Rising from the ashes is Hiho with the original motor plus new rings, big end bearings and a reconditioned head.

The current motor was blowing too much blue smoke, and although it had got me out of alot of trouble, it just used too much oil for my likings. I removed it by removing the gearbox and then just plonking the motor onto some wood blocks. Then i jacked the car high enough to drag the motor clear.

The fresh motor i installed more or less as a bare long motor. I raised the motor up on wooden blocks, tilting it and sliding another in until it was high enough to insert the engine mount pin. Then, with the engine lower at the flywheel end it was easy to slide the gearbox up, bolt it on and raise the motor and gearbox up to install the gearbox mount.


Next was the tedious reassembly of the exhaust, plumbing, wiring, inlet manifold, waterpump, injector pump, drive shafts etc. This was a great opportunity to replace some suspect parts like a inner CV joint and glow plugs.


Tomorrow i will time the cam and pump, install the oil drain plug (must not forget!!!) and fill it with fluids. Any last words of advice or encouragment are welcome