850-R Engine Rebuild - Pic Heavy

**Volvostorm** · Friday 10th February 2012, 22:09

Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave

Yes in Shropshire - I don't really want to have to run around the earth looking for someone to do the boring work - LOL

The best one I know is in Wem

http://www.motorcast.com/

**woody** · Monday 13th February 2012, 20:23

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CV Boots, Caliper Carrier Bolts and water gasket received. Cheers Rufe. Time for another late night soon.

**Dangerous Dave** · Monday 13th February 2012, 20:33

Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave

Yes in Shropshire - I don't really want to have to run around the earth looking for someone to do the boring work - LOL

I found a cylinder head place in Bilston, couple of old engineers there so felt better when I dropped it off. The quality of the skim was beautiful. Not sure what other services they provided though. Head skim cost me £25

**woody** · Monday 13th February 2012, 20:57

Lovely finish. I read an article recently where the author said to key-in the service of freshly skimmed head with an abrasive paper/cloth to let the gasket grip. I could see what he meant but I haven't followed suit.

Anyone else heard this before?

**Slackey** · Tuesday 14th February 2012, 09:54

Looking good Woody, shame I ma not at Lyneham I would have enjoyed getting my hands dirty on this one!

Originally Posted by woody

I'm retaining the crank as I plan to make a decorative lamp out of it in its memory!

This bit worries me............... I taught you electrics! lol

**Dangerous Dave** · Tuesday 14th February 2012, 10:04

Originally Posted by Slackey

Looking good Woody, shame I ma not at Lyneham I would have enjoyed getting my hands dirty on this one!

This bit worries me............... I taught you electrics! lol

Welcome to the forum!

**woody** · Tuesday 14th February 2012, 20:12

Originally Posted by Slackey

This bit worries me............... I taught you electrics! lol

Don't flatter yourself Slackey, you only taught us 'Heavies' DC Electrics

Welcome by the way mate. Have you had an Ovlov in the past? I thought you were a Ducati man!

**woody** · Tuesday 14th February 2012, 20:19

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1st boot on.

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CV Boots done. Cheers Drew.

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ME7 Manifold fitted.

**Jamest5r** · Tuesday 14th February 2012, 20:24

Looking spot on is this build mate your making it look easy lol

**Slackey** · Tuesday 14th February 2012, 22:12

Originally Posted by woody

Don't flatter yourself Slackey, you only taught us 'Heavies' DC Electrics

Welcome by the way mate. Have you had an Ovlov in the past? I thought you were a Ducati man!

I have still got one Woody, there are some pics in my introduction post >>>Intro<<<

Hey when I taught you that electrical phase I taught you all I knew....... thats why it took less than a week!

And as for the Duke....... I could not resist a pic...

**woody** · Wednesday 15th February 2012, 20:37

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Turbo fitted.

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Before I packed up for the day, I tried a test fit of the heat shields and their springs. Well what can I say! I was in biff mode and even emails to Russ couldn't set them straight in my head. Luckily Google images came to my rescue. All in all, what a mad set-up!

I'll post pics of the Turbo area complete tomorrow.

**daza-b** · Wednesday 15th February 2012, 21:01

cracking write up mate, im gonna be following this closely, soon be me doin this! lol just a question, what was that tool you used to torque up the head, really interested me that, also fancy doin a step by step guide for me on the rebuild

haha

**woody** · Wednesday 15th February 2012, 21:22

Originally Posted by daza-b

cracking write up mate, im gonna be following this closely, soon be me doin this! lol just a question, what was that tool you used to torque up the head, really interested me that, also fancy doin a step by step guide for me on the rebuild

haha

Cheers Daz. The tool I used was called a 'Torque Angle Dial Indicator'. It's not an exact science but it enables you to turn the head bolts 130deg on the third and final stage. The item on the flexi attachment is a magnet which wasn't much use on an Alloy head! There are other types that use locking bars and these are better. Top tip though. Before you install the new stretch bolts, make sure the underside of the bolt head is lubricated. This will prevent the ominous cracking sound and make the 130deg turn easier to perform.

With reference to a step-by-step guide, 'NO' lol. Serious though, I'm no expert and my engine hasn't started yet!!!! Everything I've learnt has been gleaned from this cracking site and trawling Google/Images! If you need any advice though, I'll help where I can.

Good luck and remember, it's fun and extremely satisfying!

**daza-b** · Wednesday 15th February 2012, 21:32

Originally Posted by woody

Cheers Daz. The tool I used was called a 'Torque Angle Dial Indicator'. It's not an exact science but it enables you to turn the head bolts 130deg on the third and final stage. The item on the flexi attachment is a magnet which wasn't much use on an Alloy head! There are other types that use locking bars and these are better. Top tip though. Before you install the new stretch bolts, make sure the underside of the bolt head is lubricated. This will prevent the ominous cracking sound and make the 130deg turn easier to perform.

With reference to a step-by-step guide, 'NO' lol. Serious though, I'm no expert and my engine hasn't started yet!!!! Everything I've learnt has been gleaned from this cracking site and trawling Google/Images! If you need any advice though, I'll help where I can.

Good luck and remember, it's fun and extremely satisfying!

cheers bud got one of them on order now, also subscribing to this thread so can keep an eye, good luck on the rest of its and if you get stuck with anything ill help where i can

**woody** · Thursday 16th February 2012, 20:48

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Another night done. Turbo plumbed in.

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Turbo oil and water pipes plumbed in.

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Ready to lift

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**woody** · Sunday 19th February 2012, 18:52

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All lined up!

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Nearly home

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And, Relax!

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Nearly done

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IPD filter being fitted. I was quite impressed with the quality of this product. I had trouble getting enough slack in the MAF Cable, so i decided to re-route the main loom a little and mangaed to get enough slack for it not to be like a piano string!

**daza-b** · Sunday 19th February 2012, 18:59

looking promising mate, are u at an army barracks? i wish i had all the ramps and stuff, im doing all work on the floor lol

**woody** · Sunday 19th February 2012, 19:04

Originally Posted by daza-b

looking promising mate, are u at an army barracks? i wish i had all the ramps and stuff, im doing all work on the floor lol

I'm very fortunate to be at RAF Lyneham and it's the hangar I work in. Lunch times and late nights! Had to get a move on with this project as after April, we are out of here! We are some of the few left to close the hangar. End of an era.

**daza-b** · Sunday 19th February 2012, 19:06

good luck with it buddy

**Jamest5r** · Sunday 19th February 2012, 19:13

Loving that little mobile lift, mod selling the stuff off when they close it?

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