within the forum that certain people can post up that they've cleaned a wheel nut & they'll get 3 pages of people "well done, good job" etc. If your doing it to get peoples admeration & congratulations your doing it for the wrong reasons[/QUOTE]
I don`t expect everyone and he`s dog to leave a post on my threads but when you ask for peoples opinions and one bothers to reply.
Post 731204 by smithy on 2014-08-24 14:02:11
Good thread and watching with interest .i look at all your threads but don't always reply .its a shame it isn't the lata s60 2.4 lump though that would of been a nightmare to convert though
Post 731205 by deathrider311271 on 2014-08-24 14:11:57
this maybe a daft question, but why cant you just fit a pre ME7 head to the ME7 block?? im sure i have seen this done on several occasions
Post 731208 by stribo on 2014-08-24 14:24:10
[QUOTE=deathrider311271;731205]this maybe a daft question, but why cant you just fit a pre ME7 head to the ME7 block?? im sure i have seen this done on several occasions[/QUOTE]
The ME7 head's freer flowing though isn't it? MAybe Rob want to take advantage of that fact.
Post 731210 by deathrider311271 on 2014-08-24 15:05:06
[QUOTE=stribo;731208]The ME7 head's freer flowing though isn't it? MAybe Rob want to take advantage of that fact.[/QUOTE]
havent got a clue tbh, i do know that when Tim does my engine swap to the S60R engine he is using my existing head to delete the second VVT
Post 731212 by S70T5Chris on 2014-08-24 16:04:01
From the factory, I do believe the ME7 head does flow a 'little bit better' than the Pre-ME7's. But if you're going to the hassle of building an engine, surely you'd port and flow the cylinder head anyway.
As DR, my 850 will be having an S60R bottom end and an 850 head.
Post 731214 by Ettienne on 2014-08-24 17:37:16
The heads are interchangeable, the me7 iirc flows approx 30% better with its smaller valve stems and it's reshaped valve / inlet area, also the me7 has 2.5 kg lighter crank, so less rotating mass making the engine rev easier.
Plus you can use coil packs on the 850 and there are attachments for them on the me7 head and depending on which engine you use it may be semi forged / uprated.
So taking that into account, then it's a no brainer as a small mod the the vvt cam pulley and that's it (dependant on engine) no need to take the head off, the Americans have been doing it for years.
Another advantage is the oil cooler on the sump meaning you can run a larger radiator, with out oil cooler for the engine, which can be upgraded to a d5 version.
I see no need to use an 850 head at all, several Americans are well in excess of 400 with this set up.
Post 731216 by claymore on 2014-08-24 17:49:45
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;731212]From the factory, I do believe the ME7 head does flow a 'little bit better' than the Pre-ME7's. But if you're going to the hassle of building an engine, surely you'd port and flow the cylinder head anyway.
As DR, my 850 will be having an S60R bottom end and an 850 head.[/QUOTE]
Valve stems are a lot thinner, so flow a lot better.
Post 731217 by claymore on 2014-08-24 17:51:29
[QUOTE=Ettienne;731214]The heads are interchangeable, the me7 iirc flows approx 30% better with its smaller valve stems and it's reshaped valve / inlet area, also the me7 has 2.5 kg lighter crank, so less rotating mass making the engine rev easier.
Plus you can use coil packs on the 850 and there are attachments for them on the me7 head and depending on which engine you use it may be semi forged / uprated.
So taking that into account, then it's a no brainer as a small mod the the vvt cam pulley and that's it (dependant on engine) no need to take the head off, the Americans have been doing it for years.
Another advantage is the oil cooler on the sump meaning you can run a larger radiator, with out oil cooler for the engine, which can be upgraded to a d5 version.
