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Welsh Dan
09-08-10, 10:06 AM
Could you box out the chassis leg?
bmw156
09-08-10, 10:32 AM
i psychically could, but it would remove alot of strength from that area.
IMO its not an option.
Count Vaux Alot
09-08-10, 01:01 PM
lol thanks dude, we need some like this on your red beast :D

Parts esp body panels are hard to get hold of so progress will be slow - there is a german company that has all the bits i need but at £500 plus postage i will need to do some saving!

I was thinking 1600xe turbo in the Kadett :d :d
bmw156
10-08-10, 06:03 PM
today i went to a scrappy to rob some fords and came back with these

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4404.jpg

should help for my mega jolt :D
Count Vaux Alot
10-08-10, 06:41 PM
Good finds
Jonlem
10-08-10, 06:50 PM
Crikey ! 51 pages and I've not even heard about this one !

Browney take note ! lol

Awesome project, hopefully more people will see the light and help keep cars like this on the road !
bmw156
10-08-10, 07:46 PM
lol its only 13 pages for me, as i show 40 posts a page lol.

thanks for the comments, will hopefully get the edis etc mounted up tomorrow.
Jonlem
10-08-10, 07:56 PM
AH !

How do I do that ! it annoys the f**k out of me LOL
djbrowney
10-08-10, 08:07 PM
^ i would like to no that as well lol

An i will stick to nova's thanx lol
Jonlem
10-08-10, 08:10 PM
lol, did you get sorted the other night ?
djbrowney
10-08-10, 08:13 PM
yes mate its coming over when he is ready for it :) :) :)

Excited and i aint even fooking doing it lol
Jonlem
10-08-10, 08:39 PM
Good news mate :)
bmw156
10-08-10, 09:31 PM
jonlem and browney its in profile setting somewhere, it is set to ten as default. and you write in 40 which is max
djbrowney
10-08-10, 09:50 PM
wow your certanly smarter than you look haha lol

How's the missus ??? :)
bmw156
10-08-10, 10:02 PM
lol, i dont let all my smartness out at once lol.

and yeh she is well :D

hows the unitttttttt
djbrowney
10-08-10, 10:06 PM
Im having a big clearout in the next few weeks, giving the unit up asap buddy :(
bmw156
10-08-10, 10:09 PM
not good mate :(

im ashamed lol
djbrowney
10-08-10, 10:11 PM
the 250 is better spent towards a house with a garage haha
bmw156
10-08-10, 10:24 PM
yeh true true, IMO people can only justify a unit, if
A your minted
B your making enough to cover the rent.

i guess your neither lol
djbrowney
10-08-10, 10:40 PM
bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhha defo not mate, i spend what i earn its as simple as that some 80 hour weeks have helped lol
bmw156
11-08-10, 02:59 PM
fueling is finished and all plumbed in

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4406.jpg

my coilpack location
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4408.jpg

no clearence for trumpets :(
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4411.jpg

dash back in
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4412.jpg

passenger mirror added
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4430.jpg

location for my edis unit i think
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4419.jpg

some general
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4418.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4417.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4414.jpg
Sloth
11-08-10, 03:19 PM
martin autodelta upturned trumpets are what you need...

like so:

http://www.alfaholics.com/racing_and_competition/performance_and_racing_parts/gta_parts/document_298_133.php
bmw156
11-08-10, 04:11 PM
OOHH thats nice rob. where can i get some of those

edit. i have found these which should work

http://www.dellorto.co.uk/editor/uploads/images/45-15.jpg

http://www.dellorto.co.uk/editor/uploads/images/45-25G.jpg
Jonlem
11-08-10, 04:21 PM
Is that your pump mounted in the bay ?

Years ago I had a similar setup and nothing but bother with it, when I sold the car I moved the pump to the back of he car and it was then fine.
Jonlem
11-08-10, 04:24 PM
Also just a thought, could you fit 2 remote resevoirs thus agiving you more room ?

I've not thought of doing it that way before but I can't see why that wouldn't work
Sloth
11-08-10, 04:24 PM
jonlem, possibly cos the pumps are designed to push fuel not pull it.....

martin, best be is either fork out 250 from alfaholics or get some short ones and modify/make em out of 90 deg bend alloy. btw you do know the rampipe length affects the power? :)
Sloth
11-08-10, 04:25 PM
or an escort mk2 servo extension bar? and move it forward like the let kadett posted in general yesterday?
bmw156
11-08-10, 04:29 PM
woah woah woah

rob, yeh i know the length affects the engine etc.

and as for brakes, i was looking at the bias pedal boxes you can buy which have their own master cylinders and then i can remote the fluid holder things lol.

i need to take my fluid thingy off and have a look see if i can tap in some unions so i can remote them, or if i buy short trumpets, problem solved lol
scott.parker
11-08-10, 04:33 PM
Yeah first OR main pump for fuel should be as close to the tank as possible, you could always mount another with a swirl pot set up up front, or just pump/filter set up etc into the rail, as for the trumpet clearance, i would either move the location of the reservoirs (as already said) or you could get a inlet manifold that comes off the head diagonally like with the SBD TB kit??

Nice to see progress though.

Scott
Sloth
11-08-10, 04:34 PM
be carefull with ya master cyl as iirc they are nls anywhere......

as for a swirl pot, this can be used instead:

mann filter part number wk69/1

its for an audi and acts the same.
Jonlem
11-08-10, 04:35 PM
jonlem, possibly cos the pumps are designed to push fuel not pull it.....

martin, best be is either fork out 250 from alfaholics or get some short ones and modify/make em out of 90 deg bend alloy. btw you do know the rampipe length affects the power? :)

Am I missing something, the tank is in the boot, the pump is the front, I know thats why I had a issue which was just on occasions it wouldn't be able to pull the fuel up, I can see this having he same issue at times thats all.

As for the remote resevoirs that was exactly my thought, I am sure you could tap it and fit something out of the way allowing you to run some nice trumpets and filters. The Rampipe btw has more effect on torque which is why I would look into moving the resevoir and fitting some 50mm trumpets.
Sloth
11-08-10, 04:37 PM
i was agreeing with you mate, just giving an explanation as to why it acts like that. :)
bmw156
11-08-10, 04:52 PM
i have seen many a cars with pumps in the engine bay. alot of my research had pumps in the bay.

and its gravity fed. if i have problems i will move it :)

and ok thanks rob i will be careful with it lol. i shall remove it and see how it goes.
Jonlem
11-08-10, 05:03 PM
i was agreeing with you mate, just giving an explanation as to why it acts like that. :)

Sorry mate, got a mental headache and thus not with it at all today lol :thumb:
Jonlem
11-08-10, 05:05 PM
i have seen many a cars with pumps in the engine bay. alot of my research had pumps in the bay.

and its gravity fed. if i have problems i will move it :)

and ok thanks rob i will be careful with it lol. i shall remove it and see how it goes.

