Gazzar Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Hopefully I'll start the rebuild of my 2495 petrol this month. I've never built an engine, I've done a few cylinder heads, but never an engine. What assembly essentials do I need? Lubes, sealants, greases, thread lockers? I think I've most things, but don't want to be half way into something and realise I'm without...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 If it's sitting in the workshop for any length of time, some sort of light oil coating is a good idea, don't want shiny new bits going rusty! Rock Oil etc. do "laying up" or "fogging" oil for this sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Best advise I could ever give is read the manual a few times first. That will give you a shopping list of all the tools and consumables you'll need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 A engine stand makes a better working height, full set of gaskets for the engine, read the manual, do some dry fits so you know what goes where & in what order, no need to bolt things down for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Thanks, fogging oil, sounds ideal to spray on the whole Landrover! I've a decent stand, extended it 18 inches so it's at a useful height. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Ring pliers. Valve spring compressor (I have a couple of sets, happy to post you one). Assembly lube. Plastigauge. Dial indicator with magnetic base. Should be all you need above the stuff you already have or need for a head gasket job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Assembly lube? How is that different from normal stuff? I've all the rest, except the plastic gauge, which I'll get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Gazzar said: Assembly lube? How is that different from normal stuff? I've all the rest, except the plastic gauge, which I'll get. Cams come with assembly lube (at least mine did), I think it's stickier so hangs around while the oil pressure comes up on the first start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 A tin of carb cleaner to clean threads prior to threadlocking. I buy clear PVC tube of the correct bore to cut into pieces for covering the threads of the conrod bolts to protect the crank journals from damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Yes, I'll use brake cleaner, and dress the threads, and I used pipe when I was taking the pistons out, figured that one fairly quick. It's a good tip, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, lo-fi said: Ring pliers. Valve spring compressor (I have a couple of sets, happy to post you one). Assembly lube. Plastigauge. Dial indicator with magnetic base. Should be all you need above the stuff you already have or need for a head gasket job Thanks for the offer, I have one, from years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Gazzar said: Assembly lube? How is that different from normal stuff? I've all the rest, except the plastic gauge, which I'll get. Yep, Fridge nailed it. Clings to whatever you put it on, doesn't run off or out while you complete the rest of the build. Not essential, but great knowing you've given the bearings the best chance possible as the oil system primes. Sounds like you're all set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 has it got the annoying cork T seals around the rear main cap? You will need some aluminium sliders to aid fitting them if so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Beer can material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I find a laptop/tablet open with LR4x4's search facility a god send. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 38 minutes ago, Badger110 said: I find a laptop/tablet open with LR4x4's search facility a god send. I find the parts book most useful when re-assembling stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 & the relevant workshop manual for torque values Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 Got all that stuff, Inc laptop in the workshop. I'm really looking forward to this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 What about a box for the nuts and bolts left over ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 1 hour ago, smallfry said: What about a box for the nuts and bolts left over ? The floor? Good call, though. I keep a few compartmentalised boxes handy to organise things for reassembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 Cheap cutlery trays work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Gazzar said: Cheap cutlery trays work for me. Ikea do some nice little stainless bowl things with a magnetic base and a screw-on see-thru lid, honestly they make regular magnetic parts trays look badly thought-out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Hunter Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 For my strip down I noted and numbered every action on my laptop and used numbered ziplock bags to contain the removed components. Also, take photos, lots and lots of them, since they don't cost anything. My complete vehicle strip down is recorded in nearly 700 actions and just under 600 photos. And I didn't take enough! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/9/2020 at 9:18 PM, FridgeFreezer said: Cams come with assembly lube (at least mine did), I think it's stickier so hangs around while the oil pressure comes up on the first start. And for the rest of the engine I'd use Graphogen (graphited engine assembly paste). I was put into this stuff years ago by Richard Turner (Turner Engineering). He builds all his engines with it. Like the cam lube Fridge mentioned it will not run off over time, so you'll get good first start protection. Also wear some nitrile gloves, as the Graphogen will make your hands very black 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 On 2/25/2020 at 7:42 AM, mickeyw said: And for the rest of the engine I'd use Graphogen (graphited engine assembly paste). I was put into this stuff years ago by Richard Turner (Turner Engineering). He builds all his engines with it. Like the cam lube Fridge mentioned it will not run off over time, so you'll get good first start protection. Also wear some nitrile gloves, as the Graphogen will make your hands very black 😁 Thank you, sounds very useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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