So I've been lurking around for awhile on this forum both before I purchased this KE30, back when I had a Datsun 210, and snagged a new project off of Craigslist in Oklahoma, USA a few weeks ago for $500USD. In reality I traded some other car parts and didn't have to pay anything for this new toy.
After dragging it home I found that the cylinders were stuck and began trying a few different things, Marvel Mystery Oil and other oil products. However, after that didn't work I decided to pull the head to get a better look. After pulling it off and seeing that some condensation had gotten into one of they cylinders causing some rust I decided to try a different product we have in the US, Evaporust. This is a completely non-toxic formula that converts rust and leaves the metal almost raw and brand new. After about 24 hours of this soaking in the cylinders this thing popped loose with a regular wrench and didn't even need a breaker bar.
However, since I had already pulled the head and needed a new headgasket I decided to do a complete cleanup and refresh. Below are a few before pictures and in progress pictures. I should have the "finished" engine and transmission done this weekend.
Look forward to diving in and learning a lot more about these cars as you guys on the other side of the planet seem to have it all figured out.
The paint scheme for the engine bay is VHT Golden Flake and Wrinkle Black with a little cast iron silver.