Keiths Nova Turbo build

[krobinson]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/beb2c6d9.jpg

Got them from Opel Classic Parts in germany when I was getting my doors. They aint cheap tho!

[Big_Chap]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/beb2c6d9.jpg

Got them from Opel Classic Parts in germany when I was getting my doors. They aint cheap tho!

ah, so it is part of the caliper house etc aswell, oh well, will just try getting them sand blasted and coated, if they survive!

[krobinson]

ah, so it is part of the caliper house etc aswell, oh well, will just try getting them sand blasted and coated, if they survive!

Probably best, I think it was about £120 for the two backing plates, and over £45 for the new rubber slieve, pins to hold it in, and the metal cover (for the handbrake thing to slide on)

Keith

[krobinson]

Here come's the broken record again.

No engine yet, No dash yet, and no topmounts yet. So I commisioned a spare set of topmounts for the meantime because the garage was in bad need of a cleanout.

So I fitted the front coilovers, tie bars, knuckles etc and rolled the car out of the garage

Coilovers, and lovely shiney paint!

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Rear springs fitted.

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I can even spot some red pearl in the paint, lovely!

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[krobinson]

Looking more like a car now!

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I Dug out the original 1985 numberplates from when I stripped the car, I actually think they look good!

Exhaust looks massive! Bigger than I thought it did! lol :D :D

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4048.jpg

Hopefully i'll eventually get my Dash back, the interior will be early June, and the engine shouldnt be much longer.

Until the next update!

Keith

[Welsh Dan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4023.jpg

You're missing a bolt in that caliper :).

[Ben]

Keith,

Dont know how you manage to keep your inspiration up with the setbacks youve had, take my hat off to you!

Great work as ever.

[big dee]

not fond of the boot mate, at all :(

but the rest of the car is absolutely stunning, glad to see her coming back together so well!

[wilson_sri]

That colour really does look fantastic in the light. What size of rear springs are they? 80mm?

[vaughanmc]

Looks absolute minted as said on RMS

Keep it up mate :)

[krobinson]

You're missing a bolt in that caliper :).

No its not, its a chromed bolt and the reflection is throwing you.

[krobinson]

That colour really does look fantastic in the light. What size of rear springs are they? 80mm?

Yeah, pretty much, there's absolutely no interior fitted yet tho, it will sit level with the alloy once complete.


not fond of the boot mate, at all :(

Boot's an aquired taste, like a fine wine lol I remember you didnt like the mirrors or headlight washers on NDZ either.

Keith

[shy witness]

bit of a nightmare with your constant setbacks mate..................but it'll alll be worth it in the end......


fatastic build this car......


i'll look forward to seeing it arround at some stage.

[big dee]

Yeah, pretty much, there's absolutely no interior fitted yet tho, it will sit level with the alloy once complete.



Boot's an aquired taste, like a fine wine lol I remember you didnt like the mirrors or headlight washers on NDZ either.

Keith

i grew to like them though :P lol although the boot looks pretty plain thats all thats turning me :)

[Adam]

Loving the paint.
That zaust is huge,Lol, 4"?

Theres something about NI reg's, they look so much cooler than British ones :( lol

[wilson_sri]

Loving the paint.
That zaust is huge,Lol, 4"?

Theres something about NI reg's, they look so much cooler than British ones :( lol
ahem, British :mad: lol

[Adam]

:p ;)

[dan16v]

looking spot on Keith! i personally love the boot! keeps it all nice and simple!, seems abit of a nightmare with regards to the engine build? cant you send him some flowers to make him hurry up?!

[CP]

very nice - good to see it outside in natural light and looking a lot more finished:thumb:

[Mike B GTE]

looks superb! i love what youve done with the tailgate, and the colour is ace!!

hope the engine/interior starts going smoothly for you!! keep at it.

[krobinson]

Thanks folks!!


very nice - good to see it outside in natural light and looking a lot more finished:thumb:

I really needed to get some photos of the colour in Natural Light. The flash from the camera on the garage pic's never looks right.

Keith

[Leeboo]

Unbelieveable lad.

How will you keep the underside clean?

I really do have to see this in the flesh.lol

[krobinson]

Unbelieveable lad.

How will you keep the underside clean?

I really do have to see this in the flesh.lol

By never driving it! :cry:

I'll just have to give it a good clean once in a while! And not take it out when its wet.

Keith

[Adam]

By never driving it! :cry:

Shame really

But i know where your coming from

[krobinson]

Shame really

But i know where your coming from

Lol Don't worry, i'm doing the ring in August, driving the whole way there ;)

Keith

[novacabrio]

driving the whole way there ;)

Keith

How about getting back lol

[Riggy]

^ lol

looks perfect as always keith , :thumb:

[paddy138]

where did you get the bracket to hold the fuel pump

[Ben]

where did you get the bracket to hold the fuel pump

If i remember that far back he bought it brand new from vaux

[Ben]

Lol Don't worry, i'm doing the ring in August, driving the whole way there ;)

Keith

Give me a beep as you drive past Keith, we get loads of groups driving past, last week when i was in the services on the way to work 5-6 English Punto's came in on there way down,

[Paul]

Good work Keith, love it matey

[krobinson]

Thanks Folks! The topmounts finally arrived today, So i removed the tempory one's and fitted the proper mounts.

Keith

[andybishop]

How about getting back lol

Hopefully not being towed by a nova this time!! ;)

[krobinson]

I'll make sure and have my own AA cover this time :P

[trackdaynova]

I'll make sure and have my own AA cover this time :Phow boring lol

that was the best trip back from Nurburgring I've ever done lol

I'm sure Jonboy & Ad loved it too lol :thumb:

[krobinson]

lol, I honestly think i'll find it hard to top that trip. Even with my engine failure I still loved it!

Were going out last weekend in august if you fancy it?

[krobinson]

Well, the bad luck continues.

Before anyone asks, yes, the engine still is not sorted.

