Probably, there's no helping that lad when he gets obsessed with something, that's why he sells them when they're done, it's about the build for him.
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The Dog Kennel
- Thread starter DaveDreads
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I wasn't going to update this until there was more progress, but I realised it's probably a good place to try and source some parts before I start buying them off internet randoms.
The Clio went to the garage a couple of weeks ago partly to fill up a space in the yard, but mostly so it gets started and built so I've got a couple of months of testing before CSF next year.
The replacement engine has had a new cam belt, dephaser, water pump, crank pulley and a few other bits that went in one ear and out the other, the sump came off and the bottom end was inspected for wear which it didn't have, cylinders were checked with a bore scope and found to be mint, with the breather plate off the cam I can see also looks mint with no visible wear, the inlets have also been ported, not sure it's that's factory or aftermarket but it was a pleasant surprise.
The car was put through a mock MOT to see what it needed before it's pulled apart, nearside driveshaft is knocking, rear light clusters have lost their chrome so the indicators are hard to see, but the big one is engine loom, I've had so many electrical gremlins it's probably best just to replace it with a load of new relays and O2 sensors, we also think theres a problem with the throttle body / pedal, there's a delay like it's stalled when you blip the throttle, but that could also be loom / TPS related.
Parts needed :
Engine loom @Speedo Gonzales
Nearside driveshaft (or a pair depending on the seller)
Ph2 rear lights clusters
I'm sure Ryan will be along at some point to remind me off all the other parts I left out.
There are other parts I want but they're not essential to getting it running again, so they can wait for a bit.
The Clio went to the garage a couple of weeks ago partly to fill up a space in the yard, but mostly so it gets started and built so I've got a couple of months of testing before CSF next year.
The replacement engine has had a new cam belt, dephaser, water pump, crank pulley and a few other bits that went in one ear and out the other, the sump came off and the bottom end was inspected for wear which it didn't have, cylinders were checked with a bore scope and found to be mint, with the breather plate off the cam I can see also looks mint with no visible wear, the inlets have also been ported, not sure it's that's factory or aftermarket but it was a pleasant surprise.
The car was put through a mock MOT to see what it needed before it's pulled apart, nearside driveshaft is knocking, rear light clusters have lost their chrome so the indicators are hard to see, but the big one is engine loom, I've had so many electrical gremlins it's probably best just to replace it with a load of new relays and O2 sensors, we also think theres a problem with the throttle body / pedal, there's a delay like it's stalled when you blip the throttle, but that could also be loom / TPS related.
Parts needed :
Engine loom @Speedo Gonzales
Nearside driveshaft (or a pair depending on the seller)
Ph2 rear lights clusters
I'm sure Ryan will be along at some point to remind me off all the other parts I left out.
There are other parts I want but they're not essential to getting it running again, so they can wait for a bit.
SKINTasPER
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 182/MK4 GT 120
Nice! I've got them bits..
Speedo Gonzales
ClioSport Club Member
I've got rear lights and engine loom
I was gonna dig it out tonight after work and get it boxed Dave
I was gonna dig it out tonight after work and get it boxed Dave
Driveshafts please
Kiv in Bristol, I was going to message him for the other parts but I thought I'd try in here first.
You're a good bloke, I didn't tag you to hurry you along or anything, it was so I didn't end up getting offered a load of looms I can't buy because you're already sorting it.
