Now that my kitchen is fitted and I finally have space in the garage the engine and gearbox will be coming out of my 850 t5 for a rebuild.
It will be a project and a very big learning curve.
The engine has 211k miles on it. And I'm sure the valve stem seals are gone.
I'm planning a full strip down; re hone the bores. New rings, valve stem seals, re seat the valves, timing belt kit..
Is there anything else I should be doing while I'm in there? Will it have the thinner rods? It's a 1995 2.3 t5.
If so shall I replace them? What with?
I want it to be reliable as it will then go in my v70r as it's suddenly started using oil now as well but I can't afford to not have it on the road at the moment.
With regards to the gearbox, as I stated this will be going in my v70r. Will i just use the standard t5 flywheel and a new standard clutch? Or will I have to get something suited to the R? (It's an auto so has a 16t as standard which will be staying for the time being, after a rebuild)
And last but not least where is the best place to get piston rings, valve stem seals etc..
Thanks in advance guys.
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