Oh, the days of broken studs! I think that was some sort of design feature for Alfa Romeo. Did they source the engine from Ford europe? Those fiber timing gears always amaze me. The Sonnett owners are also pretty strong. Should I get an old classic project car and fix it up or something like a Subaru SVX or Honda NSX? I've seen a number of Jowett Jupiters for low prices and they seem to have a strong owners group. I am contemplating when the kids are finished with school. Did they source the engine from Ford europe? Saabs had the same problems on their V-4's and Capri's had the problem on their V-6's. Thanks for the interest - you gave me the impetus to get this thing done and on the road! Fun!
#Laycock overdrive rear seal squeak full#
The Laycock overdrive is leaky (yeah, even more than "normal") and I have a full seal kit for that, though I may take it to a shop, I hate messing with gear oil - got some in my hair while working on it this time and it almost turned my stomach.ĭebating if it would be worth it to put in A/C - car had it originally (AZ) but it was removed by the time I got it. 500" lift, that isn't surprising!) that may decrease after I adjust them a bit tighter after a week or so. Metal timing gears are noiser than the original fiber ones, but stronger too. Grumpy idle reminds me of a comment from a co-worker "There is something wrong with a Volvo that has a Mopar idle!". Runs great, growly snarl, gets attention (including a "What year is it?!" 40mph in a 35mph zone "ticket".
Yes, original engine main seals were felt, and actually worked fairly well - even with synthetic oil! I have more confidence in the silicone/rubber seals, though. I wrapped the top sections (just under the SU carbs) with header wrap (which probably doesn't help the coating either). I think it is still coated, but it ain't sexy no more. Not much of a "complete set" of pictures - I installed most of the accessories after it was in the bay - just easier that way.Įxhaust coating was from "Jet-Hot" - a silvery color (when new, about 9 years ago) which has not aged especially well. Sorry for the delay - spent the past week actually getting the engine back in, tuned, re-tuned (pulled head to remove a broken head rr) and running strong. Were the engine seals really felt? That seems strange even on a car of that year. Everytime it heats up, it burns off any grease or oil to leave a nice white finish. It has a matt white finish and is self cleaning. A coating of aluminum is heated up and sprayed on the header. Does the ceramic coating on the exhaust hold up and where do you get it done? When I put my Alfa together, I had the headers metal sprayed.
#Laycock overdrive rear seal squeak install#
Looks great! You've got to take a complete set of pictures before you install the engine.
I should have the engine back in the "hole" soon (vacation next week will be finishing this project!) So then there will be updates on how it actually *drives* - rather than just a spec list.
You are getting me motivated and enthusitastic again - Thank you!Īlso appreciate the link to Rover TC2000s - not sure I really want to mess with them, I remember how often my father was hunting parts and swearing. Inside: B18 overbored to B20, lightened and balanced, Total Seal rings, Isky VV91 "Comp" Cam (claimed "runs all day at 8000rpm" ), Double Springs, B20 head with full-radius valve job,brass valve guides, Aluminum retainers, Hollow cro-moly pushrods, HD oil pump spring and reinforcing ring (thanks ipd!), new silicone front/rear main seals (no more leaky felts with synthetic oils), lightened flywheel, HD Sachs clutch, electric fan, dual SU carbs rebuilt with stainless shafts and needle bearings by Z-therapy, inhaling through shortie APT ram pipes and tall K&N filters, aluminum finned valve cover from ipd, Clifford/ipd header with Jet-Coat ceramic, 2" exhaust through turbo-style muffler. Engine ain't much to look at, and unfortunately haven't run it yet, so still on a stand. I would love to see the race engine.įor starts contact They should be able to point you in the right direction if they don't handle it themselves.