So over the past few days I've been slowly pulling the motor apart to workout what this problem is. Head cam off and the head gasket was fine, so it's either valve stem seals or piston rings. If its the valve stem seals the head will be getting completely stripped and built with aftermarket goodies :)

 

I'm not sure why my it's not letting me post pics up off my iPad :(

today i spoke to my mate whos and engine builder and got the finer details on thats getting do to the head. Head is getting a full clean, sandblasted, pressure tested buff and face valves, cut valve seats, facing head and machining the tappets.

 

once this is done thats one more thing ticketed off my list of things to do :)

 

been doing a bit of research into making coilovers and getting some decent lock happening too. the 3 point turns are are starting to get annoying.

Update time!!

 

The motor is back together and its drivable!! So I'm pretty happy. Only problem is that it running on 3 cylinders because one of the spark leads ends that go I to the coilpack unit has snapped -_- so I know have to rider new leads.

 

Besides that there just a few little things to get her back on the road :)

 

Today I went and met Joel (pmp16). Such a rad guy!! Very very helpful and I learnt abit more about my beloved ke11:) After talking with Joel and his mates I know have a few things to sus out in regards to steering (more lock), suspension, brakes and diff to handle decent power.

 

Now to start saving to get a diff made and some coilover!!!!

 

 

Matt