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Here's mine from Billing. Only taken quickly on iPhone so no majestic arty farty shots I'm afraid.
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Hi, love your photos, i'd them all. :)
i love this car soo much, you sir are a legend keep up the good work.
Rick
Thank you very much.
Do you not get stone chips on the bottom of your wings and doors without mudflaps?
Ben what colour is ur bumpers? they look great just like the rest of the car! :)
Do you not get stone chips on the bottom of your wings and doors without mudflaps?
No, don't think i've ever had one. I wouldn't think stones would flick that way anyway.. Water and mud yes. Plus i hate the look/fit of mudflaps on Novas.
Ben what colour is ur bumpers? they look great just like the rest of the car! :)
Metallic Grey ;)
Thank you
I started to see small chips on my wings maybe our roads are worse over here. Your car looks mint
Oh, odd. Thank you too :)
Few small updates from before billing.
Striped front and rear bumpers off as they were marked and peppered with stone chips. The bodyshop did a great job squeezing me in and getting the primered and re painted in time.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1049_zpss28nfcwv.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1049_zpss28nfcwv.jpg.html)
Gave the rear panel a good clean and wax. Looked ok too which is nice.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1051_zpsoaw9br8t.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1051_zpsoaw9br8t.jpg.html)
Bumper sanded back, i took my time and 320'ed them both.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1052_zpsbizmugag.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1052_zpsbizmugag.jpg.html)
But they needed more so where 180'd and primed for a better finish.
All painted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1079_zps89cnppk6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1079_zps89cnppk6.jpg.html)
Nice straight outta the gun finish.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1080_zpsfjspvjke.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1080_zpsfjspvjke.jpg.html)
Next up an issues i'd had a while.
On my roof i had some water marks/a spray wax/sealant topup marks that would not come out no matter how much i polished.
If you look at the door line to the skye, you can see one of the patches, very hard to photo, but easy to see in the light/by eye.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1073_zps5vovugzr.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1073_zps5vovugzr.jpg.html)
So the only way i could fit it was by sanding them off...
3000 grit finishing paper was used.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1081_zpsdji1czuo.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1081_zpsdji1czuo.jpg.html)
Light reflection as comparison.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1082_zpscni9xmuz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1082_zpscni9xmuz.jpg.html)
Buff buff time.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1088_zpsg9zwrqyq.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1088_zpsg9zwrqyq.jpg.html)
I wont bored you with what i used, but was finished with 3 coats of wax.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1087_zpszs6c2w8e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1087_zpszs6c2w8e.jpg.html)
Colour coded wash pad.... Oh yes :D:lmao:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1091_zpseucjqamd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1091_zpseucjqamd.jpg.html)
Next up was the drive to Billing. I didn't wanna take any stone chip chances so... Out can the detailing low tac tape. Something i've always wanted to do :lmao:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1092_zpsisuyuctv.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1092_zpsisuyuctv.jpg.html)
Billing was ace. Weather was just right really.
Johnny A took this amazing photo that i love, as it kinda shows what i aim for in my eyes bay.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/VBOA%20At%20Billing%202015/FB_IMG_1437686609657_zpsqdbue0ek.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/VBOA%20At%20Billing%202015/FB_IMG_1437686609657_zpsqdbue0ek.jpg.html)
All was good till as we left there was heavy rain. Like lashing it down!
This is where things got tricky. The car start to kinda miss, in a odd way. Like a stalling way rather than a miss. I could only put it down to water getting in to my air filter. As there was so much standing water on the road...
Stop for a bit, big thanks to Dan for coming back to see what was up.
When the rain clearing the car was ok again. Queue 100 miles of fine running, boost, lighting it up as i left roundabouts.
25 miles away from my Mrs's house the rain start again... Mega heavy again. Road surface was like a swimming pool. Queue small prob again but worse... Car struggled up the hill. Had to give in and pull over... Rain wasn't stopping. Had to call recovery :grr:
So parked on the smallest bit of "hard shoulder" ever! My mirror was over the white line, in lashing rain, I sat under the motorway bridge.. Watching huge lorries pass with in inches of my car.. Waiting to see it fly up the road smashed in to the front of a artic truck.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/VBOA%20At%20Billing%202015/IMAG1106_zpsxzkdh6rm.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/VBOA%20At%20Billing%202015/IMAG1106_zpsxzkdh6rm.jpg.html)
Almost 3 hours later i was sat in a fully covered over recovery truck that normally has Bentleys and other high end cars in.
Also found out i was maybe 200 yards from a big layby with bus shelter in it... GREAT!
So that is kinda it really... Well to add in. any one that says my car doesn't get dirty..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1112_zpsuz7lzfc8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1112_zpsuz7lzfc8.jpg.html)
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That was the Monday after Billing... I washed and re waxed it that morning.
Took a few pics after Billing too with my GoPro.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/5rs_zpsv8olv2xz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/5rs_zpsv8olv2xz.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/1rs1_zpswpug0tvb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/1rs1_zpswpug0tvb.jpg.html)
I won Show a shine 1st place at Billing too. Which is an award that i hold very highly.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/1rs_zpsicbggb0k.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Road%20trips%20and%20Photo%20shoots/1rs_zpsicbggb0k.jpg.html)
The Simps
23-07-15, 11:43 PM
Congrats on the award Benn, shame about the running issues but I'm sure you'll find a way to sort it.
Ian_Gsi16v
24-07-15, 07:35 AM
Love this, always looks so tidy! I take it it's no longer a daily driver?
Turbo rims are definitely the best look for it IMO. Am I correct in thinking you had a polished set?
Congrats on the award Benn, shame about the running issues but I'm sure you'll find a way to sort it.
Cheers Si,
I think a better designed air box and maybe one of the incased air filters with a feed that's out of the way.
Love this, always looks so tidy! I take it it's no longer a daily driver?
Turbo rims are definitely the best look for it IMO. Am I correct in thinking you had a polished set?
Thank you very much. I try and use it as much as i can. I don't drive it to work tho as i have a work van.
I do like the turbo rims, but just find them not showey enough... If that makes sense.
I did have a polished set yes. But was offered a good price for that.
totalnova
24-07-15, 01:49 PM
I have to agree Ben the alloys are the only thing that I'm not to keen on, everything else is just perfection though.
nova_niek
27-07-15, 08:38 AM
Was good to meet up again Benn, albeit a tad brief. Not to worry though, there's always Billing 2016. Well impressed with the bay, also very much liking the pic by Johnny A. Hope you get the shite weather running troubles sorted.
I have to agree Ben the alloys are the only thing that I'm not to keen on, everything else is just perfection though.
I love them, i just find them not enough... hard to explain really. plus i dont like it there are 2 other Novas on them now...
Was good to meet up again Benn, albeit a tad brief. Not to worry though, there's always Billing 2016. Well impressed with the bay, also very much liking the pic by Johnny A. Hope you get the shite weather running troubles sorted.
Very true, next time we'll have a longer chat, i find there always seems to be something to do a billing, which is annoying.
Bit of an update.
Since my dampness issues on the way back from Billing, I've remade and designed my "air box" I wanted to box it in more and add in a air feed from a drier location.
How it started. IT was never a finished item by the way.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4731_zpsl7fbgoqw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4731_zpsl7fbgoqw.jpg.html)
My redesign in MS paint..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/1_zpsdy8bo4to.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/1_zpsdy8bo4to.jpg.html)
Out with the plastic welding gear. I'm using another box i bought for parts.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4732_zpsrvcxrk5y.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4732_zpsrvcxrk5y.jpg.html)
Built the side up as i think that is where most of the water was getting in. Out and wrapping it around the front more too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4739_zpscmkdt0yd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4739_zpscmkdt0yd.jpg.html)
Added some triangleaction in for strength.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4740_zps2ruhse7m.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4740_zps2ruhse7m.jpg.html)
Then built the front up to inclose more.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4748_zps2eyhvi0l.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4748_zps2eyhvi0l.jpg.html)
THen i looked at where the afm/filter sat. Wanted to move that around a bit. So box off, pipe work out.
Cut a few lines in to open up and then rewelded.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4735_zpstnouozlb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4735_zpstnouozlb.jpg.html)
This aloud me to pull it around a bit more so it was pointing down and in more. No after welding pics as it wasnt a tidy job :(
So before...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4733_zpsqri8vfcz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4733_zpsqri8vfcz.jpg.html)
Then after, bit more flow room there.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4748_zps2eyhvi0l.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4748_zps2eyhvi0l.jpg.html)
Next up i wanted to duct air in, from under the headlight, as it will be dry there ineven in heavy rain.
Bought my self a nice big chassis punch tool to get a nice shape. Hole and repaint.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4747_zpsjzibngf4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4747_zpsjzibngf4.jpg.html)
Ducting in, not happy with it tho, is untidy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4745_zps2joymita.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4745_zps2joymita.jpg.html)
Sit nicely under the headlight, but want to tidy it up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4746_zpstu82rrju.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4746_zpstu82rrju.jpg.html)
Ran it in to the box and behind the AFM, fluting up to the filter. You can just see it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4748_zps2eyhvi0l.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4748_zps2eyhvi0l.jpg.html)
Added a bit on the bottom pointing in to the bumper, as there was a gap at the front. Where i could see water getting in easily...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4750_zpsrcnqjzwz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4750_zpsrcnqjzwz.jpg.html)
Fast fordward to the sat, all ready to drive up to Retro Rides.
Fast forward 35miles, having a bit of a play around with a Astra VXR. I pass him and pull back in, see him flash me.. Then notice the smoke. Look down, oil on! Quickly switch off and dip the clutch.. Cost as long as i can, as i know there is a juc coming up.. Didn't make it. Stopped just before it.. No brakes on the pass side. F**king car.