Lift pumps or high pressure pumps already fed by a lift pump ?

To be fair I believe I had seen something similar which was why I did it that way and it did work, just occasionally you would be mid corner and it would cut out and you would need to pressurise the tank to get the pump to pick the fuel up, this was over 10 years ago though so you live and learn !
bmw156
11-08-10, 05:23 PM
im not sure if it was a lift pump or a high pressure pump, but this will be a road car. so it wont be put through its paces all of the time lol.

if i have issues i will change it :)
bmw156
12-08-10, 02:45 PM
went and picked these up today. win IMO

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/iphone215.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/iphone217.jpg
Sloth
12-08-10, 03:24 PM
they need diamond cutting mate,....
bmw156
12-08-10, 04:14 PM
they need a refurb rob end off lol.
Sloth
12-08-10, 08:15 PM
martin, id be looking at one of these, they have a habit of skipping sideways and stressing the std bracket.

http://www.ekmpowershop2.com/ekmps/shops/prepfab1/chevette-panard-rod-tower-strengthening-169-p.asp
bmw156
12-08-10, 08:19 PM
cheers rob, ill keep an eye on mine, and strengthen mine if needed lol
BRoadGhost
12-08-10, 08:19 PM
time to bin the servo & go floor mounted pedal box!
bmw156
12-08-10, 08:29 PM
lol no its not,
time to either buy short trumpets or go remote servo.

i have no need for a floor mounted box!
burgo
12-08-10, 08:43 PM
remote reservoir is the cheapest option
bmw156
27-08-10, 05:50 PM
ok done some more to this,

bought a newer big rad from a friend, with an integral header tank. so will make it fit soon,
and also got a 16 row mocal oil cooler so plumbed it in today, not bolted in yet as i need to sort out the rad location.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/ca9eb0ff.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/0ef0bf9e.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/7c20c912.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/3a6177dc.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/55bfcc04.jpg
dj_wudgey
27-08-10, 06:49 PM
nice mate the rims will look good after a refurb!!!
Paul
27-08-10, 08:08 PM
You should really get the oil cooler lines made up with proper hydraulic compression fittings, it looks so much neater!
bmw156
27-08-10, 09:57 PM
lol paul, i was going to, but i couldnt get the old fittings of the cooler and didnt wanna break it, so had to use push on ones.
Count Vaux Alot
28-08-10, 09:34 AM
Cool any idea when it might be running? I really need to get a build thread up for mine lol
bmw156
28-08-10, 09:53 AM
lol as always count, its money.
i just keep pecking away at what i need, and eventually i will get there.

atm the big thing i need to buy is the mega jolt.
sorting out the water side of things now :)
Sloth
28-08-10, 10:19 AM
run it off edis mate. find an early carbd mk3 fiesta and rob all of the engine loom and stuff. stockrod lads have been doing it for years.
MattBrown
28-08-10, 10:42 AM
run it off edis mate. find an early carbd mk3 fiesta and rob all of the engine loom and stuff. stockrod lads have been doing it for years.

What would I have to do, to get mine running on carbs with this rob?
Sloth
31-08-10, 12:27 PM
martin:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-c20xe-redtop-MBE-ECU-and-harness-Nova-Chevette-/110579621945?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM

may be usefull

matt, you need an engine loom off a mk3 fiesta carb, the early ones were carbed but used edis. you just use the engine loom and sensors etc, with a ford specific trigger wheel disk welded to the front crank pulley where your belts go, which can be got off ebay. that gives you the spark. then just carbs for fuel.
bmw156
31-08-10, 12:29 PM
rob, i was gonna mega jolt it. using the EDIS etc
and i think the fiesta i robbed it off was a carb version, but i cut the loom etc :( there is a pic a couple of pages back where i got the EDIS unit etc

rob, that link is for dizzy, very little people can use a dizzy on a redtop in a chevette, unless they use the rare manta setup.
good luck finding one :)
Sloth
31-08-10, 04:41 PM
i may know somone with the manta type setup forsale.....

if i fi9nd a fez with the loom and stuff would you want it?
Jonlem
31-08-10, 06:00 PM
How much is megajolt ?
bmw156
31-08-10, 08:16 PM
rob, nah its ok i know of one, thanks

and jonlem, for an XE setup with a MAP sensor, you can get a complete setup for 280 all made etc, ready to plug in
im yet to buy it, buy they stock them on the shelves

thats from triggerwheels.co.uk or simular
bmw156
01-09-10, 05:49 PM
ok some more progress, i made a alternator lowering bracket

simple way

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4458.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4459.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4460.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4463.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4465.jpg
Sloth
02-09-10, 04:07 PM
id be making them and sellin em on ebay....
djbrowney
02-09-10, 05:00 PM
defo mate lol
MattBrown
02-09-10, 05:22 PM
Looking good mart.

Needs more progress though lol
General Baxter
02-09-10, 05:31 PM
id be making them and sellin em on ebay....

its a plate with 4 holes in,

bloody hell even mattbrown could make one lol
bmw156
02-09-10, 05:42 PM
lol, i did think it, considering the prices people want for home made ones, or "real" ones lol. i could flog them for 20 notes and be laughing.

any way, less of that and more progress.

a package of shortness
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4475.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4474.jpg

thank fook it fits
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4476.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4481.jpg
General Baxter
02-09-10, 05:46 PM
at least paint the thing lol
Count Vaux Alot
02-09-10, 05:51 PM
Nice prop! Were did you use and at what cost?
bmw156
02-09-10, 06:28 PM
at least paint the thing lol

i was checking it fitted, in case i cant measure lol

and thanks count, its a manta prop, shortened by dunning and fairbank in leeds, and cost about 78 quid total, that consists of 55 for the work, 11 postage, and 11ish VAT.

compared to recoprop who wanted around 150!
Count Vaux Alot
02-09-10, 07:03 PM
Good price that - ive got my Kadett C project thread up now if you fancy a gander.

I dont suppose you know anyone with a manta 1.8/2.0 gearbox selector and clutch fork do you?
Grey
02-09-10, 07:13 PM
I still have to pop over one weekend!! keep meaning to!!lol
bmw156
02-09-10, 07:14 PM
sounds good mate :)
bearbenuk
03-09-10, 08:35 AM
http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/08/31/readers-rides-gt-gt-your-classics-pt-6.aspx

martin, check this link.
... scroll down and a couple of cars below the old saab :).
MattBrown
03-09-10, 09:37 AM
its a plate with 4 holes in,

bloody hell even mattbrown could make one lol

Seeing I have a full machine shop, and cnc at my disposal, i may stand a chancelol
dj_wudgey
03-09-10, 01:40 PM
i was checking it fitted, in case i cant measure lol

and thanks count, its a manta prop, shortened by dunning and fairbank in leeds, and cost about 78 quid total, that consists of 55 for the work, 11 postage, and 11ish VAT.

compared to recoprop who wanted around 150!

thats not bad at all that matey!!
bmw156
04-09-10, 07:31 PM
hey guys, done a small amount of work again today lol.

nicked the brakes of the cally. and test fitted them with my wheels, yes they are 13" wheels and the calipers need a tiny amount of sanding.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/iphone239.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/iphone242.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/iphone244.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/iphone247.jpg

and also robbed this of my R21 turbo its a remote oil filter thingy, but also has a water tunnel running around it to cool the oil, so i can loose my mocal cooler.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/iphone245.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/iphone243.jpg
Count Vaux Alot
04-09-10, 10:42 PM
Good work - how much for the cooler as I need one.
bmw156
04-09-10, 10:53 PM
PM sent mr count
MattBrown
05-09-10, 04:58 PM
So the brake disks sit behind the hub?

Seems odd lol
General Baxter
05-09-10, 05:00 PM
So the brake disks sit behind the hub?

Seems odd lol

ha rep for once lol
MattBrown
05-09-10, 05:01 PM
ha rep for once lol

lol

I still dont see how the calipers dont bolt on like rob said?

As they clearly do, like here?lol
chimp007_uk
05-09-10, 05:33 PM
They need adapters made up to fit... A mate of mine is building a Chevette hatch rally car and has the adapters to run 16v front calipers. There was a guy on the Chevette forum making a batch a while back.
bmw156
05-09-10, 08:33 PM
They need adapters made up to fit... A mate of mine is building a Chevette hatch rally car and has the adapters to run 16v front calipers. There was a guy on the Chevette forum making a batch a while back.

where do the adapters go. and what do they adapt?

as the calipers bolt on, the only issue that might arise is when the car is on the ground the bolt for the brake line might hit the lower arm on full lock, not sure yet.

and the discs, i have been informed you use audi 80 discs and redill them?
or as rob said get a set of spacers for the normal discs.

and matt, can you see in the first pic, the disc bolts to the back of the hub, you can see some bolts just about.

it is a weird set up and confussed me first time lol.

and a small update today, i had to grind the calipers a small amount for the ATS classics to fit over and spin, all done and they spin freely. pics to come sometime lol.
chimp007_uk
05-09-10, 08:37 PM
No idea lol, I'll find out for you. Not sure what forum my mate is on, but his ID is "Ross Cheeks". Nordic Blue chevette hatch with a 1256 on a split 40.

What is the spec of you wheels? offset etc. A guy who lives a couple of houses along is building a couple of Chevettes and was using my nova to test what 13" wheels will fit over 16V brakes. He was struggling.
bmw156
05-09-10, 08:41 PM
No idea lol, I'll find out for you. Not sure what forum my mate is on, but his ID is "Ross Cheeks". Nordic Blue chevette hatch with a 1256 on a split 40.

What is the spec of you wheels? offset etc. A guy who lives a couple of houses along is building a couple of Chevettes and was using my nova to test what 13" wheels will fit over 16V brakes. He was struggling.

he cant use your nova to test them, as they have different brake set ups, as you can see above,

my ATS classics are 13" by 6" wide i think, and off set i think is around 40.
and my calipers had a shave lol.

can you get some pics of the adapters at all?
bmw156
05-09-10, 08:49 PM
quote from the chevette site

Well yesterday I finally got 5 minutes to go to Eurocarparts and check on the audi brake discs http://www.chevettes.com/oldforum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif

Ordered them and went back this morning to collect them.

Nice Brembo vented discs, 256 dia, 22mm thick, 56.5mm height http://www.chevettes.com/oldforum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif

ECP Part number is: 104440150

List price: £22.50 each http://www.chevettes.com/oldforum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif

Just need to get the new holes machined and the centre bore enlarged now http://www.chevettes.com/oldforum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif


seems good :D
chimp007_uk
05-09-10, 08:49 PM
Well, we tried it up for reference as the disc and caliper are still going to be the same sizing regardless of the offset of the mounting point. They are still fitting within the wheel.

I will ahve a word with my mate here' his shovit (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=84948&id=513129435)
chimp007_uk
05-09-10, 08:51 PM
quote from the chevette site

Well yesterday I finally got 5 minutes to go to Eurocarparts and check on the audi brake discs http://www.chevettes.com/oldforum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif

Ordered them and went back this morning to collect them.

Nice Brembo vented discs, 256 dia, 22mm thick, 56.5mm height http://www.chevettes.com/oldforum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif

ECP Part number is: 104440150

List price: £22.50 each http://www.chevettes.com/oldforum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif

Just need to get the new holes machined and the centre bore enlarged now http://www.chevettes.com/oldforum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif


seems good :D

I sadly work for Euros... Sounds like someone booked thos out cheaper than retail. :d
bmw156
05-09-10, 09:05 PM
that looks like a tidy rebuild.

and could you check the number for me. or can i do it online?

just had a look, and they have 3 different ones, and one is about 20 quid each. but not brembo lol.

i would need to buy them in the shop and measure them to make sure they are ok lol.
chimp007_uk
05-09-10, 09:27 PM
Nice Brembo vented discs, 256 dia, 22mm thick, 56.5mm height http://www.chevettes.com/oldforum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif


Those figures what you want?
bmw156
05-09-10, 09:37 PM
yes pleaseeeeeee

wouldnt mind this figure as well

List price: £22.50 each

:D
chimp007_uk
05-09-10, 09:41 PM
you far from Bury St Edmunds? might be able to sort something ;)
bmw156
05-09-10, 11:18 PM
you far from Bury St Edmunds? might be able to sort something ;)
pm sent
bmw156
11-09-10, 08:33 PM
ok , im skint so i have been doing free tasks lol
i bought a block of ally so i can machine out my anti roll bar lowering brackets.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4502.jpg

and had some fun chopping and trail fitting my radiator.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4511.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4503.jpg

one big issue
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4507.jpg

and one side where i chopped.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4509.jpg

anybody know what rad this is:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/OTR6.jpg
NathanSRi
13-09-10, 08:38 PM
ok , im skint so i have been doing free tasks lol
i bought a block of ally
lol:p
bmw156
13-09-10, 08:41 PM
vankerrrrrrrrr
it was only like 15 quid.
vaughanmc
13-09-10, 08:43 PM
Looks good mate, had a wee quick browse through

That Chevette XE that Bazil posted up doesn't stay that far from me ;)
bmw156
18-09-10, 06:11 PM
ok little bits done.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/1d3c7575.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/6821ba85.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/d3d0d51d.jpg
scott.parker
18-09-10, 06:21 PM
Have you tried a nova rad??
bmw156
18-09-10, 08:45 PM
hey scott, no i havent, as i doubt it would cool a 2.0 effectivly?
i was thinking astra/calibra next.

and some more small progress on making my alternator bracket, will finish it tomorrow.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/f235a871.jpg

p.s thats a rough outline shape lol.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/b5f507f2.jpg
AlexW
18-09-10, 08:47 PM
Nova rad is fine for a 2.0 lol, people run the larger GTE/GSi ones on LET's.

i have one :p
scott.parker
18-09-10, 08:48 PM
But all EX novas use is a GSi rad mate. mines got a 1.6 nova GTE/GSi rad and i have no cooling issues, it's just been hit by my old manifold a few times and now leaks slightly when cold.

Scott
bmw156
18-09-10, 08:50 PM
i have a calibra that im breaking atm so im gonna nick the rad off the tomorrow to see what its like, mainly because its free :D

thanks for your advice.
scott.parker
18-09-10, 08:55 PM
But looking at that front panel on the chevette the nova one might fit inside under the slam, this would look nice as its set back out of sight and give you loads of clearence...
bmw156
18-09-10, 09:07 PM
good idea bat man, ill see how the calibra one goes tomorrow, and then report back and then source a GTE one.

thanks :)
Sloth
18-09-10, 09:29 PM
tilt the rad so the bottom points forwards, makes it easier to fit and cools better.
bmw156
19-09-10, 01:15 PM
ok so i made my alternator bracket.

worked it all out, made sure it fitted and came up with this.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/73d736ee.jpg

then fully welded, and made it look nicer.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/7765be8d.jpg

and primed
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/b904076c.jpg
bmw156
19-09-10, 02:46 PM
ok just come in from some more (on a roll i know lol)
alternator bracket mounted.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/95244960.jpg

and as for the rad, i went and looked at the calibra one and it was HUGE so i didnt even bother removing it lol.
and ages ago my mate gave me a golf one i think, about the same size as the beamer one i had, the same amount of cores and FPI so it will be ok.
and its thin, the brackets are still in development stage lol.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/ecceead3.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/3e966230.jpg

and a view from the front, using the standard ducting.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/54641ca2.jpg
MattBrown
19-09-10, 02:55 PM
Rad looks tip top.

Brackets also tiiiiidy:)
scott.parker
19-09-10, 06:40 PM
See that rad is close to Nova size etc, and it fits a treat!
good going.

Still think you should try a nova one, least the inlet/outlets will be in a better place then..

Scott
Mike
19-09-10, 06:52 PM
That little rad look suspciously like an EK Civic item to me.
Damo
19-09-10, 08:43 PM
Martin, i run a 1.2 corsa rad on my XE nova mate and no cooling issues here.
bmw156
19-09-10, 08:47 PM
thanks for the help guys, you make me sleep at night lol.

and my mate had it from his golf. so im sure its a golf rad lol. but i can get a part number from it and buy a new one if i ever need to.

and yeh yeh scott parker, it fits well thanks! haha, and i did think about the inlets, but i will just run a pipe along the top into the thermo etc.
mowgli
19-09-10, 08:50 PM
as funky as your alternator bracket is, i think it will not be too reliable, and snap. if you put a pivot (bolt or similar) in the middle, then it will mimic the original bracket & you will remove unwanted stresses.
bmw156
19-09-10, 08:51 PM
as funky as your alternator bracket is, i think it will not be too reliable, and snap. if you put a pivot (bolt or similar) in the middle, then it will mimic the original bracket & you will remove unwanted stresses.

where do you mean mowgli?
Welsh Dan
19-09-10, 11:01 PM
Where you've welded it together.
The Simps
19-09-10, 11:53 PM
Good work mate, liking the alt bracket. Will it still require an earth strap?
bmw156
20-09-10, 07:14 AM
lol, i could hang a ship of the alternator bracket.
its 5mm plate and an inch of weld. its not going to snap in a hurry IMO.

the only thing which i could do, it put a side plate on where it bolts to the manifold to stop any twisting.

thanks simps, im not sure tbh, but ill keep it in mind :)
Sloth
20-09-10, 09:01 AM
the alt does need an earth. and i would strengthen it, i did one similar for an xe and the harmonic vibrations snapped it within 200 miles.
mowgli
20-09-10, 09:49 AM
lol, i could hang a ship of the alternator bracket.
its 5mm plate and an inch of weld. its not going to snap in a hurry IMO.

the only thing which i could do, it put a side plate on where it bolts to the manifold to stop any twisting.


martin, you are stressing the bracket in 2 different directions when it is bolted up. and flat way on is no strength. it will get a stress crack.

we had something similar on a mccormick tractor & when the alternator fell off, it took the rad, aircon & timing case with it
bmw156
20-09-10, 10:41 AM
i will look at the bracket and see if i can redesign, maybe using RJ's etc.

and mowgli, surlyit wouldnt fall off if the top bracket let go, it would just fall backwards.
bmw156
24-09-10, 08:37 PM
ok i am off work for 5 days, so i done a few bits at work today so i can crack on.

my next plans are to mount the rad with some better brackets, work out my water pipes. buy some brake discs, and fit them and the brakes.
and then remove the engine i think...

made my ARB lowering bracket. good times.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4502.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/496b5654.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/61fb034a.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/b51866c2.jpg

and i also refurbed my brakes, in silver for a change lol

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/6e6f387e.jpg
jonn
24-09-10, 08:55 PM
jose joints ftw!
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp297/jonny057/008.jpg
bmw156
24-09-10, 09:05 PM
any more pics of that bad boy, or even a link, dont think i have seen it before.

