kudos to the guys at the machine shop for letting you work with their equipment. garages and shops understandably usually don't like people poking around. impressive details, jeff and tip my hat for your willingness to give all that a go.
a quick check on their website shows neil worked on the brabham f1 team with that awesome bmw four, among other impressive experience. your build is in good hands.
He has been watching the videos as well, so he was great about it. I am definitely very lucky to have access to his knowledge, let alone his equipment.
I thought you were going to LA to pick up your engine and show us what the shop had done. Damn, was I wrong! You've just gone next level! You legend!!!
Haha, thanks mate. I have said from the start I wanted to do every single part of this build myself. I just never thought it would go to quite this level.
Thanks mate. I learned a lot, so I hope I passed some of that on, so you can all get a bit more of an idea of what happens, usually behind closed doors, as well.
What an incredible learning experience that would have been. Your a very lucky man Jeff. Neil truly is a legend for allowing you to get so hands on with your equipment and his. Fantastic
Thanks mate. I saw you have gone through a similar process with your project. It is really good to actually see and be able to fully understand what goes into machining an engine, instead of it being this mysterious, magical process.
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! I am a "process" guy... And completely enjoyed being able to see the process first hand. While I watched your video, I could relate to what you were experiencing as well as enjoy the differences between the engines. I love the fact that you were able to recondition those heads.... Cool Stuff!!!!!!
Wow what a video!!! really informative and a great step by step guide!! keep up thew work fella, the channel is really coming on, the quality of videos is improving massively
Really good video man, nice to see behind the scenes of the nitty-gritty engine machining and prep! Good guy for letting you come in and film and use his gear etc too👍
One of the big things I learned there this past week, is that this stuff is not rocket science. Most of it is pretty straight forward, common sense. The big difference with a lot of places is they cut corners to save time. That is where the problems start.
Awesome videos you're putting out there mate and thanks for sharing all that valuable information. I hope to build my dream Porsche one day. Liked and subscribed.
Great episode Jeff. You're taking it to a new level. Did Neil talk about any concerns over the different expansion rates between the steel inserts and the magnesium case?
From what I gather it is not too much of a concern in this case as that is what has been used from day one. The original head studs were steel, just that the thread was too fine and they pulled. The 'case savers' which have been used as a fix successfully for decades, are also steel.
welcome to the states Jeff! very excited to see you're back on the engine. thank you for taking the time to go into all the details and explaining the process. were you able to find new valves locally?
The rocker arm shaft holes may be able to be bored and sleeved? Thanks for another interesting video Jeff, you are keen travelling to LA. The workshop was very nice neat and clean. Was that really a Cadillac Lathe? You are handy on that NC Mill and your engine should really work well after all this reconditioning and mods.
Thanks mate. That is what we are looking into at the moment. As for the lathe, that was the branding that was on it. I assume it has nothing to do with the car though.
Question for Neil here. Why didn't you use a boring head in the mill when you had the job set up to face and counter bore the inserts? I just wondered about setting the job up twice is all?
Great stuff Jeff - like everyone has said, it was brilliant that they let you try some of that stuff for yourself - definitely in keeping with the spirit of your build. I was out of town otherwise I would've hit you up for a pint or two - especially as PD is only down the street. Have you decided on a source for your pistons yet? I used Venolia for a set of custom forged pistons and rings for my Rover V8 - fairly local to PD and, as you say, surprisingly affordable when you compare to the cost of basic stuff. Keep up the good work mate.
Great video! I enjoy your descriptions of what you are doing and why, makes a big difference. Plus lets not beat around the bush, its pure automotive porn!👍😁
I have looked at them, but Neil is of the opinion that they are not a proper fix, and if there is scoring in the bores, they can still leak. At best it is a band aid fix. He is looking more towards a proper fix.
No. Neil has actually been watching my build which is why he reached out to me. He actually suggested that I get on the tools, to keep with the spirit of the build, which I am truly grateful for.
Haha, I was originally going to build mine as a bit of a track car. Now I realise how bloody expensive everything is, I am looking towards an MX5 track car in my future ;)
Jeff, I'd be happy to have a chat if you ever do get around to making the right choice on a cheap track car (Ahem... MX-5) on the best ways to get it setup right. You know where to find me :)
Whereabouts in LA are you?! I have moved here from Melbourne, Australia, roughly 9 months ago. Let me know if you want to try and hang out, I have a 1974 911S!
You are giving 2.7 Porsche 911 owners new hope!
kudos to the guys at the machine shop for letting you work with their equipment. garages and shops understandably usually don't like people poking around. impressive details, jeff and tip my hat for your willingness to give all that a go.
a quick check on their website shows neil worked on the brabham f1 team with that awesome bmw four, among other impressive experience. your build is in good hands.
