My Nova Build -WIP-

[Count Vaux Alot]

Nice to see some progress Ian good job!

[tom reid]

Ian, I have a few fittings that are suitable for your oil pump.

[steviegsi]

just read right up to here in the past 90mins.....excellent progress, looking forward to seeing the end result! keep up the good work!

[nova ian]

Ian Vaux part number 90144360 (a few £ only) will allow you to screw a filter into the pump without the sandwich plate.


Ian, I have a few fittings that are suitable for your oil pump.

Nice one guys, thats much appreciated. Tom I'll speak to you about that when you come for the gearbox :thumb:

At least this way I can at least get the engine running without having to wait till I have the funds to sort the cooler out.

Thanks again

[trackdaynova]

good work Ian mate, good progress :d looking forward to riding shotgun with you on track soon... :d

keep up the good work mate

[nova ian]

Cheers Olly!

Well got back from VBOA saturday night, had really good time and nice to meet loads of new people, Dan, Scott Parker, Simps, Ade, Benn, Craig Green, Vaughn, Paul & his mate with the saab mk2 astra, Novashed, John H to name a few! was great to meet you guys :thumb: and good to catch up with the people I've met before.

Anyways back to the project, and managed to pick up some goodies from the autojumble for less than a tenner! Bonus! :d

Alloy Footrest
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image139.jpg

Bonnet Vent
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image138.jpg

Also came away with a few ideas for the car too, so feeling all inspired especially after having a sit in Scott's mean machine :cool:

[corsakid]

looking really good, cant wait to see it finished HURRY UP lol

kris

[The Simps]

Was good to meet you too mate!

[1.3sr_kane]

Well update time, although not much to show, had alot on recently so poor nova's been neglected!!

Painted up the bumpers in the nice sunshine we've had!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image124.jpg

Got a nice alloy bracket for the fuel pump and reg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image135.jpg

Said pump and reg loosely fitted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image132.jpg

Decided to mount it here, Oh and also got a length of 8mm braided fuel line
(Apologies for blurry pic!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image131.jpg

Shifter rod shortened, re-welded and painted up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image136.jpg

Fitted quick release pins on front bumper
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image133.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image134.jpg

Need to get the cooling system plumed up with the magic bag of random hose (Thankyou please for them Olz:thumb: ) Fuel system plumbed up and then look into getting some banjos fitted on the oil cooler line as I dont want to trust the jubilee clip approach after rebuilding the engine. & then I can get it running! Good times! I hope lol

Can I fit an oil filter without the oil cooled sandwich plate? just a thought as I could get it running without the cooler setup first... Will look into that

Thats all for now

nova sr gte gsi oil filter screw will fit. so someone may have one on a old engine on here for ya if vaux dealership is not close to you...

[Adam]

Looking well mate

[nova ian]

Bit more done...

Fuel line into the car...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image144.jpg

... Along the sill to the bulkhead
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image145.jpg

And into the bay
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image142.jpg

I'm waiting on delivery of some hose finishers and jubilee clips for the fuel line, and also an inline pressure gauge before I can complete the line to the carbs. And also need to get a rivet gun sorted to get the line P clipped in.

Really happy with the outcome.

Just to check, I have a carb fuel tank, is the feed the larger of the two pipes and the return the smaller??

Also had a look where I'm going to mount the footrest when I get the rivet gun :cool: Also got my shifter finally bolted in, but had to make the hole in the tunnel bigger as it wasn't quite big enough
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image146.jpg

[Iain]

Good work Ian, how big's the shifter hole roughly now?

[nova ian]

Good work Ian, how big's the shifter hole roughly now?

Bigger than it needs to be really lol

I didn't quite get it in the centre when done, going to cover it with some rubber anyways

[scott.parker]

Bigger than it needs to be really lol

I didn't quite get it in the centre when done, going to cover it with some rubber anyways

Sounds like all three of us have this same problem! lol

Rubber cover is the answer, as i found on way to PV, if you don't you get wet feet!

Good progress mate.

[Ernie]

Looking good Ian.Keep up the good work..

[The Simps]

Just to check, I have a carb fuel tank, is the feed the larger of the two pipes and the return the smaller??


Carb tank shouldn't have a return line???


Good work bud, looks good.

[Count Vaux Alot]

/\ my old carb tank had a return - the smaller one iirc

looking good Ian keep it up

[The Simps]

really? hmmmm.

[Rich]

only the 1ltr that doesnt have a return

[The Simps]

oh ok. Was gonna say mine never did.

[nova ian]

Needed to make some form of bracket up for the top support of the alternator as with the bike carbs manifold there is no way of connecting the original bracket. After some research I came up with a idea.

Ordered 2 M8 Male Rose joints, one R/H thread and the other L/H, and also a R/H - L/H threaded turnbuckle

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image152.jpg

Then made up a bracket

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image150.jpg

And on the car
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image154.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image155.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image157.jpg

So to get tension on my belt all I have to do is slacken the lock nuts and turn the turnbuckle to expand or decrease, so no need for any pry bars etc! lol Looks alot smarter aswell I think

Also stripped my front polycarbs down and got a friend to polish them with his PC buffer thingy. They were bought 2nd hand and had alot of scratches and marks where sickers had been etc... They came out pretty well, still got some scratches on but, got rid of the finer ones and made them nice and shiney :thumb:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image159.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image160.jpg

Also made up some interior door handles :d
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image158.jpg

[Count Vaux Alot]

Very nice Ian good work

[Adam]

Top work, really liking that alternator adjuster, very posh :p lol

[Iain]

Nice one, did you get the fuel lines finished in the end?

Very impressed with the car overall I must admit, will be chuffed if mine turns out as well as yours. :thumb:

[The Simps]

Very nice work on the alt adjustment, bit too s****y for a trackcar some might say!

[nova ian]

Nice one, did you get the fuel lines finished in the end?

Very impressed with the car overall I must admit, will be chuffed if mine turns out as well as yours. :thumb:

Thanks Iain, yes I did get the fuel lines done lol

Cheers guys

[Ernie]

looking good Ian x x

[nova ian]

Small update, picked up this from scottc1088 off here,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/15072009478.jpg

Oil Cooler with banjoed joints as opposed to the one I have with jubilee clips. So can now bolt this straight up without getting the bypass bolt as a temp measure :d

Also received a T Pull Cable for my external cutoff

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image162.jpg

And got rid of my old nova to the scrap yard in the sky :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image161.jpg

but replaced it with my new van, love it :d

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image129.jpg

[trackdaynova]

looking good 'correctly spelt' Ian :) :d

can't wait to touch you, i mean, touch it :d

[nova ian]

After having the windows cleaned up I decided to have ago at fitting them using an idea I saw on a Tigra at VBOA.

Ordered a length of nylon
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image141.jpg

Got some M4 Cap head bolts and drilled holes along top of door to suit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image163.jpg

Marked up set lengths of nylon
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image164.jpg

Cut
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image165.jpg

Drilled
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image166.jpg

Then After trial fitting one I realised I needed to modify them slightly
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image167.jpg

Then Bolted the window in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image169.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image171-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image170.jpg

[nova ian]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image173.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image168.jpg

Then had to modify the outer seal to clear the bolts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image172.jpg

and finished
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image174.jpg

Need to get another rubber before I can do the other side.

Just for reference heres a pic of how I bypassed the third outlet from the waterpump that went up to the standard inlet
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image175.jpg

Also fiitted the external pull cable
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image176.jpg

[Adam]

:cool:

[scott.parker]

Looks good dude, hope them windows don't rattle though, also how's the cut off cable work?

Scott

[nova ian]

Looks good dude, hope them windows don't rattle though, also how's the cut off cable work?

Scott

Thanks Scott,

pull cable just goes to the master cut off switch so when pulled it turns the red key and cuts the car out :)

[The Simps]

Some steady progress chap.

[scott.parker]

Thanks Scott,

pull cable just goes to the master cut off switch so when pulled it turns the red key and cuts the car out :)

Ah i see!

Is the handle detachable?

Might look into one for mine!

[Ernie]

Looks good dude, hope them windows don't rattle though, also how's the cut off cable work?

Scott

Its the same as on mine scott.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/IMG_1741resized.jpg

[Ernie]

looking good Ian.
Not long now.

[Benn]

Windows look good.

[nova ian]

Ah i see!

Is the handle detachable?

Might look into one for mine!

No Scott the handle isn't detachable. I haven't connected mine up the other end yet, but see the pic Ernie posted, shows how it connects and works :thumb:

PS. See your wanted thread ;)

Cheers guys for the comments

[scott.parker]

Humm i might look into sorting something like it, but like it detachable etc.

PM'd about wanted part mate.

Scott

[The Simps]

You must have a few trackday vids of this now mate surely? Whats happening with it?

[nova ian]

aarrgghhh someones bumped it!! lol lol

Nothings been happening with this sadly :(

I'm in the process of buying a house along with getting married! So its taken a bit of a back seat while everything gets sorted out. Just not had the time or funds to do much at all.

Don't worry though its staying and will be moving with us into my own garage which will make working on it alot less complicated!

So sorry guys nothing to report.

Cheers for the intrest though mate:thumb:

[The Simps]

Well congratulations!!

Shame no progress tho :(

[Count Vaux Alot]

Sh!t the bed.....oh no wait nothings happened lol

[The Simps]

You married and tied done yet mate?

Surely this must be running by now?

[draper]

marriage ? houses ? not an exciting update then lol


congrats aswell

[nova ian]

marriage ? houses ? not an exciting update then lol


congrats aswell

lol lol Cheers mate!

Simps, sadly its not up running, I've got it at home now, and the garage has been made ship shape. All cleaned and painted up, made a work bench and put some racking up. Although whilst getting the car off the trailor the front wheel came off because there was no cv in and the car dropped on it. Luckily just missed the wing, but knackered the wheel bearing :roll:

Done a few small bits on the car, and bought an omex rev limiter off here, some cage padding and a starter switch pannel from autosport show and thats about it atm.

Been doing alot of head scratching over the bias pedal box as when it was all bolted up the brake pedal wouldn't return fully, there was about a 5mm gap before it even got to the brake light switch, but after taking it to bits I found the swing arm in the bias box was hitting the top of the hole in the firewall, so got to make the hole bigger in both the firewall and the pedal assembly in the car.

Other than that nothing else to report which is why I haven't posted as its not much of an update, and to be honest I haven't even had chance to get online much!

Cheers for keeping an eye out on the thread though, progress will be made soon! :cool:

[The Simps]

Although whilst getting the car off the trailor the front wheel came off because there was no cv in and the car dropped on it. Luckily just missed the wing, but knackered the wheel bearing :roll:



Same thing happened to mine as I was pushing the car onto the trailor to leave for billing - most annoying. Lesson learnt tho!

Glad to see you've made some progress and still going ahead with it. I was fearing another "breaking my project" thread.

[nova ian]

Glad to see you've made some progress and still going ahead with it. I was fearing another "breaking my project" thread.

No way mate! Its been with me too long. Its part of the furniture and here to stay no matter how long it takes! :d

[Iain]

What's this about the CV/hub? The wheel can come off even if it's bolted to the inner race part if no CV joint fitted?

[Adam]

Yes /\
The hub nut makes the hub tight to the steering knuckle. Without it the hub has "play" in the bearing

[corsakid]

I was wondering how this was coming on the other day good to see it is still being finished

[mk3-fezza]

No way mate! Its been with me too long. Its part of the furniture and here to stay no matter how long it takes! :d

good lad nice to see proper love going to a car:thumb: lol
cars lookin rele good now keep up the good work:d

[scott.parker]

Got on with it Ian! lol

[Harvey]

I've got a couple of spare CV's I use when moving cars about with no engines/shafts fitted, stops the wheels falling off Ian. Good to hear you still have the car and haven't given up. I've just completed a full engine build on mine due to the failed oil pump gear but have some bulkhead welding to do so it's not up and running just yet.

[nova ian]

Right, update time, yes i know, i have sh*t the bed!! lol

Got a few hours in on the nova today, and took a few snaps to show what else i've been upto making a nice new home for the car (as me & the missus have moved into our first house) and a nice place for me to work on it!

Car in the new garage, tidied it up, painted walls and floor and some racking
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0106.jpg

workbench at the back, just need to fasten my vice to it!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0108.jpg

Now for the todays work! Still having issues with this pedal box, am I the only one who can't get a bias box to fit and work correctly!? lol

Basically when the bias box was connected to the brake pedal bar in the car it didn't allow the pedal to return fully and so the brake pedal sat alot lower the throttle and clucth.

I thought I had found the problem because the swing arm in the bias box looked to be fouling the top of the hole through the firewall/bulkhead, so I enlarged the hole as so

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0091.jpg

and also on the pedal assembly in the car, here is the marked up before pic
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0090.jpg

and after I attacked it with the grinder and file
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0093.jpg

Bolted it all back up on the car and thought it would be problem solved, only it wasn't! typical! :roll:

The pedal return was alot better as it came back higher than before but still not to the correct position.

Brake pedal in correct position and NOT connected to the Bias box
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0101.jpg

Brake pedal position when connected to the Bias box
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0096.jpg

Anyone else had these problems when binning the servo and fitting a bias box??

I noticed where the brake pedal connects to the big bar that runs across the car that there is an adjustable clamp. Has anyone else had to adjust this to get the correct pedal posistion?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0105.jpg

I've read alot about the whole re drilling this clamps mounting point to get the correct pedal ratio and soften up the pedal a little more, so another thing I could do is redrill the hole slightly further back, but its abit of a guesstamated job!

Anyones input on this will be greatly appreciated as its doing my head in now!!

Cheers

[Harvey]

For my Astra mk2 I did have to setup my yoke after I fitted my pedal box, the part in your last picture that screws to the threaded bar. As you say it can be adjusted which alters your brake pedal position either lower or higher. So get adjusting and let us know if this resolves the issue.

[nova ian]

Cheers Harvey,

I don't know why I never thought about getting the pedal adjustment back here, but never mind, whats done is done, and to be fair, the amount the pedal was out I would have ran out of threads on the pedal! :roll: lol

Another small update is that my dizzy has been sent to H&H Ignitions for the advance curve to be altered and have the vacuum advance removed.

[Connor]

Great thread.
Great build :thumb:

[draper]

your garage is nicer than some houses ive lived in lol

good to see you cracking on and not breaking it tho buddy. do you think it will be done this year ?

[nova ian]

your garage is nicer than some houses ive lived in lol

good to see you cracking on and not breaking it tho buddy. do you think it will be done this year ?
lol Cheers dude,

Yep, it will be done this year, soon as the weddings done i'm 110% on it, I was speaking to Tom the other night and as I said to him, if its not done this year it will never be as the house needs work etc... So already cleared it with the wife that the car is going to get full attention! lol

So understanding thats why I love her! :d

[draper]

good work mate - you still local ?

me, you and lionel could all have novas done this year then :cool:

[nova ian]

yes mate still local, just down the road from our last place.

Sounds good, shame Donington's gone, was looking forward to driving that, and what with it being on our doorstep! oh well!

What's the score with yours then? got any pics?

[draper]

the silver one has took a backseat as a bargain came up ;)

should be ready to roll in a few months ;)

[discoinferno]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image173.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image168.jpg

Then had to modify the outer seal to clear the bolts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image172.jpg

and finished
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image174.jpg

Need to get another rubber before I can do the other side.

Just for reference heres a pic of how I bypassed the third outlet from the waterpump that went up to the standard inlet
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image175.jpg

Also fiitted the external pull cable
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image176.jpg

Taken from Facets website :

We recommend that you mount the fuel pump no more that 12 inches from the fuel supply (gas tank). All our Electronic fuel pumps will push fuel rather than pull fuel. Some pumps only have suction limit of 12 inches, therefore you should mount as close as possible to the tank.

you will struggle mate tbh with the current facet location the pump is metres away from the tank

[Adam]

Ive seen plenty of those pumps mounted in the engine bay without problems.
But yeah they do work best mounted right by the tank


Looking well Ian

[Count Vaux Alot]

Yep, it will be done this year

I nearly fell off my chair lol :p

[krobinson]

Looking fantastic, good work :)

[nova ian]

Well I thought it was about time to bump my thread for a few bits and bobs I've done and acquired.

First off I sent my Mk2 Cav Dizzy setup off to H&H and had it Recon'd with the vacuum unit removed and the advance curve modified for the XE engine.

H&H Dizzy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0134.jpg

Striiped my bias box down and cleaned / repainted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0136.jpg

Also made a start on my dash pannels, I got this switch pannel from the autosport show, but wanted to put the switches on my own custom pannel as below.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0137.jpg

I'm going to use the top sections of a mk2 dash. I've cut out the air vents and clock sections.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0139.jpg

This will then be panneled in with some carbon fibre. Got this from the 'carbon mods' website. (www.carbonmods.co.uk) Top notch service. Arrived the next day!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0135.jpg

Made up some templates for the dash and transfered onto the carbon, and cut out with a jr hacksaw
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0184.jpg

Then filed the edges up and made it fit nicely
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0187.jpg

Then fitted the switches from old pannel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0190.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0188.jpg

Also modified the dials binnacle to fit some more carbon fibre
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0182.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0191.jpg

Back to the bias box, got it all built back up and cut some rally mudflap material to cover the hole in the firewall and minimise any water getting in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0217.jpg

Also decided to cut out the slam pannel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0218.jpg

[nova ian]

Finally got a few goodies from Rally Design.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0220.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0203.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0224.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0222.jpg

[nova ian]

Taken from Facets website :

We recommend that you mount the fuel pump no more that 12 inches from the fuel supply (gas tank). All our Electronic fuel pumps will push fuel rather than pull fuel. Some pumps only have suction limit of 12 inches, therefore you should mount as close as possible to the tank.

you will struggle mate tbh with the current facet location the pump is metres away from the tank


In regards to this info on the fuel pump I've had a think and decided that I am going to move the pump to behind the drivers seat so it is near to the tank. Then I'm going to mount my oil catch tank on the bracket under the bonnet.

Cheers for that info

[scott.parker]

Cracking update dude, love the digi dash and carbon goodies, all looks bang on..

Hows that speedo going to work? do you have to mount a censer on the wheel?

Scott

[Count Vaux Alot]

Nice to see some progress ian good update. As Scott said where are you going to get your speed signal from for the dash? I wl eventually try one of those dashes me thinks so it will be interesting to see how you get on with it.

[Adam]

Easiest way is probably off the cv/driveshaft

[Shaun]

How much were the mirrors mate if dont mind me asking?

Quite fancy a set

[Benn]

Nice to see some progress ian good update. As Scott said where are you going to get your speed signal from for the dash? I wl eventually try one of those dashes me thinks so it will be interesting to see how you get on with it.

Using the transducer from a 1.2i. It has a mech and elec take off...

Re this pic, surely you need water going in to the inlet as it then goes in to the heat (cooling) and thru to the stat and rad..?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image175.jpg

[Adam]

Depending what diff he has, it may not have a speedo drive gear for a gm transducer....

[Count Vaux Alot]

I always like the sensor on the rear drum idea

[nova ian]

Cracking update dude, love the digi dash and carbon goodies, all looks bang on..

Hows that speedo going to work? do you have to mount a censer on the wheel?

Scott

Cheers Scott, Yea it has a magnetic sensor for the speedo.


How much were the mirrors mate if dont mind me asking?

Quite fancy a set

Mirrors were £16.50 each from Rally Design, there not real carbon ;)


Re this pic, surely you need water going in to the inlet as it then goes in to the heat (cooling) and thru to the stat and rad..?

Benn, I spoke to quite a few people about this, and alot of race cars don't run the inlet manifold water pipe. I'll be honest and say I can't remember exactly what it was for, but like I say have been assured it will be fine having it blanked off.

In regards to the sensor for the speedo, I have decided that I'm going to drill and tap the hub for the magnet to be screwed in, and then the pickup will be bolted through one of the holes on the bearing carrier where the brake disc back shield used to be. Obviously I need to enlarge this hole. I will post up some pics when I've done it.

I have done a few more bits on the car over the weekend, but I didn't take any pictures. I'll get out and take some snaps to update the thread this week.

Got the driveshafts built up and fitted, relocated fuel pump, mounted oil catch tank on the bracket where the fuel pump used to live, got drivers side door handle opening in using a T-pull cable, modified new exhaust manifold as it fouled the thermostat housing and then got it fitted. As said pics to follow :thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

some nice bits you got there bud!

[nova ian]

few pics off my phone

Door handles fitted. Used a T-pull cable and some rachet strap

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0226.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0227.jpg

Battery Tray fitted in passenger side boot corner using a new very useful tool, a rivnut gun

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0230.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0231.jpg

[Iain]

Good idea with the pull cord handles, good to see you're still at it. :)

[Harvey]

Superb stuff Ian, I'll have a poke around it when I pop over on Sunday.

[Adam]

Good work :)

[nova ian]

Few more pics,

Fuel pump in new location

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0236.jpg

Waiting on some 90 degree unions as they will give more clearance at the back of the seat.

Oil catch tank in new home

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0235.jpg

Footrest ready to be riveted in

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0237.jpg

Hub carrier with new bearing and stud nut conversion

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0239.jpg

Thats now back on the car. Been making up some brackets for my dash pannels. Will get pics of that when I put it all together.

[Harvey]

I would of used Loctite 270 for the studs as it's a stronger hold, not sure if the 242 will hold the studs ok with all the tightening and loosening of the wheels nuts.

It's so close to being started I can smell it. It was nice to pop over and see the Nova in the flesh yesterday. As I said if you need a hand with anything just give me a bell.

[dj_wudgey]

looks good matey should be a light one with most off the door being cut away ect!!!

[nova ian]

Nice one Harvey, thanks for popping over, nice to catch up and see the gleaming GTE :cool: :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Nice update mate, when you fitting the DTM's? lol

Also good call on fuel filter, and where you get the oil catch tank from, one thing about them, Ive often thought they need to fitted in the bay lower then the outlet on the rocker cover so the oil will not flow back? am i right, or does it get forced into the tank?

Scott

[nova ian]

Nice update mate, when you fitting the DTM's? lol

Also good call on fuel filter, and where you get the oil catch tank from, one thing about them, Ive often thought they need to fitted in the bay lower then the outlet on the rocker cover so the oil will not flow back? am i right, or does it get forced into the tank?

Scott

Cheers Scott, No DTM's here, although the fake carbon is probably as bad :p lol

hhhmmm you might be right on catch tank, but I don't think its as a problem as its only there to stop the oil dripping on the floor. The tank is what I bought off novashed off here when he broke his car :thumb:

[Harvey]

Ive often thought they need to fitted in the bay lower then the outlet on the rocker cover so the oil will not flow back? am i right, or does it get forced into the tank?

It gets forced into the tank :thumb:

[Tomm]

I knew this was going to be a awesome build from page one! You have done very very well!

And them rivet nut guns are very very usefull!

[nova ian]

:d :d Finally my brake pedal nightmare is over!!! Well glad its sorted...

Got an M10 threaded insert from McGil Motorsport and had it welded onto the clevis joint.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0241.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0240.jpg

and test fitted before I gave it a lick of paint

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0244.jpg

and the results = 3 pedals all where they should be!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0242.jpg

Got my other hub assembly back with a new bearing in, so built it back up and fitted the speedo pickup for the digital dash

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0245.jpg

Now, next up before I can get this hub on the car and it back on its wheels I need a new outer CV as the threads on it are fooked :roll:

However I'm not sure what CV I need... I have what I think are the M-Tech conversion shafts. The hub has 33 splines. After a bit of a search on here I found that I need a "big block CV" but couldn't find any explaination on what these are exactly??

A standard nova one or one from an astra/cav/cally???

Any info on this would be greatly appreciated as I would like to get the CV ASAP, so I can get the car back on all four's again

Cheers
Ian :thumb:

[Benn]

Any 1.8up Cav/Astra or Cally. So a 2lt Cav will be perfect.

(Nova ones are 28 spline)


What was up with the pedal? I must have missed it..

[nova ian]

Any 1.8up Cav/Astra or Cally. So a 2lt Cav will be perfect.

(Nova ones are 28 spline)


What was up with the pedal? I must have missed it..

Thanks Benn :cool:

The pedal problem was that when I connected everything up to my bias box, the actual pedal was sat as if it was halfway pressed down and unable to fully return to the correct posistion and or activate the brake light switch, I don't know why I have had such an issue with it as I'm sure loads of others have run the bias boxes without all the faff! but hey ho its sorted now :d

[Benn]

That's cool,

And ah i see, that is strange. Good work on fixing it tho.

[nova ian]

Done a few more bits today...

First off heres a pic of the Ashley 4-2-1 Manifold fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0249.jpg

90 degree unions fitted to fuel pump and fuel line connected up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0248.jpg

Fuel lines finished and connected to reg, guage and carbs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0253.jpg

Oil catch tank piped up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0257.jpg

Made up a blanking plate for the heater hole out of some carbon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0251.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0252.jpg

Got the steering column back in and also drilled my boss for the steering wheel and fitted :d

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0254.jpg

[Count Vaux Alot]

Getting there mate!

[Harvey]

Even closer to starting it now Ian :)

Glad you got the brake pedal issue sorted as I know it was really doing your head in.

[Prey]

Looking like avery nice build - neat idea on the pull cords for the doors too. Another local bike carbed nova out and about soon - theyre getting positively common......lol

[scott.parker]

Your Ashly fany mold is better constructed then mine, mien's not quite as neat from the 2nd primary into the outer collector..

Looking good though mate, getting there now..

Scott

[nova ian]

Another update, got some more goodies

New GTE/GSI Radiator

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/2.jpg

Astra GTE 33 spline outer CV

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/5.jpg

Made up a water pipe for by passing heater, with temp sensor for digital dash. Just waiting on an alloy hose joiner from eBay

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/3.jpg

Had to redrill one of the mounting points for the feet of the rad as it got plated over :roll: then fitted slimline fans and fitted rad

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/4.jpg

Good job I've got the slim fans as theres very little clearance between the manifold and rad!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/1.jpg

Then had to clear up as dinner arrived! lol

I'm after a few bits and bobs if anyone can help?

- Gearlinkage clamp
- XE top rad hose
- Fuel Filler neck breather pipe

Thanks
Ian :thumb:

[Iain]

Nice work, is that a Nissens radiator?

[scott.parker]

Good job dude, is that rad from here?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-NOVA-1-2-1-3-1-4i-1-6i-RADIATOR-NEW-74509-/400110589425?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d287315f1

[nova ian]

Cheers guys

Iain: It could well be, although didn't pay much attention to the make :)

Scott: No it wasn't off eBay mate, got it through a friend for trade price :thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

nice work mate its getting there now!!

[tom reid]

I have a top rad hose,it's a Chris Astley one though...in red.

[Benn]

Front mounted fan ftw.

[nova ian]

I have a top rad hose,it's a Chris Astley one though...in red.

thanks for the offer Tom, already sorted the bits now cheers :)

cheers for comments guys

[Yung Deano]

thats to much i would charge 240 with the joins all smothed so its all ready straight to be sprayed .

[nova ian]

Bit more of an update. Decided to tackle the repair on my GTE rear bumper.

It was cracked in the corner as shown

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0328.jpg

Started off by washing it down and getting it cleaned up, then cut some repair mesh to shape for underneath and fibre glassed it in place

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0327.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0329.jpg

and sanded roughly to shape

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0330.jpg

then filled and sanded again

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0331.jpg

followed by a coat of primer to see how the finish was

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0332.jpg

Happy with that I gave the whole bumper a coat of Upol Plastic Adhesion Promoter

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0333.jpg

Then some perfection plastic texture on the repaired area

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0334.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0335.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0337.jpg

And finally a good coat of satin black

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0336.jpg

Well pleased with the final outcome

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0338.jpg

Also knocked up some carbon fibre mirror base plates

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0367.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0368.jpg

[The Simps]

All in all a good days work there chap!

[burgo]

very impressive repair on the bumper

[nova ian]

Cheers guys :)

[Adam]

Nice work on the bumper!

[nova ian]

Cheers Adam, been putting it off for ages!! lol

Just bought a big ally sheet as I think i'm going to do a similar thing to Burgo (Thanks for the heads up on where to get it from! Need to spread some Rep before I can give generously again!!)

Also waiting on a quote for some tyres too. Was thinking of going with yoko A048's but can't stretch to the price of them so think i'm going to go with R888's.

[nova ian]

Received a package from novarally (Thanks Colin:) ) Which was a gear linkage clamp, fuel neck breather and rad top hose. So got on with some jobs...

Dropped the fuel tank out to get the breather hose fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0374.jpg

And fastened back in for good with some fresh braided fuel line as what was there was quite badly frayed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0376.jpg

While the back end was up in the air I got my freshly painted rear anti roll bar in

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0377.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0379.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0380.jpg

And also Stud to Nut conversion on rear too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0382.jpg

Next up I decided to get the cooling system all piped up which is done now, and got the slam pannel bolted in. Also got rid of a bit more excess metal and had a play with the hole saw, which blunted very quickly despite loads of WD40! (only a cheap crappy one!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0383.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0385.jpg

Then turned my attention to my oil cooler. Had 2 standard astra ones, one of which was binned as it was in rubbish condition. The pipes I wanted to use had banjo joints to the sandwich plate, but only had a short amount of rubber hose then the rest metal. Problem was this was too long so have decided to not run a cooler until some time in the future when I can afford one as I'd have to have pipes made up etc. So just fitted an oil filter!

[nova ian]

Fitted my Dizzy

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0391.jpg

Fitted brand new headlights and clear indicators, and my grille

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0397.jpg

Then trial fitted front bumper to work out how to fasten the sides. Decided to use a riv-nut in the wing. Just need to get some M6 Button head bolts.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0390.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0389.jpg

Was not very impressed with how the bumper fitted on the sides, was shocking! lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0392.jpg

Otherside slightly better

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0394.jpg

So took mr grinder to the wings!! then finished with some rubber edging

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0395.jpg

Next up I got the rear bumper fitted with quick release pins too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0399.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0401.jpg

Final shot of the car with the bonnet on (all be it wrapped in bubble wrap!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0396.jpg

Anyone know how to secure the bottoms of the mk1 headlights? Are there some kind of clips?? As mine just keep springing up from the bottom!!

[vaughanmc]

Aye theres 2 wee while clips that I'm sure you can buy from Vauxhall that secure onto the front panel :)

Mk2 Nova's have 1 clip and Mk1's have 2 clips

I'll try and get a pic

[nova ian]

Thanks Vaughan that'd be great! :)

[vaughanmc]

Can be seen here on my Mk1 shell -
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/g111mds/vaughan/301207DSCN2936.jpg

[nova ian]

Brilliant thanks mate, will have to get some

[vaughanmc]

Not a problem fella, glad to help'ish :)

[moffat]

thats looking great ian.

[Iain]

Good fix for the shonky mk1 bumper alignment lol Looking very 'complete' now!

[nova ian]

Another update!

Spoke to a local motorsport tyre dealer... Got a quote on some 888's and at £123 each I've decided I'm going to hold off on getting some semi slicks for now! prices are rediculous and the guy even said its not worth his breath to sell them to me!!

So just ordered 4 Toyo T1R Proxes, as there dirt cheap and I was planning on running these as my wet tyres anyway. Got all four delivered for only £3 more than one 888!!

[peester]

wow iain, great update!

[Iain]

wow iain, great update!
This pleases me, you 'Ian's don't get spelt incorrectly often enough. lol

Nice buy on the tyres, I am a big fan of the T1Rs, you go for 195/50s?

[nova ian]

lol Thanks Iain! Peester is obviously used to you pretending you know how to spell ian that it's become second nature!! :p but back on topic yes I've gone for 195/50's :)

Cheers guys.

[Prey]

Looking good chap - i've got some stainless m6 button head, i'll bring a couple down with me in the week!

[nova ian]

Looking good chap - i've got some stainless m6 button head, i'll bring a couple down with me in the week!

That'd be great cheers, give me a bell tonight and we'll sort when's best to come over :)

Thanks alot

[nova ian]

Took delivery of some bargain rubber today :d

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0405.jpg

So decided to fetch my wheels and get the insides painted up ready to fit the tyres as its a nice sunny evening :)

As they were in primer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0402.jpg

and a couple of coats of Halfords finest gloss black later

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0404.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0407.jpg

Should have valves and tyres fitted and all balanced up for the end of the week then get them on the car for the weekend. I'll also get my exhaust clamps and rubbers whilst at the tyre place, then exhaust system can go on too :d

[vaughanmc]

Surely no Cavalier GSi alloys ?

[Balley]

Awesome

[nova ian]

I was never a fan of Cav Slabs, but I got these in mint condition and already in primer for free so couldn't argue with that!! lol

Got a set of Cessaro's too so will get them painted up and some semi slicks on next year when the funds permit and I've actually got the car running and track dayed!

[AlexW]

Good Good, any progress is good progress.

Where you get the tyres? Im looking for some myself.

[nova ian]

Tyres were from Camskill, There on Ebay for £130 delivered, but camskill do them for £126 delivered. Every pound counts! lol

[AlexW]

Just seen camskill thanks to the ian who cant spell :p

They are good tyres, just a shame somebody decided to kurb mine Grrr

[Harvey]

Tidy work Ian and it's great seeing it coming together.

[nova ian]

Update time, not alot to show though...

got a throttle cable from Ebay with a 90 degree bend

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/photo.jpg

Got some rubbers from Yamaha for mounting my air filter back plate too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/photo-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/photo-2.jpg

And made a template to transfer onto the new blank back plate to be cut out

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/photo-3.jpg

Thats it for pics as I didn't take any today, sorry! But want to say a massive thanks to Alan (Prey) for his help today on the wiring. You are a legend, got so much done for me as I will be honest and say I didn't have a clue what to do or where to start!! lol So cheers mate, as said it's very much appreciated. Also cheers to Iainel for popping around to give us some abuse and a hand! :d

Started off by getting my rocker switch and push button start wired in, then stripped all the tape from the loom right into the engine bay. Next sorted out all the plugs to bin and what was needed. Then worked our way back into the car. Got lights all wired in and working, coil in and wired up, rev limiter ready to go in and made a start on a few wires the the tacho on the vapour dash. Just got the rest of the dash wires to finish, kill switch and fuel pump and pretty much ready to think about getting it running then :d

Well pleased with what you got done dude can't thankyou enough, hope the parts come in handy for your nova :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Come on Ian get this finished soon! you have to beat Lionel to it! lol

[nova ian]

lol It will be done soon its not far off now, think i'm confident I can get it done before Iain :d he spent too long at mine instaed off getting his stonechip on lol

[scott.parker]

****ing stone chip lol thing will be well slow with all that S/C and filler/paint etc lol lol

[AlexW]

lol It will be done soon its not far off now, think i'm confident I can get it done before Iain :d he spent too long at mine instaed off getting his stonechip on lol

Your be finished, on track and have crashed it once before iain has finished his, that will still be cluttering up his mums drive in 5 years time lol

[Iain]

Car's looking excellent Ian, I liked that non-sticky loom tape you were using, got a link to it?

Pfft it's not a race. lol

[Prey]

No worries mate - anytime - thanks for the stuff! I always seem to womble things, quite a bad habit sometimes, also would cheerfully have adopted your puppy, reminded me of when mine were little!

Thought we would have got more done tbh but if you're clearer on what you need to get to get finished then it's all good. We just need to literally connect the wires on the coil, then sort the dash/pump/battery/starter cabling like you say and it will be good to go.

Hopefully will have mine sorted this wkend (fingers crossed) so will be able to flick down in that next time and try to convert you to the benefits of megajolt lol....

[nova ian]

Cheers guys,

Iain here's a link to some similar stuff:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-P-V-C-NON-ADHESIVE-LOOM-TAPE-/280519534041?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item41504465d9#ht_768wt_1139

Alan, sounds good, we'll take a trip to the auto electric place and pick up the last few bits I need and as said there's not too much left to do. I'm still well pleased with what you got done already, its a massive step for the car :cool: looking forward to seeing the nova too :thumb:

[Harvey]

A good place for car wiring bits and pieces is Vehicle Wiring Products Ltd (http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/home/homepage.php). They are based in Ilkeston, Nottingham so not far from you Ian and Alan.

[discoinferno]

off subject can you send me details so i can transfer money for the bits regards

[nova ian]

off subject can you send me details so i can transfer money for the bits regards

You have pm

[Harvey]

You done anymore with this as I want to hear it running?

[nova ian]

No, sorry to disappoint Harvey :(

Join the cue for wanting to hear it running lol

How's the astra going?

[Harvey]

That's a shame Ian, you'll get there. Give me a shout if you need a hand or advice with anything.

Astra still going and not died yet, just seems to be eating CV boots at the moment. I drove it to Billing and back without any issues but I nearly lost my hearing as it's so loud with the straight cut final drive and no sound deadening.

[nova ian]

First things first, how have people wired up the negative terminals on there coils to a connection like this? (I suggested using a female bullet connecter?)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0528.jpg

Also got a few pics of bits that have been done (Mostly by Alan ;) )

Starter switches all connected up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0532.jpg

hhhmmmm to confusing for me!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0531.jpg

Some of the bay wiring neatly ran in plastic piping
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0530.jpg

Brake lines P-Clipped
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0535.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0533.jpg

Some brand new mk1 headlight clips, now fitted, (pic for part number ref)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0536.jpg

New Rocker cover breather from JS Performance hoses
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0537.jpg

[The Simps]

how much was the breather hose dude?

[nova ian]

how much was the breather hose dude?

£20 delivered, which was the cheapest I could find, same price as a standard vaux one as I enquired when I got my headlight clips, but I would imagine these silicone ones will be stronger

(Link below is for one complete with clips, but I'm sure if you go direct you can get one without)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Corsa-C20XE-C20LET-Rocker-Hose-Clips-/160451137348?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item255ba20f44#ht_618wt_913

[pastry]

wow just spended my sat-night vieuwing your topic. What a patiance and good work. Did you weigh you car yet?

respect man! cheers from Holland!

[nova ian]

wow just spended my sat-night vieuwing your topic. What a patiance and good work. Did you weigh you car yet?

respect man! cheers from Holland!

Thanks for the comments, hopefully it didn't take aslong to read it as it has to build lol lol As for weight I haven't weighed it at all. I'm not going for mega light weight, just saving as where really, not going crazy on it!

Anyone shed any light on what to do for that coil connection?

Cheers
Ian

[Harvey]

Anyone shed any light on what to do for that coil connection
I know it's small but could you not tap a thread onto it. What is the coil off?

Have a look through Car Builder Solutions (http://www.nfauto.co.uk/) catalogue as they might have something that will fit.

[nova ian]

Coil came from Gazz on here from this nova here:

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83472&page=2

I have pm'd & Emailed him in hope he gets back to me and lets me know how he wired it up, fingers crossed as bearing in mind it was over 2 years ago since I bought it from him!! lol lol

[Harvey]

The coil must use something similar to the later spec HT leads with the center pin DIS pack connector, see pic below. You might be able to mod the end of a HT lead and solder a wire on. Got a spare dead lead here if you want a play, let me know and I'll drop it round for you.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/harvey.emsley/GTE%2016v/Misc/x20xev_coil.jpg

[Harvey]

Well, did the HT lead end fit I gave you yesterday at the meet?

[nova ian]

Not had chance to try it yet mate, had to go out as soon as I got home. Will let you know though :)

Thanks for bringing it

[nova ian]

Received a few more bits today which will allow me to get the braking system almost complete... (Just waiting on some front pads & a single take off banjo bolt)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0555.jpg

Also got this which I hope I will never have to use, but still a good thing to have! (just needs the pipe re-joining to the nozzle as its been cut. Still in date aswell till jan 2011)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0553.jpg

Hoping to get a few bits done one night this week so will try the coil plug you kindly donated aswell Harvey :)

[Benn]

The bango bolts are they to fit the Wilwoods?

[nova ian]

Nope, no wilwoods here : (

I'm using them for the rear drums to keep the brake pipe away from the coilovers as when I fitted them with straight unions the pipes were to close to the springs

[Iain]

Ian can you check the 20deg banjos clear everything ok cos I'm going to order some for mine too :)

Extinguisher looks cool, that going to be plumbed in to the engine bay?

[Benn]

Nope, no wilwoods here : (

I'm using them for the rear drums to keep the brake pipe away from the coilovers as when I fitted them with straight unions the pipes were to close to the springs


Damn it, sorry wrong build.

[nova ian]

Ian can you check the 20deg banjos clear everything ok cos I'm going to order some for mine too :)

Extinguisher looks cool, that going to be plumbed in to the engine bay?

You can see for yourself on thursday night ;) lol

Yea going to put both the nozzles in the bay me thinks

[nova ian]

Another part of the puzzle sorted.

Got my battery cables from Olly when he broke his car, but wasn't too keen on the audio fuse holder to join two pieces of cable and the overkill 3 ton connections, so saved some weight and improved the connections for a few quid by visiting vehicle wiring products in Ilkeston. Very helpful people and have everything possible for car electrics. There web address has appeared in my thread once but won't hurt again for anyone trying to sort electrics. Whilst there I also picked up an earth braid for the gearbox, some rubber grommets and a rivet gun

www.vehicleproducts.co.uk

Yellow Earth Cable (The guy even used yellow heat shrink!), Battery lead now joined and heat shrunk, and last part of battery lead which bridges from kill switch to starter motor.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/photo-4.jpg

The offending HEAVY weight connections vs. A new light weight connection properly crimped on and heat shrunk!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/photo-1-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/photo-2-1.jpg

[AlexW]

[Farmers voice] Propppper job [Farmers voice]

[Harvey]

If you need anymore of the new ends you have had fitted I have some and the proper crimp tool for them ;)

[nova ian]

If you need anymore of the new ends you have had fitted I have some and the proper crimp tool for them ;)

What for the big hefty wire??!! will bare that in mind :d

Cheers Harvey

[draper]

is this not done yet lol

any joy on the official lifeline pull cord system ?

[nova ian]

is this not done yet lol

any joy on the official lifeline pull cord system ?

It's not done no,it was very close then the official lifeline pull cord system went awol and I have had to start all over again! lol lol

was good to see you the other day, when we going to be treated to some progress pics of your nova then?

[draper]

was good to see you the other day, when we going to be treated to some progress pics of your nova then?

my hands are full with a welder most of the time so no room for a camera

it should be painted within the next few weeks tho so i might post some up

[nova ian]

Few small updates, not had much chance to do anything on the nova for a while :(

Got the extinguisher mounted and all bolted up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0588.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0572.jpg

Then routed the piping to the engine bay and P-clipped it in

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0573.jpg

Also mounted pull cables on passenger side for cut off and extinguisher along with extinguisher decal

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0586.jpg

Tow eye decal fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0587.jpg

[nova ian]

knocked up a cardboard template for a centre console to mount kill switch, brake bias, fan switche and rev limiter

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0582.jpg

..... To go here like so

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0574.jpg

Cut out and shaped in 1mm Ally

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0619.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0621.jpg

Put together the carbon switch pannel for my push button start using the heater vent and hazzard switch housing from a mk2 dash

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0617.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0618.jpg

And roughly what it will look like

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0622.jpg

[draper]

looking good iain - finally got the bloody kill switches in then lol

[nova ian]

looking good iain - finally got the bloody kill switches in then lol

the kill switch still needs wiring in mate, if you mean the pull cables then yea! lol

[Iain]

looking good iain - finally got the bloody kill switches in then lol

Today is a triumph for correctly-spelt Iains :dlol

That dash panel looks sweet, nice work. Glad to see the extinguisher sticker just about fits on the scuttle :)

[draper]

correctly spelt, wrong person - im glad you spotted my irony tho lol

[scott.parker]

Do get me wrong you might have more then one pull for the extinguisher, but im sure that it should be mounted internally maybe on the cage near the drive, so if you smell smoke/see fire YOU can pull it to put it out instantly, not stop get out then do it from out side, as most marshals on track days wont get to you in time either...

I have the same set up and i will be plumbing it in within the cabin/driver reach.

Alloy centers nice mate, glad to see your toddling on..

Scott

[nova ian]

I chose to ignore it as it so deeply offended me

[nova ian]

Hey Scott, cheers for the reply. Yes there will be a second pull cable mounted inside, going to be on the centre console.

[gazz]

good work iain keep it up fella..:thumb:

[scott.parker]

Good lad, i think i have two cables also? lol not 100% as Ive not looked at it for 8 months or more, i WILL fit it one day, should do it soon before on track again really, Humm job for the weekend maybe..

Scott

[Harvey]

Slowly but surely it's getting there, nice work chap.

[nova ian]

Cheers Harvey :thumb:

Seeing as the wife's watching Pap-Factor I thought I'd add a bit more on here...

First things first I decided to have a look at the radiator to manifold clearence as I wasn't happy with how little space there was.

Just as a reminder here is how it was

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/1.jpg

I re-drilled a new hole and fitted a rubber grommet that was the correct size for the rad's leg...

It now has more than enough clearance. (You can see the standard grommet where it was sat)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0630.jpg

Had to knock up a new top hose, but lucky had some hose with the right bends :)

Whilst the bumper was off I gave the tow eyes a splash of red

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0631.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0632.jpg

And finally cut out all the holes in my carbon plate for my dials which will be fastened into the nova mk2 binacle

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0634.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0636.jpg

[Iain]

That dash setup looks well cool.

[nova ian]

Bit of an update with this, the wiring nightmare continues! lol

I've got the engine earthed now and the starter and alternator wired up. We've had the engine turning over on the starter button, and also tried a plug in a lead from the coil to see if we have a spark, and sadly no joy :(

We have a live and an earth at the coil but no joy...

Also still having probs with the digi-dash. Got no alternator light or oil pressure light even though there all plugged in and wired up. Also getting a slight live about 6volts back feeding to the indicator light on the dash which means its always slightly illuminated :confused:

At the minute were going to try a standard dash first to see if we are still having probs. Also got the fuel pump wired in and working via a separate switch (Thanks Alan :) )

So getting there bit by bit, but its just a case of sorting one thing out at a time.

Been collecting a few bits too, got a top tint windscreen and a mk2 dash carcass, aswell as some redstuff ceramic pads for the front.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0680.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0681.jpg

Found these on eBay the other day too, and won the auction for a bargain price! and to top it off they were only 10mins down the road from me! a set of part worn AVON AC B10 soft compound semi slicks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0759.jpg

These will be going on my cessaro's which I will be refurbing with these!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0762.jpg

That's all for now

[Iain]

I'm going to come round and steal your tyres.

[nova ian]

I'll set the guard dog on your feet lol lol

Don't blow them clocks up just yet as we need to test them in mine! :p lol

[Adam]

Looking good mate, good work.

[peester]

tyres are phat

[nova ian]

Small update, got a set of NGK R twin electrode plugs, the correct size alternator belt (hopefully! lol) and some oil ready for the start up (if we manage to get our heads round the coil wiring!)

Also took my Toyo's to be fitted to my cav slab wheels and balanced :cool:

[Iain]

Excellent, starting it tonight then? lol

Where'd you get your tyres fitted and how much? :)

[nova ian]

Coxy's sorting them for me :d

[corsakid]

Right not sure if this will be much help to you but

6 pin amplifier plug pin 1 at the top of pic through to 6 at the bottom


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/a958dcab.jpg

Pins 1&2&4 go to hall effect sensor

Pin number and wire colours of hall effect sensor

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/dfc8442f.jpg

Pins 3&6 of amplifier plug ( pink and think brown go to coil)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/9bf06b58.jpg

Pin 5 of the 6 pin amplifier plug is then earthed on the body with or next to the brown earth for head lights

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/4e9fbce6.jpg

I'm sure wire colours are different but you can easily follow to get yours to work! Oh and run an ignition 12v supply to + side of coil (I ran mine from ignition switch so I knew I was getting good voltage easy to find need a wire that gets 12v when ignition is switch to position 2!) and the rev counter runs of negative side of coil straight to back of clocks

[corsakid]

Photos are ****e due to being taken with I phone I would of thought your amplifier would be similar if not the same ( the pin designations I mean)

[nova ian]

Nice one kris, that looks clear enough to follow. Thanks for sorting them pics, I'll do the same with my wiring and all being well it should work and I'll be able to bring it to life!!

Cheers again, rep added :)
Ian

[nova ian]

Seeing as the threads up again there has been some progress, but no pics I'm afraid. Got my brakes all on and bled up using ate racing super blue fluid, dot 4. Went for this over 5.1 as it has a boiling point.

Had probs with the banjos into the rear drums as everytime I pressed the pedal fluid was p*ssing out. Found the problem too be that the back of the wheel cylinder is not a perfectly flat machined surface, so the copper washer was not seating properly and completely squashing up so allowing fluid to leak. So went to some straight male euroquip unions with the M10 x 1mm thread.

Also had probs with the hydraulic handbrake. Turns out I put the lines on back to front lollol

So braking system is all sorted bar tweaking for a good bias.

[nova ian]

Well where do I start... Quite a big update :)

I've taken this week off work, and the intention is to get as much done on the nova as possible and with an aim to have it running by the end of the week. I've taken the car to a friends workshop where I've had alot of extra help and alot more room and tools to get jobs done! so here goes so far.

(Not too many pics though as I've been cracking on with stuff)

Car ready and waiting for a trailer ride

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0826.jpg

Got all the coil wiring sorted thanks to the pics from corsakid. Had a spark straight away. So much appreciated mate :d

Got the exhaust system on

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0841.jpg

Added a fan switch into the rad aswell as the manual switch I already have

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0837.jpg

Got the carbs all fastened on and connected up with throttle cable and fuel line & air filter etc...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0844.jpg

Got the coolant system filled up, and engine filled with oil

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0834.jpg

Then we bit the bullet and went for a start-up! was pretty nervous but went well really, got oil pressure whilst cranking, and as soon as the fuel made its way to the carbs it burst into life, how happy am I about that! :d

[Iain]

Excellent work

[The Simps]

good times!!!

[nova ian]

Here's a small vid I took o the first run up of the engine. Hopefully it works as I've not uploaded a video before

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/?action=view&current=IMG_0833.mp4

Ran it up again later on and got it up to temp and set the ignition timing and idle screw on carbs. Then after switching off we spotted something I didn't want to see at the end of a good days work. Big puddle of oil under the car :(

Investigated the leak this morning and it turned out to be the oil pressure sender unit not being tight enough. So added a copper washer as there wasn't one on and nipped it up and problem was solved :d

Topped the oil back up and then took it for a test drive around the yard to check gear linkage setup and clutch. All went well, nothing fell off and it drove quite well considering nothing has been properly setup :d

Sadly tonight ended in a similar way and we have spotted another oil leak :(

Its not loads compared to the last but I'd say more than 10 drips in less than 5 minutes of being stationary. It's coming from high up. The top of the drivers side engine mount bracket had oil on, and it looks like it's coming from behind the cam belt back plate too. Wondering if it could be the front cams oil seal behind the pulley. Need to investigate further tomorrow but any ideas welcome!

Only other issue that we've spotted is that the exhaust manifold from cylinder 3 hasn't burnt off as much paint as any of the others, (see pic below) which suggests its not running properly on this pot. Doesn't sound like its only running on 3 so again unsure what this could be. Any ideas on what to check for this too would be greatly appreciated

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0838.jpg

Couple of pic of how the car looks at the mo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0843.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0842.jpg

[scott.parker]

cracking updates mate! :)

[Harvey]

As I said to you on the phone the other night I was chasing coolant leaks, only small ones mind, when I first got my Astra running. Got there in the end though and as you are this far just keep ploughing on.

Whip the belt cover off and run the engine up to temp again with a few throttle blasts to help pressure the engine and please your ears drums. It could just be the rocker cover gasket hasn't sealed in the corners behind the cam pulleys or, as you have said, cam shaft seals not installed correctly or damaged during install. I recommend you install the rocker cover rubber gasket dry but pop a small amount of sealer in the corners behind the pulleys and the far end of the head near the half moor cutouts. Just tighten it hand tight and don’t go too mad. You can reuse the gasket a few times as well.

[gazz]

glad you got it all up and running in end bud.
sorry i could'nt be any help on the ignition setup tho..:thumb:

[Count Vaux Alot]

Good progress mate nice to see it running :)

[AlexW]

Iain said you had made good progress, Cool to see it coming together. Two white track novas done in the same year?! (Presuming Iain dont get even more anal)

I agree with the rocker cover needing a bit of sealer on the end caps.

[nova ian]

Thanks for the comments guys, it's really come together & took shape this week, and having a little drive of it has really spurred me on and wanting a trackday soon!!

Had another look at the oil leak today, and now not sure if it's coming from the crank pulley aswell as higher up, it's really annoying as the timing belt back cover is in the way to see clearly where the leaks from.

Today I've also got all the lights working. Got the bonnet on with 4 bonnet pins. Back bumper on, which needed cutting out for the exhaust. Fuel sender wires on, and all the battery lines p-clipped in. Was expecting some CDS to arrive to make some door bars but it's still not here yet :(

So one last push tomorrow to get as much done before I bring it home at the weekend and break it for parts :) lol just kidding the noise of them carbs has got me hooked!

[Iain]

Haha is that all the paint burning off in the vid? Car looks awesome now its "almost complete" looking.

Am I right in thinking running lean makes it run too hot? So it could potentially be overfueling in #3? (Just guessing!)

[nova ian]

Yea the smoke is the paint burning off the exhaust, and as for the fuelling point you could be right for all I know! Lol that will be sorted on setup though if it is the problem. I'm more worried about this oil leak at the mo :(

[AlexW]

Sure its not the bottom pully seal and then being thrown up by the pully etc?

[tom reid]

Well done mate, it's amazing how much work you can do in a week.
Remind me, how many years ago did we weld it?

[nova ian]

Thanks Tom, it sure has come on alot this week, really happy about it too :)

Just had a quick look back in the thread & it was three & a half years ago!!! That's crazy lol oh well good things come to those who wait I suppose :) getting there now though. Thanks for the advice earlier too. Much appreciated.

[davidfox280585]

awesome build mate well done

[Benn]

Glad its running dude. Loving the vid, is always a worry when you see that smoke coming off till you remember what it is.

[nova ian]

Well think this week has been very productive, and now I don't want to go to work on monday now... Just want to work on the nova all week again lol

Here's a few pictures of stuff that's been done, as I was slack on photo's during the week!

Battery in and power cables P-clipped in

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0859.jpg

Engine Bay as it stands with strut brace fitted. Had to do it the wrong way round to clear the carbs. Also fastened the extinguisher nozzles onto the brace

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0869.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0876.jpg

Window slider locks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0865.jpg

Brakes all on & working

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0882.jpg

Carbon Fibre heater blank rivetted & sealed in place

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0868.jpg

Small mirror fitted... But not happy with it at all. Can't see it from in the car as the roll cage is in the way and even if I could it shakes like mad so wouldn't be able to see bugger all anyway. So think I'm going to go for some standard black nova mirrors

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0866.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0867.jpg

Door bars made up and welded into the brackets

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0861.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0863.jpg

Loads of clearance on seats

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0862.jpg

Dash and centre console roughly fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0864.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0878.jpg

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking really good matey, phone in sick and keep working on the nova lol.

iain

[nova ian]

Top tint windscreen fitted & bonnet pins and bonnet on

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0881.jpg

Back bumper on and trimmed for exhaust clearence

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0860.jpg

Random side shot!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0884.jpg

Ohh no its dirty! :( lol lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0877.jpg

And this is the area of the oil leak. I tried tightening the sump bolts a little more and the leak did slow a bit but its still coming out. But I'm not convinced that it is the sump because the oil is getting on the timing belt back cover

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0870.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0871.jpg

Also there seems to be some oil on the top of the engine mount bracket too, but cam seals seem dry

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0872.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0874.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/IMG_0875.jpg

That's pretty much up to date... Next up is to sort this digital dash out and get the oil pressure and fuel level gauge in and start tidying stuff up aswell as a spanner check. Then it will be in for the carbs to be setup

[Iain]

This is looking damned good now, can't wait to beat it round Donington, won't be long now

[Benn]

Check around the oil pump seal...

[scott.parker]

lol two Ian/Iain's with matching cars!! maybe i should respray mine white so when Paul's done his all of them look the same!

Pretty much all done now then dude?

Scott

[tom reid]

This is looking damned good now, can't wait to beat it round Donington, won't be long now

I know who my money's going on.lol

[Iain]

:(

[nova ian]

Lol at Iain & Tom!!

Scott: Yea it's getting there now, biggest jobs are the digital dash wiring and oil leak. Rest of the stuff is just tidying stuff up and bolting on final bits

[Cle]

Wow looks mega clean :thumb:

[nova ian]

Done some more on this over the past couple of weeks, but not got any pics.

Stripped the timing belt off to investigate the oil leak, and thought it was the crank seal as it didn't look to be seated properly. So ordered a new one, fitted it along with a bead of sealant around the outer edge, rebuilt it all and ran it up, and it's still leaking as bad! Don't think it's the crank seal though as it's deffonatley coming from higher up. We saw a big drip from the thermostat housing onto the ledge of the engine mount. It deffo wasn't water either... Really annoying as the cam seals look to be dry, rocker cover gasket looks dry too. And can't see it being from between the head and block (touch wood and everything crossed anyway!!)

I'm going to strip the timing belt off again and get the back plate off, reassemble without it or the alt belt and run it up again so I have a clear view of the side of the engine and hopefully be able to spot something. Really disheartening though as I'm so close to completion now :(

Also semi got the digi dash working with thanks to Iain and his multi meter! Cheers mate. Gave the drivers side floor and footwell a lick of fresh paint aswell the back bench area as I had a slight brake fluid leak a while back. Seats & harnesses are all back in and even put my helmet hammock in aswell which I got for Xmas 2 years ago lol

[Iain]

Digi dash all working except oil light still yeah? What do you plan with that, new sender?

[nova ian]

Digi dash all working except oil light still yeah? What do you plan with that, new sender?

Yep, although not tried the rev counter yet.

As for sender I'm going to have a fiddle with the connections and hopefully some of your luck with the same problem will rub off on mine!! If not have to look at getting a new sender although its 40 quid that could have gone to better thing :(

[Count Vaux Alot]

Looking great mate!

[nova ian]

Small update, not got any further with finding the oil leak, thats sundays job!

Decided to have a go at DIY flocking! I got a frost flocking kit off Iain and decided to flock the dash pod, heater vent & clock section and also the headlight switch part. I knew the DIY method wasn't brilliant but for the cost i'm quite happy with the results...

Took one piece of dash & gave it a rub down with 600 grit wet & dry

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/NovaFlock1.jpg

Degreased with some pannel wipe
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/NovaFlock2.jpg

Said flocking kit. Thanks Iain!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/NovaFlock2a.jpg

Lather some glue on & squeeze some flock over and job done!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/NovaFlock3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/NovaFlock4.jpg

The corner of this one didn't come out great so will dab a bit more glue on and redo it once dry
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/NovaFlock5.jpg

I'm pretty happy with the results so far, have to see what it dries like. But my god its a messy job!!

Also here's a couple of pics of a few other bits I've done on the car (Sorry for poor quality! I'll get some better ones on sunday)

Wiper on and setup, Also seats back in with harnesses
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/NovaWiper2.jpg

Door Bars and floor painted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/NovaInside2.jpg

Rear Bench area also painted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/NovaInside3.jpg

OMP Helmet Hammock in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/NovaInside1.jpg

As said going to look into the oil leak again on Sunday and fingers crossed I can find the issue and resolve it easily :)

[Iain]

That flocking looks like it came out well, quite like the helmet hammock too looks useful

[nova ian]

Also got myself a nice single axle car trailer yesterday :)

[The Simps]

Nice :D

[scott.parker]

Looks ace mate, really like yours an Iain's now they have come on loads..

Any flockit left over you think, lol enough to the same again on mine??

Scott

[Mike]

Nicely nice, this & Iain's Id say are possibly two of the best real world budget builds on here at the mo.

[nova ian]

More investigation into the oil leak today, and fingers & toes and everything else crossed, I think I've found the problem!!

Stripped timing belt off again :roll:

Looks like its the camshaft oil seals leaking.... On the pictures I've circled where you can see some oil that has collected on the bottom edges of the seal seats. The exahust cam looks to be the worst as I can see from the back plate that its running down the back onto the top of the engine mount. This would also make sense as to why I saw the drops of oil from the thermostat housing.

Anyways some pics...

Inlet cam oil seal
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/inletcam.jpg

Exhaust cam oil seal
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/exhaustcam.jpg

And oil that has collected on the top of engine mount
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/mount.jpg

On the plus side the crankshaft seal we did last week looks to be nice and dry now :d

So until I get some new seals next week I left it at this point and just gave everywhere a wipe down. Next up I painted up the mirror covers from the mirrors I got from Countvaux, cheers for them James :thumb:

Nice and bright!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/mirror.jpg

Then flocked the headlight switch surround
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/flock.jpg

[MK999]

What shade of orange is that? As it's spot on :d PM if you wish to save everyone copying it lol

[nova ian]

Orange is just plasti-cote fluorescent orange. It's a nice bright one :)

[MK999]

Noted :) Cheers :d

[Harvey]

I was just flicking through your diary and thought to myself how old/what sort of mileage have the cams done?

Could it be that the cams are worn where the seals sit and it’s actually the cams at fault and not the seals. It could also be the end cap not sealed properly. I would remove the seals and take the end cap off. Check the cam for wear at the location of the seal, pop a new seal on and then smear the underside of the end caps face to head with sealer to make sure oil isn't leaking there. Job done and happy days no more leaks, fingers crossed for you.

[nova ian]

Hey Harvey, I can't remember what sort of mileage the engine has done. However when rebuilding I was told by a couple of people in the know that it's insides were in very good condition.

I did do the cam seals last weekend and have conquered the oil leak from the cams, however the Crank still looks to be seeping slightly, so just going to keep my eye on that for now. Just need to get my wiring finished for the dash... Especially having a little accident and frying my fuel pump wire! Not good!

Also cheers to Iain for giving me hand

[The Simps]

Are you not hooning this round a track yet??? :p

[Iain]

Especially having a little accident and frying my fuel pump wire! Not good!

That smoke scared the hell outta me lol At least nothing major happened

Simps are you hooning yours yet? :p

[MK999]

Simps are you hooning yours yet? :p

Ask him how long the wishbones are, I dare ya! lol

[Prey]

looking forward to a nosey round it mate - and hearing it! ill drop that fusebox off on sat mornin if your about?

also hows it running with the carbs etc - u done any tweaking?