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Yeah it still works fine, but after Winton it became a little noisy. It won;t self-locate in neutral though so feels like an old datto 1600 box which I hate. But bearings are being replaced, second gear synchro is wrong (???!!) and there have been some metal filings from the thing that connects to the tailshaft yoke go through the box. It has an OS 1-3 set in it so I don't want to risk damaging them as the gearbox guys says they're perfect. Troy: Standard RB20 is the go! Tough as nails and cheap as chips is a winning combo imo. GTRBUR: Thanks for the info mate. I doubt they'll start from scratch on a new block, so we'll see what their solution is. The sleeving was $1800 in labour so I don't think they'll want to be doing that again in a hurry, but I'll let you know what they decide to do as I'd like to have a second opinion as engine building is not my forte.

What else is going in Troy? Just found out my gearbox requires a mild rebuild too, balls! I think I'm going to go sit in a corner and rock myself to sleep

Yeah I think it may be time for Marvin the Martian to go from my rear view mirror. He's not beinging me the luck anymore that's for sure! Funny thing is I was always worried about building a motor for this exact reason, but stock SR's are getting too long in the tooth and thought I'd have to bite the bullet one day, it's just a shame it hasn't gone as smoothly as I would have hoped. Thanks for the kind words, the support is appreciated

You're right about that! 5 years is great stuff, I'd love to have that sort of longevity eventually, not holding my breath though

Agreed in regards to the dipstick. I want it fixed rather than bandaged. My stock motor didn't ever do it, so I don't expect this motor to do it. Dave, I'm certainly not impressed with the current situation and won't be paying for any work to be done. I'm just glad I decided to have everything done 'in house' (not under one roof, but associates) otherwise this would have been even more of a nightmare. As for the bore, apparently it is due to the water in the oil causing it to be abrasive and score it slightly. Ryan: Thanks mate, replying now.

Thanks for the feedback Ian. We were wondering if the dipstick issue was a result of removing the stock pcv setup, so it may not be the piston rings/slightly scored bore entirely causing the issues. The engine builders did mention that this is a specific alloy block/sleeve issue which they don't see on iron blocks. But still better than a boat anchor up front I suppose

Ahhhh ok, that's what may not have occurred, causing my issues. Do you get much blow by? Mine blew the dipstick out on the dyno, hence why we were considering new rings. It may have been the slightly scored bore though. I'm just considering all options as I want it to stay together this time!

Not sure what the clunking may be, but from what I'm aware the aftermarket pillowball items wear a lot quicker than the stock stuff, not the other way around.

So, it turns out the sleeves have dropped slightly in the cylinder causing the leak. Because the head was decked last time i was off, but the block was not decked with it there is a slight variance and apparently not uncommon when removing the head for the first time in a sleeved alloy block. So the bores are getting a hone, and new rings are going in as well as bearing most likely. Any suggestions on rings? I was using CP rings with the CP pistons but have heard there may be better out there, but I may be limited due to the 90mm Piston size. Any suggestions welcomed

Looks nice mate. What's done to it?

What are you thinking of Troy?

Car looks fantastic Matt, and excellent shots as usual by Joel. Well done

I'll never tire of looking at that engine bay

I still wouldn't put those springs with the SS dampers, but some larger swaybars may make up for the softness of the super streets. The damper needs to control the spring, and it won't be able to do that being so mismatched I would think.

Ahhh nice one mate. Would be nice punting something relatively familiar around there too I'd imagine. Is it just a short term thing, I thought you were due back soon-ish?

You've got me confused now mate!

I wouldn't think the SS Damper would cope particularly well with such a high spring rate without revalving. Have you got bigger swaybars?

So the E39 M5 Troy?? Nice!

Thanks Noel, it can only get better though I suppose!

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Indeed mate, just hoping I forget about all this once I've got it back as I'm pretty soured on the whole thing. Lucky I have the car in my posession at the moment though, it reminds me why I don't just strip the thing and sell it... I love it too much Thanks Ian. I'm not planning on paying for it, I've already paid for a completed, running engine and have yet to receive one! I was just wanting to test out the 285rwkw's before I decided what to do with my turbo kit but no such luck.... I've always had some rotten car luck, I don't know what it is about me! I guess I should have realised the signs when I had two cars stolen in 3 months when I was 18

Far from happy Greg, very far from... I hope for everyone involved's sake this is the last time the motor comes out without getting some serious km's on it first.

My girlfriend and Dad got me this for my birthday which was awesome. Also have some OMP boots and dodgy Nitro helmet, which is comfy enough. Might pick up a Bell or Stilo soon though.

We pulled the head off after Winton as it had a tiny oil leak coming from the top of the oil pump. When we pulled it off we found it to be from an unused bolt hole as it's a GTi-R pump. We tried using the same gasket again as it had only just gone in and there was water in the oil, so we got another one and now it's leaking again. Engine is out now and getting pulled down today to see what the go is. I'm just hoping it's not the sleeves, but the engine builders don't seem to think it will be. So draining. Thanks Al. I was hoping to be there too mate, but no luck lately...

They didn't cost me 6k