I left the engine to get sorted in december, and got a new block sourced in januraryish. However with a heavy workload, the block only got sent to get bored over easter. The machist has some problems with his equipment etc etc, but when he finally got to my block, he's discovered that cylinder 4 needs bored to 87mm to be anygood to me.

Now my pistons are 86.5mm (.5mm over standard) and therefore if i keep this block, i'll need 4 new pistons. Or I need to source yet another block which will bore to 86.5mm safely :(

So i'm at my witt's end at the moment, i'm fed up of delays and fed up with the whole car. It looks like i'm not going to have it ready for any show's at all this year with all the cockups, so much for the 25th aniversery of the Nova. :(

I've a few good friends looking out for a good block now, hopefully i'll sort something soon.

Keith

[Mike]

Theres a LET block on eBay right now.

On the other hand, its only a car show, its not really life or death TBH.

[krobinson]

Theres a LET block on eBay right now.

On the other hand, its only a car show, its not really life or death TBH.

Yeah but I've aimed to have the car ready for PV, Billing and Trax, And at the moment only trax is looking likely. It may just have to do tho.

Keith

[trackdaynova]

Please don't take this the wrong way, but rather than paying people to do everything, which means you getting let down... Why don't you do it yourself? Which means it gets done how you want it, correctly, and on time to your schedule?

[Mike]

Yeah but I've aimed to have the car ready for PV, Billing and Trax, And at the moment only trax is looking likely. It may just have to do tho.

Keith

Your not the only one, mines has stood in parts since September with no engine. Still yet to go to a bodyshop too. It must just be me that doesnt give a funk about this 25th anniversary melarky lol

You searched eBay yet Keith? Should still be on there :thumb:

[krobinson]

There's two on ebay, one complete, one stripped (red one)

The red one seems best, but is pickup only :(

[joff-turbo-nova]

So i'm at my witt's end at the moment, i'm fed up of delays and fed up with the whole car. It looks like i'm not going to have it ready for any show's at all this year with all the cockups, so much for the 25th aniversery of the Nova. :(

Keith

I know where you're coming from on this - I was supposed to be ready for PVS'06 - just made it to PVS '07 and fully sorted by Billing '07 .

Didn't think a year out was too bad lol lol lol lol !

Keep it going - you know it will be worth it !!!!

Joff

[peester]

dude its god like what youve done to god like spec in the time you gave yourself. I say trailer the biatch over to some shows if its going pete tong..

[krobinson]

If I can get the engine fitted and looking decent, i'll trailer to billing.

[krobinson]

dude its god like what youve done to god like spec in the time you gave yourself. I say trailer the biatch over to some shows if its going pete tong..

It's just coming up on the 2 years since I started I think. Suppose its not bad!

[krobinson]

Stripped the new block last night, its in alot better condition than the last one I sourced, very little wear on the cylinders, so it should bore nicely and be problem free!

Will keep you all updated!

Keith

[Adam]

That was quick.
Did you manage get one shipped over then?

[John]

good news keith!

[vaughanmc]

Good one Keith - Keep 'er lit !!!

[krobinson]

That was quick.
Did you manage get one shipped over then?

No Stuarty on here with the Mint Black GSI nova doesn't live too far from me, and his friend had one for sale!! RESULT!!

Keith

[Adam]

That was pretty handy then :)

[Neil 08]

good job,

[krobinson]

Well folks, whilst laying in the sun today, I got a sudden burst of Nova Energy (lmao) and got to work in the garage.

I...

- Fitted the C20LET loom to the car, and made up some gromits for the bulkhead.
- Fitted the heater matrix pipes that go behind the dash, awaiting the dash arrival.
- Fitted my rear carbon fibre door cards, and spaced them out slightly so I can still use my seatbelts
- Got the central locking wired in, and then fitted the passanger door carbon fibre door card. Awaiting the flocked pockets and handles with dash. (didnt fit the drivers door door card until I sort the alarm solinoid.
- Fitted my coil and bailey header tank
- Tested that the lights etc all still work.

Sorry there's no photos, but it was dark by the time I was finished, I'll drag it out into the sunlight next weekend for photos.

Keith

[wilson_sri]

Thats good news to hear mate, and sounds like progress is coming on steadily.

[krobinson]

Yeah, its good when I find the motivation! Its hard when so much is out of my hands, but its pretty much ready now for the engine, dash and seats to go straight in to finish it. :)

[wilson_sri]

Awesome bud. When you reckon the engine will be done by?

[vaughanmc]

Good work mate - Can't wait to see some photographic updates :)

[Neil 08]

sounds good, cant wait to see it finished

[krobinson]

Well folks, still no major update, however my second flocked dash (first lost in post) is complete and was posted yesterday, so hopefully this will actually arrived before the weekend.

Also I won some Fearless motorsport Front and Rear strut braces on an ebay auction, and they are also in the post.

The material hasnt arrived for the retrim yet, trust me to pick a rare stocked colour/type.

Finally, no update on my engine, but the new block was sent to get bored last tuesday, so fingers crossed another few weeks and i'll get the engine back.

Keith

[krobinson]

Well folks, over 4 months, two dash's sent and loads of phone call's later, my dash finally arrived. I was told it was posted last monday, but all the postage labels said it wasnt posted until thursday.

First dash got lost in post and I got a full refund, so the dash I've received technically just cost me the price of a dash and postage.

Now for the pictures -

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It's bent and flaking off. It was very well wrapped in bubble wrap, however only a bit of cardboard round the front to protect the flock, but this ment the dash was free to collapse in on itself. Damage was caused by parcel force, but wouldnt have happened if it was in a box, which is how I sent it to him.

I'm very very angry, This probably means I actually wont even make billing now.

I'm going to try and quickly send another dash to another company as soon as I can, I've heard good reports about some other companies, so going to try those.

Keith

[krobinson]

Feeling better now, After all this fecking time, there's a place 30 miles from me that doe's flocked dashboards! I'm getting another tonight and leaving it off to them. Turnaround of less than a week.

http://www.eurom-sport.com/index.php

Result.

