AlexW's Driveway Antics :)

[AlexW]

So, I contiuned the above...

I hadn't removed any of the rod side of the big end bearings, until today...

First one I removed was number 1

Then I removed number 2

That'll be the cause of my knock then.

Started pissing it down while I was putting it together too

Got it all back together, along with fresh oil & filter. Its so much quieter and seems to run cooler.

Next up is new engine mounts, and sorting out the intercooler at last.

 

[dmallett]

So it lives and work now or is still s**t? lol.

 

[AlexW]

It lives for another day.

I still need a N/S Driveshaft, new engine mounts, intercooler plumbing up, front discs & pads, and a clutch at some point.

 

[AlexW]

Update following the last few days....


First up, bought all the pipework to finish plumbing up my intercooler at last.

So fucked off the old 80 intercooler, and the factory rad fan, as its massive and I've always hated it.

I then failed to get any pictures, but its all nice silicone now.

Done.

Seems much faster due to the lack of boost leaking, and I then, after somebody saying you could wind up the boost slightly, without issue, Wound the boost up to 1.25 Bar. Its cooled the running temps down a bit, and stopped as much smoke, running sweet.

Last night I got some front arch liners off RyG, fitted them tonight, along with my undertray again after I removed it when changing big end bearings.

See how long these last!

Then progress moves onto ventura's Ph1!

After a lot more pain than I expected, roof is now sound deadening free, and painted up nicely....

As you can tell, it was dark by the time I got these pics

But I also got the switch panel sorted, I wasn't happy with the previous one, finish was terrible, so this one is much better, moved the hazard switch closer to the right, to aid reaching when in harnesses.

Just needs a hoover now, quick wash, and its ready for Bedford on the 11th! I can't wait!

 

[AlexW]

Also, has anybody locally got one of these? Its the seat bolt blank from underneath, I only need one?

Or if somebody wants to post me one for very little?

 

[dmallett]

Also, has anybody locally got one of these? Its the seat bolt blank from underneath, I only need one?

Or if somebody wants to post me one for very little?

I have several, but ill have to check. Be late today/tomorrow as im off to goodwood soon.

if your this way you can have it, if not ill post it

x

 

[Jekyll]

I'll have a look too. Pretty sure I found one after we swapped the seats over but I'm not sure if I chucked it or not. Will check today.

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

Ermmmm, what emergency fan are you using now?
Aircon uses that fan aswell

 

[AlexW]

I have several, but ill have to check. Be late today/tomorrow as im off to goodwood soon.

if your this way you can have it, if not ill post it

x

I'll have a look too. Pretty sure I found one after we swapped the seats over but I'm not sure if I chucked it or not. Will check today.

Cheers dudes!

Ermmmm, what emergency fan are you using now?
Aircon uses that fan aswell

Yeah I know, Aircon has no gas ATM, so thats no issue, and I've never ever had the high speed fan kick in, temp has never got above half way. I'm sorting out a slimline fan soon.

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

I know , don't think I've seen any on full speed.

Your rad assembly is funny aswell, looks like your AC is intergrated with the rad, mines slotted together

 

[AlexW]

I know , don't think I've seen any on full speed.

Your rad assembly is funny aswell, looks like your AC is intergrated with the rad, mines slotted together

Its cause its a 65 setup. No intercooler between em.

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

possibly. how are you gona wire up the rad temp switch ?

 

[AlexW]

Thats a resister, it just needs airflow so it cools down, its so the fan can run at half speed with aircon on. I will just cable tie it in place somewhere so its not touching anything but can get airflow.

Slimline fan will probably run faster than the old fan, but no biggy.

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

i want to wire a slimline on mine to a bypass switch. peace of mine when im giving it hell , i can flick the switch on and keep everything stable

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chiptunin...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20e7af6c50

remap tool went up abit in price. but its quality kit from ze germans!
altho it doesnt state if it comes with mpps software like mine did.

 

[AlexW]

i want to wire a slimline on mine to a bypass switch. peace of mine when im giving it hell , i can flick the switch on and keep everything stable

Pointless if your coolant temp sensor works.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chiptunin...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20e7af6c50

remap tool went up abit in price. but its quality kit from ze germans!
altho it doesnt state if it comes with mpps software like mine did.

Will watch it and buy in a week or two, Sorting out some other stuff before I go and break it again!

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

now why would i trust the french for a temp sensor

 

[AlexW]

I trust mine!

FYI, anybody reading this, I'm drunk, so I'm sorry if I make no sense..


Anyway, Yesterday I ordered new front Discs & pads from g172, Top service as always!.

Old ones weren't that bad as you can see...
Minor lip on discs, pads mostly worn, but I'm not the kinda person that waits until they are metal on metal, I keep an eye on them and change way before they get bad.

New vs Old, Old.

New stuff on, Annoingly, I would have liked to change the shims, but I forgot. I did paint the discs for cool points.

Discs were a pointless change

Oh well! Pedal feel is much better now, really pleased, and theres nothing like turning up to your girlfriends with brakes smoking like fuckery, I lol'ed hard.

Off to get more wankered now!

