Smooth nova

[Benn]

Christ you haven't hung about... Christ that IC is massive!

[skud52]

Pvs only a few weeks away so havent got time to hang around! Yea ic is a little bit big!

[skud52]

oil squirters turned up today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/39EE857B_zps7dd82ffb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/39EE857B_zps7dd82ffb.jpg.html)

got the oil return drilled into the block and fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/07F4B418_zps1be5dd6d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/07F4B418_zps1be5dd6d.jpg.html)

and got the block fitted onto the stand ready for work

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/43F1736F_zps97327224.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/43F1736F_zps97327224.jpg.html)

started work on the ic fitting, bit of a mock up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/750DA7E2_zpsaa2ed3d2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/750DA7E2_zpsaa2ed3d2.jpg.html)

and with the bumper

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/C9D1F201_zps52bed313.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/C9D1F201_zps52bed313.jpg.html)

think im gunna have to find a gte bumper tbh

then got on with making some room

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/CB8208D5_zpsb991f32e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/CB8208D5_zpsb991f32e.jpg.html)

will get that all tidied up and ready for paint once the engine out

[peester]

wow, itll be heroic if its done for pv.. at least the weather wont be stopping you with having a decent lockup.

[Benn]

Nice work on the front, will the pipes not be very close to the ground? You don't wanna run a smaller cooler then?

[skud52]

wow, itll be heroic if its done for pv.. at least the weather wont be stopping you with having a decent lockup.

Yea it would be nice, it it looks like its bot going to happen then i wont jut rush it for that sake of it, we'll see how the next few weeks go


Nice work on the front, will the pipes not be very close to the ground? You don't wanna run a smaller cooler then?

Pipes are pretty close but im gunna make and weld ali ones like you suggested so should be stronger if the worst happens, also im gunna wind the coilovers up a bit.

Thought about a smaller one but it was always gunna be hard to hide with the small bumper and once the engines together it should be a turbo and managment upgrade away from 450hp so would have to upgrade at some point

[skud52]

started today by center popping the block ready for my oil squirters, only got that far as i had to wait for the jets to be dropped off so i could measure them and get the hole size right

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/C305E88D_zpscb9d07f4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/C305E88D_zpscb9d07f4.jpg.html)

did get the holes drilled but havent got a photo of that yet, also started making the groove but my ball nose burr is too big so stopped that till i can sort a smaller one (any ideas what size burr is needed and also how deep to make the groove???)

got the ic bolted up properly too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/70151022_zps912ff125.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/70151022_zps912ff125.jpg.html)

then started to sort out the turbo intake so i dont have to chop the slam panel

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/B7F7A504_zps4dd12a6f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/B7F7A504_zps4dd12a6f.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/D0F0EA7E_zpsa713f0b4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/D0F0EA7E_zpsa713f0b4.jpg.html)

also came home to a nice prezzie for myself

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/05B3E20D_zps3fa681d6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/05B3E20D_zps3fa681d6.jpg.html)

that is all

[Benn]

Inlet looks good, i messed about with mine for ages....

Ooooo i want a wideband, where you'd get it from? Love that your planning 400+brake already..

[skud52]

cheers, it might need some more fetteling once i get some tacks on it and some more silicon hose, all i had to use was a small piece left over form my ibiza. out of interest what size pipework have you used cause the afm is massive, like 80mm.

wideband came off ebay, £152, could have got it cheaper from states but it came within 2 days so cant complain. im only planning bigger power so i dont do aload of work, then have to redo everything again in a few months, gunna have enough work to do when i relocate turbo!

i'll get there with it

[Benn]

You ally weld? I use a trimmed down Roose hose, which i cut wrong and f**ked it up. So it's now a **** hole to fit.

Guessing the wideband was from where i've been looking, same price. relocated turbo? For big power? Or space?

[skud52]

weve got ali mig wire so i can tack it then get someone good to weld it, same with all the other boost pipes. where sells the roose kits?

wideband was from xenon or sumone, shame i cant test it yet, cant fault service tho, quite fancy the aem tru boost guage but there a bit pricey! relocating turbo cause theres not alot of room where it sits now for a gt28/30

[skud52]

just found the roose site, this what you used? http://roosemotorsport.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_3_118&products_id=372

[Benn]

Yep that's the one, i just badly trimmed it trying to get the filer to sit in a different place. Mistake.
Nice bit of kit for the welder, very very handy. And ah, nice turbo, no afm which is nice for the hidden look....

[skud52]

cool i think i'll get one ordered. yea no afm will be good thats why i dont want to cut the slam panel

[M Sutton]

Can't believe how fast your doing this! Fair play! Will be rather epic if it makes PVS!

[Benn]

Yeah deffo. I really want my filter and afm out of the bay...

[skud52]

todays progress, got the block sorted for jets, just need to take it to work and clean it out in the wash tank then i can fit jets

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/87B0F75B_zpsab8375a4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/87B0F75B_zpsab8375a4.jpg.html)

did find a problem while looking at it tho, pic seams to have turned out pretty poor but its a rather large crack

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/0A7837DB_zpsb576f46b.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/0A7837DB_zpsb576f46b.jpg.html)

so i ground it back and welded it up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/A654B4E6_zpsb6776f52.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/A654B4E6_zpsb6776f52.jpg.html)

also got crank back from machine shop with new bearings

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/D62C2D7C_zps57fcfac4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/D62C2D7C_zps57fcfac4.jpg.html)

and 3 layer steel headgasket turned up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/0EA39DD5_zps62684825.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/0EA39DD5_zps62684825.jpg.html)

seam to remember something about drilling the rivets out but if anyone can give me an insight that would be great

cheers

[Benn]

Good work.

[skud52]

Good work.

cheers.

got my block cleaned up today to make sure no swarf what left in there

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/584CDB30_zps440f68fb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/584CDB30_zps440f68fb.jpg.html)

then got home to find my afm pipe had arrived already which was nice

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/6E1583D1_zps54b34f89.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/6E1583D1_zps54b34f89.jpg.html)

so ive offered it up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/C628BF42_zps4b972e70.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/C628BF42_zps4b972e70.jpg.html)

which looks good, but doesnt leave alot of clearence for filter

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/5B42F6B0_zps149d0945.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/5B42F6B0_zps149d0945.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/E92B616A_zps61694677.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/E92B616A_zps61694677.jpg.html)

looking on the bay, looks like a hks filter is about 90mm deep so hoping that will fit

also got the crank fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/CE911A0C_zpse932279e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/CE911A0C_zpse932279e.jpg.html)

and was gunna fit my pistons

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/0DC73F26_zps0292b718.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/0DC73F26_zps0292b718.jpg.html)

but couldnt fint piston ring compressor so that is all for tonight

[Benn]

Very much how mine sits, looks good too. I had to use a small mushroom filter as the gap was tiny.