Keith

[Lee]

Makes me sick the amount of crap youve had to put up with on parts for this car keith.

[Jonlem]

GUTTED for you Keith, I know plenty of people that rate Doug but I won't using him to even flock my dash top.

Any news on the engine ?

BTW sorry I didn't catch up with you at PV, battery went flat so couldn't call anyone to see if they were there

[Dod]

Who does the flocking Keith? I've still got a few to do.

I dunno if I mentioned it but theres a Lad comes to Letterkenny once in a while that does Dash Flocking, I've seen some of his work and its a1, cant fault it.

[krobinson]

GUTTED for you Keith, I know plenty of people that rate Doug but I won't using him to even flock my dash top.

Any news on the engine ?

BTW sorry I didn't catch up with you at PV, battery went flat so couldn't call anyone to see if they were there

On the phone Doug's a sound fella, and seems like a no-messing type of guy, but he just does'nt deliver on his promises. I've a txt on my phone saying everything was posted last monday, the postage stamp says thursday - which was the day after you re-posted on Passionford.

I could easily put some threads up everywhere warning people, but thats not going to help me, and i'll end up being the bad guy.

I tried calling you from PV, if we'd found you we had a solar powered phone charger you could have used lol, - see you at billing!

Dod - see you at 3.30 for this dash :)

[Jonlem]

I tried calling you from PV, if we'd found you we had a solar powered phone charger you could have used lol, - see you at billing!



I was totally sh*tfaced on saturday night mate, I might now do billing, I just drink as much LOL

[Dod]

:thumb:

[krobinson]

Well guys, some positive news.

I had another good look round the dash, and felt that the damage could be fixed. I set about straightening the bar's and the dash pretty much popped back into shape! RESULT! - The quality of the flocking is actually very good, its just a nightmare to pickup on camera, especially with a flash.

I then trialed the dash into the car, and the damage to the edge was 80% hidden under the windscreen, you'd only notice it if you actually tryed to find it.

So with that all in mind, I build the dash back up, bit by bit, and it all went together perfectly. I'm 99% happy with it, obviously in these pictures I havent bolted in the under trays and nothings fully secured yet, but I feel it looks very good indeed. The flocked door pockets look great against the carbon door cards etc. I also have to paint the lower section of the glove box black to match in.

I just have to finish the drivers door wireing now and then fit the door card, and await the seats etc.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4271.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4274.jpg

Keith

[SRimon]

Excellent, needs a few day light pics!

[burgo]

liking that alot. looks proper tidy

[Geordie-Chris]

Wow - furry goodness!!!! Glad its sorted mate, looks ace!

[novacabrio]

Great mate, No flocked electric window switch box? I sent one to him to do??? Did my box of bits arrive yet?

[matthew172]

looks spot on that does

[hybridturbo]

Looks great :D

Would get the window switch box done aswell though

[peester]

crickey, mk2 dashes look better flocked eh, lol..

looney stuff tho with the hassle, as mentioned..

Hopefully from here on in it'll go much more painlessly..

[Rick Draper]

Looks good keith but imho it looks like you have gone a bit flocking mad?

[vaughanmc]

I think the flocking will pay off once theres some seats in there etc :)

[Dod]

Dont forget those contact details mate.....

[belly257]

awsome:thumb:

[Jeff16v]

Wow, that looks fantastic. much better than the vinyl version.

Crack on:thumb:

[nova ian]

That looks top notch Keith, looks like its starting to come together well now, despite the hassle...

Good to meet you on sunday aswell:thumb:

Keep at it mate

[krobinson]

Great mate, No flocked electric window switch box? I sent one to him to do??? Did my box of bits arrive yet?

All your bits are in the post to you, there was only 4 bits for you, the section above the clocks, and both sides (switches/vents) and the surround of the ashtray.

I'm guessing he's lost everything else then? :mad:


Looks good keith but imho it looks like you have gone a bit flocking mad?

I just got most of it done, I want the steering shroud done in carbon, but thats something for next year.

Keith

[dan16v]

steering shroud and dash surround in carbon would break it up abit! looking good though Keith! glad you got it back in the end!

[Rick Draper]

I just got most of it done, I want the steering shroud done in carbon, but thats something for next year.

Keith

Would like one of those, you can get them from some dude from europe can you not? Martin K has some tasty carbon dash bits iirc?

[krobinson]

Would like one of those, you can get them from some dude from europe can you not? Martin K has some tasty carbon dash bits iirc?

Yeah there's a few places that do them, Martin's is coated in carbon, so anyone you can source local thats good with carbon can do the same thing.

Keith

[Cormac]

Looking well boss, Really well!!

[stuartyj21]

^ second that mate, it will be worth it all when its finished and on the road...

[krobinson]

I got home from dublin today to find my new Sill protectors, front discs, and c.v. joints from mr post man.

Now awaiting my air filter, steering wheel and all the new vacumm tubeing/joints for the engine. And I need to source one inner c.v. joint, and the special one for the equal length setup (think mine is knackered)

This will be a big week for updates folks, the engine is finished and i'm collecting it tomorrow night. I hope to have it fitted and running by wednesday (starting on tuesday) with the help of my good friend cormac and probably a guest apearence from some others.

I'll keep you posted, say a prayer if you have time.

Keith

[wilson_sri]

Oooo progress is getting on eh Keith! You going to make billing then i hope?

[shy witness]

good news mate.

happy days

[CP]

good luck with it all - its time you had some:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Good piece of news there mate

Can't wait to see more update pics :)

[stuartyj21]

yeh well done keith glad to hear your making good progress..

you must of gave your engine builder a kick up the backside, didnt take him that long to do the new block...

[novacabrio]

Billing!!!!

[hybridturbo]

:thumb:

[krobinson]

Billing!!!!

Start a paypal account for donations. I'm absolutely broke and can't afford the £550 boat for a car + trailer and there's no hope of getting it MOT'd in time.

