While waiting for the tools for cam timing to arrive (dial gauge and cam locking tool) I've been tinkering away. I fitted the flywheel, which required taking the engine off the stand, which meant taking the engine hoist out, putting it together then lifting the engine, fitting the flywheel and putting the engine back on the stand. It's a lightweight flywheel which should make the engine rev more freely. I used brand new flywheel bolts - we don't want it coming off at 7000 rpm and cutting its way through the car!
Having the flywheel on makes it easy to stop the crank moving, so I fitted the new cam belt and tensioner.
I gave the gearbox a quick clean and fitted the new driveshaft oil seals, which were easy to fit.
Before stopping to have a beer I gave my mountain bike a quick bit of maintenance ready for a short ride. It's been over I year since I last rode it so I'll do a short ride to get my backside used to being in the saddle again.
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