Small Update: My Nova

[krobinson]

With the help of my lovely assistant - Terri-Ann, I wrapped my manifold with Thermotec heat wrap. This should keep bay temperatures down, but also looks good (imo) compared to the rusty manifold.

Some will notice the SRI rocker and cam carrier. Just need to sort the pipes for that now. Anyone know a solution for getting a pipe for putting the big breather on the rocker, onto the smaller connection on the bailey tank?

Also i've changed the route of the fuel going into the 40's, and lengthened the hose going in, as the old one kinked on me.

The oil cooler is now plumbed in, and i'm just waiting on a M18 center bolt for the sandwich plate, as roy at Motor Sports and Spares gave me the M20 one, which doesnt fit!

Just oil, coolant, and finish the breather hoses and its ready for the road :) (well, once i sort the insurance and tax)

Pics:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/enginenew1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/enginenew2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/enginenew3.jpg

Keith

[Adam]

Looking as awesome as ever. :thumb:

[novamadman]

keith im sure i can see a few bits of dust here and there lol

mint

[Benn]

looks good dude,
but why have the huge bit of feul piping?
why not swap the unions on the t40s around and have a small bit?

[krobinson]

looks good dude,
but why have the huge bit of feul piping?
why not swap the unions on the t40s around and have a small bit?

I did have that, but because of the short distance between the regulator and the 40's, and the sharp angle, the hose kinked. Pretty much down to the crap location of the regulator in the first place.

Better to have the pipe longer, than have a hole in the bulkhead when i need to move the regulator.

Keith

[TommySR]

looks very clean mate as ur car always does :)

[beavy69]

Is it me or do you have nothing connected to the diaphragm next to your dizzy? I can remember what thats for but do you get any probs?

[Jack]

Colour-coded screen wash I see lol

[Adam]

Is it me or do you have nothing connected to the diaphragm next to your dizzy? I can remember what thats for but do you get any probs?
Its the vacuum advance.
You leave that disconnected when you have t40s.

[Benn]

I did have that, but because of the short distance between the regulator and the 40's, and the sharp angle, the hose kinked. Pretty much down to the crap location of the regulator in the first place.

Better to have the pipe longer, than have a hole in the bulkhead when i need to move the regulator.

Keith
ah i see,can you not use the pot like feul thing,insted of the regulator?

[Riggy]

spankingly nice as always keith :thumb:

[womble sri]

you 8astard that looks feckin sweet you gotta go pvs this year

[krobinson]

you 8astard that looks feckin sweet you gotta go pvs this year

Pretty sure i'm going. Chris has nicely offered a place to stay for the night before, then we'll travel down to the show on the saturday to camp and get rubbered.

Keith

[mikey14sr]

An idea for the breather connection, how about two 90 degree samco bends with a straight reducer in between joined by short alloy hose connectors? Or they also do 90 degree reducers aswell.

[craig green]

Looks sweet Keith.

Rocker cover needs to be matt black IMO.

[krobinson]

An idea for the breather connection, how about two 90 degree samco bends with a straight reducer in between joined by short alloy hose connectors? Or they also do 90 degree reducers aswell.

I've an engineer who lives a few doors down from me making some reducers for the oil system. Think i might just run some black pipe between them.


Looks sweet Keith.

Rocker cover needs to be matt black IMO.

I've been thinking about colour codeing the rocker cover, but it may go matt black when the finish is rubbish, as the alloy will tarnish.

Keith

[Fester]

Just gets better and better.

[Give it some rev]

about the rocker cover, why dont you use a black 1 off say a mk3 astra and it'll have the vauxhall sign on it???? just an idea.

very nice m8, i love how you've cleaned things like the washer bottle up, it makes all the differance i think :thumb:

[craig green]

Just spent the last hour reading Joffs WIP thread & this update.

Makes me look at mine out on the drive. Its too cold to work on it, Ive just been out & pumped up the flat tyre. Does that count?

[Jonlem]

looking Good Keith

I know some of the cam covers don't work on the 1.6 as I had a vaxuhall badged plastic cover on mine and the splash guard inside would be struck by the cam when running.

Was seriously worrying when I first started it up lol

Look forward to seeing you at PVS , more rounds of shots of Tequilla are calling ;)

[krobinson]

Look forward to seeing you at PVS , more rounds of shots of Tequilla are calling ;)

I've been warned. Non-alcoholic beer for me :wtf:

Keith

[Ben]

Like ****, were all getting lashed.

