ALVIS 21 TE ENGINE REBUILD
FOLLOWING ON FROM FULL BODY AND PAINTWORK RESTORATION RECENTLY
COMPLETED HERE, ITS NOW TIME TO ATTEND TO MECHANICAL ASPECTS OF
THE CAR, PRIMARILY THE ENGINE ITSELF. A NASTY WATER LEAK FROM CYLINDER
HEAD WAS NOTICED AFTER STATIC RUNNING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, AND A
FAILED HEAD GASKET DIAGNOSED. WE ARE CARRYING OUT ENHANCEMENTS
TO THE ENGINE TO IMPROVE LONG TERM RELIABILITY, SUCH AS BESPOKE FLANGE
NUTS AS ONE EXAMPLE.
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STRIPDOWN COMMENCES (08/05/2024)
The engine carefully removed, now being dismantled to inspect damage from failed
head gasket, and wear and tear from prior use. Rocker rail separated, blasted with
air line, soaked in kerosene. Inlet manifold, thermostat housing etc bead blasted.
Head studs replaced. Block and head checked for flatness. Exhaust face skimmed
due to excessive pitting.
MARCH 2025 (30/11/-0001)
THE PROJECT HAS MADE A LOT OF PROGRESS SINCE THE LAST
REPORT. CHROMES NOW BACK ON, BOTH SCREENS HAVE BEEN
PUT BACK IN. GETTING HEADLAMP POSITIONING (TO MATCH THE
FACORY SPECS) WAS TRICKY, BUT THESE NOW BACK ON THE CAR.
WE HAD THE UNDERTRAYS THAT PROTECT EXHAUST ETC SAND
BLASTED, BUT THIS EXPOSED QUITE A FEW HOLES IN SEVERAL OF
THEM. WE ARE NOW MAKING REPLICAS OF THESE AND WILL PAINT
WITH BLACK RAPTOR - A TOUGH TYPE OF TWOPACK STONECHIP.
DEC 2024 (30/11/-0001)
INTERIOR INSULATION COMPLETE, VERY STYLISH WOOL HEADLINING INSTALLED
ON-SITE HERE BY OUR REGULAR UPHOLSTERER, MUCH OF THE BODY CHROME
HAS BEEN FITTED, ENGINE REBUILD COMPLETE AND CAR RUNNING WELL. NEXT
STAGES INCLUDE FITTING REMAINING WINDOW CHROMES AND STEREO SYSTEM
ETC.
GENERAL REFIT (30/11/-0001)
General refit underway, sound deadening pads now installed throughout, have
fitted a Facet electric fuel pump, refitted the wiper motor etc.