Get out, to find oil all up the side to the windows.. all the way down the side, all over the whole boot. Pass wheel is covered. Rear wheel face is coated too... Look in my front arch to see....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4756_zpskzvexjjg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4756_zpskzvexjjg.jpg.html)
F**King GREAT!
3hours and alot of messing about later...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1147_zpsz40u9lhh.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1147_zpsz40u9lhh.jpg.html)
Got home just after 12.30.
Did you see me at the show? I was there in sprit thanks Dan.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/received_10156383620575206_zpspmoi8wfz.jpeg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/received_10156383620575206_zpspmoi8wfz.jpeg.html)
SAt there till the next day. Which is when i took the photo of the oil pipe hanging off and these...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4752_zpsry3rkcpg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4752_zpsry3rkcpg.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4753_zpstwdgd4cm.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4753_zpstwdgd4cm.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4755_zpsokozd92v.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4755_zpsokozd92v.jpg.html)
Well that the body rust treated...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4759_zpsxmtrjzoy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4759_zpsxmtrjzoy.jpg.html)
Was dripping from the caliper and the disc...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4757_zpsoqaxbx8o.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4757_zpsoqaxbx8o.jpg.html)
Stripped the pads out, disc off. Both soaked and cleaned with brake cleaner. Look ok, but not driven it yet.
Wheel arch was fully de-greased and washed off, had to paint de-greaser on from the top windows down. All down the pass side, the whole of the boot was done. Did the main flats of the floor too. Did the front of the rear wheel and tyre.
WAshed it off, snow foamed and then given a light quick-wax.
Dropped the cooler off, am gonna see about getting new lines make with prober ends. But lil worried why it blew off in the first place...
Swaged ends are definitely a good idea having seen that. Mine were done at Protec but weren't that expensive. What oil pressure do you run?
Standard Zlet pump pressure. I haven't tested it was a number gauge, which i want too now. On the Nova gauge it sits just underfull when cold. When warm it sits at 3/4 mark.
I've ordered a psi/bar gauge so i can test it, as i don't want it to blow from some where else if i fix the lines.
Gonna get prob ends on the lines that wont come apart. THe 2 jubliblee clips that where on the fitting where both very very tight. I couldnt push it back on when i remove it.
nova_stee
27-08-15, 06:34 PM
Just remove the oil cooler its not like your hamering the car on track
That's what i was gonna do, while sorting the lines out. But the Zlet doesn't look like you can.
I wanted to do the Clet/xe way use the 8v pipe and remove the sandwich plate. But there is none of that on a let. The plate seems to be all part of the pump.
Plus i dont know how hot it gets, never run one with the xe, but did with the let just cause of more heat....
Zlet is still a sandwich plate is it not? Could always loop the lines back on themselves by the pump.
Mine runs about 90psi cold and when revving and drops to about 50psi.
Yeah looks just like the C just no screw in pipe bit. And yeah i could, that is another way.
I'll see what the guy at the hose place says and when he can make me some... If not i'll loop them on sat/sunday.
Hhmm seems i missed an small update.
Had new lines made up. New lines rated to 400psi and crimped ends.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4761_zpspidooxzn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4761_zpspidooxzn.jpg.html)
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Very stiff, but got them all tucked away. Done about 300miles since and they've been fine.
Always fancied a set of these, so when i saw some pop up on ebay i had to have them... Spent a bit to much really.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1213_zpsvx4p5apl.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1213_zpsvx4p5apl.jpg.html)
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Had a plan to open then up and maybe make another pair.
Then i took the really really badly cut glass out, they are full of fiber glass. Bit disappointed with them really. The adjustment doesn't work at all either.
So think i will make my self another pair and do it right, plastic welded them all up. That way they'll all work correct.
Cooler lines look proper mate. Who made them up for you?!? I know Pirtek make these sort of things.
There is a hydo hose place down the road from me. Same kinda thing as Pirtek, but half the price.
All that came to 25£
ben doodar
17-11-15, 11:19 PM
I saw those mirrors on eBay I think Benn. If you look at the diagonal line that goes up to the right it stops about 3/4 from the top. Where as if you look at a standard mirror the diagonal line goes from corner to corner if you know what I mean.
looks as though they have cut a couple of inches from the middle then stuck the end back on. Shame really but I'm sure you'll do a much better job.
brainsnova
18-11-15, 01:07 AM
Can you not start a dispute about the mirrors and recoup some money back or all your money back and return them
I saw those mirrors on eBay I think Benn. If you look at the diagonal line that goes up to the right it stops about 3/4 from the top. Where as if you look at a standard mirror the diagonal line goes from corner to corner if you know what I mean.
looks as though they have cut a couple of inches from the middle then stuck the end back on. Shame really but I'm sure you'll do a much better job.
Having fitted them, i think you're right. the ends are more rounded I can't really work out what they've done. as they are shorted than std mirrors but in a odd way.
Can you not start a dispute about the mirrors and recoup some money back or all your money back and return them
Not really, nothing was said how they where made...
Had a play with fitting... But before this is what i found when i took the "glass" out.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1247_zpsjozkhx8y.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1247_zpsjozkhx8y.jpg.html)
You can see the care taken in making...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1248_zpslfy83np9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1248_zpslfy83np9.jpg.html)
Oh, it's like a mine. A mine for fibre glass...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1249_zpsifrhbgac.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1249_zpsifrhbgac.jpg.html)
Next up fitting. I even found the Trim that fits around them to get the proper look...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1253_zpsx5swurmy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1253_zpsx5swurmy.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1255_zpsqpg5olda.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1255_zpsqpg5olda.jpg.html)
With a standard length mirror on top. So they are shorter. But you can see the shape is wrong.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1256_zps3p2mrg5v.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1256_zps3p2mrg5v.jpg.html)
From behind... OOoo :gay:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1257_zpsuezhzyfr.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1257_zpsuezhzyfr.jpg.html)
Inside view. Impressed how much view you still get.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1250_zpsahk7aiaw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1250_zpsahk7aiaw.jpg.html)
But the glass shape and finish hurts me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1251_zps2mtbj73o.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1251_zps2mtbj73o.jpg.html)
More to come.
Shame they're not done properly, you like them enough to make a new set then? I always like the Astra mirrors on yours I must admit.
you can get a mirror cut to size easily enough!!!!
lee coley
18-11-15, 04:29 PM
They look shit..
Sorry Benn they look very poor, really let the car down. I am sure you can make a better set :)
Me not like them mirrors
Get them back on eBay and get a set off Scott
ben doodar
18-11-15, 07:09 PM
Me not like them mirrors
Get them back on eBay and get a set off Scott
Scott sent me a few pics of how he did his mirrors. Done a top job of them. Maybe speak to him see if he'd make you another set as I'm sorry but those are very poor.
Sorry i missed all these replies.
I've removed (well only fitted one mirror after seeing them) the mirrors as they are so badly made. THey will be back on ebay. utter shite, full of fiberglass and so badly made.
Wow, looks like i've been slacking. TBh i've just been enjoying and driving the car and using it as a work van. Carrying my welding gear about to weld up a Astra GTE and a Nova.
But then thought its time i took it apart and said "i've got loads of time..." remember those words kids.
First off, i did lots of reading and saved all the photos i could for ref reasons. So i could finally do the Corsa servo and mc swap.
found there's lots of things missing from write ups over it. Mostly cause people did the swap with dashes out.
First, you can't get this out with the dash in... Que up the grinder...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4976_zpslwhkcw14.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4976_zpslwhkcw14.jpg.html)
Next the Nova pedal assembly bits wont come out with the steering column in. Now i wanted to remove that anyway due to this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4984_zpse48an8s3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4984_zpse48an8s3.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4983_zpswkkgqty8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4983_zpswkkgqty8.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4985_zpsd2potnxu.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4985_zpsd2potnxu.jpg.html)
Damage that was caused years ago due to someone putting mole grips on it when it didn't have a steering wheel on it.
Getting the snapoff bolt thing out was being a nightmare, again due to a fitted dash. Luckly my belt sander fitted in the gap and worked just right grinding the top off. With the column out i got the pedals out and started marking up.
found the backing plate would only just fit, had to trim the edge off too... So mark and.
Get a big hole saw and...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1588_zpsvsaurusp.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1588_zpsvsaurusp.jpg.html)
Gave me this..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1587_zps4jmgon92.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1587_zps4jmgon92.jpg.html)
Looking at other peoples photos it looked to far forward, The main hole was in the water channel. which wasn't gonna be good.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1589_zpsbkdeuzyi.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1589_zpsbkdeuzyi.jpg.html)
But that gave me this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4979_zpsvx9fac7j.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4979_zpsvx9fac7j.jpg.html)
After much talking and looking at photos. I worked out that people have cut down the backing plate! Which means it can all site father back.
Like this.
Which means you can have it sat like this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4988_zpszdsdhb5l.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4988_zpszdsdhb5l.jpg.html)
Much better.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4987_zpsocrivqok.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4987_zpsocrivqok.jpg.html)
But means the scuttle tray had to be re-drilled, meaning a big ass hole.
So i worked it out, plated up the first hole like so (lil untidy welding i know), then bare metal'ed it all to re seal and paint.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0023_zps3pvlt2r4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0023_zps3pvlt2r4.jpg.html)
Gave it a coat of etch primer.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0025_zpsbu5qstla.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0025_zpsbu5qstla.jpg.html)
Back under the dash, i've got this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4979_zpsubsgtkdb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4979_zpsubsgtkdb.jpg.html)
From here, i used the Nova pedal bit that bolts to the bulk head, Trimmed it down to use as a main support. Much cutting tiny amounts off, line up and repeating.
