2 Door saloon XE track car

[paul080803]

Hi, well I decided after owning for about 6 months to get on with the latest project.

The car is a 2 door H plate saloon (mk1) that was very nicely modified and in very good condition with a heavily modified 1.3 8v stock rod engine. Came from a member on here!

Pictures from when I got her.

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But it is destined to become a fully stripped, non road legal, xe powered track car. With a view to let it in the future.

[paul080803]

Already got the xe engine, out of a nova so came with driveshafts and some mounts ready. F20 gearbox, with brand new clutch.

Need to find some twin 45 carbs for it, apart from that and ARP rod bolts engine will be standard

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[paul080803]

Then I got the seats, red cobra monaco and a cheap steering wheel and boss (£10 off ebay!)

The seats came with an office chair base, so if anyone wants to make me an offer for it? Just the base with plate ready to bolt a bucket seat on.

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[Connor]

This floydys old one? Looks tidy, looking forward to some progress :thumb:

[paul080803]

This floydys old one? Looks tidy, looking forward to some progress :thumb:

Yes it is! It looks better in the pics than in real life. Underneath and all the important areas are solid, but the arches and doors starting to go but not bothered on a track car!

[paul080803]

Got the engine out today

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16v brakes already fitted.

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[Mieran]

Would look mint with teardrops with centre caps and set of R888s

[paul080803]

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Engine on a pallet - no engine crane today!

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Front bumper coming off.

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And off, no rust on front valance :)

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[paul080803]

Would look mint with teardrops with centre caps and set of R888s

Yeah, or some white cesaros.

[paul080803]

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And lift the car up, wheel it backwards and down!

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[Graeme]

Looking good pal, was a nice example to start with, hope your welding and plating the bay, my first one only lasted 12 months without welding and started to open the seams up on a standard xe

[paul080803]

Looking good pal, was a nice example to start with, hope your welding and plating the bay, my first one only lasted 12 months without welding and started to open the seams up on a standard xe

Yes it will be plated and seam welded prior to engine going in.

[ryansnova]

who built the stock rod engine mate ??

[paul080803]

who built the stock rod engine mate ??

Not sure who built the engine, it was done by the previous owner. He told me that it was a mate of his that did the rebuild and was well respected within the stock car scene and he trusted him
The engine is fantastic and very powerful, just not an xe so not my cup of tea.
Below is the engine detail from the original sale ad when I purchased the car

ENGINE/GEARBOX
originally a 1.4 sr.
it has been fully re-built with a piper stock rod cam,piper adjustable vernier,1.6 head,diesel valve springs,ngk spark plugs, lighten and balanced flywheel, twin choke pierburg carb set up so that both chokes open at the same time, K and N air filter. when the engine was rebuilt it also had new distributer cap,rotor arm,leads,cambelt kit,water pump,starter motor,altunater belt,samco water hoses,coil,radiator,clutch,fuel pump, no expense was spared on the engine. have
the engine was professionally tuned up on a rolling road at mark shilabear race design in launceston,cornwall, where its output was 95bhp. this was done not long after the engine was rebuilt and has done just under 5k since. oil changes have reguarly been done, every 1.5k.the engine idles very lumpy with this cam and will not tick over properly until fully warmed up.
the gearbox is from a nova sri, its a f10 with a cr 3.94 ratio.

[paul080803]

Bit more progress with the car and been buying bits for it!

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6 point cage arrived!

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[paul080803]

Cheap Tigra alloys in white, but with nearly new Yokohama Parada Spec 2 tyres. Just need another set of the same wheels to run some full slicks!

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[mcgee.m]

looking nice mate

[Connor]

Nice progress mate, nice purchase on the cage

[shed-on-wheels]

nice progress buddy

[paul080803]

Been a few months since I have done anything with the car but as it is going in for the engine bay strengthening/plating next week (and hopefully the cage welding in) I decided I best get on with it!

