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Kris M
15-12-2009, 23:15
Does acid dipping the c1j block cause any parts to damage ? Not sure about core plugs etc on these engines ??? Do you have to replace any bits if acid dipping ?

Thanks
Spooky
15-12-2009, 23:41
What's the search function for ? :D
raj
16-12-2009, 10:15
have a look at my tufftride rebuild (http://www.rtoc.org/boards/album.php?albumid=25)
basically had my block,bearing caps,cam followers,cam,pushrods,cam pulley,crank pulley all tufftrided. the block cam up super clean and also came out black. i did however have to replace the core plugs as the process dissolved them away!
no probs.
Kenobi
16-12-2009, 10:47
Bit of a hijack here lads (sorry)

You know if you acid dip a block and basicalyy refurbish and build an engine out of new parts. Would that be the same as a factory built engine. I mean is it as good? if that makes sense.
markey b
16-12-2009, 12:48
its only a good as the person who nails it all together
Kenobi
16-12-2009, 13:47
its only a good as the person who nails it all together

Lets say that person is very good. Would that engine be of the same reliability and performance?
J$£5GTT
16-12-2009, 15:05
Lets say that person is very good. Would that engine be of the same reliability and performance?



with the quality of metal nowdays probably not,chocolate pistons an all...:D
but i would say yes why not if its put together methodically.
tobester
16-12-2009, 15:27
Does acid dipping the c1j block cause any parts to damage ? Not sure about core plugs etc on these engines ??? Do you have to replace any bits if acid dipping ?

Thanks

No. I've done three and they were all fine. The latest is sitting in my current car. :agree:
Eugein Offord
16-12-2009, 18:57
look corking in black:):)
Kris M
16-12-2009, 19:07
thanks guys :)
Shane P
16-12-2009, 19:29
No. I've done three and they were all fine. The latest is sitting in my current car. :agree:

The paintjob on your car is absolutley :smokin:
tobester
16-12-2009, 21:44
The paintjob on your car is absolutley :smokin:

thank you! :agree:
rs250nut
16-12-2009, 21:52
thanks guys :)

I reckon if you tip about a litre of phase one vodka over the block that should clean it up a treat:laugh:

On a serious note who are you going to get to do it? When you have had it done and if the price is not silly could you let me know?
Kris M
16-12-2009, 22:24
John, im going to do it myself. We have access to some of the stuff at work :ho:
Spooky
16-12-2009, 22:24
I reckon if you tip about a litre of phase one vodka over the block that should clean it up a treat:laugh:

On a serious note who are you going to get to do it? When you have had it done and if the price is not silly could you let me know?

I've had one dipped and cleaned for £50ish.

There are chemicals you could use to do it yourself but I didn't fancy it so I just coughed up the dollar :p
tobester
17-12-2009, 18:10
I reckon if you tip about a litre of phase one vodka over the block that should clean it up a treat:laugh:

On a serious note who are you going to get to do it? When you have had it done and if the price is not silly could you let me know?

The price I paid was £50 on all three occassions. If you're anywhere near Berkshire then Classic & Modern Engine Services are the people I used, (01344) 455583. :)
Spooky
17-12-2009, 18:52
South Cerney Engineering. I've used these guys quite a bit and they spot on in terms of quality and pricing :agree:

They are based in Swindon just off the A419 near funnily enough, South Cerney :D
rs250nut
17-12-2009, 20:46
Thanks for the info chaps, ive got a rebuild coming up so will come in handy.:)