Getting it lined up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5015_zpsubv6ol8h.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5015_zpsubv6ol8h.jpg.html)
Grip in place, try and tack it in so its stronger enough to remove, but where it is you can see the join.. Que much arching and wire waste and very minimal tacking and much burning of my arm/wrist and swearing.
Got it out, and welded the f**k out of it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5028_zpsphdb0qny.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5028_zpsphdb0qny.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5027_zpsyueumk5p.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5027_zpsyueumk5p.jpg.html)
Added in some 90deg angled metal some extra strength.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5021_zpsl68yg9so.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5021_zpsl68yg9so.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5022_zpsbem896is.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5022_zpsbem896is.jpg.html)
Not the tidiest welding, but lots of penetration and strong as ****.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5024_zpsot8egd1o.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5024_zpsot8egd1o.jpg.html)
Now that bit of pedal assembly is kinda just pressed together. So added some weld on for me strength.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5030_zpsdapc2ech.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5030_zpsdapc2ech.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5020_zpstywjs2ks.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5020_zpstywjs2ks.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5029_zpst4cudyab.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5029_zpst4cudyab.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0008_zps0qzvg4qa.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0008_zps0qzvg4qa.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0006_zpsdphb3h2s.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0006_zpsdphb3h2s.jpg.html)
Got it so hot, the plastic insert in this bit melted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5019_zpsi1gmapqd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5019_zpsi1gmapqd.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5018_zpsjhdynlza.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5018_zpsjhdynlza.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1661_zpstxuhtfck.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1661_zpstxuhtfck.jpg.html)
Now i read in to support the clutch arm pivot bar. two threads, two different ways. I went with one..
Which this was done.. To the Corsa set up,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4979_zpsubsgtkdb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4979_zpsubsgtkdb.jpg.html)
Then you cut this away from the Nova parts..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1647_zpswt54ot12.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1647_zpswt54ot12.jpg.html)
To the do this,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1648_zpsbhywi4e6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1648_zpsbhywi4e6.jpg.html)
So it would look like this, but in the Corsa bit.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1650_zpstyziqwyw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1650_zpstyziqwyw.jpg.html)
See where it's going? You weld the Nova bit in to the Corsa bit to hold the clutch arm in place.
Now this is were it went wrong. Fit the clutch arm back in and i got this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4991_zpsbh6zrs2d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4991_zpsbh6zrs2d.jpg.html)
Why it is so far over?? Would never be able to weld the bit in to that..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4992_zpssywytpcv.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4992_zpssywytpcv.jpg.html)
Back to my ref photo... Bugger.
On the thread i was going with, James had cut the battery tray out and re-placed with a flat sheet, doing that he had move the Corsa pedal box over.. I didn't see that at the time. F**k.
Go to the other thread and see how he's done this bit. He (cheers IaIn) had used the Nova clutch support arm and welded that to the underside of the scuttle/battery tray. I liked that but wanted it removable with the rest. So i started cutting.
Bracket cut down.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5034_zpsgfxgifn1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5034_zpsgfxgifn1.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5036_zpssmogxd8j.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5036_zpssmogxd8j.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5034_zpsz80czcvj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5034_zpsz80czcvj.jpg.html)
Lined up.
Spotted in place.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5038_zpsolkex8io.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5038_zpsolkex8io.jpg.html)
Remove so it can be fully welded in.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5040_zpsjyeisjak.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5040_zpsjyeisjak.jpg.html)
As you can see there's a bit of a gap, so used the rest of the bracket to fill. As it was nice thick metal i could get it glowing and it would be strong. strong as f**k
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5041_zpsu3jogrks.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5041_zpsu3jogrks.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5042_zps5vzvcp6i.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5042_zps5vzvcp6i.jpg.html)
Inside welded too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1663_zps4w3f8mu3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1663_zps4w3f8mu3.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1662_zpsjvwuefnt.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1662_zpsjvwuefnt.jpg.html)
Cleaned up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0005_zps4jhtmsgg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0005_zps4jhtmsgg.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0001_zpsys9bu1ld.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0001_zpsys9bu1ld.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0004_zpslc9urnzs.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0004_zpslc9urnzs.jpg.html)
After it was ground down, i tested the clutch pedal, it was good. I then tested it was a bar and it doesn't move at all. Perfect.
Coat of direct to metal gloss black.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0019_zpsla8qfdyi.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0019_zpsla8qfdyi.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0018_zpsc2xw6k5m.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0018_zpsc2xw6k5m.jpg.html)
Painted all the pedals up to mate and look better.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0020_zpsqqxopizk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0020_zpsqqxopizk.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0021_zpsyix1xomf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0021_zpsyix1xomf.jpg.html)
With that dried in the 60deg! Temps in my conservatory.. Burn my hand on one bit!
Everything was refitted to mod the pedal.
This bit is annoying and it's in and out over and over... The pedal is a mix of Corsa top and Nova bottom, Cutting and welding... Got it in where i thought was right. but need to go back and mod it again as it's to high at the mo (i found on the drive to PVS)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1691_zpsxzpgkzkl.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1691_zpsxzpgkzkl.jpg.html)
Welding... Oooo look at the heat.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1693_zpshw7baaip.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1693_zpshw7baaip.jpg.html)
Cleaned the other side up, welded the join.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1690_zpsybenfmej.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1690_zpsybenfmej.jpg.html)
The added plate either side over the weld. then painted.
Next was to weld the servo base plate in.
Lined up with bolts.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1694_zps9p7bd4ca.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1694_zps9p7bd4ca.jpg.html)
Seam sealed in after a coat of etch.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1696_zpscxi8qdkx.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1696_zpscxi8qdkx.jpg.html)
You can see the bit i cut out at the start here and how far away it now is..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1697_zpswhscvdv9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1697_zpswhscvdv9.jpg.html)
I worked the sealant under the edge and across the front to reshape the water way around it...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1696_zpscxi8qdkx.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1696_zpscxi8qdkx.jpg.html)
While it was drying i fitted clinch/rivnuts in...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5045_zpsp6hurwne.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5045_zpsp6hurwne.jpg.html)
To hold my battery power point.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5044_zps5ymgiprm.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5044_zps5ymgiprm.jpg.html)
And one here...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5046_zpsfhwpmcnw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5046_zpsfhwpmcnw.jpg.html)
To hold..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5052_zpsf4z0von8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5052_zpsf4z0von8.jpg.html)
Drilled the bulk head brake union.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5047_zpsqskg5c4a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5047_zpsqskg5c4a.jpg.html)
The big hole was where the loom entered the car, which isnt used now...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5048_zps9rwjruhx.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5048_zps9rwjruhx.jpg.html)
Isn't needed so might as well remove it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5049_zpsbcnf7kge.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5049_zpsbcnf7kge.jpg.html)
That's where a small fire occurred.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1700_zpsrha3h0f3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1700_zpsrha3h0f3.jpg.html)
Not fun when your laying on the engine and have to rush and dive under the dash.
Last check.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5053_zpseujrdtsv.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5053_zpseujrdtsv.jpg.html)
Time for paint.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5055_zpsimdlauxn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5055_zpsimdlauxn.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5057_zpsz2q5rgj8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5057_zpsz2q5rgj8.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5060_zpstqsjc9sb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5060_zpstqsjc9sb.jpg.html)
On to my own hell.
Took of my nice brake lines... Binned them. As none of them are gonna be any use and started a fresh.... OH :(
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1705_zpsqpuecvqz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1705_zpsqpuecvqz.jpg.html)
Stress level 7.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1710_zpsuyk7plco.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1710_zpsuyk7plco.jpg.html)
Brake line bulk head fitting, 6 quid each! Thank you to every who offered me tips on the right pipe flair to fit these. fitted 3, 2 for the pair of front lines, 1 for the single rear line i run.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1716_zps3xz0215y.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1716_zps3xz0215y.jpg.html)
Stress level Omega (11)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1732_zpsq3zgz9bn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1732_zpsq3zgz9bn.jpg.html)
Heart attack stress level. All because i want brake lines perfect (they arnt) that wont be seen!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1746_zpssd7uv6nl.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1746_zpssd7uv6nl.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5062_zpshoniwcn1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5062_zpshoniwcn1.jpg.html)
Painted the servo.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1703_zpsjwhlqug5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1703_zpsjwhlqug5.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1708_zpspu8dovdo.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1708_zpspu8dovdo.jpg.html)
Lines back out and all painted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1748_zpsi7aqigvh.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1748_zpsi7aqigvh.jpg.html)
Started to fit them and found my drivers side bulk head fitting is right on the back of the fuse box! So had re-drill the hole, move it along to clean it and re make the frigging line. Loom holes annoys me as it's not that tidy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5066_zpsbimsz52g.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5066_zpsbimsz52g.jpg.html)
Lines refitted.
Note new longer line.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5073_zpsby7mx4tp.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5073_zpsby7mx4tp.jpg.html)
These two arnt 100% the same, but close.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5077_zpsmveiyqq9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5077_zpsmveiyqq9.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5078_zpsn5k1oljo.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5078_zpsn5k1oljo.jpg.html)
Where i'm working..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5063_zpsbayidyuq.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5063_zpsbayidyuq.jpg.html)
Pedals going back in all painted and tried.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5069_zpst5aqkmcs.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5069_zpst5aqkmcs.jpg.html)
Everything back in. Filled up with 5.1 fluid.. Big thanks to Dan who helped me bleed them...
Bleed everything, pedal started feeling good, when Pete notice some fluid. I didn't spilt any! GReat!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5079_zpsipxpnhpf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5079_zpsipxpnhpf.jpg.html)
Fluid was leaking out from under the servo! Took the Mc off and it felt dry. But much off been leaking through the seal in to the servo. FFS!