I see no need to use an 850 head at all, several Americans are well in excess of 400 with this set up.[/QUOTE]
And some British as well ;)
Post 731220 by Ettienne on 2014-08-24 18:05:27
[QUOTE=claymore;731217]And some British as well ;)[/QUOTE]
Sorry mate forgot you lol
Post 731222 by merc85 on 2014-08-24 18:08:39
i wouldnt fit that me7 engine mate, Its not clean enough lol ;) How's the wheel bolts coming on anyway?? lol
Post 731231 by stribo on 2014-08-24 19:04:16
[QUOTE=merc85;731222]i wouldnt fit that me7 engine mate, Its not clean enough lol ;) How's the wheel bolts coming on anyway?? lol[/QUOTE]
He's going to start a thread on detailing an engine block soon. ;)
Post 731236 by claymore on 2014-08-24 19:27:26
[QUOTE=stribo;731231]He's going to start a thread on detailing an engine block soon. ;)[/QUOTE]
That sir, is something you will never see :)
Post 731238 by stribo on 2014-08-24 19:35:47
Good, we have enough detailing threads as it is. :D
Post 731258 by oblark on 2014-08-24 20:59:51
The ME7 head definitely flows much better.
Putting a 850 head on a ME7 block seems the wrong way around to me.
The yanks are years ahead of us on modifly and fitting ME7 engines into 850`s
I`m going to do a cold compression test on the engine tomorrow,
If the compression is 100 psi + then the head will removed liners shimmed and forged rods fitted.
In the end I`ll end with a fully forged engine (rods + pistons )
Post 731281 by Shinsplintz 101 on 2014-08-25 07:42:25
Not to sound like a numpty - but I've got a 2.3 ME7 lump from an '02 T5 - do I just need to blank the VVT solenoids & I'm away for a straight swap into the 850?? Was my understanding it was a bit more complicated than that - will do a bit of research on the US forums. What are the advantages of the later 2.3 lump? Any help gratefully appreciated, Cheers, Morgan
p.s I have always enjoyed reading your engine threads - just way over my payscale to make any useful contribution. Keep em coming though!
Post 731282 by jamesy12345 on 2014-08-25 07:53:07
[QUOTE=Shinsplintz 101;731281]Not to sound like a numpty - but I've got a 2.3 ME7 lump from an '02 T5 - do I just need to blank the VVT solenoids & I'm away for a straight swap into the 850?? Was my understanding it was a bit more complicated than that - will do a bit of research on the US forums. What are the advantages of the later 2.3 lump? Any help gratefully appreciated, Cheers, Morgan
p.s I have always enjoyed reading your engine threads - just way over my payscale to make any useful contribution. Keep em coming though![/QUOTE]
Good thread here...
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/135486-revised-n-whiteblock/
Post 731285 by oblark on 2014-08-25 08:42:02
[QUOTE=Shinsplintz 101;731281]Not to sound like a numpty - but I've got a 2.3 ME7 lump from an '02 T5 - do I just need to blank the VVT solenoids & I'm away for a straight swap into the 850?? Was my understanding it was a bit more complicated than that - will do a bit of research on the US forums. What are the advantages of the later 2.3 lump? Any help gratefully appreciated, Cheers, Morgan
p.s I have always enjoyed reading your engine threads - just way over my payscale to make any useful contribution. Keep em coming though![/QUOTE]
You have a PM :)
Post 731303 by Avinitlarge on 2014-08-25 12:52:04
I bought a ME7 R engine from TC. I was going to use the bottom end from that, Use My M4.4 R head and have it ported then use N/A cams.
The ME7 engine in a 1999/2000 comes in 2 formats, hydraulic lifters with 6mm valves, and solid shimmed lifters with 7mm valves.
Going on the number of the engine I've got, it uses the same valves and lifters and the 4.4 head.
By the look of your rocker cover, You have the 7mm valves with solid lifters. I hate faffing shimming solid lifters, Fit everything, measure gaps, re-shim. I did a couple of late Zetec engines that used shimmed lifters, the were pretty straight forward as the cam caps were not parts of the rocker cover.
I don't know what to do with mine.
Post 731305 by jamesy12345 on 2014-08-25 13:06:34
[QUOTE=Avinitlarge;731303]I bought a ME7 R engine from TC. I was going to use the bottom end from that, Use My M4.4 R head and have it ported then use N/A cams.