So on Saturday I got the tools out and set to work, got the bay completely stripped except steering rack. Got the fuel tank out and the exhaust off. Took the rest of the interior trim and carpets out and trial fitted the main part of the roll cage.

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[paul080803]

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[paul080803]

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My favourite shot of the day!

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[paul080803]

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[brucer]

nice work going on, floydys old car is it not?

[paul080803]

Yeah it is his old car, great solid base to work with!

[Nobby]

love it mate

[Count Vaux Alot]

Good work chap - i look forward to seeing it at the work shop!

[paul080803]

Good work chap - i look forward to seeing it at the work shop!

I cant wait! Really got the enthusiasm back for it :thumb:

[paul080803]

Small update:

As the car will be back from its welding soon I decided I needed to get on and get the engine ready. First step was to tackle the workshop, clear it up and get the work surface ready for the engine and gearbox.

I got the gearbox out and realised it was a F16 and not a F20 as I first thought, which it better for a c20xe?

Up on the side, note the ratchet strap so I could hang the edge off the side!
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Draining the oil
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Silver or black? I think silver
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I came across a problem (didnt photo well), the bottom of the gearbox sump was full of sludgey oil. Not sure if box is knackered or not?
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Left draining, and the sump draining
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[paul080803]

Then I started stripping down the engine, well only took the exhaust manifold off and the inlet manifold. Hopefully more tomorrow!

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Does anybody recognise this exhaust manifold? Seems well made and is stainless steel but has no makers mark
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[burgo]

That's a standard manifold

[paul080803]

That's a standard manifold

Thanks, didnt realise they were stainless steel as standard!

[Will F]

They are indeed - the F16 are virtiually identical to the F20, apart from the FD - but agreed that sludgey death doesnt look ideal. Looks like its had a bit of water in there and got hot - that, or its been mixed 100 times with different viscosity oils over the years!

[Mieran]

I preferred my c20xe with F16, acceleration was better than F20.

Some people say they're not as strong as F20 but I disagree, I never had any issued even though its got its head kicked in lol

[paul080803]

Gonna stick with the F16, clean it out and then change the oil again after a few hundred miles. Hopefully it will be fine!!

[paul080803]

Small update:

Cleaned up the gearbox sump plate ready to paint
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Drained the oil ready to strip the engine, I think the headgasket is weeping
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Oil was nice and clean
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Then I started removing the coolant pipes and uncovered some nastiness :-(
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As you can see all the coolant pipes are full of crusty, rusty flakes. The pipes were full of them too.

Is the engine goosed? What would be best to do to it?

[burgo]

it'll be fine, just flush it out with a hose

[Mieran]

Its probably hasn't been ran with much anti freeze hence the rust

[paul080803]

I am going to whip the head off, when I get some spline drive sockets, and then flush it through with a hose pipe.

It turns over well, oil was nice and clean and generally engine seems in good nick (except loom is butchered) so I think it will be fine.

[brainsnova]

Nice looking car and I'm liking your progress

[paul080803]

Another update, got to love a long weekend!!

Got some spline drive sockets so I could take the cambelt off and then the cylinder head. Glad I did as the headgasket was leaking as I suspected, between the middle two cylinders on both sides. Apart from that the block, and pistons look in great condition (apart from dirty and in need of a clean and paint) :thumb:

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So then I started on the head

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More evidence of the headgasket leaking

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All ok, no touching just needing cleaning

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Every single tappet moved nice and freely, however in 3 of them the domed shape washer inside is missing. I have removed them all and got them in a tin ready to strip and soak in oil whilst rebuild the engine. So if anybody has 3 new/used ones I would be interested in buying them!

The valves sit below the face of the head, so I think it hasnt been skimmed before. Next job is to whip them all out and send the head for a very light skim.

[Count Vaux Alot]

Good to see your getting on with the engine as the car is coming along nicely!

[paul080803]

Good to see your getting on with the engine as the car is coming along nicely!

I did pop over today at about 12 but you were not there. Had a quick shifty under the bonnet and it is looking great!!! Cheers

[Count Vaux Alot]

12! You must have missed me by minutes I was working in the car by half past! The spreader plates for the cage are nearly done.