Hour later after a message or two and Nemise has a servo and mc and he was taking it off! As my dad happened to be 15 mins away from it. Big thanks to Ben for that.
Few days later and i had bled all the new fluid out and stripped it all again.
Doing the swap. am annoyed i should of painted the servo before fitting... But was running out of time.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5080_zpsxdpmgb4h.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5080_zpsxdpmgb4h.jpg.html)
Picked up a pressure bleed kit, so i didn't have to bug Dan to help me after work. Got it all bled up and a great feeling pedal.
Due to where the servo is, the pipe would of been a bit of a rubbish angle. So popped to see my good friend in the hydo place with the servo pipe fitting, who found me one of these. Founds some "new" (read old stock from my work) servo pipe i had in stock.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1766_zps3w66ovan.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1766_zps3w66ovan.jpg.html)
Made the hose up. Connect up my wiring, new end on the main power and 2 on the smaller wires.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1765_zpsoj6v6l3v.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1765_zpsoj6v6l3v.jpg.html)
All heat shunk and fitted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5085_zps0pvapxxh.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5085_zps0pvapxxh.jpg.html)
Was never happy with this white plastic on the clutch cable.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5068_zpscbhtsbte.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5068_zpscbhtsbte.jpg.html)
So painted it black. Looks much better with the chromed bracket it sits in.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5072_zps3k2p0cfj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5072_zps3k2p0cfj.jpg.html)
Car started first time. That was good.
So now we're at Sat morning before PVS.
Huge thanks to Dan here.
I'd be struggling to get the steering column to fit right. Finally remove the "new" column i'd fitted, found of a mk1 column is shorter than a mk2!!
So had to refit my column, remember the state of it?
Dan sat and hand filed it! Am still gonna replace it tho.
Before...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4985_zpsovzyyrmg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_4985_zpsovzyyrmg.jpg.html)
After,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1770_zpsezloqpfd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1770_zpsezloqpfd.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1771_zpsogyl2hvt.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1771_zpsogyl2hvt.jpg.html)
While he was Legendary it up.
I had to cut up my scuttle cover, as the MC and fluid tanks sit alot higher. It's not finished dont worry. This was a run out of time finish.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1780_zpshobm8luc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1780_zpshobm8luc.jpg.html)
And i fitted the temp panel i had made up to cover the holes in the bulk head... Till i can weld them up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1782_zpsukowjdd4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1782_zpsukowjdd4.jpg.html)
Leads up up to now. Few things to note.
Pedal is fantastic, braking is 50 times better than the Nova braking.
But the pedal needs lowering. As you really have to lift your foot up off the power to brake, which i'm not happy with, but is semi easy fix.
BRoadGhost
17-06-16, 07:43 PM
All change then! That'll give a more direct feel I expect & neaten up the minty bay no end.
~ Increase the gas flow when doing such thicknesses if possible since these must be structural; open spots in weld pools are a tell tale.
Yea pedal and braking are much better and nicer now. Haven't used them in anger yet tho.
Ah i was gonna see if anyone knew why i sometimes get that bubbly weld...
nova_niek
30-06-16, 10:05 AM
Benn, once again you are beyond amazing. Excellent write up and lots of clear pics. Looking forward to having a nosey again at Billing.
If only I had 1% of your determination, the pile of rust that once was my Red Shed would be moving under its own steam.
Thank you Niek, i took alot of photos as i found find ref photos before i start where a bit lacking.
plus i wanted to highlight the issues i had.
Will be good to see you at Billing again.
And you just gonna dive in and get cracking.
Started making a set of stubby mirrors. Have liked them for ages, started in Feb... Got these far.
Marked it up and started cutting...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1449_zpsncplyt1k.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1449_zpsncplyt1k.jpg.html)
Then my soldering iron died so i treated my self to a much more heavy duty one that says will do plastic welding.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1443_zpsunhi7sua.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1443_zpsunhi7sua.jpg.html)
All welded up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1463_zpsfgdygqjt.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1463_zpsfgdygqjt.jpg.html)
Test fit, you can see how much shorter it is...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1449_zpsncplyt1k.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1449_zpsncplyt1k.jpg.html)
More so here, this is the size of the bit cut out...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMG_4938_zpseyhhlchh.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMG_4938_zpseyhhlchh.jpg.html)
Sanded it off, very light coat of black fiber glass to cover the weld tracks..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1465_zpsaafyes0s.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1465_zpsaafyes0s.jpg.html)
All sanded down, ready for primer.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1472_zpsd5nd7qc7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1472_zpsd5nd7qc7.jpg.html)
Then set about cutting the casing down.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1452_zpsgtnso3df.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1452_zpsgtnso3df.jpg.html)
Put the casing on, to check it all fitted and lined up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1451_zps40cjdbnj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1451_zps40cjdbnj.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1456_zpscq0bxniu.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1456_zpscq0bxniu.jpg.html)
Wanted the cover and the main case to still be two parts as i think it's nicer and if there's a prob i put it part.
That was as far as i got. Picked up just after PVS, thought quickly do the other one and get them them on for Billing..
Sat in the garage. Total mind blank. Couldn't figure it how as to how i did it, even with the photos i took.
First one took just under 2 hours. 2nd one took almost 4! I just couldn't do it. So it's no where near as well made and am not happy with it, so gonna get another cover and make another.
But... There's the finished item.
Fitting in the garage, found the trim for behind them too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/received_10154413596782755_zpsnvufbglc.jpeg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/received_10154413596782755_zpsnvufbglc.jpeg.html)
Want the std kinda paint feel, so the covers are Arden blue and the casing is bumper grey to match the trim.
Then on a lil drive...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1895_zpsungrrxcg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG1895_zpsungrrxcg.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG18972_zpsjmbezy1o.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG18972_zpsjmbezy1o.jpg.html)
And of the car with them on... Just because.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG18932_zpsyrjuvvee.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Stubby%20Mirror%20build/IMAG18932_zpsyrjuvvee.jpg.html)
bazzap8389
05-08-16, 05:33 PM
Nice work Benn looks brilliant :thumb:
Good work mate, love the detail as always!!!!
Loving the front spoiler, loads of extra downforce from that aswell ;););)
BRoadGhost
05-08-16, 10:17 PM
Mirrors are a great step forwards from what was on before imo; not so much a fan of the bonnet addition
That's the soldering iron I have too ~ the only iron a man should posses!
Mirrors look great. Really like the fab also on the corsa pedal set up. Great attention to detail Benn
Nice work Benn looks brilliant :thumb:
Thank you Sir.
Good work mate, love the detail as always!!!!
Loving the front spoiler, loads of extra downforce from that aswell ;););)
Cheers dude, lol with the way it now flaps about, it wont help down force at all..
Mirrors are a great step forwards from what was on before imo; not so much a fan of the bonnet addition
That's the soldering iron I have too ~ the only iron a man should posses!
Thank you, glad you like, bonnet "bra" is purely there to protect it. Saves getting the bonnet painted again and again.
The iron is a good bit of kit, had to take the bulb out of it tho, as i'm working with in right near my face. After a while it really gets to your eyes.
Mirrors look great. Really like the fab also on the corsa pedal set up. Great attention to detail Benn
Thank you, i really like how they look. Look much nicer plus where they fit better and have the trims on, i dont get a window noise thru them like i did the Astra ones. Which bugged me, more so cause i couldn't find where it was from.
The pedal might not look as pretty as i could of made it, but its really strong and works great. So i'm more than happy with it. Plus the braking is soooooo much better! Pad gets proper hot and sticky now.
On that note, i've now dialed the rear pressure down a full turn. After pulling a 180 when i broke late and hard.
BRoadGhost
08-08-16, 07:27 PM
lol bulb out was the first thing I did too! I mean what ever next :P
ha like we is twins..
Or that it's annoying as funk being there.
ben doodar
11-08-16, 09:33 PM
Awesome work Benn those mirrors look brilliant. I knew you'd be able to make a good job of making a set.
I love your dedication to the car and how it's constantly evolving. Surely can't be much else you'd change on it now?
Thank you very much Ben,
At the start i was a lil worried i wouldn't be able to figure out how to do it nicely, But Scott gave me a few tips. Then when i had the case in my hand it all kinda just feel inline and i started cutting.
So annoying that the other side gave me grief, But know where i went wrong. so making another should be easier.
I just see things i want to make better/right. I'm still wanting to sort better wheels out. Then i can do the brake upgrades i want to do too. So there are a few things i want to do.
Could do with a full repaint too to tidy it up.
The Simps
14-08-16, 08:31 AM
Nova is looking gay as ever Benn, nice work :thumb:
djbrowney
02-10-16, 05:38 PM
:eek: cant believe you still have the car :thumb:
Still looks as good as ever :)
:eek: cant believe you still have the car :thumb:
Still looks as good as ever :)
Thank you Sir, still using your brace and arb spacers...lol
nova_pipi
13-12-16, 10:18 PM
Just finished reading through from the very beginning, took me a good few weeks reading a few pages a day but such an awesome read and the attention to detail is incredible and even more so that you drive it every day, awesome work and can't wait to see more
Thank you very much. Hope you enjoyed the read.
Cars sat in the garage at the mo, awaiting a exhaust mods and the engine coming out for a few engine bay re-mods...
The Simps
14-12-16, 01:35 PM
Still taking engine out through the top Ben? ;)
nova_niek
14-12-16, 01:57 PM
Thank you very much. Hope you enjoyed the read.
Cars sat in the garage at the mo, awaiting a exhaust mods and the engine coming out for a few engine bay re-mods...
