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Title: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on August 10, 2016, 15:05
So - it's taken me pretty much about a year - BUT I've finally decided to get this off the ground!

I originally bought my car for £2k and it had done 116K (yes having spent some time on this forum I totally got shafted - but whatever, I can't do anything about that now)

Subsequently I have done my best to change job, be a husband and a dad, maintain the house and find some time to play with the car!

Current status of the car (as of 20 June 2020- this section will be updated as I go along:
- 143 000 miles on the car
- many many miles on the newly rebuilt engine on engine number three!
- New front and rear engine mounts, with kirks inserts - got tired of the because race car feel.
- Toyos all round
- Front strut brace (Ultra Racing)
- Copy of Corkys Breastplate
- Devs Door bushes
- New catalytic converter
- Mid brace (Matts TTE)
- FL mid under brace
- Poly bushes all round
- Wrapped Zero exhaust manifold
- Nice new rear subframe & clutch (fitted 2015 I think)
- Goodridge brake lines
- Markiii pipe (taken out as part of an experiment)
- TRD Panel Filter ( gotta give it another clean)
- Hard top & fitting kit
- Lots of FL cosmetic changes
- Lots of service history (& I intend to keep it that way!)
- screaming chickens
- debadged
- new Sony radio
- MG ZS arm rest
- Cobra twin exit exhaust
- Screaming Chicken badge for steering wheel
- Metallic blue brake calipers  :-) :-) :-)  daring to be different here!
- Navy blue soft top
- TEIN Monosports with EDFC II
- Competition Clutch lightened flywheel

Still to fit:
- eManage Ultimate - fitted and now removed whilst I diagnose O2 sensor errors..
- Extra wheels (currently slowly refurbing.... about to give up)
- Sub system
- AEM Intake - needs new filter
- PPE manifold and sports cat - needs refurbing due to pitting etc..


Current list of things I should probably do:

-  - Start rubbing down all the exposed metal surfaces and treat them with some kind of anti-rust formula and preventative treatment (suggestions welcome!)
- Replace blown bulb in heater dial (right side)
- fit the oil pressure gauge done
- fix the leaky sump
- fit the JL speakers


Current list of "wants"
- Some kind of sub woofer system (MBQ AW-600D or USW-10)
      - Have bought MarkIII's under dash sub box
- multiple bumper repaint as none of them are in the best condition
- Spoiler repaint as it never was painted properly
- C-one body kit, with side skirts in dark blue
- Rear Ultra Racing  Strut brace (not that it does anything but because then the back would match the front!)
- Retro fitted HID optics with appropriate lenses (mishimoto minis jobs)
- C-One style vents- in dark blue


Current things I'd like to "customize" my car
- I'm going to make my own tonneau covers (I've found some decent pics of real ones which I intend to replicate) that will match the new hood.
- Fit Colour coded C-one scoops
- Find the appropriate blue colour middle arm rest..
- Find more of the appropriate colour leather and retrim the door arm rests in the same colour..

Current list of things that I want to learn how to do in my ownership of this car:
- How to tune the engine using a piggy back ecu
- How to rebuild an engine - thank you Carolyn!
- How to refurbish allow wheels - in progress...
- How to bleed brakes - missed out on that..
Change brake discs and pads
paint calipers
How to fit coilovers
How to swap and engine.. done twice now..

I will try and put some pics up some of the things I get up to when I get a chance!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 11, 2016, 23:13
Soooooo I managed to get out this evening to buy more fish food and do some grocery shopping- it just so happened that halfords (the primary reason I offered to do the shopping) is right next to the pet shop  :-) :-) :-)

What I wanted to buy was some of that tiger seal stuff to stick on my new midship badge...(at the time writing this I've just remembered that I didn't buy that.. Damn) anyway, I found myself in the car Audio section staring at either the pioneer nice touch screen job or the Sony one (WX900BT) the Sony one won out as I reckon it's got a bit more power and I think it's a bit better made in terms of durability etc....(time will tell!) Oh and it's£60 cheaper And on sale!

Add then whilst the guy was getting the box i ended up in the car cleaning section with the 3 for 2 deal...(still no tiger seal) and bought some leather care and the tar remover stuff from AG... And some interior cleaning thing.

Oh and THEN I did the grocery shopping!

Got back and refitted the child seat for Louis (the one twin who WILL sit in daddy's race car) so I can take him to nursery tomorrow.

Then I checked and tripled checked the oil and decided that it needed topping up (450ml). I may have put a bit more in there but I think it's OK... That basically means over the past year of ownership (8000 miles) it's had two oil changes (beginning and mid year) that it's consumed just less than a litre of oil in that time.

I have no idea if that is good, bad or normal- buy the car gets driven 5 days out of seven at least. And if it stays at that rate then I think it's perfectly livable!

EDIT- need to find the wiring harness before Saturday! Hopefully there will be a halfords near work that will have it in stock... Not sure if I will need anything else to fit it...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 13, 2016, 21:21
Attended Dong day today, which was hosted by Simon and his wife.
GREAT DAY!!

 With the help of every one there I managed to debadge the car and fit the chickens  :-) :-) :-)
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Also managed to fit the head unit and mic!
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The mic blocks the view of 140mph....think I'll be ok with that though...

Rear debadging was not as successful as the front....end up putting to much pressure on and stripping some paint  s:-( :-( s:-(

Will remove the bumper and spoiler and try my hand at a respray...
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 17, 2016, 22:14
So I've refitted the old rear bumper that doesn't have the ducktail drill holes, the paint work is in better condition- and for some reason I'm actually liking the absence of the spoiler!

Anyway- I've started sanding down the ducktail so that I can try and respray it, depending on how that goes I'll then try my hand at the ducktail ready bumper.

I'm more than likely going to source some of those c-one vents, but I need to figure how to clean the drains with them fitted first!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 21, 2016, 12:24
Work started on sanding the rear spoiler- I've been using wet and dry 600 grit which is more than likely to fine for the keying for primer... But oh well!
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Then started spraying the primer- I'm using halfords  filler primer.
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Came back to the spoiler in the evening to find that the drying hasn't really gone to plan!
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I'm assuming I just wait 24hrs and then resand along the cracks and respray... What I will say is that the spray can doesn't go very far! I'm going to have to find an alternative cheaper supplier if I'm to do the rear bumper and wheels...

I also finished de rusting the front under brace I bought.
I had some hammerite hammered silver which could go directly on without the need to prime, so went with that! Not so sure I should have... Don't think ANYTHING on a car should look "hammered" ...oh well! It'll be underneath out of sight!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 30, 2016, 10:32
So a quick update then.
1. Still getting cracks on the spoiler, have bought done different primer and will try that now.
2. Driveway is almost complete- this will secure my little roadster for a while now, so won't be forced to get rid of it! Yay!
3. Flip key ring arrived:
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Quality isn't exactly great... But the plan is to get the blade cut today and try and transfer the blipper thing.
I'm also going to look into a rubberised spray, and 1cm midship badge to glue onto the back.
Maybe will look at some small lead weight to make it feel heavier too...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 30, 2016, 11:10
Bit annoyed now... timpson guy pointed out that the blade was different and so couldn't used.
He also said that they weren't allowed to cut eBay ones anymore due to them snapping off in the ignition to often..

So it looks like the only way this works is if you cannibalise your existing key and then transfer it... Will have to work on the bravery for that...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on August 30, 2016, 15:47
Sounds like you have "taken one for the team" with the flip key.

Do toyota do a blank that would fit a flip key format but work in a 2? At least that way the metal would be trustworthy.

I cant see you being able to use your existing key in a flip key though.

Are you supposed to cut off your old key so the rest fits in the flip key box?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 30, 2016, 16:09
Yeah... Think so!
I had another read of the spyder chat thread. It seems like the way forward is to buy a "timpson" approved new Toyota key. Get them to copy my existing one,  butcher it to remove the blade, then reduce the width of the blade so that it can be inserted to replace existing blade in the flip key. .... I will ask how much they will charge for a new key to be cut, not keen on spending much more on this though!

Does the transponder have to be on contact with the metal of the blade to work?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on August 30, 2016, 16:25
I dont think the transponder has anything to do with the blade, it just has to be near enough to the sensor to work.

I tried to have a flip key for my old vw camper but it never worked properly. If you held the original key near the ignition then it would start as it picked up the original key but if you moved the old key away then the immobilizer wouldnt let it start.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 30, 2016, 16:28
OK- well this will move forward so long as I don't have to irreversibly mess with my existing keys... I'll try and get another quote tomorrow.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 1, 2016, 22:39
Today has been about body kits!
I've tracked down a genuine and in "good condition" TTE kit ( I think- it's all plastic, so there's not much else could be??) which is currently in blue, the idea will be to sand, fill where needed and then respray it in 1D0.

I've also resumed the work on the ducktail spoiler:
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The spray filler appears to be rubbish, so now the idea is to use Bigboys plastic filler... I've done some test bits without using the hardener- so we'll see if it works or not..
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomh on September 1, 2016, 22:49
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Rear debadging was not as successful as the front....end up putting to much pressure on and stripping some paint  s:-( :-( s:-(

Will remove the bumper and spoiler and try my hand at a respray...
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Hi pal did the badge come off easy enough ?  Im taking mine off this weekend and dont wanna go down the road of taking paint with it.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on September 2, 2016, 07:16
The badges usually come off ok with some dental floss slid underneath, there will be a "shadow" left as you can see in the picture that is hard to clean/polish out though.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 2, 2016, 08:40
Quote from: "tomh"
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Rear debadging was not as successful as the front....end up putting to much pressure on and stripping some paint  s:-( :-( s:-(

Will remove the bumper and spoiler and try my hand at a respray...
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160813/51773d4385524ba4381ec32e15302209.jpg)

Hi pal did the badge come off easy enough ?  I'm taking mine off this weekend and dont wanna go down the road of taking paint with it.
Hey yeah badges are easy to get off with a hairdryer and dental floss... It's the residual "shadow" which you need to clean off which presents the problem.
Basically tar and bug remover is what you're supposed to do- but I in my genius decided to create a "buffer" with a drill and put too much pressure on an let it heat up to much with the friction.

If you do it by hand you should have no problem!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on September 2, 2016, 10:08
Tom just machine polished mine out.
Everyone should get one.
A Tom that is.  s;) ;) s;)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 2, 2016, 10:55
Thank you for the sage words..  I will be sure to get myself a Tom in future!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on September 2, 2016, 20:55
Just dont let him drive.
Has a fondness for wall dont you know.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: keeper2611 on September 2, 2016, 21:20
Can you get a Tom on Ebay?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 2, 2016, 23:08
Managed to achieve some success with the big boy filler!!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on September 3, 2016, 17:14
Quote from: "keeper2611"Can you get a Tom on Ebay?

Possibly but i doubt it would be OE quality.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomh on September 3, 2016, 22:02
Quote from: "Topdownman"The badges usually come off ok with some dental floss slid underneath, there will be a "shadow" left as you can see in the picture that is hard to clean/polish out though.

Thanks matey, I removed badge and set about the faded remains with my machine polisher  s:) :) s:)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 8, 2016, 10:17
So I got my car back from the garage today. They fitted the new rear polys, and put in Fuchs race pro, and redline mt90.

I couldn't push it on the way to work today due to the deep cut in my rear left- but my immediate impression of the polys was WOW.
the car is so much tighter even at slow speeds. The garage said that the bushes which you couldn't really see in the hub's were so badly corroded that the pin literally dropped out when they went to replace it! I my car is 15 years old- I would recommend to anyone getting all their bushes renewed as they get over 10 years. I can't wait to get the new tyres fitted and start pushing it to see the real difference.

No real opinion on mt90 yet... Didn't feel much of a difference.

This arrived in the post today though!  :-) :-) :-)  it's to replace the horn badge.
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It's not perfect but will do the job.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 4, 2016, 22:34
With the rear pads now down to 25% I decided to replace the discs and pads all round- used one the numerous 25 or 30% off discount things that euro cat parts constantly plague me with and have gone all Pagid.

In addition, due to my brake disc covers rusting so badly- the back right now rubs on a hard left turn- I've decided that I'm going to do all the brake work myself and at the same time remove the offending brake covers. I've also decided to paint the callipers.

I've done some reading and it seems like all I was missing was the copper grease, metal paint and the wind back tool.
Halfords have gone expensive on me and the cheapest tool they offered was like £30+ so I shall be getting something cheaper off of Amazon!

Halfords did however come up trumps with the paint! I've decided against possibly better taste and judgement and instead of going for hammerite smooth red- I've gone for hammerite hammered blue  s:-D :-D s:-D  ..... This maaay not work out. But my thinking is that the blue might go with the midship wheel caps..

I'm hoping this will all take me about 3 hours a corner as I've never done any of it before...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 11, 2016, 09:52
Work has finally started on the brakes!  s:-D :-D s:-D

I got stuck with the 2 nuts that enable the second part of the cailper to come off - so whilst the plusgas was soaking in I decided to start with the painting!
I'm a bit of a fan of Silver with the occasional blue accent...hopefully this will work out!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on October 11, 2016, 12:54
With regards to your cracking issues on the spoiler, that looks like some kind of paint reaction

I would suggest you rub down thoroughly and seal with a coat of isolator sparay.
I can highly recommend this one:-
 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182307163045 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182307163045) m
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 11, 2016, 13:15
Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"With regards to your cracking issues on the spoiler, that looks like some kind of paint reaction

I would suggest you rub down thoroughly and seal with a coat of isolator sparay.
I can highly recommend this one:-
 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182307163045 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182307163045) m

Thanks man! I'll have a look at that stuff - I'm kinda hoping that I've managed to deal with it via the bigboy filler... but will certainly look into that stuff you suggested!

Cheers!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 12, 2016, 09:56
Front left finished! the breaker bar worked a treat  :-) :-) :-)  along with turning the wheel...... doh!

I managed to round off the head of bolt on the front right that holds the brake cable in place - so will be needed to figure that one out, think i'll be getting some irwins as advised!

For now - enjoy the silver and blue!  s:-D :-D s:-D
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mrtoo on October 12, 2016, 22:22
Poly bushings sound interesting, is the ride comfort still OK for a road car?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 13, 2016, 07:42
Quote from: "mrtoo"Poly bushings sound interesting, is the ride comfort still OK for a road car?

I could be wrong- and I'd need to spend more time in other cars to really tell the difference... But honestly I think it's fine?

The transformation in grip was epic and the tightness of control was such a change.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 17, 2016, 11:08
So the fronts are technically finished - bar a sorting out the front right wheel not spinning freely just yet.. quite liking how the calipers have turned out!
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 26, 2016, 08:53
Quick status update - my original estimate for how long it'd take to change all the discs, pads and paint the calipers is waaaay off!

i'd originally thought about 3 hours per corner. However I think I've spent 15 hours to get to the point where I've definitely completed ONE corner and am having to go back and redo the other three... I like taking my time as it's supposed to be a hobby... but I do miss driving it!

I think I've got about another 6 - 9 hours to go of stripping and re-assembling to go before I'm done to make sure things are good and perfect.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on October 26, 2016, 13:35
Sweet jebus!!! 3hrs budgetted per corner?!?!!
I only once spent 4hrs on brakes, on the pre-fl, and that was because of my own stupidity and some severely seized bolts... and a crossthreaded one left by the previous owner.

Are you sure you're sufficiently read up on brake changing?

I'd budget 2hrs for all 4 corners including a bit of a clean
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 26, 2016, 14:08
 :-) :-) :-)  I think these things are the original brake discs and pads.. they've got 15 years of rust holding them in place!

But yeah, this is my first time ever doing brakes and I've got the guides from the how to section as my point of reference... there is a bit of discovery in this process coming from nothing!

Don't forget that this includes 2 layers of paint... (he says hopefully trying to distract from his serious slowness!!)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on October 26, 2016, 14:50
haha! No worries. We've all been there.
I put a thick coat of paint on the carriers once. Couldn't get the clips to go back in for the life of me.
Finally got them in and then wondered why the brake pads were sticking.
 
Had to take it all apart, sand the paint off the carrier under the clips and put it all together again.

Best one was my seized caliper bolt. Ended up taking the entire caliper assembly off and just replacing it with a Dick Sloan special haha. Was much easier.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 27, 2016, 09:10
Right! I've sussed it! Not the brakes yet - but the whole "time on car" dilemma!

Got up at 0530 and got to spend an hour and a bit on it before the family were up  :-) :-) :-)  This my friends is the answer to the issue of having a hobby that takes attention/time away from the family! Want a hobby? Get up earlier!

Anyway - back to the brakes. I managed in 1 hour to take apart the main caliper and wind back the piston a couple of times, and now the wheel spins freely! yay! so hopefully I won't need a new caliper  :-) :-) :-)

I found a tip written by Paul at Woodsport - I think in reference to MK2 calipers about winding them in, and pumping them back out in order to get them to open properly/wide enough to fit over the pads.... hazaaa!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Hext007 on October 27, 2016, 09:45
Just completed my brakes, not done any car maintenance since in my 20's, ( I am an electrical engineer and do a fair amount of mechanical maint on packaging machines though), but changed the rear calipers and cleaned up the carriers on the rear and painted all of it, did the fronts back in the summer, had the car serviced in August, they told me about the brakes, wanted £200 to fit a replacement on one side, replaced both, with consumables and new fluid approx £155. So even if you are slow think of the money you're saving. Mine too is a hobby and I actually enjoyed doing it, I guess after years of Diy it was nice to do something that I have an interest in. You've done a nice job for a newbie, I have just replaced the fluid and half expect the peddle to drop to the floor at any moment, all good at the mo though.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 27, 2016, 10:27
I totally agree with you about it being an enjoyable hobby that's NOT DIY!

My local garage who have very kindly provided me with a makeshift caliper bolt ( they cut it to size and ground down the head width so it'd fit!) for FREE would still have had to charge me £175 to replace and fit the rear right caliper... I think it would have cost £150 for the discs and pads to be replaced by them in the first place.

Either way, so far I've only saved about £60 of that original £120 due to buying tools. But like you've I've enjoyed learning!  :-) :-) :-)

BTW I've never bled any brakes before... that'll be the next thing to learn! and then it's coilover time!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on October 27, 2016, 10:38
Just think of the savings next time though now that you have the tools.

For bleeding brakes you can get all sorts of fancy tools/equipment. And they do work. But a rubber vac tube and a glass jar work just as well for the purposes of street driving.
Fill jar a bit with fluid, enough to be able to put in the tube and submerge the end
From furthest caliper from reservoir to nearest:
    Put ring spanner (7mm or 8mm depending on valve) over bleed valve
    Put tube on bleed valve and other end of tube in jar
    Open valve
    Pump brake until no more bubbles
    Keep checking/filling brake fluid reservoir with new fluid.
    Close valve. Move to next furthest.
Sorted. Brakes bled. One person

oh and make sure the jar doesn't overflow haha. Nasty stuff that brake fluid
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Hext007 on October 27, 2016, 12:10
I'm not exactly learning, done most of the jobs but 20 years ago, used to have to do everything back then due to a lack of funds, including rear wheel drive clutch replacement on axle stands, prepping a car for a full respray and fitting a vinyl roof. Stereo installs were my speciality back then, 1000watts and two bozuka T82 tubes in the boot of my 16v Astra. ICE was expensive back then. Don't even need to fill the jar, just bought one of those non return valve bleeder tubes £3.50 on Amazon, best do it with two people though as my new calipers were leaking fluid around the bleed valve even when only just cracked off, on your own would have been sucking air in when releasing the brake pedal. Don't need to buy tools, have an extensive set up, being a hands on guy has its advantages.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 29, 2016, 22:31
Finished all the brakes this evening (or so I thought) . Front right wheel will not spin freely like the other side, and the car ducks down to the left under heavy braking.  Will need to resolve this one before I take it anywhere!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 2, 2016, 12:00
0530 start this morning to tackle the front right caliper. Armed with the knowledge of what a brake slider is and the fact that they actually have to be greased (NOT with copperslip or Scot will hunt you down) and with the carlube "silicon", I managed to do the job and hey presto the wheel spins freely!

