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no packages yet...early next week I'm told. so no assembly this weekend. I have some paint touch up to do and lots of organizing though... I just ran some calculations... with a total of 0.048inches of material removed from the head and block, I am 0.2mm away from the engine being...

haha thanks. I love them too duane!! most definitely be ready for then, that's my target date, but for a different reason...the 13th annual toronto supra club (my club) meet is on that weekend and I can't miss it for the world. drag racing, show and shine and cruises...on top of that, I've...

just a small update to keep you guys happy for the weekend. Iran out of sandpaper for the valve cover so I can't finish it, but I did get some more painting done, and I picked up a couple things! first, my alternator. It's basically fully rebuilt now, I asked them to clean it up but once they...

something from my own knowledge, what I've read online, car magazines and confirmed by my machinist (whom has done this many times). when you think of it objectively, this is definitely the best way to do it. you should get the results you want on the wear front, while remaining conservative...

mono grade just straight up scares me IJ. But I haven't done it yet, so I'm all ears.

first of all, I'm going to use cheap 5w30 and a quality filter. that's a personal choice...there is plenty of info on this all over supramania so I won't explain why I came to this conclusion. I will start the car and let it warm up, take it around town at relatively low speeds (2nd and third...

I had a long conversation with my machinist tonight and he agrees with the break in method I have chosen... so....since I talked to him, that must mean I picked something up??? yes...I did! the piston and rod are assembled back together. He was able to fix the problem caused by the circlip...

you're not kidding! I still have a valvecover that needs polishing! it's only half done! just not motivated right now...I really cherish the few hours of relaxation I have when when I get home from work. I've just be doing small steps at a time so I don't get too frustrated. I'm past the...

waiting for parts :( will be assembled this weekend, with many pics! installation starting august 1st

good work on the wheels mang! I know the hard work that goes into getting such a finish! http://forums.celicasupra.com/showthread.php?t=13251 great work man, they look fantastic

did some painting yesterday. all the POR-5 stuff (iron/steel) parts that I wanted to paint is done. just some more aluminum coloured paint left to do, and polish the second valve cover, which I intend on doing today. feels good to know that everything metal on the engine should never rust...

excellent work gilsdorf. your polishing work looks amazing! I love the valvecovers.

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weezl, yeah it definatley needs to be reamed and or replaced..the bushing that is. Yes, this is my first bottom end I have ever done but I have read about the processes for a couple years, have a general understand of how these things work and have the TSRM in hand. I'm studying to be an...

thanks mark! let's hope I don't overlook anything and it runs well!! here's an update for today: rods are assembled and rings are on them, but #2 will need a rework.. It wasn't going together smoothly into the piston and then snagged the bushing on the rod end. it definatley needs to be...

ahhh those are always a good time I helped the other steve with a set of those in a junkyard. can anyone say seized? thanks man

your wish is my command! haha

today was an excellent day. Jamie came over again and we plastigauged the mains and rods. Everything came out perfect! they all have consistent, straight lines and are within spec. main number 2 and 7 are slightly on the loose side of the allowable tolerance, but still within spec. rods are all...

weezl, I think that may be the best picture I have ever seen

block properly prepped for the POR-15 (marine clean, metal ready and dried thoroughly) first coat of paint Jamie stopped by when I was topcoating with the engine enamel. here it is done! very happy with how it turned out! smooth and shiny! I can't tell you how long I've waited for this...