[BRoadGhost]

Why bind yourself to a length of silicone hose that's easily cut?

[skud52]

Why bind yourself to a length of silicone hose that's easily cut?

The pipes a long bend with only the end flated big enough for the afm so theres not much to be gained from cutting it.

Not got much progress today as ive been at mallory but did get the pistons fitted when i got back

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/C2087D03_zpsd890edef.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/C2087D03_zpsd890edef.jpg.html)

[Mieran]

I've just put a zlet head gasket on my XE and had to drill out 3 of the rivets, you only leave the top right one in

Can I also ask you where you got that inlet pipe from mate?

[skud52]

I've just put a zlet head gasket on my XE and had to drill out 3 of the rivets, you only leave the top right one in

Can I also ask you where you got that inlet pipe from mate?

Ahh thats brilliant mate cheers. Did you have to do anything with the water ways as they only have small holes or is this left to help keep water in the head?

The silicone inlet came from ebay mate, £73, its a roose item but was about £6 cheaper. I have since seen a 2nd hand item on ebay which was going for peanuts but its in red

[Mieran]

I didn't touch any of the water ways and just drilled the rivets out

[skud52]

not updated for a while but i have been chipping away at it, unfortunatly ive have a few delays, went to build the head up an found a broken valve guide

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/4177B912_zpsa93d2e46.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/4177B912_zpsa93d2e46.jpg.html)

so had to take that to the machine shop, hopefully have it back before the weekend so i can get the engine built up.

the blocks all together and painted ready

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/1B1DA6B5_zpsbdcfa577.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/1B1DA6B5_zpsbdcfa577.jpg.html)

also been trying to sort boost pipe routes out, started by ordering a 45 elbow

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/9EF4258F_zps22532e60.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/9EF4258F_zps22532e60.jpg.html)

then instead of changing the blue dump valve pipe, ordered some silicone tape

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/6CA55E2D_zps80f04e70.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/6CA55E2D_zps80f04e70.jpg.html)

which is really good stuff, so i wrapped the pipe and really pleased with the result, and for a fiver, saves me a couple of quid on a new pipe

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/D6B32209_zps1ff95620.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/D6B32209_zps1ff95620.jpg.html)

also got the front cleaned up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/FD46789B_zps2a45b6bd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/FD46789B_zps2a45b6bd.jpg.html)

and the etch primered it ready for stonechip

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/8DE40C04_zps55bfddb3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/8DE40C04_zps55bfddb3.jpg.html)

and finally these turned up in the post today which is nice

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/8D1C8CD2_zps874b0643.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/8D1C8CD2_zps874b0643.jpg.html)

really hope i can get the engine built ready for fitting next week

[Benn]

Looking great dude.

[skud52]

Looking great dude.

cheers!

had some time on it today, got the tank mounted, and also mounted the pump and filter (old 1 is only mock up),

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/3AA4FA40_zpsf17696cb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/3AA4FA40_zpsf17696cb.jpg.html)

also trial fitted the new exhaust

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/2A471B85_zpsf7057fd4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/2A471B85_zpsf7057fd4.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/85645A84_zpsb8304916.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/85645A84_zpsb8304916.jpg.html)

and ive been looking at the dreaded wiring. made a hole for the loom

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/52DEC1CD_zps25ce758c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/52DEC1CD_zps25ce758c.jpg.html)

and something like how it should look once all fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/11170AFB_zps3dc138ca.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/11170AFB_zps3dc138ca.jpg.html)

and looked at fitting the coil here

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/7A3302F2_zps84a3e83c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/7A3302F2_zps84a3e83c.jpg.html)

checked clearance with breather pipe

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/D2A9B6C2_zps1f0cd08a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/D2A9B6C2_zps1f0cd08a.jpg.html)

and pretty much how it looks atm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/EA4A374E_zps01e23439.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/EA4A374E_zps01e23439.jpg.html)

still not got my head back yet so unfortunatly cant get the engine built up which is a bummer

[Benn]

Rear box looks good. Nice work on the wiring. All the extra pipes with the let can be a nightmare.

[skud52]

Yea massive nightmare, have you ran te breather pipe of the intake up to the rocker cover? Im also thinking of drillin yhe outlet on the inlet to take a bigger fitting then using that as my turbo water feed, the i just beed to work out the return. Shame its all on the 1 side reallly, and the tight side at that!

[Benn]

Ill get you pics later, mine run thru the inner wings via the bulk head.. Maybe thru where your loom will go then back in to the inner wing from there? Or thru the steering arm hole.. But that might untidy..

[skud52]

Oh right yea be good to have gander mate cheers

[Benn]

Hope these help,

Vac lines, oil breather (top) AFM, crank sensor, CTS and stat wires (bottom) Again been tidied up since lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7741.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20updates/IMG_7741.jpg.html)

Where they come in, bit untidy at the building time. Since been tidied up.You could run yours in with the loom, then out under and into the wheel arch... (where my bonnet cable runs)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7718.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20updates/IMG_7718.jpg.html)


My cut inlet, just for a ref.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7811.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20updates/IMG_7811.jpg.html)

[skud52]

Yea thats great mate cheers. Think i'll pop the wing off 2moro and see what i come up with

[staggy_gsi]

I've just put a zlet head gasket on my XE and had to drill out 3 of the rivets, you only leave the top right one in

Can I also ask you where you got that inlet pipe from mate?

Sorry to hijack but do you know if you would have to drill the rivets out to fit it on a 2.0 8v engine? It would explain a problem my brother had last year if so....

