Well....the inevitable happened today....UPDATED - IT RUNS AGAIN....eventually!!!

[V8 00USH]

Last nights update, unfortunately I only managed to get a quick hour in...but any progress is progress right?

Started off in a positive manner by fitting a couple of new parts..

New LPG coolant temperature sensor - mine was having issues in that it would kick onto LPG when the engine was still cold.




Then fitted the new front crank seal...



That then meant I could fit the crank pulley mounting flange


Then it was time to address the dipstick.....removed the LH rocker cover, upper chain cover and Vanos solenoid which then enabled me to maneuver the dipstick into it's locating hole.


New dipstick sealing hardware


All fitted into place...


With the upper chain cover removed I was able to very easily address the Vanos seal issue I had been having...



Fitted all the left hand side back together and then finally fitted the new hydraulic chain tensioner




(look at the dirt underneath that.....I'll have to sort that!!!)

Repeated the same thing on the RH side bank then got the newly painted rocker bolts and loosely fitted the rockers back on - just waiting on my new bolt solution to turn up...




Next visits jobs include.....mounting the inlet manifold, fit up the breather system and loom - then we may attempt a test start before putting any other ancillaries back on again.

[crystalworks]

How are you getting the paint to adhere to the fasteners? Anytime I try to paint fasteners, they strip almost immediately as soon as I try to tighten them.

[Overboost]

You do excellent work, love the complete documentation!

I have to tell you I cringe though every time I see the intake ports wide open. Throw some shop towels in those holes!