[krobinson]

Like ****, were all getting lashed.

Can someone stay sober and look after me? lol

Keith

[Ben]

Take Andy with you.

[andybishop]

I'll be there.... But very much doubt i'll be sober this time!! Looking good by the way Keith!!!

[projectcoshanova]

where did u buy the heat wrap any car store?

[krobinson]

Ebay Special Mate :)

Keith

[jbowman]

Looks pretty sweet!!

[thirdeyeblindman]

looking hot again Keith,

I'll have my sport out soon if weather picks up

[krobinson]

Bring it to portrush on easter sunday, landsdown around 1pm, were expecting over 20 novas, and it would be nice to have a sport over!

Keith

[Gaz-Bevan]

love your nova mate, any more pics of the beauty??, cheers,
Gaz

[mr.smile]

mmm that is sexy, well done mate

[krobinson]

love your nova mate, any more pics of the beauty??, cheers,
Gaz

http://photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Photoshoot/

Have a look in there.

Keith

[craig green]

WISH YOU WERE HERE lol


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Photoshoot/Dimage209Medium.jpg

[jbowman]

Those are some great shots, all credit to you.

[Mike.]

looks fantastic keith :thumb:

[Gaz-Bevan]

cheers for the link keith, great car, im sure many people have said this but if you ever decide to sell her get in touch and youve got a definate buyer right here, nicest nova ive seen is that, well done!..

[beavy69]

Quality shots m8 those window rain deflectors really suit you car. Love the locations too. What you think of this:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d149/beavy69/100_3323.jpg

[krobinson]

Quality shots m8 those window rain deflectors really suit you car. Love the locations too. What you think of this:



Mint pic mate :)

Got my bumper/grill back from the paintshop. Finish is great, colour is about a 98% match, tho i'm not too bothered as it'll probably be stone chipped like hell again in a few months.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/grillbumper.jpg

Moved the headunit from the awkward nova slot (mk2 dash) to the cold air vents above. And in its place i fitted an audioleads cd pocket

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/headunit.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/cdcase.jpg

Car's insured/taxed from saturday, so its time to have some fun again :)
Keith

[beavy69]

my novas waiting for me to get a wing respayed as it got a black eye from some brake happy tw@t's toe bar.

luv the radio idea thats a much better place to show it off and reach it and knowbody wants to keep reaching over to the glovebox for CDs! good call.

[beavy69]

what do you rekon to the plans I have for my boot end?

http://www.novaload.net/forum/showthread.php?t=61346

[beavy69]

(go to the bottom)

[krobinson]

I've no idea what your thinking, i dont want to offend but its bloody awful. Get that car painted one colour asap.

Keith

[Benn]

looks good dude.will you be at pv or billing?

[edwards15]

^do that^get it done one colour and lower it

[beavy69]

Benn: I take it you mean Keith as every1 slating my car.

No worries Kieth, most people on here hate it I think. But then everyone on here bought a Nova for a reason which means more often than not they like the look of a nova shape which to be honest I don't. Hence the five door. It takes a bit of skill to make those straight axe chopped arches look alright.

[beavy69]

Imao lol

[krobinson]

looks good dude.will you be at pv or billing?

Hopefully both, but definatly PV.

See you there :)

Keith

[Adam]

New paint on the grill and bumper looks as good as ever Keith.

[Benn]

beavy69 :wha?and good man keith! see you there!

[NickWalliams]

I've no idea what your thinking, i dont want to offend but its bloody awful. Get that car painted one colour asap.

Keith

lol

[krobinson]

There we go, pretty much sorted for this year, and its first day out on the road. Got the timing sorted and its driving very well.

More pics as per usual ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/frontnova.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/passangerside.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/driverside.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/enginebaynova.jpg

See you all at PV :)

Keith

[novamadman]

lookin mint as usual keith, well done chap

shane

[Simes]

Lovely fella!

[NickWalliams]

Nice1 Keith buddy

[Adam]

Awesome :)

[Benn]

very nice dude,and whos is the nice ass in the back ground?

[andybishop]

Looking good keith!!! See you at PV..

[nova~norm]

am lovin that nova cool as min

[RJM25R]

I like the cd in the vent mate! Any trouble fitting it?