Daniel

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I bought my P38 from the auctions...cheap...so I expected problems.

It had an annoying top end tick so I knew a new cam etc was required but it soon became evident that the problem was more serious.....a cracked block...........there's always a reason why P38's are thrown through the auctions.

Anyway, pressure tested block acquired from Emmetts with a pair of skimmed heads and off I went. New rings and bearings, valves, followers, rods, rockers etc.

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And it started first time:


Should run like new....until it breaks down.

Still owes me less than £1,500 and I know the engine is good.

Now, on to the next job on the list.
 
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I bought my P38 from the auctions...cheap...so I expected problems.

It had an annoying top end tick so I knew a new cam etc was required but it soon became evident that the problem was more serious.....a cracked block...........there's always a reason why P38's are thrown through the auctions.

Anyway, pressure tested block acquired from Emmetts with a pair of skimmed heads and off I went. New rings and bearings, valves, followers, rods, rockers etc.

From:
2011-08-05192513.jpg


To:
2011-08-05192428.jpg


To:
2011-08-27131433.jpg


To:
2011-08-27160205.jpg


To:
2011-09-02222152.jpg


To:
2011-09-06171559.jpg


And it started first time:


Should run like new....until it breaks down.

Still owes me less than £1,500 and I know the engine is good.

Now, on to the next job on the list.

Well done lad a credit to ya. :):):)
 
:behindsofa:

Good on yer !!:clap2::clap2::clap2:
Saved a good few bob on labour costs and you have done a proper job.
 
Well.....a bit of coolant loss had me panicking for a while.

Thankfully, it's coming through the drivers footwell which suggests that I've dislodged the heater pipes from the matrix.....I did give them a good yank in fairness.

So, I've got new seals, and a tested matrix to fit this weekend.
 

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