Looking good mate. I have a wasted spark kit for mine as well, Got everything i need now just looking for the right time to start the resto/rebuild.  

Engine is out.
Rebuild time!
 

The sierra section is a bit quiet!
 
Here is my progress.
 





 
I pulled the engine down and measured it all up. Std bore. Std,Std crank.
I stripped the head and sent it out for a freshen up. It got new exhaust guides and reseated valves. Inlet guides were good still.
 
I took the bottom end to Applied Automotive and got them to crack test the crank. That was all ok. It may be able to run new std size bearings again!
Also getting the rods resized and new little ends.
I will be getting a cometic mls head gasket and acl race bearings for big ends and mains.
The pistons arived last week, so Applied can get it bored, honed and get it all balanced.
If all goes well I will get it back next week and start the cleaning and assembly!

Ok. To my suprise I got a call today telling me the machining was done and to bring a huge wad of cash and come get it!
So the list of work was.
Block, tunnel bore mains, bore and hone .5mm oversize, very light skim of the deck.
          The skim allowed me to go to a cometic mls head gasket.
Rods, Resize big ends, new small end bushes and balance.
Crank, After 24 years and 135000miles the crank was std std. And im glad to say it still is std std. All it was given was a light polish. The machinists were very excited about the cranks condition. It passed all there straightness and crack tests. They then balanced it up with flywheel,clutch, crank pulley ect . All good.
Here are the pics.
Block wraped in plastic! It will be running ARP main studs and head studs.

Rods with new ARP bolts, new little end bushes, resized & balanced


Std, Std crank, polished and balanced.

Now its time for cleaning, measuring, measuring, cleaning, cleaning and assembly! Probably more cleaning before assembly.

 

Got a good days work on the engine today.
I built the head back up then got it all together again.
Will get it back in the car tomorrow.

I got the engine in and running today.
I fitted a new Airtec 70mm intercooler and Airtec 60mm radiator.
So I spent a bit of time sorting that out. Only problem is now there is no room for my Aircon condenser. So i will remove it for now and get something fitted up later.
Also had a oil leak from my oil pressure switch. So I will replace that too.
Should be good to go for a drive tomorrow.
Oil pressure was good and the tappets quiet. So far so good!

Here's a comparison of a std 2wd intercooler and the Airtec unit.


Pic of it running!


 

Nice, what are the plans for it nows its freshened up??  cheers O

Its my daily so it will be getting driven.
Will do some track days. Just enjoy it!
Next year I will get a different turbo and make a bit more power.
 
You dont own a 2000GT  Capri with a 2lt V4 do you?

Nice, i drive my saph at least once a week now aswell, i cant stop driving it. ;) (should have bought 1 a long time ago)
Yes i had 2 2.0lt v4's 1 manual and 1 auto, but auto now sold
cheers Owen

Hi Brett, nice work on the engine.  I had intended to rebuild the engine when I had the car but alas never got around to it.  How's it feel on the road?
Regards, Matt.
 
PS - just a question regarding the forum.  Depending how I access it, google search etc....  I got quite different results.  It's like a parrallel forum is operating where  I can only see half of the content.  Any ideas??