Anybody fancy rebuilding my c1j?

[Slammed 66]

I've still got the engine that came out of my old extra many years ago. It was built by Ian Nixon of Europarts as his own engine for his old E plate drag car.

It was a great engine with low comp pistons and a seriously well ported head. On a standard carb and standard t2 it made 173bhp and 226lb of torque at 19 psi through a pace intercooler. So it was a bit special.

The van eventually ended up written off and I pulled the engine and put it into storage. Badly.

It's now seized and needs freeing off. I've tried oil down the bores but its stuck solid. I think removing the pistons to check the rings are free and replacing the shells should see it right but I'm certainly no expert.

I would do it myself but I always work at a snails pace, I loose stuff, I'm not methodical, I have no patience at all and I'm a master of bodgerey.

I have also just bought a Europarts can which will also want fitting.

So....

Anyone feeling brave enough? :laugh:

[dangerous dave]

id drop that bottom end off to a machined shop, let the pro's do it.. you'll need shells/ring/hone and all sorts if its bad and anyone here will only have to send it off on your behalf:)

[Slammed 66]

id drop that bottom end off to a machined shop, let the pro's do it.. you'll need shells/ring/hone and all sorts if its bad and anyone here will only have to send it off on your behalf:)

I know what you're saying Dave but don't know who i could trust to do the work. Certainly no engine builders in my area.

Anyone got any recommendations?

Want a good job doing and my cam fitting and timing up properly but at the same time i'm not wanting to pay through the nose.

[JP Racing]

I had a company called scholar engineering clean my block and measure all the crank and get the right bearings for my f7p. Also they did some flywheels and re padded some clutches :) they were really good bit of a trek for you I think they are on the A140 between Norwich and Ipswich but I would highly recommend them :) you might be able to speak to them and courier it down :)

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Don't mind doing it if you want mate, I don't mind doing jobs like that

[Slammed 66]

Don't mind doing it if you want mate, I don't mind doing jobs like that



You were my first choice mark but I didn't want to bother you as I thought you had hung up the spanners.

I'd be over the moon if you'd take this on buddy :agree:

[Markey Mark (BD)]

You were my first choice mark but I didn't want to bother you as I thought you had hung up the spanners.

I'd be over the moon if you'd take this on buddy :agree:

I've stopped a lot of work but building engines doesn't take much room up (no need for car here), plus enjoy doing them

[Slammed 66]

I've stopped a lot of work but building engines doesn't take much room up (no need for car here), plus enjoy doing them

Awesome. The job is yours then mate :D

I'll arrange getting the engine down to you shortly. Is next month alright?

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Awesome. The job is yours then mate :D

I'll arrange getting the engine down to you shortly. Is next month alright?


Yeah that's perfect with me mate, engine stand is empty so all ready to crack on with it

[kentraider]

I can vouch for marks engine builds.......
Mustard :smokin:

[Slammed 66]

Yeah that's perfect with me mate, engine stand is empty so all ready to crack on with it

Cool, ill get it down to you after my next pay day, so first week of June if that's ok?

You've changed address now haven't you?

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Cool, ill get it down to you after my next pay day, so first week of June if that's ok?

You've changed address now haven't you?

Yeah that's good with me mate, yeah moved house now nearer time give me a shout and i'll send you my new address