WE now have the engine timed up, having set the timing of camshafts and fuel pump with the crankshaft last month, and we’ve fitted the exhaust and turbocharger. This month, we continue by fitting the many other ancillaries, sensors, mounts and pulleys. By the end of this session, the engine will be ready to fit into the car.
The process is broadly a continuation of the approach of last month, working methodically, being organised and following the torque settings religiously. Organising the parts and fixings to be ready to hand is also time well used.
One notable part that we’re changing this month is the sump. The new engine comes with a Transit sump, so we’re swapping that for a Defender part which is identical in appearance, apart from a cut-out
