Mastodawn

Tastes Like Petrol 3d ago

Project Nuggie, Engine Rebuild Pt4

I left off the last instalment with a head on the block, but no oil pump, so I couldn't finish the assembly.

https://tasteslikepetrol.net/2026/04/project-nuggie-engine-rebuild-pt4/

Project Nuggie, Engine Rebuild Pt4

I left off the last instalment with a head on the block, but no oil pump, so I couldn’t finish the assembly.

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Tastes Like Petrol Mar 20

Project Nuggie, Engine Rebuild Pt3

With the rods all balanced and ready to fit, it was time to begin further assembling the engine.

https://tasteslikepetrol.net/2026/03/project-nuggie-engine-rebuild-pt3/

Project Nuggie, Engine Rebuild Pt3

With the rods all balanced and ready to fit, it was time to begin further assembling the engine.

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Tastes Like Petrol Mar 5

Project Nuggie, Engine Rebuild – Piston Balancing

I haven't posted much recently, but things have been happening in the background, namely a slow but steady engine rebuild.

https://tasteslikepetrol.net/2026/03/project-nuggie-engine-rebuild-piston-balancing/

Project Nuggie, Engine Rebuild – Piston Balancing

I haven’t posted much recently, but things have been happening in the background, namely a slow but steady engine rebuild.

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Tastes Like Petrol Feb 8

10 Years of Tastes Like Petrol.

https://tasteslikepetrol.net/2026/02/10-years-of-tastes-like-petrol/

10 Years of Tastes Like Petrol

Wow, time really does get away on you. It feels like only a couple of weeks ago I was sitting in a restaurant having dinner with my now wife, talking about how I should start a website to put all t…

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Tastes Like Petrol Jan 27

Project Nuggie, Shifter Bushes & Small Fixes #Suzuki #Alto #Works #CN21S #AltoWorks

https://tasteslikepetrol.net/2026/01/project-nuggie-shifter-bushes-small-fixes/

Project Nuggie, Shifter Bushes & Small Fixes

Since I’m still waiting on the block to return from machining (again), I moved on to fixing some other small issues.

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Tastes Like Petrol Jan 17

Project Nuggie, Rear Shock Replacement #Suzuki #Alto #AltoWorks #CN21S

https://tasteslikepetrol.net/2026/01/project-nuggie-rear-shock-replacement/

Project Nuggie, Rear Shock Replacement

Not to forget the rear of the car, I moved on to replacing the shocks there, too.

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Tastes Like Petrol Dec 30

Project Nuggie, Front Suspension Refresh #Suzuki #AltoWorks #CN21S #Brakes #Suspension

https://tasteslikepetrol.net/2025/12/project-nuggie-front-suspension-refresh/

Tastes Like Petrol Dec 21

Project Nuggie, Brake Caliper Rebuild #Suzuki #Alto #AltoWorks #CN21S #Brakes

https://tasteslikepetrol.net/2025/12/project-nuggie-brake-caliper-rebuild/

Project Nuggie, Brake Caliper Rebuild

Moving on from the bodywork and engine for a bit, I thought I would have my first look at the brakes.

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Tastes Like Petrol Dec 12

Project Nuggie, Engine Rebuild Pt2 #Suzuki #Alto #Works #AltoWorks #CN21S #Rebuild

https://tasteslikepetrol.net/2025/12/project-nuggie-engine-rebuild-pt2/

Project Nuggie, Engine Rebuild Pt2

The big rebuild has kicked off, but it’s the kind of kicking that also includes screaming.

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Tastes Like Petrol Dec 11

Project Nuggie, Cleaning and More Rust #Suzuki #AltoWorks #Alto #CN21S

https://tasteslikepetrol.net/2025/12/project-nuggie-cleaning-and-more-rust/

Project Nuggie, Cleaning and More Rust

In my last update, I pulled the seats out, carpet up and fixed the rust in the floor/interior. Now it was time to put the carpet down, reinstall the seats and work on the rear rust.

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