Yes, I am very lucky to have Neil in my corner that is for sure.
Very enlightening Jeff. What a rare and fantastic experience! Amazing that they tolerated a video production in their shop.
He has been watching the videos as well, so he was great about it. I am definitely very lucky to have access to his knowledge, let alone his equipment.
I thought you were going to LA to pick up your engine and show us what the shop had done. Damn, was I wrong! You've just gone next level! You legend!!!
Haha, thanks mate. I have said from the start I wanted to do every single part of this build myself. I just never thought it would go to quite this level.
Great work Jeff and thanks to Neil for allowing Jeff document this for us all to see!
Agree, Neil is a legend.
Missed this episode Jeff , really enjoyed it ,one of your best .
Regards from old Blighty.
Really cool episode Jeff. Must be awesome to be able to be hands on like that with some of the best guys in the business.
I feel very privileged to get the opportunity.
Made a complex subject very accessible - first engine build video I've ever made it through! Great stuff.
Thanks mate. I always saw all of this engine machining stuff as magical and mysterious in the past. It is nice to peek behind the curtain.
Wow. What a cool experience and his shop looks like it has a lot of really great machinery. Heidi
It really was fantastic to be able to work with someone with that much knowledge and experience.
Awesome video Jeff! Best yet!
Thanks mate. I learned a lot, so I hope I passed some of that on, so you can all get a bit more of an idea of what happens, usually behind closed doors, as well.
Brilliant episode. Really fantastic. 👍👍😊
What an incredible learning experience that would have been. Your a very lucky man Jeff. Neil truly is a legend for allowing you to get so hands on with your equipment and his. Fantastic
Definitely a great experience to see behind the curtain of engine machining.
Absolutely fabulous Jeff!! Thanks for the effort it took to share this info.... Cool Stuff!!!!!
Thanks mate. I saw you have gone through a similar process with your project. It is really good to actually see and be able to fully understand what goes into machining an engine, instead of it being this mysterious, magical process.
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! I am a "process" guy... And completely enjoyed being able to see the process first hand. While I watched your video, I could relate to what you were experiencing as well as enjoy the differences between the engines. I love the fact that you were able to recondition those heads.... Cool Stuff!!!!!!
Wow what a video!!! really informative and a great step by step guide!!
keep up thew work fella, the channel is really coming on, the quality of videos is improving massively
Really good video man, nice to see behind the scenes of the nitty-gritty engine machining and prep! Good guy for letting you come in and film and use his gear etc too👍
Thanks mate. It was great to be able to actually use some of the gear and learn about a lot of why things are done.
Very interesting....
Good to see an engineers solutions to previous bodges..!
One of the big things I learned there this past week, is that this stuff is not rocket science. Most of it is pretty straight forward, common sense. The big difference with a lot of places is they cut corners to save time. That is where the problems start.
That was a really interesting video. I knew it was complex but those repairs are amazing.
Yeah, I was amazed as well. Considering most people would just throw the whole lot away.
Great video. It really gives you an idea of what it takes to properly rebuild a 911 motor.
Thanks mate. I can't wait to actually put it together.
amazing project. i'm glad you got to do the nitty gritty of the engine restoration.
Yeah, I feel very privileged to be able to get in and do every part of this engine build.
well done and great of the workshop to allow you on their expensive gear. Great video.
I've been waiting for this for months. Great job Jeff!
Thanks mate. I hope it was worth the wait.
Great job on the video series!! Educational and entertaining...
Thanks mate. I hope, if nothing else, these videos can motivate someone to go and tinker on their car.
Well done Jeff
Absolutely amazing, Jeff and Neil. Loved the engines at the end.
Wow, you do know your engine...Lovely stuff...
Awesome videos you're putting out there mate and thanks for sharing all that valuable information. I hope to build my dream Porsche one day. Liked and subscribed.
Thanks mate. I am glad you are enjoying them.
love the work jeff. Reminds me of +EricTheCarGuy's engine build with a twist.
Keep io the great work.👍
Thanks mate. I might check it out.
Oh no my favorite part of the video is missing. Mrs. Jeff is not with you in LA. Oh well have to catch her next week.cheers good job pal..
Sorry mate. Someone had to stay home and look after the animals. She will be back this week though ;)
awesome content
best video yet mate.
Wow, great video ....Thanks for sharing....
Great episode Jeff. You're taking it to a new level.
Did Neil talk about any concerns over the different expansion rates between the steel inserts and the magnesium case?