I also removed the copper slip from the outside of the brake pads and replaced it with the silicon - it is quite thin, so hopefully it will last and do the job. The plus side of not using copper slip is that your brake calipers/pads look better!  :-) :-) :-)

I plan to tackle the rest of the brakes tomorrow morning and evening (the wife is out shopping!).

Another update is that I have managed to acquire a second hand Cobra twin exit exhaust. It'd only done 2000 miles - and was bought in Feb this year.
Can't WAIT to fit it! I've already got the exhaust gasket from my previous attempt at having a nicer exhaust, so I'll be picking up some holts fire gum from ECP on the way back from work tonight.

Will post pics of all this as soon as I get round to it.

Can we post videos yet?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Anonymous on November 2, 2016, 12:47
As much as scot hates copper it will last longer as the silly grease you used hates temp as in it goes to liquid and will come out. We use it to oil screw mechanisms.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 2, 2016, 13:26
Quote from: "rbuckingham"As much as scot hates copper it will last longer as the silly grease you used hates temp as in it goes to liquid and will come out. We use it to oil screw mechanisms.


What the heck!!!???

  s:? :? s:?  

sigh... ok well.. I honestly don't know what to do then.. the label on the box says it can be used for it.... I will try it for a few months and see how I get on. I will more than likely forget and then wonder why something is not working right with the brakes.. what signs should I look for? Generally not braking??
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on November 2, 2016, 13:36
Simplez mate...
Copper on outside of pads and to stop threaded bolts from seizing (except for wheel nuts...leave them alone).
Definitely copper on the pads.

Lithium/silicone grease on sliding things  s:) :) s:)

Silicone or lithium on the pads will do exactly what rbuckingham said... go liquid and fall off and give you nice squeaky brakes.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 2, 2016, 13:52
Quote from: "shnazzle"Simplez mate...
Copper on outside of pads and to stop threaded bolts from seizing (except for wheel nuts...leave them alone).
Definitely copper on the pads.

Lithium/silicone grease on sliding things  s:) :) s:)

Silicone or lithium on the pads will do exactly what rbuckingham said... go liquid and fall off and give you nice squeaky brakes.


Thanks Patrick.... I don't mind redoing the backs of the pads - it's just a bit frustrating as I'm dying to get the car back on the road and have few opportunities to work on it, so when I make an error like this it costs me either a day or 3 until I can get back to it again.... maybe I've got withdrawal symptoms.. .

Richard - thanks for weighing in! I do honestly feel like a last fart in the breeze when it comes to doing this stuff!

I don't suppose anyone knows how far you can pump a piston out? 2 or 3 cm before it comes apart?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Anonymous on November 2, 2016, 14:01
Just drive it for now before the snow comes, what you done will not hurt it so it can wait.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 4, 2016, 08:58
So today is a great day!
It's my first drive to work with the finished brakes!  :-) :-) :-)  
I decided to go for blue, it's not quite the same as the center caps... but hey.. it's not red!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9UJd1iYQzP8X64V3GzNx49jO9AcWTulNSGIpCs-LNq61pA2_Xxea-2zd23BKk5jQaDm1uZNxXI=w1920-h1080-rw-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pTTciy6Jvim59dsIBm0JdqeVf_KQbTnjQ-F1srDsKRvlEsBLQOXtVxfSx3k2GZBCuLchAotropE=w1920-h1080-rw-no)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on November 4, 2016, 11:29
Well done John, you've done brilliantly. Really enjoyed your read. All the best for your new arrival too.   s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 4, 2016, 11:51
Quote from: "Chilli Girl"Well done John, you've done brilliantly. Really enjoyed your read. All the best for your new arrival too.   s:D :D s:D

Thanks very much!   s:D :D s:D  
And thank you for that... I'm expecting everything will go very quiet for several months when the new one arrives as I simply try to survive the sleep deprivation... then normal service will maybe resume for the warmer months!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 8, 2016, 14:11
Right - so tonight is the night I get to fit my new Cobra exhaust! Stu has kindly volunteered to help me out with it, so I'm really looking forward to it.

Additionally I've just updated the insurance company to say that I'll be fitting this and they very kindly made no adjustments to the premium! Go Chris Knott!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mikek on November 8, 2016, 17:59
Good luck John, I hope your garage is heated coz it's freezing!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 9, 2016, 09:01
Thanks man  :-) :-) :-)  I'm happy to announce that Stu is in fact quite adept at getting the exhaust hangers off!
Neither of us are adept at getting the old exhaust out however...

I managed to sheer one of the exhaust spring bolts.. and I must admit I was a bit worried at that point, thinking that we should just put it to the back of drive and then I'll book it in at the garage... Then we realised that we didn't need those bolts anyway!.. much celebration ensued.

The local fish and chip shop provided us with some Chicken Shish kebabs which kept us going till 2315 when we managed to finish!

Anyway - again many thanks to Stu for doing the majority of the work and for making what would have been a several month exercise - a mere 5 hours!

I now want to live in an area of the world that has more bridges and underpasses!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MhIiToBOGtk/WCLlgM92tCI/AAAAAAAAZ6Y/woeyYC7z1XUzrNnqjS1c-g8_6UizhQP0QCL0B/w530-h298-p-rw/next%2Bexhaust.jpg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: The Other Stu on November 9, 2016, 09:14
Ah, you should have mentioned. I know most of the bridges around Hemel and Milton Keynes   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  
Go into the Hatfield Tunnel too when it's really quiet, and drive through it at around 70 in 3rd   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

Thanks for the food too.

That was fun. Those hangers really aren't that bad are they?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 9, 2016, 09:46
LOL.. we should call ourselves trolls!

Hmmm... yes a trip to the Galleria sounds like a good idea at night!

Thanks so much for your help - it was great to hang out and get something done WELL!

I like our ingenious idea for the exhaust hanger bracket  -  Anyone else out here got some info on how they put the Cobra additional bracket on??

No they weren't too bad  :-) :-) :-)  getting the old one out was though!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 9, 2016, 19:03
This is the exhaust warned up but only revving to 4k

 m https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2QMtj ... p=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2QMtjsKQzIoSXAxRnc4cWt6ODg/view?usp=drivesdk) m

I'll find a suitable tunnel soon!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mikek on November 9, 2016, 21:15
This club gets louder every week! Is there anybody left that hasn't changed their exhaust?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on November 9, 2016, 21:16
So loud! haha
And that's not even under load.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: The Other Stu on November 9, 2016, 21:24
Quote from: "mikek"This club gets louder every week! Is there anybody left that hasn't changed their exhaust?
Well, it's your fault I have a TTE!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mikek on November 9, 2016, 21:32
Quote from: "The Other Stu"
Quote from: "mikek"This club gets louder every week! Is there anybody left that hasn't changed their exhaust?
Well, it's your fault I have a TTE!

True. I apologise.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 25, 2016, 16:10
Right!

I have been thinking about this thread and have decided to add in a couple of sections to the first post:


 - Inspiration
 - Customization
 - Things I "should" do
 - Things I want to learn how to do as part of my ownership of the car.


Essentially I find myself having ideas of what I want to do or things I must remember to do so the first post will become a reminder of these things.
I'm also really wanting to gain some skills through working on this car, ultimately so that I can better myself but also because I want to be able to do these things with my boys when they get old enough. It'll be great to be able to work with them on their cars and have that time and interaction with them (saving money is a bonus).

To enable the "mad skillz" gaining to happen I'm also going to keep track of the reading that I'll be doing as part of this and will try and post a comment or two on what I think of some of the books that I get through.
It'll be aimed at the rest of the novices like me who need to be told to turn the wheel in order to get better access to the front brake disc bolts...

So in preparation for all this, I've asked for a Kindle for my birthday (which is tomorrow) and fully intend to become conversant on a theoretical level at least on a whole bunch of stuff! ( I can't tell you what stuff exactly as I don't know what it is... but things related to making the car go faster, stop better and go round corners better... )
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Hext007 on November 26, 2016, 09:45
Was it a new or secondhand exhaust, I've not been able to do any mods, my insurance won't allow it, change time January.  s:) :) s:)    s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 26, 2016, 10:45
Second hand vgc. With Cobra exhausts you get the life time warranty so it's slightly less of a risk...
I'd suggest Chris Knott insurance, they've not batted an eyelid to any of my mods and I've had to start again with no claims bonus as I've had a company car for so long.
They basically expect you to be making changes it seems!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on November 26, 2016, 11:41
Happy Birthday,
hope you got the Kindle!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Huambo81a on November 28, 2016, 11:53
I went with Adrian Flux, they are happy with mods . . . and my Insurance only went up about £75 when i declared my 2ZZ conversion, and new ECU etc. Quite pleasantly surprised!

Great thread mate, and nice to meet you the other week . . car's looking great!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 29, 2016, 11:20
Hi Joesson - thanks very much! Yup got the kindle - now trying to fill it with goodies that will make my head explode..

Great news Sam  :-) :-) :-)  good to hear that! and thank you!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 29, 2016, 11:20
Hi Joesson - thanks very much! Yup got the kindle - now trying to fill it with goodies that will make my head explode..

Great news Sam  :-) :-) :-)  good to hear that! and thank you!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 29, 2016, 11:28
So I've been thinking/dreaming about the whole headlights thing... I've found a company called Oracle in the US that do this:
 m http://www.oraclelights.com/automotive- ... ights-Pair (http://www.oraclelights.com/automotive-lighting-products/High-Powered-LED-Replacement-Lights-and-Sealed-Beams/Replacement-LED-Headlights-and-Fogs/75W-734-CREE-LED-Replacement-Headlights-Pair) m
or
 m http://www.oraclelights.com/automotive- ... ht---Black (http://www.oraclelights.com/automotive-lighting-products/High-Powered-LED-Replacement-Lights-and-Sealed-Beams/Replacement-LED-Headlights-and-Fogs/57534-40W-Replacement-LED-Headlight---Black) m
or
 m http://www.oraclelights.com/automotive- ... lack-Bezel (http://www.oraclelights.com/automotive-lighting-products/High-Powered-LED-Replacement-Lights-and-Sealed-Beams/Replacement-LED-Headlights-and-Fogs/734-High-Powered-LED-Headlights-Pair---Black-Bezel) m

And I'm wondering if you took a pair of knackered PFL lights and replaced the reflector bowl with it - if it would work??

The alternative is to go down the H4 bulb replacement roue with this:
 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1Set-Philips- ... Sw4f5YCDR1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1Set-Philips-LED-Headlight-Conversion-Kit-H4-4000lm-hi-lo-Beam-12V-24V-LUMILEDS-/282226363992?hash=item41b6008e58:g:UMMAAOSw4f5YCDR1) m

Though M.R. has given feedback that it might not be good enough and that the heatsinks might still get in the way!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on November 29, 2016, 13:21
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Second hand vgc. With Cobra exhausts you get the life time warranty so it's slightly less of a risk...
I'd suggest Chris Knott insurance, they've not batted an eyelid to any of my mods and I've had to start again with no claims bonus as I've had a company car for so long.
They basically expect you to be making changes it seems!

Dont expect them to be so kind if you want to add a turbo or do a v6 swap.
From my own experience at least.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 29, 2016, 13:23
Fair enough.....

Now how about my idea for the LEDs?????
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 29, 2016, 20:50
Tonight I replaced the final O2 sensor. MAN IT'S COLD!!!!
So far no P0420 error...

But my radio following the reset it back to disco inferno.... Bah
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 5, 2016, 14:18
Today a lovely box arrived with TRD goodness inside!

I have promptly moved that goodness into my engine bay  :-) :-) :-)  and I've also got my first "sticker" now! yay!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HplnQYUvoRNSJBrR8Xa6gUhlVzCuZi8QF8izJc3u9mXDvuwLHKMMSIt-_hFAlIIrUYaHyUWkMJk=w1920-h1080-rw-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/azJfLzgRi6v-QlozNmxvqNcuZw1TKUSPaNbWln1n8JmLgiif-thSO_xcTW80LeR3hcgsW8N6Okg=w1920-h1080-rw-no)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: stu h on December 5, 2016, 18:47
great write up-sounds like you are learning as you go,which in my view is the way to do it -re painting your spoiler have u wiped it down/cleaned it before applying paint also u maybe putting too much paint on at one time-i use nail varnish remover to get rid of any sticky residue after removing any badges and have not had any problems or reactions -keep up the good work-i have done very similer to yourself and there is not much that i would not tackle now and am saving a fortune in mechanics fees most of what i have learned has come from this forum via how to,s
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 7, 2016, 16:05
Thanks man  :-) :-) :-)  Much appreciated.

Yeah I did a good wipe down - but there was clearly something else going on!...
Whenever I get the motivation I do a bit more sanding it's got a looooong way to go.

I shall steal the wife's nail varnish remover when I debadge the current bumper  :-) :-) :-)

And yes - this forum is an invaluable source of information, growing friendship and entertainment!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 25, 2016, 13:13
Well it's Christmas day- merry Christmas to you all  :-) :-) :-)  

I'm sat on the sofa with our 6 day old son (we've named him Joshua) and my thoughts are drifting towards the car again..

I'm thinking about getting hold of an engine and slowly doing a rebuild on it,  that way it's there if/when I want it, and I've also leant something new...

Having written that, I just occurred to me that since my recent acquisition of the 1zz car manuals that it might have made more sense to get the 2zz ones! That way when it comes to changing it's even better!... Ah well let's see anyway..

First step in all this will be to generate space for all this... I'm expecting that I'll need to build a decent extension to the shed or the garage to house the engine on a stand...

Also the gearbox is something in guessing will need some more work as when it's cold it seems to catch a bit when finding 3rd....

Ok- totally rambling here!

Merry Christmas to you all and I wish you the best of times with your families and cars!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: MilesH on December 25, 2016, 20:36
Sorry for the slight thread drift but what 1zz manuals did you go for?

Merry xmas to all  s:) :) s:)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 26, 2016, 17:32
No worries!.I got the engine and the body/chassis one...I think the only one I'm missing is the electrics...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: MilesH on December 26, 2016, 19:39
Quote from: "jvanzyl"No worries!.I got the engine and the body/chassis one...I think the only one I'm missing is the electrics...

Thanks, are they original Toyota ones and where did you get them?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 26, 2016, 20:36
I think so... Dead chuffed with them to be honest! I have visions of being a competent hand with maintaing my car  :-) :-) :-)  

Bought them off the private sales section here from Jeff as he'd just finished using them for his engine rebuild.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: MilesH on December 27, 2016, 18:07
Quote from: "jvanzyl"I think so... Dead chuffed with them to be honest! I have visions of being a competent hand with maintaing my car  :-) :-) :-)  

Bought them off the private sales section here from Jeff as he'd just finished using them for his engine rebuild.

Thanks  s:) :) s:)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 12, 2017, 09:00
Slight update.. I managed to turn too tightly into my driveway last night as dented the side... I've got a slight paint scrape as well..  s:-( :-( s:-( ... gutted...

So looking forward to having it removed on Ding day.. but slightly sad that I've now got a bit of scrape on the paint work... I know I shouldn't be precious about it as it's only a car... Just wish I'd taken my time to park properly!  s:-( :-( s:-(
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on January 12, 2017, 14:01
Oh John, that's so damn annoying.  You just wish you could rewind and do the manoeuvre again correctly.  I felt exactly the same when I dinged the bumper last year!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 12, 2017, 17:03
Thanks hey:-(

Maybe this is just one more reason to put money aside for the wide body kit!  s;-) ;-) s;-)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 6, 2017, 09:43
It's time for a POSITIVE update  :-) :-) :-)

Soft top replacement is booked in with Jack Smith in Swansea for the 11th of March AND it's approved with the wife!!!

This is most excellent news!  :-) :-) :-)

My current choice of colour is for Navy Blue, which isn't a standard colour I know.. but I'm hoping it'll look decent with the calipers and center caps being blue too...
Looking forward I'm wondering if one of those splitters would look decent if it was in a matching blue...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Pnewalsh05 on February 6, 2017, 20:05
Sounds good, intrigued to see what the navy blue hood likes like!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Jacobsprky on February 6, 2017, 22:44
keep up the hard graft! did u sort out your rear spoiler? looks like hycote filler primer i have had problems with this in past, in fact all hycote paints.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 7, 2017, 09:21
Quote from: "Pnewalsh05"Sounds good, intrigued to see what the navy blue hood likes like!

Thanks! I'm hoping its going to looks quite "clean" and sharp...  :-) :-) :-)  Something a bit different anyway!

Quote from: "Jacobsprky"keep up the hard graft! did u sort out your rear spoiler? looks like hycote filler primer i have had problems with this in past, in fact all hycote paints.

Cheers man! The spoiler is slooooowly getting resanded.... I'm halfway through sanding it back down to reprime it.. and yes it was hycote!  s:-( :-( s:-(  But I think I may have been at fault with not keeping it warm enough...

Either of you guys know if it's worth buying a Facelift roof frame to put my new hood onto? I heard there was a difference... .
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Jacobsprky on February 7, 2017, 22:05
i have no idea about the frame sorry. in winter i have a small convector heater which i suspend things above to heat them up, thin coats few mins apart. i read you are refurbing your winter wheels hows that going? iv done 2 sets of different wheels this year, learnt a bit along the way, was getting quite allot of reactions on the first set  trying to go over loads of old paint jobs, in the end i flatted best i could then used hammerite hammered black, and flatted it down once a day. they came out well. the 2s wheels were badly flaking/corroded so took back to bare metal using angle grinder with wire brush attachment and drill with the same, quite time consuming. then painted again with hammerite hammmered black and they came out good. (in my opinion) of coarse does not look as good as a proper refurb. but is acceptable. Jacob
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 8, 2017, 16:45
Nice idea with suspending the heater! I have a halogen heater - but it's got some kind of "leveling switch" which means it only turns on when flat and level! - might try and source something else...

Wow.. yeah.. those wheels.. well it's not really going to be honest.. I've essentially stripped 50% of the wheels all the way back to the metal using an angle grinder with a wire brush attachment... its not exactly hard work, just incredibly time consuming and I'm fast reaching the point where I'm going to pack it in and take it to something like max powder and pay them to do it!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Jacobsprky on February 8, 2017, 23:35
the heater use as normal but if possible place items in front on a stand or hang of some cables and dangle. Well your 50% there glass half full! Weather dont help much makes me feel like i cant be arsed. keep on grafting and you will get there Jacob.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 22, 2017, 22:03
OK- small update. I managed to win one of these on eBay:   m https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA ... s/GM-D8604 (https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Amplifiers/GM+Digital+Series/GM-D8604) m

My plan is to bridge two of the outputs for the sub and leave the other two for the door speakers. I can't remember what impedance they were so I'm not sure what power they'll be running. But it's gotta be better than the 55W my head unit is giving them at the moment.

