Following replacement of all the timing chains and tensioners, head gaskets, valve stem seals, water pump, thermostat tower, valley hoses, drive belt idlers and belt, clearing out the sump, cleaning and polishing all the parts before reassembly, replacing the fuel pump and fuel filter, priming the oilways by turning it over with the fuel pump relay removed and the spark plugs out, and then this was the first go at starting it with everything connected.
Even after all that oil priming, it still rattles alarmingly until the oil pressure build up. We've run it once more since this, and it's now much more smoothly.
7 окт 2024
