anyone know any sites...

[robbie]

that give step by step instructions in rebuilding a petrol motor?

it should pretty much be the same concept for a petrol motor I guess.. looking to rebuild a 22R soon for my bundy, want to give it a crack myself

[Area54]

Seriously, you might be able to do a course - you get to do the rebuild during the course - with an experienced teacher to help you through the stages, and also without you having to buy exotic tools.

[robbie]

you dont need heaps of tools to do a rebuild do ya? I mean, send the block away for the machine work etc..

will need a torque wrench, the tool they used to compress the rings around the piston, what else? no idea here..

[Area54]

There are a lot of accurate measurements as well (bearings, oil clearances etc), depends how much time you have to run the parts around and have them measured by the shops. You can always benefit from someone elses experience - got any motor mates? Also depends on what sort of quality you want - just a re-reing or total, long term reliable full rebuild?

[robbie]

yer, but I want to do it myself so I can learn to do it and do it when ever I want to in future

[Area54]

I can understand that, but it's good to learn from an experienced person (there are a lot of mistakes you can make - you dont want an unreliable motor in a fourby)

[robbie]

true that

[bazzle]

Ypu can enroll in an after hours engine rebuilbing class at your local Tech college.
Then the notes youll get will have pratically experience att.

Bazzle

[bogged]

you dont need heaps of tools to do a rebuild do ya? ..

if your serious here about the tools ( ), leave it to someone else.. Theres lots of tools needed, and then some special ones, and lots of bandaids for knuckles.

Buy yourself a set of workshop manuals, not cheap, but well worth it. they are usually step by step on what you need, and show tools, torque settings, what to take off in what order, and put back, etc...
www.pitstop.net.au is a good place to try


Usually a shifter, multi grips, and a rubber hammer are enough for an engine rebuild

[robbie]

heh good call bogged, I was under the impression a torque wrench was the most expensive tool in rebuilding / freshening up a motor.. (apart from workshop machines)