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by Llessur
Mon Dec 16, 2024 5:04 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Identification of an interesting 6 cylinder engine
Replies: 1
Views: 2595

Identification of an interesting 6 cylinder engine

I've got the opportunity to buy an apparently rebuilt 6 cylinder engine from a deceased estate, the person who unfortunately passed away being the owner of an engine reconditioning business. There are a number of engines, all with new paint, core plugs and clear other signs of work being sold by the ...
by Llessur
Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Transmission
Topic: Why no love for autos?
Replies: 29
Views: 100945

Re: Why no love for autos?


Theee best car ive ever owned,a good few years ago now mind was the Vectra 2.5 V6 estate in manual. As this is a Triumph Forum, and not a Vauxhall Forum, i will end that here. BUT the Triumph 2.5 auto is a completely different beast. For its day , and its time, i wish i was there !
For instance ...
by Llessur
Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: What is this camshaft?
Replies: 1
Views: 4128

What is this camshaft?

Any thoughts on this camshaft profile for a stock rebuilt 2500 S engine which will be running on twin SUs?

https://i.imgur.com/FIjqdPAl.jpg

I sent my 307621 for a regrind but the specs on what's come back doesn't seem to match the profile I expected. From what I can find online it's pretty close ...
by Llessur
Wed Jul 07, 2021 12:15 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Camshaft options
Replies: 1
Views: 3783

Camshaft options

I'm (still) in the process of rebuilding the engine from my 2500S and things are finally starting to take shape.

My camshaft showed some light pitting to a couple of the lobes so I've sent it off to a reputable place in Victoria (Clive Cams) for inspection and hopefully a re-grind.

The cam is a ...
by Llessur
Tue May 18, 2021 2:00 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Oil Pressure Gauge options
Replies: 9
Views: 15294

Re: Oil Pressure Gauge options

Good options re the eyeball vent - thanks both. I definitely have some spares knocking around so I might see what I can do with one of those. The clock location would work well for me as mine doesn't work anyway...
by Llessur
Mon May 17, 2021 1:43 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Oil Pressure Gauge options
Replies: 9
Views: 15294

Oil Pressure Gauge options

I'm gradually approaching the tail end of my engine rebuild (yes, it's been around a year now - I blame having kids) and would like to fit an oil pressure gauge to my 2500S so that I can keep an eye of what's going on in there. I'd be interested in hearing what other people have done in this respect ...
by Llessur
Thu Apr 01, 2021 6:18 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Oil gallery plug fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 6917

Re: Oil gallery plug fitting

Thanks Alec, very helpful. I'll grab some thread sealer :D

Do they definitively bottom out or do they just need to be done up until tight/flush with the block etc?
by Llessur
Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Oil gallery plug fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 6917

Oil gallery plug fitting

Any advice?

I'm currently rebuilding my 2500 lump and have all the necessary plugs from Chris Witor - the old ones were removed by the machine shop.

Do they go in dry? With Loctite? With RTV?

Are they supposed to be a tight fit? Do they bottom out, or do I just drive them in a certain depth and ...