[Mieran]

Sorry to hijack but do you know if you would have to drill the rivets out to fit it on a 2.0 8v engine? It would explain a problem my brother had last year if so....
If any of the 4 rivets will get crushed between head and block then it will need drilling out

[skud52]

finally a bit more progress, took the old water outlet out of the inlet manifold and drilled and tapped it to accept a larger union

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/6B3898C1_zps656a538f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/6B3898C1_zps656a538f.jpg.html)

this will be my turbo water feed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/39FCF67B_zpscf9047c0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/39FCF67B_zpscf9047c0.jpg.html)

quick check to make sure pipe does still fit

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/613360A5_zpsa4af85e7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/613360A5_zpsa4af85e7.jpg.html)

also ive welded the bung in for my wideband

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/A75313ED_zpsc115e488.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/A75313ED_zpsc115e488.jpg.html)

and finnally got my head back! cleaned it down the started lapping valves in

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/425C15DE_zps242d3d93.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/425C15DE_zps242d3d93.jpg.html)

cleaned it all up the fitted the valves and double valve springs, then i then drilled the rivets on the head gasket and fitted the head

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/CE176737_zpse79cb623.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/CE176737_zpse79cb623.jpg.html)

new lifters fitted and also an xe inlet cam

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/E30A766D_zps016f1501.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/E30A766D_zps016f1501.jpg.html)

and then fitted the thermostat housing and before i left, sat the rocker on to protect it for the night

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/DD5DBBC1_zpsf570b7fd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/DD5DBBC1_zpsf570b7fd.jpg.html)

cheers

[Benn]

Does enough water out of the inlet?

[skud52]

I hope so, i would have thought the same if not more than out of the rad?? And should flow straight away, not once the thermostat opens?? Also, it shouldnt matter which way the water flows through the turbo does it??

Its all new to me so correct me if im wrong!
Cheers

[skud52]

started running the breather pipe under the wing today like Benn has, cheers for the photos!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/3D8B4FFE_zps6261b269.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/3D8B4FFE_zps6261b269.jpg.html)

also ran the water return pipe, will get some black silicone tape on the joins at some point,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/562E7569_zps091b05ce.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/562E7569_zps091b05ce.jpg.html)

and have ran my return fuel line

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/E28D4BBD_zps69d82e67.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/E28D4BBD_zps69d82e67.jpg.html)

and my boost controller turned up today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/2445D772_zps1207ae32.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/2445D772_zps1207ae32.jpg.html)

not sure about which way to pipe up the solenoid tho is anyone could advise??

cheers

[Benn]

The rads full of water anyway, so i took it will it suck what it needs from it.. But either way there's water there. Like what you've done under the wing.

[skud52]

The rads full of water anyway, so i took it will it suck what it needs from it.. But either way there's water there. Like what you've done under the wing.

Cheers, just need to work out ho its coming back up to the rocker now. Will get some more pipe from work tomorrow. Another bloody hole I need to make!

[Benn]

lol yeah, drilling holes is fun. Behind the inlet from the bulk head? Some where by the clutch cable?

[skud52]

Yeah somewhere around there, hopefully it'll all be covered by the top hat cover. Need to run the wide band to which needs a big hole for the plug. Never ending!

[Benn]

That can be done right at the bottom of the bulk head tho...

[skud52]

That can be done right at the bottom of the bulk head tho...

yea but i dont want it to come out near the pedals and i cant more it to the other side as its either to close to the gearbox or it'll be visible. might look at somewhere omn the exhaust tunnel.

anyway ive got the turbo intake pipe welded up today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/1EAAE314_zps28ddbc07.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/1EAAE314_zps28ddbc07.jpg.html)

and then cleaned up all the inside

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/EA2D6B05_zps3b3bfdbd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/EA2D6B05_zps3b3bfdbd.jpg.html)

and fitted it up to make sure its ok

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/9B76D078_zps79eff2cb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/9B76D078_zps79eff2cb.jpg.html)

can now get the old engine out and paint the bay ready for new engine

[Benn]

Looks like a good fit now.

[skud52]

Looks like a good fit now.

Yea its spot on just need to sit the rad a little higher to stop the water pipe stretching but thats kinda a good thing as it should mean less is covered up by the ic

[Benn]

Nice, cant wait to see it at pvs.

[skud52]

Nice, cant wait to see it at pvs.

not going to happen im afraid, still trying to sort an oil pump, proper gutted! i'll be looking forward to a good nosey around yours tho!

[Benn]

Oh bugger, can't wait to see you car!

[skud52]

Got the old engine out today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/ABA66C61_zps8f839d03.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/ABA66C61_zps8f839d03.jpg.html)

Then trimmed the engibe mount down a bit so its not so tight around the intake pipe

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/E78714FC_zpsa214359f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/E78714FC_zpsa214359f.jpg.html)

All weled up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/64CB9D44_zpsf9373e4f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/64CB9D44_zpsf9373e4f.jpg.html)

And then ground back

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/F0FD520B_zpsb8dd58c2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/F0FD520B_zpsb8dd58c2.jpg.html)

Ive also sorted put where the breather pipe to the rocker will come out

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/4528E001_zps852170a2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/4528E001_zps852170a2.jpg.html)

Thats all for this morning unfortunatley

[SimonTW]

I love how everything is done with tidy neat fittings for pipes and wirings.

[Benn]

I wish i had cut my mount down too, didn't even think of it at the time...

[skud52]

I love how everything is done with tidy neat fittings for pipes and wirings.

Cheers pal


I wish i had cut my mount down too, didn't even think of it at the time...

Me either so while its at this stage i thought it a good idea, should allow me to run my water pipe and the breather under the intake now

[skud52]

Bit more progress from the last couple of days. Got the front stonechipped

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/A9655526_zps1b4ccb46.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/A9655526_zps1b4ccb46.jpg.html)

Also got the oil pump rebuilt and fitted along with new water pump and cambelt kit

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/C50107CF_zps1107b89a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/C50107CF_zps1107b89a.jpg.html)

Also got some high build primer on the engine mount and front pannel

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/2DF70B80_zps8ddebc3a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/2DF70B80_zps8ddebc3a.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/BDD2F357_zpse01f0d8d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/BDD2F357_zpse01f0d8d.jpg.html)

And have painted my new centre caps for the cav wheels

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/31044246_zpscd66929d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/31044246_zpscd66929d.jpg.html)

Engine mount painted and fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/26829D12_zps06ea133f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/26829D12_zps06ea133f.jpg.html)

And finally i have got a new let exhaust cam fitted with my pulleys with i now need advise on setting up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/60FC7FFA_zps7156d715.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/60FC7FFA_zps7156d715.jpg.html)

If anyone can help ive put a thread up
In mechanical

Cheers, ben

[Benn]

C20let pump in the end then? Everything looks great. Nice work.

[skud52]

Cheers! Yea unfortunatley. Couldnt wait any longer, ive missed to much all ready.

[Balley]

If you google it total Vauxhall did a very good guide with power gains.

