Mk2 Breeze Blue project

[leggattr]

So after parting company with my mk1 in April I managed to persuade my wife to have one final Nova for my 30th this year. What I really wanted was a Mk2 SR in breeze blue but thought that would be impossible to find, which it is. But this came up for sale a few months back!
Its a 1993 merit+ but it's had the sills replaced, very good rolled rear arches, new wings, doors, tailgate and bonnet with Astra gte vents fitted too. Along with all this it had a full external respray around 4 years back in Vauxhall Breeze blue. It's in very good condition on the outside but most of the work will be underneath where there's a few dodgy batches plus cleaning up and colour matching the engine bay.
Its had its fair share of welding already done on it as it was running a xe before so it's strong in the important areas!
This is no overnight project as this was pretty much a rolling shell so needs a lot to complete it. It's currently in the garage so cannot get many pics but this is everything so far:

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[leggattr]

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[totalnova]

Looks a nice car from the outside, what's the plans? An SR rep? What about engine? Small block 16v I hope:thumb:

[leggattr]

No more reps, just want it clean and the zipper trim was the best suit. The plan engine wise was 14nv bottom with 13sb head and cam. Already have top end stuff and a weber 32/34 dmtl carb. Also picked up a ramair filter for the weber as I had one on the previous which fitted well.

[Will F]

About time! Lol

hopefully nothing too drastic re the welding though mate! And I want to see it at billing...!

[leggattr]

No not that bad, had plates already welded before but it's just around one of the drain holes, a plate under the drivers seat (already plated on the underside) and then the rear passenger footwell needs a small repair.
To be fair I cannot see this going anywhere this year, my build money is tied up in my other car which I cannot sell til the summer now as its needed to transport the family on a holiday.

[Benn]

Love that it has opening rear windows, also if you click the shape button on PB you can just copy and paste the IMG code over so just the photo shows up, rather than the screen shot. Even tho it's thrilling to see a 3 bar signal.

[leggattr]

Thanks for the advice Benn. Sadly it doesn't have rear opening windows, may just be the picture angle. I do have most of it here to fit them tho but was deciding against it.

[Benn]

Ah i think its the seatbelt bolt, looked like the clamp bit.

[Iain]

EE, nice.

I do like a breeze blue Nova, they used to be really popular now never see them.

All the shiny bits do look nice, hopefully the rear arches have been done to a good standard. Plan to strip the bay and have it professionally painted to match?

[leggattr]

The outer bodywork is in very good nick to be honest, haven't found a dent yet!! I do need to keep the costs down so most will be done by me, that's why I have given myself a realistic year to do it. I'm planning to clean the bay up while its empty.
still lots to source so will be begging and pleading as the year goes on!

[ASH GSI]

looking forward to seeing how this project progresses, Ive always liked breeze blue I think an SR rep would be fitting but can understand not wanting to do that. keep the updates coming

[leggattr]

With it having the zipper trim, doorcards and sunvisors to match, blue heater dials, a possible 1.3/1.4 engine from an SR it's pretty much gonna look like one. Only difference is the decals ( I did buy the rear Sr badge but now can sell it) and lower vinyls won't be present.
I have thought about doing the b-pillar vinyls but would have to get aftermarket ones for it. Along way down the road tho!

[Iain]

Side vinyl would look sexy though :(

[leggattr]

So not a lot has really happened with the car as it's had to be moved out of the way for my new garage door. Have been collecting stuff for this tho. Just a few pictures of my new header tank and my windscreen washer which washed up well. Also been in touch with roose Motorsport to pick up a new hose to go with my top rad hose.

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Also got myself a good carb tank to replace the injection one. Just having problems with one of the strap nuts which has no head on it so having to work out a way of getting it off!

[millworm]

Like the look of it mate, will be better than walking to the meets haha. i had the same issue on my sierras fuel tank, i cut the heads off with a hack saw, removed the tank then welded a nut on once the tank was gone

[leggattr]

So this morning I went to pick this up, a 14NV and 5speed F10. Cost £30!! Very happy indeed

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[Will F]

Bargain!

[leggattr]

KSo I picked myself up a carb fuel tank so I could replace the injection one I thought the car was running but this is them both side by side (the carb one on the right and the one on the left was running the external electric pump)

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The only real difference I see is the plastic ball and holder for the return is missing from my 'injection' one.I haven't yet checked the sender on my one to see if it's the same as the carb one. Do I assume it's a carb tank?

[Iain]

After a quick search it would seem the injection tank has a swirl pot affair internally around the feed. Whip the level sender out and have a look inside.

[leggattr]

Well no swirl pot from what I can see and this is the sender so I guess it's had its tank changed.http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s411/leggattr/Mobile%20Uploads/EB55AB16-BAF6-478E-8142-77DB86892984_zpsaymto9e4.jpg (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/leggattr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EB55AB16-BAF6-478E-8142-77DB86892984_zpsaymto9e4.jpg.html)

[Iain]

If they're the same internally then I guess you can use either for a carb!

No refunds.

[leggattr]

Today I got my new fuel tank to neck breather hose and a couple of aftermarket side repeater kits from euro car parts. These seemed a lot cheaper than what people where asking for for 2nd hand ones.

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[brainsnova]

Eurocarparts quality isn't as good since it was sold so I prefer genuine

[leggattr]

Well I was hoping to pick up a good used set but cannot justify paying £15 to £20 for them. I will be in the market for a mk2 grill and noticed they also sell a aftermarket one but cannot see any pictures of it. That's priced at £35 mind so is that going to be poor quality?

[leggattr]

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Looks like it will be bit of a rep after all! These are in very good condition and are in keeping with the car so went for them, was going to go for a digi but the prices are just stupid these days.
Also got hold of a 1.3 inlet and dizzy from Josh so very happy, getting all the important parts now.

[EwanG]

I can't see the side repeaters you bought front the euro car parts on their site?

[leggattr]

Still there, just checked. Under electrical and then indicators. That was using my reg tho

[leggattr]

So just a small update from last weekend. Decided to get the front end running gear stripped off the shell. Looks like it needs a rub down and few coats of paint to freshen up. Have found that the lower arms have been strengthened by the previous owner so helpful if i decide to upgrade later down the line.

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Having problems with 2 of the nuts on the anti roll bar clamps as they are seized on and rounded off!!

[leggattr]

Also after having to dig out the impact driver I got the fuel filler pipe out. Again well corroded but should come up fine.

