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Absolutely amazing, not much else to say that hasnt already been said.
Top work, thought it was awesome before but its only getting better!
Fook me,this looks stunning Ben:eek:
Great work,keep it up:thumb:
Thank you very much.
Cracking job Benn. Everyone seems to enjoy working on such a clean car lol do they wash there hands in oil to feel normal when finished :D
lol nah, and its getting cleaner as i go.
awsome work mate, your a brave man going through the top with that paint rep for that man !!!
This will pop op a few times in this bunch of replys but, theres more room than you and alot of people think when doing in the top. Thank you very much tho :)
Looking good mate! not feeling the colour coded gear box though!
Cheers dude, and no?
Looks superb! You think you would have painted that front gearbox mount!!
As said, i found the o/s mount has cracked. So i'l be getting a new one so when thats fitted, i'm planning to pop the gearbox mount off and repaint it.
Wasnt really planning on fitting the lump today tbh. But we got in the zone.
EPPIIIICCCC I TELLS YA!!!
Soon have that LET running & purring like a kitten :D
lol chill dude, will be running soon i hope.
Awesome work there Benn, wish mine was coming on at this pace!!!
Never seen a engine going in thru the top tho!!!! Tried it with a small block once, never again!!! Let alone a big block. If I were you I'd been very worried bout damaging you lovelly bay!!......respect.
Cheers dude its nice to really get cracking on it tbh.
As i said above, there is loads of room when going in from the top. You need a bit of angel on it yes but its easy to slot in.
Got a bit close to the bulk head at one point as the engine wasnt sitting right but a old jumper and my hand worked at a soft blocker..lol
Absolutely amazing, not much else to say that hasnt already been said.
Top work, thought it was awesome before but its only getting better!
Thank you very much, will be at the shows so come and have a look and a chat if you're at them.
Jeff16v
17-05-09, 12:05 AM
dont forget to fit two extra bucket seats for your knackers, they must be huge for putting it in yourselflol I'd of paid someone to do it just in case.
spot on:thumb:
I'm starting to sound repetitive but looking good Benn I cant wait to see it at Billing
dont forget to fit two extra bucket seats for your knackers, they must be huge for putting it in yourselflol I'd of paid someone to do it just in case.
spot on:thumb:
I wouldnt trust anyone but Dan to work on my car other than me.
Some would being paid wouldnt care as much.
Doing it all your self means you get that better feeling.
I'm starting to sound repetitive but looking good Benn I cant wait to see it at Billing
lol know what you mean. Good good, i'll be on with Mig so come over and find me or the car..
Did a little flat and polishing..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7623.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7624.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7621.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7622.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7626.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7625.jpg
Put a coat of wax on the sump.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7618.jpg
Doesnt looklike it but i polished the oil feed pipe..(has wax on it)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7620.jpg
Show the logo...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7619.jpg
Did give the oil pump a good clean and a wire brush off, but the finish didnt really come up..
Shafts, tie bars and lower arms have been cleaned and painted. New cv boots ready to fit.
Flat/polishing inner wings and slam..... Thats the kind of thing I thought I only did!!! A man after my own heart lol
Nah had to be done, want the flat ness that the paint has. Has come up lovely and flat, but i cant get my mop in there all the way. So need to borrow a smaller one from someone.
Cheers Nicko.
Nah had to be done, want the flat ness that the paint has. Has come up lovely and flat, but i cant get my mop in there all the way. So need to borrow a smaller one from someone.
Cheers Nicko.
Ever had a go with one of these kits fella?? Excellent as the mop heads are tiny, just what your after....
http://www.carsmetic.biz/shop/article_SMT-PKIT/Farecla-Smart-Repair-Polishing-Kit.html?shop_param=cid%3D16%26aid%3DSMT-PKIT%26
Oo no, i was gonna try and borrow a "detailers mop" one of the lil girl pc ones as the bodys on them are small. Did wanna flat and olish before the engine went in but we got excited.
Looks fantastic Benn! I spy rusty, visisble nuts and washers though lol.
Do you? I know the bottom pully is, but thats coverd..lol
Or do you mean the engine mount bolts?
Be cause they are 10:9s i'm worried about stainless not being strong enough.
Yeah that's what i spied. S/s washers, chromed nuts?
Cant finf ss washers that big at the mo.. But gonna pop to a chandry (boat shop) and see what they can do..
Looks fantastic Benn! I spy rusty, visisble nuts and washers though lol.
Safe to say your doing a good job if this is what people pick up on :p
I spy a little boys gearbox on there though lol
Looking good, will have to have a nose around it at pvs, hope to see it there:thumb:
If i had know i was gonna fit a let when i start doing the bay,then i'd have sorted a f28 mount, but i didnt, so i didnt.
F20 should last a while, but if it does die then i'll sort any f28 out.
novaxe235
18-05-09, 09:58 PM
looks nice,have you spilt some brake fluid on the n/s chassis leg or is it just the pic.
Count Vaux Alot
18-05-09, 10:01 PM
Looking the T I T S Benn top man! + Rep
looks nice,have you spilt some brake fluid on the n/s chassis leg or is it just the pic.
No brake fluids been near the car, if it was spilt it would be cleaned off right away as it will eat thru the paint.
Looking the T I T S Benn top man! + Rep
Thank you very much sir :)
Looking sweet as per usual matey :thumb:
Fancy polishing up my porsche wheels? lol such hard work!
gaznovalet
19-05-09, 12:13 AM
some top quality workmanship here ben mate looking real good! like it.
Cheers gunny, nah i have enough polishing to do my self.
Cheers gaz.
Got a bit more done to night.
Got home to find these waiting on my door, orderd at about 9pm sunday night too..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7627.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7628.jpg
Bit lose onthe top hat, but fits the lengh of stainless i have and the dv T piece thing ok so thats cool, more on its way to me :)
Moved on to the turbo, right by the let let there is this,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7629.jpg
Kinda held in by a 10mm bolt, what is it?
Stripped off the inlet pipe, as it will be cut to clear the slam pannel.
Now i'd like to remove this, recirc bit, but the other side has a spring on it, if i un bolt it will it pop apart? Or can i just unbolt it?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7641.jpg
Blades look ok, no movement in and out or side to side, seems clean in there too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7630.jpg
Sat the turbo in place,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7632.jpg
Wanted to have alook at the rad clearance..