PNG National Day and Nurburgring trip FTW :)

Then all the show's next year, except PV cos my brother bloody booked his wedding over the PV dates :mad:

Keith

[peester]

^^ wedding @ PV!!!! sorted..

glad to here its turning some corners dude..

canny wait man.

[Riggy]

nice one keith look forward to the updates

[Benn]

Start a paypal account for donations. I'm absolutely broke and can't afford the £550 boat for a car + trailer and there's no hope of getting it MOT'd in time.


Keith

I'll send ya a tenner.

[krobinson]

Engine now home, hopefully a nice photo of it fitted tomorrow evening (but obviously not finished)

Keith

[Neil 08]

hope it all goes to plan keith, i suppose you will be glad to hear her sitting running at last, after al the hassle,

[Ben]

Dont overtighten any bolts lol!

[krobinson]

Well not much to say other than I now have the engine back, and I spent the day fitting it along with help from Cormac and Iain.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4283.jpg

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Still got loads to do, I still havent got the Inlet manifold back from being blasted, hopefully i'll get it within the next few days.

Lots of cleaning to do, the bay's a little dusty, and I will put my proper painted rocker cover and cambelt cover on once i've finished with everything (stop it getting scratched)

More to come tomorrow!!

Keith

[Jonlem]

Great progress Keith, factory installation :)

[vaughanmc]

Looks really nice mate

When do you think you'll fire it up? :)

[Welsh Dan]

Its good to see it coming along Keith.:thumb: I'd be willing to bet that you're glad to see it all moving forward again without hiccups.

[Cormac]

So we're back to were we started 6 months ago, yea!!!! lol I think we could prob fit these engine in our sleep at this point,

Alls coming together nicely!!

[Leeboo]

Good man Keith, real progress being made again after the bad luck! Keep her lit lol

[wilson_sri]

Fantastic Keith! Enging looks awesome. Will you make Billing?

Also is that a new vin plate you have had made up? If so where did you get it done?

[Sturge]

I think you should've fitted a bigger turbo :thumb: lol

[krobinson]

Fantastic Keith! Enging looks awesome. Will you make Billing?

Also is that a new vin plate you have had made up? If so where did you get it done?

Won't make billing mate, Don't have the time to get it MOT'd and its £550 on the boat with a trailer :cry:

The Vin plate is original, but i've a special one in the pipeline!

Thanks for the encouragement folks. Not sure when i'll get it fired up as i'm without my Inlet, but as soon as its back i'll get it fired up, and i'll finish everything else possible before it arrives.

Thanks

Keith

[krobinson]

Oh, I also got the rose jointed gear linkage setup today too, and i'm able to select all 6 gears and reverse - woohoo!!

Keith

[shy witness]

Oh, I also got the rose jointed gear linkage setup today too, and i'm able to select all 6 gears and reverse - woohoo!!

Keith

the cars really coming on now mate...very nice

have u any information on whats needed to make up a rose jointed linkage keith???.


i was thinking of doing this to my cavalier turbo.......as i'm likley goinna have to repair it all anyway as its a bit loose.

i was thinkin that this might be a better job.

any help would be appreciated

cheers

[hybridturbo]

Great news :thumb:

No point in rushing around now, just take your time it will pay off in the long run!

[dan16v]

the cars really coming on now mate...very nice

have u any information on whats needed to make up a rose jointed linkage keith???.


i was thinking of doing this to my cavalier turbo.......as i'm likley goinna have to repair it all anyway as its a bit loose.

i was thinkin that this might be a better job.

any help would be appreciated

cheers


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/dan16v/2007_03070031.jpg:thumb:

As said on mig Keith! at least some of us can set them up!lol
Simps, want me and Keith to do you a guide:D

[Adam]

At last, some progress :cool:

Looking very nice :)

[krobinson]

Not as much progress today as I came into some trouble with my front hubs. However I'll get this sorted tomorrow.

Exhaust now complete:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4290.jpg

Going to make a bracket from the exhaust to the rear mount.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4291.jpg

Equal length shaft now fitted and bolted to the block. And outer shafts fitted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4292.jpg

Tomorrow i'm going to hopefully get the hubs fixed, fit those, fill gearbox with oil etc.

I'm awaiting on a new engine mount, and the oil return pipe from vauxhall.

I also fitted up some of my coolent hoses:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4288.jpg

And finally I fitted the final fuel pipe from the tank to the pump. And i've put a gallon of fuel into the tank to test for leaks.

Thanks for looking.

Keith

[Adam]

Clean and tidy as fook. Cracking on with it now, cool.

No flexi joint in that system?

[krobinson]

Clean and tidy as fook. Cracking on with it now, cool.

No flexi joint in that system?

Nope, noticed that myself, I may add one at a later date.

Keith

[Adam]

I would.
A let will be moving about on the mounts(if youve seen one of a RR, they jump and dive everywhere lol ), so worthwhile doing.
Unless its on solid mounts.

[krobinson]

The rear mount is solid. Fronts are std. The same exhaust has run on Dave's old red nova turbo for about a year now with no problems. It was made by JP exhausts (same place makes ricks)

Hopefully it'll be ok, but if not i'll sort it :)

[R1CH]

There should be a flexi joint where the downpipe bolts to the 90* elbow on the turbo.
I wouldn't bother fixing the exhaust to the rear mount either, if the flexi mount is on the elbow then the whole system is gonna shift around slighty, fixing it to the rear mount will only cause (possible) probs if you ask me.
Shouldn't jump around the engine bay either, decent solid mount on the rear and some good standard (filled with stikaflex) ones up front are more than enough to hold it solid, mine doesn't budge at all !

[peester]

cripes, build standards are amazing..

[krobinson]

There should be a flexi joint where the downpipe bolts to the 90* elbow on the turbo.


I'm not sure why JP didnt fit a flexi, they made the exhaust on Dave's old car, and made a copy for me, both didnt have a flexi. I didnt notice until I got it home but since its run fine on Dave's, i'll not worry about it.


cripes, build standards are amazing..