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[millworm]

Looks good, I had the same issue with the clamps I just ground the top part off and replaced with a nut and bolt

[Will F]

Keep at it! Sounds like its grinder time for the tie bar! lol

[leggattr]

Small road trip tonight got me this. In good condition to be fair, not the usual over faded and scuffed in the front corners. Plus a good price too!!

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Also this came on Tuesday. It's an aftermarket option so thought I'd try it out. The black slatted section seems more rubbery than solid plastic but other than that it looks good. At least it came split so easier to paint. Seems better than what's been on offer in recent weeks and all the clips are present.

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[Will F]

Aftermarket grilles are like most things and a bit hit-and-miss...
I had one years go that left a rather large gap between the bumper and the bottom of the grille... best offer it up first just in case!

[leggattr]

Cheers Will. It's heading to the loft to live for the next few months so best check before I do.

[leggattr]

Had some free time in the sun today so gave my fuel tank a quick clean and rub down before a coat of hammerite. 1st coat doesn't look to bad, will give it another just to be safe.

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[leggattr]

Following on from the fuel tank refurb I found some time to get these bits wire wheeled back to bare metal and double coated in smooth black finish paint

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[leggattr]

And this is the finished fuel filler neck completed

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The calipers are ready for a paint, as well as the front anti roll bar and brackets.

[leggattr]

So took a small trip tonight to pick up my eBay win. This £27 Magnex for a MK2 nova. Just given it a quick wipe over but need to clean the tip more as it has some hard on black marks. Not bad for 14 years old!

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[totalnova]

Looks like a bargain to me.

[leggattr]

Had a few hours to do alittle more prepping. Stripped down the servo and that's ready to paint. Gave the servo mount a quick wire wheel too, (doubt it will stay looking like this for long). Also made a start on the mounts, realised the small front drivers mount is too perished so will need replacing, the larger one that attaches to the engine is missing so will have to find one.
Managed to remove the rear mount after some work and the rubber on that has also seen better days so will be replaced.

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[leggattr]

Started cleaning up the bay last weekend. Few plates need welding behind the turrets. Both have had new plates underneath already. The battery tray could also do with a plate or 2.

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[leggattr]

Picked up a clarke mig yesterday so can start filling some of the holes on this!

[Iain]

MOT soon then ;)

[andyredtop83]

Coming along nicely mate, good work!

[leggattr]

The hard work of putting it back together begins now!!

[Will F]

Its a nice job though - good luck with the welding. I take my hat off to you for rolling your sleeves up and cracking on!

[Benn]

Take the rubber seal from the m\c out and clean it and behind it. Loads of shite builds up in there causing leaks.

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[leggattr]

Thought I'd upload a few pics of yesterday's work. Basically grinding out the rusty floor patches and flapping it back to bare metal plus also tidying up the previous welding around the bay.


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[leggattr]

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[leggattr]

Just put a rust treatment over the lot and have begun cutting the metal plates for the holes. Picked up some etch primer for the bay and will use alittle filler to smooth out the welds for a better finish.


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[leggattr]

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Collected this tonight. Looks good and straight. Covered in bumper gel but colour matches the front one. Had to leave it outside to remove the travelling wildlife on the rear.


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[Iain]

Looks a decent one.

[total_vauxhall]

Nice job pal looking good .

[leggattr]

So finally put down my first welds! Not quiet what it looked like in the video but need to get used too the different power and wire speeds. Don't think there was great penetration but they ain't budging.
Also done the first skim of filler and blow over of etch in the engine bay to try and tidy up the mess. Probably requires one more skim to fill the small holes then hopefully ready to paint in the new year.
http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s411/leggattr/Mobile%20Uploads/EF1F36D1-D47A-46F2-A520-5624EFA5A917_zpsz2josp2a.jpg (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/leggattr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EF1F36D1-D47A-46F2-A520-5624EFA5A917_zpsz2josp2a.jpg.html)
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[Benn]

Might be a bit untidy, but looks like its sticking ok. Playing around with the settings on the welder takes time but does help.
You'll see the heat come thru the other side if its really got in deep. Have a look under the dash and see...

[leggattr]

Did see it come through slightly on the splash panel but not so much on the battery tray. Once I've flapped it back and seamed/painted you won't see most of it

[Benn]

No true, but you want the welding on the leg/turret to be strong.

[Iain]

The welds look quite proud of the surface try more power

[total_vauxhall]

The material must be alot cleaner to achive a good weld mate not only does the paint ect get into the weld pool but the gasses that come off it repel the intert gas that you are trying to shield the weld with hence the pourosity .
Also get the juice up another click and the wire speed down .
You want to be looking for a hissing sound rather than snap crackle n pop . Hope this helps mate

[leggattr]

Thanks for the comments, does help. Had been practicing on a spare piece of metal and started looking ok. Went to the car and probably the thickness of material changed plus working on 2 layers.

[leggattr]

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Quick overview pic of the engine bay. Still more welding to finish but getting there. Just tidying up the firewall and then will be looking to start top coating when the weather warms up in the new year.


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So had a few hours over the last 2 days to get as much as I can done before xmas.
Welded up a few holes that where made in the firewall and put some filler in the front, will rub it down next year.
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Also got some plates into the drivers floor. Not the best looking work but my first major weld job I've done and your not going to see it, especially once flapped back Seam sealed and painted.
http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s411/leggattr/Mobile%20Uploads/BAA0E3E4-6861-4A6D-9382-8DCD8BA2C593_zpsqriuc7vw.jpg (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/leggattr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BAA0E3E4-6861-4A6D-9382-8DCD8BA2C593_zpsqriuc7vw.jpg.html)
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Still plenty to do but has come some way since I got this a year ago.


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[leggattr]

So this week marks a year of ownership of this nova, also the longest I've had a nova off the road!!
Had a few hours today out in the foggy garden to cut the last plates for the drivers and passengers floor panels. Hopefully have an hour or two tomorrow to weld them in before new year comes around.
Pictures not the best as it was dark in the garage.

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This means I can then give the floor a good clean out, then start welding underneath before I seal and paint the inside.


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[leggattr]

I decided to inspect the wing mirrors that had been stored in the loft for the last 6 months. Both are damaged beyond repair so removed the painted covers to fit to a replacement set.
Paint is still in good condition but had very few marks around the edges so dug out my touch up paint to do the job.
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[EwanG]

Looks good. Keep us updated!

