Keiths Nova Turbo build

[krobinson]

With the shell away, it was time to finally sort out all the bits I removed. The crank oil seal was leaking so essentially everything underneath the car was covered in oil.


Engine on the stand, degreased / steam washed:






I'll repaint the block and replace the crank oil seal, sump gasket and replace the timing belt before going for mapping.


Gearbox degreased, cleaned and ready for fresh paint:






Flywheel degreased:






My girlfriend kindly helped all day, sorting things into boxes and bubble wrapping things like the doors:






Will gather bits for powder coating now, repaint the fuel tank, gearbox and generally get everything sorted for refitting next year when the shell is painted.


Keith

[nova_stee]

You should fit steel rods in the engine while its out incase you fancy more power in future

[Nick J]

Rocking it Sir..... Will be back to its best in no time.

[Benn]

Just from seeing the pic. Remember flywheel bolts are stretch bolts and need replacing.

[lee coley]

Dipping cars is a bad move

[krobinson]

Small update

New front lower panel



All the old loom holes welded up



And on the spit now to inspect everywhere else



Keith

[Benn]

Loom tuck? Still looks good, was the front panel that bad?

[krobinson]

Loom tuck? Still looks good, was the front panel that bad?

Theres 3 layers on the panel at the top and there was corrosion inbetween. Easier to just replace the lower section.

[krobinson]

Not much progress, Christmas eating up all the funds

Should have the shell back from welding in January, then I can finish cleaning off all the underseal, ready for a fresh coat. Then it'll be off for paint :D

[Benn]

What welding? Did i miss that?

New underseal too? Is that just incase? Cant be much wrong with what you have surley?