[paul080803]

Took a trip across to see nova gem 1970 today and pick up some wheels, nice guy and his nova is looking very clean and shiney :thumb:

Picked these up, very pleased with them

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I then went across to Tauton and picked up a load of paint for the engine and gearbox, no pics but sure we all know what 500ml cans look like lol

[paul080803]

Done a little bit this weekend, cleaned up the gearbox and painted it and started cleaning up the block for painting.

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[paul080803]

Done some more and a mixed view of good and bad!

Carried on with the block, turned it over to remove the sump and was greated with 2 snapped sump bolts in the block :mad:

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http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/IMG_2839.jpg

So I cleaned up and painted the sump instead

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/IMG_2843.jpg

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Then I decided to get a new block, the two snapped bolts have been attempted to be removed in the past and chewed up the mating face to the sump gasket plus there is some other damage on the block. A few minutes after putting up a wanted ad a member said he had one so a 45 minute drive later and I picked up a few bits :thumb:

A powdercoated red block

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1020795.jpg

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1020797.jpg

It will need a good clean up

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1020796.jpg

[paul080803]

However, he had a few other things too :d

Never used fuel tank

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1020783.jpg

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1020784.jpg

Powder coated sump, backplate and cambelt cover

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1020787.jpg

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Some braided fuel line and brake line

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1020785.jpg

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1020786.jpg

And a couple of gearboxes

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http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1020793.jpg

[paul080803]

Picked the car up last Monday from having the welding done, so today set about getting some paint onto the engine bay. Really pleased how it has gone so far considering it is just rattle cans.

As I collected it

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[paul080803]

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[paul080803]

Then this happened!

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Since the photos were taken I have given it another coat of primer. Tomorrow I will wet sand it then start the top coat

[Damo]

Looking good paul coming on a treat an al sort that money tues for ya.

Damo.

[dc1984]

Looking good mate:thumb:

David.

[Ernie]

Nice build and keep the pics flowing.

[Angus Closier]

Looking good, You went home with a bit more than you came for! lol

Still got a few other bit if you need anything.

[Iain]

Nice work. Not seam sealering the bay?

[paul080803]

Nice work. Not seam sealering the bay?

Ummm no, should I?

[MK999]

Ummm no, should I?

Ignore him, he likes pointless heavy things. lol

Seam sealer is supposedly to keep water out of, well seams, but more often than not it just traps any moisture in them and rots it out from the inside from what I've seen. Personally I wouldn't and won't be using it on my car.

[paul080803]

Without it is then, less weight :thumb:

[MK999]

I like this mans style, iaaiaiaiaiaiaiaianael can learn much from you.

[Iain]

I just prefer the looks to exposed stitch welds, and the thought of no moisture in the seams.

[bobon]

hi
just bought one of these 2 door saloons and want to know if there is a difference in suspension to a hatchback as tried to order a set of coil overs today and they said they wouldnt fit a saloon
suggestion please but i am talking cheap stuff and not pro top notch brands:)

[bobon]

hi novis here
just bought one of these 2 door saloons and want to know if there is a difference in suspension to a hatchback as tried to order a set of coil overs today and they said they wouldnt fit a saloon
suggestion please but i am talking cheap stuff and not pro top notch brands:)

[Mieran]

Nova hatchbacks and saloons share the exact same suspension components. In fact whenever I've tried rear coilovers on a hatchback they caught on the inner arch but don't on my loon but that could be down to Nova tolerances lol.

[GRUNT 16V]

how much did they charge for the welding ???

[Count Vaux Alot]

how much did they charge for the welding ???

They? I did it lol if you want any doing give me a pm.

[MK999]

They? I did it lol if you want any doing give me a pm.

Grunt is a competitor not a customer I believe lol

[paul080803]

Grunt is a competitor not a customer I believe lol

Spot on!!!! :thumb:

[paul080803]

So I gave the car a couple of coats of colour. Came out ok for £20 and rattle cans. It is only a track car so I wanted it to be presentable but also repairable/maintainable by me at home with a spray can.