With the rad sitting back (in the tie bar mount hole)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7637.jpg
This is where the rads sits,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7636.jpg
With it in the normal holes it sits here,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7635.jpg
Which is enough clearance, so thats all good.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7633.jpg
Rad in,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7634.jpg
Ic sitting in place, gotta cut the mounts on the bottom off to get it sitting right. Will sit about an inch lower when done.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7638.jpg
Ic out lets are longer than i first thought, But with a elbow ended on in place theyt should clear ok.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7639.jpg
Now so i can plan on piping what are they all.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7632.jpg
1. Water in? Back to headder tank?
2.Oil out..
3. Oil in..
4. Water out? Back to headder tank linking in with rad run off?
5.??
6. Pressure? To amal?
Thank you.
Jeff16v
19-05-09, 08:43 PM
5 would normally be recirc dump valve to hot start and throttle left but yours looks different.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee77/gsijeff/c20letvacumnconnections.jpg
No thats the one on the end of the recirc, you can see that one in the ic with the inlet bit off...
Jeff16v
19-05-09, 08:50 PM
ok, see it now, second one to amal
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee77/gsijeff/P1010123.jpg
Jeff16v
19-05-09, 09:25 PM
are you putting the recirc on or can it be left off, i mistakenly painted mine shut and i'm considering disabling it
Will blocked off till the dv annoys me...lol Will prob use it on track so its quiet as the dv going off every 2mins will get old quick.
Doesnt look like the elbows are going to fit unless the cooler sits back behind the tabs at each end on the front panel?
Ive had to cut mine off and its still very tight.
I assume your using 90degree elbows? Ive had to cut of the tabs (marked red) and its still very tight. Unless the hoses will sit behind them? Cooler im using looks the same width
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/novarich/Untitled-1.jpg
The Simps
20-05-09, 12:00 AM
Looking good bud!
As Rich says tho it will be very tight to get an elbow in there! If you know an ally welder can they not put a bend on there for you?
Oh, you might want to put some more wax on your front panel before you put too many bits on :p
looking good benn,
i like your attension to detail especialy on those innerwings and slam panel the paintwork looks swell wish mine would look as good as this.
keep up the good work mate.
damen.:thumb:
where's that intercooler from benn?
I assume your using 90degree elbows? Ive had to cut of the tabs (marked red) and its still very tight. Unless the hoses will sit behind them? Cooler im using looks the same width
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/novarich/Untitled-1.jpg
I'm planning on getting the ends of the ic trimmed down and then 90o elbows welded on, this should clean the front pannel.
Looking good bud!
As Rich says tho it will be very tight to get an elbow in there! If you know an ally welder can they not put a bend on there for you?
Oh, you might want to put some more wax on your front panel before you put too many bits on :p
See above, and only one coat of wax one it...
looking good benn,
i like your attension to detail especialy on those innerwings and slam panel the paintwork looks swell wish mine would look as good as this.
keep up the good work mate.
damen.:thumb:
Cheers dude, :)
where's that intercooler from benn?
Ebay, is a uni small fit, want me too look for the link?
is it one of them tx autosport ones? did like the look of them but didnt think theyd be any good compared to a forge one.
what do you think of the quality? what type of power you going to be running through it?
bruce
I think its is the same yeah, as it looks it in the pic and the sizes are the same.
Quality is 100%, really well and nicely welded, would tell anyone to get one.
For 70-80 you couldnt get better and better value for money.
Oh any one with the turbo connections number in the pics?
Benn does not look like you have that much room on the cooler to chop the inlet/outlet back? how about chopping them off all together, getting the holes blanked, then getting the inlet/outlet welded back on at a 45 deg angle? Obviously if it will fit with 90's then fair play
I think he meant hes having the cooler pipes modded, i assume cut/alloy welded at an angle?
If im right, what sort of places will do this?
They will be cut flush with the cooler, then have the elbows welded on.
Any welder/metal fab place can do this and theres one next door to my polishers.
ah cool get you mate, any place can do it as said, just need to know if they do ally tig, as not all places are set up for aluminium!
I think its is the same yeah, as it looks it in the pic and the sizes are the same.
Quality is 100%, really well and nicely welded, would tell anyone to get one.
For 70-80 you couldnt get better and better value for money.
yeh i see what your saying, but to have them cut off and welded back on will add to the price. one of the small forge ones are around 160 i think and you can choose where the outlets go.
will definately consider one of these though.:thumb:
ah cool get you mate, any place can do it as said, just need to know if they do ally tig, as not all places are set up for aluminium!
Yeah, i know he can. Hes gonna do the turbo inlet too. He does all kinda metal fab and welding. Inc stainless.
yeh i see what your saying, but to have them cut off and welded back on will add to the price. one of the small forge ones are around 160 i think and you can choose where the outlets go.
will definately consider one of these though.:thumb:
But thats 100more... And if you trim the front pannel you can just use normal elbows.
Got the union ends from rally design, but they dont fit how i thought they would. They screw stright to the bias.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7652.jpg
Thought they'd fit in to the unions that come with...
Got all my drive shafts painted and ready to rebuild. Finished painting the lower arms, tie bars and mounts.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7653.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7654.jpg
Took my inlet piping off the afm and found this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7648.jpg
Eek! Will a xe one fit?
Also found that theres quite a bit of oil in it, which seems odd no?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7650.jpg
XE AFM won't fit, its loads smaller.
Poo. Well its on the other side so should be ok.
novaguy08
21-05-09, 09:31 PM
which side is the end facing the turbo? is it the side with the holey mesh or the other one?
Just thinking if its the side facing the turbo i would remove it, dont want it getting sucked through!
vaughanmc
21-05-09, 09:32 PM
Absolutely awsome attention to detail Benn
Can I ask, what actual colour is the car - Anyone who says Blue is gay lol
novaguy08
21-05-09, 09:33 PM
Arden Blue
vaughanmc
21-05-09, 09:34 PM
Cheers! Absolutely spot on
The shiney silver/polished metal really goes well with the body colour! :thumb:
craig green
21-05-09, 11:11 PM
Dude your rad looks like a cheap one..... I can see through it!
Loving the progress though.
Nath, its on the turbo side, but i think i've found a replacement.
Vaughanmc, cheers dude :) as saids its Ardon blue.