[leggattr]

Thanks Ewan. With an hour here and there on this project no wonder it's taking over a year to do!!
So with my hour today I got the floor panels tacked and welded on.
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[torquey]

Know the feeling don't get much time on mine. Everything seems to take for ever to do. LooKing good pal.

[Will F]

Has it really been a year already?! Good steady progress though dude.

[leggattr]

Has it really been a year already?! Good steady progress though dude.

Yep it was the week between xmas and new year. You travelled down on the day of a storm was due to hit the uk (wind not rain!!)

[Will F]

Yep it was the week between xmas and new year. You travelled down on the day of a storm was due to hit the uk (wind not rain!!)

Ahh yes! All I remember is hammering the **** out of the rear drums to get it to roll! lol

[leggattr]

Yep that was it. Still not got around to the rear axle yet so god knows what the brakes look like in there.

[leggattr]

http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s411/leggattr/Mobile%20Uploads/3DEDA4C9-83DA-46A7-8E16-0D576BB8110E_zpsklohh0ow.jpg (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/leggattr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3DEDA4C9-83DA-46A7-8E16-0D576BB8110E_zpsklohh0ow.jpg.html)

Finally managed to get hold of a good steering wheel for sensible money. Looks like it's from a gte or early sr but there all the same.
So it was worth me buying this a year ago.

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Looks good I think, brand new sr/sri horn push with blue ring.

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Haven't updated thread for a few weeks but have got some work done.
End of last week I managed to remove the underseal so I can continue the repairs to the floor.
All this was done in a small space on my back so pretty happy with results. Since had a coat of kurust on the sill edges and over the previous repairs.
http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s411/leggattr/Mobile%20Uploads/9984694B-6BD7-4B43-B341-F11FAA6D8EE5_zps4vtrfk0q.jpg (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/leggattr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9984694B-6BD7-4B43-B341-F11FAA6D8EE5_zps4vtrfk0q.jpg.html)
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Was a good time to do this as I was having issues with the welder but managed to get it going today, having replaced the swan neck liner but seem to be getting to much condensation in the garage that's attacking the welder and reel of wire so it's living in the kitchen now.
Next week I can start cutting more plates for the floor and get a few bits welded up at the weekend. Once the warmer weather hits us I can start coating the floor with primer and the underseal.


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[millworm]

Looking good, dreading having to do this to mine

[leggattr]

This is still ongoing, just got a coat of etch primer on the underside today. Will be good to not have to roll around on my back to work on this! No pictures as yet as there's nothing different to show.

[leggattr]

So today I decided on as it was going to be the hottest one this year, I would roll around in a stuffy garage putting the first coat of underseal on the floor. I assumed the underseal would be more ply able when heated, which it was, in fact very ply able.
It requires another coat before the hammerite goes on but didn't want to leave it sitting in etch for to long. Few pictures of the coat:

http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s411/leggattr/Mobile%20Uploads/ABF43448-4244-4ECE-82F7-046AE5398738_zpsqu0aiamn.jpg (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/leggattr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/ABF43448-4244-4ECE-82F7-046AE5398738_zpsqu0aiamn.jpg.html)
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[leggattr]

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[leggattr]

So I'm pretty happy to say one area of this car is finished ...sort of. Both front wheel wells have had a layer of etch, seam sealer, etch, stone chip, under seal, and 2 coats of blue smooth hammerite.
I have done the same along the bottom of both seals and then il just blend in with breeze blue. Just a few pictures for you.

[leggattr]

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[totalnova]

Looking good, do you have much left to do?

[leggattr]

I plan to spray the engine bay next week end. That then is pretty much all the front done. Just done the lower front panel today. All the underneath is done bar 2 coats of blue hammerite.
Then I can make a start on the rear wheel wells and back from that. Already have the axle out and started some stripping back some of the old underseal. The spare wheel well is pretty good and already had some work done on the rear chassis legs.
I need to tidy up the floor on the inside of the car, all holes are plugged just need more seam sealer and paint.

[Will F]

Nice going mate - cant wait to see it done!

[leggattr]

With some luck il have some more pictures this weekend of a clean shiney bay

[leggattr]

http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s411/leggattr/Mobile%20Uploads/0B9DBBCE-423D-422C-AA34-10A59E5231A8_zps9kvnojgt.jpg (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/leggattr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0B9DBBCE-423D-422C-AA34-10A59E5231A8_zps9kvnojgt.jpg.html)
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[leggattr]

I have to be honest this isn't the best job in the world. Still a few flat spots and run out of lacquer but it's far better than it was. The engine will be covering most of this so not too worried.



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[torquey]

Looking well mate.

[leggattr]

So I picked up another can of lacquer today as I wasn't 100% happy with the finish. Now I discovered my spraying technique I managed to get a much better gloss finish.
What I have discovered tho is the colour of the car has faded so not as close in match than I had hoped. As I still have to repair the base of both wings and along the bottom edge of the sills I'm worried it will look different.
Reading up on the t-cuts/ clay bars will these really make a huge difference to the paint fade?

Anyway updated pics

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So found some more time recently to crack on with this. Really need to get a move on so it can see the road next summer.
So started putting some bits back on this now and got the first coat of paint underneath. Also done a few coats on the inside floor as I was sick at looking at it!
I have new front bearings to be fitted to the front and then they can go back on with the tie bars and new bushes for the bottom arms so they can be refitted. I tried pressing them in myself and it broke the vice so will be taking them to the garage to fit.

[Benn]

All good jobs.

[leggattr]

Refitted the sound proofing which is in ok condition, just a little ripped around the accelerator pedal.

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I've cleaned up the heater box so that can be reattached tomorrow but will dig out the speedo cable first as I always remembered that being a arse of a job to get that through the hole when the dash was in. Also the knuckles have been collected with new bearings fitted and the bottom arms have new bushes so again can refit tomorrow if time permits.


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[Will F]

Ahh so the refitting has begun! The best and most satisfying part!

[leggattr]

Does fill good to put it back together. It's just the inner arches and rear floor to finish but they are in far far better condition than the rest was. Just a few welds, a rub down, then under seal and paint. Hopefully the dirty bits will be completed by the end of January whilst still re fitting stuff and starting on the engine.