and yeh i could go for a rose jointed turnbuckle, but SBD charge a stupid amount for the smaller alternator and its part of the kit.
jonn
24-09-10, 09:15 PM
here is the link it is a kadett c
http://www.blitzandgriffin.net/viewtopic.php?t=1312&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=60
bmw156
24-09-10, 10:26 PM
thanks, not many pics! lol
Graeme
25-09-10, 07:18 AM
Doesn't Spanishfly have a small alt for sale and there must be a reason why Gm originally used rubber bushes in the top tentioner bracket
bmw156
25-09-10, 09:42 AM
lol, i have sent SF a PM,

i will wait until it snaps lol.
Edd
25-09-10, 10:08 AM
Pikey bodge ftl lol

Comming along nicely tho, any idea when you want it done by ?
MattBrown
25-09-10, 10:22 AM
Doesn't Spanishfly have a small alt for sale and there must be a reason why Gm originally used rubber bushes in the top tentioner bracket


It will eat bearings like you eat sweets/cream cakes/pies/biscuits etc!

They're there to stop the bearings Bering rattled half to death
bmw156
25-09-10, 02:12 PM
cheers guys,

edd i want it at billing next year. possibly pvs.

and matt lol, why doesnt the rose jointed version have a rubber mount!
Edd
25-09-10, 02:31 PM
Surely you can make a Rose jointed one for a few quid ?
bmw156
25-09-10, 04:12 PM
you could, but i cant find the middle threaded part.
any help would be great! lol
AlexW
25-09-10, 06:23 PM
Make it yourself, bit of bar with a correct ID and then tap it.
Sloth
25-09-10, 08:40 PM
It will eat bearings like you eat sweets/cream cakes/pies/biscuits etc!

They're there to stop the bearings Bering rattled half to death

noooo....

its rubber mounted so if the alt freaks out and earths internally it doesnt send 12v and 100ish amps straight to earth, thus firing the wiring/alt..... :roll:

the small earth is there so if it did that it would melt it and stop:thumb:
Jonlem
25-09-10, 09:45 PM
Small alternator is off a mini digger, rose joints and parts you can get from Mcgill motorsport on ebay or whatever their called.
bmw156
26-09-10, 05:28 PM
OOHHHH thanks jonlem, i have found the turnbuckles dead cheap. i shall be investing in one very soon :D
Jonlem
26-09-10, 07:31 PM
No worries mate, I supplied a few of the digger alternators to a rally company a few years back, I forget exactly what they were off but it was a mini digger. They were just under £100 iirc.
novashed
26-09-10, 09:53 PM
kubota (sp) is one i sourced a denso job from
bmw156
26-09-10, 10:46 PM
denso rings a bell.

but my mate is always saying. some other small one of a diahatsu. ill dig out the name.

edit.

cut and paste
Daihatsu Alternator ~

This is a short guide on how to wire up a Daihatsu/Nippon Denso Alternator.

The Daihatsu Alternator has long been used as an alternative to the Vauxhall, Ford etc standard items as they can be around 2-3kg lighter, fit in much smaller places and run at much higher revs.
The most popular one fitted is the Charade 1.0 and 1.3 litre variants although I personally fitted a Daihatsu Mover to my Vauxhall XE with success. Another popular choice is the Toyota Starlet and Bedford Rascal (van) which are equally small and light.
Most of these can be picked up from the salvage yard from about £20- £30. When searching for them, try and get the plug that fits into the connector socket as this makes for a tidier installation although this is not absolutely necessary. Also, they usually come with an insulating cap on the main battery feed post (grey in colour). Try and get this too as it will prevent anything shorting out against the main batter connector.
Sloth
27-09-10, 12:26 AM
daihatsu cuore is another good un.
Jonlem
27-09-10, 02:52 PM
kubota (sp) is one i sourced a denso job from

I believe there the ones I was getting.

I think that the Daihatsu ones were quite expensive new which is why we used these, it was a few years ago now but if your using used stuff just get one from the Daihatsu or tbh a lot of the small jap cars as they run similar.
Sloth
27-09-10, 03:34 PM
i may be able to find one this weekend martin, im off to upullit, so it wont be expensive.
bmw156
27-09-10, 04:19 PM
good times rob, just drop me a PM if you have any luck :)
bmw156
29-09-10, 02:45 PM
ok so just had a really good time in the shed.

was really bummed out, since i couldnt find the right Y piece for the exhaust. so i decided i would make one from what i had.

and these are the results, please note its still tacked together and still needs some work, as you can see from the massive gapeing hole lol.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/6cde9f0f.jpg

made sure it can take another fit to slide in
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/3000d10e.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/1a9fde7f.jpg

WINNNN

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/b3218f4c.jpg

TIGHTTT
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/96ae76e1.jpg
bmw156
29-09-10, 02:47 PM
and i think i need a new wing..

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/0ee10255.jpg
AlexW
29-09-10, 03:04 PM
I bet it will have a slighty funny exhaust note when done haha

Get welding.
bmw156
29-09-10, 03:42 PM
why do you say that lol.
bmw156
30-09-10, 07:26 PM
ok seeing as its payday. i bought some nice bits. a small update for now, and a bigger one tomorrow.

i got these bad boys, need to machine the inside out, and redrill the holes and they will fit. but i had the caliper fully mounted, and the disc spins fine. there is a gap in the picture, but that is where the hub will go back further.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/ba5bb248.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/5778eca8.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/75fe6b21.jpg

and also fitted my ARB lowering blocks, as you can see, it clears the sump nicely now. good times.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4660.jpg
danderv
30-09-10, 07:48 PM
Looking good mate should be fun when it's finished:thumb:
bmw156
01-10-10, 06:23 PM
ok another update, thats 3 in three days!

got these delivered. should be 90% of my exhaust, got a back box also being given to me.

to join to the bottom of the fanny mold
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/1ea21f49.jpg

over the axle
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/941cd982.jpg

and anywhere in between.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/72db3f68.jpg

also got this through 2nd time lucky
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/d2fce59e.jpg

and also got my brakes machined, opened up on the lathe and re drilled on the drill, and all bolts up lovely :D

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/f71b6990.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/ad780e9d.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/1bd82e0d.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/d04d8837.jpg

will get all the bits on the car once it stops raining!
bearbenuk
02-10-10, 08:38 AM
Nice to see some more progress!
Jonezy
02-10-10, 09:49 AM
Project seems to be going well mate, Just bought a Chevette last night, 2 door saloon. Keep up the good work! :thumb:
bmw156
02-10-10, 10:40 AM
lol thanks guys, i bolted on the hubs and they bolt up fine and take the calipers. good times

all i need to do now is restrict the steering so the calipers dont clunk the lower arm.

and now going to pick up another rear axle.
scott.parker
02-10-10, 11:27 AM
Restrict the steering, that don't sound like an MOT friendly thing..

