Rich777's B16 engine build

[Rich777]

Originally Posted by rs250nut

I think I asked you earlier on in the thread why you used the cometic gasket, people have all sorts of problems with them O.e gasket now? Get the block decked and go again, mines not step decked and im not worried in the slightest, wire ring is a better way if your worried about sealing but I cant see you having problems.

It's not strictly the gasket that's to blame though. If the block wasn't step decked it wouldn't of been a issue... I'd rather not get the engine out again unless I have to. I can have the pistons machined down to achieve the required piston to head clearance and keep the block how it is (even though I didn't originally want to do this)

[ek4vti]

I'm feeling your pain mate, but think I've warped my block I hope not,
Could you not get a head gasket made to suite your stepped block?

[Rich777]

Yep, that's what I'm going to do...

[wishy]

Sorry to hear this Rich, i was all excited watching the start up videos. Then read about the head, Hope this doesn't hold you up to long.

[Rich777]

Cheers mate, it's no problem though, it honestly hasn't bothered me what so ever. These things happen when building engines like this. I've learnt a new lesson, found a way to deal with it, and have moved on. It's only a minor problem..

[vtec 9000rpm]

great job if mine turns out like yours i will ba a happy man

[Rich777]

With a blown head gasket?

Nah, all should be good...

[Harris_EK3]

Originally Posted by Rich777

Cheers mate,

Here's where I'm at now guys.

I've installed all the valve springs & retainers & LMA's







Test fitted the cams to ensure they spun nice and freely...







I'd advise anyone who ever changes a cam to check whether or not they spin nice and freely. If they don't then you run the the risk of snapping the cam and maybe damaging the head as well.

If the heads installed then you can simply push the rocker arm shafts out of the distributor side of the head and drop the rocker ams. It should take a extra 10 - 15 minutes at the most..



I've nearly reassembled the gearbox as well. I just need to get that DAMN snap ring to seat properly. I'll be giving it a shot later when I get home... hopefully it doesn't take me to long lol.

Where did you get that spring compressor or is it homemade?

Looks sooo easy to use, is it just me or do you think the b series heads are really deep?

[Rich777]

Euroexports.com, if you look close enough then you can see it on the compressor. Yes I do think it's deep, it can be a pain at times..

[jordan330]

finally your nearly there engine looks the shizz rich watched this from the start savage build credit to you for taken something like this on man

[Rich777]

Cheers mate, I got the engine fired up again last night for round two. My engine management light is on for some dumb reason so I need to investigate that. After that, it's head gasket testing time haha.

[elchunk]

awesome work man, loving this build up!

[rs250nut]

Originally Posted by Rich777

Cheers mate, I got the engine fired up again last night for round two. My engine management light is on for some dumb reason so I need to investigate that. After that, it's head gasket testing time haha.

Did you make your own gasket?

[irf]

Originally Posted by rs250nut

Did you make your own gasket?

I'm sure he mentioned he did.

[Rich777]

Yeah, I drilled apart 2 old OEM gaskets and used the middles out of them inside a new OEM gasket. I took the car for a drive last night and it seems to of worked well. The engine feels VERY strong. I'm soooooo glad it worked!!

P.S. I felt like I should of been on "Blue Peter" making this gasket haha.