[leggattr]

So most of the front running gear is put back together now, may even drop it on wheels so I can paint where the front axle stands have been for the last year and half. I am having trouble with the passenger ball joint being pressed into the knuckle so borrowing a c clamp to hopefully sort that.

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[leggattr]

Also fitted the rad fan I had but it is the smaller option and the radiator is a larger one. It's fine and doesn't move but may need to find a larger one once it's running

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Have also completed the main underside painting so just leaves the back end to finish. The sound deadening has been removed from the spare wheel well so just needs tidying and I'm in the process of refitting the engine loom to the car.

Talking engine I have shifted the garage around and made up the engine stand so I can crack on with that between jobs this Dec/Jan.


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[Will F]

You're flying now mate! What engine' going in? I cant remember!

[leggattr]

14nv bottom/ 13sb top with Weber 32/34 dmtl.

[BRoadGhost]

Find something like a piper BP285 cam & that thing will feel great

[leggattr]

So only had half hour to play today. Refitted the weather strip across the bulkhead, Attached the start/charge loom, battery earth loom and my new expansion tank I got for pennies a year or 2 ago.



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[leggattr]

Can anyone tell me if this extra earth cable is connected correctly please?
I'm only used to the single earth from the bulkhead to the battery but this one has an extra earth coming from it so I guess it attaches to the other battery terminal?



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[millworm]

NOOOO you'll ark out the battery!

[leggattr]

Don't worry it's not being wired up to any battery until at least the summer. Suggestions tho?

[BRoadGhost]

/cough flames

[leggattr]

I've left it there so it's tucked out the way while other stuff gets finished. It looks like it should come into the bay somewhere as the connection will take a larger nut/bolt from the block, bigger than the battery one but cannot see how it comes through. Cannot see anything in the Haynes.

[Rory c]

That earth wire connected to the positive battery terminial is a dead short when you connect battery back up. That long earth wire goes to the back of starter motor

[leggattr]

So made up my first brake line last night. I purchased the full kit from eBay with the flares and fittings attached so just required bending. So far so good I think, have noticed it's been cut longer than the original so just need to adapt it to fit.
Also as I put the first pipe on the car I had to refit the servo and mc.

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[BRoadGhost]

Hydraulics & electricals.

WHAT COULD BE BETTER

[Iain]

If you haven't already get the proper brakeline tools - straightener and bender.

[leggattr]

Been using the bending tool for these. Both fronts are now made up without any issues so far.

[BRoadGhost]

PTFE tape is imo a godsend guarding against leaks

[leggattr]

Saw this come up on Facebook a few days ago and was 25mins down the road so took the trip out this morning. Got it for £30 which compared to most coming up for sale recently was a steal.

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I already have the top middle vents, shroud and light switch section. Just looking for the speaker covers and the side vent inserts to complete it, but in no rush.


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[leggattr]

So over the last month I've got a fair few jobs done on this.
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Managed to get the dash carcass bolted up today so will need to test everything works next.
Also drilled out the doors for the wiring of the central locking and leccy windows.
Realised there was 2 wires missing from the engine bay (oil pressure sender and water temp), found these cut and taped up so got some new bits soldered in.
I've cleaned up the 1.3 inlet and fitted the conversion plate for the Weber 32/34 so just need the service kit to clean up the carb.





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[leggattr]

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So loosely fitted all the dash switches minus clocks ready to test everything works, this will be soon I hope now.
Also fitted the wiper blades and nut covers I picked up awhile back. Another thing done.

Just in the process of cleaning the cam carrier now the cam has been removed and re attaching the hoses to the fuel tank ready to refit once the rear section of floor is complete.
Once I can get hold of some decent carpet I can get the front seats bolted back in.


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[Will F]

Getting there now mate!
Starting to look like a car again!

[leggattr]

Fitted the new SR throttle cable and discovered a hidden grommet for the choke cable to pass through so saved me drilling another hole.
Managed to order around 3 metres of the original plastic fuel line (return) which cost £6 delivered so will see what that is like when it arrives and will use copper for the feed. Also sourced a new replacement heater cable for the dash as mine was well used and a clip had snapped.
Started sorting all engine hoses and working out what's left to buy, whilst there I cut the top rad to header silicone one to size.

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[leggattr]

So thanks to torquey I managed to fit these kick panels, both in good condition as well.
Also wired in and fitted my SR sun visors.
Due to limited working space I had bolted in the passenger seat, also some motivation to keep going!!

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[Will F]

Get the carpet in - makes a huge difference - will look like a car again!

[leggattr]

I don't have one Will!! Had the boot one in the car but not been able to get one yet. I've ordered some sound deadening for the floor and I've also been thing about using carpet underlay to replace the original stuff.


Get the carpet in - makes a huge difference - will look like a car again!

[leggattr]

Electric Test Day!!

So a very positive day as I borrowed the battery from the corsa to test what I have fitted and repaired so far. Not everything like the headlights and front/side indicators are fitted so unable to test but so far these are the bits to fix:

Rear wiper relay clicking but not engaging the wiper motor
Front wipers dropping before wiping the screen
Rear fog light not switching on and switch not illuminating
Central locking relay clicking when motor engaged but not moving passenger solenoid.
Heater motor not switching on but switch illuminated

[leggattr]

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Picked this up today, looks better than the one I removed. Should just need the shoes replacing and a quick paint then it's closer to actually being on 4 wheels for the first time in 2 years.
Spent some time polishing up the rocker cover using a wire wheel and autosol (it was painted originally). This is the end result.

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During this tho I had a freak accident and fractured my finger so has now slowed up the progress.



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[leggattr]

Spend a few hours the other night rebuilding the Weber. Got a full rebuild kit from fastroadcars plus re jetted to match my engine, worked out cheaper through their website rather than their eBay shop.

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Also got the 1st coat of high temp blue paint on the block. With it being cold it's taken a while to dry, but so far happy with the colour. Much so il probably go back over the calipers as the hammerite didn't finish well.

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[totalnova]

Block looks lovely and clean really like the blue.

[leggattr]

So things are having to slow up over the next month as I had to have surgery last Thursday on the finger I broke a few weeks back and my whole hand is in a cast.
It hasn't stopped me tho as I managed to get the original Porto blue pinstripe fitted to my front and rear bumpers. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180416/8b6081266781f7355b0df9a972adf0ae.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180416/51b06f89dadc8e2f2d09c4dd95982518.jpg

Have noticed a few of the clips that attach the bumper bar to the front bumper have seen better days and it keeps popping off, any suggestions on how to keep it in place?