I'm hoping I'm reading the spec sheet right, but I should be able to go up to 300W @4ohms. So now all I have to do is watch eBay for a 6.5" driver! And if I get fed up with trying that I'll go down the lanzar route on Amazon...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 11, 2017, 15:46
Drove down to Swansea today to get my new soft top fitted:
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170311/329f59891333da58f8ec0bf60d4e3ca2.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170311/24211db3c615671861a37ede4ff15103.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170311/14af9c20fc03099642bc30f1be2e2006.jpg)

Whist Raymond was doing the roof, i planned to fit my new sub and amp..
I only got as far as running the power cables through the firewall- will have to spend a lot of time figuring out how to get the rest done!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on March 11, 2017, 16:01
John, I like the blue on silver, very smart.  Food for thought for Foxy eventually!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on March 11, 2017, 17:00
When you mentioned blue over silver I wasn't too sure, but it does look nice
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 11, 2017, 17:09
Thanks guys! Much appreciated!  :-) :-) :-)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 11, 2017, 17:55
Looks great! Now just needs an emanage and a pretty blue novel switch  s:) :) s:)   s:) :) s:)   s:) :) s:)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 11, 2017, 18:15
Hehehhehehhehe..... s:-D :-D s:-D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 22, 2017, 14:06
Today I got my car back from the garage...
2X toyota hand brake cables
1 x rear right brake caliper
interim service with oil change
and a nice shiny MOT!
And quite a hefty bill... of £568..  s:-( :-( s:-(

So I'm all set for another year of spending!..NOT... I need to do the suspension on the cheap I think...

I actually wrote up a for sale advert this morning and tallied up all the work and parts that have been done to the car in the last two years... I think I'm helping keep toyota and various members of this forum financially in the black! Essentially the only thing left to do bar an engine conversion is the suspension....

Anyway - glad to have my lovely car back  :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on March 22, 2017, 16:04
Suspension will make the most difference for sure.
Its great on box fresh springs and dampers.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 22, 2017, 16:43
Quote from: "1979scotte"Suspension will make the most difference for sure.
Its great on box fresh springs and dampers.


Yeah I'm looking forward to it being DONE.. not looking forward to paying for it.

Anyone got any experience with Cusco suspension?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on March 22, 2017, 16:48
Nope.
I had standard shocks with tte springs now i have meistr r coilovers.
What to cusco do for the roadster?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tommyzoom99 on March 22, 2017, 16:50
Quote from: "1979scotte"Nope.
I had standard shocks with tte springs now i have meistr r coilovers.
What to cusco do for the roadster?

you can get lots of things from cusco as well as full coil overs

 m http://auctions.search.yahoo.co.jp/sear ... 0&slider=0 (http://auctions.search.yahoo.co.jp/search;_ylt=A7dPFlcvq9JYKDQAaqhAPDh8?p=TOYOTA+MR-S+zzw30+cusco&aq=-1&oq=&x=0&y=0&fixed=0&ei=UTF-8&tab_ex=commerce&auccat=0&slider=0) m

cheers tommy
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 22, 2017, 16:59
Quote from: "1979scotte"Nope.
I had standard shocks with tte springs now i have meistr r coilovers.
What to cusco do for the roadster?


They do these babies:
 m https://www.rhdjapan.com/cusco-street-z ... zzw30.html (https://www.rhdjapan.com/cusco-street-zero-a-red-coilover-kit-zzw30.html) m

plus a shed load extra... you buy separate top mounts from them if you wanted...
 m http://www.cuscousainc.com/products.html (http://www.cuscousainc.com/products.html) m
 m http://www.cusco.co.jp/en/ (http://www.cusco.co.jp/en/) m

So if money were not an issue I'd be sorely tempted to do Koni sports with blue H&R springs with cusco pillow ball topmunts  :-) :-) :-)  the fact that there is lots of blue to go with my silver blue theme is pure co-incidence  s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: lamcote on March 22, 2017, 21:19
After a lot of deliberation I have now bought a full set of KYB Excel G dampers, got them for £270 delivered from eBay.

Out of interest I just "tested" how much force is required to compress them by putting one on the bathroom scales (with no spring fitted) and pushing down until it started to compress steadily. It was 24kg (the weight of the damper itself is 4kg). Not very scientific but I will do the same with the old ones when they come off as a comparison.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 22, 2017, 22:16
Quote from: "lamcote"After a lot of deliberation I have now bought a full set of KYB Excel G dampers, got them for £270 delivered from eBay.

Out of interest I just "tested" how much force is required to compress them by putting one on the bathroom scales (with no spring fitted) and pushing down until it started to compress steadily. It was 24kg (the weight of the damper itself is 4kg). Not very scientific but I will do the same with the old ones when they come off as a comparison.

Ah that's cool. I've seen some graphs around showing how much better/worse coil over dampers are vs stock... And the only number I have to go on is that konis are 25% stiffer than stock...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 11, 2017, 09:22
Time for an update!

After much deliberating, excessive excel sheet calculations and being forced to due to an MOT "almost" fail - the time has come to replace the suspension!

I've gone round and round deliberating over second hand MeisterR's, BC's or Koni Inserts with H&R springs... everyone knows about TEINs and everyone just quietly shelves the idea of them because they are priced out of the general market. I had always thought of them as "wow - but no ways".

By divine (what else???) "chance" TEIN happened to have some strange 40% off sale the day after I got my car back from the garage - I checked the duration of the sale with Paul at TCB and confirmed with him that it was running till the end of March, I then took the weekend to work my butt off looking after the family so that they wife would have a nice relaxing mothers day, and then ask her about replacing the suspension.   s:D :D s:D  

Monday came and I got on the phone with Paul @TCB and ordered the TEINS plus edfc2 to make everything a bit more "usable". Monday afternoon came and Paul rang to say that TEIN had made a balls up and ran out of stock within hours of the sale going live on Friday  s:-( :-( s:-(

Friday evening came and some kind folk suggested I have a look at MR2-Ben and order online from there! Which I dutifully did and surprise surprise the next day Ben confirmed shipment! So I went back to Paul and got the rest of the stuff from him as he'd been so good with it all.

Anyway - so the TEINS arrived - not quite as I expected!
(https://i.imgur.com/5HAQPLv.jpg)

But after unpacking - it was all there!  :-) :-) :-)
(https://i.imgur.com/Cti6cuv.jpg)

I recruited a work mate to start giving me a hand (he has monday evenings free - and to date we've removed all 4 struts:
(https://i.imgur.com/ImdVDge.jpg)

And put the rear drop links on:
(https://i.imgur.com/UFvOpe1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/M7YBNJy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nt0dFWg.jpg)

The front left drop link is in the process of being cut off:
(https://i.imgur.com/EKpf8eC.jpg)

the only drop link that has not had to be cut off is the front right - PURELY due the fact that the damper was leaking all over it!
I can highly recommend waiting till your dampners are leaking before replacing... it makes everything come apart much easier!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Garfy on April 14, 2017, 12:55
Blue on Silver is looking good but I haven't seen you around   s:| :| s:|  are you working on your 2 more than driving   s:o :o s:o
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 14, 2017, 13:02
Hey:-) yeah it's up on axle stands till i can complete the coil overs...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 19, 2017, 11:15
So a quick update:
All of the drop links are now in and properly torqued up - I bought another torque wrench from Bunnings to do the lower numbers as my big laser one didn't go down to 18Nm. I'm surprised as to how tight 18Nm actually is and it leaves a fair bit of thread exposed. But anyway.

I started the process of installing the strut kit on the front Coils - this requires me to install my work bench vice.
So I found a likeable/liveable position and drilled through - only to discover that my bench is substantially thicker than my bolts... so I'll need to get some more from Bunnings.
I also started on step 1 of the strut kit installation which involves removing the main top nut from the coil - turn out that you need some deep sockets in order to reach it! So back to Bunnings for that too.... hello my name is John and I'm a toolaholic and I seem to support Bunnings... a lot. It's been less than a week since my last tool purchase and I'm going to have to buy some more again soon.

Anyway - when I get the vice installed, and with a some deep sockets I shall be able to complete step 1 of the strut kit installation!

I also found the correct "high temp silicone" which comes from intek.
 m http://www.intek-uk.com/high-temperatur ... icone.html (http://www.intek-uk.com/high-temperature-heat_resistant_sealant-rtv-silicone.html) m

This is in preference over having to buy 20 bottles (min order) of the shin etsu type 45 stuff which tein recommend!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 24, 2017, 13:04
So the bench vice is installed, I have 48 spare 130mm M10 bolts to find a use for now...
(https://i.imgur.com/RFdXtb4.jpg)

I tried to follow the EDFC strut kit installation again... takes the guy on the youtube instruction video under 5mins...

It took me 1HR45!!!! - WHY? Because the piston nut requires more than 100Nm of force to undo! I slowly built up the pressure with the vice, being careful to use bit of wood (sorry Carolyn I've not managed to get some nice soft grips yet) etc...

But essentially, all wood got shredded by the top collar, and those funny sickle shaped collar grips are a joke at that level of pressure. What's more - the instructions say that it only requires the nut to be done up to 60Nm when it's tightened... why on earth they put it so tight to start with I don't know..

At the end of it, I was forced to use metal to metal gripping on the vice and it did leave an indentation, but at least it's DONE!

(https://i.imgur.com/2Q6Aovg.jpg)

I got the intek stuff from the APC depot today, so tonight's job will be starting to attach the strut motors along with the waterproofing which I can now do.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 2, 2017, 11:55
Slight change of plan here.... the motors/edfc will go on at ding day, along with under dash sub installation and the emanage blue..

I have managed to get all 4 corners with the struts on finally - however due to a massive oversight on my part  trusting the stupid sticker that shows it's been preset) my rear left and right are set at different heights!  s:-( :-( s:-(  I KNOW I should have checked.. but I was so pre-occupied with making sure that the preload was set correctly I just missed it... oh well.

So I will need to remove the rear left (as this is the one that appears to be off, and adjust it by 5mm...

I've not checked the fronts  yet.. it's just annoying really.

(https://i.imgur.com/trqxFfk.jpg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: hachiroku on May 2, 2017, 12:26
Quote from: "jvanzyl"So I will need to remove the rear left (as this is the one that appears to be off, and adjust it by 5mm...

Unless there's something I've missed, you shouldn't need to remove the strut to adjust height. Just crack the bottom locking collar and wind the damper out (anticlockwise) to raise the ride height. Conversely, if you need to go lower just wind the locking collar back up the strut by roughly the amount you need, then wind the damper in (clockwise)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 2, 2017, 13:22
Quote from: "hachiroku"
Quote from: "jvanzyl"So I will need to remove the rear left (as this is the one that appears to be off, and adjust it by 5mm...

Unless there's something I've missed, you shouldn't need to remove the strut to adjust height. Just crack the bottom locking collar and wind the damper out (anticlockwise) to raise the ride height. Conversely, if you need to go lower just wind the locking collar back up the strut by roughly the amount you need, then wind the damper in (clockwise)

Nope you're not missing anything... I'm just missing the basic ability to think lately...
 m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4GI2QbZ8fI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4GI2QbZ8fI) m

Thanks man  :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: MilesH on May 2, 2017, 14:57
Sounds like you've got thinks sorted, but call if you need to mate!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 2, 2017, 15:29
Quote from: "MilesH"Sounds like you've got thinks sorted, but call if you need to mate!

Thanks Miles!  :-) :-) :-)  Do appreciate it.. was going to drop you a text but work has been a bit manic.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 5, 2017, 15:11
Finally!

Dead chuffed  :-) :-) :-)  The technician asked if I'd done it myself, where upon I figured there was no sense denying poor workmanship... but surprise! surprise! He said that all it needed was a VERY fine tune! Everything was pretty decent and needed barely any work  :-) :-) :-)

It's only taken me about 3 weeks but I can't wait to take it out when it's done...!
(https://i.imgur.com/jg3zrqB.jpg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on May 5, 2017, 15:20
Happy days!

Shouldnt take long to set up up the damping at least with the EDFC...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 5, 2017, 15:28
Yeah - that's second on the list after replacing the rocker cover gasket...  :-) :-) :-)  I've currently got them set to "mid way" 16 clicks to the right after being set all the way to the left..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: StuC on May 5, 2017, 15:46
Quote from: "jvanzyl"It's only taken me about 3 weeks but I can't wait to take it out when it's done...!

That's the best bit and makes it all worthwhile.  :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 5, 2017, 16:02
Yeah... bit of a confession to make here... in my sleep deprived state I may have not inserted the fronts with the top mounts pointing the right direction...

Literally so focused on getting the things installed that I didn't see the wood for the trees... so it seems I will be back here when I've dropped the fronts out and remounted them with the top mounts pointing outwards.... man this sucks...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: StuC on May 5, 2017, 16:05
and that's why taking a car for a geo set up is a necessary back up.  :-) :-) :-)

We all make mistakes, it's least it's been found.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on May 5, 2017, 16:06
What makes you think you have done it wrong if it is all aligned now?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 5, 2017, 16:15
Thanks... :-/

Erm - you know how the top mount needs to be set so that side to side adjustment can be made? Well mine are set so that you can go diagonally in and out! and BOTH in the same diagonal direction... I was totally focused on everything inside the wheel arch and didn't see the bigger picture at all!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on May 5, 2017, 16:18
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Thanks... :-/

Erm - you know how the top mount needs to be set so that side to side adjustment can be made? Well mine are set so that you can go diagonally in and out! and BOTH in the same diagonal direction... I was totally focused on everything inside the wheel arch and didn't see the bigger picture at all!

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3515/3191516048_b18588f8ec.jpg)

I'm sure we have all done something similar!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on May 5, 2017, 16:35
Yup.... Been there. Took 15 mins to correct.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 5, 2017, 16:39
Quote from: "shnazzle"Yup.... Been there. Took 15 mins to correct.
Unfortunately someone was booked in after me so I couldn't get it corrected.. I'm actually still here, hoping they finish the guy after me quickly and then I might see if they have time to redo mine.. but it's unlikely.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on May 5, 2017, 17:05
Oops
Dont worry its not pants of shame worthy.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 5, 2017, 17:07
Quote from: "1979scotte"Oops
Dont worry its not pants of shame worthy.

To be fair with 4 hours broken sleep a night, I reckon I'm holding it together rather well!   s:scared: :scared: s:scared:
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: StuC on May 5, 2017, 17:34
I remember those days.

No sleep + full time job + carer = candlestick burnt at both ends and in middle.  s:-( :-( s:-(
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 5, 2017, 19:19
Quote from: "shnazzle"Yup.... Been there. Took 15 mins to correct.

What's the fastest way of fixing it?
Jack up
Wheel off
Jack under wheel hub
Undo top mount nuts
Lower
Rotate

Then reverse everything?
Or do you need to undo the bottom locking collar that sets the ride height to allow it to rotate?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mikek on May 5, 2017, 19:25
Don't worry John,  I currently hold the record for worst wheel alignment, I was 14 degrees out!
Title: Re: RE: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on May 5, 2017, 20:38
Quote from: "jvanzyl"
Quote from: "shnazzle"Yup.... Been there. Took 15 mins to correct.

What's the fastest way of fixing it?
Jack up
Wheel off
Jack under wheel hub
Undo top mount nuts
Lower
Rotate

Then reverse everything?
Or do you need to undo the bottom locking collar that sets the ride height to allow it to rotate?

Exactly that, to the letter.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 2, 2017, 12:21
Been a bit of while - so thought I'd put down the recent happenings..

The big thing is that I now have a spare engine  :-) :-) :-)  (All credit to Carolyn (& David) for putting up with me and coaching me through the process, modifying my pistons, cleaning up my valves and being patient with my "spannering"). This is Carolyn standing on ceremony (as usual) and signing off her work. (Engine is under the cover on my trailer!)
(https://i.imgur.com/vhMpwPo.jpg)


Other than that - I'm loving the coil overs and have just installed (Courtesy of mikeymead) the EDFC controller and motors  :-) :-) :-)
The plan will be to cut out the console section where the clock was. I still need to make a mounting bracket for the whole thing - and I'm aware that the controller does get quite warm... so will have to hope and see if it copes in that space or not. I'm more worried about winter to be honest, when I have the heater going...(https://i.imgur.com/V6SK1Nk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ywU3zbq.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/iVdOnsk.jpg)


Going back to engine news, my engine has just started to burn a bit of oil. Nothing major - but I am now going to be putting together plans to either swap it out myself at the end of the summer or engage the professional services of one of our affiliates to accomplish this, I don't want to miss out on the learning opportunity, but then I need to have a healthy appreciation for actual abilities and time available to me.

Once that is in and running I will more than likely be looking to up the power level - nothing major, but will likely be going down the turbo route as it's well trodden and there are far more parts/kits bit and pieces available than the supercharging route! It'll need to be able to stand up being used regularly so that will mean I need to be pragmatic with my approach - I cannot risk reliability for the sake of a bit extra power. No doubt some would say then don't turbo it!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: MilesH on June 2, 2017, 18:27
Reading your post you've just reminded me, do you still want the fascia and clocks? I've had them on the sideboard for a while and need to get them posted if you want them?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 2, 2017, 21:53
Quote from: "MilesH"Reading your post you've just reminded me, do you still want the fascia and clocks? I've had them on the sideboard for a while and need to get them posted if you want them?


Yes I do!! Chances of me getting the cutting right are quite low...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: MilesH on June 3, 2017, 20:52
Quote from: "jvanzyl"
Quote from: "MilesH"Reading your post you've just reminded me, do you still want the fascia and clocks? I've had them on the sideboard for a while and need to get them posted if you want them?


Yes I do!! Chances of me getting the cutting right are quite low...

I'll get you the postage price sorted  s:) :) s:)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 29, 2017, 16:06
Update time!
The "to do" list is as follows:
 -Check the pre-load on the left hand side of the car, particularly the rear as I think It might need adjustment.
 - Modify and install the heater cover so that EDFC sits nicely in the gap where the clock was
 - Install the rocker cover gasket
 - install the sub and amp setup
 - install the EMB
 - Finish the ducktail spoiler (currently building up the primer - it says high build.. but it's not really)..
 -        Once that's done I can then start on my rear bumper following the debadging debacle at dong day last year..
 - Finish refurbing the colour coded seats and then fit them.

At some point I'm going to have to decide on how to accomplish the engine swap...
I have a variety of quotes from our established expert affiliates, which are very attractive.

