Project LE

[IJ.]

think you will find that a vast improvement over the original multi piece cork and rubbish gasket

i use them on the race engines in the VK and they just don't leak ( bliss .... )

Great to hear Smitty thanks for that!

Single biggest improvement in the LS1 was the sealing side of things, have gotten spoilt and forgotten just how bad the older engines are..

[Jason01]

Today End!

Well that's it buttoned up, I used a one piece rubber sump gasket to see if I can head off the Holden Oil leaks

It's probably a bit late now for this one IJ but I find that a dab of black silicon in the corners just makes doubly sure, otherwise just install dry and clean. I replaced two of them in the car (HQ) many years ago until I realised that I'd screwed up the timing cover gasket and that was causing the leak.

Jason.

[IJ.]

It's probably a bit late now for this one IJ but I find that a dab of black silicon in the corners just makes doubly sure, otherwise just install dry and clean. I replaced two of them in the car (HQ) many years ago until I realised that I'd screwed up the timing cover gasket and that was causing the leak.

Jason.

LOL Thanks Jason, one step ahead of you on that!

Always apply a dab of silicone in the corners even on LS series, just a hold over from the bad old days!

[IJ.]

Today End!

Quick trip down to Melbourne to collect the Tailshaft and some coolant and bits and pieces, plugs Dizzy cap Rotor button and so on!

[lmoengnr]

That engine looks too good, need to respray it with 'oil stain tinter' for a more authentic look!

[IJ.]

That engine looks too good, need to respray it with 'oil stain tinter' for a more authentic look!

LOL I can't for the life of me remember what they looked like new, can only remember them a couple of years old dusty and stained....

[Micks]

Quick trip down to Melbourne to collect the Tailshaft

What's happening with the shaft IJ, Balancing?

[IJ.]

What's happening with the shaft IJ, Balancing?

It's a large diameter 1 Tonner shaft Mick, had it shortened balanced and new Uni's.

[Micks]

That's right if memory serves the Utes, panel vans & tonners had the heavier units fitted.

[IJ.]

Yeah much larger diameter!

Critical speed would have been a joke in the smaller diameter at that length.

[IJ.]

Today End!

Went down and finished off the Engine this morning, figured out what's left to do then sorted through some of the Trans parts so it's ready to go.

[IJ.]

Today End!

Swapped the LSD Disc brake rear end in as the 1/2 a car Surplus is being collected tomorrow so figured while I was sorting alll the parts the Drum rear end may as well go back!

[Micks]

The disc brake swap on these pretty straight forward bolt in replacement mate?

[IJ.]

The disc brake swap on these pretty straight forward bolt in replacement mate?

From memory yeah, did mine 20+ years ago though so a little sketchy on the details, I know I have to remove the RPV from the Master and pretty sure Statesman lines and handbrake cables finish it off!

[Micks]

Makes sense, never ventured that far in my old HZ. Know well they're under braked in a manual, be far worse in an auto.