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[total_vauxhall]

May sound a bit cow boy but fit the bar to the bumper then cut some small blocks of wood / plastic and wedge it in between the two parts of the clip . Works and wont pop off again . Nothing worse than the bumper un clipping all the time.

[leggattr]

May be worth trying. I thought about cable ties but there's nothing really to attach it to on the bumper

[leggattr]

Thanks to Robert (yellownovasr) he managed to sort out this SR exhaust manifold for a great price. Just requires some rubbing back, maybe a paint and il plan on smoothing the ports too.

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Got this through yesterday as I needed a round tooth option pulley to match the 1.4 bottom end.
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Gave it a little polish and now looks like this.

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[millworm]

Looks good, tried using a drill attachment with the auto sol?

[leggattr]

I used a drill with a wire wheel attachment first then the autosol. I'm not quiet at mirror finish yet but happy from where it was

[Will F]

Planning on not running a cover then? I always think they look better without!

[leggattr]

Well I had all along but 1• it's finding one thats decent and 2• the cost of getting one as it's a 3 peice one on the 14nv, the way this build is going it's a low priority part.

[leggattr]

Well I'm certainly no painter but pretty happy how it came out. Do have one patch which ran when applying lacquer but will attempt to fix.
The worry all along was the colour difference between the older car paint and this but on first glance it's quiet close considering the car hadn't been cleaned or polished since owning it.

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[leggattr]

So got a Bergen valve spring compressor tool to start on the head and it was just a nightmare, just couldn't get the upper cups to drop. I ended up using a U clamp which worked a treat. Hoping the correct tool will help get it put back together but not counting my chickens.
Also got a Dremel so can now make a start tidying up the head before fitting.

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One half in (almost)


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With the good weather today I reassembled the freshly painted axle along with new hoses and lines. With be picking up the cylinders and fitting kit at the end of the month then this is complete.


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[Will F]

Serious progress now - looking like a car again

[leggattr]

So more progress has happened.

Axle now 95% complete. Brakes on so just need new handbrake cables and then just to pack the rear bearings with grease.

Rear brake lines are on, just a few adjustments required. Not as straight as I wanted them but will do the job.

Gearbox cleaned up and new release bearing fitted. Also torqued up the mount so just waiting on replacement reverse switch.
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Engine now off the stand and new clutch and pressure plate on. This is the closest it has got to actually being in the engine bay.
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[leggattr]

Now the engine is ready to go in and finish being built up, is it easier I fit the gearbox and lift it to the car or do it separately?
There is no crane available to do this so will be jacked up from below.


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[millworm]

Go as one, i tried the 2 peice method when i didn't have a crane, and it was a ball ache. Peice of wood and a jack and your well away

[leggattr]

With it being on axle stands I can lower the front so won't need far to travel. Cheers Charlie

[millworm]

No worries, defo the way forward. Looking forward to seeing it up and running now man!

[leggattr]

Looks almost there now inside.

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Expecting engine to go in on Saturday so I can finish building the front end up.
Just finished stone chipping the rear arches so now just needs under sealing and painting.


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[Vauxhall_Redtop]

Fair getting on now!. Blue interior goes well with the rest of the car

[Will F]

Massive step forward with the interior in! When do you think she'll be ready??

[leggattr]

Massive step forward with the interior in! When do you think she'll be ready??

Pushing for September, got a week off around the middle of the month so it gives me chance to fix any issues.

[leggattr]

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So got the gearbox attached this afternoon. That was hard work doing that so not looking forward to putting it in tomorrow in this heat. Hopefully there’s 3 of us to do it. For some reason it looks small in the picture but it’s a tight squeeze around those tie rod arms!


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[leggattr]

We’re in!!
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[leggattr]

Very please with my progress today, probably lost a stone in sweat but all worth it.

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[Vauxhall_Redtop]

engine looks really good in the bay! that one different exhaust stud hurts my soul:confused::)

[leggattr]

Haha a handful of studs where missing so only replaced the nuts that where missing too rather than buying all new.

[leggattr]

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As it stands after a few more hours of work.
All wired in too and all the dash lights up as it should.
Really only fuel lines in the bay and the breather to fit and the engine stuff is done. Still need a blower motor which is becoming hard to get tho.


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[torquey]

Pmd

[leggattr]

Just looks more like a car when the bumpers on.
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Also now have the tank fitted and thanks to torquey I have the replacement blower motor in and working. Feels like I’m getting closer to the end now.


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[leggattr]

So continued on with this. Handbrake all connected and working,exhaust all fitted and front anti roll bar bolted on.
Front wheels have been jet washed and fitted with some new tyres, I decided on Avon zv7’s. Also at the same time got my SR steering wheel fitted.
Also picked up oil (thought I’d try the GM stuff, plus was only £13) coolant, gear oil and screen wash.
Anyone know somewhere that does a good price on brake fluid? Looking at Dot 4 5 litres?

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[Seppy]

Looks really good mate .

[totalnova]

Really coming along, looks really good, bet you're happy.

[leggattr]

Happy it’s nearing a date I can actually attempt to drive it. Still to start her up yet!

[leggattr]

So getting further on with this but also having small step backs as we go.
The front bumper is on do just needs bolting to the wings, then it’s just the grill to clip on.
In terms of engine it spins over nicely now BUT takes an age to start, only goes with a foot on the throttle and dies when the foot is lifted. Also carb flooding is an issue even when the idle screw is all but shut. Had issues with the floats so may remove the carb to see if there’s any issues.
Then il use the timing light to make sure it’s sparking at the right point.
one side repeater not working but hopefully an easy fix.

[leggattr]

So for the first time in over 2 and a half years it has finally seem outside the garage!!
Don’t look that bad after all.

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Having issues with engaging with reverse (basically forcing it there hand holding in place) so needs more adjustment on the linkage.


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[totalnova]

Looks good, any plans to hit it with the lowering stick?

[Will F]

Yessss! Great to see it back fighting mate!

[leggattr]

I’ve got some spax springs that Will kindly supplied with the car. They in the last few months got covered in some paint stripper so need to be re painted!!

[Will F]

I also vote for a set of RL7s... lol

[leggattr]

So almost 3 years in the making and I took it for its 1st mini run down my back road. Felt good as it’s been over 3 years since I’ve drove one. Takes some getting used to the brakes when you drive modern cars!!
Just a slight issue with 1st and reverse but will hopefully get it sorted for it’s MOT next week.