The ME7 engine in a 1999/2000 comes in 2 formats, hydraulic lifters with 6mm valves, and solid shimmed lifters with 7mm valves.
Going on the number of the engine I've got, it uses the same valves and lifters and the 4.4 head.
I don't know what to do.
[/QUOTE]
I thought the hydraulic lifters came with the 7 mm valve stems...
Speaking from my own experience of a ported M4.4 head (on original 2.3 block) with N/A cams, the porting & higher lift doesn't make a massive difference but does complement other mods. I do need to adjust the cam timing tho.
If you are going for massive power then it's worth researching but I would leave the ME7 head on & cams in, unless you can't live with the VVT for some reason
Post 731307 by 960kg on 2014-08-25 13:32:43
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;731305]I thought the hydraulic lifters came with the 7 mm valve stems...
Speaking from my own experience of a ported M4.4 head (on original 2.3 block) with N/A cams, the porting & higher lift doesn't make a massive difference but does complement other mods. I do need to adjust the cam timing tho.
If you are going for massive power then it's worth researching but I would leave the ME7 head on & cams in, unless you can't live with the VVT for some reason[/QUOTE]
It does!
Also solid lifters and 6mm valves are always VVT whatever but if you are hydraulic .......the hydraulic bucket from after autumn `97 is the improved one which empties the oil quicker to give a snappier valve shut......
So if your mixing heads don`t use the earlier lifter from the 850T5 use the one from The B5234T3 onwards......
Post 731308 by Avinitlarge on 2014-08-25 14:06:11
Sorry, Got my numbers mixed up, Being doped up with pain killers has mashed my head
hydraulic lifters with 7mm valves, and solid shimmed lifters with 6mm valves.
1397641 M4.4 & early ME7 7mm inlet
9454607 ME7 6mm inlet
Post 731313 by p fandango on 2014-08-25 16:36:37
[QUOTE=oblark;731312]
Here is a photo of a V70R rod (leftt) next to a standard 850 rod.
[/QUOTE]
so are the rods the same, they look identical to me
Post 731314 by oblark on 2014-08-25 16:41:54
To me they look identical :) the only way I tell them apart is V70R ones are oily :)
Post 731315 by jamesy12345 on 2014-08-25 16:45:19
[QUOTE=p fandango;731313]so are the rods the same, they look identical to me[/QUOTE]
they look pretty similar, is the one on the left wider (from a 2.4 phase 3 V70R engine I think)?
Post 731324 by 960kg on 2014-08-25 18:15:04
It is not so much what they look like but the process in production involved or manufacturing them!..........also the part number will be different...
Post 731327 by Ettienne on 2014-08-25 18:21:24
[QUOTE=960kg;731324]It is not so much what they look like but the process in production involved or manufacturing them!..........also the part number will be different...[/QUOTE]
Exactly I posted up a link about this, but would be nice to see a later post 2003 conrod.
Post 731330 by oblark on 2014-08-25 18:42:33
[QUOTE=960kg;731324]It is not so much what they look like but the process in production involved or manufacturing them!..........also the part number will be different...[/QUOTE]
As the V70R rods a harder than 850 rods who wants 5 V70R rods ????? :)
Post 731331 by p fandango on 2014-08-25 18:43:46
[QUOTE=oblark;731330]As the V70R rods a harder than 850 rods[/QUOTE]
or they just changed the part number!!!
Post 731451 by 960kg on 2014-08-26 12:00:16
Just a bit of reading to suggest that i don`t think Volvo play with part numbers!...........
First pic. 1995- B5234T2 engine...
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Post 731523 by oblark on 2014-08-26 20:40:34
I had time tonight to shim the liners :)
Post 731528 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-08-26 21:05:33
Cool.... It is always funny to see such a small modification that makes the difference between success and catastrophic failure!!
.... And Rob, I count 6 people currently reading this thread so keep it going...