I'm trying to keep a decent standard, but tbh I just want it running to ease my mind. So some things arn't 100%. Looking at Dec's thread makes me want to work harder on some bits, but then would I want to drive it? It's a catch 22 situation.

Keith

[peester]

nah i think when that loud pedal is given that first 'hoof' - you wont take the piss like- but u wont be rarely out in it/wont want to drive it..

Dec's thread, the most amazing thing ive ever seen, shouldnt be compared with tbh - that one is a bit too 'dont touch it' and it would do the same to me.

Im confident that you will and should do the same as you did with NDZ - that never ended up looked sorry/ tired for itself..

Its the only way the project would be a success anyway.

[krobinson]

Well i've just discovered that I've got the wrong altenator. Its from a 2.0L 8v, and the belt catched hard on the cambelt cover when fitted.

Has anyone got an astra GTE 16v Altenator in very good condition?

Keith

[Dod]

Dod to the Rescue again!! See you at 4!

[Cormac]

What would be done without you boss lol

[Dod]

LOL!!! You need anything down while he's up?

[krobinson]

LOL!!! You need anything down while he's up?

You are a legend! I'll bring that 8v altenator for you too, you might as well find someone for it as its brand new.

Keith

[Dod]

A1!

[jimbob-mcgrew]

pfftt, that thing looks like a big ol' pile of dribbly piss

[krobinson]

Fitted my new skirts tonight:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4298.jpg

I didnt fancy drilling the sills, so the clips are fitted with very strong bonding, My other nova has been like this for nearly 2 years and is still perfect :thumb:

I somehow lost my turbo manifold nuts, so ordered some yesterday from Autovaux, and they arrived this morning at 9.30am, RESULT!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4297.jpg

Also sourced the correct Altenator from Dod (thanks mate), gave it a quick clean and got it fitted, its still not 100% pretty, but its impossible to see when the inlet / tophat cover is on so i'm not going to worry too much.

And finally I fitted the correct cambelt cover, rocker cover, and then threw the fanbelt on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4296.jpg

Still to do before the start:

- Collect and fit new passanger engine mount
- Fit intercooler and radiator
- Collect and fit inlet manifold and all sensors etc that join to it.

Then i'm good to prime the engine and work on getting it started. I'm going to set a target of next weekend, but hopefully i'll have it sorted before then (Inlet dependent)

Thanks

Keith

[andybishop]

Looking good Keith, certainly cracking on with it now!! Wish i made progress at the same rate as you fella!!

[boyle_46]

looks stunning keith , cant wait to see this hope it makes it to the rolling road day :D .

[novacabrio]

Excellent!! Not long now then?

[shy witness]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/dan16v/2007_03070031.jpg:thumb:


Simps, want me and Keith to do you a guide:D

would that be possibly mate??


cheers :thumb:


sorry fer the slightly of course approach tto your thread keith.

keep up the good work

[Dod]

Full steam ahead and I got a shiney new 8v Altinator!! Everyones happy!!

[stuartyj21]

looking good keith..

[L14MNP]

Good to see some positive progress mate :)
Not long now!

[krobinson]

Well, I got my new engine mount, and oil return pipe for the turbo. Also collected my inlet manifold but dont have a gasket to properly fit it yet :( However i've put it in position to make sure i've got all the correct pipes etc.

Custom hidden Intercooler and rad combo that was made last year for the car is now fitted, its bloody tight, but I didnt want a big intercooler sticking out the bumper. - Huge thanks to Andy Bishop for sorting it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4301.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4303.jpg

Inlet blasted clean, and tempory fitted until the gasket comes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4302.jpg

Bonnet shut. Have to modify the grill slightly to allow it to fit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4307.jpg

I've also filled the engine with oil, removed the spark plugs and spun it over for a few 20 second intervils. This should get the oil into the turbo and up round the engine. I'll do it again before I finally start it.

Keith

[Dave.]

I'll do it again before I finally start it.

Keith

dum dum duuuum! the day is nearing! :thumb:

[CP]

Good work there Keith - looking very nice:thumb:

[Rick Draper]

Nice keith.

When you prime the engine do it with the turbo oil return off and dont start it untill you see oil running from the oil return into a tub on the floor.

[Adam]

Nice one Keith, i have to say after seeing Andy's IC/rad setup, very cool indeed. Stealthy :cool:

[Mint FRST]

Did you not prime the turbo before you fitted it?

[vaughanmc]

She'l be minted once shes done mate

Looks awsome :)

[krobinson]

Did you not prime the turbo before you fitted it?

I poured some oil into it as stated in a guide i read.


Nice keith.

When you prime the engine do it with the turbo oil return off and dont start it untill you see oil running from the oil return into a tub on the floor.

Yeah, I removed the return pipe and kept turning in 10 sec bursts until oil was flowing out the return.

Once I get my inlet gasket, and some more water house, i'll start it.

Keith

[Ben]

Keith Cars looking ace but due to an OCD i got its drivin me mad,

please set the date on your camera!

[krobinson]

please set the date on your camera!

lol - Will do mate!!

[Adam]

Remove the "date imprint" from the cameras options, it ruins pics.

[krobinson]

Little bit done today:

Had to modify the grill slightly so it would fit over the intercooler:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4310.jpg

And the grill and bumper are now finally fitted!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4308.jpg

Keith

[Adam]

Cant believe how quickly youve cracked on with this.
Great stuff

[krobinson]

Cheers, I've the inlet almost built up fully now. Just need the gasket now, and an oil pressure sender & switch combo, because mine is just the switch type. Want to have an oil reading before I start it!!

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Absolutely awsome mate

Will be good to see it out on the open roads :)

[Rickyb]

looking good :thumb: 2 you for being so patient.

[Neil 08]

moving along nicely now, proper mint

[Nick J]

Good to see you cracking on mate!! Had a good look at andys cooler last year the fabrication is awesome! :)

[krobinson]

Crap Picture phone picture, but engines 99% ready to start.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/P030708_2117.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/P030708_2116.jpg

Keith

[SRimon]

Yay!