However I would like to be able to do it myself... I'm assuming that I'm going to need an engine crane as a minimum, but I need to read up on what else I'll need in order to do this
myself. Currently watching a couple of engine cranes on eBay.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 29, 2017, 16:24
It's very low on the priority list, but I'm going to store this here for future reference when I'm able to get to it:
 m http://www.spyderchat.com/forums/showth ... Step-Guide (http://www.spyderchat.com/forums/showthread.php?41317-HOW-TO-00-02-Spyder-Headlight-Retrofitting-A-Step-by-Step-Guide) m

with possibly the mini morimoto's
 m https://www.theretrofitsource.com/compl ... age-3.html (https://www.theretrofitsource.com/complete-retrofit-kits/universal-kits/bixenon-morimoto-mini-h1-stage-3.html) m

maybe the HS2's are better.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on June 29, 2017, 16:29
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Update time!
The "to do" list is as follows:
 -Check the pre-load on the left hand side of the car, particularly the rear as I think It might need adjustment.
 - Modify and install the heater cover so that EDFC sits nicely in the gap where the clock was
 - Install the rocker cover gasket
 - install the sub and amp setup
 - install the EMB
 - Finish the ducktail spoiler (currently building up the primer - it says high build.. but it's not really)..
 -        Once that's done I can then start on my rear bumper following the debadging debacle at dong day last year..
 - Finish refurbing the colour coded seats and then fit them.

At some point I'm going to have to decide on how to accomplish the engine swap...
I have a variety of quotes from our established expert affiliates, which are very attractive.

However I would like to be able to do it myself... I'm assuming that I'm going to need an engine crane as a minimum, but I need to read up on what else I'll need in order to do this
myself. Currently watching a couple of engine cranes on eBay.

Drop it out.  Jonbill did it without a lift.  Drop the engine and gearbox with the sub-frame, leaving the driveshafts and hubs connected.  Call me and I'll tell you how to do it.  You might need a crane to manhandle the engines.  You can rent one for a couple of days.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 29, 2017, 17:22
Quote from: "Carolyn"Drop it out.  Jonbill did it without a lift.  Drop the engine and gearbox with the sub-frame, leaving the driveshafts and hubs connected.  Call me and I'll tell you how to do it.  You might need a crane to manhandle the engines.  You can rent one for a couple of days.

Thanks Carolyn - I've not found a rental place with reasonable rates as yet, but it's early days. I was thinking of finding something cheap on eBay as this process is likely to NOT be done in a couple of days as I'll only be able to apply myself to it as and when I get spare time.

I will likely give you a call about it, as the "drop it out" description is probably filled with lots of things I've yet to know or understand!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on June 29, 2017, 18:01
Already forgot who it was but someone just "dropped it out" recently on nothing more than some ramps. Somehow managed to get it to clear the subframe. Sounds like witchcraft to me but it's possible. Easier would be to put it on axel stands high up and just drop the whole lot like Carolyn said. Definitely easiest. Especially if you don't need a rolling shell
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on June 29, 2017, 18:55
Quote from: "shnazzle"Already forgot who it was but someone just "dropped it out" recently on nothing more than some ramps. Somehow managed to get it to clear the subframe. Sounds like witchcraft to me but it's possible. Easier would be to put it on axel stands high up and just drop the whole lot like Carolyn said. Definitely easiest. Especially if you don't need a rolling shell
My friend, James, "Ilovejapcrap"..


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 29, 2017, 19:04
Thanks all... I need to and consult the green and blue books to figure out all the bits that have to be in done and in what order....
Plus I will at least need a trolly thing at least to shift it round once it's "dropped".. can anyone point me to a readers ride thread where they have documented this process ( the whole process of engine swapping) with pictures? All the ones I've seen so far have been a before and after!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on June 29, 2017, 19:09
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Thanks all... I need to and consult the green and blue books to figure out all the bits that have to be in done and in what order....
Plus I will at least need a trolly thing at least to shift it round once it's "dropped".. can anyone point me to a readers ride thread where they have documented this process ( the whole process of engine swapping) with pictures? All the ones I've seen so far have been a before and after!

Remember our failed efforts to record the re-build?  That's why there's no 'how to'.  You're too damn busy to do it!!  Worry not, we'll get you through.  Don't bother with the books.  They assume you're a Toyota dealer.

I think Jonbill dropped it onto a rug and pulled.  Hard.  Not sure, you should ask him.  As you know, I use a lift and a dolley... so Jonbill is your best bet.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on June 29, 2017, 19:13
Japcrap dropped his onto a crawler board but that might be a bit restrictive in a garage etc? Cheap as chips though.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: manos3003 on June 29, 2017, 19:17
I dropped the engine on a dolley as Carolyn suggests.

See picture below:

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Having an engine crane helps to raise the rear enough to tilt the engine out the way, but not 100% essential. Try removing rocker cover and sump to gain some height  s:) :) s:)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: The Other Stu on June 29, 2017, 22:21
Quote from: "Call the midlife!"Japcrap dropped his onto a crawler board but that might be a bit restrictive in a garage etc? Cheap as chips though.


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I have a crawler board if you need to borrow it, might be cheap enough to build a dolly though. Aldi sell the wheels from time to time.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 30, 2017, 11:00
Thanks guys for the offers (Stu!) - I believe that as I'll likely be doing this by myself for the first time, it may be worthwhile spending a bit extra in terms of the engine lift and the crawler board/dolly so that I don't unnecessarily damage the car/engine/ME.

I will keep you posted on the decision process, in terms of timing this is likely to be a winter thing.. if anyone knows of an engine lift going cheap let me know  :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: manos3003 on June 30, 2017, 11:09
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Thanks guys for the offers (Stu!) - I believe that as I'll likely be doing this by myself for the first time, it may be worthwhile spending a bit extra in terms of the engine lift and the crawler board/dolly so that I don't unnecessarily damage the car/engine/ME.

I will keep you posted on the decision process, in terms of timing this is likely to be a winter thing.. if anyone knows of an engine lift going cheap let me know  :-) :-) :-)

They're around for about £100 on shops like machine mart etc, you can find on ebay used ones for cheaper
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on June 30, 2017, 11:10
We've got a load of strong casters.  you're welcome to enough to build a dolly.  Bloody handy thing to have around.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: manos3003 on June 30, 2017, 11:13
Quote from: "Carolyn"We've got a load of strong casters.  you're welcome to enough to build a dolly.  Bloody handy thing to have around.

Couldn't agree more. A dolly is probably handier than the crane for me so far   s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 30, 2017, 11:19
Quote from: "Carolyn"We've got a load of strong casters.  you're welcome to enough to build a dolly.  Bloody handy thing to have around.

Thanks Carolyn! - If I send you postage cash, can you mail them to me? Or is it a major faff? and the postage equals to buying them new anyway??

Manos - yeah I've been watching a couple on eBay.. had my eye on a nice one in MK but it just ended early  s:-( :-( s:-(  will keep an eye on these things...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: manos3003 on June 30, 2017, 11:27
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Manos - yeah I've been watching a couple on eBay.. had my eye on a nice one in MK but it just ended early  s:-( :-( s:-(  will keep an eye on these things...



Worse comes to worst, I could offer to lend you mine if you come and pick up during winter. I can arrange to collect back from you.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on June 30, 2017, 11:28
I'll see if I can dig some out and give them to Stu on the weekend?

Edit.  Just checked.  Have n't got a set of dour with the same wheel diameter.  Sorry.  ebay 'casters'.  Get all four 'swivel' type.

just did a search:   m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Heavy-Dut ... 1152136673 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Heavy-Duty-75mm-Rubber-Swivel-Castor-Wheels-Trolley-Furniture-Caster-Black/311152136673) m
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: manos3003 on June 30, 2017, 12:37
Quote from: "Carolyn"I'll see if I can dig some out and give them to Stu on the weekend?

Edit.  Just checked.  Have n't got a set of dour with the same wheel diameter.  Sorry.  ebay 'casters'.  Get all four 'swivel' type.

just did a search:   m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Heavy-Dut ... 1152136673 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Heavy-Duty-75mm-Rubber-Swivel-Castor-Wheels-Trolley-Furniture-Caster-Black/311152136673) m

Good load rating too. Put mine on 300 kg rated just in case something happens and the engine drops suddenly on the dolly, maybe small overkill.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 30, 2017, 12:57
Quote from: "Carolyn"I'll see if I can dig some out and give them to Stu on the weekend?

Edit.  Just checked.  Have n't got a set of dour with the same wheel diameter.  Sorry.  ebay 'casters'.  Get all four 'swivel' type.

just did a search:   m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Heavy-Dut ... 1152136673 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Heavy-Duty-75mm-Rubber-Swivel-Castor-Wheels-Trolley-Furniture-Caster-Black/311152136673) m

No worries hey!

Thanks for link! I'll order a set and then mount them on some proper thick MDF I think... with the obligatory spare tire on top of that of course...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on June 30, 2017, 14:01
No MDF.  Sturdy frame and heavy plywood.  Make it useful for other jobs.  You'll be surprised how much it gets used.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 30, 2017, 14:04
Quote from: "Carolyn"No MDF.  Sturdy frame and heavy plywood.  Make it useful for other jobs.  You'll be surprised how much it gets used.

Ah oh well.. had a whole bunch sat on the side. Cheers!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on June 30, 2017, 14:17
Go for resin bonded ply and you can even get it wet!


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: MilesH on June 30, 2017, 22:20
You're welcome to borrow my engine crane for a couple of weeks if you like mate?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 1, 2017, 08:39
Manos & Miles, thank you VERY much for your kind offers! I will most likely take one of you up on it depending on your and my availability and timing for when I actually do it.

I can't commit to any exact timing just yet as I don't actually know when I'll be able to start or how long it'll take me to do it, but I will be in touch to figure it out in a couple of months when it starts to get colder.

Thanks again guys you rock!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: manos3003 on July 1, 2017, 14:47
I should also be able to help you drop it, if I'm available.

Now that I've done it once I estimate around 3 hours for a decent job to do it again.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 2, 2017, 18:39
Quote from: "manos3003"I should also be able to help you drop it, if I'm available.

Now that I've done it once I estimate around 3 hours for a decent job to do it again.

That would be amazing if you could do that!!!!.... If more people want to participate we can do engine dropping followed by BBQ round mine... So dinner and a show!
I can get all the camping chairs arranged for the viewing and maybe someone can do the filming for the you tube channel.... Getting ahead of myself here but may add well maximise the opportunity!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: manos3003 on July 2, 2017, 20:28
Quote from: "jvanzyl"That would be amazing if you could do that!!!!.... If more people want to participate we can do engine dropping followed by BBQ round mine... So dinner and a show!
I can get all the camping chairs arranged for the viewing and maybe someone can do the filming for the you tube channel.... Getting ahead of myself here but may add well maximise the opportunity!

Only a little   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 7, 2017, 11:11
OK so having finally acquired the side vents I'm open to peoples opinions...

(https://i.imgur.com/N7RudyZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fNFEa7K.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9AivEuZ.jpg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 7, 2017, 11:23
Works for me...


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: budfox on August 7, 2017, 11:57
Sorry, but I don't like them at all. Stick to silver would be my suggestion.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on August 7, 2017, 12:33
Hmmm, not that keen but I do like your blue soft top, I think I will go with that colour on Foxy too when the time comes!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on August 7, 2017, 13:23
I like the blue
I was going to paint them red on a black car
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on August 7, 2017, 13:25
As I said before.
Needs more blue.
Wheels next.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 7, 2017, 13:30
Quote from: "Call the midlife!"Works for me...
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Cheers  :-) :-) :-)

Quote from: "budfox"Sorry, but I don't like them at all. Stick to silver would be my suggestion.

Thanks hey - I do appreciate the honest opinion!

So you reckon something like this?
(https://i.imgur.com/tVha2wy.jpg)

Quote from: "Chilli Girl"Hmmm, not that keen but I do like your blue soft top, I think I will go with that colour on Foxy too when the time comes!

Fair enough... yes I do rather like my soft top!  :-) :-) :-)

Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"I like the blue
I was going to paint them red on a black car

Possibly a reason to be bias   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  

Anyone know what the best way to stick them on in a way that I can remove them if wanted is?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 7, 2017, 13:37
Why not get extra saucy and paint/vinyl the door relief into it, although it might look a bit too much like a blue Nike logo on it!
Blue with silver accents, that's the way I'd go with mine if I ever replace the roof![emoji1303]


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 7, 2017, 13:45
Quote from: "Call the midlife!"Why not get extra saucy and paint/vinyl the door relief into it, although it might look a bit too much like a blue Nike logo on it!
Blue with silver accents, that's the way I'd go with mine if I ever replace the roof![emoji1303]
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what's the "door relief" ?


Quote from: "1979scotte"As I said before.
Needs more blue.
Wheels next.
Miles said the same thing... it WOULD allow me to have Orange calipers though... hmmm.. I just don't know if I could handle blue wheels...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 7, 2017, 13:51
Quote from: "jvanzyl"
Quote from: "Call the midlife!"Why not get extra saucy and paint/vinyl the door relief into it, although it might look a bit too much like a blue Nike logo on it!
Blue with silver accents, that's the way I'd go with mine if I ever replace the roof![emoji1303]
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what's the "door relief" ?


Quote from: "1979scotte"As I said before.
Needs more blue.
Wheels next.
Miles said the same thing... it WOULD allow me to have Orange calipers though... hmmm.. I just don't know if I could handle blue wheels...
Looking from the bottom of the door up, where there's the defined bend in the steel up to the top of the curve, make that blue into the mouth of the scoop. I've been looking at various colour schemes using the natural curves and creases but spent enough money on it lately as it is![emoji38]


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on August 7, 2017, 14:04
Quote from: "Call the midlife!"
Quote from: "jvanzyl"
Quote from: "Call the midlife!"Why not get extra saucy and paint/vinyl the door relief into it, although it might look a bit too much like a blue Nike logo on it!
Blue with silver accents, that's the way I'd go with mine if I ever replace the roof![emoji1303]
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what's the "door relief" ?


Quote from: "1979scotte"As I said before.
Needs more blue.
Wheels next.
Miles said the same thing... it WOULD allow me to have Orange calipers though... hmmm.. I just don't know if I could handle blue wheels...
Looking from the bottom of the door up, where there's the defined bend in the steel up to the top of the curve, make that blue into the mouth of the scoop. I've been looking at various colour schemes using the natural curves and creases but spent enough money on it lately as it is![emoji38]


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StuC was talking about this year's ago.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 7, 2017, 14:20
Quote from: "1979scotte"
Quote from: "Call the midlife!"
Quote from: "jvanzyl"what's the "door relief" ?



Miles said the same thing... it WOULD allow me to have Orange calipers though... hmmm.. I just don't know if I could handle blue wheels...
Looking from the bottom of the door up, where there's the defined bend in the steel up to the top of the curve, make that blue into the mouth of the scoop. I've been looking at various colour schemes using the natural curves and creases but spent enough money on it lately as it is![emoji38]


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StuC was talking about this year's ago.
I've seen one or two tastefully done, filling in the reliefs on the bonnet, boot and bumpers etc but you need a good paint shop or not be too fussed about masking lines or vinyl edges etc.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 7, 2017, 14:37
ahh... ok I gotcha..
Yeah... I'm going to have to think about that!

I've got so much I need to do that it'll take me a while to get round to it.

Back to the other question - how do you stick these things on with a mind to be able to remove them at a later date if necessary?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on August 7, 2017, 14:50
 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172742503979 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172742503979) m
Good stuff
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 7, 2017, 15:15
Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172742503979
Good stuff

Cool thanks! How good is it with the car been washed etc.. do I need to keep checking on it? I'm a bit concerned that  at higher speeds the wind might be pulling at it?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on August 7, 2017, 15:25
I'm pretty sure we did some decal mockups a couple years back. Somewhere on here. One of them was this coloured side vent and "swoop" following the door relief

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on August 7, 2017, 15:30
How wide is the lip that you would put the tape on?

I have used that tape on badges and it has been good but as you say, this is a scoop!

If the lip is wide enough it would be better to use two separate thinner strips instead of one wider one as you may get a bit of warning if the outer one gives up.

I dont think I would want to see one of my scoops blowing off down the motorway though!

I would use tigerseal if I was doing it as you may be able to remove them if you really had to.

(Silver, not blue, obviously...).
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on August 7, 2017, 15:33
I used tigerseal on Helen's but bear one thing in mind... Don't park your car under trees anymore because tigersealing those vents on spells the end of drain cleaning

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 7, 2017, 16:11
Cleaning the drains is something I'm a bit concerned about... however I'm thinking that with the inner(normal vent cover) left off - maybe I can fashion a bit of wire poking stick that I can use to wiggle into the drain?

Alternatively I could leave something inside (with one end already in the drain) and then put some kind of clip holder on the inside of the vent so that it holds it still and doesn't rattle... Then when I want to clean the drains I just need to get hold of the aforementioned pre-inserted stick and wiggle it about a bit?

I'm liking the idea of tigerseal.. I assume removal is done via a lengthy process involving silicone removal gel or something?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: budfox on August 7, 2017, 16:16
Quote from: "budfox"Sorry, but I don't like them at all. Stick to silver would be my suggestion.

Thanks hey - I do appreciate the honest opinion!

So you reckon something like this?
(https://i.imgur.com/tVha2wy.jpg)

I actually like how they are on standard cars. It's very rare for me to see a modification from standard that I genuinely believe makes any car look better.

The recent exception was a thread on here where someone added a superb body kit to a blue car. It looked sublime.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 7, 2017, 17:02
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Cleaning the drains is something I'm a bit concerned about... however I'm thinking that with the inner(normal vent cover) left off - maybe I can fashion a bit of wire poking stick that I can use to wiggle into the drain?

Alternatively I could leave something inside (with one end already in the drain) and then put some kind of clip holder on the inside of the vent so that it holds it still and doesn't rattle... Then when I want to clean the drains I just need to get hold of the aforementioned pre-inserted stick and wiggle it about a bit?

I'm liking the idea of tigerseal.. I assume removal is done via a lengthy process involving silicone removal gel or something?
Alternatively fasten a length of "guide tube" to slide your pokey stick in when required...


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: rich_p on August 7, 2017, 18:35
Personally I'm not keen either in blue they're a bit to "look at me I'm modified" and in silver they nearly hide the side vents altogether, they.'re one of my favourite features with it being an MR car.

An alternative more subtle way to accentuate the vent would be a colour change of the standard insert.

As ever though, your car, your rules it would be boring if we all liked the same thing!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 10, 2017, 09:32
Thanks everyone for your candid view!  :-) :-) :-)

Brief update is that in the words of Jeremy Clarkson - "I have all of a sudden found myself "less busy"". So I shall hopefully find some time to do some "cheap" jobs on the car! Please do submit your ideas below as to what can be done cheaply and that I'm guessing just requires elbow grease!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 10, 2017, 10:50
Every cloud and all that...


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 10, 2017, 17:11
Quote from: "Call the midlife!"Every cloud and all that...


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That's the theory!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 18, 2017, 11:23
Right! Time for an update - last night I managed to fit the new rocker cover gasket - I'm hoping the new PCV valve from TCB parts will arrive soon as well so that I can do that. Anyway, please see the below guide and photos:

To start with, disconnect the battery & remove the rear cross brace and the plastic cover:
(http://i.imgur.com/bOdgSvN.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/v78MYuT.jpg)


Work around the rocker cover undoing all of the bolts as well the ones around the ignition coils - I think it's best to unplug the wires from the ignition coils. Being sure to unclip the O2 sensor cable and the retaining clip on the right hand side of the engine.
(http://i.imgur.com/DAC6u96.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/UGBaKdA.jpg)

Don't forget to the two nuts on the top left and top right, and also unclip the two hoses on the left and the top left sides
(http://i.imgur.com/H1STkPB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eKYbDPI.jpg)

Lift the cover off and give it a clean up:
 m http://i.imgur.com/QeYtgJt.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/QeYtgJt.jpg) m

 m http://i.imgur.com/7qAtPU2.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/7qAtPU2.jpg) m

Then re-insert the new gasket and follow the tightening process as described by Toyota which basically says the two middle bolts with the washers should be 9Nm and all the others should be 11Nm. Start with the middle two and the work outwards.

