Clean everything, then make sure it's clean and as a final precaution clean it again.

Use lots of oil during re-assembly.

When re-assembling make sure everything is clean.

Make sure you fit the con rods the right way round.

Make sure you get the caps the right way round and on the right rods. Ideally have the rod eyes re sized by a shop with the right equipment.

Make sure they're clean.

Classic cock up is leaving the spacer ring off the camshaft.

Cleanliness.

Make sure the oil squirter is clear, pointing in the right direction, clean the oil gallery (remove plugs).

Make sure you don't push the plug out of the back of the engine when re-installing the cam gear.

Remove the rings from the pistons and check the gaps.

Make sure you fit the pistons the right way round.

Make sure the gugeon pin circlips are properly installed, a losse on will wreck a bore beyond redemption faster than you can say "oh dear that's unfortunate" or words to that effect.

As you tighten each bearing cap turn the crank to make sure that cap doesn't lock the crank.

Spend time centralising the front and rear oil seal covers, it prevents leakage, and check after you pull the final bolt down. There is no such thing as that'll do on these.

Clean everything properly.

Wriggle the valves in the guides to check for play. People that knurl them are cowboys, you're far better off spending your money down the pub. It'll save you doing it twice cos you'll be tempted to drown your sorrows once you find out what a rubbish job you got.

Hardened Valve seats.

At this point I'd get the die grinder out and attack the ports.


Clean everything.

New water pump, hoses and radiator.

Cleanliness is everything.



Regards


Pete