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[leggattr]

MOT in the morning, wish me luck

[totalnova]

Good luck, I'll be doing the same in a few months, mines been off the road about 4 years now.

[Nutty Nova]

Good luck with MOT, cars looking nice. Be good to see some more of these projects at shows next year

[leggattr]

Sadly I barely got onto the duel carrage way and as I started going up the gears it started hesitating, like every time I pressed the throttle it went slower. Managed to get back home in 1st crawling.
Not sure where to start with this. It was the 1st time it hit the roads at a decent speed. Going back and forth on a back road wasn’t enough speed to discover this issue.

[leggattr]

Also one thing that I have noticed is that the exhaust fumes are so strong in smell, I come out of the garage smelling if it. Makes your eyes water.

[leggattr]

So to update on this:

Basically it was a calamity of errors. On the 2nd test run the car felt better but still with a hesitant idle. Decided to keep it on the side roads in case of issues.
When I got to one of the more less maintained roads I hit a pot hole which ripped a bolt of of one of the lower gearbox mounts!!
So the thread being nackered on the body I picked up a re threading kit and repaired that.
Noticed a small water leak that just wouldn’t stop from the pump, probably had this off 15 times since it was built up due to numerous issues. The last time I thought this was fixed but probably had the belt slightly over tight.
Just had it idling in the garage, trying to improve the fluctuation in it and SNAP, the belt went!!
I couldn’t believe it after everything that happened. I turned it over by hand but wasn’t confident there wasn’t further damage.
Took it all apart again and the damage was
• 1 Bent exhaust valve
• 1 Bent Inlet Valve
• 1 snapped follower

I had oil on cylinders 2 and 3 which looked like it was coming from the gallery’s and checking the face of the head I wasn’t confident it was flat.
So since having it skimmed it turns out it was all over the place!! I didn’t even think to check it before hand but know probably answers the question why the fumes where so strong and may not have sealed correctly.
Both valves have been replaced and lapped in and I’ve replaced all the followers and thrust pads.
Just waiting for the last of the gaskets and head bolts to arrive and then can put it back together. The moisture in the air from the cold is a bit of an issue now tho!!
Fingers crossed it is a massive improvement to before.

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[totalnova]

Let's hope you have a bit more luck this time. :roll:

[leggattr]

So take 2.

Got the head bolted back on today along with the new followers and thrust pads. This is the 1st time I couldn’t source hex head bolts so I’ve had to resort to Erling torq ones. Also ordered a new timing belt cover from autovaux as I was worried about protection for the belt so just waiting for that to arrive before refuting that.
Still a few bits to go but plenty of time to do it.
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[millworm]

What a drama, good to see you haven't let it get in tbe way though mate

[leggattr]

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So this turned up today, can get on with timing belt this week. Also got some new water pump bolts because the heads had seen better days.


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[Nutty Nova]

Glad to see you kept going with it, I know all too well how it feels when you put in hours and money for it to just not work when its done. Almost makes you throw in the towel but its all worth it in the end

[leggattr]

So after a lot of ringing round for quotes etc I’ve got the Nova booked in to be set up on a rolling road. I’ve booked it into Dyno solutions by Brands Hatch on the 27th March . Hopefully this will mean it’s set probably and I can get the Mot done that weekend.

[millworm]

Let us know what she makes!

[leggattr]

Let us know what she makes!

Will do. I’m in too minds to purchase a filter king regulator before the rolling road to see if that helps with fueling.

[millworm]

Will do. I’m in too minds to purchase a filter king regulator before the rolling road to see if that helps with fueling.

Are you using an electric pump or mechanical? Wouldn't bother if its a mech pump

[leggattr]

Just mechanical. Does supply plenty of fuel when I tested it. Il leave it as it is.

[boffer8]

Mechanical should supply more than enough and is fine unless your revving it to 7800+

[leggattr]

Mechanical should supply more than enough and is fine unless your revving it to 7800+

i didn’t use one on my last Nova but it ran much smoother. I dont want to add or change anything after it’s set up and through it all out. Have a in-line filter anyway so should be fine.

[leggattr]

So just working on the small list of niggling jobs with this before the RR.
First was the gear linkage. Not been happy with it from the start, so when I read through the rose joint thread it looked like I hadn’t adjusted the long bar enough (read it as 190mm from centre to centre of the cup joints?). Mine isn’t rose jointed but it never had a standard plastic rod when I got it with the car so went and bought the metal one. As I had nothing to compare it too I assumed it was screwed all the way in!.

Second job I still cannot figure out yet is the central locking. For some reason the solenoid engages the motor to lock but won’t unlock?? Any thoughts?

Third is my distributor. Around a month ago I replaced the cap with a new unbranded one (all the same really I thought), but I had been getting electric shocks from it!! This would make you jump alittle. Thought the gearbox earth strap may be bad but tested that and no change. I’ve just put the old one back on and it’s fine again.
Checked it in the dark with a torch for a hole but nothing there. Even saw a youtube video about checking for a spark leak in the dark but again nothing. Just guess it’s s cheap one.

Thats all for now

[total_vauxhall]

Doesnt the solinoid just go reverse polarity maybe the other feed for unlock isnt working or the wire is broken

[leggattr]

Doesnt the solinoid just go reverse polarity maybe the other feed for unlock isnt working or the wire is broken

Because I’ve tested the the circuit with another relay and motor it only comes down to the loom. I remember when I first got it a few years back I done some repairs to it so will go over it. The windows are fine tho which is something.

[leggattr]

Morning down the Dyno. Hopefully this resolves my running issues

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[leggattr]

This was my read out today.

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[rickygolf83]

Morning down the Dyno. Hopefully this resolves my running issues

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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThat is a cracking looking nova [emoji106]

Will read your thread from the start later

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[leggattr]

That is a cracking looking nova [emoji106]

Will read your thread from the start later

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Thanks mate. Had a tough period since Xmas trying to get it running right and do a 2nd rebuild since the summer. MOT is booked again for Friday so fingers crossed.

[Iain]

Healthy power, good luck with the MOT

[rickygolf83]

Thanks mate. Had a tough period since Xmas trying to get it running right and do a 2nd rebuild since the summer. MOT is booked again for Friday so fingers crossed.Good luck man, i know the feeling well. Youngest car out of my 6 is 18years old. Its a full time job keeping up with the mot's lol

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[Will F]

Good result - so at least she's running nice now!
Any idea what the issue was?