Craig: wouldnt you beileve it was a gen vx item 3years ago.. It does look tatty but you can see thru all rad fins so i've found. but it does look like it leaks in the bottom corner so i might try and get another one.
Like the ally ones but they are so over priced.
novaguy08
22-05-09, 11:25 AM
dude spring for the ally one, steel one would look out of place in your engine bay!
The Simps
22-05-09, 12:07 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7632.jpg
1 - to header tank
2 - oil return
3 - oil in
4 - to top of rad
5 - to amal valve
6 - to amal valve
You'll have to check which way round they go on the amal valve tho from your vacuum diagram.
I'll ask Shaun if he's got a spare let afm mate.
garethcolley
22-05-09, 12:14 PM
Good info that Simps i will need that in the next few weeks. Looking good Benn.
GRUNT 16V
22-05-09, 12:46 PM
almost looks as good as my silver xe ?????? just kidding big boy stunning as ever
The Simps
22-05-09, 02:02 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/CLETVacuumDiagram.jpg
You may find the above useful!
Most people leave off the hot start valve(6) from the vacuum system so what you do is run your vacuum from the fuel reg into the throttle body but have the a t-piece coming off the line down to the turbo.
If you're running an external fuel regulator you move the vacuum from the standard one to that and leave the standard one "un-vacummed" as it where.
Also, if you're not runnng the tank vent valve system (most won't be I just blocked off the vacuum at the throttle body.
Hope that mkes sense.
Jeff16v
22-05-09, 05:00 PM
Benn, are you laquering all the polished bits? i polished my coil and bracket and it rusted so i laquered it the second time along with my amal valve.
1 - to header tank
2 - oil return
3 - oil in
4 - to top of rad
5 - to amal valve
6 - to amal valve
You'll have to check which way round they go on the amal valve tho from your vacuum diagram.
.
Ah legend, so do you just join number4 to the out let on the rad? Will that not make a prob of the water running around?
Yep have the pic of which way around the vacum lines go i think.
almost looks as good as my silver xe ?????? just kidding big boy stunning as ever
lol never saw the bay on your silver one... Thank you too.
Most people leave off the hot start valve(6) from the vacuum system so what you do is run your vacuum from the fuel reg into the throttle body but have the a t-piece coming off the line down to the turbo.
If you're running an external fuel regulator you move the vacuum from the standard one to that and leave the standard one "un-vacummed" as it where.
Also, if you're not runnng the tank vent valve system (most won't be I just blocked off the vacuum at the throttle body.
Hope that mkes sense.
Yeah know about blocking the tank vent off, running the std fuel reg. I can just leave the hot start valve pluged in tho.. Will be happy wont it?
Benn, are you laquering all the polished bits? i polished my coil and bracket and it rusted so i laquered it the second time along with my amal valve.
No, will just keep on top of them, they where all metal poilshed (cleaner and protecter) then had 2 coats of wax on them.
ben doodar
22-05-09, 09:04 PM
awesome project this one benn, dont think i have commented on it before but i have been keeping an eye on this.
have you cut the bonnet slam panel to allow the afm pipe to fit? dont suppose youd want to start cutting it now!
also some very good info from the simps there.
The Simps
22-05-09, 10:27 PM
Leave the hot start plugged in but not plumbed in yeah.
The standard LET hose for no.4 is a straight bit with a 90deg on the end that fits perfectly on the top rad end if you loosen the connection on the turbo and tweak the angle.
Your no.1 goes to the top of the header tank (easily hidden, especially with your setup)...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20LET%20Build/13-07-076.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20LET%20Build/P4010131.jpg
(you can see the 90deg kink on the left and how I loosened it and change the angle. Don't copy my angle tho as my rad was in standard position!)
awesome project this one benn, dont think i have commented on it before but i have been keeping an eye on this.
have you cut the bonnet slam panel to allow the afm pipe to fit? dont suppose youd want to start cutting it now!
also some very good info from the simps there.
Thank you very much, no the slam pannel hasnt been and isnt gonna be cut.
The inlet on the turbo will be cut and rewelded so it fits better.
Leave the hot start plugged in but not plumbed in yeah.
The standard LET hose for no.4 is a straight bit with a 90deg on the end that fits perfectly on the top rad end if you loosen the connection on the turbo and tweak the angle.
Your no.1 goes to the top of the header tank (easily hidden, especially with your setup)...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20LET%20Build/13-07-076.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20LET%20Build/P4010131.jpg
(you can see the 90deg kink on the left and how I loosened it and change the angle. Don't copy my angle tho as my rad was in standard position!)
No point buying an unbrokwn hot start vavle then... Sure it will start from hot better with it working?
Numner1 i'll tweek and move, then join it to a metal pipe then up to the header tank, where does your water out go? Looks like its to the stat?
The Simps
22-05-09, 10:42 PM
Never had any probs with my hot start not plumbed in but then again didn;t use it every day! Should be fine tho. From my understanding they're more prone to causing problems than running right.
The hose is just flopped over out the way in that pic but does go perfectly to the top right (standing from front) outlet on the rad.
What and back in to the rad? Or joined to it?
BRoadGhost
22-05-09, 11:36 PM
Ben those unions are NPT and you need to threadlock them in. They taper ~ the way you have it in the last photo is the wrong way round.
What do you mean the wrong way round?
Cheers Si.
I have it set up like this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7660.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7661.jpg
Yes? No?
The Simps
23-05-09, 11:15 AM
What and back in to the rad? Or joined to it?
Back into the rad on the top outlet. The std hose is perfect for it, you just need to tweak the solid pipe angle. You can see it going across the top in this 1st pic then how it loops in on the 2nd.
Only thing to worry about is keeping it away from the fan if you're going rear mounted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20LET%20Build/0612067.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20LET%20Build/0612068.jpg
You're making me post all the messy pictures of my old nova now before I tidied it all up! lol
craig green
23-05-09, 11:52 AM
Craig: wouldnt you beileve it was a gen vx item 3years ago.. It does look tatty but you can see thru all rad fins so i've found. but it does look like it leaks in the bottom corner so i might try and get another one.
Like the ally ones but they are so over priced.
