Tag: engine rebuild

  • A Winter Rebuild for Eva: Confronting Rod Knock

    When you own a custom car like my Tiger Cat E1, you expect to hit a few bumps in the road, but nothing quite prepared me for the dreaded engine knock that recently made itself known in Eva. What I initially thought was a timing issue turned out to be much more serious: rod knock…

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  • Time to Focus on the Engine

    I’m excited to share the significant progress I’ve made on the engine, a vital part of ensuring my vehicle not only performs well but also meets MOT standards. I started by unbolting the carburettors and exhaust, which allowed me to access the intake and exhaust gaskets. Replacing these gaskets was essential; it helped eliminate any…

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