At 10:42 AM 9/14/01 -0400, Angelo Graham wrote:
>Good day list:
>Planning to "freshen up" my TR2 motor with new bearing shells, rings & a
>valve job. The motor has around 40K miles on the clock and appears to be
>well maintained. I don't want to pull the liners as I don't think this is
>necessary.
>Should I worry about dislodging the liners during the work with the head
>off? How easy are they to get out anyway? Have heard many stories about
>actually having to pound them out.
>So, should regular engine work such as de-glazing and ridge removal disturb
>the liners or should one take precautions to make sure they stay in place?
The liners often require incredible effort to remove, but if yours are the
exception and you don't secure them, then you are looking at a total
disassembly in order to replace the Figure of 8 seals. I would definitely
take the precautions and secure the liners as soon as the head is off.
Irv Korey
74 TR6 CF22767U
63 TR4 VSCDA Group 2 #58
Highland Park, IL
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