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So we're into the final stages - Tinware and engine mount back on with the new throttle bodies and some astonishingly bling yellow plated heat exchangers (my originals) - I'm told these will dull over time, but until then, we'll need to use sunglasses when looking under the car! http://i1033.photobu...

I wanted to show how well the throttle bodies have turned out. We sent 3 down to Alan; the 2 s/h ones I'd bought and the one good 2.2s from my car. Alan decided when he saw them that he'd refurbish the original 2.2s t/b and that he's take one of the other e spec ones and open it up to an s spec. The...

So once cleaned, inspected & case mods done, it was time to start putting it back together. New Ps & Cs went on with newly plated cooling tinware http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a419/murph2309/S7006607.jpg I also had the flywheel lightened and balanced to RS spec which should make it a b...

So the main reason I wanted a re-build was that I was worried that the engine was getting tighter and there were possible traces of main bearing in the oil. So was really keen to understand the state of the interior - new cranks are not easy to come by and certainly not cheap. Ironically the fact th...

Following the teardown, there was a list of parts to source; some new exhaust valves, springs all round and turbo valve covers that needed to be powder-coated to bring them back to an original black. http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a419/murph2309/TaraRebuild027.jpg The pump was taken to Fred Pen...

Once we'd removed the heads and the cam towers, we wanted to get a view of what the Ps & Cs were like - and whilst they looked like they'd been well used, they were infact in spec, just needed a set of new rings. But I wanted the engine to be as near bullet-proof as possible and don't want to go...

So I trailered the car upto The Lakes and Mike dropped the engine out of the car in about 10 mins! and we had a closer look at what we had. http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a419/murph2309/TaraRebuild015.jpg If you look closely in the background, there is a rare sighting of the Bainbridge - a came...

Thanks John - it's starting to take shape isn't it. I'm having to be very self disciplined about not rushing Mike in the end part of the build I really do want to get out on the road. But til then, this is how it started. The closer you got, the more yucky it became. http://i1033.photobucket.com/alb...

Hi, I've been on DDK for some time now, but this is my first serious posting, I'm having my engine re-built and want to capture the work that is going into it - thre's some real craftsmanship required to keep these old cars on the road, and there really aren't that many people who know how to do it ...

Many thanks.

R

Hi,

Does anyone have a set of injectors part # 90111027100 for sale? I need a good second hand set with decent spray pattern.

Please let me know if you have any.

Many thanks

Hi, Not wishing to hijack the thread with a sales pitch - recognise it's the wrong forum, but it seemed appropriate - apologies if it's the wrong call. I'm rebuilding my 2.2s engine with Mike B and as part of the build I've decided that my wife and children can do without presents /shoes / food and ...

I agree, they seem to have a terrible rep online. Wouldn't recommend them to anyone....

Hi,

Am looking for a good condition 2.2s fan shroud (with the integral oil-cooler duct)

Please let me know if you have one for sale

Many thanks

Pete, you have PM, many thanks

Richard