Engine is back in (temporarily)
Engine Fitted
Engine Painted
Engine block all painted up. Next job is to drain the oil and then repaint the sump and fit the baffle.
Progress
A few months ago I picked up some 3mm steel brackets that were surplus from a refurbishment of our office space. I think that they're used to mount door closure mechanisms or something similar. Anyway it turns out that they were nearly perfect to make good the repairs to the gearbox mount top plate. Chopped... Continue Reading →
TU5JP4 Engine
I'm waiting for primer to arrive and need to go and get some more argon mix gas before I can do much more on the bodywork so last night I turned my attention to the engine for the first time in over a year. It's a TU5JP4 which has been rolling roaded at 165 bhp... Continue Reading →
Update
The final silicon hoses arrived for the engine from BakerBM. These connect the block to the bulkhead connectors that feed the heater matrix. I'm also nearly ready to get welding. The PortaMig is here, just waiting on some consumables and leather protective gear to get started.
Rallye Project 