Engine machine work & balancing done

Thanks to Don at Twin City Auto for finishing the machine work on the engine. Apart from the head, everything was good news and went smoothly.

I also ordered 6 quarts of Redline 75W90NS from TCS Auto Parts on eBay. Available here: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/182098420554

Radiator good

The radiator has been pressure tested and checks out OK. It looks like it was re-cored shortly before the accident.

Part list notes

Distributor is Bosch #0231110041.

Oil and fluids

Some notes:

Engine oil (6.5L) - Kendall 20W50 with ZDDP

Coolant (8.5L or 9 quarts) - Prestone Green 50/50 pre-mix

Transmission (1.85L or 2 quarts) - Redline 75W90NS or Redline MTL

Differential - Shell Spiral 80/90W or Redline 75W90NS

Brake / clutch fluid - ATE Blue DOT 4 or Valvoline Synthetic DOT 4

NOTE: I used Redline MTL in my Lotus Elan and had great results. The gear shifts are silky smooth and there is no gear noise.

Engine rebuild update

A quick update from the machine shop.

At the top of the engine, the new cylinder head is good (no cracks or corrosion) but will need new guides and skimming. We will reuse the valves and springs from the old cylinder head because they are in new condition.

The engine rebuild gives me the chance to upgrade a lot of the components. I decided to go with Mahle pistons & liners from Alfaholics, ARP head bolts, Reinze gaskets and premium bearings & seals.

I'm already looking forward to driving the car!

Misc shots

I've had a few AlfaBB members ask me for various interior (dash & seats) pictures. These are the best I have.

New 1750 head found

Thanks to Don from Vancouver, BC.