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haha its a beast of a engine. you will be shocked how well it goes and how smooth !
craig green
22-05-08, 01:37 PM
If I ever get it sorted. Really feeling quite 'down' about it all at the moment.
Tenner says I end up going to PV in a FORD! :mad:
na dont say that your be there in the gsi. even if there is something not right with the engine side of things, as soon as i finshed the xe in the loon im sure me and ck can come up and help
Handbrake shoes not adjusted correctly so there sticking on???
vaughanmc
22-05-08, 04:04 PM
Keep up the enthusiasm mate - Still ages away to PV :)
Keep up the enthusiasm mate - Still ages away to PV :)
Yeh if 2 more weekends is ages away, lol lol
Craig, as for the rear brakes grinding, disconnect the handbrake cable, and tow it again then, that will tell you as to whether the cable is at fault or the shoes themselves.
Seriosuly though, I know the feeling its the little bits that take the longest.
Good luck, keep us updated :thumb:
craig green
22-05-08, 05:15 PM
I dont think anything is binding, I would've felt it I'm sure.
Maybe as the 16v disc setup is intended to do all the breaking & the handbrake is a parking break, it cant dissipate the heat like std drums do??
Just driven past & seen the car being worked on for the exhaust, so it should be ready tonight.
I dont think anything is binding, I would've felt it I'm sure.
Maybe as the 16v disc setup is intended to do all the breaking & the handbrake is a parking break, it cant dissipate the heat like std drums do??
Just driven past & seen the car being worked on for the exhaust, so it should be ready tonight.
i dont understand that mate :confused: Im thick speak slowly and clearly lol
xxspudxx
22-05-08, 05:24 PM
did you do a sneaky drive by, bet you "needed" some petrol from bp didnt you!
im driving by there in a bit though, i'll be looking over my shoulder
krobinson
22-05-08, 06:30 PM
Keep at it craig, your so so close, you can't let the 25 nova stand down!
craig green
22-05-08, 09:01 PM
Well she's home.
No sound byte/vid as I think my neighbours have had enough for tonight. It sounds like a valver though. Loud as feck!
Obviously with the issues I have with coolant system I havent run it for very long anyway.
I think the brakes are OK. The EVIL noise that I thought was the brakes is one of the coilovers rubbing the back of the wheel. A spacer will sort that, but for anyone reading, if installing coilovers, I'd suggest moving the lower damper mounting inboard by a few mm to avoid this.
Anyway, too much excitement for one day, so I'm off down't pub!
Awesome news.
What have you had done to the exhayst/system then?
Jeff16v
22-05-08, 09:13 PM
Great news, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. :thumb:
vaughanmc
22-05-08, 10:30 PM
Quality news mate - Get some pics coming :)
craig green
23-05-08, 09:18 AM
What have you had done to the exhayst/system then?
The BTB manifold has a really oddball (but clever) flange on it, I had the corresponding flange welded to the front pipe of the system I bought off Glen & also the manifold seems to end just off to one side of where the std down pipe would end, so the system has been altered to line up.
Will get pics & vids over weekend.
Next jobs are sorting/bleeding brakes & making up vacuum pipes to servo. Tryting to move the rear coilovers off the wheel to stop scrubbing, raising the rear ride height, get the horn working, checking all electrical functions & giving it a valet.
dhdev (Oli)
23-05-08, 09:47 AM
Glad to see it's nearly there Craig! :D
craig green
23-05-08, 03:57 PM
Thanks Oli.
Be good to see yours in action again soon. I was stunned by it at Llandow last year.
trackdaynova
23-05-08, 06:54 PM
sounds promising Craig - it's nice to read you're ontop of the project again!
bummer about rear coilover scrubbage... what tyre sizes do you run? and what rear coilovers do you have? (spring ID aswell)
craig green
23-05-08, 08:20 PM
AVO's at the rear mate. 2 1/4" ID (?) Its actually the inner lip of the speedlines that is catching. Hardly any damage to the wheel or spring but mucho's worrying sounds... I'm going to try to move the damper inwards rather than just space the wheel over. My GM 15"s which its been on whilst I've built it clear fine. 6" as opposed to 6.5" widths.
trackdaynova
23-05-08, 08:44 PM
ahhh bisto! was just curious thats all, I think all Novas (poxy tolerances) are different, as some run rear coilover with no problems, others have major problems, and some have just minor niggly problems!
i'm glad i'm not going down that route now, however your turretts are damn shexy :cool:
craig green
27-05-08, 11:38 AM
Cheers for the compliments Olly. I'm not so sure they are shexy as you say, after trimming down the bush in the lower damper & shimming over the mounting with 2 large washers, it hasnt made a blindest bit of difference to the clearance at the top edge of the wheel. So spacers now purchased... (not what I wanted)
Other news, the heater matrix has indeed split on one of the pipes where it joins the matrix body, so thats funked! Gonna try & have it brazed up. Shame as its brand new!!
Rest of the car is doing my head iun tbh. Now I know why I hate Novas.
It'll be a miracle if it makes PV now. :(
Keep it at Craig.
Just remove the matrix for pv and bridge the pipes
craig green
27-05-08, 03:53 PM
Thats the obvious solution but I just dont want to bodge it for the sake of a weekend away. One thing I hate is going back over old ground.
Perhaps I should get drunk & finish it....
bridge the pipes for PV, take the matirx out, if braizing it works, it works, if it doesn't, it dont lol.
craig green
27-05-08, 04:27 PM
I have approached the man who would braze it (via old work pals) so might be done tomorrow with some luck.
My Parents are home from a motorbike touring holiday in Spain/Portugal this morning so will press my old man 'the miracle worker' into service & get him to help me out. If anyone can sort these last bits out, pronto its him. Though he has no respect or admiration for anything on 4 wheels.
Next time you have it running, see what the throttle response is like compared to any other engines youve owned.
Mines pretty poor, even with the mantzel on.
But yours may be different with a afm/different ecu
If you get stuck, I've got a spare matrix. Give me a shout
trackdaynova
28-05-08, 08:15 PM
Yeah, just get stuck in matey - you'll crack it... I know it sounds easy for us to say... but hey - just get out there! I have done lol
craig green
30-05-08, 09:43 AM
Next time you have it running, see what the throttle response is like compared to any other engines youve owned.
Mines pretty poor, even with the mantzel on.
But yours may be different with a afm/different ecu
Think motorbike..... Revvy as fook. :D
The heater matrix has been brazed up (both pipes) I snapped off the one I cracked & the other looked like it had a hairline crack. So thats now refitted & the under dash re-assembled. Thenks Kevin Sayles!