Don't rest your tools on the exhaust heat shield! Otherwise this will happen:
(http://i.imgur.com/kDlrdqP.jpg)

Then close everything up- re-attach the hoses and do the cross brace-up at 39Nm.

(http://i.imgur.com/8n8agfP.jpg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: StuC on September 8, 2017, 18:53
Quote from: "1979scotte"StuC was talking about this year's ago.

This old project...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 9, 2017, 19:07
Nice! Don't suppose you have that with the c one side scoops do you?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: StuC on September 11, 2017, 11:44
Nope, sorry. I never completed this as a project. It was quite tricky to get a repeatable pattern from a 3d shape into 2d.

I have had my photoshop taken away too. So I am not able to mock it up for you.  s:-( :-( s:-(
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 11, 2017, 13:25
Quote from: "StuC"Nope, sorry. I never completed this as a project. It was quite tricky to get a repeatable pattern from a 3d shape into 2d.

I have had my photoshop taken away too. So I am not able to mock it up for you.  s:-( :-( s:-(

ah no! So what are you going to do at work then???
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: manos3003 on September 11, 2017, 13:37
Quote from: "StuC"Nope, sorry. I never completed this as a project. It was quite tricky to get a repeatable pattern from a 3d shape into 2d.

I have had my photoshop taken away too. So I am not able to mock it up for you.  s:-( :-( s:-(

So much you can do with Powerpoint alone   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: shnazzle on September 11, 2017, 13:42
Quote from: "manos3003"
Quote from: "StuC"Nope, sorry. I never completed this as a project. It was quite tricky to get a repeatable pattern from a 3d shape into 2d.

I have had my photoshop taken away too. So I am not able to mock it up for you.  s:-( :-( s:-(

So much you can do with Powerpoint alone   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
That's Manos putting his hand up for that one then
Title: Re: RE: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: manos3003 on September 11, 2017, 14:39
Quote from: "shnazzle"That's Manos putting his hand up for that one then

Now's a good time for me to duck and shut up  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: StuC on September 11, 2017, 14:48
I could use powerpoint, but my day job takes up too much of my time for photoshopery mischief now. Sad times.  s:-( :-( s:-(

There was some stuff for Chilli that I managed to cobble together in powerpoint, wasn't as good though.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 4, 2017, 19:01
Evening folks- so bit of update for me personally I guess!
The great news is that I have a job! Hooray!
It doesn't pay as much as the old one- but I'm hoping it'll be better in terms of quality of life etc
Obviously this does mean that there will be no money for the car, but it just means I'll have to get really good at doing everything myself!

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Post by: shnazzle on October 4, 2017, 19:20
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Evening folks- so bit of update for me personally I guess!
The great news is that I have a job! Hooray!
It doesn't pay as much as the old one- but I'm hoping it'll be better in terms of quality of life etc
Obviously this does mean that there will be no money for the car, but it just means I'll have to get really good at doing everything myself!

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Yay! Good news man. Nothing wrong with a bit diy work and fabrication
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on October 4, 2017, 19:30
Congratulations on your new job John.  Quality of life is so important and don't forget you also have a quality car   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  
Enjoy!  s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mikek on October 4, 2017, 19:31
Well done John. What a relief.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 4, 2017, 19:36
Thanks everyone  :-) :-) :-)
I start in November at the Gap partnership (no... Not the clothes place!) So got some time with the family and LOTS of house DIY..

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: delhusband on October 4, 2017, 20:31
Congrats on the new job  s:) :) s:)
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Post by: 1979scotte on October 4, 2017, 21:08
Good news.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on October 4, 2017, 21:27
Good news!

(The job that is, not having to do lots of diy...).
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 5, 2017, 09:27
Thanks guys  :-) :-) :-)  I'm basically going to see out today and tomorrow contracting at my old company and then take pretty much the next month off to enjoy the family (and DIY) bit generally just try to enjoy everything and everyone

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on October 5, 2017, 09:53
Good for you, John.  Smell the roses!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tricky1138 on October 5, 2017, 10:08
Congrats on the new job John.

Enjoy the family time too. Get that work / life balance right!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on October 5, 2017, 12:55
I took a fairly hefty pay cut to take up my current job. I now have the advantage of gaining 3 hours of my life back every work day. Went from a 4 hours a day commuting back and forth to a little over an hour.
I took a hit of almost 10k but Weighing it up tho I no longer have to spend 5.5k a year on a season ticket and car parking
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Garfy on October 5, 2017, 13:23
Swings and roundabouts  on the cash John, now you have all that DIY free time.
Congratulations anyway, less stress I hope
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 5, 2017, 13:36
The new place is 10 mins up the road, and yeah it was also a 10k cut- but hey, I'm hoping to really enjoy my 9-5 now!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on October 6, 2017, 08:46
Quote from: "jvanzyl"The new place is 10 mins up the road, and yeah it was also a 10k cut- but hey, I'm hoping to really enjoy my 9-5 now!

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Keep looking on the bright side John.
Time is more important than money.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on October 6, 2017, 10:01
That's only true if you've got enough money. The best outcome is to have a job that pays enough that you really enjoy.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on October 6, 2017, 15:33
... And a live rockinghorse unicorn with hen's teeth, who's poops are sprinkled in fairy dust.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on October 6, 2017, 17:28
Quote from: "shnazzle"... And a live rockinghorse unicorn with hen's teeth, who's poops are sprinkled in fairy dust.
And as many PFL stereo surrounds you can carry!


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 11, 2017, 13:13
They're on!!
Have used multi layered double sided tape... Will see how well it holds...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/02fd483c1a57a19232744cb05063400c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/4457374e14416cf82f03bc768d7f6b0b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/c37ddab7378783e6701cd3f502d65f8b.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on October 11, 2017, 13:39
Not as silver as I was expecting!

You will not want to drive fast now, just in case....
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 11, 2017, 13:40
Well... I'm not a high speed junkie anyway- they just need to hold on for the twists and turns!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 11, 2017, 20:55
Well... That sucks....
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/acfd6370bb8927dd9b145bdd20502c07.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on October 11, 2017, 20:57
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Well... That sucks....
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/acfd6370bb8927dd9b145bdd20502c07.jpg)

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Or conversely it doesn't suck enough? Hope you've found the scoop??


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 11, 2017, 21:08
Nope lost both! I shall have to just chalk this one up to one of life's lessons...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on October 11, 2017, 21:09
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Nope lost both! I shall have to just chalk this one up to one of life's lessons...

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Both! Aaah, that double sucks, real sorry to hear.


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Title: Re: RE: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on October 11, 2017, 21:14
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Nope lost both! I shall have to just chalk this one up to one of life's lessons...

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And what have we learned today John?  s:) :) s:)

Should have let that tigerseal harden first!

Are you not going to go look for them? Chances are people won't have picked them up as they won't know what they are.

But that aside... Proper sh*t mate. Didn't wish that upon you.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: JoeCool on October 11, 2017, 21:45
What a pain in the arse.

Has the tape pulled the paint off, or is that just tape we're seeing left there? I bet that can come off without paint damage with a bit of care.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on October 11, 2017, 21:58
Looks like you have produced the first "how not to"!

Hope you manage to find them, presumably they came off the first time you got up to speed as they both came off?

If you have a pushbike, could you retrace the route on that so you have more time to check out the verges etc?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 11, 2017, 22:07
I know where they came off.. Just don't think they'll be recoverable as I'm assuming they'll be broken? But yeah no Tiger seal.. Just tape.
And hopefully the paint is fine!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on October 11, 2017, 22:10
Quote from: "jvanzyl"I know where they came off.. Just don't think they'll be recoverable as I'm assuming they'll be broken? But yeah no Tiger seal.. Just tape.
And hopefully the paint is fine!

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If they've not been run over they might still be salvageable? A bit of carbon wrap or something if they're blemished...


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on October 11, 2017, 22:12
Wait! Hold on here. This is it!
The  big moment

... The Pants of Shame are no longer mine!
I felt them slip off, and now firmly covering John's firm bottom
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 11, 2017, 22:13
You wish!!!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on October 11, 2017, 22:14
Quote from: "shnazzle"Wait! Hold on here. This is it!
The  big moment

... The Pants of Shame are no longer mine!
I felt them slip off, and now firmly covering John's firm bottom
As opposed to the C one scoops...
And it's not at all confusing for me (also a John as you know...)


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 12, 2017, 00:23
Well I tried to go back and find them.. saw one out of the corner of my eye on the side of the M25 .. the other is somewhere in the bushes on the on ramp from the M25...  Gutted really as I quite liked the look.
What is it with me and body kit pieces! Bah..

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: delhusband on October 12, 2017, 08:06
Sucks. You not going to be able to stop near them to retrieve them?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 12, 2017, 08:09
Well at 1130 last night I really did consider it but I thought on balance it wasn't with the risk!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: lamcote on October 12, 2017, 10:29
Maybe the car is trying to tell you something?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 12, 2017, 10:30
LOL... Yeah possibly...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on October 12, 2017, 10:54
On a more positive note, that soft top beads off really well!


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 12, 2017, 11:27
Thanks   :-) :-) :-)

Those side scoops never happened..... Nope...
Nothing was ever there...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171012/076d824fa1afd619322027f47b238c3f.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on October 12, 2017, 14:59
That's a shame.
Pants of shame that is.

Glad the car is unscathed.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on October 12, 2017, 15:34
Ring the highways agency and tell them where they are and you want them?

Maybe.

(The scoops, obviously, not the pants).
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 12, 2017, 16:09
Ummmm.... You reckon they'd help get them? I don't want to get my hopes up. And it's honestly my fault... I think it's best to leave the whole episode alone and pretend it never happened!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on October 12, 2017, 16:26
I have to agree.  Mind you I thought they looked good in the photograph.  Went well with the blue roof.   How good they looked in the 'flesh' ??  I had a but of a chuckle when I saw you were putting great big wind-catchers on with double sided stickum.  You might not want to broadcast the fact that you stuck bits onto a car that blew off on the motorway.  Could be a road-worthiness issue...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Garfy on October 12, 2017, 17:35
Bad news John, knew I should have kept hold of them.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on October 12, 2017, 17:51
Tell the otherstu where they are (for a fee of course!) and tell him its like a new form of geocaching.

I have no idea if the HA would do that for you but if they dont and you try and get them yourself and get hurt that wouldnt be good so they may do it for that reason? Cant be often that someone actually wants something that falls off their car so maybe worth a call or e-mail? (Blame it on the age of the car rather than you of course!).

Been trying to think who it was that was always ringing the "Cones hotline" and just remembered it was Bridget Jones....
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 12, 2017, 19:15
Thanks for the support and light hearted abuse... It's what this place is all about!
I must admit that I could feel the differential (or thought I could) without the extra wind resistance, I may have been dragging parachutes but I looked good doing it!!!
Anyway- they're gone now.. Time to focus over other things that are more important and not about making it pretty!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Smcknighty on October 12, 2017, 20:18
Find someone with a motorbike to get them?


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: The Other Stu on October 12, 2017, 22:50
Quote from: "Topdownman"Tell the otherstu where they are (for a fee of course!) and tell him its like a new form of geocaching.

I have no idea if the HA would do that for you but if they dont and you try and get them yourself and get hurt that wouldnt be good so they may do it for that reason? Cant be often that someone actually wants something that falls off their car so maybe worth a call or e-mail? (Blame it on the age of the car rather than you of course!).

Been trying to think who it was that was always ringing the "Cones hotline" and just remembered it was Bridget Jones....
Yeah right
(https://i.imgur.com/APpp5Xi.png)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 12, 2017, 23:04
Ok I think we're all agreed that we miss them!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on October 13, 2017, 14:43
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Time to focus over other things that are more important and not about making it pretty!

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This is the correct answer.
Perhaps you don't deserve the pants of shame after all.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mikek on October 13, 2017, 16:49
Quote from: "The Other Stu"
Quote from: "Topdownman"Tell the otherstu where they are (for a fee of course!) and tell him its like a new form of geocaching.

I have no idea if the HA would do that for you but if they dont and you try and get them yourself and get hurt that wouldnt be good so they may do it for that reason? Cant be often that someone actually wants something that falls off their car so maybe worth a call or e-mail? (Blame it on the age of the car rather than you of course!).

Been trying to think who it was that was always ringing the "Cones hotline" and just remembered it was Bridget Jones....
Yeah right

(https://i.imgur.com/APpp5Xi.png)

Stu took that picture this morning coz he has already found them!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: onion86 on October 13, 2017, 19:02
Quote from: "jvanzyl"I know where they came off.. Just don't think they'll be recoverable as I'm assuming they'll be broken? But yeah no Tiger seal.. Just tape.
And hopefully the paint is fine!
Sucks  s:( :( s:(

This is one reason why the originals attach to the vent with screws  s:) :) s:)  Although mine have been sitting in the garage for 5.5 years without going on the car!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 13, 2017, 19:13
Screws??!!! Flip if I'd known that I really wouldn't have even considered the tape...

The wife is making sounds about getting rid of the 2 because the fabia is in need of a suspension over haul and she is right in that it is a luxury having 3 cars... So I basically need to figure out a way of doing the Skoda myself to save the labour costs...
I think I could save a bit of effort by putting coilovers on it (front dampers weeping, rear bump stops gone) but it's all the bushes that are beginning to go... Does anyone know if you need any special tools to fit and remove bushes?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: The Other Stu on October 13, 2017, 20:03
Quote from: "mikek"Stu took that picture this morning coz he has already found them!
Except it's John's hand. Conspiracy theory anyone?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on October 13, 2017, 20:04
Skoda suspensions are cheap as chips.
And.. Breakers. Tons of that stuff lying around
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: JoeCool on October 13, 2017, 20:46
Skoda suspension overhaul for £230:
(https://i.imgur.com/GS9tQ0Q.jpg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: MilesH on October 13, 2017, 20:56
Sorry to see John  s:( :( s:(
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: The Other Stu on October 13, 2017, 21:26
Joe, £20 cheaper at Carparts4less (the same company as ECP)
(https://i.imgur.com/cMqZBNU.png)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: JoeCool on October 13, 2017, 21:52
Just you wait till I get a weekend55!

But anyway, I can't imagine it being more than £400 to completley overhaul a fabia.  I certainly wouldn't entertain putting coilovers on one for cost savings!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 14, 2017, 17:59
Thanks all- I'll certainly look at redoing the suspension as OEM as possible. But I'm conscious of that balance between a nice easy coilover unit to install Vs trying to collect all the bits for the standard strut assembly..

Anyway- my main question is the bushes. Do you have to have a press to put new ones in? Or will I be able to do it myself with standard tools?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: JoeCool on October 14, 2017, 18:48
You need a press ideally, but by far the best solution for the home gamer IMO is buying whichever arms hold the bushes. Bolt out, bolt in.

The process starts with a thorough assessment of what actually needs replacing. Lift it and work out what is knackered/rusty/perished.

Please don't put coilovers on a fabia, you'll ruin a practical daily. False economy. Rebuilding a strut is no bother. I can lend you spring compressors and a 3 jaw puller.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 14, 2017, 19:02
Thank you Joe! I will most likely take you up on your offer!
My view is that when one set of bushes start to go it's very likely that the rest of the car would benefit from their replacement.. full Poly sets are account l available... Bit like you said I'd like to just replace with rubber..

Anyway- thank you for the advice it's given me a way forward.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on October 14, 2017, 19:22
One bush has to be removed/replaced in the chassis.  All else comes with suspension arm and ball joint.  There are several Youtube vids on the subject.

You could make you own tool, but for the price you might as well...

 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Volkswagen ... SwQQ5ZvTbA (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Volkswagen-Audi-VAG-Bush-Remove-Install-Suspension-Remover-Car-Garage-Tool-/401405893131?epid=22004178906&hash=item5d75a7da0b:g:yHwAAOSwQQ5ZvTbA) m
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 14, 2017, 20:03
Wow ok- that's not too bad... The rear trailing arms are the ones that I've been told need replacing... I shall dive into you tube and see what it looks like to replace.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 16, 2017, 22:45
So today I received and fitted my winter wheels (courtesy of Tricky).
I thought I'd inflate them before I put them on - forgetting how the load of the car would increase the pressure....
So basically using my for pump it takes around 350 steps to get to 35psi... So all in all around 1200 steps to inflate the wheels..

Then when I put them on I was looking at 36 and 48 psi!!!! Doh... Anyway I need the exercise.

First impressions are that they are quieter than the toyos, but I'm also concious that the max speed of the tyre is 80.

Now I'm kind of wondering if I should put the hard top on seeing as I've done wheels... Will have to see.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171116/bc1e49e20711aa27b2bf902faec3cc63.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171116/e7cf832b001e314d5a44f93c916ca6fd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171116/ec9edd6687ae8430ad2d7c3d4fff7215.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171116/3c2bb0392e1bd8d2540a8a84853206d3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171116/d35cf7d6f326ce3076b5ee0b602fb260.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on November 17, 2017, 06:47
Hope its just the photo but that rear wheel looks like it has an awful lot of positive camber!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 17, 2017, 07:31
Whoa.. Just saw that... I'm hoping it's just the photo... Will check it out before I go this morning...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on November 17, 2017, 07:40
Drive it a few feet and then look.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 17, 2017, 07:59
From the front(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171117/dc1b24af00f507b3a9a3cf1ddc08d9ee.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 17, 2017, 08:00
Well I think it's ok...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171117/57ea1e1d127f03d7f9617bc859602925.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on November 19, 2017, 09:26
If your old tyres have worn evenly it should be ok shouldn't it?
Unless something has moved when you changed the wheels I suppose.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on November 19, 2017, 09:41
'Twas the photo.  Looking again, the whole back of the car is distorted.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 26, 2017, 08:57
Quote from: "Carolyn"'Twas the photo.  Looking again, the whole back of the car is distorted.

Indeed! Budget phone I guess...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 26, 2017, 09:04
An impressive haul today!   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
(https://i.imgur.com/R4FGme7.jpg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on November 26, 2017, 09:11
Do we have to wait to the 25th to find out whats inside them?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 26, 2017, 12:51
These are my BIRTHDAY presents!
Engine leveller
Engine crane
CDs
Banzai subscription
No socks in sight!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: MilesH on November 26, 2017, 21:01
Happy birthday mate!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 14, 2017, 13:38
Thanks Miles  :-) :-) :-)

Right - time for an update!

I've been feeling led to put the car up on axle stands with wheels off and literally start removing all trace of rust that I can get to.

Essentially it won't be driven till it's done I think - and even when the de-rusting is done. The engine swap will be the next thing to get going on so when ever it's ready it'll be driven and enjoyed again  :-) :-) :-)

It was interesting - cos by putting the MR2 up I then started driving the Skoda Fabia to and from work, which is clearly nothing like an MR2 and whenever I contemplated taking the toyota out - I really felt I should keep going with the Fabia.

Anyway - that was about 2 weeks ago (it really honestly felt like longer being without driving my 2!) And yesterday I was very fortunate to be provided with a new "daily"...

Pictures will be provided upon receipt this coming Sunday - Feel free to guess what nice family car with plenty of boot space might be.
Patrick you may not influence this game in any way!

So anyway - the build thread will likely become filled with pictures of general derusting.. good times!
Followed by an amateurs guide to an engine swap with pics!... even better times!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: JoeCool on December 14, 2017, 13:46
Octavia VRS.

What are you swapping into it?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 14, 2017, 13:59
Really?

S urely you don't need another car already. How many is that?
Four?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 14, 2017, 14:09
Quote from: "JoeCool"Octavia VRS.

What are you swapping into it?

Getting warm! It's the right "platform"...

I'm putting my rebuilt 1zz that Carolyn helped me to do.

Quote from: "shnazzle"Really?

S urely you don't need another car already. How many is that?
Four?

Oh I forgot to add - I'm getting rid of the Skoda Fabia.. it's a 1.4tdi on 125k miles, it will need a suspension refresh but that's it, oh an it's got a nice removable towbar. If anyone knows anyone that might be interested in it, then give me a shout. But yeah if we don't sell the skoda it'll be four   s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 14, 2017, 14:14
S o not 4. Phew.
Looking forward to seeing it!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on December 14, 2017, 17:24
It's a lot easier to detail the car underneath once the engine is out.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on December 14, 2017, 19:11
It can only be one of these......

(https://i.imgur.com/Lkxka7q.jpg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: MilesH on December 14, 2017, 19:50
Quote from: "jvanzyl"
Quote from: "JoeCool"Octavia VRS.

What are you swapping into it?

Getting warm! It's the right "platform"...


Audi Estate?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 14, 2017, 20:13
Quote from: "MilesH"
Quote from: "jvanzyl"
Quote from: "JoeCool"Octavia VRS.

What are you swapping into it?

Getting warm! It's the right "platform"...


Audi Estate?

Nailed it  :-) :-) :-)  but which one....? It's a B7 series..(edit it's an 05 plate)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 14, 2017, 20:36
Quote from: "Topdownman"It can only be one of these......

(https://i.imgur.com/Lkxka7q.jpg)

LOL narrowly escaped getting the latter version of that in place of the Alhambra..
So far Miles is the closest... Come on people- I wouldn't be getting this excited if it were "normal"... :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 14, 2017, 20:49
I can't figure it out.
S eems like I'm not the only one struggling to think of it.
4 me, it would be the skoda  s:) :) s:)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 14, 2017, 21:04
Quote from: "shnazzle"I can't figure it out.
S eems like I'm not the only one struggling to think of it.
4 me, it would be the skoda  s:) :) s:)

  s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  sigh... That's because you're practical economical side wins over the flamboyant throwing caution to the wind side... I've started "researching"  bits for it...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on December 14, 2017, 21:24
Audi S6 avant then..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on December 14, 2017, 22:02
Audi R6? Toyota Verso?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 14, 2017, 22:43
It's an S4 Avant  :-) :-) :-)  
A proper family car.... Nice and practical...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 14, 2017, 22:48
Seriously, did nobody pick up on my hints?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on December 15, 2017, 06:34
Quote from: "shnazzle"Seriously, did nobody pick up on my hints?

Just thought that was your crap typing....


John, I will be interested to hear if there is a special section in the drivers handbook on "how to drive your new Audi".
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mikek on December 15, 2017, 06:51
Quote from: "Topdownman"
Quote from: "shnazzle"Seriously, did nobody pick up on my hints?

Just thought that was your crap typing....


John, I will be interested to hear if there is a special section in the drivers handbook on "how to drive your new Audi".

There is. It's just before the section explaining why audis don't need indicators and just after the section that explains the special braking device that allows you to drive 2 inches from the car in front!!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 15, 2017, 07:22
Quote from: "Topdownman"
Quote from: "shnazzle"Seriously, did nobody pick up on my hints?

Just thought that was your crap typing....


John, I will be interested to hear if there is a special section in the drivers handbook on "how to drive your new Audi".

Hahaha!! That's exactly what I thought!! I just thought he was having trouble with this opposable thumbs business  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

I shall endeavour to drive in a dignified fashion at all times.... Not least because consumables appear to be a TINY bit more expensive than the Skoda...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 15, 2017, 07:23
Quote from: "mikek"
Quote from: "Topdownman"
Quote from: "shnazzle"Seriously, did nobody pick up on my hints?

Just thought that was your crap typing....


John, I will be interested to hear if there is a special section in the drivers handbook on "how to drive your new Audi".

There is. It's just before the section explaining why audis don't need indicators and just after the section that explains the special braking device that allows you to drive 2 inches from the car in front!!!

Totally understand what you are referring to- I shall be the exception to that section of the guide book!
Title: Re: RE: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 15, 2017, 07:45
Quote from: "jvanzyl"
Quote from: "Topdownman"
Quote from: "shnazzle"Seriously, did nobody pick up on my hints?

Just thought that was your crap typing....


John, I will be interested to hear if there is a special section in the drivers handbook on "how to drive your new Audi".

Hahaha!! That's exactly what I thought!! I just thought he was having trouble with this opposable thumbs business [emoji38]

I shall endeavour to drive in a dignified fashion at all times.... Not least because consumables appear to be a TINY bit more expensive than the Skoda...
We enjoyed shelling out 280 quid for a single door window mechanism about the size of a cassette tape

 s:) :) s:)
Title: Re: RE: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on December 15, 2017, 08:50
[[/quote]We enjoyed shelling out 280 quid for a single door window mechanism about the size of a cassette tape

 s:) :) s:) [/quote]

You could buy a whole Rodius for that!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 15, 2017, 09:09
Ooooh good burn!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on December 15, 2017, 10:05
Just read an aticle on line which said,

The UK's most steal-able vehicles

Is your car one of the UK's most steal-able vehicles? These are the top ten makes and models of cars deemed most at risk of theft, following the study carried out by the German Automotive Club:

Audi: A3, A4, A6

BMW: 730d

Citroen: DS4 CrossBack

Ford: Galaxy, Eco-Sport

Honda: HR-V

Hyundai: Santa Fe CRDi

Kia: Optima

Lexus: RX 450h

Mazda: CX-5

Mini: Clubman
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 15, 2017, 10:59
Thanks Simon.... Guess I'll be buying one of those disc lock things....
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 15, 2017, 13:53
Quote from: "Carolyn"It's a lot easier to detail the car underneath once the engine is out.

Thanks Carolyn - you're basically advocating taking the engine out prior to starting work on the underside?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on December 15, 2017, 14:01
Only if you're set on doing the engine.  You can get at the whole of the engine bay and suspension and rusty bits in the corners so much better.  You can do plenty of useful stuff with it still in, but I always take the opportunity to detail the engine bay and surrounds when it's out.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 15, 2017, 14:37
Quote from: "Carolyn"Only if you're set on doing the engine.  You can get at the whole of the engine bay and suspension and rusty bits in the corners so much better.  You can do plenty of useful stuff with it still in, but I always take the opportunity to detail the engine bay and surrounds when it's out.

Well... I guess I kinda am... it's what I think I need to do.. it's just a bit daunting in terms of having never done anything like it before.

There are some basic admin things I need to have in place before I start the engine removal (making space/ building the separator wall so the kids can't get near it when it's raised up etc.. ) but when I'm ready for that I'll get started on it.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on December 15, 2017, 14:47
If it's running fine, only using a little oil and generally behaving itself, I'd leave the engine until it starts to really twist your arm.  It's so good to know that there's a spare one there when you need it.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: steveash on December 15, 2017, 19:15
B7 S4 is a fine choice. Had mine for five years and found it a very entertaining daily drive. A Milltek exhaust is a very worthwhile addition despite the price. The sound was one of the best of any car I have driven.

I feel really privileged to have had the chance enjoy a n/a V8. Make the most of it!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 15, 2017, 19:19
Quote from: "Carolyn"If it's running fine, only using a little oil and generally behaving itself, I'd leave the engine until it starts to really twist your arm.  It's so good to know that there's a spare one there when you need it.

Fair enough...I guess I was looking to get it in so I could progress to the next stages really!
It's absolutely fine to cope with though...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 15, 2017, 19:22
Quote from: "steveash"B7 S4 is a fine choice. Had mine for five years and found it a very entertaining daily drive. A Milltek exhaust is a very worthwhile addition despite the price. The sound was one of the best of any car I have driven.

I feel really privileged to have had the chance enjoy a n/a V8. Make the most of it!

Yeah I've read about the miltek- I thought the Remus was expensive!  I shall honestly do my best to enjoy it! I could do with some tyre recommendations and security as well if you are able?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 15, 2017, 19:53
Milltek rusts at the welds.

BCS is the ticket.
 m https://www.powervalve.co.uk (https://www.powervalve.co.uk) m

The original "just add boost" people

Can assure you these puppies are the shizzle.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: steveash on December 15, 2017, 21:49
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Yeah I've read about the miltek- I thought the Remus was expensive!  I shall honestly do my best to enjoy it! I could do with some tyre recommendations and security as well if you are able?

I ran Dunlop Sport Maxx RT on mine after the original Contisport 3 wore out. I felt the Dunlops felt better but it's much less sensitive to tyres than the MR2. Both suffered from curbing damage at the lightest touch but it was on 19" wheels so lower profile than standard. You're supposed to change all 4 at once but I did it pairs with no problems.

I never had any security problems. I think the S4 flies under the radar most of the time. Few people realise how big the engine is or that it was faster around the TG track than an E46 M3!  Did you get a manual or the Tiptronic?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 15, 2017, 21:52
Ah cool ok! It's the tiptronic.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: steveash on December 15, 2017, 23:03
Mine was too. Apparently it's the better of the two. I did like the sport mode!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: StuC on February 9, 2018, 20:28
waits for an update!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2018, 20:32
OK so it's taken me a few months (:< >:) but I've finally managed to get the car up off of all it's wheels, and the wheel stored in my nice new handy wheel rack! :)

Let the de-rusting and general refurb begin!

And yes Simon the frunk will be taken care of and painted as I think you've pointed out for the last couple years running...

(https://i.imgur.com/OCOYKVo.jpg)
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 16, 2018, 13:45
OK so I've decided to start on the front.. basically get all the plastics out, then see whats what... and what's corroded etc etc..
My time is quite limited due to parental/ job responsibilities but I figure if I can spend up to an hour once a week it's pretty decent going.

So - first up, the frunk! Spent 10 mins trying to get all the foam off of the connector switch so I could see how to disconnect it, but eventually got it "clean" and have remembered to start using "baggies" with a permanent marker - though I think I may start using post it notes inside the bags just in case.. I'm also going to use a numbering system on the bags so I can basically work backwards when it all goes back together.

(https://i.imgur.com/aIvXRXu.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/Yu56qdj.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/0WwaABM.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/dh31UuS.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/50Ns2L3.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/yqozdM5.jpg)

I've undone the two bolts that seem to be holding the frunk in - but it's not coming out so I'm guessing there's something on the other side attached somewhere.. At the end of the day the plan is to remove all the plastics so I may as well do the front bumper next and that'll give me clear visibility to see what else is connecting it.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 16, 2018, 13:50
That's all the bolts.  Needs a good, severe wobble and pull to get it to shift if it's been in there forever.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 16, 2018, 14:35
Come on John even i can get the froot out.
At the train station car park whilst waiting for HWMBO.
And get it all back together again in time to chauffeur her home.
:P
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 16, 2018, 18:42
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 16, 2018, 13:45
OK so I've decided to start on the front.. basically get all the plastics out, then see whats what... and what's corroded etc etc..
My time is quite limited due to parental/ job responsibilities but I figure if I can spend up to an hour once a week it's pretty decent going.

So - first up, the frunk! Spent 10 mins trying to get all the foam off of the connector switch so I could see how to disconnect it, but eventually got it "clean" and have remembered to start using "baggies" with a permanent marker - though I think I may start using post it notes inside the bags just in case.. I'm also going to use a numbering system on the bags so I can basically work backwards when it all goes back together.

(https://i.imgur.com/aIvXRXu.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/Yu56qdj.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/0WwaABM.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/dh31UuS.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/50Ns2L3.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/yqozdM5.jpg)

I've undone the two bolts that seem to be holding the frunk in - but it's not coming out so I'm guessing there's something on the other side attached somewhere.. At the end of the day the plan is to remove all the plastics so I may as well do the front bumper next and that'll give me clear visibility to see what else is connecting it.
Two bolts? Mine's held in with 4...


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on February 16, 2018, 19:14
When oh when is Patrick going to come up with the "4 bolts and a good tug" emoji?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on February 16, 2018, 19:50
I implemented a flexible emoji to cover all such situations...

:thebird:
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on February 16, 2018, 19:53
Quote from: shnazzle on February 16, 2018, 19:50
I implemented a flexible emoji to cover all such situations...

:thebird:

Lol!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 16, 2018, 21:39
:-) nice to hear all the helpful advice from the expert and the peanut gallery!

It's occurring to me that I'm going to need to store all the bits and pieces as they come off the car- I might be able to get away with storing most inside the car.. will have to see!


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 16, 2018, 21:45
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 16, 2018, 21:39
:-) nice to hear all the helpful advice from the expert and the peanut gallery!

It's occurring to me that I'm going to need to store all the bits and pieces as they come off the car- I might be able to get away with storing most inside the car.. will have to see!


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 16, 2018, 22:24
LOL!! yeah...I don't think in that desperate to store bolts etc...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 16, 2018, 22:40
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 16, 2018, 22:24
LOL!! yeah...I don't think in that desperate to store bolts etc...
Hahaha! I know what you mean though, I've got the front bumper and frunk plastics etc off mine at the moment, it's surprising how much space you need to store bits when you start taking them off.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: StuC on February 16, 2018, 23:33
Quote from: Topdownman on February 16, 2018, 19:14
When oh when is Patrick going to come up with the "4 bolts and a good tug" emoji?

Lovin your work!! Lol.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 19, 2018, 10:19
So on the weekend I decided to remove the bumper so that I could try and figure out why my frunk appeared to be super glued in place.. 

I managed to shear one bolt/screw thing – will need to figure out where you get new ones from... 
(https://imgur.com/n5jYn3M.jpg)
But anyway – the bumper is off!
(https://imgur.com/mV3E5Ht.jpg)

Next up was the front nappy.. first signs of this having been taken off were visible with the standard fixing that people use when the screw is lost ..
(https://imgur.com/zHXyfIK.jpg)

There were a couple of attachments on the sides that were well and truly encrusted and I found a new type of connector – straight head screw, which I've not seen before..

(https://imgur.com/HTYHnWr.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/Z1rUlJv.jpg)

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Anyway – managed to take that out 
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(https://imgur.com/PXpFWKl.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/lUkzLfz.jpg) 

This exposed most of the underside so I could continue with my investigation into the reason for my frunk being so obstinate ....
(https://imgur.com/brXQIeP.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/vgN0xRA.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/gTygzLJ.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/wgYkjaZ.jpg)

In short, I couldn't find anything! Sooo.. that resulted in me using a "standard bodge tool" which I honestly never envisioned me having to use.

(https://imgur.com/qxwxzn5.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/97N1Cqa.jpg)

Funnily enough you just apply some light pressure over here and...

POP! The mystery superglue is dealt with!
(https://imgur.com/PGTD9yE.jpg)

Anyway – now this is the first time I've actually had a look in this part of the car – so I've taken a few pics for records.. if someone could explain what the red piping is for that would be nice!

Clearly there is some rust on a few key components – ARB and some pipes and a couple of brackets.. but I'm kind of happy that this initially look around doesn't seem to have shown anything tooo bad?

(https://imgur.com/HfydNcV.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 19, 2018, 10:28
By red pipe do you mean the bleed hose thingy?
Very handy when you change rad.
Its just a clear hose you've got pink coolant like most of us.
If I have the wrong end of the stick then apologies.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on February 19, 2018, 10:33
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 19, 2018, 10:28
By red pipe do you mean the bleed hose thingy?
Very handy when you change rad.
Its just a clear hose you've got pink coolant like most of us.
If I have the wrong end of the stick then apologies.
looks like you have the right end of the stick ;)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 19, 2018, 10:35
Plastic tubes- Scotte covered that, except also for use when bleeding the cooling system (say - after engine swap or other coolant draining scenario)'

Great opportunity for a general wire-brush, rust-treat (look up Fertan) and zinc primer and paint especially those power steering pipes....  it'll be good for a few more years!

Oh and some graphite grease well rubbed in to the steering joint for good measure.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 19, 2018, 10:47
@1979scotte (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=20268) , @tomaky (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=17187) @Carolyn (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=22891)

Thank you very much! Yes that's the piping I was referring to!
Thank you for the background and additional use info - that's very helpful to know as it's next up on the list to do after de-rusting.
Steering joint has a LOT of molyb black weird stuff applied to it - but I'll be sure to get a load more onto it before I close it all.

Ah so it's the power steering pipes that are so rusty... Yeah I'll be doing those! I have a LOAD of black metal paint which you can apparently apply to straight to rusty metal (will try to get a pic of it), is that not sufficient or will I regret not priming etc first? I was planning on getting the rust off with a wire wheel/ brush and then applying the paint..

I also want to send my old power steering pump off for a refurb as the current D1ck sloan replacement has worn out now..


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 19, 2018, 11:32
Seeing as you've done all that work to expose it all, I'd suggest the full treatment.  I tend not to believe what it says on the tin.  Any rust left under paint had a nasty habit of re-appearing.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 19, 2018, 12:53
Quote from: Carolyn on February 19, 2018, 11:32
Seeing as you've done all that work to expose it all, I'd suggest the full treatment.  I tend not to believe what it says on the tin.  Any rust left under paint had a nasty habit of re-appearing.

Fair enough! I think I might have some other rust conversion treatment stuff some where.. something like kurust.. 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: delhusband on February 19, 2018, 13:02
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 19, 2018, 10:19
I managed to shear one bolt/screw thing – will need to figure out where you get new ones from... 
Try 90159-60603 for trim screw, 90119-06827 bolt, or local screwfix (midlife gave me bolt size, on my readers ride thread, can't remember, a6x10 maybe?)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 19, 2018, 13:08
Quote from: delhusband on February 19, 2018, 13:02
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 19, 2018, 10:19
I managed to shear one bolt/screw thing – will need to figure out where you get new ones from... 
Try 90159-60603 for trim screw, 90119-06827 bolt, or local screwfix (midlife gave me bolt size, on my readers ride thread, can't remember, a6x10 maybe?)

Awesome! Thanks for that! - I'm likely going to wait till then end then do a bulk order..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 19, 2018, 17:32
Quote from: delhusband on February 19, 2018, 13:02
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 19, 2018, 10:19
I managed to shear one bolt/screw thing – will need to figure out where you get new ones from... 
Try 90159-60603 for trim screw, 90119-06827 bolt, or local screwfix (midlife gave me bolt size, on my readers ride thread, can't remember, a6x10 maybe?)
M6 A10...


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 7, 2018, 22:20
So I've been continuing on my plan to secure away the MR2.
The doors were £90 off eBay and came with all the fittings... Then I've made another door to the left for when the family car blocks access to opening the main doors... Busy feather edging the whole thing now!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 18, 2018, 17:19
Times they are a changing!