Post 731538 by t5 pete on 2014-08-26 21:25:43
Looking good is it my eyes or is that shimming steel jagered
Post 731543 by oblark on 2014-08-26 21:31:07
[QUOTE=t5 pete;731538]Looking good is it my eyes or is that shimming steel jagered[/QUOTE]
It`s the marks left be the tin snips :)
Post 731573 by stribo on 2014-08-26 23:06:27
[QUOTE=oblark;731543]It`s the marks left be the tin snips :)[/QUOTE]
Tin snips? Surely you should have used an angle grinder. ;)
Post 733067 by theflyingbrick on 2014-09-02 21:39:43
interested to see your pcv idea ive never liked the original
Post 733076 by theflyingbrick on 2014-09-02 21:53:55
I think mongo done that on his one!! why didn't I remember that sooner!! busy weekend ahead ;)
Post 733077 by oblark on 2014-09-02 21:56:12
[QUOTE=stribo;733070]I'm betting you're going to vent via one of the filler caps. ;)[/QUOTE]
If you`d put money on that you`d have lost it :P
Post 733202 by oblark on 2014-09-03 19:58:47
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;733067]interested to see your pcv idea ive never liked the original[/QUOTE]
Here is a quick sketch of the catch tank that I`m going to use.
The centre 1/2 bsp port is the breather from the block.
The 3/8 bsp port will be for the head.
The other 3/8 port will be for future mods :)
The port at the bottom will go back to the block to allow the tank to drain back into the sump
And the top port will be connected to the turbo - maf pipe, at this moment in time I`m going for a 3/8 pipe but this mite get reduced down to 1/8 pipe.
Post 735312 by jamesy12345 on 2014-09-14 19:36:06
Looks amazingly clean...shame to use it!
Reminds me I need to adjust my timing.....NA cams set at 'zero'
Post 735313 by Ettienne on 2014-09-14 19:37:06
Tidy but of work there. Those pulleys look exceptional
Post 735319 by claymore on 2014-09-14 19:43:32
Looking good Rob, do you think the breathers will be big enough? they look very restrictive to me.
Post 735321 by moosepowerlee on 2014-09-14 19:46:57
Just spent some time reading this that is looking really good
Post 735322 by oblark on 2014-09-14 19:48:25
[QUOTE=claymore;735319]Looking good Rob, do you think the breathers will be big enough? they look very restrictive to me.[/QUOTE]
Thanks, the breathers are 3/8 bsp but the hose tails reduce it down to 1/4" and I`m not 100% happy with the hose tails.
I`m toying with the idea of using AN 6 fittings.
Post 735323 by claymore on 2014-09-14 19:53:30
[QUOTE=oblark;735322]Thanks, the breathers are 3/8 bsp but the hose tails reduce it down to 1/4" and I`m not 100% happy with the hose tails.
I`m toying with the idea of using AN 6 fittings.[/QUOTE]
Yep, I'd be inclined to go with the AN fittings I think, but I'd probably go AN 8,which I think is 1/2"
Post 735436 by oblark on 2014-09-15 12:27:52
The only problem with going for AN 8 is all the fittings are 3/8 bsp.
Post 735659 by M-R-P on 2014-09-16 17:56:02
Needs painting pink ;)
Post 735661 by oblark on 2014-09-16 18:02:55
[QUOTE=M-R-P;735659]Needs painting pink ;)[/QUOTE]
No, I like a bit of blink in the engine bay coz you wouldn`t expect it on a volvo :)
Post 736236 by oblark on 2014-09-20 17:10:54
Picked this little beauty for a song from ebay :)
Post 736240 by Ettienne on 2014-09-20 17:36:42
Just like my spare k24 actuator, no it's not for sale, it's on my spare turbo lol
Post 736246 by stribo on 2014-09-20 18:04:32
[QUOTE=M-R-P;735659]Needs painting pink ;)[/QUOTE]
Yeah, then stick a pornstar sticker on it. ;)
Post 736750 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-09-23 13:46:01
If you are using a S60R main water branch - are you just blocking off the holes for the rear mounted oil cooler?