Benn, you are a man possessed. Taking the engine out for a few mods... Mental. Have a beer mate. [emoji1]
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nova_pipi
15-12-16, 10:44 PM
It was an extremely good read, theres so many bits that you dont quite realise the extent that you've gone too.
Aeesome work
Still taking engine out through the top Ben? ;)
ALWAYS! Cant see why anyone wouldn't.. lol
Sadly might have to come out again in the next few weeks.
Benn, you are a man possessed. Taking the engine out for a few mods... Mental. Have a beer mate. [emoji1]
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Sadly what i'll be doing and where means it needs to out to do the work. I'd rather not if i'm honest.
It was an extremely good read, theres so many bits that you dont quite realise the extent that you've gone too.
Aeesome work
I'll be honest, there's a few things i see on other people car and think "that's not right.. why's that there?" Cause i've forgotten i've done something too it.
But i'm glad as for me its all the little stuff you notice that make cars for me. I love seeing a build where you think "oh i love that they've...."
Thank you too.
Haven't been around the Nova for a couple of years due to a very close bereavement. So need to start my motivation up again. What do I do? I read this build thread and catch up from what I last saw! It's done the trick nicely, thank you. I will definitely have to recommission it and start enjoying it again. Maybe even get it to Billing this year.
Oh, and I like that you always reply to all comments. Nice touch.
Sorry to hear that, but glad you're feeling the Nova love again. Glad i could help with that too.
Deffo get it up and running and to Billing. Rolling in the summer sun with the roof back will be great!
Hhhmm been awhile since i updated this.
After all my ill running i changed some some BLACK plugs and fitted a new lambda,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1986_zpsva6vdzto.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG1986_zpsva6vdzto.jpg.html)
This seems to have helped. Haven't had the bad running again.
Been very lazy up to crimbo, well, when i should of been playing cars, i've been in the gym or sat. Just tv lol. But though i should get on with something, as i've been putting off bay repairs.
So today i cracked on....
Starting to strip,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5105_zpsewwylu5d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5105_zpsewwylu5d.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5106_zpst3ddy0xj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5106_zpst3ddy0xj.jpg.html)
Turbo off, pipe work off, rad out... Water all over the place.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5109_zpsesvevu11.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5109_zpsesvevu11.jpg.html)
Vac pipes off, looming being unplugged.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5111_zps5bqfujfj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMG_5111_zps5bqfujfj.jpg.html)
Looms ready to be removed, engines ready to come out bar the pass shaft.
While taking the drivers shaft out i notice my tyres have rubbed thru my make shift oil line shields. Don't know what i can do to protect them....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23742_zpsedjqrgvy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23742_zpsedjqrgvy.jpg.html)
Where i left it.... Ready to lift the lump out.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23752_zpspa8xl2ah.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23752_zpspa8xl2ah.jpg.html)
ben doodar
30-01-17, 08:02 PM
I take it you'll be lowering the engine underneath the car this time Benn?.... LOL
so what repairs are needed in the bay? Any changes happening or just repairs?
Love your forever ongoing commitment to this car mate. X
brainsnova
31-01-17, 12:21 AM
Still the best car on here, real men can either drop it out or lift it out there are benefits to both :)
I take it you'll be lowering the engine underneath the car this time Benn?.... LOL
so what repairs are needed in the bay? Any changes happening or just repairs?
Love your forever ongoing commitment to this car mate. X
Ah, you a funny man.
I need to weld up the old servo holes in the bulkhead, there's also 2 brake line holes in the bulkhead which can now be seen with the servo gone. There's a hole in the chassis leg too, which there is no need for.. ;)
I have a small crack around the engine out too, which i might of made from when i smoothed the void behind it. So wanna sort that out before it becomes a prob.
Plus a refresh in paint's never a bad thing... ;)
i don't think it's commitment, more madness that i can't get it to where i'm happy with it.
Still the best car on here, real men can either drop it out or lift it out there are benefits to both :)
Thank you Sir, means alot.
And yes there are pros and cons for both ways.
NovalutionGSi
01-02-17, 10:27 PM
That confused me, 2nd to last picture seems to be reversed so everything under the bonnet is the wrong way round. Lol.
Had a good look round your car at billing 15, respect for the amount of work that's gone into it.
lol Selfie shot to get as much in view easily.
Thank you too :)
Lol didn't do much, but thank you.
When is the best time to remove your engine?
Clearly when its 2deg and starting to snow, so that's what i did.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23872_zpsyrrjtphm.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23872_zpsyrrjtphm.jpg.html)
Sadly the pic doesn't catch the snow... Here's where i started. Pass shaft out, starter wiring off, loosen mounts and then attach the hoist.
Angle box end right down. Lift out the top.
I'll admit, it's not as easy by your self. But totally do able. As always something was still connected.. Dan spotted the oil lines where still on..lol
Couldn't find my engine trolly... Used my laying down board instead... Works well.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2388_zpstd2xruwm.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2388_zpstd2xruwm.jpg.html)
Leaving me with this.
Pushed the car back into the garage so i can work on it in the warm ish garage.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23922_zpsjgi8bv7a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23922_zpsjgi8bv7a.jpg.html)
That was enough on Sat. i was frigging freezing!
Roll on Sunday.
Here's 1 reason i've got the engine out, this was a temp cover, that due to time i had to have on longer than i wanted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23952_zpsfhpiyrht.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23952_zpsfhpiyrht.jpg.html)
Under it, plus the old brake line hole and T piece bolt hole. That can all go...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23982_zps6kpauk7c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23982_zps6kpauk7c.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23992_zpsesideki5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG23992_zpsesideki5.jpg.html)
Marked up the cover, so i could make a plate up...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2400_zpsjadwiunl.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2400_zpsjadwiunl.jpg.html)
Copy that on to metal, i wanted to fill the hole flush, for easy and better finish.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2401_zpsiph9ykmf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2401_zpsiph9ykmf.jpg.html)
Then to this..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2403_zpsn8jp0hh1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2403_zpsn8jp0hh1.jpg.html)
Then this, backing plate, with hole plated welded on, ready to flush the front off...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2407_zpsah1zwbmh.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2407_zpsah1zwbmh.jpg.html)
Back.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2408_zpsko4pfuuj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2408_zpsko4pfuuj.jpg.html)
Welded in.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2410_zpsicx9s19m.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2410_zpsicx9s19m.jpg.html)
Due to not being able to get my grinder in there i've not done the brake line hole. Waiting the new bits for my belt sanding then i can get in there and get that done too.
Ground off and sanded back to flush.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24122_zpsndtnhldd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24122_zpsndtnhldd.jpg.html)
Light skim of black fiber glass.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2413_zpspqgumiv0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2413_zpspqgumiv0.jpg.html)
That's it for now... More soon.
Oh bar my obsession with things matching the colour of the car....
New welding mask. Is soooooo nice. And almost matches!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24062_zpssvwraacu.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24062_zpssvwraacu.jpg.html)
nova_niek
13-02-17, 02:48 PM
Spannering around freezing point. You're mad. 😁
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Great work Ben ,you are a better man than me I lasted about an hour before I gave up and went back in to the warm !
Big turbo upgrade for the engine now?? Phwoar! lol
Nice work and respect for cracking on in this weather,I was out the same time stripping an engine on the front garden,really wish I still had a garage
Respect, my engine came out in the rain too, driving wind made it feel like minus 10!!
What else you planning while it's on the bench?!
True Vauxhall heroes aren't we lol
Spannering around freezing point. You're mad.
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Yeah it wasn't nice.
Great work Ben ,you are a better man than me I lasted about an hour before I gave up and went back in to the warm !
Cheers Gez, if i could of, i'd have been on the Sofa under a blanket watching tv.
But you have a large ish garage dont you? Must be a lil warmer in there?
Big turbo upgrade for the engine now?? Phwoar! lol
Nah, cant be arsed with that. At most i'd go with different managment to remove things like the afm and stuff.
Nice work and respect for cracking on in this weather,I was out the same time stripping an engine on the front garden,really wish I still had a garage
No garage at all? bad luck, that must make everything worse! I'll be honest, woke up Sunday with my knees and wrists aching like funk. The gym was a real struggle!
Respect, my engine came out in the rain too, driving wind made it feel like minus 10!!
What else you planning while it's on the bench?!
Horrible at the mo isnt it. When it started to snow, it was the first time i thought "really?! Now?!" lol normally i'd love it.
Engine wise nothing i dont think. Sump could do with a reseal as it's still leaking from some where. Might fit a new starter too.
True Vauxhall heroes aren't we lol
Heroes? Mentals more like...
8valve-craig
14-02-17, 01:16 PM
I work indoors, but don't be fooled its colder in here than outside. Propane heater is a trade off between gassing myself and being warm.
The plus side with indoors is you're covered from the elements,whilst it might be as cold/colder in some cases you can always warm up.True about gassing,my space heater is like that,can be carbon monoxidey lol
I really miss my garage lol
brainsnova
15-02-17, 02:58 AM
When you have a van bigger than your garage it means I spent time fixing it outside all the time
I work indoors, but don't be fooled its colder in here than outside. Propane heater is a trade off between gassing myself and being warm.
I remember your old workshop, i can imagine it was freezing in there!
I have a lil elec heater, which with the door closed just takes the edge off.
The plus side with indoors is you're covered from the elements,whilst it might be as cold/colder in some cases you can always warm up.True about gassing,my space heater is like that,can be carbon monoxidey lol
I really miss my garage lol
Being out the rain makes everything easier. Plus you dont have to put everything away each time.
When you have a van bigger than your garage it means I spent time fixing it outside all the time
Bigger garage needed..lol
brainsnova
15-02-17, 11:28 PM
I'm getting a car next lol
Lil bit done.
