Ok I suck at engine building!

[BronzeRS]

Those non magnetic bits next to the coin look suspiciously like the bits of head gasket I am missing from mine??

[Jimbob-Squarepants ©]

Sorry to hear this Mr. H. As you know, my one was a difficult birth with it's fair share of problems. I remember you asking me about turning the crank over by hand. If it was turning like you said it was, I doubt that metal is from big/main shells. For that to happen, that crank would have been absolutley solid.

 

How did you fit the cam bearings mate? As you know, I tried to do mine, but I couldn't slide the cam in. Once it was in, I tried to move it with some force and guess what happened.... the cam bearings lifted and spat out metal like you have there. In the end I took my block to Burtons for them to fit the bearings.

 

Once back, I could slide the cam in with no force, and I could spin it by my fingers. All it takes is one bearing to be slightly offset by a thousand of an inch and the thing wont turn.

 

Chin up son, you will get there. If you want some therapy, PM me

[johnny_h]

Hi Jim, I didn't replace the cam bearings as I was using the same A2 and followers that were in it before.

[johnny_h]

Trying to find out what caused the lack of oil pressure I took out the pump to check clearances and found this.

 

Is this normal?

 

[Rich Sav]

i dont think so mate have u tryed spinnin the shaft in the pump if its not smooth the oil pump is prob fooked which should explaine the lack of pressure

[johnny_h]

The shaft turns ok now it's out and emptied of oil.

[Mr Sam]

bugger hope you get it all sorted

[Col-ashtonmobile]

piston,s at fault should not cause loss of oil pressure , wrong mains comes to mind , best get it checked mate thoroughly mate

[Col-ashtonmobile]

you have pm