[skud52]

If you google it total Vauxhall did a very good guide with power gains.

yea ive seen it but it doesnt tell you how to set the timing, only that at 1/2 a tooth was best.

anyway ive got a bit more progress for today, cleaned the sump up and got that fitted, also got last bit of high build primer on a couple of patches in the bay so that should be ready to paint tomorrow, i have also cut some holes in the timing belt cover

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/F4B0734C_zpsdf8c1a8b.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/F4B0734C_zpsdf8c1a8b.jpg.html)

and have dropped that and the rocker cover off at the powder coaters. and finally my fave bit of the day, a little test fit of my latest purchase

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/A925267A_zps3f3041de.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/A925267A_zps3f3041de.jpg.html)

cheers

[Benn]

I used the tv guild, retarded it 7deg... Game me better power....

[skud52]

Retarded the cam pulley 7 or the crank? Ive put some pics on the tread in mechanical to explain my dilemma

[Benn]

Seen, i'l reply there.

[skud52]

this afternoons progress. got the bay repainted. this is the 3rd time in 2 and a half years and its only been out racing a handful of times. hopefully it wont need doing again for a while!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/DEAFF8C7_zps994b2f8c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/DEAFF8C7_zps994b2f8c.jpg.html)

also got the engine timed up (i think/hope) and cambelt on

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/D561662D_zps6539f8e5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/D561662D_zps6539f8e5.jpg.html)

and also got the plug cover etch primered, still unsure what colour to do it tho

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/0DD6C61A_zps4a32c4fc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/0DD6C61A_zps4a32c4fc.jpg.html)

[Balley]

This all looks very good!

[Benn]

Good work.

[skud52]

Cheers guys

[skud52]

gearbox is now fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/B4CCA42B_zpsb01a668e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/B4CCA42B_zpsb01a668e.jpg.html)

and got the plug cover painted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/85224ADF_zpse6bc6102.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/85224ADF_zpse6bc6102.jpg.html)

[Benn]

Nice.

[skud52]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/C3C907CE_zpsf49176ed.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/C3C907CE_zpsf49176ed.jpg.html)

finnally got the engine back in!!

[scorge01]

Looks mint mate tidy motor

[Benn]

Good work dude.

[skud52]

cheers guys,

got a bit more done today, got the boost controller solenoid mounted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/3FA22CC3_zpsfa89952f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/3FA22CC3_zpsfa89952f.jpg.html)

and then mounted the gauge

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/D5AE5783_zps936c1c86.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/D5AE5783_zps936c1c86.jpg.html)

also got a few more bit fitted up on the engine,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/D2D395F7_zps703da2cf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/D2D395F7_zps703da2cf.jpg.html)

and then took it off the ramp so i could get in to do some wiring, not much clearance!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/D04D7BA5_zps5b727279.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/D04D7BA5_zps5b727279.jpg.html)

slowly getting there.

[Balley]

That cooler looks cool but I can see you having issues!

[skud52]

Its not a road car so should be ok

[Benn]

Christ the I close to the ground... And huge.

[skud52]

Christ the I close to the ground... And huge.

Thats what she said haha

[chrisd1986]

Just remove any suspention you have and fit box section and it should be fine

[skud52]

Just remove any suspention you have and fit box section and it should be fine
Eerr yea ok mate

[ocdstigy]

Lovely :D

[skud52]

Lovely :D

Cheers pal.

Some more progress over the last few days, couldnt run my sandwich plate for oil pressure gauge and oil temp gauge so ordered a straight take off

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/B478A79A_zps3a6984a8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/B478A79A_zps3a6984a8.jpg.html)

Also got a nice ali rad

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/D42FE94F_zps4b3460ce.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/D42FE94F_zps4b3460ce.jpg.html)

And a pic with the ic fitted up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/6D24CD80_zps6a808e64.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/6D24CD80_zps6a808e64.jpg.html)

Also got the engine pretty much all wired up and piped up, driveshafts fitted with new cv gaiters, exhaust is all on, and ive had it turning over but not had oil coming out of the turbo return, hoping its just cause the battery was pretty dead and not turning over fast enough otherwise ive got a serious problem somewhere. I ran out of time this morning tho so ive put the jump pack on charge and will try again tomorrow

Cheers

[Iain]

Rad looks nice and shiny to match the rest of the car, coming together nicely now.

I used the unused threaded holes in the block and oil pump for additional sensors, but the adaptor looks like it does the job well.

[skud52]

Rad looks nice and shiny to match the rest of the car, coming together nicely now.

I used the unused threaded holes in the block and oil pump for additional sensors, but the adaptor looks like it does the job well.

Cheers pal, gettin there slowly. Think i saw you on your way home after pv driving over the bumps on station road?

[Iain]

Progress seems slower than a little while back when you seemed to be doing inhuman amounts of work on it in a day but at least you're still going lol Yeah that'll have been me

[skud52]

Yea unfortunatly works getting in the way a little, tbf ive still doing more work than the thread shows tho. My units just down there if ya fancy poppin in tho pal, should be down all afternoon thursday and friday, hoping to get it running and strapped to the rolling road for some running in all being well

[peester]

When my project lacked fast enough cranking; I added an additional earth onto the engine block (that helped a bit) but ultimately a higher CCA battery did the job. An 063 type bosch (s5) putting out over 500A

[skud52]

Im hoping its just cause the batterys flat atm. Im thinking of going for a small dry cell battery once its all up and running as normal batterys are a bit heavy for what i want. Ill try the extra earth tho, nowt to loose by sticking a jump lead on there

Cheers

[bazzap8389]

Looking good mate :)

Where did you get that rad from btw?

[skud52]

Looking good mate :)

Where did you get that rad from btw?

Cheers pal. Its a TX autosport rad. Just ordered off there website

[bazzap8389]

Ah right cheers. What likes the quality of it?

[Benn]

Great work, you've moved the rad forward alot, is this for later turbo clearance?

[skud52]

Ah right cheers. What likes the quality of it?

Looks spot on mate, heard bad things but im pretty pleased with it!


Great work, you've moved the rad forward alot, is this for later turbo clearance?

Cheers. The rad sits in the original rubbers at the bottom and sits a bit forward at the top. Its tight with the kkk so i have no idea what rooms gunna be like with a garrett there. Probably end up sitting it over the gearbox and make a tunnel into the passenger footwell for the exhaust

[brucer]

on my LET ive had to start it to get oil to come out of the turbo, it just doesn't crank fast enough to make sufficient pressure, a couple of 1/2 second bursts isn't going to do any harm.

also, you may have an air lock on the feed into the turbo, had this once too.