[leggattr]

Good result - so at least she's running nice now!
Any idea what the issue was?

He said it could have been electrical, I did buy a new dizzy cap a few months back and every time I touched it I was being shocked, so put the old one back on. It was also lean so he changed the air corrector and adjusted the timing. I didn’t see any of the surging or bogging. Hopefully runs like this tomorrow.

[leggattr]

Well it drove the 5 minute journey in one piece so let’s pray for a positive MOT

[millworm]

Hope it went well

[leggattr]

So strangest result from an MOT today. Got the call and told PASS wahoo after 3yrs and 4 months of building ( last Mot was in 07) but the tester wanted to speak about a few bits.
So 1st was a loose clip on a CV boot which has some leakage,which where fine as far as I’m aware but it’s 1st big runs was on the Dyno and to today’s mot.
2nd which is crazy was for some reason when the indicators go on left or right it’s flashing all of them!! So everything was replaced in the build including relay and this was fine before. This would fail the MOT but he said he was distracted and passed it by mistake!!
So bit of digging with the indicators now tho. One of the young mechanics came over and said it could be an earth issue at the rear so try running new/more earths and getting bare metel on the contact points, few friends one them and had similar issues.

[leggattr]

Fixed indicator issue, where I spliced in the signal from the alarm to flash indicators it sends the signal to both indicators when in use. I’ve disabled the flasher signal from the alarm for now. Not sure at the mo where to wire this in now tho.
Also can see a small grease leak so needs a new clip.

[totalnova]

Sounds good, on the road for spring.

[leggattr]

Went to tax it but il lose a month so will wait until the 1st April

[rickygolf83]

Congratulations [emoji122]

Well done being patient with the tax, hate giving them extra dough but usually cant wait

Hopefully get mine passed in next few days

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[Will F]

Great news mate! Hope to see it at a show soon!

[leggattr]

So had this running for a week and seems good, sadly been ill for the whole of this week so haven’t used it. Done some shopping tho. I noticed that most of the bulbs had gone on the dials so ordered up some LEDs. When I fitted them they didn’t work. It seems where they clamp into the plastic on the back of the dash that is the electrical contact, where it touches the pcp it has no electric going to that point!! I’ve just ordered some original ones with removable bulbs instead.
Even with the standard 501 bulb I tried swapping for a LED and it doesn’t work on the dash so can only assume it isn’t getting enough watts to power it? It did work straight off the battery tho.

Also had a window lifter switch fail on me just after I sold my spare but decided to buy a Corsa B one and soldered it to the Nova plug. Works great and even works in the right direction with the top button going up and bottom down. In the picture the Corsa one is on the right. Il be ordering another to make both operate the same.

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[H15 NVA]

Remember LED only work one way round so try turning them 180degrees and see if they work.
If you put a 501 sidelight bulb in the wrong way round it won’t work


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[leggattr]

So got the car to it’s first meet this week and met some of the locals and their cars.
I’ve finally managed to get some LED’s for the dash so their in and working. I’ve also converted the 2nd Corsa B window switch into the nova so now working in sync with the other.
when I was putting this back together I damaged the ignition barrel and had to use a different barrel meaning 2 keys, but thanks to the guys at the meet I never knew nor never tried to re keyed a barrel before!! Thought it would Need special tools and skills.
But 20 minutes later and I’m back to a single key for the hole car.
Still need to work out earth issues on the fuel sender and central locking and I’ve picked up an aftermarket tachometer as I’ve yet to discover what the Burnt out resister was on the Sri clocks.

[H15 NVA]

I’ve got a set of mk2 clocks I think, your welcome to them for parts as the tabs have been cut off I thin as someone fitted them in a mk1.
Be better than running after market rev counter.

Any pics of the LEDs? Thinking of going down this route with mine, they any good?


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[leggattr]

il try get you a picture later when it’s darker, be more effective. Send us a picture of the clocks in messager if you can Stuart as I may be able to use the circuit board from the speedo if it’s the same.

[leggattr]

Pretty happy with the new addition to the Nova, been looking for one of these for some time and this popped up on Facebook.
Looks like it’s chrome plated so means I now will probably need to do the oil cap and bolts to match.
Also been looking at the hoses to run from the block to rocker. Think il be going with a 90 degree reducer to get down to the correct size of the crankcase breather box.

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[leggattr]

So Friday and Saturday where planned to refit and line up the front bumper and sort the grill so it fits correctly.
My advice is to not buy aftermarket grills!! Tbf the surround is fine but it’s the soft plastic inner that’s pants, just not hard enough to push and clip into the front panel. I could probably do with a inner from an original. Anyway this is how I got it.

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I’ve managed to remove a snapped thread from one of the bumper bar fixings that bolts into the drivers wheel arch, it only had 1 which left the bumper sitting wonky on that side. Should be finished hopefully tomorrow.


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[leggattr]

Also the random fuel gauge has just started working today by itself!!

[leggattr]

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An absolute ass to get the bumper on again, sitting better but still not perfect on the drivers side. I think it’s an aftermarket one, no part numbers on it and the mount holes don’t line up correctly with the bar.


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[total_vauxhall]

Looks very clean though

[totalnova]

I think you have to accept it's very unlikely you'll ever get it perfect, I don't think I've ever had a Nova front bumper that has sat perfectly straight.
Nick

[total_vauxhall]

Na its just the age of the cars i think . They were still at a time were they weren't to arsed about panel gaps etc . Its head lights i can never get right lol they always look pissed .

[leggattr]

I guess. Even in that picture the bonnet sits lower on the passenger side than the drivers. May be able to adjust that, or just being fussy.

[torquey]

My gaps are terrible I've tried most things to sort them. It does annoy me but learn to live with it lol

[leggattr]

My main problem now other than it lining up is the engine is running like a dog. The carb had loads of little black bits in it and in the carbs filter. I thought i cleaned out all the jets but it just didn’t have full power today. I don’t know if my NEW fuel line is perishing or it’s come from the foam Ramair filter as there’s signs of singeing from I think the odd run on when shutting down the engine. Think I need to take the carb off for fall clean again

[H15 NVA]

Not a fan of those filters, look into the corsa mod with the little round airbox, pipe and filter instead.