Good progress though, glad you pushing on with it.

Scott
AlexW
02-10-10, 12:15 PM
MOT is fine with restricted steering, they would be more unhappy with the calipers hitting the lower arms!

What the feck is going on with the arb lowering blocks, did you cock up? Surly better to use a full block?!?!
bmw156
03-10-10, 08:53 AM
i have an idea to restrict the steering, just need to have a closer look when its dry.

and lol alex to the ARB lowering blocks. i have done research, out of the two people i saw, one used a full block, and one used to skinny tubes.
the solid blocks, were heavy. and this doesnt loose any strength at all.
bmw156
03-10-10, 06:25 PM
small update, travelled 300 miles to get another axle as it was complete.
so im gonna rob the ARB, the brake internals and thats it i think lol.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/f8fa8182.jpg
bmw156
07-10-10, 10:43 PM
not a massive amount being done atm, but small bits none the less.

i know have welded the top half of the manifold. and killed my welder in the process. not good.

and also stripped the spare axle for its ARB, brakes, and a few other small bits. refurbed them, and will put them on tomorrow hopefully. pending weather lol.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/a307a3fb.jpg

also, for the first time, i assembled some brake drums. never done it before and it was easy tbh.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/e71285b2.jpg
Mike
07-10-10, 11:04 PM
Yea drums are peice of pish, can be a bit fiddly if youve got fat thumbs though :(
AlexW
07-10-10, 11:05 PM
Ahh **** project, now your a bluer.
brainsnova
07-10-10, 11:23 PM
another blues brother :cool: welcome bro
bmw156
08-10-10, 07:19 AM
Yea drums are peice of pish, can be a bit fiddly if youve got fat thumbs though :(
lol my thumbs are fat, i used pliers instead.

and yes im a blue fonter, i CBA to join again, seeing as i dont have a nova.....

another question. i have put the handbrake cable on, and its fully adjusted, and it doesnt bite, is this because there isnt any fluid in the system.
to push them off the MC a little bit?
L14MNP
08-10-10, 11:22 AM
Dude, find a way around! Less steering lock equals less sideways angle. :( lol
AlexW
08-10-10, 02:00 PM
lol my thumbs are fat, i used pliers instead.

and yes im a blue fonter, i CBA to join again, seeing as i dont have a nova.....

another question. i have put the handbrake cable on, and its fully adjusted, and it doesnt bite, is this because there isnt any fluid in the system.
to push them off the MC a little bit?

Your need fluid in the system to get the brake shoes adjusted, without worrying about the handbrake yet.

And i paid up even tho i didnt have a nova.
bmw156
08-10-10, 10:10 PM
done a few bits today, rear anti roll bar on, need to make some brackets to weld to the shell.

and started offering up my exhaust parts. its going to have to come out the other side then it does from standard, so i will make custom brackets all around lol.

more pics on the exhaust when i have process...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/92fb6a68.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/7814bd4a.jpg
bmw156
10-10-10, 08:11 PM
ok done some more small bits today.

changed the alternator bracket!! ¬¬
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/a2fd6579.jpg

point to any one who can guess what it is off
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/47a36d10.jpg

and it should go here.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/e53fd69b.jpg

a picture of my new rad mounts, need some more small work done to them and then will be on.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/270a3298.jpg

and just an updated engine bay picture.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/c979cd56.jpg
John
10-10-10, 08:13 PM
header is off your renault! lol
Bay looks sweet.
Connor
10-10-10, 08:13 PM
Engine is looking smart in there
bmw156
10-10-10, 09:00 PM
header is off your renault! lol
Bay looks sweet.

you are correct sir, not my R19, but my R21. is compact and comes with a good bracket and was free.

and thanks lads, means alot :)
Count Vaux Alot
11-10-10, 11:41 AM
Getting there mate
Sloth
11-10-10, 11:56 AM
very nice, i bet you cat wait to go sideways!!!
bmw156
11-10-10, 07:59 PM
some more progress
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/67293703.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/fd030dd7.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/e0a8a5a3.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/e400bf78.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/359b6379.jpg
Angus Closier
11-10-10, 11:56 PM
Looking good, Nice to see you doing things yourself and not just buying everything. Out of intrest have you ground the welds on then inside of the manifold down or are they still rough? If you can and havnt it would be a good idea! keep up the good work! Will be well worth it soon!
bmw156
12-10-10, 07:11 AM
thanks mate,

i havent yet, but im going to do the ones around the flange. and then if i can get to any others i will as well :)
bmw156
12-10-10, 06:21 PM
ok some more work, small amounts i know, but it keeps me busy before it gets dark!

manifold painted, and on...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/60910b73.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/57a8154e.jpg

small amounts of clearance.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/a0a2e57b.jpg

and now started the pipe work under the car.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/019bdf81.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/db2d2d86.jpg

over the axle, uncompressed
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/fd401a53.jpg

and compressed.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/766db03e.jpg

and now i have a dilemma with the backbox... im happy to use this one as it was free. but i think i might do something simular to count did on the brown saloon where it bends under the boot.

opinions please

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/373a7ef8.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/f791008d.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/5b951fd6.jpg
MattBrown
12-10-10, 08:16 PM
Looking good, it run yet:p

Erm, exhaust looks hellishly low?

Isnt this going down like 200mm?
bmw156
12-10-10, 08:18 PM
lol, no not running yet!

and yeh the exhaust might be abit low, but i can raise it a tad if need be be shortening the manifold.

and no it will be down maybe 40 on a set of avo's
scott.parker
12-10-10, 09:11 PM
Good work mate, glad to see your getting on with it..

Now not to piss on your bonfire, but I'm sure in the one pic i see that you have pot of helfrauds high temp paint, did you paint the manifold with this??

If so, take it out the bay and strip it all off again, as i used it on mine and it WILL burn all off within a day of you running the car and cause lots and lots of rank smelling black smoke!

But you can paint it with B&Q BBQ/Stove hight temp paint, as i used this on my system and its not budged at all, i need to redo my manifold at some point.

