mike797 Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Hello All My TR4A has oil on the plugs of 3 cylinders. It is running fine, starts well and is reliable but because of the oiling of the plugs seams to run rich. Engine produces blue smoke when under heavy load (excessive right foot + going up steep hills) from breather. My question is who do you fine folk recommend to rebuild this engine for me. I am asking this question as I have always rebuilt my own engines so not sure whom to use. But as I have 4 other vehicles in different states of disrepair do not wish to start another. This is the only car still running and I wish to use it in 2017. I have had one quote of £3750 for a fast road spec engine, but I would like to know who you would recommend to carry out this work and what is a reasonable price. Would prefer to let them have the car and give it back with a rebuilt engine running and tested. thanks, mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timhum Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 I would recommend TRGB who are close to Huntingdon. They have done some excellent work for me. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 "Engine produces blue smoke when under heavy load (excessive right foot + going up steep hills) from breather." Give us some further details, how do you know the blue smoke is coming from the breather ? Also how long has this engine been together ? miles since it's last rebuild etc...how do you drive it ? are you an easy footer at 50 mph in overdrive top or do you like to use 5500 revs often ? Depending upon what you say and the diagnosis it may be that the engine just needs some "tickling" rather than any engine work, save money and time. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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