PH1 Flamer.

[Rhys Beal]

What cams will you be going for as I know you said you wanted to get some different ones in

 

[Dan519]

What cams will you be going for as I know you said you wanted to get some different ones in

talk to me

 

[dmallett]

Unsure tbh, not convinced by the 438's for various reasons lol.
Might have a word with fred about the 428's as he has seen good results with them alot.

Before that I should be picking up a cup alternator and matched inlets from lewis

 

[Rhys Beal]

I look forward to it going back on the dyno once all your engine work is done

 

[yeecup]

Fred has new cams with good results

 

[dmallett]

Picked up cup alternator setup, ph2 rear lights and matched inlets from LewisTaylor this morning

Lewis broke the alternator, so got another coming and got the aux belt also
Also need to make my radio work as it died when i left lewis's so i had a noisy 90minutes drive home.

Questions.

how do i remove the fuel rail from the lower inlet?
Can i use my equisting PAS pump or is it easier to use the one already on the bracket?
And lastly how do you remove a fuel rail gaurd when one of the bolts is rounded? lol

 

[2Damnsly Andy]

Nice looking car fella, I bought a flamer ph1 back end of November. I have a rake load of brake stuff to be fitted and a whiteline arb on the way. I like what you've done with the back of yours, caqn't say I know anything about the wiring you moved but the satin black looks sweet I might have to use that idea myself. Did you just paint straight over the existing paint that was there or did you prep it first?

 

[LewisTaylor]

If your radio is paying up i have a lovelly alpine one in my old car and some infinity speakers for the front too.

 

[dmallett]

Nice looking car fella, I bought a flamer ph1 back end of November. I have a rake load of brake stuff to be fitted and a whiteline arb on the way. I like what you've done with the back of yours, caqn't say I know anything about the wiring you moved but the satin black looks sweet I might have to use that idea myself. Did you just paint straight over the existing paint that was there or did you prep it first?

Thanks I literally hoovered the bare metal, wiped over with warm water and then some white spirit and sprayed straight onto it. Its not that hard wearing and will scratch But for £40 i dont mind having to touch it up once every so often!

If your radio is paying up i have a lovelly alpine one in my old car and some infinity speakers for the front too.

Fixed it, was the fuse! ha. Cant wait too see your white ph1 all finished, such a nice car


Ph2 lights on, and looking sweet even if my car is filthy. Literally took 5mins.

 

[LewisTaylor]

Nice one, what do you think of them? Imo they make the car look 10x better

 

[dmallett]

I like them. Make the car look alot more modern.

 

[Kimitech]

Lovely car.
Where did you get the catalytic converter ? What type is it (stock or sports) and does it fit properly on a ph1 172 ? Thanks.

 

[dmallett]

Its a ktec 200cell sports cat, i got it off ebay though for £40

When stood beside a standard ph1 cat it sees to be the same size and similar bend. I havent actually fitted it yet as its a b**ch to do and i dont want to lay on the cold flood lol.


On another note, the ds2500 pads are squeeking like mad in this cold weather, got some right funny looks earlier

 

[yeecup]

Had those pads on my old scoob. They also squealed like mad

 

[Rhys Beal]

Car is looking good Dan.

My pads when very cold have only squealed very faintly and for only the first stops. Did you put lots of copper slip on the calliper and pads?

 

[DannyR]

I have a confession, I broke that alternator! Lol! The 12v feed off of that though was rusted to f**k! All the metal had become one piece!

 

[Dan519]

Unsure tbh, not convinced by the 438's for various reasons lol.
Might have a word with fred about the 428's as he has seen good results with them alot.

Before that I should be picking up a cup alternator and matched inlets from lewis

I said TALK to me give me a call, got multiple options, including something new and interesting

 

[Dan519]

Car is looking good Dan.

My pads when very cold have only squealed very faintly and for only the first stops. Did you put lots of copper slip on the calliper and pads?

shouldn't copperslip pads, just clean everything and at most put a little grease right on the edge of the pad that touches the caliper carrier. Never use lots of grease on brakes

 

[Rhys Beal]

Ok was an exaggeration lol

I have always put it wherever there is contact between the pad and calliper/piston. That's all.

Spark plugs?

 

[dmallett]

I didn't copper slip them, as heard it was bad they move freely just like to squeak in this coldness.

I'll forgive you for breaking it danny

And other Danny, was thinking 421s. Ill give you a ring this week, unless your working tomorrow? Lol

 

[dmallett]

Im just happy i dont rely on this car!

 

[dmallett]

Cup alternator fitting time. Complete b**ch of a job to do! So many awkward bolts.
Stopped as its absolutely freezing out there!
Got all the old stuff out, new PAS pump on, just gota bend the high presure hose.
Tomorrow
-get the alternator on and new aux belt
-swap inlets to matched
-put things back where they should be
-bleed power steering
-make it look like a car again

Few random pics.

Engine bay

Garage

Oh and ph2 rear lights (i know most will hate these)

 

[LewisTaylor]

Wow your garage is organised, mine is ermm... well you've seen mine, can barely get in it! lol good to see your getting on with it

 

[dmallett]

Your garage is a mess lol

Im getting there, no enjoying it tbh. Hopefully be sorted for next weekend

 

[LewisTaylor]

Your garage is a mess lol

Im getting there, no enjoying it tbh. Hopefully be sorted for next weekend

Good good! That's my plan too, now the manifold is done now i'm almost done

 

[dmallett]

Until you find something else to do! Ha

 

[dmallett]

DONE! By 9am i had the matched inlets on, alternator in and aux belt on.
Spent the next few hours trying to make my bumper sit properly for once and just doing little bits and removing the carbon canister.

9am

1pm

Cars now alot lighter and seems to rev more freely. So im happy with my work, minus having an epic cold now!

 

[LewisTaylor]

Looks good mate, inlets look smart sprayed up silver

 

[dmallett]

cheers! Ill spray the other bits when its warmer,

 

[LewisTaylor]

Fair enough, ditch that carpet at the back of the engine bay and it will look a pretty tidy engine bay

 

[dmallett]

But the dash will melt!!

 

[LewisTaylor]

But the dash will melt!!

Don't be daft! Ran my cup like it with 200bhp and never had any problems

 

[DannyR]

The dash will melt with it on. True story and a survivor lol!

 

[yeecup]

Good work, wish I could be confident enough to do stuff like that myself.

 

[poriordan]

cars mint mate

 

[Djw John]

Good stuff. I've decided to leave the aircon on until it breaks and then il remove it. So any day now really

 

[dmallett]

Ill put it out then!

Cheers for the comments

My aircon never worked so its not like ill miss it!

 

[dmallett]

Another ebay bargin, another set of williams wheels this time badly painted black with worn tyres.

Plan is to wrap them is some decent tyres for use on track and get my white wheels refurbed and try to keep them mint!
I might respray this set with rattle cans as they wont be for best lol. Any ideas on colours?

 

[LewisTaylor]

Anthracite on flame red is nice

 

[dmallett]

Wheels turned up today, theyre powder coated a matt black kinda colour. Theyre in pretty good nic, minus a few chips on each of the wheels on the spokes.
Think i will just leave them as they are and wrap them in some decent rubber.
Few pics with them on, car needs a very good clean!