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[leggattr]

Not sure it will fit the Weber tho without an adapter? I run a clear inline filter going to pump which looks clean. I’m more concerned the hose from the pump to carb is at at fault? It runs above the inlet so may get warm through use. The only way to explain the debris in the Weber filter.

[leggattr]

So this has taken me just over a month to get running right again.
Changed the fuel pump, re routed the fuel lines to carb away from heat, through a filter king fpr and rebuilt carb adjusting the float gap.
Seems that the float/ fuel level could have been my problem.
My air filter is currently removed as I’m not sure if it’s starving air to the carb.
Heat generated from this block has always been high even tho the temp shows fine.
I’ve heat wrapped the down pipe today so hoping to see some improvements.
I’ve also fitted my new rocker cover and got some new hoses to link it to the breather separator. Plus the new vacuum hose to replace the recycled washer hose one I had.
Just need to polish the oil cap and replace the bolts.
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[leggattr]

So got some shiny bolts finally for the rocker cover and did a bit of polishing on the oil cap a few weeks back to clear the rust.

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Also fitted 2 of the centre caps I have so far for these wheels. Need to find another pair but one of the wheels has a bloody snapped bolt in the centre cap bolt hole.

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[leggattr]

So thanks to Stuart aka H15 NVA he supplied me with a parcel shelf for my Nova.
It had holes cut into it for 6x9 speakers and I was just going to get some to fill the holes.
I decided that the ice isn’t high on my list of things so I reinforced the shelf by bonding some MDF on and I got some material samples to completely re trim the top and underneath.
These are the best 2 I’ve found so will probably go with them.
I also picked up some new rubber supports (not nova tho) so hopefully look original when it’s done.

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[Will F]

I have a mint shelf you can have matey. Although I don't fancy posting! If you're off to any shows that I can bring it along to, let me know!

[leggattr]

I have a mint shelf you can have matey. Although I don't fancy posting! If you're off to any shows that I can bring it along to, let me know!

Thanks Will, Il be in touch if I do. If this one doesn’t work out I’m not at a big loss.

[leggattr]

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Front end lowered today on the Spax shocks and springs, believe them to be 40mm. Hopefully these won’t rub on any large bumps. Just need to do the rear springs as I’m already running the shorter Spax dampers.


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[millworm]

Gonna go for some smaller profile tyres?

[leggattr]

Gonna go for some smaller profile tyres?

Wasnt going too. These are 50s so thought they would be more than suitable.

[H15 NVA]

Wasnt going too. These are 50s so thought they would be more than suitable.

195/50? They look bigger!

I’ve actually got a load of material in the loft you could’ve had for the shelf, think it’s a pretty close match.
Or the offer of those 6x9s is still there.


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[leggattr]

So had been looking at a few other owners projects and really liked the look of the polished fearless front strut brace. I knew this would be very hard to get hold of.
What I did manage to find tho is this brand new sparco one. Very good price too.
I had one fitted to my last nova so I plan to go to town with the polishing to get this looking great.

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[leggattr]

These will also need some work too. Correct length original Nova bonnet lifters. These are used but seem to move with some force.

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[leggattr]

So been doing lots and spending lots over the last few months.

Having taken some sound advice from Benn in terms of polishing to a high mirror finish.
I’m not quite at his standard yet but happy with what’s been done so far:

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[leggattr]

Also been adding to my window surround collection. Just need the passenger curve and bottoms for the front doors then a good set of rears.
These will all be rubbed back and sprayed eventually when I have them all.
What I do need to look into is the front door rubbers as I cannot picture what the Sr/Sri ones look like against the standard.

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Will look smart when done. Will also add the repo B pillar vinyls at the same time to finish it off.


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[leggattr]

Also with the dial issues mine is having (Speedo well out, tachometer not working and fuel gauge working when it wants) I decided to look into a old classic!!

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Had one in my 2nd nova and the wiring was dodgy but hoping to make a good job of this one. Have not tested it yet but looks in very good condition, hardly any scratches in the screen. Got it for a pretty good price considering what people are selling these for without wiring.


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[millworm]

Tick or curve?

[leggattr]

Tick or curve?

I don’t actually know yet!!. It was sold as untested like most. The bloody halogen bulbs are all missing too!! Il try power her up at the weekend and see if it comes on

[leggattr]

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Nice shiny vacuum unit to match the rocker!


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[leggattr]

Decided to go down the washer bag route as I’ve only had a front washer plumbed in anyway. Allows me to start tidying the bay and doing some wire tucking.
Not sure if I’m gonna chop the bracket off tho, will see how reliable it works.

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In the next week or 2 I’m hoping to clean up the slam panel, fill the holes from where the bonnet strut used to screw in and re route the bonnet cable out of the bay


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[Will F]

Nice mate! Is she running well now?

[leggattr]

Nice mate! Is she running well now?

Yes mate all seems well, pulls away nicely and no sort of spluttering or bogging.
I think you will always want more from them after a while so I keep an eye out for fast road cams etc.
Annoyingly someone in your neck of the woods is selling on Facebook a blue Antibes carpet that’s perfect for this but not being very helpful regarding shipping. Wish I’d bought the one you had in this one now!!

[leggattr]

So come home tonight to these. Basically got them for the price of postage. These if I’m not mistaken are the Corsa B option in grey. Seem to fit perfect on the front but the smallest of overlap on the rear which will be hidden.
Just need to flatten out and have a good clean.
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[torquey]

I have the same set pal good fit and well made. Had mine years.

[leggattr]

I have the same set pal good fit and well made. Had mine years.

They where the must have mats of the day, just happened to stumble across a seller on Facebook that didn’t think they had no value!

[torquey]

Lol we need a few more like that.

[Will F]

Nice find - I paid 150 for mine!!
If you need me to collect the carpet, let me know!

[leggattr]

Nice find - I paid 150 for mine!!
If you need me to collect the carpet, let me know!

Cheers Will. Actually looking into it the address its North Wales (Buckley?), bit of a way from you. The seller is a Jackie Foy, Any relation?? Lol

[Will F]

Lol - I know her, purely on FB due to her name and bing into Novas!
But yes, too much of a trek im afraid!

[leggattr]

Lol - I know her, purely on FB due to her name and bing into Novas!
But yes, too much of a trek im afraid!

Well unless she comes back and wants to deliver I’m not planning any trips to wales anytime soon