Post 736752 by oblark on 2014-09-23 13:55:58
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;736750]If you are using a S60R main water branch - are you just blocking off the holes for the rear mounted oil cooler?[/QUOTE]
I'm not blocking the oil cooler pipes, I've upgraded the standard oil cooler for a d5 oil cooler.
Post 740753 by oblark on 2014-10-08 19:01:09
I`ve got a S60R rear water pipe from Hamish so tne turbo clears the water pipe and picked up a D5 oil cooler fro a good price from ebay.
Post 741473 by oblark on 2014-10-11 16:42:07
I got around to removing the D5 gear cable spider, Discovered that the Volvo D5 spider fits on using different bolt holes than the volvo focus ST spider.
So lucky enough the D5 box has the holes but needed to by drilled out & tapped to M8.
Old mounting piont on the left and new one drilled & tapped on the right.
Same here old one bottom left new one top right.
Post 741476 by Ettienne on 2014-10-11 16:47:30
that was lucky, i see your calling it a spider lol.
Post 743266 by oblark on 2014-10-18 17:10:23
Went down to the breakers today and picked a few things,
I got a ME7 dip stick tube (wanted the dip stick as well but couldn`t find anywhere)
Also got a square top engine mount :) (that was a bonus as I could get the oil filter housing off)
I borrowed a ME7 inlet off of Steve so I can mock up the new fuel lines.
So if anyone has a ME7 dip stick and/or the oil filter housing they don`t want then get in touch :)
Post 743659 by M-R-P on 2014-10-20 15:59:16
There's a trick to removing a stuck filter canister. I had to do it with Graham's one.
Wrap a jubilee clip with tape and tighten half way down the canister, with the screw-bit about an inch from the sump. Then use a screwdriver, levered off the sump to crack the seal on the canister. It'll then just unscrew. :)
Post 743670 by oblark on 2014-10-20 16:49:58
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;743656]hi rob, are you sure that is genuine forge? I know they had a major problem with fake copy ones sold on ebay and it doesn't look neat enough to me ? they came from china, sold to uk sellers.
I don't want to piss u off at all, but I thought I should say .
here is a genuine one, for comparison :
[/QUOTE]
The actuator I`ve got was from a skoda fabia VRS and I brought from I guy on ebay who rhad emoved from his car. I took his word it was a genuine forge actuator.
[QUOTE=M-R-P;743659]There's a trick to removing a stuck filter canister. I had to do it with Graham's one.
Wrap a jubilee clip with tape and tighten half way down the canister, with the screw-bit about an inch from the sump. Then use a screwdriver, levered off the sump to crack the seal on the canister. It'll then just unscrew. :)[/QUOTE]
My method is almost the same but doesn`t use a jubilee clip or a screwdriver bit :)
Post 743671 by M-R-P on 2014-10-20 16:50:52
[QUOTE=oblark;743670]
My method is almost the same but doesn`t use a jubilee clip or a screwdriver bit :)[/QUOTE]
And you still managed to break it?
Post 743672 by oblark on 2014-10-20 16:52:43
Lets just say mine would leak oil :)
Post 743673 by M-R-P on 2014-10-20 16:56:06
[QUOTE=oblark;743672]Lets just say mine would leak oil :)[/QUOTE]
You broke it in half didn't you?
Luddite!
Post 743675 by oblark on 2014-10-20 17:01:15
No,
I did not break it in half :P
Post 745645 by Ettienne on 2014-10-30 17:51:34
Looking tidy
Post 745646 by S70T5Chris on 2014-10-30 17:53:58
Looking like a real good job there Rob, fair play.
Post 746864 by oblark on 2014-11-06 20:39:24
A few bits & bobs arrived from FRF today.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]27358[/ATTACH]
I made up the pipe that comes from the FPR.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]27359[/ATTACH]
I`m not 100% happy with so I`ll have to redesign it.