It looks like I may have less time to get the car done than I had originally planned...

I have managed to convince another company that I'm worthwhile employing, the distance I will need to travel will make it uneconomical to run the S4 as well as it being down the country lanes... oops.

Que the most suitable car for the new job!

I reckon I've got about 6 weeks before I start, 2 of these weeks will be taken out due to training and vacation, so that leaves 4 weeks to get the new engine in! 3 of those 4 will be spent in normal working routine..

So!

Could people please remind me what I need for the engine swap in terms of fluids?
I'm aware it's sensible to replace the clutch even though mine has only got like 20k miles on it if that... anything else?

@Carolyn (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=22891) if I stick a deck chair out and provide suitable food and beverages and possibly a loudhailer so you can shout instructions at me, would you like to come and "direct"? :-)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: The Other Stu on July 18, 2018, 17:23
Congratulations on the job :)
If you're doing the mileage, probably time for a dirty diesel. Give me a shout if you've got something in mind because I've probably driven one  :))

I may at some stage be able to come over and offer brawn and really poor advice if you pencil in some dates.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 18, 2018, 18:10
Thanks Stu!

All advice and brawn welcome!

Possibly also someone picking up their wheels as well....;p



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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mikek on July 18, 2018, 18:27
That's great news John. I'm off for 6 weeks now (possibly alot longer!!!!) If you need a hand just shout. I'm more than willing to help out
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 18, 2018, 18:30
Quote from: mikek on July 18, 2018, 18:27
That's great news John. I'm off for 6 weeks now (possibly alot longer!!!!) If you need a hand just shout. I'm more than willing to help out

Totally taking you up on that Mike! This is gonna be excellent!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 18, 2018, 19:27
OK so the dividing the list into 3 sections, must haves, should haves but it'll be ok without, and nice to haves:

Must haves:

Should haves:

Nice to haves:

what am I missing?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 18, 2018, 20:23
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 18, 2018, 17:19
Times they are a changing!

It looks like I may have less time to get the car done than I had originally planned...

I have managed to convince another company that I'm worthwhile employing, the distance I will need to travel will make it uneconomical to run the S4 as well as it being down the country lanes... oops.

Que the most suitable car for the new job!

I reckon I've got about 6 weeks before I start, 2 of these weeks will be taken out due to training and vacation, so that leaves 4 weeks to get the new engine in! 3 of those 4 will be spent in normal working routine..

So!

Could people please remind me what I need for the engine swap in terms of fluids?
I'm aware it's sensible to replace the clutch even though mine has only got like 20k miles on it if that... anything else?

@Carolyn (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=22891) if I stick a deck chair out and provide suitable food and beverages and possibly a loudhailer so you can shout instructions at me, would you like to come and "direct"? :-)

Sorry mate.  Family arrived from NZ today.  Will be here for the next three weeks.  I know it burns a bit of oil, but, if it  runs OK, may I suggest putting up with it for a little longer?

Fluids:  gearbox oil (enough to replace what you lose) and engine oil and pink coolant (5 ltrs)


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 18, 2018, 20:45
No worries Carolyn :-)

Thanks for the list- in terms of timeline it'd likely be the last 2 weeks of August...

But I'd start on what I can as an when time allows, which given my past 6 months is probably about 2 mins and 13 seconds.

Thanks for the advice... There is a point to what you are saying, it's just that this is an opportunity that is unlikely to come round again easily or soon.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: smarty72 on July 18, 2018, 22:17
Thought they take closer to 10 litres of coolant??
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 19, 2018, 06:31
Quote from: smarty72 on July 18, 2018, 22:17
Thought they take closer to 10 litres of coolant??

If you go 50/50 coolant and water.....
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: smarty72 on July 19, 2018, 07:16
Ah, I was lazy and bought the ready mixed stuff...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on July 19, 2018, 08:13
7 litres of pre mix should do it or as Carolyn say 5 litres of concentrate.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 19, 2018, 08:25
Weird.. I thought the capacity was 11 litres... Oh well

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on July 19, 2018, 09:19
Capacity is 10.4 liters.
That's straight from the manual
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on July 19, 2018, 10:36
Quote from: shnazzle on July 19, 2018, 09:19
Capacity is 10.4 liters.
That's straight from the manual

Fair enough pretty sure I bought two 5 litre bottles from MrT and had plenty left.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on July 19, 2018, 14:01
You never fully empty the system on a rad swap, some still sits in the pipes and of course the engine.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on July 19, 2018, 14:09
Quote from: tomaky on July 19, 2018, 14:01
You never fully empty the system on a rad swap, some still sits in the pipes and of course the engine.
That's it. I only used about 4L when I did my rad I thibk
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 19, 2018, 14:30
Updated list:

Must haves:
Oil + Filter: £63
(5L Fuchs + K&N Filter )
https://www.opieoils.co.uk/pv-156266-fuchs-titan-race-pro-s-5w-30-ester-fully-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx?vehicleid=10613&yearfilter=2001&providerpartid=156266&genericpartid=1862&providerpartlinkid=0&genericpartname=Car%20engine%20oil

Gearbox oil (2x MT90) £36
https://www.opieoils.co.uk/search/go?p=KK&srid=S4-1LON1P&lbc=opieoils&ts=custom&pw=red%20line%20synthetic%20manual%20transmission%2090%20mt90%2075w-90&uid=50682044&isort=score&view=grid&w=Mt90&rk=2

Coolant 2x5L (possibly less but it'll be a new engine going in)
New gasket between engine and exhaust manifold

Should haves:
New Clutch (current has done less than 20k though)
£90 ish??
New front radiator (think it's original)
I'm sure a bog standard oem one will do me fine...  no idea of costs

Nice to haves:
Lightened flywheel  £232 or £212
https://www.tarmacsportz.co.uk/brands/competition-clutch/competition-clutch-toyota-celica-mr2-lotus-elise-exige-1zz-2zz-flywheels.html
http://www.ctc-performance.co.uk/store/competition-clutch-ultra-light-flywheel-4-53kgs-1zz-2zz/
Hamish or better manifold £120

Better Cams
Sports Cat
ECU Master Standalone and remap

what am I missing?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: smarty72 on July 19, 2018, 14:47
Quote from: shnazzle on July 19, 2018, 14:09
Quote from: tomaky on July 19, 2018, 14:01
You never fully empty the system on a rad swap, some still sits in the pipes and of course the engine.
That's it. I only used about 4L when I did my rad I thibk

I managed to get a good 9L in when I did mine - bought 11L because I went from the listed capacity, but in hindsight I was never going to get that much of the original stuff out.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on July 19, 2018, 15:08
You'll need break-in oil as well. Don't use the Fuchs to break in :)
Bit of a waste.

So cheap oil and 2x filters.

Air filter?
Are you going to be a good boy and clean out your IACV? if you ll need gaskets for TB to intake manifold and IACV to TB

Injector seals etc? Or leaving them in place?

Rtv for sump?

All other gaskets :)

I'm guessing you'll do timing chain tensioner, chain etc
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 19, 2018, 15:23
ah - gotcha. Thanks for that, OK I'll find some bog standard 5w30 and normal filter for break in.

So air filter - here's the thing. The TRD filter needs cleaning, and I've got a K&N Panel filter cleaning kit which I hope will do the job.
I've also got the AEM induction kit from ding, but that totally needs a new filter on it.

I "might" stick with the current setup to get things going and then go onto the induction when I can.

Thanks for he IACV suggestion - I'll look up how to do that..

I replaced all the injector seals a couple of years ago max, so I'll be transferring the old injectors into the new engine ( it doesn't come with injectors anyway).

Sump is already on, my plan is to but the front wheels on ramps, and the use the crane to lift the rear as high as I can so that I can slide the old engine out and the new engine in with the sump attached...

what other gaskets are there apart from the manifold to engine block one from the exhaust? Is there one on the intake side? Would it be re-usable?

New timing chain tensioner was put on as part of the rebuild...

I'm guessing a I'll know more of what I have to replace when I take the old one out and see the state of things like gaskets etc..

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 19, 2018, 15:40
Updated list:

Must haves:
Should haves:
Nice to haves:

what am I missing?[/list]
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on July 19, 2018, 16:03
You're going to rebuild the engine with the sump on? :)

Air filter wise, for running in purposes, could you be convinced to put the stock system on? If you've got it.
Not sure it makes much difference but maybe it's better to just have it all as per Toyota design when you're running it in
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 19, 2018, 16:11
Quote from: shnazzle on July 19, 2018, 16:03
You're going to rebuild the engine with the sump on? :)

Air filter wise, for running in purposes, could you be convinced to put the stock system on? If you've got it.
Not sure it makes much difference but maybe it's better to just have it all as per Toyota design when you're running it in

errr... I'm getting the distinct impression that leaving the sump on is not going to be possible?

I could totally put the stock system on - it's just sitting on the shelf... All I'm running is the Markiii pipe and the TRD panel filter... sadly it probably doesn't make that much difference to stock!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on July 20, 2018, 20:21
Bottom end disassembly required to hone etc. Sump has to come off to remove rods and pistons.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 20, 2018, 21:58
So today has been fun!
I've been doing a bit of de-rusting of the bits and pieces around the radiator @Topdownman (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=18717) you'll be pleased to see!
(https://i.imgur.com/22EO4yj.jpg)

I've also finally got round to doing the wheel wells, basically just washing and using muc off for now. And then when it's dry I'll be able to see what bits I need to treat
(https://i.imgur.com/vwpCoxp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/n2zjTte.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9tEcz6A.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Nna2hTE.jpg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 20, 2018, 21:59
Quote from: tomaky on July 20, 2018, 20:21
Bottom end disassembly required to hone etc. Sump has to come off to remove rods and pistons.

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Engine is already rebuilt - sitting in my shed :-)

Just need to swap them over now..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 20, 2018, 22:07
Tom and Pat:  What on earth are you talking about??  Sump on/off???

John has an engine that was gone through on the stand at my place.  honed, pistons modified, sump baffled.....head gone through....

John:

You should still have a gasket for the inlet manifold that came with the head gasket kit?  If not, they're cheap enough and it should be done.  There aren't any others.

All your ancillaries will bolt straight on, including the loom.

100 miles on cheap oil, change oil and filter.  No more than 500 on next oil (still cheap stuff, 'cos the really good stuff slows down the breaking in).

Then good oil and another filter.

you don't need to use 100% coolant.  Honest!! 50/50 with water is fine.

The bits you're running in won't be affected by the induction system.  but stock is best!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 20, 2018, 22:13
Thanks Carolyn! :-)

Ok right, thanks got the guidance.
I'll order two batches of cheap and one proper for the oil.

Good point about the gasket! I'll dig around in the box and see if I can find it..

I know this is a while away- but what is the current thinking on rev limit etc during break in?


Quote from: Carolyn on July 20, 2018, 22:07
Tom and Pat:  What on earth are you talking about??  Sump on/off???

John has an engine that was gone through on the stand at my place.  honed, pistons modified, sump baffled.....head gone through....

John:

You should still have a gasket for the inlet manifold that came with the head gasket kit?  If not, they're cheap enough and it should be done.  There aren't any others.

All your ancillaries will bolt straight on, including the loom.

100 miles on cheap oil, change oil and filter.  No more than 500 on next oil (still cheap stuff, 'cos the really good stuff slows down the breaking in).

Then good oil and another filter.

you don't need to use 100% coolant.  Honest!! 50/50 with water is fine.

The bits you're running in won't be affected by the induction system.  but stock is best!!



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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on July 20, 2018, 22:21
I wasn't aware!
He was talking about a rebuild!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on July 20, 2018, 22:36
Quote from: shnazzle on July 20, 2018, 22:21
I wasn't aware!
He was talking about a rebuild!

He had me confused too.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 20, 2018, 22:38
I dispute these scandalous accusations!!

:-)

You people got carried away when you saw the "nice to have list"!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on July 21, 2018, 19:09
Miss leading swine!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 23, 2018, 20:13
This evening's fun...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180723/f80696cc1b7980cb88acab8e7e0238fd.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 30, 2018, 15:02
OK - so I've ordered:
2 lots of cheaper Fuchs Titan  5-30 plus two oil filters.
1.89L of MT90
4 X new spark plugs
1 x standard air filter

all from opie oils for £94  :D

The engine crane is built, the engine stand is built, now all I need is a clutch alignment tool @The Other Stu (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=23604),  and some decent tow ropes to lift the car up.. oh yes and I need to make my engine dolley.. but that'll happen when I've put the spare engine up on the stand and I can measure up the gap for the sump so I can I achieve maximum lowness..

Busy finishing off running the lighting and power cables which should take me another couple of hours, it's likely that the de-rusting might get done "another year".. and then it'll be starting to try and figure out how to drop and an engine!  :-\
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 30, 2018, 15:27
bah.. forgot to order coolant.. I'll get it locally.

Anyway - now onto the window shopping:

CC Flywheels come in at 4.45kg's (steel) and cost around £220-£230.
Fidanza's come in at 4.1 Kg's (aluminium) are at £350 from Fensport..

Then I happen to notice this one at Seriously Lotus:
https://www.seriouslylotus.com/ultra-light-steel-flywheel-toyota-1zz-std-type-clutch
It's @4.1Kgs but it's described as Steel.. AND it's at the same price as the CC's...

I also found a thread that said "2.5lbs of torque unlocked for every pound you remove at the flywheel.. "

It's on the internet it must be true...  8)

Anyway -in addition to the flywheel, do you have to replace the flywheel bots? :
https://www.seriouslylotus.com/arp-flywheel-bolt-set-toyota-1zz-2zz


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 2, 2018, 09:27
Opie oils order arrived today :-)
Just need coolant now...

Garage lightning up and running now- just need to neaten up the wiring..
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 3, 2018, 10:00
Flywheel and ARP bolts now in :-)
Just waiting on tow strap now...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180803/349e5e0e6052c2dfe7483361e5f5b1b8.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 3, 2018, 13:28
Garage electrics finished!! :-D (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180803/4ce526494ac9024c2aff152e3f660c21.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 20, 2018, 11:01
Just received from Alan in the US.
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 20, 2018, 12:34
How much and exactly where from, please?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 20, 2018, 13:05
Quote from: Carolyn on August 20, 2018, 12:34
How much and exactly where from, please?
Bought them off Spyderchat https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Espyderchat%2Ecom%2Fforums%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D150903&share_tid=150903&share_fid=3075&share_type=t

FS: New Motor Mounts, Kirkosaurus Inserts, Stock Shifter, TRD Shift Knob, Cubby Lid

Paid 60 dollars for delivery. So 190 USD all in.
They came with the inserts as well so I can choose to go with them or not...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on August 20, 2018, 14:32
I loved my Kirk's inserts on my turbo.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 20, 2018, 16:12
Double post
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 20, 2018, 16:20
So.. Wheels back on. Battery flat though.
Took a while to find a decent earthing point for charging- for reference for others the airbox heatshield works well!

Currently waiting for 10 mins with both on fast idle, then I'll get the front up on ramps so I get the additional height clearance for when I raise the rear...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180820/4f31c3802144eea5c9c924b25310d3d7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180820/333468f61c414589bb4b2451df1435a6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180820/94bda0e20150be6584eeda6501e75b3f.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 20, 2018, 17:41
Victory!
It's up on ramps and the front bumper is off :-) tomorrow afternoon and evening I'll put the new engine on the stand and check it over and then start taking bits off of the old engine/ build the dolly, and start removing bits off the car.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180820/272e62d7f866a8a429ad6c0fe37aacd9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180820/eee0800c1fb06dbe107b3d1cc8ef97c0.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 20, 2018, 19:29
 i am a little bemused.

Why pick the front up??  With the bumper off, you should be fine.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 20, 2018, 19:43
Quote from: Carolyn on August 20, 2018, 19:29
i am a little bemused.

Why pick the front up??  With the bumper off, you should be fine.
Well....I guess I'd read a few posts of people saying they could "just" clear the subframe when lifting the rear (cant remember the specific poster) so I figured this way I'd have a bit extra space and less stress and chance of damaging things...

Can't believe you're having to sell the supercharger.. :-( I'd totally have that one if I wasn't so invested with the current!


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 20, 2018, 19:59
If you're leaving the subframe in, you'll be lifting it a long long way with the front up that high.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on August 20, 2018, 21:01
Agree with Caroline. I'd advise taking the sub out. Lifting the rear.

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Title: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 20, 2018, 21:28
I got a set of these many months ago and still haven't used them as I'd anticipated but I'm planning on dropping my engine out on one of them at least, possibly still attached to the subframe.
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/wd4000-450kg-wheel-dollies-set-of-four

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 20, 2018, 22:08
Quote from: tomaky on August 20, 2018, 21:01
Agree with Caroline. I'd advise taking the sub out. Lifting the rear.

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Fair enough... Well I'll try and figure out how to get that out...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on August 20, 2018, 22:21
Let me know if you need any guidance. I had alot of speed dials setup when I was mucking about with the turbo 2 [emoji23] someone's always done it before :)


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 20, 2018, 22:29
Quote from: tomaky on August 20, 2018, 22:21
Let me know if you need any guidance. I had alot of speed dials setup when I was mucking about with the turbo 2 [emoji23] someone's always done it before :)


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Yeah I shall definitely be needing guidance! 
Can you pm me your number??

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 22, 2018, 19:58
Tonight's first challenge- getting the new engine out of the shed and in proximity to the car!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/3d634eb4e380b82957211ad8eb38ba14.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/20ded41a14b2e1233463436731009d59.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/c14a5112eb98fe72b932457db834c7b9.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 22, 2018, 20:23
Getting there!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/36aea382c2b634353e44900d8c8b19c5.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 22, 2018, 22:17
Now that took WAY longer than it should have...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/4f024af7b8656bb1fef74fe005174ce5.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 22, 2018, 22:50
Ok it's all prettied up...I SHOULD really start on the swapping stuff ..(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/97f6fb14f884fdc149af57d96c420987.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/79804ec5eca4503d6fa89391f69379b6.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on August 23, 2018, 11:08
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 22, 2018, 22:17
Now that took WAY longer than it should have...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/4f024af7b8656bb1fef74fe005174ce5.jpg)

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Who said it should have taken less time?
Life is finite but many tasks don't seem to take that into account. That is the way of things. In my experience a job takes as long as it takes, particularly if you want it right first time.
I guess that you are not paying yourself by the hour, so take your time and enjoy what your doing. You have alternative wheels and I believe the summer is on the way out so where is the deadline?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 23, 2018, 12:03
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 22, 2018, 20:23
Getting there!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/36aea382c2b634353e44900d8c8b19c5.jpg)

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John, when you've finally reached Oz with it would you mind measuring the lump please? I'm sure it's noted somewhere already but I need to make provisions for where to store my various components when they're out.
I'll be rebuilding the head so that'll be off but need to plan where I'm storing the block.
Cheers!


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on August 23, 2018, 12:41
Quote from: Call the midlife! on August 23, 2018, 12:03
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 22, 2018, 20:23
Getting there!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/36aea382c2b634353e44900d8c8b19c5.jpg)

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John, when you've finally reached Oz with it would you mind measuring the lump please? I'm sure it's noted somewhere already but I need to make provisions for where to store my various components when they're out.
I'll be rebuilding the head so that'll be off but need to plan where I'm storing the block.
Cheers!


