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Camshaft sprocket and variable timing assembly
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Timing chain installed
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Camshafts, inlet manifold and valve covers installed
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Oil pump installed
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Water pump installed
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From a slightly different angle
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Both cylinder heads installed
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This is the 2nd engine we have seen so far with this issue
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Any particular reason for this? Running on 95 RON or something, just poor quality fuel etc? Hi Jacko, we found out that the cylinder bores were slightly oval which causes an inconsistant piston ring seal
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...and again
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We use a special dummy cylinder head when boring/honing the block to pull everything into line prior to the machining process. This is the block assembly fitted with crankshaft, pistons and rods, and showing the Cosworth head studs
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...and again
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With main caps/stud girdle installed
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Crankshaft in situ showing the Cosworth studs
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Cosworth tri metal race engine bearings withstand greater loads and last longer than standard
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Cosworth head stud kits stops the heads lifting
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Cosworth crank case studs maintain helps keeps the crankshaft where it needs to be
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...and another
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...a piston/connecting rod assembly
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.....and an anti scuff surface treatment on the skirts
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These feature a very low expansion material that allows for a tight cylinder bore clearance to reduce noise and oil consumption, a polished crown and patented anti detonation grooves
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The set of Cosworth forged pistons..............
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.........all 6 of them to replace the puny standard rods........
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Cosworth forged steel H section connecting rods