[skud52]

on my LET ive had to start it to get oil to come out of the turbo, it just doesn't crank fast enough to make sufficient pressure, a couple of 1/2 second bursts isn't going to do any harm.

also, you may have an air lock on the feed into the turbo, had this once too.

Ahhh cheers mate. Thats sorta what i wanted to here. How did you sort the air lock? Tip some oil into the turbo feed kinda effort??

[brucer]

you could put a little bit of oil down it regardless, I undone the nut to release the air, was a little messy though.

[Benn]

I started mine with just pressure on the gauge...

[skud52]

not had pressure on the gauge tho, otherwise i'd be happy. anyway, done a bit more today, iain came down to meet me which was cool, nice to meet ya pal! showed me what he did to get oil pressure, had a bit of a go at it but the batterys still dead so didnt get that sorted, will jump it off the ibiza tomorrow hopefully with more luck! also got the fan fitted to rad

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/977CD295_zps54e1f619.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/977CD295_zps54e1f619.jpg.html)

would have loved to fit it the other side but that meant the rad sat at a funny angle which i didnt like. also didnt like the grey plug cover so painted that again

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/91ED48FE_zps03729151.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/91ED48FE_zps03729151.jpg.html)

will look even better once the powder coated rockers on! and finally fitted up the bumper

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/93A433E6_zps8df0cba2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/93A433E6_zps8df0cba2.jpg.html)

cheers

[M Sutton]

Good progress ;) Will be awesome when finished!

[Benn]

Looks great, do you run the water pipe out from the inlet still?

[Iain]

Nice to meet you too, happy to lend a hand if you need some spannering help. Car looks quality too, paint in the engine bay looks awesome.

[skud52]

Good progress ;) Will be awesome when finished!

Cheers mate! I hope so!


Looks great, do you run the water pipe out from the inlet still?

Thanks. Yea the water from inlet runs to the turbo still?


Nice to meet you too, happy to lend a hand if you need some spannering help. Car looks quality too, paint in the engine bay looks awesome.

Yea cheers pal, i'll deffinatley bear you in mind! Hopefully you can come see it running this weekend although i still havent had any luck with the oil pressure, i dont know whether to stick some fuel in and go for it or strip the pump off which im not keen on

[Benn]

Thanks. Yea the water from inlet runs to the turbo still?

Oh no how i run mine.. lol

[skud52]

Oh no how i run mine.. lol

Im sure it'll be fine..... Anyway on a more positive note, having read many posts about oil pressure on many different forums i found only 1 post which i liked, it said go for it. So after much faffing about with trying to prime the pump and getting oil everywhere id had enough, so i filled it up with fuel, got a bee battery and went for it! Fired up straight away with good oil pressure, afm reading 14s on tickover, although i do need to adjust the oil pressure reg, really happy, only ran it for about a minute but sounded pretty sweet, new lifters quietend down almost straight away so all in all a good afternoon

Will get the gear linkage set tomorow when ive got someone to help and should be good to start running in

[Benn]

Sure it will be yes. I was gonna say more on hoses. Glad it running ok. Good work.

[skud52]

More on hoses??? Do go on..

[Benn]

Well the rad small top hose, can just go straight to the turbo, doesn't need to go to the header tank. Saves a pipe in the bay and all that...

[skud52]

And blank the inlet water pipe?

[skud52]

I think ive piped the turbo up backwards, the pipe at the back of the turbo ive taken to the inlet as a feed, then the pipe at the front ive put to a y piece with the rad hose going back to the header

[Benn]

And blank the inlet water pipe?

That normally goes straight to the header tank.... Well from what i've seen.

I believe that the inlet on the front of the turbo in what in... The top/rear one is out... But that's what i've been/read/seen

[skud52]

i cant see it making much difference which way the water flows into/out of the turbo??

[Benn]

I have no clue, tbh. That why i added in the "i believe" bit...

[skud52]

not much of an update, but i have got the car running, all be it rather smokey, only had about an hour on the rollers so hoping it will clear up with some more running in, done a compression test seams all right, 185 1-3 and 175 on 4, and also done a leak down test today which seamed ok really, probably less than 10% loss. time will tell. ive dropped the oil and filled it back up with more mineral oil for the next running in period i'm really hoping it gets better.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/C418B773_zps44d957d3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/C418B773_zps44d957d3.jpg.html)

also while the wing has been off iv tidied it up a bit and re painted it this afternoon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/9ED65FED_zps8d6c1673.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/9ED65FED_zps8d6c1673.jpg.html)

cheers

[Benn]

Looks good, no clearance to the rollers...

[skud52]

Looks good, no clearance to the rollers...

just enough! to be honest ive got more clearance under the car than with the xe in!

[peester]

looks menacing, tidy installation.

[skud52]

looks menacing, tidy installation.

Thank you

[skud52]

finally got my covers from powder coat today!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/09CE0489_zpsf5858515.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/09CE0489_zpsf5858515.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/4244B357_zps39423e16.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/4244B357_zps39423e16.jpg.html)

will get them fitted tomorrow once the cars off the rollers. on a more positive note, the smokes starting to clear up now!!

[skud52]

got my covers fitted today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/8F9BD683_zps6f986f5c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/8F9BD683_zps6f986f5c.jpg.html)

also got some paint on my extended bonnet hinges

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/9557A518_zpsa4928ded.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/9557A518_zpsa4928ded.jpg.html)

piped up my master cyclinder, only temp till i can make some s/s pipes

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/CB5FF159_zps24de47e0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/CB5FF159_zps24de47e0.jpg.html)

got some etch primer on dizzy and coil bracket

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/2BCD57DB_zps9fd6b19c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/2BCD57DB_zps9fd6b19c.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/2A770ABD_zpsd1abded8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/2A770ABD_zpsd1abded8.jpg.html)

and also chopped up the carpet to make some floor mat kinda jobbies, and a quick blast of paint to make them darker

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/015BF728_zps288a8b57.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/015BF728_zps288a8b57.jpg.html)

and this is hpow i left her for the night

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/52118696_zps60e8bafe.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/52118696_zps60e8bafe.jpg.html)

cheers

[novadave24]

that is very clean mate great work done there must be well pleased :)

[skud52]

that is very clean mate great work done there must be well pleased :)

cheers buddy, yea im pretty happy with it, theres still loads im not happy with, but then its always gunna be like that i guess

[Benn]

Have you thought of running the tb cable around the other side of the inlet? Looks a bit tidier, more tucked away look.