That's never a Genuine one. I'd say your dealer out-sourced that rad. Look at the one in Simps's pics, same as mine. I used to have one like what you have. I bought it new from a factors, a Serck replacement rad, but I got shot of it as it had such a thin core & was generally crap. If you see a Valeo one, like mine or Simp's, you'll know what I mean.
All good though. :thumb:
Hhhmmm cheers for the pics Si, does it not matter your removing the bleed off for the rad then?
Craig, i see what you mean, maybe thats why i have a bit of extra room...
Never been a prob tho, cooled ok but has been leaking.
The Simps
23-05-09, 06:18 PM
Me n Shaun both run ours like that and never had any probs.
As Craig said, your rad is an aftermarket type thin core one, its the same one as ive just fitted to mine, very thin core compared to my old valeo one.
Looking good though, everything nice and clean.
Just remove that mesh and bin it....
Had a good day, big big thanks to Dan, Pete and Dave.
Be cause i want the loom hidden as much as possible the loom needed to be extended, adding to that it needed to be repaired because the owner before had it badly fitted in to a vectra.
Dan set about repairing and extending the loom...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7669.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7679.jpg
Air flow meter wiring extending to run down the inner wings..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7691.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7692.jpg
Bit of lengh..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7697.jpg
I wanted the cam cover beather/air lines to again run under the wings too so they are hidden.
So start off running stuff here..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7663.jpg
Add in.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7673.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7675.jpg
Which comes out here above the headlight ready to meet up to the turbo..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7662.jpg
Like so..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7664.jpg
Needed to use the oem pipe as it had the amal piping, pete did some cutting and routing work making this a perfect set up..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7665.jpg
Fitting this sexy replacement before the turbo gos on..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7667.jpg
New engine mount from Rallyman (Chris Astley)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7670.jpg
Nova bay look re-run and Pcliped up nicely..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7694.jpg
Because the battery is going in the boot i needed a power and grounding blocks to connect everything too.. Found some nice stuff at a local chandrey.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7698.jpg
Spot the diff...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7688.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7690.jpg
More tomoz...
Me n Shaun both run ours like that and never had any probs.
Cool cheers dude, i'll pipe it up like that then.
As Craig said, your rad is an aftermarket type thin core one, its the same one as ive just fitted to mine, very thin core compared to my old valeo one.
Looking good though, everything nice and clean.
Just remove that mesh and bin it....
Oh right, conts!
Yeah been cleaning and painting everything again today...
novaguy08
23-05-09, 10:10 PM
hammana hammana hammana hammana........ whens it going to be running :D:D
NOVA-KID-93
23-05-09, 10:12 PM
looking good benn, and i may be joining you in the leather seat club soon if i get this new car ;)
craig green
23-05-09, 10:17 PM
Good update mate.
Whats diff with the GTE?
novaguy08
23-05-09, 10:19 PM
Bird in blue top :D
Cheers Jay,
Craig yes its the lady...
Kid, niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Loads of inagination as always. Battery is going in the rear then? Does that afm cable need to be that long?
Yeah battreys going in the boot just to give a bit more room up front.
If the afm wiring was in the bay no, but as mine runs down the inside of the arch then out by the tie bar mount, yeah its needs to be made longer.
This way you wont see it at all.
BRoadGhost
24-05-09, 12:11 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7660.jpg
The union that goes into the "IN" of the bias valve is the wrong way round.
Also use thread lock on it and nip it up tight in a vice - PS thanks for the wiper motor :)
Doesnt fit the other way Si, its a 1/8 thread, which is the side of the threded hole in the bias (yank made) the other end is m10 for the english.
Looking good Benn, as for the rad, iv got one of these,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Opel-Vauxhall-Nova-GTE-GSi-2-0-16v-Turbo-Alloy-Radiator_W0QQitemZ380125418220QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item58813d92 ec&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Opel-Vauxhall-Nova-GTE-GSi-2-0-16v-Turbo-Alloy-Radiator_W0QQitemZ380125418220QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item58813d92 ec&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)_trkparm s=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3 A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Opel-Vauxhall-Nova-GTE-GSi-2-0-16v-Turbo-Alloy-Radiator_W0QQitemZ380125418220QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item58813d92 ec&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)
Edd
Joe Richardson
24-05-09, 11:57 AM
stunning work:eek:
Got a bit more done today, but again its all little stuff.
Plumbed in the amal vavle and pluged it in. Need a few meters of small silcon tubing to run for the boost and pressure lines and such tho.
Runt he wiring loom and got it P-cliped in to place, not 100%happy where they run tho, but i need bigger P-clips. So it will be redone.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7712.jpg
Finished off the inlet, got the rail built up and on, loom on. Just need to workout where all the small pipes go to.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7702.jpg
Even cleaned the dirt out of the grooves..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7703.jpg
Gave the thermostat a buff overand got that fitted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7705.jpg
Doesnt look as nice here as it does in the flesh.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7709.jpg
Gave this a light coat of lacquar as they are a low qual ally so oxid up fast.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7711.jpg
With that fitted i could get the turbo in place..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7713.jpg
Now i can see where the inlet needs to be cut to, can work out the water and breath pipes too.
Looking good Benn, as for the rad, iv got one of these,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Opel-Vauxhall-Nova-GTE-GSi-2-0-16v-Turbo-Alloy-Radiator_W0QQitemZ380125418220QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item58813d92 ec&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Opel-Vauxhall-Nova-GTE-GSi-2-0-16v-Turbo-Alloy-Radiator_W0QQitemZ380125418220QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item58813d92 ec&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)_trkparm s=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3 A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Opel-Vauxhall-Nova-GTE-GSi-2-0-16v-Turbo-Alloy-Radiator_W0QQitemZ380125418220QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item58813d92 ec&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)
Edd
Been looking at them Edd, just dont have 140 to spunk at the mo..
Nice work fella :)
Cheers dude :)
stunning work:eek:
Cheers Joe.
The info on cutting the inlet is in Mr robinson's wip if you need pictures Benn
Got them, had them ages. Cheers tho.
Christ, all this over a few wires.
Cracked on to day, got the coilovers back on after a clean, hubs on, shafts in with new cvs boots and all bolted on.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7716.jpg
The pass side has a new braided line too, the drivers one just been cleaned up.
