How to Assemble the Engine in Corris Rivett - My Winter Car

What to know

• Build the engine on the workbench before mounting it to the chassis for easier access and fewer alignment issues.​​
• Key parts include the engine block, crankshaft, pistons, connecting rods, cylinder head, camshaft, timing belt, and peripherals like the carburetor and starter.​​
• Use correct bolt sizes (detailed in guides) and ensure timing belt alignment—camsaft gear arrow at 12 o'clock position relative to engine mark.​​
• After assembly, lower into the car, connect transmission, exhaust, fluids, and wiring before first start.​

In My Winter Car, the Corris Rivett is the primary project vehicle you must assemble yourself. Unlike other starter vehicles, the Rivett arrives as a bare shell with limited parts. Completing its engine assembly is a detailed mechanical process that follows strict order and torque specifications to ensure the car runs correctly.

Start with the chassis suspension ready, as you'll hoist the completed engine onto it later. You'll gather parts from Teimo's shop, the airport hangar, or junkyard dives, but focus here on the engine sequence drawn from recent player guides.

Gathering engine components

Stock up on these essentials before starting:

• Engine block (core foundation)
• Crankshaft and main bearings
• 4x pistons with rings
• 4x connecting rods
• Oil pump
• Cylinder head with gasket
• Camshaft and followers
• Timing belt and pulleys
• Carburetor (or EFI option), alternator, starter motor, water pump
• Exhaust manifold

Building the engine block base

Attach the crankshaft to the block first, securing with the right-size bolts (typically 17mm or 19mm heads—check tool sizes via inventory). Slide pistons onto rods, then insert into cylinders, connecting to the crank. Install the oil pump underneath.​

Completing the cylinder head assembly

Place the head gasket over the block, then lower the cylinder head. Add cam followers, insert the camshaft (rotate gear so arrow points from 6 to 12 o'clock, matching engine mark), and loop the timing belt tightly. Bolt on pulleys for crank, water pump, and alternator.​​

Step 1: Aligning the camshaft precisely

Position camshaft gear with its arrow upward (12 o'clock). Peer through the gear slot to confirm the engine's reference rod at 6 o'clock. Slip the timing belt over the crank pulley first, then cam gear—pull taut without skips.​

Step 2: Adding peripheral components

Bolt water pump to the front, thread the alternator belt loosely for later tension. Attach starter to the block side, the carburettor to the intake manifold, and the exhaust manifold last. Tighten everything sequentially to spec.​

Step 3: Testing fit before hoist

Manually rotate the crank pulley multiple times. Verify no binding in pistons or valves. Add oil to sump now.

Mounting into the chassis

Hoist the full engine assembly overhead, align with mounts, and lower onto front subframe. Bolt securely (often 22mm bolts). Link to gearbox with clutch, attach driveshaft, and route exhaust.​​

Fill fluids: engine oil, coolant (check radiator hoses), brake fluid. Wire battery, alternator, and starter circuits. Mount tires, charge fuel, and test-start—pull choke, crank 10 seconds, then rev gently.

Revving up your completed Rivett

With wipers on, heater blasting, and all checks passed, turn the key—your Corris Rivett roars to life for winter drifts. Double-check revs and fluid levels post-start.

Assembling the Corris Rivett engine in My Winter Car is a meticulous and rewarding process that demands proper sequencing, correct torque, and careful attention to the systems that support engine function. Working methodically through block prep, engine assembly, mounting, and ancillary systems lets you achieve a running vehicle ready for testing and tuning. Following the in-game manual and torque specs helps prevent mechanical issues and ensures reliable operation once you start the engine.

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