Reminds me soo much of getting my old blue one to a similar stage!

[Adam]

Tom bombing :)

[Riggy]

awsome keith :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Looks stunning mate

Fearless strut brace will defo set it off :)

[Rick Draper]

Looking forward to seeing this car start for the first time. If Dan the gay would sell me his car i would build something identical.

[krobinson]

Won't start - Please read and see if you know whats up - http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=907088#post907088

[craig green]

Replied dude, same symptoms as mine. Though mine was down to sliced wire from an alarm on the donor car.

Is the EML or ECU light on the dash wired in?

[Dod]

You sorted for a Crank Sensor then?

[krobinson]

Replied dude, same symptoms as mine. Though mine was down to sliced wire from an alarm on the donor car.

Is the EML or ECU light on the dash wired in?

ECU light is wired in and come's on with the ignition.

[krobinson]

Well folks,

I've been a bit depressed with the car not fireing up, but with me working on it for the last 2 weeks flat out, I never had the cover on it. So the car got mega dusty.

So today with my hubs sorted, I put it back on its feet and took it out of the garage and hosed it down/dryed it off. Before though I took some pictures (you cant notice the dust in the photos) - Photos will help cheer me up until I get it running.

Ignore the water pipe coming off the turbo, I'm going to change its route during the week.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4323.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4322.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4315.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4313.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4318.jpg

I'm going to try a few more things during the week to try and get it running:

- Replace Crank Sensor
- Try a different fuel pump relay
- Try my ECU out in a friends cavalier turbo (if it works then thats it ruled out)

If all that fails, i'll get another loom and try that. If the new loom works then i'll fit it, and lengthen the wires to tidy it up - I really hope it's not my loom though.

Keith

[burgo]

thats just to clean

[vaughanmc]

Looks absolutely minted mate

Will be awsome once it fires up :)

[Adam]

Really does look awesome Keith, loving the colour out in the light :cool:

[krobinson]

Really does look awesome Keith, loving the colour out in the light :cool:

Cheers Adam, Its a bloody nightmare choosing a colour, sometimes I wish I chose an original Nova Colour, but I think the Audi colour looks fantastic in the light. :thumb:

[Nick J]

Looks awesome all built up mate! shame about the probs your having. By the way did you get my message yesterday??

Nick.

[krobinson]

Looks awesome all built up mate! shame about the probs your having. By the way did you get my message yesterday??

Nick.

Yeah mate I did, sorry I've no idea why I havent replyed! Thats fine about the part. I'm in no rush at the moment so don't worry!

Keith

[ade]

that looks cracking Keith - stirling effort matey! You'll get the engine going eventually - it'll be something stupid and annoyingly obvious in the end!

Keep the faith my friend - all will come good...

[Paul]

new washer pump motor needed!

Looks awesome

[peester]

yes way. Looks awesome.. would do me the world of good rolling the car out, have a butchers etc..

Hope you sort the issues soon.

[Chaz-Turbo]

ur nova is a gleemer!!! we have a silk violet 2l `16v turbo with 6speed box, and its had 4 years of pgrades mods etc and i think my fella is finally happy with it. when i get 15 posts i will pop a photo up if u want?
roseanne

[burgo]

ur nova is a gleemer!!! we have a silk violet 2l `16v turbo with 6speed box, and its had 4 years of pgrades mods etc and i think my fella is finally happy with it. when i get 15 posts i will pop a photo up if u want?
roseanneyouve got 22 posts

[krobinson]

ur nova is a gleemer!!! we have a silk violet 2l `16v turbo with 6speed box, and its had 4 years of pgrades mods etc and i think my fella is finally happy with it. when i get 15 posts i will pop a photo up if u want?
roseanne

Yeah start a thread and put some pictures up.

Keith

[shy witness]

thats a bit of a nitemare mate once again.

hope ya get it sorted soon enough.


it looks 1st class though.

great build.

[maccas]

that looks incredibly clean, looks like it has just rolled out the factory and the 20let is a standard issue nova engine lol doesn't look out of place at all, well done, hats off to you, keep going at it and hope you get it sorted soon

maccas

[krobinson]

Well guys, sorted the problem, it turn's out that it was the crank sensor after all. Andy Bishop kindly posted me a new one today.

It's only running on two cylinders, but after some investigation and swapping the order of injectors etc, it turns out two injectors arn't fireing any fuel in. So i'm going to upgrade to Saab red's or new VXR injectors ready for when I eventually go to phase 2.

Again, huge thanks to Andy Bishop and Jonlem who i've been tortureing on the phone these past few weeks, they've been a great help.

Off to billing tomorrow morning (big trip ahead) update and video when i'm home with new injectors.

Keith

[djbrowney]

glad to hear you got it sorted keith, sometimes it feels like your never gonna get to the bottom of these problems :thumb:

[Adam]

Good to hear its running now, i was 99% sure it would be the crank sensor, not much else can stop both a spark and fuel.

Hmm, strange about the injectors, are they not brand new from vaux? Or was it just a bare engine you bought?
So do the two non firing injectors fire when you swap there positions?

VXR injectors are pretty big for ph2, means you usually need run a low fuel pressure.

[krobinson]

Good to hear its running now, i was 99% sure it would be the crank sensor, not much else can stop both a spark and fuel.

Hmm, strange about the injectors, are they not brand new from vaux? Or was it just a bare engine you bought?
So do the two non firing injectors fire when you swap there positions?

VXR injectors are pretty big for ph2, means you usually need run a low fuel pressure.

Engine thats come's is just the short motor, my injectors are standard and havent fired for 3 years, so are probably no good. If i swap them on the loom they still dont fire, so it's definatly the injectors.

I'll go with VXR or Saab red's. Anyone got a set they could take to billing?

Keith

[R1CH]

Glad to hear that its running, if your gonna run VXR or SAAB reds then your gonna need an adjustable fuel reg.
When you hoping to have it on the road ??

[krobinson]

Glad to hear that its running, if your gonna run VXR or SAAB reds then your gonna need an adjustable fuel reg.
When you hoping to have it on the road ??

Fairly soon mate, I'm just waiting on my interior retrim. Bleed the brakes, sort the handbrake (its not holding) and just small silly things like pipeing to the washer jets, adjusting things/spanner check.

I'll probably source a mint set of yellow's and then upgrade to saab red's when I fit phase 2 and a 4 bar reg.

Keith

[R1CH]

Fairly soon mate, I'm just waiting on my interior retrim. Bleed the brakes, sort the handbrake (its not holding) and just small silly things like pipeing to the washer jets, adjusting things/spanner check.

I'll probably source a mint set of yellow's and then upgrade to saab red's when I fit phase 2 and a 4 bar reg.

Keith

I'd just stick with the Yellows (just get a set clean / tested), then its just a 3.5bar reg.
Sure SAAB reds run lower than 4bar, thats the whole point in fitting them, so it runs at less pressure, less strain on the pump.
Take it you've got a brand new fuel pump ? Phase 2 was designed to be run on std Yellows with a 3.5bar reg, mine ran absolutly fine with that set up ... well, untill it melted !! lol

[krobinson]

Regal sell a 4 bar reg with Phase 2 though. Maybe i'm wrong, or maybe thats why you ran lean and melted?

Edit - It's a 3.5 bar reg, my bad :(

Keith

[R1CH]

Nah, definatly runs a 3.5 bar reg on P2, i got the P2 set up off a mate (who got it from Regal) his ran fine for a couple of year, mine ran spot on for 18 month, fueling was always bang on when it was on the rollers.
My prob was just down to a high milage / worn bottom end, checked pump and injectors and there both fine.

Edit: Just seen your edit ... Need to type faster !!

[Rick Draper]

Nah, definatly runs a 3.5 bar reg on P2, i got the P2 set up off a mate (who got it from Regal) his ran fine for a couple of year, mine ran spot on for 18 month, fueling was always bang on when it was on the rollers.
My prob was just down to a high milage / worn bottom end, checked pump and injectors and there both fine.

Edit: Just seen your edit ... Need to type faster !!

Was not driven easy either was it lol

[R1CH]

Was not driven easy either was it lol

I dunno know what you mean ??
Never raced or rallied !!
lol

[jimbob-mcgrew]

[quote=Adam]Good to hear its running now, i was 99% sure it would be the crank sensor, not much else can stop both a spark and fuel.

^ apsolute genius m8, ive never understood what all these sensors do, but im starting to understand now, i guess the crank sensor is mainly there for safety, in contact with his cyborg buddy the ecu that has his hand on the trigger to cut the spark and fuel if **** hits the fan

[Ben]

I know quite a few people using the light blues on phase 2, injectors from the coilpack xe, supposedly an intermediate of the yellows and saab reds.

[Adam]

XE creams 0 280 150 744 214cc/min@2.5 bar
XE blues 0 280 150 427 241cc/min@3.0 bar
LET yellows 0 280 150 420 304cc/min@3.0 bar
Bosch reds 0 280 150 431 359cc/min@3.0 bar



LEt yellows with a higher fuel pressure are what most people use for ph2 :thumb:

[Paul]

i have a nice cleaned set of bosch yellows here, and a set of xe blues if your interested...

[Jonlem]

Keith, just go with a cleaned set of yellows.

Do NOT use the EDS modified regulator though, fit a 2wd cossy one and get it setup on a wideband

[krobinson]

I'm sending my yellow's off tomorrow. I got some spare yellow's at billing, but even with swapping between all the 8 injectiors it still wasnt running right.

Removed the plugs and some were still clean, others were obviously fine. Swapped them round and the same happens. Hopefully cleaned injectors will cure it.

Keith

[krobinson]

Well folks, I got my injectors back today and fitted them straight after work. I must say, the service from www.injectorcleaning.co.uk (http://www.injectorcleaning.co.uk) is fan-fecking-tastic, I posted them 2pm on tuesday and they cleaned them wednesday, and I got them back today, If everyone worked that quickly i'd be one happy fella!!

Well its now running almost perfect. I say almost perfect because there is a fault code on the ECU, Jonboy kindaly checked the code and its 21 = Throttle positioning sensor, so it's idleing at 2k. However it actually idles perfect at 2k, and when I rev it, it drops back perfect to 2k.

So i'm going to have a play with the TPS and maybe replace it if needed.

Oh, and here's the compulsory vid - (please be aware its idleing high as said)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/th_100_4450.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/?action=view&current=100_4450.flv)

Thanks

Keith

[Ben]

well pleased for you Keith, about time something went right for you on this build!

[matthew172]

spot on old lad, it aint the icv thats causing high idle rather than tps is it?

[krobinson]

spot on old lad, it aint the icv thats causing high idle rather than tps is it?

Could be, but the fault code showing is 21, which on topbuzz translates to the TPS sensor. It actually idles perfectly and smooth, just in the wrong position.

[John]

Excellent stuff keith! My xe ran like that when i first fired it in, turned out to be the throttle cable! (poorly adjusted.)

[krobinson]

My throttle cable is too long :( I ordered a calibra one and its 1" too long, but i'm just going to clamp it down at the pedal once everythings sorted :)

Keith

[conad]

i havent really posted on this thread keith but this just has to be said. Your car is absoulutely mint, the attention to detail is out of this world, by far one of the best examples to date. your determination and high spirits are inspiring.

I cant wait to see this car in the flesh.

dan

[vaughanmc]

Awsome mate glad to see its finally running - Once its setup it will be even better :D

[Adam]

Is the fault code bringing the ecu light on?
If not it could just be an old code.

Good to see at least something going right for once for you :)

[krobinson]

Is the fault code bringing the ecu light on?
If not it could just be an old code.

Good to see at least something going right for once for you :)

Yeah the ECU light is on solid. If I earth it as per Jonboy's instructions (earth the brown/yellow wire) then it flash's twice, then once, which = 21 code.

I'll get a new one in next week, meanwhile I'll sort all the other little niggles.

Keith

[stuartyj21]

welldone keith top job amte...

[Nick J]

It runs! It runs! lol fan bloody tastic mate! over the moon for you! :)

[Cormac]

Nice one boyoo... Any word from the interior guy??

[krobinson]

Yeah, interior should be finished quite soon, few weeks? HOPEFULLY!! :)

[burgo]

niceone keith. i may have missed it but what was stopping it running?

[elgan]

crank sensor. and duff injectors

[Rich]

Is the tps not adjustable on it?

[krobinson]

Is the tps not adjustable on it?

Don't know tbh mate, but the ECU is throwing a TPS fault code out, so i'm sure it's knackered.

[John]

From memory the tps is adjustable, might be the cause of the high idle? Mark the screws, then slacken them slightly, try adjusting the tps to see if it drops the idle speed. Ie the throttle may be closed but tps is giving the the ecu a signal that is otherwise.

[Rich]

I know some are and some arent on the xe, but not looked on a let. If you can it should be adjusted just before it clicks when the throttle is closed.

[joff-turbo-nova]

I know some are and some arent on the xe, but not looked on a let. If you can it should be adjusted just before it clicks when the throttle is closed.

I think on the LET like the later dizzyless XE on Motronic 2.8 the TPS are variable not just on/off like the earlier XE's .

Not really an issue for this problem - just get a replacement one and you then know that its not the TPS if the fault remains.

Hope all is going well with the rebuild :thumb:

Joff

[krobinson]

I got a new TPS sensor today but its not solved the problem. I removed the tophat to check if the throttle body was jammed open or something, but it's all fine. I think its most likely the Idle Control Valve now, so i'm going to try cleaning that in the next few days.

Today I worked on bleeding the brakes, got them done fairly quickly and the pedal is now nice and hard :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4464.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4456.jpg

I cleaned half the rubbish out of the interior, need to give it a hoover soon. I'm just waiting on a few more dash bits before I bolt it down tight. I'm also stuck on where to mount the ECU!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4458.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4459.jpg

My sill protectors, not to everyones taste, but I like them and they are a 1 off.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4460.jpg

I also moved my water pipe, I just need a T piece now to join everything behind the tophat, I wont be able to test the ICV until I do this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4455.jpg

And the car up on axel stands now until I get everything finished.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4454.jpg

Until next time...

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Looks really good mate - Fearless Strut Brace looks good, front one will look awsome as well :)

[Adam]

Stunning as ever.

For a neat way of mounting the ecu take a look at Simps old nova turbo thread.
He bolted his to the underside of the battery tray so you cant see it at all from inside the car.
But it would mean drilling holes in your shell

[lee-loon]

or fabricate something out of alloy and bond it to the underside of the battery tray and fasten the ECU to that.

[peester]

For a neat way of mounting the ecu take a look at Simps old nova turbo thread.
He bolted his to the underside of the battery tray so you cant see it at all from inside the car.
But it would mean drilling holes in your shell


i did this, but used strong, pricey velcro.. lol..
No probs with it since - easy to remove.

[matthew172]

a good way to find out if it is the icv thats causing high idle is to start the motor then nip the pipe with your fingers that comes from the icv to the tophat, if it drops to idle or even lower then you know its the icv at fault

[krobinson]

a good way to find out if it is the icv thats causing high idle is to start the motor then nip the pipe with your fingers that comes from the icv to the tophat, if it drops to idle or even lower then you know its the icv at fault

Thanks matthew, your a legend, it worked so i'm going to replace the ICV :)

Keith

Edit: Just like to add it sounds awesome on idle!!

[Dod]

Gone hurry up and get it finished. I need your expert assistance over here!! lol

[krobinson]

Well I got my new Idle control valve today and also my new fanbelt. Fitted both after work and the car is now running 100% with no ECU faults at all.

Very very pleased, just a few things to sort out next and then i'll book the MOT.

Hopefully the interior retrim wont be much longer either.

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Nice one mate, can't wait to see the interior in it

Should be quality having it out on the road as well

[Adam]

Good stuff Keith.
Things seem to be progressing well now :)

[Riggy]

:thumb:

[boyle_46]

looking good keith , car is amazing total credit to you . Nath

[Dod]

Nice one mate, Glad to see it nearing the finish.

[NovaChris89]

love the work so far mate :D

[matthew172]

great work keith glad its all coming together now

[krobinson]

Well, today I drove the car out of the garage, its first proper drive:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4479.jpg

Fitted my Fearless Motorsport strut brace:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4489.jpg

Fitted the chrome, new plates and put 4 nuts in all the wheels.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4497.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4490.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4492.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4494.jpg

I then took the car about 50 yards and back, just about got it into second gear and then back to base. It feels great, very tight and the suspension isnt too bad.

I need to book an MOT soon, but the ECU is throwing up fault 21 again (TPS sensor, high voltage) so need to sort that first, along with a few more small things.

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Oh its some machine thatLooks well with the old skool tailgate :)

[krobinson]

Cheers boss :)

[Andy]

Loving that mister,very good work.

[Adam]

Looks well, engine bay looks stunningly clean

[NovaLad]

Looks cr4p start it again.! lol oj

Looking sexual.

Get the M.O.T done and some pic wh0ring.!

[wilson_sri]

Looks quality

[Cormac]

Looking stunning chap!!

[Dod]

Just built mine up and the panels are slightly off mate. Any chance I can get you to call over some evening and gimme a hand to straighten them up?

[chrisnovaturbo]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4492.jpg

i see that your tyres are on the wrong sides. it wont go thro mot like that mate. good to here you got it drivin now

[~~joycey~~]

Loveing that chap :thumb:

[hybridturbo]

Looking good :thumb:

Exhaust is an inch bigger than perfect though lol