[skud52]

yea seams a bit tight tho?

[Benn]

Shouldn't be, had mine like it for about 8-9years...

[Iain]

My lungs hurt after being in the unit with it running on the rollers.

[skud52]

Shouldn't be, had mine like it for about 8-9years...

You got a pic of where you routed it??


My lungs hurt after being in the unit with it running on the rollers.

Behave, you said it was getting better!! Haha. How ypur painting go??

[Iain]

It was getting better, after it filled the place with smoke lol Painting went badly due to my skill/paint mixing abilities so taking it somewhere where they're going to show me how to do it, don't think it reacted though.

I've read on many occasions a Corsa 1.2 16v throttle cable is the one you want to route the other way behind the inlet, assume it's a little longer.

[skud52]

Badly? How so? Yea might have a trip to loomes this weekend and see if theres any corsa kicking about down there

[novadave24]

cheers buddy, yea im pretty happy with it, theres still loads im not happy with, but then its always gunna be like that i guess
yeah that's always the way you think that's it I like it but then you see something that needs changing or something but yeah very nice mate

[Iain]

Badly? How so? Yea might have a trip to loomes this weekend and see if theres any corsa kicking about down there

Don't think I got the mixture/settings right, came out all blotchy and lumpy and dry, not to worry missus's dad knows what he's doing with painting so I'm hoping to have a quick lesson this weekend! Didn't see any 1.2 16v models when I was there last weekend as I was looking for one myself, just lots of three cylinder ones.

[skud52]

Don't think I got the mixture/settings right, came out all blotchy and lumpy and dry, not to worry missus's dad knows what he's doing with painting so I'm hoping to have a quick lesson this weekend! Didn't see any 1.2 16v models when I was there last weekend as I was looking for one myself, just lots of three cylinder ones.

Ahh bummer, well if you get stuck i can always help! Ahh maybe i wont be goin loomes then!

[skud52]

heres a terrible video of it on the rollers today, bloody hard trying to film yaself!! not sure if its gunna work, hope it does for ya'll tho.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVxF8aw2nzc&feature=youtu.be

so far, at 5 psi and only going to 5,500rpm made 190@ wheels and 200 ft lbs of torque. hoping to see some more by end of next week

[nova20xe]

that sounds awesome, must be a flying machine mate

[silk violet]

sounds nice and boosts really quick mate....

[Benn]

Are you running aftermarket managment?

[istf]

Great work! I love that sound! :)

[skud52]

that sounds awesome, must be a flying machine mate

Cheers mate, i hope so, wont know till i get it on track as its not a road car


sounds nice and boosts really quick mate....

Cheers, im hoping to up the boost soon and also thinking of knocking the timing back a little on the inlet so the boost comes in earlier


Are you running aftermarket managment?

Yea standard eco with evo 5 chip


Great work! I love that sound! :)

Cheers mate im pretty happy with it!

[jp89]

I wish this my car its lovely top work:thumb:

[novadave24]

sound great mate :)

[Benn]

Yea standard eco with evo 5 chip

If that std ecu by chip?

[skud52]

Standard ecu with a evo 5 chip in it

[Benn]

Very low on power and boost then.... Is that due to running it in?

[skud52]

Yea basically. Its only done a few hours on the rollers so only runnin 5 psi atm and havent taken it past 5500 rpm. Also thinking the cam is retarded to far so might reduce that a little. Want a bit more running in before i wind the boost up any more really but the weekends fast approaching and im determined to race it

[Benn]

Yeah keep it safe... And oh racing... Nothing safe there.

[Mieran]

Thats actually not bad power considering its at the wheels and only running 5 psi

[skud52]

Yea i didnt think it was to bad considering

[Balley]

Looks and sounds awesome.

[chrisnovaturbo]

how many miles you done? if over 100 miles i would get the boost up. what chips you running? and its prity much run in, in 100 miles any way.

[skud52]

Looks and sounds awesome.

Cheers pal


how many miles you done? if over 100 miles i would get the boost up. what chips you running? and its prity much run in, in 100 miles any way.

Not sure on how many miles its done really.

Wound the boost up to about 14psi today, ran good for a little while then started getting miss fire on boost. Thinking the coil was cooked tho as its fine on tick over and light throttle. Plus it was pretty hot. Will take plugs out tomorow and see what there saying too. Did sound pretty awesome before it started playing up!

[nova_stee]

What plugs and gap do you use? NGk escort RS turbos are good in a let with a .6 gap yours is probably just blowing the spark out

[skud52]

Im using nkg rs turbo plugs gapped to .6...

[skud52]

Well i havent updated over the weekend as had a little hiccup with the car and had to walk away from it for a few days. Thursday evening i finally managed to sort the miss fire out, used a set of old ht leads and it was fine. So set about doing some more runs on the rolling road only to hear a rather nasty noise. Found this little bugger wrapped around the cambelt

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/8D9C870B_zps07731bd5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/8D9C870B_zps07731bd5.jpg.html)

To say im pissed off is an understatment. Its the skirt that sits stound the outside of the water pump, totally sheared off, mangled the belt, snapped a bot off the tensioner and also seams to have ****ed a couple of my big ends. Hope thats the cause and not oil starvation anyway. Havent had the head off yet so not sure whether theres any more damage but either way it needs re building again. ****in cars!!!

[corsapowerr]

Oh man that sucks! I've seen it happen before to, that's why I went for the GM water pump such a ****ty design idea! Hope there isn't to much damage!

[Benn]

Unsure what bit has come off, but bad luck dude, that's a real kick in the nuts.

[skud52]

Yea bad times. Anyway had a bit of a break from it and will be getting the engine out and stripped down this weeked so i can assess the damage. Ive also boight another bit of a project because clearly i hacent got enough on with 1 car!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/79B59E26_zps1d3e00b2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/79B59E26_zps1d3e00b2.jpg.html)

Enjoy!

[peester]

That is pain. Silver one looks good. Plans for that?

[skud52]

Probably just a repanel, respray fit my cams and carbs and mot, already on gaz coilovers so thats a bonus, tempted to gte rep it tho we'll see

[skud52]

So its been a while since ive updated. Been pretty busy so not had much time to get on the cars. Have done a bit tho, unfortunatley not to the white one tho, should be getting the engine out and stripped down this weekend tho. Got a few photos tp show.

