Engine overhaul - reassembly sequence

Engine removal and overhaul procedures / Engine overhaul - reassembly sequence

1 Before reassembly begins, ensure that all new parts have been obtained, and that all necessary tools are available. Read through the entire procedure to familiarise yourself with the work involved, and to ensure that all items necessary for reassembly of the engine are at hand. In addition to all normal tools and materials, thread-locking compound will be needed. A suitable tube of liquid sealant will also be required for the joint faces that are fitted without gaskets. It is recommended that the manufacturers own products are used, which are specially formulated for this purpose; the relevant product names are quoted in the text of each Section where they are required.

2 In order to save time and avoid problems, engine reassembly should ideally be carried out in the following order: a) Crankshaft.

b) Piston/connecting rod assemblies.

c) Oil pump (see Chapter 2A) d) Sump (see Chapter 2A) e) Flywheel (see Chapter 2A) f) Cylinder head and gasket (see Chapter 2A) g) Timing belt sprockets and timing be/t (see Chapter 2A)
h) Engine external components and ancillaries.

i) Auxiliary drive pulleys and belts.

3 At this stage, all engine components should be absolutely clean and dry, with all faults repaired. The components should be laid out (or in individual containers) on a completely clean work surface.