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[TBOWGN]

I've been waiting for too long for my friend to finish building my RVR 4G63 forged engine so it's time to get someone in to do it.
The job is at home in my garage on the Gold Coast. I have everything there ready to go. Once the the engine has been put back to a short block and timed I can do the rest myself.

I'm after someone with proven experience building forged engines (ideally 4G63's)... Job is cash, including meals at mine, beer and a bed if wanted.

Some electrical work may be needed also, plus work for future modifications in the near future.

Call me to discuss details further.

Lars
0422878114

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[jack be nimble]

http://m.ebay.com.au...9491?nav=SEARCH

this book is really good. There is a heap of things to be done before putting it together (on a good build). Its all in this book and you could do it before you get someone in to assemble the engine. Assembly is only part of it. Its like painting, all the work is in the prep.

[TBOWGN]

Thanks bud, I'll suss it out

[MDK87]

Lars, I have that book if you wanna have a squiz next time you're around.

[jack be nimble]

Its pretty chev v8 based, but a engine is a engine.

[TBOWGN]

Perfect!

[mymidlifecrisis]

www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGT_yinKL7uRiZmTjC17RQ

 

Jafromobile on youtube seems to be pretty good with the 4G's

[MDK87]

Mannnnnnnnn ^ that guy can talk! 
I really appreciate his videos, going to the effort of recording and uploading for the masses, but sometimes, something he could cover in 10mins becomes a 35min video.

It kinda deters you from watching more. Having said that, I've watched quite a few whilst procrastinating.

[jack be nimble]

And his accent shits me. His voice drones on and on.pretty good use of fast forward tho and good info too.

[Benzo4gT]

LOL, I like his droll tone, it's almost therapeutic. I use his vids as refreshers and motivators.

 

I figure if he can put so much time doing the work and then recording it, plus doing the sound in post, then I have no excuse to sit on my arse when there is 4g related work to be done in my shed!

[TBOWGN]

Loving these vids.... Nearly gives me the confidence to do it myself

[Evo-00x]

Reassembling an engine is pretty easy after a machine shop has done all the boring, honing etc. You should DIY.

When taking a block to get done, also take the rods and pistons and crank and clutch. Get the whole bottom end assembly balanced and ask them to fit the pistons to the rods and set the piston to bore clearances up according to the piston specs (take the box and paperwork for the pistons with you). You might want to go that extra step and ask for a line bore too.

When you get it all back, assemble it according to the Workshop Manual which guides you through it step by step checking bearing crush, crank and rod lateral tolerance, ring gap etc.

Bottom ends are actually very basic.

[Dave_GSR1.8]

But, you do need a proper shed! A windblown dusty carport off a dirt road is probably not the place to be doing this sort of thing...

[jack be nimble]

Wheel the engine stand into the lounge room....
but in the op I see a concrete floor and a metal workbench. Looks like a garage at least. Perfect with a good sweep and a hose down for the dust.

[Dave_GSR1.8]

LOL, sorry, I was lamenting my lack of facilities, I'd just about kill for a decent garage/shed with space for workshop facilitittys.

[evo-gsr]

The tittys you mention above would be enough for me in the garage.....

[Dave_GSR1.8]

Yes, my mind must have been wandering, workshop, beer, titties., all in the one place... focus... focus...

[evo-gsr]

Focus on the tittys....and only the tittys.

[TBOWGN]

Haha... Yep got the garage and all the gear.... I'm still a bit hesitant about trying my first forged build myself tho.... Too much time and money already spent for me to try it out... Got everything done mentioned above already, looks like my mate has come back on board too
Hopefully another month away before I turn the key