Anyway been rebuilding the front end of the silver one cause it was s bit of a mess,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/BA5493CA_zps3ce3eca8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/BA5493CA_zps3ce3eca8.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/9E088146_zps815401f7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/9E088146_zps815401f7.jpg.html)

The other side was pretty much the same too. Got it all replaced anyway

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/4A4D9185_zpsd6c1c1d9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/4A4D9185_zpsd6c1c1d9.jpg.html)

The crossmember was a bot rough but managed to save that. Also got the wings trial fitted to get the gaps good. Not to bad for patern parts.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/F1EAFDD5_zps954b3e4f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/F1EAFDD5_zps954b3e4f.jpg.html)

Started stripping the engine too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/BB2EF436_zps65e3be3f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/BB2EF436_zps65e3be3f.jpg.html)

And a sad photo of both looking ratger sorry for thrmselves

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/24146AAE_zps62c7b1cf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/24146AAE_zps62c7b1cf.jpg.html)

Hopefully progress will be back up to speed now

Cheers

[Iain]

Poor neglected white one.

[Benn]

Silver one is cool, white one needs some love.

[skud52]

Yea i no!

Managed to get the engine out finally

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/6F71E7AF_zps1c227928.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/6F71E7AF_zps1c227928.jpg.html)

Got the head off to find wuite a bit of damage unfortunatley. Contact with all pistons!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/70244FC2_zps1becc681.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/70244FC2_zps1becc681.jpg.html)

And 16 bent valves which i had a right job removing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/66A4F753_zpsacee9212.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/66A4F753_zpsacee9212.jpg.html)

Looks like all the valve guides are cracked too so more fun and games!

[Marcusgeorge]

Love both your cars dude :) but it's going take some dedication fix that :/

[Benn]

Ouch on the head and pistons.

[novalew]

great cars mate, really sorry to see the engine damage, do you know why it happened?

[skud52]

Love both your cars dude :) but it's going take some dedication fix that :/

Cheers, yea but its gotta be done!


Ouch on the head and pistons.

Yea i just hope the pistons are saveable!!


great cars mate, really sorry to see the engine damage, do you know why it happened?

Thanks. Theres a bit that sheared off the water pump and wrapped around the cambelt unfortunatley!

[skud52]

not updated anything in a while but i have been busy not on the turbo unfortunatley but still a nova at least. got the engine out, sorted bay out

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/E8BC2492_zps45f3e4e8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/E8BC2492_zps45f3e4e8.jpg.html)

got the engine fitted with cams and carbs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/E279B99B_zps6330dfd2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/E279B99B_zps6330dfd2.jpg.html)

then took it to a track day the other month half way through work :P

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/70FD00EE_zpsd11ca8d7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/70FD00EE_zpsd11ca8d7.jpg.html)

then got cracking ready for the last pod of the year next week

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/25C68958_zps3d7f503b.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/25C68958_zps3d7f503b.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/5B4354AD_zpsc39c13b9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/5B4354AD_zpsc39c13b9.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/3FD4295E_zpsedfb3f01.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/3FD4295E_zpsedfb3f01.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/731AC5D3_zps8e2611e5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/731AC5D3_zps8e2611e5.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/6B35D7FD_zps67f08892.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/6B35D7FD_zps67f08892.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/BE136C26_zps048de548.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/BE136C26_zps048de548.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/23F3831D_zps7a44e59c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/23F3831D_zps7a44e59c.jpg.html)

rolled it out today for the first time

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/580438F9_zpsaf7a2a05.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/580438F9_zpsaf7a2a05.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/203FBF9C_zps44116944.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/203FBF9C_zps44116944.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/B00C8F43_zps6ade2cc5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/B00C8F43_zps6ade2cc5.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/9CC6FA0A_zpsde2f5dbc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/9CC6FA0A_zpsde2f5dbc.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/617CF158_zps788fa63b.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/617CF158_zps788fa63b.jpg.html)

just got the grill and a few bits left to paint now

enjoy

[paddy235]

Looking good

[scott.parker]

Looks good mate, get them mirrors in some grey paint imo ;)

[Benn]

Lovely finish on the out sides!

[skud52]

Cheers guys. Mirrors and grill primered ready for paint now. Not a bad finish considerind we dont have a spray booth. Ill give it a couple of months the flat and polish the lot too. Just want to get it out the way so i can crack on with the turbo now

[skud52]

So its been loooong time since i updated. Thought it was time to add a few photos of where the cars at now. Its all been stripped down including the engine which still needs a lot of machine shop work and full rebuild.


Here it is looking a bit of state compared to last year


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/D30E4DD1_zpsb9033e70.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/D30E4DD1_zpsb9033e70.jpg.html)


While im waiting on engine ive started building a cage. First up was some floor plates


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/131F0CA1_zps3016bf8a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/131F0CA1_zps3016bf8a.jpg.html)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/BF2739C9_zpsa2ed9b97.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/BF2739C9_zpsa2ed9b97.jpg.html)


Then got the main hoop in place


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/D11C8648_zpsb0376fa5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/D11C8648_zpsb0376fa5.jpg.html)


Then started on the rear tube work


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/282C4DA1_zpsb8920764.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/282C4DA1_zpsb8920764.jpg.html)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/8C8635B4_zpscbb2d286.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/8C8635B4_zpscbb2d286.jpg.html)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/250ACE4B_zpsaab1a6e3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/250ACE4B_zpsaab1a6e3.jpg.html)


Then pulled it back out to get it all welded up


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/49D02592_zpsf06da049.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/49D02592_zpsf06da049.jpg.html)


Starting on the rear cross bars next then i'll get the front section made up asap

[Benn]

Loving the cage work, gonna be at any summer shows?

[skud52]

Loving the cage work, gonna be at any summer shows?


Probably not in this one as im pretty much changing everything on the car now. Will mot the black one once weather picks up tho and get out in that as much as i can.


Managed to get the cross bar made and tacked in place


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/270B95FC_zps828695ac.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/270B95FC_zps828695ac.jpg.html)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/E3654AD6_zpse4bc8053.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/E3654AD6_zpse4bc8053.jpg.html)


Also used to old bits of pipe to make a mock up of the front part as a practice and get used to the bender


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/53DB9B0E_zps7fbbb05a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/53DB9B0E_zps7fbbb05a.jpg.html)


Hopefully have them made out of proper cds by the weekend all being well

[Iain]

Heard some noise the other night, thought you might have the LET running again! Boo!

Cage is going to be nice, you going for straight or cross door bars?

