My engine rebuild project initiated when I first purchased my car in 2003 - or a least in my head.
Since that time I have been researching, selecting parts, buying a few used parts and more researching.
I research everything... I think by the time I get the engine back together I will have spent over 2 hours of research per engine part (blue vs. green, sealants, nuts, bolts, washers... - I mean every part
). The Pelican Parts BBS has been an incredible resource.
In 2009 I bought a second engine to rebuild (car really; but bought it for the engine & sold the remaining Cabriolet roller to my brother, Pelican "Cabmando" who's now driving the car). I wanted to take my time with the rebuild and didn't want my car down that long. In hindsight - it has been a good decision.
This summer I finally disassembled the engine and began the lengthy process of parts cleaning and sending parts off for machine shop work.
So... after that winded introduction - I'm now to the point to where I am ready to start reassembling my engine. Here's a shot at a few of the parts going into it:
Fun (but expensive & time consuming) stuff so far - hoping to have the engine in and running by spring.
Will update photo's as it comes together.
Gordo
Gordo