Well i finished the engine and tested it toady. Its got some serious grunt and sounds really different to when i got it. It will be a matter of time before we see if the epoxy holds but i did prep it well as was suggested by Proptop, mind you i fashioned the epoxy once it had some 12 hours to set. I then cleaned it and popped it in the oven for 15 mins at 180 deg C . if it was going to crack or pop it would have done it then .. The owner picks it up tomorrow . Im sure he will be back to replace the drive train next.. lol that thing sounds like it will eat a few gears.. Thanks for all your help on this BTW