[skud52]

Heard some noise the other night, thought you might have the LET running again! Boo!

Cage is going to be nice, you going for straight or cross door bars?

nah that was probably the golf. Dont know about the doors, dont really want to make it a pain getting in and out. Same with the rear, dont know whether to just leave it as a single piece or cross it. The trailer i use means i cant open the doors when its loaded so i have to climb through the boot. Its mainly a pod car too so its all a bit over kill i think really

[Benn]

Ah shame. Still really wanna see it. Cage is looking good tho, is it becoming more track based?

[skud52]

Ah shame. Still really wanna see it. Cage is looking good tho, is it becoming more track based?

yea it was never going to be a road car anyway!

bit more progress,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/E4B55A24_zps225fb4aa.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/E4B55A24_zps225fb4aa.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/08E137AC_zps38c701bc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/08E137AC_zps38c701bc.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/6D496834_zpsd74c396b.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/6D496834_zpsd74c396b.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/5B66AFF4_zps11391638.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/5B66AFF4_zps11391638.jpg.html)

[The Simps]

Nice work. What kinda bender are you using?

[skud52]

Nice work. What kinda bender are you using?

This is the bender i used


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/77D1FFCB_zpsa1c57e06.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/77D1FFCB_zpsa1c57e06.jpg.html)


Found a spare 45 mins this afternoon so whipped up a couple more bars. Not fully profiled yet but pretty close. Will make them neater when welding


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/8A188992_zps9dd29035.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/8A188992_zps9dd29035.jpg.html)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/1DBCA1B2_zps9fb5f7b3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/1DBCA1B2_zps9fb5f7b3.jpg.html)

[stuarty]

Just read every page mate hats off for keeping going with it and taking on a second one bravo😃
Any updates?

[jeremy fisher]

Don't think there's been much progress. Spends too much time welding his shonky Seat back together!!

[skud52]

Not so much progress on the white one no, little bit more of the cage is done, used so rose joints to mount the stering column, swapped the power steering onto the black nova, currently rebuilding the engine in the black one due to a school boy error!!

[skud52]

Been a long time since ive updated anything really. Have been plodding along though. Not got many photos for you. Added some gussets to the cage
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/911/2Q5IPS.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pb2Q5IPSj)
There are more which ill grt photos of. Heres the mock up for the column

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/673/x84HTj.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ipx84HTjj)

Rebuilt the engine on the black nova with knife edged crank, acl bearings, steel rods and adjustable pulleys, plus heat wrapped the new exhaust manifold. Thats being run in slowly on the rolling road

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/910/yznMSS.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/payznMSSj)

Also had to call it a day with my ibiza cupra which was a shame but it did give me an engine to put somewhere. So this weeked...
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/673/SQdFbE.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ipSQdFbEj)

So far ive got 3 mounts sorted, one driveshaft ready for welding and will hopefully machine the short shaft next week at work so i can shorten it.

Thats all for now. Enjoy.

[House]

Got to admire your dedication to keep going with this mate!! Just read the whole thing through!!

[Benn]

Glad your still working on the white one.

[skud52]

Got to admire your dedication to keep going with this mate!! Just read the whole thing through!!

Cheers!


Glad your still working on the white one.

Yea still plodding along with it.

I did a bit more this morning, cut the inlet ready to make it fit and see where i can run everything

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/1E61BC67-24D9-4E66-9CB5-16567459022F_zpsg2clxn8s.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/1E61BC67-24D9-4E66-9CB5-16567459022F_zpsg2clxn8s.jpg.html)

[Will F]

Ooh another 1.8 Vag lump... who's gonna finish it first? lol

[Benn]

Ooo that's kinda cool.

[corsakid]

are you running a 6 speed 02m gearbox

[skud52]

are you running a 6 speed 02m gearbox


No its a 5 speed 02J

[torquey]

What happened to the let? How come your goin vag?

[corsakid]

No its a 5 speed 02J

im running o2j 5 speed in my nova out of a skoda Octavia vrs ill see how that holds up then look at fitted a 6 speed later on

[Iain]

How's this looking now?

[skud52]

im running o2j 5 speed in my nova out of a skoda Octavia vrs ill see how that holds up then look at fitted a 6 speed later on

cant say i ever had a problem with the gearbox for the last 4 years of life and it was a daily that got plenty of stick. will have to see how it goes like you say


How's this looking now?

looking pretty much the same really, got a few bits sorted on it, finished most of the welding for the mounts, made driveshafts, sorted cable change out, clutch cylinder still a work in progress, few pics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/0A601829-C216-4564-8AEB-E9E8CF6C5E08_zpspaf67u9o.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/0A601829-C216-4564-8AEB-E9E8CF6C5E08_zpspaf67u9o.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/9D547D6C-15BD-4397-A810-265844637E18_zpsqrwtggwv.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/9D547D6C-15BD-4397-A810-265844637E18_zpsqrwtggwv.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/18948C05-A8F7-4F12-991B-5FD77B5F92E3_zpsx7nl3tkh.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/18948C05-A8F7-4F12-991B-5FD77B5F92E3_zpsx7nl3tkh.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/B2C25476-A935-4BEC-8E8E-E5D03C6503E0_zps8ilximqu.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/B2C25476-A935-4BEC-8E8E-E5D03C6503E0_zps8ilximqu.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/DE01DB1E-A09A-4CB5-84A4-22540D0325F6_zps5yqb6tdb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/DE01DB1E-A09A-4CB5-84A4-22540D0325F6_zps5yqb6tdb.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/96068105-C72E-4C73-A0A1-3DAFF1CAFD4B_zpsvxhdtcn4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/96068105-C72E-4C73-A0A1-3DAFF1CAFD4B_zpsvxhdtcn4.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/7B89AE29-98E4-4923-A4C6-B7022612AD51_zpszqwa5rtl.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/7B89AE29-98E4-4923-A4C6-B7022612AD51_zpszqwa5rtl.jpg.html)

its a long way off being finished, all still mock up at the moment,

fitted some new seats to the black one too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/skud52/Snapbucket/4CDC2A18-B61A-41DE-A6E2-492D766046B1_zps7hionc7k.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skud52/media/Snapbucket/4CDC2A18-B61A-41DE-A6E2-492D766046B1_zps7hionc7k.jpg.html)

probably not get much big progress done till ive got my new car sorted now tho

[Benn]

Loving your welding. That gear box mount is interesting, love that you've smoothed it too :)

Half leather is very nice too.