Resealing a '79 3.0 CIS

[rdane]

Number of oil leak problems with my 190K mile '79 SC engine. Easiest way to solve them I was told is pull the engine and reseal it. (unknowing PO added an extra 4 quarts of oil and then started the engine among other things) Com. test and leak down were very good.

While that is being done I have had them change the cams to a 20/21 grind, new OEM rockers and add turbo pressure restrictors. This is the short list of the work already done.

Carrera hydraulic chain tensioners
Air pop off value
Turbo camshaft oil line restrictors
Webcam, performance grind, 20/21 camshaft
Heat sheets
Magnecor wire set
Turbo value covers
Club sport mounts on the engine and transmission
SSIs and a dual outlet Danke stainless
Close ratio 915 (20K miles)
Factory ZF limited slip, set @ 80%
Sachs Power Clutch
High Performance Aluminum Flywheel

Anything else I should have done at this point while the engine is out of the car and apart?



Not doing it at the moment but what are the biggest ( I hear everthing from a 3.2 set to a 3.7 set) and best set of new P&C to put on this case with these cams in the future, still working with CIS? Anyone driving a similar set up?

[Wayne 962]

The Mahle 3.0 to 3.2 big bore kit is the way to go. Makes the engine a short stroke 3.2 and also generates a bunch more HP. Cost is about $3500.

-Wayne