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Hi guys,
Update time it is then. This week Ive removed some front end parts and checked the bay over to make sure it was all sound and areas that have had the plating kit added or have been cutout and boxed such as the alternator/intercooler cutouts etc had been done well. Im pleased to report all is good and all the work has been carried out to a high standard. So it is just a simple re paint for the bay. The car now currently sits like this awaiting a good degrease/cleaning session before I start preparation for paint etc...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291474680
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291474786
Ive also been busy preparing quite a few other parts ready for paint......
One gearbox degreased/rubbed and masked up........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291474897
That went into the booth and was painted along with all the other items Id prepared over the course of the week in the same colour as whats all over the rest of the car.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291475049
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291475049
Engine front/gearbox rear mount and spacer.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291475127
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291475175
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291475175
Weber fuel regulator and bottom pulley face......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291475175
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291475175
Anti roll bar/bracketary and gearbox inspection plate.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291475175
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291475175
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291475175
And last but not least my recently acquired genuine early fearless brace......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291475484
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291475484
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top top work as allways matey!! i wish i could paint like you!!
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Nice work Nick,will be nice when all the bay is painted the same standard as the outside of the car :thumb:
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Very nice Nick, more stuff looking minted !!!!
That brace looks nice, see why you sold the Sparco one to me now lol
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damn right it will joe its a stunning car has been for many years before nick had it but its even beter now!!
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Boxed demasked...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291475484
Painted parts pile.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291476136
Due to the weight and strength of the roll bar it would have been very hard to drill to mount so as I used the ends to mount it I'll have to paint them a little later along with the linkage that I intend on doing matt black along with the clutch lever arm on the gearbox for a more standard look etc.
Fuel reg looks real well!............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291476390
Impressed with what Ive achieved this week I finished up this morning and headed off to speak to the guys sorting the engine to see If it was stripped down as yet. It indeed had been but the news wasnt good.
One coscast head............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291476390
And one bottom end.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291476390
My mechanical knowledge isnt huge but even I can see the problems here........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291476390
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291476390
All pistons are burnt and all have damage to the edges as you can see. Pistons from cylinders two/three being the worst. Rings are damaged/broken across the board and two are stuck to the pistons. The head is also damaged and a suspected write off............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291476390
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1291476390
You can just make out the damage to two/three at the top of the cylinders in this picture. Due to how bad the condition is their opinion is it will need too much material removing to repair via skimming meaning its probably going to need another head. But it will be checked by a local expert first to confirm this. The bottom end/bores however doesnt look bad and will go again fine with a rebore.
Its not what they expected to find. Initially we thought the rings may be worn due to general wear and tear or they may just be damage to one cylinder inparticular however due to it being all four substantially damaged their opinion is that it could be a map/fuelling issue which has caused it to run lean and lead to this.
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So as said via text to some of you this morning. Id like your opinions on cause also. Could it be down to the eds phase two software having a bad map? Im sure I read Dayle over on corsasport with the white c20let removed his phase two chips and replaced them due to them having just that. Could the Weber fuel reg be adjusted incorrectly? Also I was told the engine had an xe inlet cam however their is no vernier pulley to retard the timing which could also cause issues so Im told. However I have a spare inlet cam to check the part numbers on so I can check if it does indeed have an xe item or not. Obviously their is an issue which needs to be sorted out as I cant have a freshly rebuilt engine going the same way. Maybe I could run it in on a stock ecu and then go for a chipset from Beardy as everyone seems to give good feedback on his items? Opinions and advice needed guys please as it certainly is not my speciality!
Regards,
Nick.
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Id put it all standard as you say and go from there mate.
Least you know exactly where you are then
Top work on the other stuff.Looks really well.
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IMHO thats been running lean.
If i was you i would be on to SBS and get a LET off him. He has ones that have been freshened up with new rings, gaskets etc and sure he would put a set of ARP's in one for you and do the other bits you wanted doing.
