The Project Continues *updated 23-08-05*

[novaco]

well i started a little more on my project this weekend 1stly i lowered the car so now it is -40mm on gas shocks i only took one pic though sorry i will get some more....

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image094.jpg

then as some of you may know i was having a little trouble with my car timming. So.....in the end i got my self a 1200 head to go wih my 1400 set up.

first i stripped everything out..
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image101.jpg

then i was left with the jigsaw bits....
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image102.jpg

my nice shiny cam shaft housing all ready and waiting..
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image045.jpg

unfortunatly i left getting my gasgets to the last min so she didnt get put back together today as i didnt have any gasgets to put on. i am getting them tomorrow so she will be up and running again then.

well this was the last photo of the project looking all sorry for itself.....lol
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image103.jpg

i will post more pics 2moro when i continue a little further!

Karl

[ANDYRACER]

Looks like it is coming together well. I really like that rocker cover looks smart. Keep it up

[Riggy]

so have you got the 1.3 inlet manifold to go on the 1.2 head

[novaco]

so have you got the 1.3 inlet manifold to go on the 1.2 head

yes..its all there waiting.

like i said im putting it together today so hud be running by this afternoon!

fingerscrossed!

[novaco]

well like i said i started putting the car back together today as i had my new gasgets and head studs......

cylinder head fitted...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image015.jpg


then it was time for the cam box which went on no bother. after that i conected all the hoses up again, sorted the timing out and then i was finished.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image021.jpg

the bay stil needs alot of tidying up but i am happy with it for now.




2 moro's plans: repair rear arches :lol: should be fun!!

i will post some pics if i take any!

Karl!

[Mike.]

can i say 1 thing, please loose the focus side repeaters :lol:

progress is comming together well mate, need more photo's though :wink:

[Jack]

can i say 1 thing, please loose the focus side repeaters :lol:
I can vouch for Astra Mk4 ones looking good... on any car :lol:

[Mike.]

i might copy you jack and put some astra side repeaters on my nova :lol:

[scott.parker]

Smooth them off mike.

Scott

[novaco]

can i say 1 thing, please loose the focus side repeaters :lol:

they are already gone mate! i got rid soon after i took the pic!

[Mike.]

lol, thats not a bad idea scott :wink:

side repeaters = more weight :lol:

[scott.parker]

Well i was fitting carbon or fiberglass wings i would not fancy dringing for them :lol:

[novaco]

will it stil pass an MOT?

if so im gona weld em 2moro because i have buggered them ones up anyhow so i would just need to buy some more but if i can get away with not having any i will :wink:

and as you say mike side repeaters = more weight :lol:

[Jack]

Mk2 should get away without any side repeaters.

Stand at the side of the car, parallel to the rear bumper and step back 1 metre - if you can see the front side indicator light up then you're ok, no need for repeaters.

[scott.parker]

Jack where is that god dam post we wer posting on the other day about the side repeaters not nedding to be there??

Scott

[Jack]

Seek and ye shall find... http://www.novaload.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=114501&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30

[novaco]

Well.....ive been working on my rear arch today!! didnt get much done as i just could not be bothered and had a rather large dinner break..mmmmmm kebab!!

well my arches realy needed repair as you cn tell from this pic....
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image001.jpg

so i bought a new rear arch panel.....
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image004.jpg

i didnt want to use all this though so i cut it right down to size and only used about half of the material........when i had it all cut to shape i then spot welded it in and grinded down the welds.....
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image008.jpg

Then with it all welded and held in place i applyed a layer of good old bodge.....
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image010.jpg

Then i smoothed it all of with the DA until i was happy with it....
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image012.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image014.jpg

And the project so far.....(without the arch fitted)
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/Image005.jpg


well "all in a days work" plans for 2moro:
1) tidy out car
2) strip rear interior
3) Go and pick up my GSI dash and maybe fit!!

well thats another day over cheers!

Karl!

[ANDYRACER]

Did u do the welding? Looks mint mate coming along really well.

[Adam Moran]

Dead impressed with your work.

Keep the progress report/pics oming ;)

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[novaco]

Did u do the welding?

i did


well there aint gona be any progress 2day as i just cant be bothered to go over the unit. plus its raining and i cant be arsed to stand and wait for busses!

will be there bright and early 2moro so i wil do what i said i was going to do today then lol!

plus i might finish flushing my tailgate!

[novaco]

Did u do the welding?

i did


well there aint gona be any progress 2day as i just cant be bothered to go over the unit. plus its raining and i cant be arsed to stand and wait for busses!

will be there bright and early 2moro so i wil do what i said i was going to do today then lol!

plus i might finish flushing my tailgate!

[antinator]

D.P.............

[novaco]

oops sorry i dont know how it happened :oops:

[Mike.]

real good work mate, i'm impressed :D

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