rob275 1817 Report post Posted December 17, 2014 You are all welcome to ask for any pics you like as I have my engine apart. Don't worry about thread hijacking, just ask. I guess we could actually start a new thread in Mechanical, and call it engine pics? Good idea Nigel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideways? 33 Report post Posted December 17, 2014 Sounds like a good idea to me too! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 20, 2014 I see Rob has a page worth of "Waiting for delivery" stuff, so I'm doing the same here.. Only I'll tell you what I'm waiting for.. ARP Mains and Head Bolts from USA Carrillo Rods from Abbey CP Pistons from Abbey Ali Sump from Abbey Gear box mount from Ebay UK Cusco Engine Mounts from Japan AVO Stage 4 Turbo kit from Fensport And now, what I have already... Fensport Ali Prop shaft Fidanza Ali Flywheel Helix Organic Clutch Perrin 3" Cat Back Ohlins DFV Coil Overs Japspeed stiffening braces Subaru Gasket kit Toyota Big ends Toyota Air Con delete pulley Three Bond Sealant Rocket Bunny Body kit Fitted:- Valenti rear light clusters Whiteline Diff Bushes Super Pro Rear subframe bushes Stupid Sound Tube removal bung Think I better declare sorn, it's gonna be off the road for a while?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted December 20, 2014 you're going the right way for bankruptcy as well!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 20, 2014 you're going the right way for bankruptcy as well!! As long as I don't check my balance I should be OK, I'll just wait for the letters to arrive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 20, 2014 OK, what have we been up to today...I have dummy built the main engine casings.. note the homemade engine lift eye at the front. It's simply an M16 fine bolt with nut and a 7/16 unf eyebolt in it.Then put it back in the car...But, can anyone guess why??? Here's a clue..I'm just off out to take it out again now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted December 20, 2014 Jesus nige you don't do things by half measures do you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 20, 2014 Jesus nige you don't do things by half measures do you! I'm having fun Nik!! The engine is out again now and is back in the house in pieces.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideways? 33 Report post Posted December 20, 2014 So, are you going for air con delete? Can I ask why...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 20, 2014 So, are you going for air con delete? Can I ask why...?To remove the condenser from the front of the radiator, to reduce a little bit of weight and drag on the engine and because I live in the UK. Oh, and because I want to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted December 21, 2014 As long as I don't check my balance I should be OK, I'll just wait for the letters to arrive. Letter from Barclays - " Dear Customer, Reviewing the activity of your account may I please remind you - you bank with us, we don't bank with you.. Sincerely Robin Bstewards " Spec K 2 nikndel and Polishingpedlar reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 21, 2014 I don't bank with Barclays Keith, so if I do get that letter you describe, I know I'm really in trouble!! On a serious not regarding finances.. I had a deposit down on a new GT3, Porsche let me down, so I decided to build something rather than just buy it and watch it depreciate. This is much more fun, however, the GT3's aren't depreciating at all Any body want to hazard a guess why I put the engine back in for such a short amount of time??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideways? 33 Report post Posted December 21, 2014 Twin-turbo charging? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 21, 2014 Twin-turbo charging? No mate, this car will only ever have one turbo, but it may be twin charged one day? Any more guesses? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillismoke 182 Report post Posted December 21, 2014 More clues needed Nige. It coud be any reason as it's you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 21, 2014 Ok, it's all about the spark plugs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam 70 Report post Posted December 21, 2014 Marking where the plugs can be accessed from the front wheel tubs for holes to be drilling for ease of changing plugs? 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 21, 2014 Marking where the plugs can be accessed from the front wheel tubs for holes to be drilling for ease of changing plugs? You win the star prize Adam. That is exactly what I've been up to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted December 22, 2014 Good idea - saw it on the GPRM Britcar.. Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 22, 2014 Good idea - saw it on the GPRM Britcar.. Spec KI was there too Keith, I thought "ooh, what a good idea". I'm going to ask my MOT tester if he'll have any issues before I cut metal though. Truth is, welding in these CDS tubes will probably not weaken the area at all. It may even stiffen the rails up in the twisting moment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 22, 2014 Well, MOT tester is happy that he'll pass the car with this mod. It is not directly adjacent to any suspension pick up point, and he said as long as the welding is continuous all round the tube, he'll be happy.If it holds out on a brilliant GPRM race car, I'm sure it's good enough for my measly effort..So, here is a pic of the right hand "tool" in use. Note the circular mark on the leg adjacent to the tool.And the left...On another note, I sent the drawing off for the Torque plate to be made today. I'll get the bores honed out to correct clearance in a restrained condition. Luckily I have 4 B grade bores, which are smaller than A grade bores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam 70 Report post Posted December 22, 2014 Haha perfect I also saw it on the gprm and was amazed at how much of a good idea it was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted December 22, 2014 Hmmm you can tell i haven't removed the spark plugs yet, I had not realised it was so awkward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 22, 2014 Hmmm you can tell i haven't removed the spark plugs yet, I had not realised it was so awkward.Oh yes Mark, it is pretty awkward from what I've seen. Apparently the engine needs to be lifted a couple of inches to get to them, which entails disconnecting the exhaust I think?I figure that for my car, the plugs will need a lot of checking and possibly changing, so this job is a must.I will measure up the points to be drilled, just in case anyone else fancies having a go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted December 22, 2014 On a stock engine how many miles should the plugs last? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