What to protect the car more, then welding and grinding. Saw the plastic sheets you see on Hotrod and bike building shows... They are alot of money.
So a trip to the scummy Range got me... Yes a std shower "curtain" is the same width as a Nova.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2434_zps0r74zhhz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2434_zps0r74zhhz.jpg.html)
£2.99... Does the job.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2454_zpsq3wzoteg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2454_zpsq3wzoteg.jpg.html)
Doesn't stop the dust tho....
Fiber glass sanded off, gave the holes next to it a gentle tap to recess then in so plates could be welded in. As one of them i can't get to the other side...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24502_zpslcaonx1l.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24502_zpslcaonx1l.jpg.html)
Holes welded up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24512_zpsdczjpgol.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24512_zpsdczjpgol.jpg.html)
Started welding the small holes in the steering arm hole up.... As they are very untidy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24522_zps1mcqq2df.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24522_zps1mcqq2df.jpg.html)
Bit of sanding left me.... haha
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24352_zpswu9axkja.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24352_zpswu9axkja.jpg.html)
More after my holiday.
Filling holes....
found this... Wasn't a fan. had to go.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24932_zpsmvz04ioc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24932_zpsmvz04ioc.jpg.html)
Finished the small holes in the steering arm hole. skimmed with filler too. Brake servo holes reskimmed too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24962_zpshwh7kgov.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG24962_zpshwh7kgov.jpg.html)
All sanded down, on the other side. I found i had a crack by my engine out. Not bad for 10 years use and 2 extra bits reworked by it.
Wanted to fix it rather than have issues later. So i took it back along the leg to check for any hidden issues. As we all know what Novas like to do under coverings.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2498_zpssmbwzjos.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2498_zpssmbwzjos.jpg.html)
Primer next.
nova_niek
05-04-17, 02:33 PM
Good work Benn. Couldn't fault the car last time I saw it, going to be even betterer now. 👍
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BRoadGhost
05-04-17, 10:20 PM
The level of effort you put into the bodywork is astonishing!
Good work Benn. Couldn't fault the car last time I saw it, going to be even betterer now.
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Thank you, but there where a few bits i wasnt happy with. But it's getting a bit better.
The level of effort you put into the bodywork is astonishing!
Thank you, some call it madness, some call it obsessiveness.
I call it dusty and annoying.
Ready for Combe on Saturday yeah? :)
Nice work
carls nova sri
06-04-17, 06:54 PM
That would fuck me off big time I hate going backwards in a project like having the bay nice an shiney then to get it in this state fair play to you but will be exactually how you want it. It's gunna looks lush
Ready for Combe on Saturday yeah? :)
Nice work
Sadly i can't get Sat's off anymore...
That would fuck me off big time I hate going backwards in a project like having the bay nice an shiney then to get it in this state fair play to you but will be exactually how you want it. It's gunna looks lush
lol have you read my thread? I do it all the time... Never happy me.
carls nova sri
07-04-17, 07:19 AM
Read bits of it it will take a few hours I think lol
brainsnova
08-04-17, 12:09 AM
I liked when you got rid of the hole in the roof lol
LEWI007
13-04-17, 08:01 PM
Can this thing get much cleaner lol
Southie
13-04-17, 09:51 PM
Can this thing get much cleaner lol
Yes as the owner will need a decent shower to get rid of the Arden blue complexion he must be showing lol
Can this thing get much cleaner lol
I hope so.
Yes as the owner will need a decent shower to get rid of the Arden blue complexion he must be showing lol
lol I'll be honest, it's everywhere.
Where did i get too?
With the repairs done, i wanted to get a start on the primering. So bought a new roller and started.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25332_zpso5sxjwmp.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25332_zpso5sxjwmp.jpg.html)
Very annoyling, with this on i found i could see a few problem areas i hadn't finished well enough. Like here where it's lifted the edge.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25303_zpslzrpdldm.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25303_zpslzrpdldm.jpg.html)
Few bits redone.
Then off to the bodyshop, i was hoping it wouldn't need re-primering, but it did.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25862_zpsbsgthts7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25862_zpsbsgthts7.jpg.html)
With that done it was another sit in the paint bay.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25872_zpsqrmwkywj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25872_zpsqrmwkywj.jpg.html)
Then on to paint...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25942_zpsx6onru8r.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25942_zpsx6onru8r.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25962_zpsmxhmsldg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25962_zpsmxhmsldg.jpg.html)
And yes don't worry the rack was taken off it's mounts before it was painted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25972_zpsfworfoek.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25972_zpsfworfoek.jpg.html)
I'm happy with that....
Well i wanted to flat and polish a few bits, just down to lil bits in the paint, nothing major.
Flatted off...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25982_zps16ffflwz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25982_zps16ffflwz.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2599_zpsrgztohqi.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2599_zpsrgztohqi.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2603_zpsrczprr18.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2603_zpsrczprr18.jpg.html)
Polishing up..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26022_zpsh6teeju4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26022_zpsh6teeju4.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26002_zpsnmanco3a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26002_zpsnmanco3a.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26012_zpshydnejeg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26012_zpshydnejeg.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26022_zpsh6teeju4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26022_zpsh6teeju4.jpg.html)
Best get the engine in...
While all this was going on, i wanted to get my exhaust re-polished as after last years oil issues the front pipe had discolored.
Very happy with the result.
Pretty....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25853_zpsn3wco5hh.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25853_zpsn3wco5hh.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25842_zpsrwtrb6as.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25842_zpsrwtrb6as.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25832_zpsqtikv15c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG25832_zpsqtikv15c.jpg.html)
nova_niek
25-05-17, 01:59 PM
Gasp!
Looking stunning Benn. Getting the engine in would give me a proper headache with all that fresh paint around it. [emoji43]
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Nice paint. When are you going to strip it and turn it into a track car though?
Southie
25-05-17, 07:24 PM
Nice to see more updates Ben, is it time for more engine upgrades yet?
Top job on the bay! Best be extra careful fitting the engine now!
torquey
25-05-17, 07:40 PM
Looking fresh nice work.
The Simps
25-05-17, 10:57 PM
Nice Benn, as always. I'm sure you paint your bay every year as part of an Mot, service routine :p
carls nova sri
26-05-17, 11:22 AM
Nice paint. When are you going to strip it and turn it into a track car though?
Haha I'd love to see his face when he reads that lol
L33 LEG
29-05-17, 09:52 AM
Looks as sexy as always that. Would absolutely hate the job of fitting the engine into it now lol
Gasp!
Looking stunning Benn. Getting the engine in would give me a proper headache with all that fresh paint around it. [emoji43]
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Cheers Niek, i'll be honest. i fitted the engine by my self, so it took alot longer as i had to keep moving around to check where it was sitting and so it didn't touched anything.
Stunning as always Ben
Thank you :)
Nice paint. When are you going to strip it and turn it into a track car though?
I've done the stripped feel, too noisey, track car would be fun tho. By then i'd have to beat/keep up with you and House....
Nice to see more updates Ben, is it time for more engine upgrades yet?
Thank you, but nah, happy to keep the engine as is, No more power needed. just made sure it reliable.
Well maybe a bit more shiney stuff... lol
Top job on the bay! Best be extra careful fitting the engine now!
Thanks Dan? I was very careful.
Looking fresh nice work.
:)
Nice Benn, as always. I'm sure you paint your bay every year as part of an Mot, service routine :p
THanks Si, Sadly i do seem too. If it has to be done again, it will need to be bare metaled. As there are alot of layers. Like rings on a tree.
Haha I'd love to see his face when he reads that lol
I just rolled my eyes... lol
Looks as sexy as always that. Would absolutely hate the job of fitting the engine into it now lol
Thank you, I'll be honest, it wasnt to bad, just a bit slow. Getting the rear mount on was a frigging nightmare!
Took maybe 30ish mins to get the engine it, running around each side to check everything.
Rear mount took 45mins. It just never lines up.
Sunday was the day...
Got the car out, fed the loom in to the bay, fed the fuel lines up and taped both out the way.
Rolled the engine out of its dusty corner.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/e9cb51b3-b89a-4b15-bf68-998829db8e04_zpspxa435ms.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/e9cb51b3-b89a-4b15-bf68-998829db8e04_zpspxa435ms.jpg.html)
Fitted a nice new starter. As mines been sound/feeling weak.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2607_zpsgalsotji.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2607_zpsgalsotji.jpg.html)
Fitting the engine took longer than normal as i was doing it by my self.
So had to keep checking all sides to make sure nothing touched. Which it didn't.
Get it there!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26102_zpsrcgwiql1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26102_zpsrcgwiql1.jpg.html)
Then the worse bit. The rear mount. Took about 45mins to get the rear mount to line up. Was a bloody nightmare!
While i was struggling and stressing, it started to bloody rain!
Bring on the RAGE!
Had to make a quick cover to try and start dry.... After having to change from being soaked thru.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2611_zpsjk5vhtis.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2611_zpsjk5vhtis.jpg.html)
Just able did the job.
Engine in, shafts in. Front pipe on, oil lines on...
Where i left it. Ready for moire tonight.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26122_zpshkmsq6ly.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26122_zpshkmsq6ly.jpg.html)
BRoadGhost
31-05-17, 10:52 PM
Nice one! I've just got the bottom half & gearbox in mine.
Nice one! I've just got the bottom half & gearbox in mine.
You trying a new weight saving engine BG?! Bottom end only??
Benn, you know when it rains on you it's motivation to do it quicker or rent a unit!! Every time I'm working on the car and it pisses it down the first thing I do is come inside and look for a unit to rent!!!
totalnova
01-06-17, 11:22 AM
Benn where do you get your paint done?
I'm looking for a decent bodyshop and I know your not too far away from me.