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1030123.jpg

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1030131.jpg

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1030132.jpg

Then I removed the front suspension and cleaned up all the arches and undersealed it and where the plates have been welded in

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1030124.jpg

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1030125.jpg

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http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1030137.jpg

[burgo]

lob some lacquer on and it will look awesome

[Iain]

Looks good. Agree its nice to have things 'touch up'able on a track car but my experience of rattle canned bays if they just go filthy quickly and any petrol contact strips the paint. Is there some petrol resistant lacquer you can use?

[paul080803]

I thought on a solid colour then it doesnt have a lacquer?

If I should lacquer it then do I need to wet sand first or last?

Edit: Just seen Iain's post - so lacquer more for resistance to dirt/petrol etc than for a nice shiney finish!

[burgo]

looks very flat and non shiny to me hence my lacquer comment, maybe its just the pictures. if lacquering all you need to do is key it up with scotch

[paul080803]

Thanks, it is a bit shinier than the pics make it look but I will go for some lacquer to shine it up a bit and to make it more resistant.

[burgo]

exactly at least the lacquer is another layer to protect it.

[paul080803]

Small update, just been buying lots of parts. However I got the engine block back from the engineers, previous owner had snapped 2 sump bolts.

I painted the block and sump today ready to assemble and tart building the engine up

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/16471e89.jpg

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/4c16318c.jpg

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/da55a22b.jpg

It is more orange in the pictures than real life, however it is an orangey red! I was expecting bright red, but actually quite like it

[paul080803]

Bolted sump up today, proper 8v baffled gasket and shorter stainless steel bolts. Need to get headset and head bolts next

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/60ff061c.jpg

[paul080803]

Fitted Polycarbs today

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/7d5f2845.jpg

[paul080803]

Not really done much recently, just been buying parts.

Got next week off work so me and a mate have got 4 solid days set aside. Engine is almost ready to go in, complete brake system is ordered and the fuel system should all be going in!! Can't wait :thumb:

[TonySR]

Just a tip: remove all powder coat from the inside of the engine & sump. Ask Nemesis (on MIG) what happened to a customer's freshly rebuilt engine he sold a powder coated rocker cover too...

[paul080803]

Just a tip: remove all powder coat from the inside of the engine & sump. Ask Nemesis (on MIG) what happened to a customer's freshly rebuilt engine he sold a powder coated rocker cover too...

Thanks for the tip but none of it is powder coated

[paul080803]

Small update

Put the steering wheel on, rear wheels and took it off axle stands so I could move it to the side of the drive as needed the space. Also fitted my new door seals so hopefully it will stop leaking water!

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/5E93A660-E4AA-405B-8C62-3E966824DFC0-534-0000003099EF834F.jpg

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[paul080803]

Been a while since I have updated this.

Sold the tigra wheels and put my white cesaros on.

And fitted the engine and gearbox. I am on holiday the next 2 weekends but after that there will be a lot of progress to get the car finished in the next few months!

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/paul080803/Nova%20saloon/P1070313_zps7447a6b4.jpg

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[paul080803]

If only it pointed this way!!!

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[paul080803]

And then it was in place

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[Balley]

You have done a great job, looks really good!

[paul080803]

You have done a great job, looks really good!

Cheers, I have been a bit slack over the winter but lots of progress to happen over the next couple of months!!!

[Edd]

Looks good

You crazy putting engine in from the top tho lol

[paul080803]

Looks good

You crazy putting engine in from the top tho lol

I couldnt be bothered to remove the tie bars! With the engine mounts removed it went in ok from the top lol

[Count Vaux Alot]

Looks good

You crazy putting engine in from the top tho lol

I have to agree!

[Iain]

Looks like the crossmember suffered a little bit in the process too lol Nice work though at least it's in

[paul080803]

Ok ok, point taken. Will fit it from underneath next time lollollol