I've had the rocker cover off for new gaskets, 2 rocker cover bolts were snapped off when I bought the engine & that involved removing 2 cam caps & removing the studs with a drill & eezi-outs. But thats all back together now.
Wiper arms have been painted & new aero blades installed.
I've also bought some hose & connected up the vacuum pipe for the brake servo.
I will be taking the car to my parents house over the weekend to utilise the extra space on their driveway so I can bleed the brakes better, sort out the final interior fittings & go over all the chassis & engine mounts etc for torquing up. Might arrange an MOT later today for next week. Maybe Thursday.
(pics later)
Ace, looking forward to seeing it out in the open :)
Think motorbike..... Revvy as fook. :D
See, mines nothing like that at all :confused:
Mines Slow/Lazy as fook when revving in neutral
So the only difference is mine having a map sensor, HMMMMM
Good to hear you've cracked on and almost got it 100% done.
I want to see it at PV!
tom_beverley
30-05-08, 07:00 PM
Keep it up Craig, will be awesome to see her at PV!
craig green
01-06-08, 04:31 PM
Backtracking...
Heres a pic of the wheel/spring clearance issues I was having.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/WIPmay2008039.jpg
Sorted now....
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/WIPmay2008040.jpg
Heres the matrix after the exit pipes were both snapped off & brazed on properly.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/WIPmay2008042.jpg
The cam caps that needed the studs removing from the tops so the rocker cover could have all new bolts & seals.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/WIPmay2008049.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/WIPmay2008052.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/WIPmay2008050.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/WIPmay2008051.jpg
I've been trying to get some of the interior fittings back in. Heres the drivers side under dash shelf, it needed a cut out at the back to clear the Corsa pedal, see the cut out for the bias valve also.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/WIPmay2008060.jpg
The passenger side shelf has a cut out for clearance of the L/hand bonner release aswell as the footwell speaker pod.
Just need to connect the horn & buy a new rear wiper blade.
Power steering isnt being done just yeat, as without fluid it cant leak/fail an MOT. LOL
craig green
01-06-08, 04:32 PM
Thanks for everyones help & support recently aswell.
All being well she will begin the trip to PV next weekend, getting there is another matter!
craig green
01-06-08, 05:15 PM
Morale takes another knock!
Been for a test drive & the brakes dont really work. I think the master cylinder is funked. Possibly servo too. It hisses with every push of the pedal when engine is running (vac).
Master cylinder for me craig.
Or, just the seal between the master cylinder and servo, or servo to pedal box?
dhdev (Oli)
01-06-08, 05:23 PM
A quick way to test for servo assistance is to start the engine then switch off after say 10secs running. Then repeatedly press the brake pedal and see if the pedal 'firms up' as the vacuum is exhausted. Do you have a non-return valve in line in the servo vac pipe? Is it on the right way?
craig green
01-06-08, 05:25 PM
MMm. Yeah, pedal just goes to the floor, without any bite from the pads, shame because it bled up & felt good yesterday....
craig green
01-06-08, 05:26 PM
A quick way to test for servo assistance is to start the engine then switch off after say 10secs running. Then repeatedly press the brake pedal and see if the pedal 'firms up' as the vacuum is exhausted. Do you have a non-return valve in line in the servo vac pipe? Is it on the right way?
Non return is present & on the correct way yes. Pedal hasnt firmed up with the engine switched off.
Thinking it might just be easiest to source another Servo & MC from a Corsa tomorrow. Waste no time getting that on & see what happens. :confused:
dhdev (Oli)
01-06-08, 05:28 PM
MMm. Yeah, pedal just goes to the floor, without any bite from the pads, shame because it bled up & felt good yesterday....
So it felt good when bled yesterday, but today just goes to the floor with no action at the caliper? Sounds strange indeed. I take it there are no leaks etc. No damaged hoses, bulging etc.
dhdev (Oli)
01-06-08, 05:29 PM
Non return is present & on the correct way yes. Pedal hasnt firmed up with the engine switched off.
Thinking it might just be easiest to source another Servo & MC from a Corsa tomorrow. Waste no time getting that on & see what happens. :confused:
Sounds like knackered servo. Check that the non return valve is working by removing it and giving it a suck and blow (ooer!) Obv should be able to suck air in the direction of the engine.
craig green
01-06-08, 05:32 PM
Non return valve was jchecked, & sucked on/blown through prior to fitting it up a few days ago. To me it feels like the MC is shot, maybe I ruined it actuating it whilst it was off the car some time ago. But also the servo shouldnt hiss with every push of the pedal, should it?
Just my luck both are screwed!
dhdev (Oli)
01-06-08, 05:36 PM
You get a hiss when you press each time, as initially both sides of the servo diaphragm have vacuum applied, on pressing the pedal a valve is opened and the pedal side of the servo is opened to atmosphere. The air then hisses into the servo and the positive pressure gradient across the sides of the servo, multiplied by the area of the diaphragm gives you the pedal boost.
It seems strange that the pedal suddenly goes to the floor after working yesterday. Could try another bleed before ripping it all apart :confused:
craig green
01-06-08, 05:37 PM
It was bled with a pukka workshop pressure bleeder from a compressor, the type where the fluid is drawn through the caliper. I cant imagine it needs it again tbh.
[edit] I say it was OK yesterday, I cant be sure other than it felt OK without driving.
Hmm, very strange indeed.
Has the fluid level changed????
dhdev (Oli)
01-06-08, 05:41 PM
It was bled with a pukka workshop pressure bleeder from a compressor, the type where the fluid is drawn through the caliper. I cant imagine it needs it again tbh.
They don't always provide a perfect bleed. Always best to try a few pressure bleed applications with your foot. Pump the pedal repeatedly and firmly with your foot to agitate any trapped air, then hold the last application down, whilst your assistant opens the bleed screw. Then let them close it and repeat a few times. You will quite often get pockets of air trapped that a normal bleeder (vacuum or pressure type) will not agitate.
craig green
01-06-08, 05:44 PM
Has the fluid level changed????
It appears not.
craig green
01-06-08, 05:45 PM
Might have another go bleeding it then................
This is doing my head in!
dhdev (Oli)
01-06-08, 05:47 PM
Also bleeding using the method I've just described will show you if it is your master cylinder that is fooked. As you will be unable to generate any pressure via the pedal.
craig green
01-06-08, 05:49 PM
About to have roast tea, so will investigate later.
So build up pressure with the pedal & then undo the blled nipple & expect a spurt of fluid?
Yep.
Hold the pressure with the pedal, and crack open the bleed nipple
dhdev (Oli)
01-06-08, 05:54 PM
About to have roast tea, so will investigate later.
So build up pressure with the pedal & then undo the blled nipple & expect a spurt of fluid?
Exactly. Make sure your assistant holds the bleed pipe onto the nipple as they undo it, otherwise they may get wet lol But there's no need to be scared!
Tea?
Foook that.
On with car, you can eat later lol
craig green
01-06-08, 05:56 PM
Not scared mate! Appreciate the help, from a brake expert.
craig green
01-06-08, 05:57 PM
Tea?
Foook that.
On with car, you can eat later lol
LOL. Only eaten bran flakes & Mr Kipling apple pie so far today...... :roll:
Hungry aint the word!
craig green
01-06-08, 07:33 PM
NOW THIS CAR REALLY IS PISHING ME OFF!
I just went out after tea to look at the brakes again, I appear to have no electrics at all, no interior light, hazards or ignition (lights on clocks) though I can still start the engine.
Anyone want it?
You'll get there Craig, i wish i had the fecking time to finish mine!! I admire you determination i really do!
You sound like me lol IIRC my car has been for sale 36 times this week alone.
Your electrical problem sound like its the main feed off the battery come loose to lose all of that. Iirc theres an 8 AWG coming of the positive which runs into the car on the passanger side and then splits down into about 6 smaller ones half way across the dash (passanger side of the heater on mine)
The Simps
02-06-08, 12:00 AM
i'm really feeling for you mate!
craig green
02-06-08, 09:23 AM
Cheers. Its proving to be a real emotional roller coaster now.
I was ready for an MOT, now I'm not.... Going to look at the brakes & electrics tonight, if I dont have any joy, theres no way I'll be taking it to PV tbh.
NNNNOOOOO Dont give up hope yet. you have got this far its not much left now, keep at it bud your be gutted when its not at the show knowing you got that close, and if there is any bits you need let me know as im sure i would have a spare
Craig, there's a good chance myself and Lee will be about on Tuesday whilst the exhaust is being done at TSR (unless we hang about there as they do it, or they do it quick lol).
If you're free we could pop over and lend a hand with anything? Lee is tres good at stuff lol
craig green
02-06-08, 10:21 AM
Well, if you guys are at a loose end, by all means pop over. I'm in work though, but will take the car back home to mine tonight. It must be an earth or something simple but I've not disturbed anything to my knowledge, which makes the problem solving all the more head scratching....... I noticed during the day I'd lost the interior light when the doors were open but I've got no dash lights or gauges when the engine runs, no hazards, the alarm beeps after its been armed (alert to no battery power perhaps).
Maybe I'll do a half day tomorrow & go in half day wednesday, as I'm booked off from Weds to Tuesday next week.
I really really hope it's an easy fix for you Craig.
Chin up
craig green
02-06-08, 12:58 PM
Lets hope so. If it doesnt play aball tonight I'm definately going to abandonm it to the garage until I can be bothered with it, which may be some time.
Lets hope so. If it doesnt play aball tonight I'm definately going to abandonm it to the garage until I can be bothered with it, which may be some time.
I will actually cry if you do that, this car NEEDS to be finished. The amount of time and effort you've invested in it...........
I only wish I had your enthusiasm :thumb:
craig green
02-06-08, 01:19 PM
I only wish I had a clue how to fix it.
Gonna go & check some fuses in a bit & maybe see if its decided to behave over night, left the brake pedal depreesed overnight with a stick & the reservoir cap off.
nova_stee
02-06-08, 01:27 PM
try the earth in the boot just next to the catch above the carpet that came loose on mine lost every thing apart from engine:thumb:
You can do it mate, cant be nothing serious...
hopefully this will help get you in the mood to finish the beast :D
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i95/ckallis500/th_02062008035.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i95/ckallis500/?action=view¤t=02062008035.flv)
Its now one washer bottle and an MOT away from being at PVS :D
dhdev (Oli)
03-06-08, 10:50 PM
left the brake pedal depreesed overnight with a stick & the reservoir cap off.
That's not gonna solve anything. When the pedal is depressed the breather port is sealed off from the system, so no fluid can fill any voids created by air. What happens as you press the pedal is, the piston moves down the mastercylinder bore and momentarily (1-2mm ish) after travel has started the pressure seal will have passed the hole that goes to the reservoir (breather port) so the system is then sealed and pressure generation begins. If air or fluid is to be expelled from the system it needs to be replaced by fluid from the reservoir, so the piston (and therefore pedal) needs to be fully released.
Progress was made then RJ?
craig green
04-06-08, 09:34 AM
Progress was made then RJ?
You could say that......
All will become clear later on..... ;)
hendrix
04-06-08, 09:41 AM
What was wrong then?? Something simple?
You could say that......
All will become clear later on..... ;)
:cool:
Will it be at PV??
What was wrong then?? Something simple?
Relatively. All I'll say is its a good job I had a pic of the V6 calipers on mine lol
Jeff16v
04-06-08, 10:05 AM
Relatively. All I'll say is its a good job I had a pic of the V6 calipers on mine lol
WTF, Give
craig green
04-06-08, 12:37 PM
Pad retaining clips were installed wrongly in both fr calipers. Seems really odd but it meant the calipers didnt operate uniformly...
Beers aplenty to Lee.
So will it be at PV??
P.S You must have a grin like a chesire cat
:thumb:
tom_beverley
04-06-08, 01:04 PM
Woot woot :)
hendrix
04-06-08, 01:19 PM
electrics sorted too??
craig green
04-06-08, 05:52 PM
So will it be at PV??
P.S You must have a grin like a chesire cat
:thumb:
NO & YES.
Failure sheet as long as my arm. lol Some school boy errors & a few that are highly annoying. As per usual, the tester was a miserable coont.
Highlights incl emmissions failure on fast idle, not liking the uninstalled PAS rack, too short a bolt on bottom arm, play in both fr hub bearings, & my least favourite - welded steering arms (not allowed apparently) Few other things like a fuel leak & headlamp aims all to f*&k.
Still happy though & it rips! :D :thumb:
Good news its all sorted.
Bad news on the mot, welded steering arms fail? Wtf? Lol
What reg/year is the car?
Can you sort it before PV? :(
Jeff16v
04-06-08, 07:54 PM
bloody hell, you've gone through the mill with this. fingers crossed and all that:thumb:
Beers aplenty to Lee.
:thumb: Its always the annoyning problems that end up being simple lol So easy to make that mistake!!
Bad times on teh MOT :( Hope Jack has more luck tomorrow. And really hope you can get it sorted for the weekend, but thats a pretty long list of stuff :eek:
craig green
06-06-08, 01:13 PM
It wont be coming at the weekend sadly, maybe I could've gone all out & spunked more time & cash on getting it through an MOT, however I just feel its not worth rushing for the sake of a weekend away that could turn into a nightmare seeing as the car is a bit sketchy & unproven at this point with next to no miles on it. Brakes feel fantastic though.
I'm just happy that it does infact go (and stop) & I have been able to drive it accross town with no nasty issues, so after all this time. Its almost ready.
However I remind myself about the 25 year Nova celebrations & feel gutted again. Can't believe she'll miss it! Grrrrrrr!
The Simps
06-06-08, 01:20 PM
find a better test station mate.
craig green
06-06-08, 01:22 PM
Can't be bothered now tbh. I wanted it tested by Weds/Thurs & have a couple days to clock up some miles & sort other stuff out.
The prospect of driving it up the motorway is just not happening right now tbh. I'm not happy with the rear spring rates either. Waaaaay too stiff.
Jeff16v
06-06-08, 01:24 PM
It wont be coming at the weekend sadly, maybe I could've gone all out & spunked more time & cash on getting it through an MOT, however I just feel its not worth rushing for the sake of a weekend away that could turn into a nightmare seeing as the car is a bit sketchy & unproven at this point with next to no miles on it. Brakes feel fantastic though.
I'm just happy that it does infact go (and stop) & I have been able to drive it accross town with no nasty issues, so after all this time. Its almost ready.
However I remind myself about the 25 year Nova celebrations & feel gutted again. Can't believe she'll miss it! Grrrrrrr!
gutted for you craig, chin up.
Thats a shame, it would have looked great on the stand. I know you say the word mint is overused on Vauxhall forums, but I think your Nova is certainly deserved of that title.
tom_beverley
06-06-08, 02:23 PM
Tis a shame Craig :(
I do agree with you though in that theres no point rushing the last bits for the sake of a weekend as you've spent so much time and effort prior.
Still, theres Billing to aim for :thumb:
The Simps
06-06-08, 02:46 PM
I'm not happy with the rear spring rates either. Waaaaay too stiff.
you're running avo's aren't u? u changed the standard ones for higher poundage then? how much?
krobinson
06-06-08, 03:02 PM
C'mon craig, you've two days!
Trailer it?
Gutted to hear that you won't be going craig, some much time and effort has gone into it, personally if it was me i'd still try to get it there, have you got breakdown cover?
Craig, It would be MINT if you can get it to PV!
Seriously though I really think you should try and get it to PV being the 25th anniversary. A frame and a protective convoy?
Can those Banzai boyos not help you out?
Anyways look forward to meeting you turnip head dude!
craig green
06-06-08, 04:04 PM
I'd need a minor miracle, tax, MOT & insurance in the next 24 hours..... It aint happenin!
I had it out to adjust up the fr wheel bearings & tighten up a fuel pipe clip.
Took these pics before the wheels get sold tomorrow at PV.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/campics011.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/campics010.jpg
My mates think I'm daft for selling them....
them wheels bring the car down imo
haven't you got some speedlines for it ?
krobinson
06-06-08, 04:19 PM
yeah craig, not feeling the cav slabs at all. Glad your selling them!
craig green
06-06-08, 04:29 PM
Cheers Keith. Someone with taste!
Draper, yeah. Its on Alessio's. I was packing the slabs into the car to take to PV. They are being sold. I just wanted some pics of them on the car to remember them, so to speak. I like it but in a ghetto/track kinda way. I need the cash & would sooner have some other GM 15's in black.
its a real shame its not going to make it craig :( the funny thing is, i could mot it and bring up the pass sheet with me haha... not even need to see the car :D
ANDYRACER
06-06-08, 04:52 PM
I didnt know you had done so much on it Craig, looks awesome. :cool:
And totally agree about no point rushing it comment, will see you at Billing with it. :thumb:
craig green
06-06-08, 04:53 PM
Isn't that the kinda thing you should have PM'd me about Chris? LOL
I'm not really looking forward to PV now, like I should be... Ahwell. Billing should be any trouble in it now.
[edit] Thanks Andy. I made a big push over the last 2 weeks to try & make PV.
Shame you wont make it, but oh well.
I agree with the cav wheels comment, worst wheels ever.
There no good for track cars either, heavy, no ventilation to front brakes etc etc...
What beast are you driving to pv in then?
craig green
06-06-08, 05:01 PM
What beast are you driving to pv in then?
07 plate black Fiesta. Look out for me. :thumb:
craig green
12-06-08, 01:05 PM
Since the MOT fail. I've got the PAS working, just need to finalise & hide a couple wires & its done.
I meant to get a video of it in action, but was on my own so that will have to wait.
Really pleased with it though, took a tour around the estate last night, weighting is perfect, parking is a doddle. All with 2.2 turns lock to lock.... nice!
I did have a mis-hap though, we connected the pipes wrongly to the rack & it had a fit, tried swapping them over & it was OK.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/underbonnet03.jpg
Pic doesnt show the reservoir held in place with cable ties... LOL.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/underbonnet01.jpg
I've sorted most of the issues for the MOT. I just need to get under it & put a longer bolt on the TCA.
I want to lower the fr another 20mm & get it tracked up. Minimal traction when booting it.
I've also had some new reg plates made up aswell, all fitted nicely & really clean up the look of the car. The old fr one was on it 9 years ago when I bought it.. LEX VOLVO READING!
New CTS will be picked up later as the emmissions failed the MOT & it does look/smell very rich. I just hope that sorts it & I dont need a Lambda.
:cool: Where is the resevoir going to be mounted??
craig green
12-06-08, 01:13 PM
Halfway up the bonnet stay..........lol
Its gonna be temporarily tied to the PAS pipe behind the MC. Though I will in time make a bracket to screw it to the bulkhead.
I'm really chuffed its working tbh. It was the main thing I wanted to achieve with this resto (aside from rust abolition)
Jeff16v
12-06-08, 01:13 PM
Looks really nice Craig, what about the welding on the rack? did they give any clues about getting round the problem for the MOT?
craig green
12-06-08, 01:16 PM
Think I'll wrap some 'spira-wrap' over it & try a somewhat 'friendlier' MOT test station. A mate that MOT's at a VW dealership said he'd likely just request an engineers report for them.
Halfway up the bonnet stay..........lol
Its gonna be temporarily tied to the PAS pipe behind the MC. Though I will in time make a bracket to screw it to the bulkhead.
I'm really chuffed its working tbh. It was the main thing I wanted to achieve with this resto (aside from rust abolition)
Any chance of a how to or something know you've got it working?
It doesn't need much of a gravity feed then?
craig green
13-06-08, 10:16 AM
Any chance of a how to or something know you've got it working?
It doesn't need much of a gravity feed then?
It appears not, needing a feed. I wanted to mount the reservoir straight into the inlet ontop the pump body, but I struggled to find a reservoir bottle with a low enough height, so used some longer pipe to locate it nearby & it seems fine. I've got a wee fluid leak from the base of that pipe where it meets the pump as the pipe is a tad big, but I'll wrap a couple turns of PTFE tape on it & try that. The pump has its own reservoir anyway, so I guess the piping & my reservoir just allow it to purge.
I'll get some footage of it in action at the weekend. I've got a mate dropping by with his detailing mop/gear & he's good with a camera so a quick vid with no shouting over the top shouldn't be too hard to achieve.
A guide isn't out of the question. Keep your eyes peeled.
I'm also trying to track down 2 micro jubilee clips (5mm width) I want them for my rack gaiter clips.
looks wickid craig , and good to meet you at PV if only for a few mins lol
A guide isn't out of the question. Keep your eyes peeled.
That would be ace, I've always fancied power steering on the nova (even more so now I have to drive it lol), but figured it would be quite hard to put on.
craig green
13-06-08, 01:51 PM
Likewise Riggster!
RJ. Get looking for a PAS rack from a Corsa B GSi in that case...
would it not be easier using a elecy power steering collumn? no hoses ect aswell lol. craig ive seen some of the electric hydraulic P/S pumps have their resoviour which site literaly inches above the pump itself.
craig green
13-06-08, 02:24 PM
Yeah I was going to mount the reservoir above the pump, but space was tight & this way is no different tbh, other than the length of pipe holding that much more fluid.
I considered the EPAS setup, but tried the 'wet' setup for myself on another Nova & found a rally converted rack setup cheap, so went this route. It also meant I didnt need seperate quick rack.
I paid £38 for my rack (ebay), £20 pump (off a mate retail £200), £14 reservoir & £70 for the hoses. Pretty cheap IMO.
Sorry for the spam but difference between EPAS and Craigs system is?
A vid would be awesome Craig especially with 2 turns lock to lock.
As ghay as it sounds my biggest bug bear of PV was not catching up with you.
Glad you're nearly there, will have to pop down so I can be taken out for a test drive :D
:thumb:
craig green
13-06-08, 03:19 PM
Sorry for the spam but difference between EPAS and Craigs system is?
A vid would be awesome Craig especially with 2 turns lock to lock.
As ghay as it sounds my biggest bug bear of PV was not catching up with you.
Glad you're nearly there, will have to pop down so I can be taken out for a test drive :D
:thumb:
Ahh I'm flattered mate. I'm a bit of an anti-climax in real life though.... lol
I will get a vid. EPAS is the assisted column as fitted to Corsa C's & D's. Its like a motor on the column which makes turning the wheel easier. Essentially you could add that to any car (common on RWD Escort rally cars etc) or simply use on a Nova with a Quik rack to have best of both worlds.
My PAS system is a typical hydraulic (wet) system. Pump, pipes, fluid & hydraulic ram (rack).
Get yourself to the PNG national weekend & I'll take you for a spin in the 'small block of goodness'!
Good to hear the steering system is working spot on.
Do you have the emissions printout from the mot? what exatly did it fail on? CO?
the main things i like with the epas collum is the fact you dont have to modify any racks or anything, just fit a quickrack at some point. the other thing is no doubt the epas system would be a little lighter (not by much tho) and the fact you can adjust the amount of assist you get. so for yor adevnturous driving i woudl turn the assist off and parking turn it to max assist.
each system prob has its own pros and cons tho..
hoe does the engine sound craig? used to love the sound of it on idle :D whats your thought on the engine so far compared to your previous 8v turbo's ect?
andybishop
13-06-08, 04:03 PM
Ahh I'm flattered mate. I'm a bit of an anti-climax in real life though.... lol
Your not at all Craig.. It was the highlight of my day meeting up with you... :p
I'm a bit of an anti-climax in real life though.... lol
Why??? :confused:
craig green
13-06-08, 04:57 PM
Your not at all Craig.. It was the highlight of my day meeting up with you... :p
F**K OFF! lol
So much for not blowing my own trumpet!! :D In future, anyone that meets me really ought to lock up there girlfriends (unless they are fat) :p
EPAS or wet system... I had no preference. I saw Mark Beesons & liked it + I'd heard it was doable for years anyway. The rack came up cheap & I also found a pump cheaper than anyone has ever bought one for I expect...
The steering feel is nice, not light but ideal at slow speeds. Just what you'd expect from a GM rack tbh. I love the feel from a mk2 Astra GTE 16v system & its much the same tbh.
CK, the engine sounds pretty gorgeous tbh. Bit lumpy on tickover but it pulls like a train from low down. Its got minimal traction on my un-tracked car currently. The emmissions failed on fast idle, Needs a CTS I hope, at worst a Lambda.
Vids to come after weekend I expect.
andybishop
13-06-08, 05:03 PM
F**K OFF! lol
So much for not blowing my own trumpet!! :D In future, anyone that meets me really ought to lock up there girlfriends (unless they are fat) :p
Ha Ha!! You love it!! When you bringing the nova up for a drive out and to have a few beers again fella? Get the nova ready for a Ring trip in august... ;)
craig green
13-06-08, 07:16 PM
About time I invited you down in all fairness. Were looking at some new houses, so might move in the next couple of months, I need a bigger garage!
Think I need a beach holiday before a ring trip though.... Getting stressed, doctor has told me I need a break.
craig green
26-06-08, 09:13 PM
DAMN! I forgot I had this!
COME ON
UPDATE lol
Mot yet?
pics of it on the move ??
craig green
26-06-08, 09:38 PM
Nah. I just need to organise the MOT, but the rack arms are gonna be an issue what with the join/weld on them.
Welsh Dan
26-06-08, 10:11 PM
Can you cover the arms in say a nylon braid, like this (http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_2388.html), but bigger?
craig green
27-06-08, 09:58 AM
I've had an idea thinking of similar stuff Dan.
I'm going to enquire at a couple MOT places today, where I vaguely know the chap(s). I also know a man that might write me an engineers report for the rack arms.
if your worried at all why not buy a pair of new track rods and get them turned down on a lathe with a fresh new thread put on the end once shortened?
or maybe nova track rods will just fit the corsa rack? im sure the internals and rack casing are the same on novas/corsas
craig green
27-06-08, 01:42 PM
Funnily enough. I've just got back from enquiring about the above. Gonna drop some spare track rods in this afternoon for modding. They'll be sent away to be done.
craig green
27-06-08, 01:54 PM
Tbh I'm getting really annoyed with the car.
If thse track rods take long I'll be missing Billing VBOA aswell as PVS. I'll have to punish it if I do.
I'll have to punish it if I do.
Nuts and bolts in the oil filler? :(
Dude, I know the feeling, my non Nova project has been active (and SORN'd) for 4 years come August, and has at least another year left yet!
Keep the faith! It shall be worthwhile in the end, you are near the light at the end of the tunnel, you have just had to stop and tie your laces lol
craig green
27-06-08, 02:14 PM
Punishment as in rev limiter & phat tyre marks on the roads.
vaughanmc
09-07-08, 10:37 PM
Anything more been happening Craig ?
craig green
18-07-08, 02:28 PM
Anything more been happening Craig ?
LOL. I forgot I had it tbh..... Currently waiting for new track rods to be made. Other than that she's MOT ready. Pretty pished off I'm gonna have to drop the rack out & let all the fluid out of the PAS system though.
Still some interior to screw back in & I want an amplifier & some speakers wiring in to make driving it more of a pleasure, but tbh I've totally lost all motivation for it at the moment. Not taking it to PVS really funked me off, more than I realised. :(
andybishop
18-07-08, 02:42 PM
This not done yet.... ;)
craig green
18-07-08, 04:53 PM
This not done yet.... ;)
I could hop in it & drive to yours now.... old bill might have other ideas though. lol
Hi Craig, just read through your WIP. You arent far away, niggley bits are the worst, especially so far into the build. Heep your chin up, fall out with the missus and you'll have all the motivation you'll need.
Also, pages back you were looking for your switchable live, have you any pictures of it as I'm having difficulty finding mine.
Someone give this man some motivation!
craig green
30-07-08, 03:59 PM
Andy. I LOVE YOU TOO!
On a sensible note, I have been making enquiries with the people I need to sort me my track rods. I will probably take the rack out tomorrow or at the weekend, get the new rods on & pour more oil into the system.
I'm really not at all happy with my rear coilovers/turrets though. At full height the back end istoo low & unforgiving. I'm tempted to fire the dampers back at AVO & have them make up some 1.5" longer pistons & run longer rear springs. The front needs to come down a touch but not to the extent that the rear sits. Every time I drive in & out my garage I take a chunk out of the paving.
Dude I really wish you'd finish this car.
I know it sounds very gay and all but you don't have the money like Rick Draper does or the amazing technical skills like Lee303 (I'd like to point out here I'm having a go at no one and am not knocking anyone's ability) but what you have done is build a car with some really really neat touches and you've really grafted and learnt a lot from it.
Therefore you're an inspiration to the likes of me as I see you as a 'normal' chap whose managed to build a pretty damn good car IMHO.
And I want a ride in it.................
craig green
30-07-08, 04:10 PM
Dude you can have a go for yourself if you ever pop down.
I'll post it in our regional section when I get full details, but there might be a car show in Mendips/Cheddar during August that we could all use as a meet up. Lots of rally clubs in attendance & likely camping too.
Someone give this man some motivation!
That'll be a job for a "experienced" female then lol
craig green
30-07-08, 05:01 PM
GROUP of females preferably... if anyone has a few going spare.
Dude you can have a go for yourself if you ever pop down.
I'll post it in our regional section when I get full details, but there might be a car show in Mendips/Cheddar during August that we could all use as a meet up. Lots of rally clubs in attendance & likely camping too.
Sounds like a plan indeed. :cool:
So are the rear Avo's fully extended and it still sits too low?? (i.e piston has reached the end of its travel?)
Do you run front Avo's? How low are you trying get it to sit? Avo fronts dont go that low at all.
The most mine can go is at a guess, about 65/70mm. And that gives pretty much no damper movement...
craig green
31-07-08, 05:07 PM
The front is on some custom -50mm tarmac rally springs w/KONI adjustables. Its OK but I'd like it a tad lower, however the rear is totally slammed & I've wound the spring platforms up as far as I can. I guess the turret tops are a bit too high..
Ideally I'd have coilovers upfront too but can't afford them tbh. I'd sooner have a fortnight in the sun.
Just get some longer rear springs, of the same poundage, to give you adjustment back.
craig green
01-08-08, 09:39 AM
The current springs are pushing the damper pistons up as far as they will go however. The piston needs another inch on its length (or lower the turret tops).
craig green
13-08-08, 11:05 PM
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/campics011.jpg
Welsh Dan
13-08-08, 11:12 PM
Result :thumb:.
Did you get the track rods sorted?
lokking good fella :thumb:
craig green
14-08-08, 10:45 AM
Result :thumb:.
Did you get the track rods sorted?
No still havent done it..... :roll:
Whats happening with these tyres then dude?
craig green
14-08-08, 05:25 PM
I'm not travelling an 80 mile round trip to sell £20 tyres.
You can collect them or I'll PM you if I know I'm gonna be close....
On the subject of my car though, looks like I have found a friendly;) MOT man.
Get some Softstars on there
Speeeedlines are surely going back on Craig?
xxspudxx
14-08-08, 11:21 PM
where abouts is said friendly mot man then?
vallanc3
15-08-08, 12:31 AM
you know whats missing from this build? ...a 1.6T!
craig green
15-08-08, 12:02 PM
you know whats missing from this build? ...a 1.6T!
Deffo. Have been trying to figure out how I can ebay off my 16XE & afford the old engine, though Fife (wilsons place) is the length of the country away!
Off to have a word about the MOT in a bit. Tried to start her up last night, battery is flat as a pancake. Grrrrr.
vallanc3
15-08-08, 11:13 PM
run the car for abit as it as. then providing how monday goes ill be working again:....1. i save up...2 . buy your enigne...3. you buy your old engine and everyone is happy.
good luck with the MOT man.
craig green
16-08-08, 08:18 PM
Car is being MOT'd on monday or tuesday. Took it over there this morning. Bwaaaaaaaap.
vallanc3
16-08-08, 09:53 PM
good luck for the MOT!
we need pics/videos when you get it back
As above, Good luck with the mot. Has been nice to see the work to this car. Im sure you will have lots and lots of fun with it.
craig green
17-08-08, 01:21 PM
Cheers guys. As soon as I am road legal, I'll try to get some decent in car footage, it sounds pretty nice for a 1600.
Just been having a garage clear out as I've got some space for a change.
yes craig my firend , thats some great news , goin to bring it to nat weekend all goin well lol
The Simps
17-08-08, 05:46 PM
good luck mate.
have you sorted the track rods then?
Excellent news craig, after all that hard work its finally paid off, bet your well pleased.
craig green
18-08-08, 09:43 AM
I'll be pleased when I have the certificate in my hand tbh....
until then fingers crossed.
craig green
18-08-08, 09:51 AM
good luck mate.
have you sorted the track rods then?
Thanks, yeah had some custom track rods made from a contact at a local motor factors.
good project good luck for MOT
craig green
18-08-08, 02:02 PM
Thanks.
Just had a call to say the headlights are useless & the guys can't sort the aim (too high) so he has suggested some non-pattern lamps. These are both Valeo units however????? :confused:
Anyone in the south west got some mk2 headlights I can borrow temporarily? :thumb:
Thanks.
Just had a call to say the headlights are useless & the guys can't sort the aim (too high) so he has suggested some non-pattern lamps. These are both Valeo units however????? :confused:
Anyone in the south west got some mk2 headlights I can borrow temporarily? :thumb:
What a bummer! If i lived closer dude, you could of borrowed mine out of my car!!:( ;)
craig green
18-08-08, 02:36 PM
I'm going to shoot over there now, see if I can see whats up (nice pun) with the headlamps.
Seems odd.
What about moving the leccy adjuster? Im guessing hes tried that tho?
craig green
18-08-08, 03:08 PM
What about moving the leccy adjuster? Im guessing hes tried that tho?
You'd like to think so wouldnt you?
You can borrow mine Craig but I'm a bit away from you :cry:
The Simps
18-08-08, 03:35 PM
I had this problem with my headlamps mate, aiming too high iirc.
one of the lads at the vaux garage sorted it. he pulled something out and rubbed it down a little to give more adjustment.
dhdev (Oli)
18-08-08, 03:52 PM
Are they popped into the clips properly at the bottom?
well ive got a set of lights here you can borrow. but still probley abit to far for you?
craig green
18-08-08, 03:53 PM
Are they popped into the clips properly at the bottom?
They were when I took it in.....
Its been suggested on MIG it could be the rear ride height too low, certainly could be.
Still need to pop in & see it for myself.
I bet the manual adjusters have seized/broken...
The electronic adjustment isn't tested/used in a mot iirc, its just the manual adjustment.
So if the ball joint things break, you cant adjust the beam with the adjuster.....
craig green
18-08-08, 04:01 PM
Both lights are new units Adam.
Hmm,ok, thats weird.
Maybe the suggestion on mig about rear ride height is the problem then...
make sure the electronic height adjustment switch is set to its lowest position too
craig green
18-08-08, 04:49 PM
Just been to see it.
It seems the headlamps need to be almost hanging out the front of the fr panel to have a legal aim pattern.
I'm gonna try another pair of headlamps from a donor car to see if they fare any better & if need be punt my new ones on.
It seems odd but I never really had issues before with other lamps..
Local scrapyard wants £15 a piece for the 2nd hand lamps they've got. Coonts!
Headlamps aside it is actually a pass!
yay thats good news fella, ive got 2 brand new valeo lights here hope there not the same lol
Good news CG, If you get stuck you can borrow my old (mk2) headlights to get it through test. If your passing of course...
Could you not just raise the ride height for MOT?
craig green
19-08-08, 09:36 AM
Could you not just raise the ride height for MOT?
No, read again, the rear is up as high as the shocks will go.
No, read again, the rear is up as high as the shocks will go.
I Fail, sorry CG :cry:
craig green
19-08-08, 12:14 PM
No worries.
We've pretty much decided its the back end sitting too low which is causing the lamps to aim at the sky.
I'm going to see if the chap at the garage is up for slicing off the turret tops & re-welding them on lower down. It needs doing anyway to avoid the rear dampers topping out.
Hassle.
Mine was the same due to the car being too low on the back, an extra £10 to the MOT guy soon sorted it for some reason. They have got stricter now and I know my car is going to fail on this.
craig green
19-08-08, 12:22 PM
Shame I can't just throw in some longer rear springs under the beam!
It happened to my mate on his XE Nova. Hence I'm certain it is the ride height. -10mm off the rear ride height points the lamps up by +100mm...
craig green
19-08-08, 05:10 PM
/\ Whatever! /\
Its passed folks!
vaughanmc
19-08-08, 05:37 PM
Good to hear it passed mate :)
ive been waiting to see this buzzing round bridgy, is it on the road now?
About time to fella well done.
craig green
20-08-08, 12:18 PM
ive been waiting to see this buzzing round bridgy, is it on the road now?
Hey Worm! Nah mate, not out terrorising anyone yet. I'm bringing it home tonight & will be trying to get her all taxed & insured by the weekend maybe.
Still plenty to finish on it though.
Awesome mate! Well pleased for you!
Hey Worm! Nah mate, not out terrorising anyone yet. I'm bringing it home tonight & will be trying to get her all taxed & insured by the weekend maybe.
Still plenty to finish on it though.
Top work :thumb:! ill come and say hello if i see you out!
craig green
20-08-08, 11:14 PM
Likewise. I know where to find you..... Bit of a PNG team in bridgy now?
Tonight has revealed I need a new clutch & the gear linkage appears to have slipped & can't select 1st & 2nd gate.
So nice to have the ticket though.
xxspudxx
20-08-08, 11:52 PM
big up the bridgy boys.....:roll: :roll: seen a nice red mk2 think it was yesterday with oz alloys yesterday, you happy with the car then cg?
craig green
21-08-08, 02:57 PM
seen a nice red mk2 think it was yesterday with oz alloys yesterday, you happy with the car then cg?
White OZ type TH kinda rally wheels, yeah seen that a few times. Looks OK.
Nah I'm not happy with it tbh, lots to mince about with before I tax it etc.
List to do;
Finish interior bits & bobs (stereo etc)
New clutch ($$) & re-set gear linkage.
Remove rear camber shims.
Tidy up engine bay (clean off spilt polish)
Lower fr ride height some more.
Tracking.
Work out if the HG has gone??
Probably think of more.
Only just read that it passed, Nice. To do list isnt much. How come you think the HG has gone? Did i miss somthing?
Bad news about the clutch, gearbox off job too if you have a f15.
And HG gone? :(
I think its time you got a big xe ;) lol
craig green
21-08-08, 04:51 PM
Only just read that it passed, Nice. To do list isnt much. How come you think the HG has gone? Did i miss somthing?
Though I havent been far in it, the coolant has gone horrible & manky & I'm convinced its losing some.
Clutch slips like a mofo, shouldnt be too much of a ball ache, put it on a ramp & split the box. Hopefully the unit itself wont be too costly. Replace the thrust bearing at the same time & put my lightened 8v flywheel on it if it doesnt have one already like I was lead to believe (along with the clutch being replaced)...
All good fun though, got the bug back now its passed. :)
Could it not be some nasty old coolant mixing with the new stuff?
Deffo no air locks? I panicked when the Chavalier level dropped lots after we'd flushed it through. Must have been an air lock as it's been fine ever since.
craig green
22-08-08, 04:08 PM
Possibility I guess. Might just be me being cautious.
Needs miles on it to find out & run it back in a bit, it was stood for pretty much 2 years.
tom_beverley
22-08-08, 04:16 PM
Congrats on the pass Craig and I've got me fingers crossed its not the HG [just incase it makes a difference!]. As you say a few miles will make it clearer as it could be because its stood for so long.
Is the oil still a nice non-milky colour?
PS- Now you've gotten some motivation back can you pass a little this way please lol
craig green
22-08-08, 05:15 PM
Cheers Tom. Talking of passing stuff your way, got hold of a perfect box to send your goods in. Hold tight!
Craig
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=449033
FTW ;)
craig green
27-09-08, 01:14 PM
Not much to report, other than the rear seats are back in & I hope to have it taxed & insured next week.
I've just been cleaning up a few odds & sods & I need to finish 1 or 2 bits on the interior, mainly stereo related.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/work_in_progress005.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/work_in_progress004-1.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/work_in_progress003-1.jpg
After years of people pointing out the fr quarter-light uprights are rusty, I am rubbing them back & getting the satin Black out.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/work_in_progress013-2.jpg
Polish and wax craig? ;)
Looks spot on
craig green
27-09-08, 01:18 PM
Oh yeah! Megs 3 stage treatment.
Front needs to come down a bit to sort the stance though.
Very nice, good to see it complete and half out the garage :cool:
craig green
27-09-08, 01:27 PM
Half out! You cheeky ***.
:p lol lol
7/8ths out then :) Lol
Looking forward to actually seeing this sometime :)
Nice, glad to hear its nearly back on the road craig. That interior looks pretty 'mint'
krobinson
27-09-08, 06:00 PM
Great work Craig, it's looking very very good!! Get a heat gun to your skirts and some bumper treatment and they'll come up like new.
Keith
vaughanmc
27-09-08, 08:37 PM
Looks really good Craig, will be good to see more pics of it out and about :)
thats great Craig, bet you cant wait to drive past somewhere and look at the reflection of the car in the window lol. so does this mean you will be going to the wsm meet init then? i cant wait to see it looks great bud.
robjenko
27-09-08, 11:27 PM
looking good craig, that good i thought id use my first png post to tell you!
^ a worthy post indeed lol
treat yourself to a new avatar now, using the full 100x100 pixels :D
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2033/workinprogress0031cu1.jpg
I thought we could have 150px? I'm sure mine is...
Likewise. I know where to find you..... Bit of a PNG team in bridgy now?
Tonight has revealed I need a new clutch & the gear linkage appears to have slipped & can't select 1st & 2nd gate.
So nice to have the ticket though.
Yea theres a few novas in bridgy now, still waiting to see yours out and about craig!
Need to organise some meets soon . . .
Si
craig green
29-09-08, 11:50 AM
I'm sure we will get a meet or 2 arranged over the winter perhaps.
I have sorted the gear selection/linkage issue. It must've slipped.
My mate has just bought a shell & XE etc with loads of bits over the weekend so there might be another to add to the local contingent.
My linkage snapped on friday night, be ive changed it now.
Got hold of a kent cam of a mate, and also have a powder coated fuel pump hanger and bottom pulley to go on.
Want to change the wheels but cant decide, Wont look original!
craig green
29-09-08, 02:05 PM
Bummer with the linkage. Not the easiest things to get hold of these days.
Wheels have to be et49mm offset IMO.
Not the clutch in the end then Craig? Good news :D
craig green
29-09-08, 03:41 PM
Not the clutch in the end then Craig? Good news :D
Nah, its still slipping mate. But the linkage had moved in relation to the selector, hence selector issues with 1st & 2nd. It goes OK but the clutch doesnt like full throttle. :(
craig green
01-10-08, 02:09 PM
Now insured. Just need to get her taxed up tomorrow.
novashed
01-10-08, 04:37 PM
nearly there!
Now insured. Just need to get her taxed up tomorrow.
Sweet :cool: Much did it cost you???
Have you tried winding the clutch cable right down? Is the bite point right at the top of the travel?
craig green
02-10-08, 12:08 PM
£208 with the Mrs onboard as a named driver. £270 on my own LOL.
I have looked at the clutch cable but its not that I dont reckon. When I bought the engine, there was talk of it having a slipping clutch when it was on the rollers, but I was lead to believe it was sorted. clearly not. I'll put up with it for a few weeks anyway. Not like I'm going anywhere special or far.
I did try & tax it lkast night, but the DVLA website wouldnt let me as my insurance details hadnt made it onto the database. (I guess)
Bummer with the linkage. Not the easiest things to get hold of these days.
Wheels have to be et49mm offset IMO.
Are they as i have 3 or 4 at my last count i best bung some on ebay or to Dar to R/J them lol.
Hope youve got your tax sorted now and out having a play in it.
:thumb:
craig green
02-10-08, 03:15 PM
Still not taxed, DVLA site wouldnt let me & no sign of the insurance documents from the post man at lunchtime. Grrrrr
£208 with the Mrs onboard as a named driver. £270 on my own LOL.
I have looked at the clutch cable but its not that I dont reckon. When I bought the engine, there was talk of it having a slipping clutch when it was on the rollers, but I was lead to believe it was sorted. clearly not. I'll put up with it for a few weeks anyway. Not like I'm going anywhere special or far.
I did try & tax it lkast night, but the DVLA website wouldnt let me as my insurance details hadnt made it onto the database. (I guess)
BARGAIN :eek:
Using any ncb????
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