Car looks great by the way, I really do need to find a few evenings to go through this whole thread. :thumb:
Nice one! I've just got the bottom half & gearbox in mine.
New proper rods and pistons? CS sorted?
Benn, you know when it rains on you it's motivation to do it quicker or rent a unit!! Every time I'm working on the car and it pisses it down the first thing I do is come inside and look for a unit to rent!!!
I'd love a unit. But stuff around here is mega money. I'll like to mod the house to make it a double garage tho.
Benn where do you get your paint done?
I'm looking for a decent bodyshop and I know your not too far away from me.
Car looks great by the way, I really do need to find a few evenings to go through this whole thread. :thumb:
Station Bodyshop in Fareham.
They've done it since the start and i used to work there. They are great with work, but shit on time keeping. Very in there too, so there always seems to be a wait.
Hope you enjoy the read. :)
totalnova
01-06-17, 01:55 PM
Station Bodyshop in Fareham.
They've done it since the start and i used to work there. They are great with work, but shit on time keeping. Very in there too, so there always seems to be a wait.
Hope you enjoy the read. :)[/QUOTE]
Yeah the work looks spot on and I think all bodyshops seem to underestimate how long a job will take. I'll look them up and try and get a quote.
Cheers mate.
Southie
01-06-17, 09:09 PM
Ben when you've got this back on the road and near West Yorkshire let me know as I'm sure you owe me a passenger ride in her lol
Ive never been in a let nova and by now at the age of 40 that's sooooooooooo depressing :(
Yeah the work looks spot on and I think all bodyshops seem to underestimate how long a job will take. I'll look them up and try and get a quote.
Cheers mate.
Bodyshops in gen are nightmares. Its annoying when stupid issues come up.
Ben when you've got this back on the road and near West Yorkshire let me know as I'm sure you owe me a passenger ride in her lol
Ive never been in a let nova and by now at the age of 40 that's sooooooooooo depressing :(
haha Might be a bit of a wait tho.
Why dont you build one?
Southie
03-06-17, 07:51 PM
Bodyshops in gen are nightmares. Its annoying when stupid issues come up.
haha Might be a bit of a wait tho.
Why dont you build one?
Not worth building one, shells and parts have become so expensive I'd rather buy a car that's us able and won't also breakdown as much lol
Looking good mate! You do like cutting it fine :-)
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Not worth building one, shells and parts have become so expensive I'd rather buy a car that's us able and won't also breakdown as much lol
NO fun in a car like that.
Looking good mate! You do like cutting it fine :-)
No i dont, i hate it. Just seems to happen everytime.
ben doodar
08-06-17, 10:38 PM
Great work as always Benn. Any pictures of where your coil is located?
Sadly not. Still missing/bogging down and being a bastard.
Coil was fitting on to the top of the gearbox (good ground just incase) and a ok king lead. Looked shit and did nothing!
Drove to PVS with no speedo, no 6th gear and it missing, popping and banging. WASNT fun.
Christ it's been ages since i've updated this.
While changing some silicone tubing to the DV, (old blue to black)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2621_zpsjujrbloy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2621_zpsjujrbloy.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2622_zpsqeavrps2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2622_zpsqeavrps2.jpg.html)
I noticed the outer shield was opening.. So wondered if this was making it run worse. Swapped to a spare one.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2626_zpscunmi6oz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2626_zpscunmi6oz.jpg.html)
Didn't really help.
Fitted these funky bolts and washers as they look nice.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26272_zpsw4zozmzr.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26272_zpsw4zozmzr.jpg.html)
Off to PVS,
Still missing while driving which wasn't fun.
Horrific when "cold"
Mrs got me this awesome mug for me Bday...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26652_zpsphsibjnq.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG26652_zpsphsibjnq.jpg.html)
Next up was MHS (Billing but not at Billing)
So i wanted to sort my scuttle cover out where i had a hole for the m/c. So cracked out the fiberglass and resin.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2662_zpsg1pzrfe4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2662_zpsg1pzrfe4.jpg.html)
to...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2663_zpsekrzkjxm.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2663_zpsekrzkjxm.jpg.html)
This would of be ok, but i missed in a bit to much hardner. So couldn't get the shaping right...
Off to MHS we went. Sadly with a misshapen nipple on the scuttle cover...
BUT. Back to rocking polished turbo rims!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/DSC_0352-20170814-073457449_zpss2mcasvw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/DSC_0352-20170814-073457449_zpss2mcasvw.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/DSC_0354-20170713-073010499_zpsepgvew1k.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/DSC_0354-20170713-073010499_zpsepgvew1k.jpg.html)
Which i like and got alot of comments.. So believe people enjoyed too.
And the scuttle nipple...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/FB_IMG_1504247236384_zpsfz5t8jmf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/FB_IMG_1504247236384_zpsfz5t8jmf.jpg.html)
Great show, but when stopping for fuel, i noticed water pouring out the bottom of the car... GREAT.
All from this!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2778_zpscnhj2cxj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2778_zpscnhj2cxj.jpg.html)
Swapped to a next black silicone hose from Roose Motorsport.
While i was there still looking at the running issues, i removed my adjustable fuel reg. Just incase it was breaking down and give me issues as i found oif i nailed it hard the car would hit a wall. Worse than the limiter.
While doing that i changed all my fuel lines, cause the braided stuff looks great but is a nightmare to work with. Plus changed my very old fuel filter just it case it helped.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2777_zpscis9lmqz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2777_zpscis9lmqz.jpg.html)
Next up was retro rides...
Running on, with a blip of a misfire every so often.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG28243_zpspvxekktu.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG28243_zpspvxekktu.jpg.html)
Back to my scuttle cover.
Started a fresh this time. New cardboard template, spent ages getting it all shaped right, cut a new tidier better m/c hole.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG28802_zpsebqmuewz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG28802_zpsebqmuewz.jpg.html)
Much better.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG28812_zpso2zdmdih.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG28812_zpso2zdmdih.jpg.html)
This time i cable tied the matting to the m/c cap then did the resin work... So its a proper cap like smoothed in shape.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2892_zpsviwhtgco.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2892_zpsviwhtgco.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2898_zpswvm0hvbo.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2898_zpswvm0hvbo.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2899_zpsrjmmfkyp.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG2899_zpsrjmmfkyp.jpg.html)
Bit of sanding then off to get flocked again. Much tidier job.
So still with the running issues.
After reading what people have said, i'm gonna bin off the standard ecu and loom and going after market.
Will be a nicer and better way of doing it all. Better running, fully set up and less sensors too.
Last off a photo from the weekend, just for fun...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG30643_zpsjkay7m8t.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG30643_zpsjkay7m8t.jpg.html)
Annoying just a little out of line... But you get the artyness.
More soon...
nova_niek
31-10-17, 06:48 PM
Last off a photo from the weekend, just for fun...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG30643_zpsjkay7m8t.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG30643_zpsjkay7m8t.jpg.html)
Annoying just a little out of line... But you get the artyness.
More soon...Sweet updates Benn [emoji108]
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Nutty Nova
01-11-17, 08:59 AM
Looking good Benn keep it up
Shamish82
01-11-17, 09:23 AM
Looking tidy, like the photography
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Sweet updates Benn [emoji108]
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Thank you.
Looking good Benn keep it up
Will do :)
Looking tidy, like the photography
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Thank you, was a first try. But the sun was in the way so i couldnt see right to line the frame up.
BRoadGhost
07-11-17, 12:32 PM
Ever tempted to try out a carbon fibre starter kit 400MM x Meter+ on the bay's around £40; might be possible for such a project..?
BRoadGhost
10-11-17, 10:59 PM
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbon-fibre-Starter-kit-Epoxy-Resin-Fabric-PVA-fibreglass-motorcycle-car-Repair-/162124990580?hash=item25bf670874
dunno if 1000MM in long enough but chances are other kits are available!
Ah nice, but unsure what i'd use it for...
BRoadGhost
11-11-17, 10:24 AM
The scuttle cover!
Oh!
Normally i have it flocked...
I do seem to be slacking at adding updates..
Where did i get too? Ah yes, engine running like crap all the time. So only one thing for it... Aftermarket ecu and custom loom.
So out with the old... remove the old loom and started mocking up for a custom loom all hidden away... As i do.
Found out that i can run the coil on plug set up.. Thought why not.
Using Toyota yaris coils...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG3148_zps4hbqzz72.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG3148_zps4hbqzz72.jpg.html)
You need to drill the cam cover for the coils to bolt down too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32682_zps21ivd3rg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32682_zps21ivd3rg.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32733_zpsagsvyo5h.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32733_zpsagsvyo5h.jpg.html)
Very important bit! You'll need to shave down bits on the cover due to the plugs on the coils...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG33032_zpsdfuuggcr.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG33032_zpsdfuuggcr.jpg.html)
Due to the COP, the dizzy could be binned off...
Before,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG31502_zpszk9nh2ln.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG31502_zpszk9nh2ln.jpg.html)
Off,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG31512_zpsdiof8tkx.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG31512_zpsdiof8tkx.jpg.html)
SBD Dizzy blank.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG31522_zps6ynxiy0z.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG31522_zps6ynxiy0z.jpg.html)
Wasn't quite shiny enough for me...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32762_zpsaxquy4lb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32762_zpsaxquy4lb.jpg.html)
Lil bit better..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG33932_zpsswfg9jxe.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG33932_zpsswfg9jxe.jpg.html)
Had to have polished bolts..
