As mentioned in the previous update, the gearbox needed some attention. Nothing is straightforward, though.
Tag: Rebuild
I left off the last instalment with a head on the block, but no oil pump, so I couldn’t finish the assembly.
With the rods all balanced and ready to fit, it was time to begin further assembling the engine.
I haven’t posted much recently, but things have been happening in the background, namely a slow but steady engine rebuild.
The big rebuild has kicked off, but it’s the kind of kicking that also includes screaming.
Ah yes, that time again. It’s not my M3 if it doesn’t involve rebuilding the Vanos at some point.
My recheck is booked for Wednesday, so with limited time to get it all sorted, I got the Mini back together.
Well, I’m not kidding, I’m all over the place with the Mini at the moment.
Well finally, the parts from Rimmers arrived!
In the quest to get the Vitesse ready for its Warrant inspection next week, I had to remedy something else I noticed wasn’t working well.