Jumping In The Mi16 Building Deepend

[Nathan 0]

I've just arranged to buy a knackered Mi16 which I plan on rebuilding over the winter. Now I've never attempted a full engine rebuild (done things like HG and fitting cams) so am after a bit of advice.

 

First off will I require an specialist tools? (I already have a pretty comprehensive tool kit)

 

Secondly I wouldn't mind having a bit of guidance on this so are there any books/manuals out there on the subject? Whats the Haynes book of lies like for this sort of thing, I could really do with something which gives all the tolerances so I can check everything as I go and fix/replace/swear at where necessary.

 

I'll have a budget of around £1.5-2k, but I wouldn't mind some new suspension/brakes for when I rip out my 1.6 lump!

[sorr 0]

Other than a socket set, torque wrench and other basic tools the only other things I used were:

 

Bore De-Glazer

Ring Compressor

 

and optionally

 

Engine Stand

 

All you will need lots of degreasant, Scotchbrite pads for cleaning and as an optional extra to make the radiator cowling and exhaust fit with the minimum effort an angle grinder. The making the exhuast fit is of some debate, some say it is not required but in my case it definately was.

 

But most importantly you will need need decent measuring equipment to check all is in spec. This is damned expensive so best to borrow or pay a machine shop to check things out.

 

Hope this helps.

Edited October 31, 2006 by sorr

[Rom 0]

The above ,i highlight the stand !

 

Engine Stand (is needed really, really makes things easier.)

Valve Spring Compressor (needs to be deep)

 

Haynes covers all this really. Inc tolerances etc,as well as some little tips etc. I thikn the things listed are all ive had to source. But im a mechanic, so my toll box is vast Though engine builds are a rareity at my place. Hence why i didnt have these.

That budget is plenty for a basic to mild rebuild.Providing your not going too much head work, cams etc. Cant think of anything else i used, ill add it if i do though. As said, micrometers, verniers, calipers etc all add up. SO worth while trying to borrow some.

[jackherer 543]

But im a mechanic, so my toll box is vast

 

 

yes, all mechanics have a high toll, thats why I do all work on cars myself

[max0 5]

Camera - Take millions of pictures of every thing so you can refere to them when you wounder how the hell it came apart. AS you will wounder how the hell it came apart

 

TORQUE ANGLE GAUGE

 

Piston ring compressor

 

Stand / Suitabible work top

 

loads of containers (ice cream tubs are useful) then you can put parts in from say a head / manifold bolts then its easy to find all the bits you need when putting it back together.

 

Empty baked bean tins are usefull for washing bits

 

Breaker bar

Edited October 31, 2006 by max0

[Nathan 0]

I'm an engineer/race mechanic so have plently of standard tools and measuring equipment so no worries there

 

We don't really do anything to with engines at work though, which is why I fancy having a crack at this.

 

Regarding stands, whats the best option? make my own or buy one?

 

Last dumb question which is the best haynes for the mi16? The lump I'll be working on is an iron block.

 

Cheers

[M@tt 77]

stand wise you can pick a clarke one up from machine mart fore about £32 which is more than adequete for working on an Mi

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=020110455

[welshpug 1,657]

engine Paint and brush!

 

big can of gunk!

[Jer309GTi 3]

stand wise you can pick a clarke one up from machine mart fore about £32 which is more than adequete for working on an Mi

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=020110455

 

I bought one of these recently, very good value for money