Part 1A - Avoiding mistakes when building your Opel CIH Motor - Timing Cover Plugs & Oil Pressure

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Know the old adage, you learn something new everyday ? I swear every Opel motor I have built has been different in one way or the other and had their own unique quirks and of course issues. Low oil pressure after a rebuild is one I have struggled with, and I now know why.

00:17 - Media Blasting warning
01:16 - Oil Passages
03:16 - Oil Pump Cover
04:10 - Cleaning and Plugs
08:39 - END

These videos will give you advice on what not to do, and answer questions from viewers that weren't covered in the following videos. I am putting these at the beginning, so they don't get missed. Some might wonder why not just edit the previous videos and post them ? I would love too.. but that is unfortunately not how Youtube works. I effectively start back at sqaure one if I update a video. Thats why I still have the "old video" playlist. Once I get to 4000 view hours or more I can then possibly post replacement videos.

In any case, I have at least three more coming :

1B - Head Bolts
1C - Rocker Studs
1D - Installing Valves

M16 x 1.5 Tap and Drill bit set : https://amzn.to/3IuayRU
M16 Hex Plug : https://amzn.to/3vogNmF
M18 Tap : https://amzn.to/35ctV3H
M18 Hex Plug : https://amzn.to/3t770P2
Oil Resistant Thread Tape: https://amzn.to/3HkVp4h

NEW Oil Pump Cover:
https://opelgtsource.com/search/2731/details (US)
https://www.edelschmiede.com/shop/Cap-oil-p…der-cih-engines (Europe)

Proper Oil Pump Gasket ( Thicker after market ones can affect pressure ) :
https://opelgtsource.com/search/2697/details (US)
https://www.edelschmiede.com/shop/03mm-seal…nder-cih-engine (Europe)

https://www.reade.com/reade-resource…onversion-chart : Chart showing grit to particle size for reference.

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For more info on availability of custom motors, and Getrag 240 5 speeds.

Best sources for C.I.H. Parts :

Opel GT Source - https://www.opelgtsource.com/search?car_id=7 - 1-800-673-5487
Opels Unlimited - https://www.facebook.com/Opels-Unlimited-105620217590246/ - 1-909-355-6735
Edelschmiede - https://www.edelschmiede.com/ ( Best option for those in Europe )

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