From what I gather it is not too much of a concern in this case as that is what has been used from day one. The original head studs were steel, just that the thread was too fine and they pulled. The 'case savers' which have been used as a fix successfully for decades, are also steel.
Excellent
Great video!
Great episode!!
welcome to the states Jeff! very excited to see you're back on the engine. thank you for taking the time to go into all the details and explaining the process. were you able to find new valves locally?
Yes, I can buy them new locally. I haven't bought them yet, but they will still need to matched to the ports.
The rocker arm shaft holes may be able to be bored and sleeved? Thanks for another interesting video Jeff, you are keen travelling to LA. The workshop was very nice neat and clean. Was that really a Cadillac Lathe? You are handy on that NC Mill and your engine should really work well after all this reconditioning and mods.
Thanks mate. That is what we are looking into at the moment. As for the lathe, that was the branding that was on it. I assume it has nothing to do with the car though.
Are you squeezing that head in the vise by the cooling fins? Not worried about breaking them? And how can it sit square by doing that?
Question for Neil here. Why didn't you use a boring head in the mill when you had the job set up to face and counter bore the inserts? I just wondered about setting the job up twice is all?
Great stuff Jeff - like everyone has said, it was brilliant that they let you try some of that stuff for yourself - definitely in keeping with the spirit of your build. I was out of town otherwise I would've hit you up for a pint or two - especially as PD is only down the street.
Have you decided on a source for your pistons yet? I used Venolia for a set of custom forged pistons and rings for my Rover V8 - fairly local to PD and, as you say, surprisingly affordable when you compare to the cost of basic stuff.
Keep up the good work mate.
Thanks mate. I feel privileged to be able to get hands on. As for the pistons, I believe Neil uses Mahle to make the pistons for all of his engines.
Great video! I enjoy your descriptions of what you are doing and why, makes a big difference. Plus lets not beat around the bush, its pure automotive porn!👍😁
Some of the engines in there did get me very excited ;)
Really nice video. just rebuilt my own 3,0 engine. One question though. Where's mrs Jeff?
Mrs Jeff had to stay home and look after the animals (and go to work). She will be back in the next episode though.
Hi Geoff, any reason why you cant use rsr style rocker shaft seals?
I have looked at them, but Neil is of the opinion that they are not a proper fix, and if there is scoring in the bores, they can still leak. At best it is a band aid fix. He is looking more towards a proper fix.
WD-40 for the win. Hopefully you visited Magnus Walker while you were over there, too.
I will actually be there again next week working on the engine and hopefully filming daily videos while I am there.
I was half expecting "Fun facts with Neil". I suspect that could take a while though ...
Haha, Neil prefers to be behind the camera, and leaves me to be the idiot in front ;)
Somebody put a thumbs down?!? What a complete donkey's arse. Top video Jeff.
Cool stuff. Did they charge you extra to let you help? :P
No. Neil has actually been watching my build which is why he reached out to me. He actually suggested that I get on the tools, to keep with the spirit of the build, which I am truly grateful for.
Wow! credit to them for such a kind offer.
Hopefully in the very distant future perhaps David! When my budget allows.
Haha, I was originally going to build mine as a bit of a track car. Now I realise how bloody expensive everything is, I am looking towards an MX5 track car in my future ;)
Jeff, I'd be happy to have a chat if you ever do get around to making the right choice on a cheap track car (Ahem... MX-5) on the best ways to get it setup right. You know where to find me :)
7:40 Thew BEST Porsche steering wheel and.. they mont it on a machine... :I
Great vid - so much engine porn!
There was just too much. I had to cut so much of it out because the video was just getting too long.
Serdi system Made In Vicenza Italy
It actually broke while I was using it. Just the foot pedal though ;)
Whereabouts in LA are you?!
I have moved here from Melbourne, Australia, roughly 9 months ago. Let me know if you want to try and hang out, I have a 1974 911S!
Sorry Sebastien. I got back home yesterday. I was just there for a week, but I managed to fit in Lutgekhult and Willow Springs.
Next time you're in town, would definitely enjoy a catch up!
4:42 Is that you Mr Neistat?
Not, not wearing trashed sunnies ;)
Home Built By Jeff Of course! And yours would have racing stripes.
You know that the loctite will melt with heat?
For the love of god dont break their equipment, sewing machines yes, lathes no.....
Haha, the lathes are cheap, the CNC machine is over half a million US dollars to replace ;)
AAAAAAA stop shaking ur hand under rotating devices. PLS be careful with ur arms, eyes and other usefull stuff.
To much talk