 

[AlexW]

Chances of my car surviving this?

Plus the Burpspeed Llandow Trackday.....

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

ah stop F is 10 mins away from me!

it'll make it. if ive driven a fucked engine around for a year by just topping up oil and water, giving it death daily. then yours will do it.

 

[Djw John]

I'm gonna go with the square root of f**k all

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

well. he's done the crank bearings so i doubt it'll drop its b****cks!

headgasket might pop tho

 

[dmallett]

Be alright you pussy.

You want one of them rubber bung things still?

 

[Jekyll]

Do or Die, there's no inbetween.

 

[AlexW]

I'm gonna go with the square root of f**k all

Hopefully have a reliable car again by then. Driveshaft & engine mount changed by then.

well. he's done the crank bearings so i doubt it'll drop its b****cks!

headgasket might pop tho

Head gasket will be fine! It's only 1.5 bar over factory!

Be alright you pussy.

You want one of them rubber bung things still?

Obvioisly have missed how s**t my car is lately.
Yes please, no rush now, worry about it next time I see you.

Do or Die, there's no inbetween.

I'll probably die!

 

[Jekyll]

I'll make sure we'll get everything that's needs doing on my car pronto then

 

[AlexW]

I'll make sure we'll get everything that's needs doing on my car pronto then

Riding a Motorbike this Friday night (hopefully), and judging from my previous experiance, you'd best be quick.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

FYI, anybody reading this, I'm drunk, so I'm sorry if I make no sense..

Anyway, Yesterday I ordered new front Discs & pads from g172, Top service as always!.

Pedal feel is much better now, really pleased, and theres nothing like turning up to your girlfriends with brakes smoking like fuckery, I lol'ed hard.

Off to get more wankered now!

Ha ha , no worries Alex. Cheers :cheers:

 

[ventura]

Im joining Dr Blast. Dont go on the bike untill after this weekend!! lol

 

[Jekyll]

Im joining Dr Blast. Dont go on the bike untill after this weekend!! lol

Great minds think alike

 

[Inequality Street]

So. Alex fucked my car, didn't you AlexW - some mechanic you are! Pfffffft.

 

[sburrell93]

Update following the last few days....


First up, bought all the pipework to finish plumbing up my intercooler at last.

So f**ked off the old 80 intercooler, and the factory rad fan, as its massive and I've always hated it.

I then failed to get any pictures, but its all nice silicone now.

Done.

Seems much faster due to the lack of boost leaking, and I then, after somebody saying you could wind up the boost slightly, without issue, Wound the boost up to 1.25 Bar. Its cooled the running temps down a bit, and stopped as much smoke, running sweet.

Just been having a little skim through this thread and noticed this. What intercooler is that you've got on there? Looks bigger than the dci 100 one. Looks better. Looks like something I want on mine lol :rasp:

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

So. Alex f**ked my car, didn't you @AlexW - some mechanic you are! Pfffffft.

LoL don't trust a mechanic

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

Just been having a little skim through this thread and noticed this. What intercooler is that you've got on there? Looks bigger than the dci 100 one. Looks better. Looks like something I want on mine lol :rasp:

looks like, looks look a intercooler from toyosport
if you have a loooooooook

 

[sburrell93]

looks like, looks look a intercooler from toyosport
if you have a loooooooook

I did say I skim read! I'll assume I've missed a fairly obvious post?

 

[AlexW]

So. Alex f**ked my car, didn't you @AlexW - some mechanic you are! Pfffffft.

Shhh you. I didn't actually f**k anything, it was already fucked and seems pointless putting something broken back on.

Just been having a little skim through this thread and noticed this. What intercooler is that you've got on there? Looks bigger than the dci 100 one. Looks better. Looks like something I want on mine lol :rasp:

Toyosport, eBay circa £50 I think. Yours being a 100 should mean the boost pipes required to link up to the existing pipework should be cheaper, I spent a fair whack on that.

LoL don't trust a mechanic

Certainly not me!

looks like, looks look a intercooler from toyosport
if you have a loooooooook

Very observant!

 

[sburrell93]

Toyosport, eBay circa £50 I think. Yours being a 100 should mean the boost pipes required to link up to the existing pipework should be cheaper, I spent a fair whack on that.

Cheers mate! Have you got a link by any chance? Had a look there on ebay and can't find anything, although I found various different sized ones on toyosports website

 

[AlexW]

Just checked, They are out of stock atm!
My size is...
550mm x 140mm x 65mm, Overall length: 690mm.
2.25" (57mm) Inlets

You'll probably need reducers etc for your boost pipes too, I did.

I drilled the crash bar to mount, used some studding, used some rubber washers aswell, to mount the IC.

 

[sburrell93]

Ahh typical! Ta for the sizes, i'll have a little browse around ebay with those and see what I can find. I think I will need reducers too, the standard piping is around 50mm I'm sure.

Love being able to see an intercooler at the front. Mines is so old and s**t looking I'm sometimes not sure it's there LOL.

 

[AlexW]

Loads of people now think mine is a 172 Turbo.

How disapointed people are.