Zuk G16a Rebuild - Cracked Block

[dtchch]

So before xmas I bought an Escudo. Over the break it overheated with signs of a head gasket failure (burning coolant, exhaust in radiator).

So I started pulling the head






I took the head into Flemmings to be tested and reconditioned. Nek minit, I discover the cracked block

Crack between cyl 3&4

So the out came the block


And I sourced a good replacement this week


Bought a new clutch kit, spigot bearing and rear crank seal. Put that together last night as well as the throw out bearing

All ready to go back in this weekend.

I've ordered most of the parts I need - head gasket, intake mani gasket, water pump, thermostat gasket, cam and front crank seals. Valve stem seals to go to Flemmings to put in the head.
Waiting to hear back from Holland's to see if they can source the head bolts, crank bolt, timing belt cover/seal and water hoses.

It's getting there though, all going perfect I should have it done next weekend - but I always give myself an extra week for those wee problems which present themselves

[dtchch]

I got my head back finally!
I want to give a thumbs up to Flemings Cylinder Heads in CHCH, no fault of his own it took a long time (more to do with me faffing around looking for parts).
He did the work asked quickly, got the parts really cheap and even did the valve seating on the intake side free of charge because it wasn't up to scratch. Cheers buddy!

So last night I attached the intake manifold and chucked the lot back on the block, and hooked everything back up


I went and got some oil and a filter today. Tonight I will install the cambelt, do the cam timing, set the valve clearance, install the dissy and rough time. Install the exhaust manifold, radiator and fan and I should be about ready to fire her up!

[dtchch]

Job done, she goes hard



I just need to make a gasket for the heater send hose on the head because its got a slow leak.
Might have to go find some mud this week