Drivers side all built up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7724.jpg
Got the dizzy built back up and all fitted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7723.jpg
While i was doing that Dan carried on doing wiring. Using the connector i bought, the battrey wiring comes stright to it, with a starter and alt take off and the ecu 12v. Very nice.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7718.jpg
Dan then carried on with the loom on the inside and got everything connected up beautifully.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7727.jpg
I've putting allthe pipe work i have out to start working out ic pipes, but i need to get the i/c welded first so thats my first job tomoz.
Worked out where my turbo inlet needs to be cut so thats going to the same guy too.
And we found the end of the wire to the OE oil pressure and light, Dan worked a bit of wiring magic and thats not all working. So we powe and a ecu it should start.
Got the fuel lines on and connected, found a need a small one way vavle for the small rocker cover breather.
Doesnt seam like much, but..
krobinson
25-05-09, 09:55 PM
Great work Benn :)
Count Vaux Alot
25-05-09, 10:05 PM
Coming on well mate, that wiring looks like a ball ache though.
Chhers Jim, it was worse, this is why the dash came out so it could all be tidied up and made neater. Lots more room to work as well. Everything now runs in with the normal loom now, ecu light and temp wiring in with the clocks loom.
Count Vaux Alot
25-05-09, 10:12 PM
Top job :thumb:
Lucky Dan did it, hes better at it. Has done a great job. Makes everything nicer.
Looks sweet mate nice work
The Simps
25-05-09, 10:39 PM
Sexy dude!
Sexy dude!
I think he likes you Benn ;)
lol :gay:
The Simps
25-05-09, 10:56 PM
Benn knows ;)
Attention to detail is truly amazing mate, I can only dream my Nova will ever look as good as this, My joint #1 faveourite Nova.
Thank you Gunny.
I know you love me Si, the late night txts say it all.
Thank you very much Wwmnw, comments like that make it all worth while.
skidmarkz
26-05-09, 06:47 PM
loving the cable routes :) awsome work :)
Wow, excellent progress Benn, so you'll have no wiring in the bay then?
Nope, well i tiny bit.
You'll see the plug for the dizzy and the lamdba but they will be very neatly run and hidden as much as poss.
Nope, well i tiny bit.
You'll see the plug for the dizzy and the lamdba but they will be very neatly run and hidden as much as poss.
Excellent! Can't wait to see this! (will have to be billing i'm afraid) So the wiring in the o/s arch is for lights etc?
:) Sounds good to me dude. Make sure you come find me, few peeps on here know what i look like.
O/s is afm, crack, and cts and temp.
n/s is light loom.
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Benn again. :( :thumb:
lol, adding to that, Air breathers on the o/s, and water pipes on the n/s.
Even better! All water hoses hidden too!
Does look stunning i must say!
Cheers Jay, will look good finished, well i hope.
garethcolley
27-05-09, 01:03 PM
Good progress.
scott.parker
27-05-09, 01:33 PM
Looks really good Benn, all come together quite quickly too!
Scott
benn will the tyres not rubb on them wires in the arch?
i smell abit of vag lol
will also be seein this at billing... :D
Cheers guys,
Martin i hope not, but they can be moved to clear if needs be.
Did a trial fit of my ic, needed to cut the feet off the bottom.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7728.jpg
Really well made, ally tubes welded on with hellicoiled mounts. That now lay in ruins on my garage floor...lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7729.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7730.jpg
With it sitting in place i could see the sides on the front pannel needed trimming.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7731.jpg
Trimmed back, not as neat as can be. But done wit the tools i have at home.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7732.jpg
Silicone elbow( all gloss back) on and sitting in place.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7734.jpg
Dv bit in place.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7735.jpg
Rooms ok, so started mocking up the inlet elbow.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7736.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7738.jpg
Had to make a bit more clearance.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7739.jpg
Picked up a 2" 2meter tube of stainless..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7742.jpg
Measure and cut to get..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7743.jpg
Started sanding it...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7808.jpg
Ten started polishing it up..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7806.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7809.jpg
Bit better..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7807.jpg
Finished bar a wax.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7814.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7815.jpg
Water pipe looks much the same too.
Needs a good few coats of..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7784.jpg
Started to workout where and run the boost lines.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7740.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7741.jpg
Cut to today,
Pete wasnt happy with my servo line, so started to make me up a new bit..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7747.jpg
He had a think..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7761.jpg
My dad borrowed this weapon from work..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7750.jpg
Used to fit these..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7749.jpg
Giving us..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7748.jpg
So i can have this here.. Big thanks to Dan for cracking on with this today, with help from Dave..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7763.jpg
Isnt screwed down yet.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7764.jpg
Holds this bad boy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7759.jpg
Thristy work..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7803.jpg
Grounds done too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7752.jpg
In the week i mocked up my turbo inlet to be cut and welded. Picked it up to day..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7745.jpg
Looks ok...
But doesnt fit at all how i wanted..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7770.jpg
Found that it was still in the wrong place, the inlet hose was still in the way of the stat to rad hose and the breather was jammed hard against the plug for the cts.. So would have to do back..
Was a bit pissed off as it wasnt done to what i wanted. So............ Funk it cut it off and start again.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7811.jpg
Worked out the right angle and place, and reset it..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7810.jpg
Last thing i was was start running the water lines..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7804.jpg
Big thanks to Dan, Pedro and Dave.
Tomorrow is exhaust mock up, and really wanna get it to run, even if only for a few mins.
novaguy08
30-05-09, 09:55 PM
my ears will be peeled for the first fire :D
Nice update, nearly there now :) I look forward to seeing this next week.
Will they? Christ.
Cheers Jay.
novaguy08
30-05-09, 10:13 PM
i have ears like a bat when my missus aint talking lol
What's that tool called for the terminals? Is it just like a massive crimper?
Yeah, just a hydro pressure one. Awesome bit of kit.
stupot89
30-05-09, 11:20 PM
it looks a bit dirty in the back by the battery ben needs cleanin apart for =m that it looks good also what have you used to polishe the pipes??
It is, first time the boots been opened in months.
I have a polishing kit on a bench grinder.
Sooo much work, can't believe you find the time to update your wip!
Was knacked and hurting last night so was nice to sit down with a cold drink..
Does the battery have to go in a box Benn?
Count Vaux Alot
31-05-09, 09:57 AM
Coming on very well now mate - i look forward to seeing this at Billing!
Coming on very well now mate - i look forward to seeing this at Billing!
