New Rings

Decided to put new rings in the 20v.
Quite easy to do really, drop the sump, loosen the rod bolts, take the head off and remove piston/rod.
Remove old rings, clean ring gaps, install new rings and reinstall.
On 20v's they have a tendency for the oil control rings to gunge up, this causes massive oil blow by and is a real pain.  I think it gets worse with infrequent use too.
Rings solved my problem! No more smoking!

 

 

New Shocks

Ordered a complete set of GAZ Coilovers due to the old Spax being completely shot and the rear end soggy as!
Cost approx. $1200 NZD delivered from the UK.
Dampertech was very helpful to deal with and it seems my chosen springs seem to work well.
Fronts: 250lb, Rears: 200lb.
Shocks are set quite soft, but give it a lot better handling.

Engine Detailing

Decided to give the engine a paint to match the body, looks a lot better.
Used standard automotive paints and prepped/degreased well.
Just have to tidy up the headers now, as white looks a little Naff!