I know but the cost of a heated front screen is a lot and i don't want to risk it being smashed/cracked/chipped every time i go on track by flying debris.
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I know but the cost of a heated front screen is a lot and i don't want to risk it being smashed/cracked/chipped every time i go on track by flying debris.
MK7 Golf R, Clio 182
Had a think and i'm gonna go with one of these instead of all the original heater system
Gave the exhaust manifold a clean and paint:
Testing my £15 AC/PAS delete:
Testing my £15 AC/PAS delete:
@dann2707 has one of these, and I will be installing one too. 4" might be too big to fit under the scuttle panel (If that is where you're mounting it).Had a think and i'm gonna go with one of these instead of all the original heater system
We've gone for the 3" version - because there's no shame in being an inch smaller.
I'm not entirely happy with alternator setup so i've purchased this, the fanciest bit of hardware i've bought so far for the car:
Had a little spending spree lately.... gaskets, bolts, nuts, cambelt kit, water pump and a lightweight flywheel. Thanks to @Steven_K for the flywheel and thanks to @renaultpartsdirect for all the other bits and bobs.
I believe it's a TTV flywheel:
Cambelt changed:
Engine prepped for a paint:
Cleaned the gearbox as well ready for a lick of paint:
Before shot:
All painted. P.S. i will be changing the water pump ;-)
I believe it's a TTV flywheel:
Cambelt changed:
Engine prepped for a paint:
Cleaned the gearbox as well ready for a lick of paint:
Before shot:
All painted. P.S. i will be changing the water pump ;-)
More cleaned and painted parts. Started putting the engine back together. Getting the engine bay ready for the engine. Got my pipe flaring tools for the new brake lines which is next on my "To Do" list.
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
Looking good mate. What is that gold hat shielding stuff? Where did you get it from? Please link me if you can
Thanks mate, its reflective heat shielding.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252457907100?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Modified my pedals to a more inline drivers position. Before and after:
For some reason the majority of your photos aren't working for me...
Look forward to see the rest of the updates though, this is coming together nicely
Look forward to see the rest of the updates though, this is coming together nicely
Thanks. Still a long way to go and a lot more £££ to spend.
Photobucket is playing up :angry:
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Thanks Graham, appreciate the feedback :up:
Clio 172 Merc ML55
Just out of interest how did you manipulate the pedals around mate?
10 Tonne press for the accellerater and brake pedals and for the clutch pedal, i had to cut and weld in a new 3cm piece of steel
Clio 172 Merc ML55
Mmm, I may just have to pull my spare set out of the cupboard and have a go. They do look 100% better modified, good job mate
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
Little update.....
Front brake lines and heat shielding done ! Almost ready for the engine to be popped back in :smile:
Mocking up the brake lines before bending and flaring...
Rear line....
Front lines done....
Heat shielding.... i will paint those caps silver or black :tongueout:
Front brake lines and heat shielding done ! Almost ready for the engine to be popped back in :smile:
Mocking up the brake lines before bending and flaring...
Rear line....
Front lines done....
Heat shielding.... i will paint those caps silver or black :tongueout:
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Love it!
Tiny update
In the short time i've had i found a small oil leak from the rear crankshaft seal so replaced that and have fitted the lightweight flywheel and clutch.
In the short time i've had i found a small oil leak from the rear crankshaft seal so replaced that and have fitted the lightweight flywheel and clutch.
Chambers_RS
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 172 Cup&Leon K1
Silly question.
Did you use the Renault tool to fit the crank seal?
Did you use the Renault tool to fit the crank seal?
Chambers_RS
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 172 Cup&Leon K1
Haha brilliant.
Need to fit one to a spare block but read the tool is needed as there meant to sit on piss 😂
Need to fit one to a spare block but read the tool is needed as there meant to sit on piss 😂
I measured mine before I removed it and it was sitting pretty much square, give or take 0.1mm.
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Gearbox bolted back up and engine started going back in today !! :smile:
MK7 Golf R, Clio 182
looks very tidy :up:
Yeah, only for the speedo until i can afford a standalone LCD dash display but that's a long long way down the wish list. All the ports are blocked up with brass unions.
Read it does but yet to put it to the test. The Speedo uses the ABS sensors and ABS ecu to calculate the speed.
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Damn its hot putting an engine and box back in a car in this heat..... in a garage :coldsweat::coldsweat:
Finally back in :up::up:
Finally back in :up::up:
Pressed my new bearings into my recently sandblasted and powder coated hubs.....
Modified the ECU bracket to mount it in a new position......
Refitted my fuel rail guard......
Lastly, does anyone have any ideas of how to remove this rubbery stuff on the roof ???
Modified the ECU bracket to mount it in a new position......
Refitted my fuel rail guard......
Lastly, does anyone have any ideas of how to remove this rubbery stuff on the roof ???
Not a lot been done since last update but i have decided to strip the internal wiring loom down and remove anything that won't be needed. Got some camber adjustable Black Series Poly Bushes coming for the front wish bones and some Brembo HC disc's thanks to @George@RTR_Parts. Hopefully i'll have a rolling shell soon :up:
Black Series Polybushed Dog Bone.......
New radiator and header tank fitted......
Head lights, wings and bonnet are back on. Head lights are only on temporary. I need to restore them badly !!
I'm also trying out a Saxo VTS aftermarket induction kit. I'm going to grind of the VTS and paint the whole thing once its finalized. Unfortunately i can't refit the slam panel with this induction kit but it's not needed with bonnet pins. I have since made a bracket for the radiator to the front cross member.
Started stripping the internal wiring loom :grimacing::grimacing::grimacing::grimacing::grimacing:
Black Series Polybushed Dog Bone.......
New radiator and header tank fitted......
Head lights, wings and bonnet are back on. Head lights are only on temporary. I need to restore them badly !!
I'm also trying out a Saxo VTS aftermarket induction kit. I'm going to grind of the VTS and paint the whole thing once its finalized. Unfortunately i can't refit the slam panel with this induction kit but it's not needed with bonnet pins. I have since made a bracket for the radiator to the front cross member.
Started stripping the internal wiring loom :grimacing::grimacing::grimacing::grimacing::grimacing:
