Dan's phase 2 1.8xs toy build

[Niall]

yeah 16v 1.8. That was on 91k at rebuild. It was very odd because it went very quickly. Literally a matter of weeks and it was burning a litre of oil every 70 odd miles. Only thing i didnt go was fit the new piston rings and scrapers as i dont have the tools but ive got a good rebuild shop nearish to me who supplied all the parts for the engine rebuild and cleaned up the pistons and fitted the rings and scrapers for £200 all in.

It really benefitted from a rebuild. was very very lively once it had been rebuilt. I just couldnt justify the extra cost of a new ecu and repairing the rust.

Have to be fairly careful working with the pistons and liners when the head is off. The liner seats are very shallow so they do move a bit. Dont turn the engine over without holding the liners in place (hence the big sockets lol) and try not to knock them. Worst thing would be to knock one, not realise then rebuild it and its mixing oil and water!
It was actually grant (guy who came to get a harness bar from you the other week) who bought the engine from me. He lives just round the corner from me so your not far so if you ever want any help with your rebuild, shout and i can pop over at some point!