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Post by gary26 on Dec 22, 2006 17:14:11 GMT
i have just picked up my engine for the mini project, it is a completely standard metro turbo engine in seemingly good condition. The gearbox has been rebuilt but the engine is situated over about 6 boxes, the problem being that i have never rebuilt an engine before. Does anybody know of any good books or websites or downloads etc that give a good guide to rebuilding this engine
any help would be appreciated
GAZ
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Post by Miniböttcher on Dec 22, 2006 19:50:23 GMT
i have the minifilms engine rebuild dvd which goes through everything, its 4 hours long and tells you everything check out this website. www.minifilms.co.uk/a-seriesbuilder.htmlyou can borrow it if you want give me a call, 07786 264170 dean |
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Post by gary26 on Dec 22, 2006 20:09:26 GMT
that sounds great
i have found a book by david vizzard which explains how to tune the A series and strip it down, does anybody know if it is any good.
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Post by oldgit on Dec 22, 2006 21:17:44 GMT
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Post by Miniböttcher on Dec 23, 2006 19:24:26 GMT
i have the book as well, but once you have read it all you forget alot of it
the dvd is great you can stop and start it when you like, i used it as i was building it.
it also gives you great tips like using a big end shell yo put in the flywheel while undoing it.
gaz has it first, but if anyone else wants to use it they are more than welcome.
thanks dean
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Post by Simon1275mpi on Dec 24, 2006 11:20:56 GMT
Would mind watching those DVD's, but for the cost... Anyone got one I could borrow to watch?  |
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Post by monkeyjim on Dec 24, 2006 16:54:20 GMT
Got a spare big yellow book if anyone wants to borrow it .
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Post by k1 on Dec 24, 2006 16:59:08 GMT
Is the book any good! its a legend he did several on minis also a lot on v8's when he went to America.Jims right the bible.
But for a novic engine builder probably to much info to get through,the dvd would be better, i think.
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Post by monkeyjim on Dec 24, 2006 18:27:44 GMT
it is a bit indepth , I should think the majority will buy modified bits off the shelf and would rather know how to re-build the engine whether it be standard or modified .
If the DVD includes how to actually put the engine together would that not be the thing to watch ?
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Post by Stephen on Dec 29, 2006 18:31:39 GMT
rebuilding a modified head at the mo from vizard s book with aid from my dad, cant beat him really
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