Engine Repair

Been busy with other things and couldn't get to working on the triumph. One of the things taking my time was my boating hobby. Last weekend I sold the boat. That will no longer get in the way.

This Saturday i pulled the motor to begin the timing chain guide repair. I bought the donor car cheap as this needed to be done. With the engine out I figured It would be fairly straight forward. Won't bore you with the details as VR6 motors aren't the focus of this forum. But one hang up is the oil pump needs replaced. Due to issues with the timing chain (the pump is driven by the chain) the impeller/gear was pushed hard against the back casting scoring both. Also the high pressure fuel pump cam was surface fatiguing so that needs replaced too. So need some more parts before it can go back together.

Good Bye Donor Car

 Well it has been awhile since last update. Sadly my time has been taken with other things and being able to enjoy my hobby has taken a back seat. While not directly related, but well it is, the engine donor car is finally gone! The few min I had free was spent grabbing the parts that I might want from it so it could be sent away. That day came this past weekend.

They say the happiest day of a boater is the day they buy and sell the boat. Well for a donor car that is just a true. Very happy to finally have the shell out of my way. Next free time I get can be back on the Triumph. Maybe in a couple more weekends.