Alan's engine rebuild & installation

1. View of crankshaft, main and big end bearing caps

 

2. Bare cylinder block and pistons

 

3. View of timing chain tensioners in a compressed state

 

4. View of cylinder bores and MKII domed piston crowns

 

5. Water pump and distributor mountings, top of cylinder block

 

6. Timing chains

 

7. Timing chain tensioners with carboard spacers preventing springs being activated

 

8. Refitting the sump

 

9. Oil pump, filter mounting and oil transfer housing cover

 

1. One gleaming engine ready to go back in...

 

2. One more look before it goes...

 

3. A pristine engine bay ready & waiting

 

4. All securely chained up

 

5. Steady as she goes... activated

 

6. Watch the paintwork!

 

7. Still holding your breath?

 

8. Surely the gearbox is too long?

 

9. A big round of applause!