Certainly is and I second that... cant wait to get my eyes peeled for this one. :)
Does the battery have to go in a box Benn?
Doesnt have to no, am gonna use a corsa battrey tray as they are removeable to hold it down, thinking of then trimming it in leather...
Coming on very well now mate - i look forward to seeing this at Billing!
Certainly is and I second that... cant wait to get my eyes peeled for this one. :)
Cheers Nick Cheers Jim, am on with Mig as allways at billing, so walk over and have a look and find me. wanna meet you both and see your cars too.
Awesome work Benn, i love how you pay so much attention to everything!
scott.parker
31-05-09, 01:19 PM
Cracking on nicely Benn!
Stop polishing and get it in for pvs lol!
Looking good as usual, will come take a look at billing
Awesome work Benn, i love how you pay so much attention to everything!
Thank you Sir. I'm trying too.
Cracking on nicely Benn!
Cheers dude.
Stop polishing and get it in for pvs lol!
Looking good as usual, will come take a look at billing
hehe have to polish stuff it looks nice :)
Yeah do it! Most people know what i look like so come say hi.
Im frigging knackerd. Been working on the car since 10ish. Doesnt feel like i've done that much tho. Started off sorting out the inlet. Isnt the best fix, but for the time being it will do.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7819.jpg
Which clears the pipes and brings the afm to sit here..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7825.jpg
Which is ok, but i can move it so it sits over more.
Then got the knackerd old water pipe off.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7816.jpg
Found a bit of pipe the fitted with a bit of work. (polished jubliee clip..)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7817.jpg
Didnt like the copper pipe, but lucky the rubber hose was long enough. Now runs here.. (yes its P-cliped up with the loom)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7818.jpg
Started cracking on with the exhaust.. Fitted the down pipe, fitted my system to work out where they meet and make the cut.
No wonder my system was hard to cut... The flange still had 3inches of pipe on it, this was slide in and welded to the rest of the pipe, good way to do it really.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7821.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7820.jpg
Now they just about line up so i can do a slotted join, but i had to bolt the down pipe on with some long bolts and xe manifold springs, is that ok? Or do i need let stuff??
Made a cut to give a lil angle so they meet nicely, then i can then weld up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7822.jpg
Then on to connecting the ic, now one ends all sorted. But the other end i've been waiting on a hose, so set about making one from odds and sods.. Nothing i have at all fits! C**Ts.
Polished up my water pipes.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7824.jpg
Piped up the rest of the system, its all now ready to go..
So its ready to start as soon as i can get something sorted for the ic pipe.
Need a bolt for the uj on the streering. Any one know the size? m6 is to small, m8 is to big..
Clutch cable in and sorted, gear linkage in needs setting up tho.
Speedo cable is in.
Cam belt covers on, bottom pullys on with new belt fitted. (had a few laying about..lol)
Coils fitted, tiny bodge here but its fitted. Wiring might need extending tho.
Fuel tank vent valves fitted,
The one way vavle i havesa a bit small tho, so i need some of the juliee clips that are for small fuel lines.
Did a lil trail fit...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7826.jpg
Cool, lettering will be blue. Nicly covers up my shine bts tho :(
But they are there...lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7827.jpg
Water pipes in that bit are a bit untidy, but i cant find any other way to use them.
Bolted the oil cooler on and fitted the new sump plug.
Shes now filled with the finest Gm 10/40.
And has brand new plug too.
Really funked off its now running, but i know its ready to.
Nice one ben nearly there now.
craig green
31-05-09, 07:49 PM
Benn. In between M6 & M8 is M7 thread pitch. Novas use M7 for the bumper bolts in the fr chassis legs & the seat subframe to floor bolts.
Never seen m7...lol
Guess i'll have to by one for it or pop to the scrappy. Cheers dude!
The Simps
31-05-09, 08:24 PM
Turbo's are for losers! lol
Good progress bud.
Must be you've had too...
Love the coil location! Shame you can't see the shiney bits though.
Me too, hidden away is the game. And yeah waist buy and fitting it all, but we know its there and thats what counts...lol
hey dude, this looks spanking! is it gonna be at pvs?
hey dude, this looks spanking! is it gonna be at pvs?
It will be sloth.
sparkie1401
31-05-09, 09:42 PM
FANTASTIC work as expected
As said yeah will be at pv, but wont be finished. (well wont be 100%)
lol Your the first person to notice it...lol
Joe Richardson
31-05-09, 10:22 PM
looking good ben:thumb:
Down pipe studs/bolts can i use bolts with xe exhaust springs?
krobinson
31-05-09, 10:37 PM
Don't leave the inlet like that for too long. I've known of a properly welded one to break because your pipe stay's still while your engine moves.
Rick Draper
31-05-09, 10:41 PM
Don't leave the inlet like that for too long. I've known of a properly welded one to break because your pipe stay's still while your engine moves.
:thumb: TBH Benn i would make sure it starts ok then take that inlet down and have it sorted properly. Otherwise i can see a "Wanted KKK16 turbo" advert going up as bits of chemical metal have wrecked the turbo.
Novaboi_1991
31-05-09, 10:42 PM
benn, you taking her up the strip?
That was my plan tbh, if i can get it done before pv then i will, if not it will be fixed soon as i get home.
benn, you taking her up the strip?
£25 quid for under a minuts fun... Nah.
Novaboi_1991
31-05-09, 10:46 PM
oooh, would be a shame if you cant get it on the strip, we're all dieing to see it tear...
No, read that again. I'm not running the strip.
Novaboi_1991
31-05-09, 11:12 PM
lol i know, i did read it,
but it would be cool to see what yours runs it in
Will do it at some point. But a std let so wont be that fast.
Will do it once the engines been tested a lil more.
scott.parker
31-05-09, 11:49 PM
What times do standard lets run? 14.0 flat?
Mid 13's if the driver is any good. Standard XE's can do really low 14's and LET's are a fair bit quicker.
:thumb: TBH Benn i would make sure it starts ok then take that inlet down and have it sorted properly. Otherwise i can see a "Wanted KKK16 turbo" advert going up as bits of chemical metal have wrecked the turbo.
Got to agree, theres no way chemical metal will stay put there.
And a big chunk of that into the comp blades wont be pretty.
Mid 13's if the driver is any good. Standard XE's can do really low 14's and LET's are a fair bit quicker.
Cool, never run before so i'll get 15 or sdomething..lol
Do you know about the down pipe studs?
Got to agree, theres no way chemical metal will stay put there.
And a big chunk of that into the comp blades wont be pretty.
Its getting one before pv... But will try.
Just taxed it for a year too.. eek.
I used the LET springs on the downpipe with new studs as mine were all corroded but a spring is a spring at the end of the day so as long as it fits it should be fine.
Notice you have the wrong type of nuts holding the turbo manifold to the head though, not sure how much difference the correct ones make but Vauxhall must have chose to do them different for a reason?
Also looks like you have fitted an XE exhaust manifold gasket, LET ones are shiny metal?
Lee: I've had to use xe manifold nuts as i don't have an let ones (came with xe ones) and you cant buy let ones any more..
Gasket wise, it came in a head gasket set and the all list xe and let the same, looked like the one that came off...
Benn normal manifold nuts will be fine, But as Lee said, im pritty sure the let manifold gasket should have a metal layer to help with the heat, i know myne has.
Lee: I've had to use xe manifold nuts as i don't have an let ones (came with xe ones) and you cant buy let ones any more..
Gasket wise, it came in a head gasket set and the all list xe and let the same, looked like the one that came off...
Autovaux do the proper studs still, quite expensive though.
I'd get a LET manifold gasket from them too as i'm sure its shiny metal backed due to the heat.
Edit - Dan just beat me to it.
I didnt think av could do them anymore, will give them a ring.
Gasket looks/is the same as the one that came off, but i will look in to it.
Exhaust is "finished" with my bodged plate.
Dan stoped in this after noon and aftering working out the order on the cap we gave the key a turn to prime the engine with oil.
Fitted the fuel pump relay and.................
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She started up.:D No knocking or any bad noises :D
The long awaiting (which turned up today) replacement elbow and clearance mod..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7829.jpg
Ooooo shiney...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7831.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7833.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7834.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7838.jpg
My exhaust mod..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7836.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7837.jpg
Temp fit oil cooler..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7840.jpg
Looking good dude. Shame i wont be at pv :(
Can't quite beleive the front panel hackage benn! Me likes the long sniney inlet pipe though!
How affective do you expect the oil cooler to be? or is that not a perminent thing?
Looking good dude. Shame i wont be at pv :(
Why not pussy boy?
Can't quite beleive the front panel hackage benn! Me likes the long sniney inlet pipe though!
Yeah was a needs a must thing. I'll repair and paint it after pv.
Shiney pipe makes me moist too...
How affective do you expect the oil cooler to be? or is that not a perminent thing?
I've never run a cooler before, never had the need. Or any probs with heat, even after being on track all day. Only running it now cause anyone thinks it needed. It is only there as a temp job, but its still gonna be in line with the air flow.. So should do something.
The Simps
03-06-09, 10:58 PM
Cooler will be fine mate. I know people how run Lets with no coolers!
Looks good, looking forward to seeing you the car and a washer on sunday! lol
scott.parker
04-06-09, 12:06 AM
Looks good mate, as said shame for the bit of butchery, but had to be done eh! Cooler looks to be in neat place.
Who you showing the car with at PV?
Why not pussy boy?
lol I cant afford it, Plus you know how reliable my car is.
Cooler will be fine mate. I know people how run Lets with no coolers!
Looks good, looking forward to seeing you the car and a washer on sunday! lol
Yeah? Can i take mine off then? Yeah havent seen you in ages.
Looks good mate, as said shame for the bit of butchery, but had to be done eh! Cooler looks to be in neat place.
Who you showing the car with at PV?
Will be sorted out and repair before billing, so dont worry.
Coller just fitted nicely so i just it..lol
Am on with Mig, so come over and see the car.
lol I cant afford it, Plus you know how reliable my car is.
Pfft.
cars startin 2 look nice mate, bit of a tight squeeze with the turbo lump init is'nt it. not much room 2 work with just a normal 2 litre
Loads of room in a xe'd nova. The let just had lots of added toss that gets in the way.
Today's update.
Cracked on again.
Got the brakes fill with fluid. Bled the front two up fine then moved to the rears. This is when Dan noticed (he was pumping the pedal) that the bias was leeking. Great!
Tightent all the fixings up a bit more.. Still leaking. Did them up funking to the point of snapping them tight.. Still leaking. No matter how tight it leaked. But it was the 1/8 to m10 bit that was the prob, would make a good seal to the valve... Deep funking joy so screw it, we joined the lines up together and guess what? They as as water proof as a ducks **** under water.
Bled the rears up, Dans says the pedal feels good.(i havent tried it before you ask)
Fitted the back box, put 5lts of fuel in.
Fitted all the dash back in, backing a stuipd heater cable in the process, but as i needed to find a wiper motor we popped to the scrappy and lucky there was a nova in there so got a few bits and the heater cable too.
Have got a Ax wiper motor for a temp fit. Just need to work out the arm fitted.
Sorted/lined up the gear linkage first time too.. We're awesome.
Droped it on to its wheels. Now either i've for gotten it was so low from it being on axel stands or.. Well i dont know but the slam pannels on my knees!
Then started it up again, started second try. Still a bit tappy but i dont know the last time it was run and i've cleaned all the tappits out too. But it holds boost at -10/9 is that good? Has good oil pressure too.
Let it get warm, seems ok exhaust is still blowing and has a really odd (think i know why) bad rattle from in side it.. But think i can fix that with a drill and welder..
Need some cooling fans, hope they come tomoz. If not might have to try to get mine to fit. All i can think of...
Its alive.
Well done mate.
novaguy08
04-06-09, 08:11 PM
Get some pics n vids?
progress sounds good benn, hope i can have a good nose under your bonnet at PV. the quality of work is the beans!!
progress sounds good benn, hope i can have a good nose under your bonnet at PV. the quality of work is the beans!!
As i've said it will be no where near finished at pv. Bit annoyed as i've had to rust a few bits i'd have taken more time with... So dont judge it. At billing it will be much better.