Scott
Sloth
12-10-10, 09:38 PM
plastikote black bbq, £6 A TIN, B N Q
bmw156
12-10-10, 10:29 PM
lol, ok, your not pissing on my fire, just advising me.

i shall redo it at some point in the future :)
Edd
12-10-10, 10:59 PM
Liking the progress

Not keen on that backbox tho, something similar to Counts would be better IMO
Mike
12-10-10, 11:02 PM
Standard backbox FTL
General Baxter
12-10-10, 11:03 PM
bike can in the centre
bmw156
12-10-10, 11:05 PM
hope you dont mind count, i wanna use the back box as its "flat" and straight through. but i think im gonna get a 90 degree bend and hang it that way, like below.

and baxter, no.


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/ClassicCarShowNEC/ncCCweb188.jpg
General Baxter
12-10-10, 11:06 PM
do you have any centre silencers ?
burgo
12-10-10, 11:07 PM
thing is the car is very sleeperfied, therefore a standardish box would be better. i say standardish as you dont want some pea shooter thing for those 150 horses to squeeze through
bmw156
12-10-10, 11:07 PM
no...:D

and burgo, i agree. the main pipe is 2.25 straight through, and then the back box i think is 1.75, so abit of a squeeze. but not a massive amount.

if i feel its holding the car back, i can always uprate it for a better one. and yeh i wanna keep the sleeper look about it.
General Baxter
12-10-10, 11:08 PM
but it looks crap hanging out the back like that, cant you took it up into the car a little more, so you cant see the box lol


you WILL need a centre box, or it will be a plod puller on tick over lol
bmw156
12-10-10, 11:11 PM
lol baxter, do you read my replies lol, this is why im saying i wanna do it like counts where it sits more under the car, as in my last pic, thats as far back as it will go currently.

and the system will be tested, and if i think i need a centre silencer i will get one lol. p.s the nova never had one! :D
Count Vaux Alot
13-10-10, 01:28 PM
Imitation is the best form of flattery lol
bmw156
13-10-10, 03:05 PM
Imitation is the best form of flattery lol

:d:d
bmw156
15-10-10, 05:00 PM
radiator mounted.

solid as anything
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/bd0e79df.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/eb538abe.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/b6e5f69a.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/623c5a71.jpg
Sloth
15-10-10, 05:06 PM
no offence martin but those rad mounts look really gash. b+q sell flat 3/4 inch bar in metre lengths, that would have been better.
Mike
15-10-10, 05:07 PM
Get yourself some aluminium angle iron now an make some proper tidy brackets from that?

Ala: (altho not a rad mount but you get the idea)

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/The%20knacker/IMG000732.jpg
Sloth
15-10-10, 05:09 PM
flat bar, top ones just need 2 L shaped bits, fitted upside down if that makes sense, due to the tickness its strong enough to hold it.
Sloth
15-10-10, 05:12 PM
also id have fixed them under the slam panel for neat ness.
scott.parker
15-10-10, 05:13 PM
As above, i too saw them mounts and thought No....

I mean they just look out of place, simple L brackets would look better mate.

Scott
Sloth
15-10-10, 05:15 PM
i have a good idea martin, let me do a pic in a bit mate :)
General Baxter
15-10-10, 05:45 PM
reminds me of the titanic, started so well, then ended in tears :(
AlexW
15-10-10, 06:15 PM
Deffo need changing, sharp edges in a engine bay is a bad idea, when working on it of course.
Sloth
15-10-10, 08:20 PM
et voila:
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp138/sloth_mk1_cav/bracket.jpg
rubber bush the end on the bodywork, using fuel pump bushes.
bmw156
15-10-10, 09:01 PM
meh...

AW06. i need to clean them up, from their current state so there is less excess and no sharp edges.

baxter. great

Mike. im not sure what that is, but it looks weak as anything, and the holes are not swaged so they actually make the item weaker, and as rob said, it needs to be L shaped.

Rob, thanks for the ideas. but the thick flat stuff, would it not fatigue under the bend.

and also rob, thats not a bad idea for the placement of the brackets, but im not sure what i would do on the side...
Sloth
15-10-10, 09:06 PM
nope, as youd be rubber mounting it ;) so no stress.
bmw156
15-10-10, 09:09 PM
no no, at some point i have to bend it into a L shape.

would it not fatigue then...
General Baxter
15-10-10, 09:10 PM
no no, at some point i have to bend it into a L shape.

would it not fatigue then...

id be more worried about ripping the rear diff to bits, then a little alloy bracket lol
bmw156
15-10-10, 09:11 PM
id be more worried about ripping the rear diff to bits, then a little alloy bracket lol

i have a spare diff!
Sloth
15-10-10, 09:14 PM
martin, whack it in a vice sticking up, level with where the bend needs to be. get it red with some heat, and beat it over with a hammer. win will follow. :d
bmw156
15-10-10, 09:18 PM
lol i hear what your saying rob,

mounting it where you have suggested. there is no "up-down" support.

and i have worked out some brackets, based on the technique i used for the above ones.
Pistol Pete
15-10-10, 09:25 PM
lol i hear what your saying rob,

mounting it where you have suggested. there is no "up-down" support.

and i have worked out some brackets, based on the technique i used for the above ones.

Your brackets at the bottom will cover that. WOuld have to agree, those brackets are abit, erm, well lets just say maybe back to the drawing board?
Sloth
15-10-10, 09:28 PM
what he said dude /\ its how escort mk2 rads are done.
bmw156
15-10-10, 09:28 PM
lol, function over form and all that.

i understand the top two are "not great on the eyes" and now that rob has shown a good alternative place i shall give it a go.

what about the bottom two...
bmw156
15-10-10, 09:29 PM
what he said dude /\ its how escort mk2 rads are done.

pics.....

i wanna see top mounts on other rads lol
Pistol Pete
15-10-10, 09:30 PM
Leave the bottom 2 IMO. Do as Robs has shown and it will be fine. It is only a rad when all said and done!!
Sloth
15-10-10, 09:34 PM
escorts like so

.._____
ol ......lo
.l........l
.l........l
ol____lo

the o's are bolts and your looking at the baco of the rad. theygo into captive nutsw on the front panel. ignore the dots....
bmw156
15-10-10, 09:38 PM
escorts like so

.._____
ol ......lo
.l........l
.l........l
ol____lo

the o's are bolts and your looking at the baco of the rad. theygo into captive nutsw on the front panel. ignore the dots....

ok i dont get that! lol. but i know what im doing now :)
Pistol Pete
15-10-10, 09:41 PM
escorts like so

_____
ol.........lo
l........l
l........l
ol______lo

the o's are bolts and your looking at the baco of the rad. theygo into captive nutsw on the front panel. ignore the dots....

