New bolts - by the book 300 deg - 4th bolt - pulled the helicoil out of the block. I am over these bloody aluminium blocks. Does a 1.9 16v head fit on a 2.0 steel block?
I have never experienced this with any steel blocks in the past. I don't have any hair left.
...over it!
You used new bolts?
I always just torque the bolts to 65 ft lbs or so. Never had any problem.
Yes 1.9 head will fit 2.0 block, need to use a 1.9 diesel head bolt above the water pump.
I have a 2 litre rebuilt with 1.9 head and Piper cams/solid lifters. Want a few dollars though. This engine has throttle bodies which I'm happy to sell on their own.
Yup New bolts, copper grease on clean threads and under bolt head. Followed torque setting but it's the 300 deg rotate the kills me every time. Did it on both 8 valves and now this. I wasnt going to do the 300deg in the first place. I was going 25 - 50 - 75 but took note of the balance of knowledge base.
I gather your staying with the alloy block if your asking this?
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Mark get two sets and I will go for it with you? That is if you do get them that is? Need any help??? Happy to assist and learn plus bring a good torque wrench.
I want mine on the road too with the hp to knock most things off a straight line red light drag and the ability to deliver and brake.
I do miss my Si. I'd have another one in a heartbeat.