Guest Report post Posted April 18, 2015 IT LIVES AGAIN!!!!Yes, the old girl is running again. She has now run for about 20 minutes and sounds lovely with no leaks or anything untoward.. other than one little problem...After running for about 2 minutes the DI pump starts to make a rattling sound, much like rattly tappets. Turn off and restart, it is quiet again, but only for a couple of minutes??I can't wait to drive it now.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86Jay 202 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 IT LIVES AGAIN!!!! Yes, the old girl is running again. She has now run for about 20 minutes and sounds lovely with no leaks or anything untoward.. other than one little problem... After running for about 2 minutes the DI pump starts to make a rattling sound, much like rattly tappets. Turn off and restart, it is quiet again, but only for a couple of minutes?? I can't wait to drive it now.. That's pretty standard for the Fuel Pump on these cars... Search 'GT86 Crickets' in google. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Thanks a bundle Jay.. so it's not just my bad luck then? Funny, I dont remember my new one doing it??Can you imagine how I panicked when I heard the noise two minutes into running a freshly built engine!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 What was the issue then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 18, 2015 There was no issue Jamie. I don't know what you mean?? Unless of course you're talking about the fact the arse who built the engine followed the manual word for word and managed to get the left and right cam timing 180 degrees out of phase. It's a mistake that said arse won't make again!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted April 19, 2015 There was no issue Jamie. I don't know what you mean?? Unless of course you're talking about the fact the arse who built the engine followed the manual word for word and managed to get the left and right cam timing 180 degrees out of phase. It's a mistake that said arse won't make again!! I'd get another arse if I was you, Nige... there's loads of them about... Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 19, 2015 I'd get another arse if I was you, Nige... there's loads of them about... Spec KYes Keith, you are correct.. I have proven myself to be one of them..but I won't do it again sir, I promise.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted April 19, 2015 No? Then how do you explain yourself in this..? We can all see your handiwork, sir... http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=qybUFnY7Y8w Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 19, 2015 Great vid Keith, much like the old Honda ads.. Basically, all the engines i have ever built have only had one cam chain or belt, so all cams were timed in together. On the FA20 there are two chains. Following the fitment of the left chain, the manual states, turn over to check nothing binds up, I did this and managed to get the cams 180 degrees out with the right bank. Easy mistake to make.. that's my excuse anyway..... I wish I'd used the Subaru BRZ manual rather than the FRS one i have.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 19, 2015 I had a pleasant surprise today. I thought the gear shift felt a little "short" so my suspicions led me to believe the car had been fitted with an upgraded shifter?? My suspicions were correct, I had a peak and found it had a TRD short shift kit fitted!! Off it came and was added to my mods box. Bonus!!!! Lovely bit of kit as well, very well made!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Nigel, another great thread. Thanks for sharing. I know it is a lot of effort to take all the pics and write a forum (along with answering all the questions that come), I applaud you for that If we ever meet I shall buy you a beer. Cheers 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Well, we certainly have an ace GT86 engine builder in our midst I have just got back from visiting Nige, and his re-built engine runs beautifully. Well done, Sir, you have my respect and awe Dave 1 Mark-in-Stoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Thanks for your valued compliments Dave. So, wen are we putting forged internals in yours?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 1, 2015 Well over two months in and I finally have confirmation from VOSA that I can ring them and book my appointment for Vehicle Identity Check.So, very soon there should be another GT86 prowling the streets of Gloucester.... I just hope it makes it to Kidderminster after so much work. About the only untouched components are the Diff and the 'box!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Radley 18 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Well over two months in and I finally have confirmation from VOSA that I can ring them and book my appointment for Vehicle Identity Check. So, very soon there should be another GT86 prowling the streets of Gloucester.... I just hope it makes it to Kidderminster after so much work. About the only untouched components are the Diff and the 'box!! Mine is back on the road again, let's go cruising Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Why was it off the road? Turbo? Suspension? Brakes? Wheels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 2, 2015 I called VOSA today and was offered my test to be done on the 9th in Bristol.. great!! Yeah.. the 9th of July!!!!! I was told that this VIC thing is not a legal requirement and that DVLA only enforce it so I can get a log book. If it had been my car when it was registered as Cat C, I wouldn't need to do it!! Arrgghhh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesP1991 222 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 You can finally come and join us at shows and events in her then Nige?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 2, 2015 You can finally come and join us at shows and events in her then Nige?! Sure will mate.. she's totally stock though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Radley 18 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Why was it off the road? Turbo? Suspension? Brakes? Wheels? Took the engine out to make the design of the new billet intake and baffled sump a whole lot easier. No changes made to the car. About to design a new brake kit but turbo won't got on for a couple of months as i need to prove the new intake out on the NA build first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 7, 2015 Well, the 9th is nearly upon us.... Here comes Summer in my '86. Remember I said it was staying stock.. I lied, unintentionally, it's getting lowered with Deacon's springs and those lovely 9.5 x 18 wheels are going back on. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 I can't say I'm surprised its not staying stock haha when's the first meet out in it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 Sure will mate.. she's totally stock though... Nige, have you thought about modding it? Taxi, TAXI 1 Mike reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Radley 18 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 Nige, have you thought about modding it? Taxi, TAXI I second that and raise you a 'supercharge the road one' + 'turbo the race one' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 8, 2015 So, she's all up and ready for our little road trip down to Bristol tomorrow. I borrowed the trailer off a farmer, not ideal, but it'll do the job no doubt.I loaded the car on my own, and have to do it all again tomorrow, on my own!! It's very nerve racking getting up them ramps blind..Both my '86's are finally at the same level now..I'll get me coat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
