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Just now, Trooker said:

Bummer that the block is cracked, why does it need to be an early one?

Nostalgia really, but the earlier blocks are thicker castings too. Otherwise I could use the 2.4 block I guess, but only want to build this engine once. 

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Sorry to read about your cracked block. But looks like you found out the solution for the headbolts. About the 2.4: The older CIH blocks are a better quality of cast iron. But I bought in 1993 a brand new original naked 2.4 (with crankshaft, rods & pistons) and made the block complete with 2.0 CIH parts. Had to rebuild the engine last year cause my cilinders were 0,25mm oval. I bored & honed the engine to the next size cause it took me more than 28 years to wear it out, think I wont do that much km's the next years. 

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13 minutes ago, H-400 said:

Sorry to read about your cracked block. But looks like you found out the solution for the headbolts. About the 2.4: The older CIH blocks are a better quality of cast iron. But I bought in 1993 a brand new original naked 2.4 (with crankshaft, rods & pistons) and made the block complete with 2.0 CIH parts. Had to rebuild the engine last year cause my cilinders were 0,25mm oval. I bored & honed the engine to the next size cause it took me more than 28 years to wear it out, think I wont do that much km's the next years. 

Thanks Herman. The bores in this 2.4 are excellent. We are going to pull the pistons tomorrow to check the full wear, but initial checks are positive. So plan B is an option, but would prefer to put the 2.4 into an early 1.9 block with a fresh std bore.

Also hope to visit the machine shop too, see how much of a crackpot they think I am when I explain the plan 😂

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I knew I had read somewhere about the early 1.9s being thicker castings, or is it just the quality of the material?

Early ones also definitely did have forged rods, I have a set. There’s a couple of good pics on opelgt to show the differences.

Good luck at the machine shop!

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8 minutes ago, moodoo said:

I knew I had read somewhere about the early 1.9s being thicker castings, or is it just the quality of the material?

Early ones also definitely did have forged rods, I have a set. There’s a couple of good pics on opelgt to show the differences.

Good luck at the machine shop!

Yes, pre 74 I think had forged internals, but obviously I am not after the rods etc, although I have a set now. 

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Good day today, sun shining and things going to plan.

Took head down this morning along with my iPad to see the Engineering shop, and they said yes, no problem 🎂 They specialise in cast Alu and SS welding pipwork and have a bit if a hobby sideline with stuff they are interested in. So they used to doing cast Alu welding that us none porous for industrial chem sites, so good enough for a car head ! They can Cut, build up welds and machine down in thier shop; best of-all they are within a few of miles of my house - happy days 🥳

So back to workshop and spent rest of today completely stripping the head bare. 
Also extracted the snapped studs in the 2.4 head, both came out easy as hot knife through butter. My luck is in today! Maybe I should have out some cash on lotto 🤑

Pics attached with a few markings. Pretty much nailed the procedure now and it's all starting to make a bit more sense too. Dropping head off tomorrow, first thing they will do is get it chopped to see what's what.

 

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29 minutes ago, H-400 said:

Maybe you should give the CIH block with the head into the shop. 

Do those metal guiding pins fit in the 24V head?

Not at the moment. The block does work anyway, as it needs a new bolt hole drilling for front left stud. I was thinking about the location pins, but they are different size depending what block I use. 
 

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Head gasket with correct bolt hole for the 16v head.
Fair play for BurtonPower, they sent it between to planks of woood wrapped in bloody thick card. No way this was getting bent in transit 💪😁 

You can see in pic1 the slotted 1st bolt hole.

Correct Part # (also in pics)

Cometic  C4512-051 (https://www.cometic.com/products/C4512-056)

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One of , as I see it , the many positives of this route is the crossflow element which means no hassle with the brake servo. What plans have you got for the manifolds. I’m hoping to have a bash at fabricating some to try and keep costs down which is one of , as i see it , the many negatives of this route 😀

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45 minutes ago, Buz said:

One of , as I see it , the many positives of this route is the crossflow element which means no hassle with the brake servo. What plans have you got for the manifolds. I’m hoping to have a bash at fabricating some to try and keep costs down which is one of , as i see it , the many negatives of this route 😀

Not really thought to much about exhaust yet, but they use the injector holder a separate part, or go for some Twin DCOE manifolds that seem to be available and then use Jenvey throttle bodies. 
Exhaust wise, I suspect bespoke manifold woukd be cheaper than the €1200 for the ones I have seen available. 

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Had a look at the engine yesterday and hadn’t noticed the short injector manifolds/ housing. I guess it’s an option.  I wonder how the distance from the injection point to inlet would affect performance. I guess with injection it’s less fussy than carbs . Still plan to go throttle bodies though as this opens up possibilities.  Also hoping to make a jig from the 3 litre for drilling the chain guide. 

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.mantawelt.de/cih16v-projectone-08.htm
 

 

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1 hour ago, Buz said:

Had a look at the engine yesterday and hadn’t noticed the short injector manifolds/ housing. I guess it’s an option.  I wonder how the distance from the injection point to inlet would affect performance. I guess with injection it’s less fussy than carbs . Still plan to go throttle bodies though as this opens up possibilities.  Also hoping to make a jig from the 3 litre for drilling the chain guide. 

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.mantawelt.de/cih16v-projectone-08.htm
 

 

There was a drawing kicking about on the FB group. I asked if anyone had received it and coukd they share - nada 🤦🏻‍♂️
the injectors are positioned so they hit the back of the valves. Not sure if it's less efficient, however the A400 engine injectors are a little further back but still aim at same point from what I can see.

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I happened upon something last week, was delivered back yesterday - managed to pop down to the garage to see it running extremely sweet. Sounds lovely, 70k auto engine grandad been pottering about in it, then was parked up. Obviously I only want certain bits off the engine 😬😂

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29 minutes ago, Trooker said:

Starting a new collection? 

Only for the 16v head conversion mate, although maybe park it in the corner of the yard and hope no one hassles me about it for a few years 😂

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1 hour ago, Jessopia74 said:

Only for the 16v head conversion mate, although maybe park it in the corner of the yard and hope no one hassles me about it for a few years 😂

😂 

For some reason I thought you already had the head etc was wondering if you are going into production. 😆

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2 minutes ago, Trooker said:

😂

For some reason I thought you already had the head etc was wondering if you are going into production. 😆

No your right I do have the head, but I was missing a few other bits and happened on the who,e thing - stupid car attached 🤦🏻‍♂️

Although doing 2 at the same time is an option now 🤔🙈  was thinking more of a spare. You started something now mate......🤓

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My wife thanks you and has added you to the Christmas card list 😂

Same as you Jess , just the engine really, I want to do two heads at the same time. I think you ought to do the right thing by the car and repair it , it only looks a weekend job 🤔🤪

Could I be cheeky and ask a ball park figure on how much they charged for getting it back to you .  It was a long way south 😱

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8 minutes ago, Buz said:

My wife thanks you and has added you to the Christmas card list 😂

Same as you Jess , just the engine really, I want to do two heads at the same time. I think you ought to do the right thing by the car and repair it , it only looks a weekend job 🤔🤪

Might take a look when I have time off to get it up on the ramp, but probably better examples out there to save from the external bits I have seen

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It looked rough. To be far if I had won the car I would have sorted you out with the guides and the cam sprockets as I know you were looking for them . Then I would have broke the car and sold parts on the senator group. I’m wondering about the pistons in the C30se as I’m sure they are 95mm, but no idea on heights and skirt lengths and even whether it’s worth reusing them even if they are in good condition. Probably best to go down the omega route. Have you seen there is a 1.9 block on eBay at the moment , if you are still looking for one ? 

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13 minutes ago, Buz said:

It looked rough. To be far if I had won the car I would have sorted you out with the guides and the cam sprockets as I know you were looking for them . Then I would have broke the car and sold parts on the senator group. I’m wondering about the pistons in the C30se as I’m sure they are 95mm, but no idea on heights and skirt lengths and even whether it’s worth reusing them even if they are in good condition. Probably best to go down the omega route. Have you seen there is a 1.9 block on eBay at the moment , if you are still looking for one ? 

Doh if only you had of said 🤔 Pistons are No good for a 2,4 crank, nothing really from bottom end of any use apart from sprocket. I just had a message about sone other bits, so might not need to break this at all. I know gearbox is fubar and it has no brakes either, but engine is sweet. Nothing will be decided anyway for a week or two due to work.

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So the 24v engine has gone to a good home a chap who lives not too far was in touch that has one in a Manta that is fubar, so he has taken my lump less a couple of bits to get his running again 👍

Had a few days this week on the 400 finally!!!
Fabricated a prop-shaft to be used as template that will be sent off as a pattern for specialists to build me one to specification. 2 piece prop.

Fitted the Commodire GSE hubs to convert over to 5stud, and swapped the rear axle over too. Managed to loan some BMW msport 18" wheels from the new bodyshop that's opened next to my unit. Only fitted as I needed 5stufpd wheels to push it about, but it supprised me how good the 18" rims look on the car and it can carry them off 😎

Still tons to do, but have made some modification tests to front subframe and steering rack height I needed to do, so feel like I am making progress again. It's been too long since I have been able to work on one of my cars, so it's all positive 🍻
 

 

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