Left is before, right is after. good old stainless..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32902_zps3u1qkyur.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32902_zps3u1qkyur.jpg.html)
Both polished.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32912_zpsgkm1wfhc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32912_zpsgkm1wfhc.jpg.html)
New injectors where fitted. Siemens 650 ones, Tiny they are.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32802_zpspfghjovt.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32802_zpspfghjovt.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32822_zpsdqnacavt.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32822_zpsdqnacavt.jpg.html)
While i was doing this a very nice man made me custom loom up to what and what i wanted...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/received_10215891187620810_zpsi5glpfjr.jpeg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/received_10215891187620810_zpsi5glpfjr.jpeg.html)
Looking nice...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/received_10215901030106866_zpsv0fjpwpv.jpeg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/received_10215901030106866_zpsv0fjpwpv.jpeg.html)
Yummy!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32672_zps5pkkari4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG32672_zps5pkkari4.jpg.html)
Time to fit...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG33142_zpsq7hocfvl.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG33142_zpsq7hocfvl.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG33912_zpsy7okd1cs.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG33912_zpsy7okd1cs.jpg.html)
So nice using a loom thats new, nice and uncut. Some might say porn.
Up the inner wings for maximum hiddenness.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG33042_zpsnrcsiafn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG33042_zpsnrcsiafn.jpg.html)
With the bonnet cable. Polished stainless P clips too ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG33052_zpszz6ukhnr.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG33052_zpszz6ukhnr.jpg.html)
Nice work. Notice any differences? Has it got a speed sensor mapped in to aid with traction?
CorsaBBoomer
23-05-18, 01:18 PM
Everything you do to it makes it better and better... :eek:
Nice work. Notice any differences? Has it got a speed sensor mapped in to aid with traction?
It starts on the button and runs so much better, but cant really use it yet.
Everything you do to it makes it better and better... :eek:
Thank you Sir.
What ECU big man??
Dta S40 pro.
Checks Mig facebook, there is a awesome nova on there you NEED to see. And i can tag you in it.
Missed the last bit off....
Off to Track and Road for mapping. Many stresses before hand!
Starting mapping.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0089_zps6eqshiyz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0089_zps6eqshiyz.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0093_zpsmhjiqclw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0093_zpsmhjiqclw.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG00952_zps0fecgjf2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG00952_zps0fecgjf2.jpg.html)
THis is where bad luck hit.
Car starting smoking. No clue why at the time.
I left T&R very unhappy and very wet. (started to lash down while loading it on the truck)
Mapping was stopped with just the low down useage settings done. So i can move it around on the drive. But thats it.
Steve and Jim at T&R Suggested a few things to look at.
My cam cover main breather was kinked, sorted that but still puffing.
So got a leak down tester to check the rings, all seem ok. Compresion test done, all where the same.
Noticed my dump valve had blow oil out of it...
Took it off to find...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0138_zpsldimwk4r.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0138_zpsldimwk4r.jpg.html)
Oh thats alot of oil... About half a liter was sitting in my intercool.
So Dan suggested taking the down pipe off to check the turbo.
There was alot of movement in the hotside.
Turbo stripping going on.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0140_zpso8dqixkh.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0140_zpso8dqixkh.jpg.html)
Turbo in bits..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0143_zpsuspqxkzp.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0143_zpsuspqxkzp.jpg.html)
Alot of oil was in the cold side.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/FB_IMG_1526895828863_zpsejono9n1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/FB_IMG_1526895828863_zpsejono9n1.jpg.html)
That's where i'm at.
Turbo is off being rebuilt as we speak. Fully back this weekend to rebuild it.
Turbo was the best thing to fail! Looking forward to seeing how she does...
What's the current bhp/torque?
Steve and Jim have done countless maps for me, you’ll not go far wrong!!
Pain about the turbo but such is life, get it sorted and back up there!!!
Turbo was the best thing to fail! Looking forward to seeing how she does...
What's the current bhp/torque?
Yea not what i wanted but.
IT was Rolled at Jan speed a 4 years ago making 234 brake, cant remember the torque tho.
Steve and Jim have done countless maps for me, you’ll not go far wrong!!
Pain about the turbo but such is life, get it sorted and back up there!!!
That's what everyone said, They gave me some things to look at which i did.
Great updates. Been looking myself and the DTA looks like a great choice so hopefully solves all your awkwardness. Coil on plug is pretty cool too, didn’t realise that was an easy option.
IT seems good so far.. lol
Yea i didnt know you could do cop, but aoon as it was said i had too.
Got the turbo back. Oh it was knackered.
New turbo has hybrided wheels and all that so. Billet too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0172_zps7yjfkiq2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0172_zps7yjfkiq2.jpg.html)
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Building the turbo up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0165_zpsipuoznas.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0165_zpsipuoznas.jpg.html)
Breather was tapped and then blocked. To remove that from the system to try and help.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0170_zpst3vrcchj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0170_zpst3vrcchj.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0171_zps07eza0rv.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0171_zps07eza0rv.jpg.html)
Fitting.
Primed and started, no smoke.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0180_zps00ouhsgn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0180_zps00ouhsgn.jpg.html)
Test drove around the block a few times.... No smoke.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180602_160129_zpscqogedzf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180602_160129_zpscqogedzf.jpg.html)
Was very happy. Booked back in at track and road.
All started ok.... Till it started smoking from the breather again so had to stop. Its better than it was, but when pushed it just starts to breath hard and smoke.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180606_143435_zpsm4prc5xk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180606_143435_zpsm4prc5xk.jpg.html)
Looking at rings next... Ready to burn it.
Any one for a let block?
totalnova
19-06-18, 11:33 AM
Sounds like it might be time to rip the engine out and give it a bit of a refresh, or have you thought about z20leh engine? Wouldn't b any harder to fit and you have the dta management that could run it.
Southie
19-06-18, 09:27 PM
Stick a 1.4 sr back in it and just cruise about, your getting old now to waste money on this lol
Sounds like it might be time to rip the engine out and give it a bit of a refresh, or have you thought about z20leh engine? Wouldn't b any harder to fit and you have the dta management that could run it.
Could do. but prob wont lol. Kinda sick of it at the mo.
Stick a 1.4 sr back in it and just cruise about, your getting old now to waste money on this lol
Now your just being silly.
The Simps
20-06-18, 09:01 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0172_zps7yjfkiq2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bennh/media/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/IMAG0172_zps7yjfkiq2.jpg.html)
Is it just me or is it cracked? Right in the centre of the photo.
torquey
21-06-18, 07:34 AM
Looks cracked to me too.
novarally
21-06-18, 05:31 PM
Looks cracked to me too.
Ditto.
The Simps
22-06-18, 12:37 AM
Although it does look cracked, being it was pro refurbed it can't be surely? Unless damaged in transit??
Southie
22-06-18, 09:47 PM
It definitely looks like a crack and would explain the smoking, you need to kick some ass and get some money back Ben ;)
Is it just me or is it cracked? Right in the centre of the photo.
Looks cracked to me too.
Although it does look cracked, being it was pro refurbed it can't be surely? Unless damaged in transit??
It definitely looks like a crack and would explain the smoking, you need to kick some ass and get some money back Ben ;)
Yes and no. This is a tiny crack, with is right on the surface. You cant get your nail in it. It isnt on the seat. Nor does it go thru to the other side.
The turbo was rebuilt by some one knows what they are doing.
It was pressure tested to 90k rpm and boost tested to 30psi.
THe seat seals 100%.
If it was cracked, It would not cause smoking at all. It would give a boost leak. And it doesn't leak boost at all.
The Simps
24-06-18, 11:24 PM
Hope you can get it sorted mate, so frustrating!
Yes, It's pointing to rings annoyingly
Hello benn
Still love this car
I work right next to track n road in the scrapyard lol
i was away when you was getting the nova mapped.. was it all spot on after tho
Ah Hi,
Erm no, still smoking, Pointing at rings i think.
But no time at all to be able to build a block up, so i'll build one up and swap it after Billing.
Very unhappy.
Christ I've been slacking off.
Where did I get too? As yes the smoking.
After many people's advice, I plumbed the breather back in to the turbo.
Testing...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180602_160129_zpss3dnqkoy.jpg
I sat in the pass seat looking out the back as Dan drove.
Only smoke was tyre....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180602_160129_zpss3dnqkoy.jpg
Got the car booked back in at Track & Road.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180817_102836_zps6uyc9zdl.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180817_144535_zps1y8xtkrb.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180817_1521282_zpsi7seyui6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180817_164254_zps1c3mngkv.jpg
Happy days! 3rd times.
Small puff on left off... At 6.5k so I'm not worried about that.
https://youtu.be/AqdZYxfZmvY
Next day... Off to Retro rides!
Quicky made a plug cover up... Being gay and showing the cop set up...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180819_1422322_zps60c81lzw.jpg
Taken at RRG
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180819_142159_zpstnuloaby.jpg
266miles of perfect running.... Then Dan drove it from the services and we lost all boost! Shit.
Slowly took it a part trying to check everything.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180909_114736_zps1is9hvi9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20180909_164539_zpsrn4iogsx.jpg
Everything seemed fine, till I RE checked the actuator.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20July%202014%20on/20181120_171705_zpslcjtwe2z.jpg
Jammed open. Put 50psi of pressure thru it + and - and it wouldn't move a mm. Totally jammed.
Luckily I found 2 spares. Fitted one, boost straight away.
https://youtu.be/0b2kEjN6ZPk
Happy.
That's me all caught up.
What's it boost to Benn? 6psi from what I could see??
13psi iirc. But it was wet and all over the place.
Oh and I had no bumper, grille, headlights or air filter.
So didn't wanna stand out anymore
Southie
06-09-22, 03:53 PM
What ever happened to this rotbox....
Hi Benn :)
Hi.
Sorry for the hugely late reply.
At the mo the novas sat in there garage getting some very slow upgrades...
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