Post 747153 by M-R-P on 2014-11-08 18:37:04
The R cover looks good with the shine pipework mate ;)
Post 747182 by Shinsplintz 101 on 2014-11-08 20:33:06
I watch with interest fella - i've decided to go down an easier route, 2.5 bottom end with flowed 850 head - but your care & attention to detail is inspiring. keep up thee good work. Cheers, morgan
Post 747187 by WOODY T5 on 2014-11-08 20:55:44
Or yeah forgot about this thread looking good ;)
Post 747281 by oblark on 2014-11-09 17:15:29
Fitted the catch tank so I could work out the route for the breather pipes.
The routes all sorted just need to fit the engine (job fro christmas)
Post 747283 by Ettienne on 2014-11-09 17:16:48
Looking nice and special in there
Post 779031 by oblark on 2015-07-24 19:41:19
I decided to re-route the fuel return line this meant turning the FPR up sidedown.
Post 779035 by claymore on 2015-07-24 19:49:32
How do you get on with fitting the stainless braided hose into the AN fittings Rob?
Post 779037 by M-R-P on 2015-07-24 19:54:36
Knowing Rob, he's probably converted it all to bsp :)
Post 779038 by oblark on 2015-07-24 19:57:23
[QUOTE=claymore;779035]How do you get on with fitting the stainless braided hose into the AN fittings Rob?[/QUOTE]
The stainless braided fuel hose has got hydraulic fittings crimped on the ends.
The other braided lines for the PCV system have AN fittings which I find ok to fit but the larger hoses was a pita to fit.
Post 779043 by claymore on 2015-07-24 20:10:46
I've bought a Koul Tool from America, makes life so much easier.
Post 779047 by oblark on 2015-07-24 20:18:26
[QUOTE=M-R-P;779037]Knowing Rob, he's probably converted it all to bsp :)[/QUOTE]
All the aluminium fittings are bsp with bsp to an adaptors :)
Post 792200 by oblark on 2015-11-28 20:14:35
I wasn't happy with the off the shelf gasket sealer so I got some volvo chemical gasket and resealed the sump.
Just need to get a head gasket and some head bolts and then I can finish the engine off :)
Post 794117 by oblark on 2015-12-31 17:41:12
Picked up a non cracked S60R twin VVT head which cleaned up nicely,
Just need to add some weld-on AN fittings for the breather system.
Post 794160 by Shinsplintz 101 on 2016-01-01 09:34:55
I had no idea you were looking for one fella - I've got a good one sitting in the garage. Complete inc solenoid 's. Came it's part of a V70R lump I picked up a while back - I only need the internals of the bottom end. Sods law, you could of had it for peanuts!
Cheers, Morgan
Post 794162 by claymore on 2016-01-01 10:39:10
[QUOTE=Shinsplintz 101;794160]I had no idea you were looking for one fella - I've got a good one sitting in the garage. Complete inc solenoid 's. Came it's part of a V70R lump I picked up a while back - I only need the internals of the bottom end. Sods law, you could of had it for peanuts!
Cheers, Morgan[/QUOTE]
I'd be interested in it :)
Post 794168 by oblark on 2016-01-01 11:38:35
[QUOTE=Shinsplintz 101;794160]I had no idea you were looking for one fella - I've got a good one sitting in the garage. Complete inc solenoid 's. Came it's part of a V70R lump I picked up a while back - I only need the internals of the bottom end. Sods law, you could of had it for peanuts!
Cheers, Morgan[/QUOTE]
I'm interested in the head.
I'll pm you later.
Had to remove the ME7 cam sensor and fit the 850 cam sensor which fitted with no problems, the only other thing to do is to lock the VVT pulley which I need to get a new pulley manufactured.
I`m in two minds what to do with this engine once I`ve locked the VVT cam,
Option 1.
Clean & paint it then fit it into the car.
Cost - £0
Option 2.
Remove the head, fit my forged rods & shim the liners.
Cost - £150 (head gasket, head bolts and rear main seal)
This is what the plugs look like, the engine has done 90k miles and has been in dry storage for the last 5 years.