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp138/sloth_mk1_cav/bracket.jpg
:thumb:
opelbuck2000
16-10-10, 10:15 PM
This looks like it's going to be something special.. Would like to see it in the flesh
bmw156
24-10-10, 06:22 PM
ok been on overtime all week, so havent done alot.

it did occur to me that i can strip my alloys at work, so i set to it.

ignore the missing one, it needs some more work lol.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/3872e0e2.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/e3958979.jpg
Grey
25-10-10, 06:35 PM
Is that how your leaving them then :p lol or is it the before effect? sold astra bud and now own a ford cheapy a to b lol
bmw156
28-10-10, 12:11 PM
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/486b2159.jpg

nommm
Connor
28-10-10, 12:16 PM
:cool: :cool: :cool: :thumb:
bmw156
28-10-10, 07:58 PM
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/b677ce0c.jpg
bmw156
28-10-10, 08:01 PM
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/b3e28e20.jpg
Grey
29-10-10, 01:21 PM
looking good :thumb:
novaxe235
29-10-10, 01:56 PM
Are you blind that finish looks rough as f***k
bmw156
29-10-10, 01:57 PM
thanks for the helpful comment,

they need to be laquered as yet!
bmw156
31-10-10, 03:51 PM
ok, sorted 90% of the rear brake lines today, borrowed a flaring tool and bought some pipe.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/29699167.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/c0202a1e.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/62cfd632.jpg

note, the T piece still needs its 3rd line, im sorting out a braided hose to go to the chassis solid line.
Grey
02-11-10, 11:25 AM
Are you blind that finish looks rough as f***k

lol no not blind its a lil hard to see on a S*** phone! :thumb: keep up the goodwork martin
bmw156
09-11-10, 08:23 PM
been abit demoralised on this later, i think its the darker nights, and the rainy days. getting home from work in the dark is poo

anyway. still working on the zorst. have to make custom mounts as for where im routing it.

The Kit (need to order some more polybush's)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/842a157c.jpg

The Concept
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/a7dd0ce1.jpg

The Product
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/7ec75184.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/9b19d2ca.jpg
Welsh Dan
09-11-10, 10:26 PM
Shouldnt they curve the other way?
L14MNP
09-11-10, 11:08 PM
I would have thought so too, curved upwards to keep it on the rubbers.

I'd watch it using those bmw, the first/second time you want to remove them they will snap. then you have to make another hanger.

I may have missed it, but what's the plan for this, I assumed a dry build of sorts, then remove/sort bodywork etc. I see you're fitting brake pipes though, does this mean you're just running as is/tidying the little bits up when it's up and running?

[EDIT] Ignore me lol. You can just replace the threaded part. lol
bmw156
10-11-10, 07:18 AM
nah the exhaust hangers are right, i hope! the top hook welds to the car, then it all hangs down. i will put the brackets on the opposite sides, to stop it trying to rip its self off.
any better ideas are welcome!

the plan, work through my to do list, dry build effectivly, remove the engine, sort out the engine bay, and then put the engine back in and wire up.
Count Vaux Alot
10-11-10, 10:12 AM
I also thought the brackets looked wrong but if you think they are right then fair enough.
bmw156
10-11-10, 10:45 AM
look at this pic and please advise me.,

body work at the top, wth the top bracket welded to it....

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/9b19d2ca-1.jpg
Welsh Dan
10-11-10, 11:09 AM
In my opinion, it should look like this:
http://www.xen0phobiak.f2s.com/bmwhanger.jpg

That way its less likely to slide out when cornering.
bmw156
10-11-10, 11:29 AM
ahhhh i see.

yes you are correct, as the weight of the exhaust is pushing down etc etc.

i shall bend them the other way tonight.

thanks alot :D
Welsh Dan
10-11-10, 12:21 PM
No problem.
Count Vaux Alot
10-11-10, 01:21 PM
much better!
bmw156
15-11-10, 07:06 PM
ok done a small amount of work, im stacking up the work, as im on holiday soon so gonna do the work on the car in the daylight hours!

some anti roll bar brackets for the rear, going to be welded to the car.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/92143738.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/45d81837.jpg

also got this of someone on here, (not sure if im gonna use it yet, but probably)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/c9382c8f.jpg

had a tinkle with it.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/26b1b1d6.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/a1999eae.jpg
bmw156
20-11-10, 05:44 PM
ok a small update. just preparing for my week off in a few weeks.

had a gamble on a set of calibra braided hoses.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/cd508ae0.jpg

came up trumps, win

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/4c6fecd1.jpg

should have the brakes finished soon.
saloonwoody
20-11-10, 06:34 PM
screw the ats's slap the turbines on it lol
bmw156
20-11-10, 06:38 PM
FLOL,
thanks dude,
the offset would be to low i think, but i will give them a try!
Connor
20-11-10, 06:46 PM
Would look good on the turbines imo
valvercorsa
22-11-10, 08:07 PM
what a thread got headache from going thro all 75 pages on my mobile as laptop having a brain f*rt lol some nice info on here too for my shovit project :)

Great build mate
Balley
22-11-10, 08:09 PM
Nice build
bmw156
23-11-10, 09:04 PM
thanks guys,

got these few parts.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/77bcd962.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/db21f2b4.jpg
Damo
23-11-10, 09:09 PM
Nice build martin keep it up.
NathanSRi
23-11-10, 09:13 PM
Looks well good dude, can't wait to see it in the flesh when it's finished :)
I'm picking up some goodies for mine tomorrow to work on over the winter ;)
bmw156
23-11-10, 11:08 PM
thanks guys
bmw156
24-11-10, 06:52 PM
nom nom nom

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/5f273dca.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/96be9a31.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/39252330.jpg
valvercorsa
24-11-10, 07:08 PM
sweeeeeeet

Carnt wait to start building mine once xmas out of way am gunna start. i have decided go fit a saab turbo in mine now :)
sr jack
24-11-10, 07:27 PM
ok done a small amount of work, im stacking up the work, as im on holiday soon so gonna do the work on the car in the daylight hours!

some anti roll bar brackets for the rear, going to be welded to the car.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/92143738.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/45d81837.jpg

also got this of someone on here, (not sure if im gonna use it yet, but probably)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/c9382c8f.jpg

had a tinkle with it.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/26b1b1d6.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/a1999eae.jpg


you got this off me:thumb: