Engine rebuild advice
#1 Engine rebuild advice
Hi all, I am almost at a point where I need to remove engine/gearbox and IRS in readiness to have the tub media blasted, I Shall have the gearbox & IRS overhauled, engine was rebuilt some 25 plus years ago and from what I can make out it’s had new Cams, valves, chains, rebore and pistons, question is after all this time without the engine been run should this now have a precautionary strip down?
Many thanks, Julian.
Many thanks, Julian.
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#2 Re: Engine rebuild advice
Short answer is yes.Julian.P wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:46 pmHi all, I am almost at a point where I need to remove engine/gearbox and IRS in readiness to have the tub media blasted, I Shall have the gearbox & IRS overhauled, engine was rebuilt some 25 plus years ago and from what I can make out it’s had new Cams, valves, chains, rebore and pistons, question is after all this time without the engine been run should this now have a precautionary strip down?
Many thanks, Julian.
Andrew.
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881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1962 MGB
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#3 Re: Engine rebuild advice
Ok many thanks, is there any recommendations for reputable engine builders in the Southeast.
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#4 Re: Engine rebuild advice
Hi Julian,
Angus had my engine rebuilt at CMES in Bracknell and I've been very happy with it, but if you're looking for somewhere closer to home there is a firm not far from you called Scholar Engines, just off the A140 at Mendlesham. They have been going a long time and specialise in various racing engines but they do have experience of XK engines and have rebuilt other classic engines. I know of at least one person who had his E type engine rebuilt there and is happy with it. I called in to see them a while back about rebuilding my Healey engine but haven't got round to it yet so can't recommend them from personal experience.
Angus had my engine rebuilt at CMES in Bracknell and I've been very happy with it, but if you're looking for somewhere closer to home there is a firm not far from you called Scholar Engines, just off the A140 at Mendlesham. They have been going a long time and specialise in various racing engines but they do have experience of XK engines and have rebuilt other classic engines. I know of at least one person who had his E type engine rebuilt there and is happy with it. I called in to see them a while back about rebuilding my Healey engine but haven't got round to it yet so can't recommend them from personal experience.
Brian
1969 S2 FHC 1R20267
1960 Austin Healey 3000
1969 S2 FHC 1R20267
1960 Austin Healey 3000
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#5 Re: Engine rebuild advice
Tom Barclay in Slough was trained by Rob Beere (who did my engine to a superb standard). Rob tells me that Tom is doing the engines for Jaguar Classics. So although I've no direct experience, he comes with v good credentials.
Jeremy
1967 S1 4.2 FHC
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#6 Re: Engine rebuild advice
Many thanks for all your replies, I hope as it’s just a basic stripdown replacement of crank seals and gaskets it won’t to much money, I’ll let you all know how I get on.
Julian.
Julian.
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#7 Re: Engine rebuild advice
Mines at Winspeed at the moment following a failed oil ring on piston 3.....
Rebore, new pistons and a total bottom end rebuild coming in at £10k
Rebore, new pistons and a total bottom end rebuild coming in at £10k
Paul Brazier. S2 FHC 1970, silver with blue leather. Oh, and a S1 prototype Lotus Elise and a Ferrari 488 GTB
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#8 Re: Engine rebuild advice
Paul, do Winspeed do the engineering themselves? If not, who do they send it to?
Malcolm
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I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
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#9 Re: Engine rebuild advice
Ouch that’s expensive does that include removal and refit or is it just the rebuild?
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#10 Re: Engine rebuild advice
Winspeed do it in house (chris window is the engine genius) and that cost includes taking the engine out and putting it back in, new clutch etc.....
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Paul Brazier. S2 FHC 1970, silver with blue leather. Oh, and a S1 prototype Lotus Elise and a Ferrari 488 GTB
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#11 Re: Engine rebuild advice
Ditto, CMES in Bracknell did my rebuild and I am very pleased with the result, even had a guided tour of the workshop before committing to the project
Mike,
1970 S2 FHC 2R28165
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#12 Re: Engine rebuild advice
I'd be cautious stating its all done in house... I know most people contract to Chesman Engineering - which almost all top engine builders do too..
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