Vid, sounds a bit ruff as its blowing and still a lil tappy..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/th_MVI_7841.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/?action=view¤t=MVI_7841.flv)
hmmm.........sweeeeeeeeeeeet!!
mike-turbo
04-06-09, 09:53 PM
nice work mate ,now you have finished your's you can help me with mine
skidmarkz
04-06-09, 09:53 PM
Cool, sounds ok mate :)
nice work mate ,now you have finished your's you can help me with mine
Finished? hahahahahaha
Cheers John and J
Good stuff Benn, you wont see any boost in neutral.....
What you see is vacuum.
The Simps
04-06-09, 10:26 PM
:D
Looking forward to the weekend.
Don't forget the washer!!!
Count Vaux Alot
04-06-09, 10:44 PM
Top job :D :D
~~joycey~~
05-06-09, 03:04 AM
Excellent mate :cool:
Well done Ben! Sounds the bollox!
Good stuff Benn, you wont see any boost in neutral.....
What you see is vacuum.
You know what i mean, cheers :)
:D
Looking forward to the weekend.
Don't forget the washer!!!
I'll try not too...lol
Top job :D :D
Excellent mate :cool:
Well done Ben! Sounds the bollox!
Cheers guys,
Jay it sounds sh*te.
The Simps
05-06-09, 09:55 AM
I'll try not too...lol
If you do it could stop me getting my engine back in! (paints all done ;) )
The Simps
05-06-09, 01:40 PM
Forgot to take my camera :doh:
Picking the car up tomorrow arvo so will put some on in the evening. Looks great, especially for how much it cost! lol
Is the car ready for the drive to PV yet then? lol
Havent even driven it yet...
Just cost me £52 to bump the insurance up to cover it..
hybridturbo
05-06-09, 02:14 PM
Nice work Ben :thumb:
Some of you might have read on Mig the nova wont be at Pv.
Worked like funk to get it ready for 3pm for the mot, when i started it its now reving all over the place, stalling and missing.
Tbh i'm really pissed off more than anything, felt like crying was that anrgy.
I've had to rush a few thing with i can now sort out to be better.
Nothing we can see is wrong. So what ever it is aint gonna be a quick fix had 8 fault codes..lol But some where from unplugging stuff to test it.
So sorry guys, you'll have to wait till billing to see the car.
Unlucky Benn mine wont be there either.
Bad luck dude, you gotta get to billing then!
Count Vaux Alot
05-06-09, 06:26 PM
I might not bother going to PV anyway lol
If your not going then i'm not fussed... lol
You'll be at billing tho yeah?
For the best imo Benn, i really cant see the point in doing half a job, may aswell take your time and know everything is 100% right!
craig green
05-06-09, 06:33 PM
Shame it wont be at PV Benn, but I keep posting in various threads that it's not a big deal come Monday. (I know from last years experience)
Count Vaux Alot
05-06-09, 06:36 PM
If your not going then i'm not fussed... lol
You'll be at billing tho yeah?
lol lol yer i'll be at billing
For the best imo Benn, i really cant see the point in doing half a job, may aswell take your time and know everything is 100% right!
Yeah i've been thinking the same, but did really wanna show it.
But would have annoyed me seeing allthe bits i'm not happy with.
Have been really worried about driving it to the mot as i've not driven it yet.
Then having to drive 150miles the next day on a unknown set up really..
Shame it wont be at PV Benn, but I kep posting in various threads that it's not a big deal come Monday.
Yeah, hope you're at billing dude? and yeah will get over it, just more annoied more than anything.
lol lol yer i'll be at billing
Good man.
Did tho get this done...
Got my fans to day, so Dan jumped in to fitting and wiring them in. They seem like weapons. Got a pair of slim line (just under 2inch deep) 7" wide Fans, was a bit worried they would come in time. But they showed up early this morning.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20updates/IMG_7842.jpg
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Wiring all neat and tidy. They blow like a 2dolla whore.
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As i need a mot i picked up for the scrappy a Ax wiper motor as it seems the easiest way to get one..
6am this morning saw me start to fit the leather..
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Its all in now, and just needs a good clean.
Thats it really...
The Simps
05-06-09, 08:07 PM
He he your front looks like a smiley face now! lol
Sorry to hear of the running probs, was looking forward to seeing it sunday.
WASHER, WASHER, WASHER, WASHER.
Benn, like you say, if you did get it to pv you'd be picking fault with it all day, billing is what, 5 weeks away? should be 100% top notch by then. Even still, you've nearly completed a mammoth facelift, in a massively short time!
Yeah does have that look Si.
John, tbh yeah theres afew bits i've done i'm really not happy with, this way i can fix them and make them better and do all the other lil bits iwanna do to make it better..
Coming along at a good rate fella, You've made me a fan of your wheels.... I keep thinking "how would they would look on mine but black etc" ???
Guessing you've missed it aint comming to pv then nick...
lol
Turbo rims do look cool. Do you run rear disc? If not i wouldnt bother...
Benn, have you fitted the bumper yet with your ic?
Benn, have you fitted the bumper yet with your ic?
Only my track bumper, but theres loads of room behind it and the "mouth" is perfect in from of the ic.
Cheers chris.
Get some pics with the proper bumper on :)
When its running i'll go and do a lil photo shot.
When its running i'll go and do a lil photo shot.
Theres a good lad :D
Guessing you've missed it aint comming to pv then nick...
lol
Turbo rims do look cool. Do you run rear disc? If not i wouldnt bother...
Shame but as said maybe a blessing, these things take time and if your anything like me then you'll want it looking its best and not half complete etc. Yes I do have rear discs but I think turbo rims may have to wait for the next project as the spending has come to an end on this car now.
Nick.
Shame but as said maybe a blessing, these things take time and if your anything like me then you'll want it looking its best and not half complete etc. Yes I do have rear discs but I think turbo rims may have to wait for the next project as the spending has come to an end on this car now.
Nick.
Oh has it?
General Lee
08-06-09, 02:01 PM
Did you get the ax wiper done in the end benn?
scott.parker
08-06-09, 02:08 PM
Ah BALLS! Benn i forgot to contact you, sorry, did you still need some pointers with the AX set up?
Fitted it, works just about but is sh*te. Has a cable tie holding one end up..lol
scott.parker
08-06-09, 06:47 PM
Is that the bolt end?
I fitted mine by using a bolt through the scuttle hole and locking it in place with some nuts tightened against each other so it wont move.
Yeah, but wasnt gonna bolt thru my nicely newly painted scuttle.
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