ALVIS 21 TE ENGINE REBUILD
FOLLOWING ON FROM FULL BODY AND PAINTWORK RESTORATION RECENTLY
COMPLETED HERE, ITS NOW TIME TO ATTEND TO MECHANICAL ASPECTS OF
THE CAR, PRIMARILY THE ENGINE ITSELF. A NASTY WATER LEAK FROM CYLINDER
HEAD WAS NOTICED AFTER STATIC RUNNING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, AND A
FAILED HEAD GASKET DIAGNOSED. WE ARE CARRYING OUT ENHANCEMENTS
TO THE ENGINE TO IMPROVE LONG TERM RELIABILITY, SUCH AS BESPOKE FLANGE
NUTS AS ONE EXAMPLE.
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STRIPDOWN COMMENCES (08/05/2024)
The engine carefully removed, now being dismantled to inspect damage from failed
head gasket, and wear and tear from prior use. Rocker rail separated, blasted with
air line, soaked in kerosene. Inlet manifold, thermostat housing etc bead blasted.
Head studs replaced. Block and head checked for flatness. Exhaust face skimmed
due to excessive pitting.
JUNE 2025 (30/11/-0001)
The Alvis is now at C S Upholstery at Shropham, where a sumptuous
hand made interior is being created. The theme is cream leather wth
blue carpet. The carpets are being trimmed with leather offcuts from the
seat panels. The attention to detail extends to the inside of the glove box,
which is now completely trimmed in leather, and the headlining has been
trimmed throughout in lambswool....
MARCH 2025 (30/11/-0001)
THE PROJECT HAS MADE A LOT OF PROGRESS SINCE THE LAST
REPORT. CHROMES NOW BACK ON, BOTH SCREENS HAVE BEEN
PUT BACK IN. GETTING HEADLAMP POSITIONING (TO MATCH THE
FACORY SPECS) WAS TRICKY, BUT THESE NOW BACK ON THE CAR.
WE HAD THE UNDERTRAYS THAT PROTECT EXHAUST ETC SAND
BLASTED, BUT THIS EXPOSED QUITE A FEW HOLES IN SEVERAL OF
THEM. WE ARE NOW MAKING REPLICAS OF THESE AND WILL PAINT
WITH BLACK RAPTOR - A TOUGH TYPE OF TWOPACK STONECHIP.
GENERAL REFIT (30/11/-0001)
General refit underway, sound deadening pads now installed throughout, have
fitted a Facet electric fuel pump, refitted the wiper motor etc.
ENGINE REBUILD COMPLETE, RE-FIITTING OF PANELS & TRIM (30/11/-0001)
SEPT 24 AND THE ENGINE REBUILD COMPLETE, NOW RUNNING VERY SWEETLY.
REFITTING HAS NOW COMMENCED, STARTING WITH BUMPERS AND CHROME TRIMS,
SOUND AND HEAT INSULATION PADS GOING ONTO FLOORS, DOORS REAR QUARTERS
ETC .