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FYI @Call the midlife! (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=24360) I saw a rebuilt head on ebay for 45 quid with no reserve.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 23, 2018, 13:26
Quote from: shnazzle on August 23, 2018, 12:41
Quote from: Call the midlife! on August 23, 2018, 12:03
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 22, 2018, 20:23
Getting there!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/36aea382c2b634353e44900d8c8b19c5.jpg)

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John, when you've finally reached Oz with it would you mind measuring the lump please? I'm sure it's noted somewhere already but I need to make provisions for where to store my various components when they're out.
I'll be rebuilding the head so that'll be off but need to plan where I'm storing the block.
Cheers!


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FYI @Call the midlife! (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=24360) I saw a rebuilt head on ebay for 45 quid with no reserve.
Yeah, I get your thinking but as previously discussed I think it'll do me and the boy good to rebuild it together through the winter.
And we've only got ourselves to blame then if it blows up![emoji23]
Thanks as always though.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 23, 2018, 16:58
A £45 rebuilt head?

If it sounds too good to be true...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on August 23, 2018, 19:10
Quote from: Carolyn on August 23, 2018, 16:58
A £45 rebuilt head?

If it sounds too good to be true...

Haha that was just the current bid mind. I doubt it'll go for that! If it does look like it'll go for that I'll put in a bid!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 23, 2018, 19:21
And then matching cams, valves and buckets?  Or does it come with all that?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on August 23, 2018, 20:54
Quote from: Carolyn on August 23, 2018, 19:21
And then matching cams, valves and buckets?  Or does it come with all that?

Sorry I'm a blind fool.
145,not 45

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F263274120475
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 23, 2018, 21:13
Attempting to do Carolyns mod to the clutch slave clip thingy...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180823/1a93cd98c1af1cd25349130867f968e1.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on August 23, 2018, 21:24
Clever!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 23, 2018, 21:27
Yeah
...

Attempting! Not too sure how far too cut!!
Quote from: shnazzle on August 23, 2018, 21:24
Clever!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 23, 2018, 21:36
So at the end of today, here is the current state of play:
- In theory everything electrical is unplugged apart from a cable going to the alternator which I will try and get to as I lower the engine.
- driveshafts are out
- all fluids are drained (only got 5l of coolant out so far...)
- and I'm trying to figure out Carolyn's modification idea to the clutch slave thing I just don't know how far to cut.
- soon as it's done I will then be able to release the engine mounts and lower it down.

the whole of today would not have been possible without Mike's help!  he's being absolute champion and legend driving an hour and a half to get to me I really really appreciate it!

the next full day I get to work at the car will be Monday or Tuesday next week.

Until then it'll just be evenings.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 23, 2018, 23:24
Need to build a shopping list of stuff to order... So far I'll need:
- new exhaust manifold studs and nuts
- cat donut gaskets
- might need new 3 amigos as one of them stayed behind... I only got the nut off.
- do I need new gasket/ seals for the drive shafts?


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on August 24, 2018, 00:17
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 23, 2018, 23:24
Need to build a shopping list of stuff to order... So far I'll need:
- new exhaust manifold studs and nuts
- cat donut gaskets
- might need new 3 amigos as one of them stayed behind... I only got the nut off.
- do I need new gasket/ seals for the drive shafts?
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Yes on the last one. Especially the nearside seal
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 24, 2018, 06:32
Right thank you.
When your say "seal" do you mean that spring like thing?
Quote from: shnazzle on August 24, 2018, 00:17
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 23, 2018, 23:24
Need to build a shopping list of stuff to order... So far I'll need:
- new exhaust manifold studs and nuts
- cat donut gaskets
- might need new 3 amigos as one of them stayed behind... I only got the nut off.
- do I need new gasket/ seals for the drive shafts?
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Yes on the last one. Especially the nearside seal

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 24, 2018, 07:41
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 23, 2018, 21:13
Attempting to do Carolyns mod to the clutch slave clip thingy...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180823/1a93cd98c1af1cd25349130867f968e1.jpg)

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Take the flat retaining clip out, move the fitting out of the bracket,  cut.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 24, 2018, 07:42
Quote from: Carolyn on August 24, 2018, 07:41
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 23, 2018, 21:13
Attempting to do Carolyns mod to the clutch slave clip thingy...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180823/1a93cd98c1af1cd25349130867f968e1.jpg)

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Take the flat retaining clip out, move the fitting out of the bracket,  cut.
Much obliged! :-)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on August 24, 2018, 08:42
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 24, 2018, 06:32
Right thank you.
When your say "seal" do you mean that spring like thing?
Quote from: shnazzle on August 24, 2018, 00:17
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 23, 2018, 23:24
Need to build a shopping list of stuff to order... So far I'll need:
- new exhaust manifold studs and nuts
- cat donut gaskets
- might need new 3 amigos as one of them stayed behind... I only got the nut off.
- do I need new gasket/ seals for the drive shafts?
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Yes on the last one. Especially the nearside seal

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New drive shaft seals (Nearside: 90311-35064, Offside: 90311-35065). Optional but best replaced. Approx 20 quid for both
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 24, 2018, 08:45
Thanks man! That saves me so much time!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 24, 2018, 11:27
Just got the quote from Toyota for the parts... Ouch..http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5b7fdd7b1efba/doc09903820180824102316.pdf (http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5b7fdd7b1efba/doc09903820180824102316.pdf)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 24, 2018, 20:29
Forgot to order Toyota parts! :-(
Will try and call up in the morning...

Lessons learnt so far:
Wiring harness should come out WITH the engine... Unplugging whilst in the engine bay is in the words of Carolyn "Daft"...

Obviously ground cables should be detached, but that's it.

ALWAYS wear safety glasses. I just had a very uncomfortable night due to a scratched eye as some bit of car/dirt landed in it when I was struggling to detach the cables that I shouldn't have been... Anyway.. Could have been worse.

This evening's progress has been that I've managed to do Carolyn's mod on the slave cylinder thingy.. (I bought a cutting disc Carolyn!)

I'm now going to try and make my engine dolly and THEN drop the engine.
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on August 24, 2018, 21:48
Always remember the ELF and safety.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on August 24, 2018, 23:03
Doh. Times like that you need a claiming voice haha. I got my gdads old wardrobe on wheels. Knocked the sides off and walla a dolley, you can re force the base but fundamental it does the job.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 25, 2018, 13:05
Late last night I'd pulled through the loom out to the engine side, and then tackled the big coolant pipe that sits behind the engine.
Apparently good practice is to disconnect from the car side rather than the engine as otherwise it's a pain to reattach..
And just as I'm writing this I'm wondering if I've got this the right way round....err... Oh well. I was all have for a bunch of coolant coming out of it, but for some reason it didn't.... So there's still a fair bit of it some where!

Then finally I worked on the engine dolly which had now got the basic frame and wheels attached, all I've got to do is add the extra height on the gearbox side of the sump to hold it level...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/ffb1d7f45e79381506686feb3bc12f45.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/8978351e4b0a25b59ea5ebd20279dc4e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/b0b9ac0a259beb896bdfc19dce2403c8.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 25, 2018, 13:17
Don't forget the dolly has to support engine and gearbox.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 25, 2018, 22:05
Yeah.... it'll either work or if won't!
I'll just have to Jack it back up and re- engineer it..

Anyway!
Time to undo somene engine mounts!

I've got it supported by the Jack and the engine crane... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/04cfd3b506ac737eeb9ba65d1424aebf.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 25, 2018, 22:11
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 25, 2018, 13:05
Late last night I'd pulled through the loom out to the engine side, and then tackled the big coolant pipe that sits behind the engine.
Apparently good practice is to disconnect from the car side rather than the engine as otherwise it's a pain to reattach..
And just as I'm writing this I'm wondering if I've got this the right way round....err... Oh well. I was all have for a bunch of coolant coming out of it, but for some reason it didn't.... So there's still a fair bit of it some where!

Then finally I worked on the engine dolly which had now got the basic frame and wheels attached, all I've got to do is add the extra height on the gearbox side of the sump to hold it level...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/ffb1d7f45e79381506686feb3bc12f45.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/8978351e4b0a25b59ea5ebd20279dc4e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/b0b9ac0a259beb896bdfc19dce2403c8.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 25, 2018, 22:14
Yup

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 25, 2018, 22:17
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 25, 2018, 22:14
Yup

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 25, 2018, 22:57
Front mount is off!
Was expecting a bit more wear on it?!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/bca9a1288ad7da771bee54fcf8f0caf7.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 25, 2018, 23:56
Took the centre bolt out of the rear mount, access was nice and easy... Then thought that I should take the mount off the rear subframe... But then realised that I should just crack on and take the subframe off...

I just have one snag- I'm trying to leave the arms attached to the subframe, and that means undoing at the wheels. However I can't get the control arm off the hub, I don't know if it's because I have the hub supported on a stand or if it's really tight....
Is there a technique to it? I don't want to destroy the rubber...

Finally- lessons learnt.
GET A FLOOR CREEPER! my word it made working tonight so much nicer....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/fd922d8102fd6be3d22d501395b537e2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/0a9f5d7b66e5abfac927706369c0bc15.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/fe8d5d01f204b8b1e5593e6f4ca41058.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 26, 2018, 08:54
The jackstands under the hubs not the best location.

Put the here:  (and then get at the bolts with your breaker bar.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 26, 2018, 09:12
Also - don't forget to disconnect the ABS wires.  Connectors behind where the lighst were.   Disconnect, pull through and take off the bracket holding the wire to the subframe.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 09:14
Yeah bit of a problem the ABS sensors...
Undid the 10mm, and it's totally seized in there... The plastic retainer actually split as I tried to lift it out..
Any suggestions?
Quote from: Carolyn on August 26, 2018, 09:12
Also - don't forget to disconnect the ABS wires.  Connectors behind where the lighst were.   Disconnect, pull through and take off the bracket holding the wire to the subframe.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on August 26, 2018, 09:35
Are you trying to remove it from the hub John?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 09:51
Yup, undid the 10mm, then tried to prise it upwards with a flat head screwdriver...

I've undone the bolt that holds the abs cable to the body so it's got some play..
Is it essential to disconnect?
Quote from: jonbill on August 26, 2018, 09:35
Are you trying to remove it from the hub John?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 09:52
Oh wait.. Just re read Carolyn's post!
So there's connections behind the lights!
Sorry . Will go check...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 26, 2018, 09:54
Quote from: jonbill on August 26, 2018, 09:35
Are you trying to remove it from the hub John?
Don't try to remove it from the hub -you'll only destroy it.  (£50 a pop!!).

Just disconnect it and tie the lead up so you don't damage the wiring and plug.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 09:58
Quote from: Carolyn on August 26, 2018, 09:54
Quote from: jonbill on August 26, 2018, 09:35
Are you trying to remove it from the hub John?
Don't try to remove it from the hub -you'll only destroy it.  (£50 a pop!!).

Just disconnect it and tie the lead up so you don't damage the wiring and plug.
Thanks Carolyn and Jonbill...
Couldn't see the wood for trees there for s second...
Yeah problem solved!
Hopefully I've not broken the sensor...
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on August 26, 2018, 09:59
Quote from: Carolyn on August 26, 2018, 09:54
Quote from: jonbill on August 26, 2018, 09:35
Are you trying to remove it from the hub John?
Don't try to remove it from the hub -you'll only destroy it.  (£50 a pop!!).

Just disconnect it and tie the lead up so you don't damage the wiring and plug.
I made that mistake when I did mine in 2016. The banging about also broke the reluctor ring[emoji22]
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 26, 2018, 10:03
I need to give you a visit!

Get those caliper carriers and discs off.  Utterly in your way!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 10:06
Err how much banging we talking here?
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Quote from: Carolyn on August 26, 2018, 09:54
Quote from: jonbill on August 26, 2018, 09:35
Are you trying to remove it from the hub John?
Don't try to remove it from the hub -you'll only destroy it.  (£50 a pop!!).

Just disconnect it and tie the lead up so you don't damage the wiring and plug.
I made that mistake when I did mine in 2016. The banging about also broke the reluctor ring[emoji22]

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 10:07
You're always welcome Carolyn...I work most nights on the car... Next "day" on the car will be Monday morning and Tuesday full day.
Quote from: Carolyn on August 26, 2018, 10:03
I need to give you a visit!

Get those caliper carriers and discs off.  Utterly in your way!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on August 26, 2018, 11:57
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 10:06
Err how much banging we talking here?
Quote from: jonbill on August 26, 2018, 09:59
Quote from: Carolyn on August 26, 2018, 09:54
Quote from: jonbill on August 26, 2018, 09:35
Are you trying to remove it from the hub John?
Don't try to remove it from the hub -you'll only destroy it.  (£50 a pop!!).

Just disconnect it and tie the lead up so you don't damage the wiring and plug.
I made that mistake when I did mine in 2016. The banging about also broke the reluctor ring[emoji22]

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Ooh a lot. I'm sure yours will be fine.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on August 26, 2018, 12:10
Bit late but possible dolly for others. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180826/c2b2f553ca534b83e72b9e4ea700be70.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 12:18
May still need it...
Quote from: tomaky on August 26, 2018, 12:10
Bit late but possible dolly for others. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180826/c2b2f553ca534b83e72b9e4ea700be70.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 12:19
Ok. Well I was gently trying to tap a flat head under the plastic thing when it split... So I'm hoping the sensor is fine.
Quote from: jonbill on August 26, 2018, 11:57
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 10:06
Err how much banging we talking here?
Quote from: jonbill on August 26, 2018, 09:59
Quote from: Carolyn on August 26, 2018, 09:54
Quote from: jonbill on August 26, 2018, 09:35
Are you trying to remove it from the hub John?
Don't try to remove it from the hub -you'll only destroy it.  (£50 a pop!!).

Just disconnect it and tie the lead up so you don't damage the wiring and plug.
I made that mistake when I did mine in 2016. The banging about also broke the reluctor ring[emoji22]

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Ooh a lot. I'm sure yours will be fine.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on August 26, 2018, 12:22
Aldi ;)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 22:18
Abs wires disconnected and tucked away, brakes all removed...

New point of frustration is this arm which I cannot seem to pry away from the hub...I can only seem to get it a mm or two along!! [emoji19](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180826/b3180181d4d23315b84252063ed29025.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180826/a92da42faa684414b74189c178432135.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 22:52
Stuff it.   
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 23:29
Down it goes...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180826/f2345bcde91670ba0a17b6bb38b6e096.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 27, 2018, 00:07
Well.... It's down!
Wasn't the smoothest of downward journeys.. Gear cables got caught up, the occasional scraping sound was heard and my ability to carefully turn the release valve on the crane is somewhat lacking!

Anyway... It's down and tomorrow morning I'll try and get it out and then start taking bit off it!

One thing I've found and I don't know if others feel the same way- it's nice doing all this, but I can't help feel that it'd be a lot more fun with someone else! I shall have to find ways of getting the wife involved.... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180826/c409253fbdbd234af4adb971c3203bcb.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on August 27, 2018, 07:27
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 27, 2018, 00:07
Well.... It's down!
Wasn't the smoothest of downward journeys.. Gear cables got caught up, the occasional scraping sound was heard and my ability to carefully turn the release valve on the crane is somewhat lacking!

Anyway... It's down and tomorrow morning I'll try and get it out and then start taking bit off it!

One thing I've found and I don't know if others feel the same way- it's nice doing all this, but I can't help feel that it'd be a lot more fun with someone else! I shall have to find ways of getting the wife involved.... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180826/c409253fbdbd234af4adb971c3203bcb.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: GazMav on August 27, 2018, 08:01
How come you took the subframe off?
Mini pallet with 4 caster wheels. Jack underneath to support engine and use crane to life car (remove front bumper).

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: GazMav on August 27, 2018, 08:05
Like this...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180827/93d5b84fdb9dd951336157c70090f32e.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 27, 2018, 08:12
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 26, 2018, 22:52
Stuff it.   
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 27, 2018, 08:16
Quote from: GazMav on August 27, 2018, 08:01
How come you took the subframe off?
Mini pallet with 4 caster wheels. Jack underneath to support engine and use crane to life car (remove front bumper).

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It's all explained further up in the post, it's a very entertaining and informative read, especially if you're planning on having a go yourself.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: GazMav on August 27, 2018, 08:25
Quote from: Call the midlife! on August 27, 2018, 08:16
Quote from: GazMav on August 27, 2018, 08:01
How come you took the subframe off?
Mini pallet with 4 caster wheels. Jack underneath to support engine and use crane to life car (remove front bumper).

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It's all explained further up in the post, it's a very entertaining and informative read, especially if you're planning on having a go yourself.


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Doh sorry will have a read. I've already done the 2ZZ swap.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: GazMav on August 27, 2018, 09:03
Read the whole thread. Nice car, lots of money spent.
Still don't see the need for the subframe drop but done now.

I would try using the crane to lift the car when putting it back.

Jack under the engine and lower the car over the engine.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 27, 2018, 10:07
Quote from: GazMav on August 27, 2018, 09:03
Read the whole thread. Nice car, lots of money spent.
Still don't see the need for the subframe drop but done now.

I would try using the crane to lift the car when putting it back.

Jack under the engine and lower the car over the engine.

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That was the original plan- however for the sake of a few bolts which then enabled nice clear access for the drop I thought I'd remove it.

I was going to have gotten the hubs and drive shafts separate from the subframe-  but for some reason I couldn't. So I figured the best use of time was to just move the whole thing out.



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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on August 27, 2018, 11:40
Quote from: GazMav on August 27, 2018, 08:05
Like this...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180827/93d5b84fdb9dd951336157c70090f32e.jpg)

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2 ways of doing it. Gearbox off and leave the subframe in or leave the box on and take the subby out.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 27, 2018, 21:56
So just a quick one tonight.
Wire wheeled the ARB, and a section of my subframe that had bubbles in the paint work. Kurusted the ARB, and first layer of primer on the subframe.

Tomorrow is theoretically a full day that I get to spend on this- I'm not too sure where to start with the old engine in terms of taking stuff off- is there a generally accepted order to this stuff? Or is more a case of larger bits followed by smaller bits and then finished off with the loom?

Finally, happy to report that my engine dolly is working well. The floor is pretty rough, but as long as you keep a hand on it, it moves along well and is pretty steady. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180827/13e228409be2a5f023569febea0e0381.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180827/90938e99724936c06990f6d4dafc1022.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180827/4a8ca95c59ea2dddf7069bee34eda926.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180827/8e63a31690f9acb721763dfd8e397b43.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 28, 2018, 08:07
Take the coil-packs and their wiring rack off, leave them to dangle.  Then disconnect the injectors and remove them along with the rail.  Disconnect the throttle body connectors.  Remove the inlet manifold.  Disconnect the rest of the harness and put to one side.  Take off the alternator.

I can't recall, but it looks like the new engine doesn't have the oil heater and piping.  That could be 'cos it's an MR S or it's just not there.  If the connecting port on the cylinder head is there for that plumbing, you'll need to swap the oil heater and plumbing over too, so take all of that off.

Take the throttle body off the inlet manifold and give it a thorough clean.  You might have done this before, but now is an ideal time to do it again.

Everything you take off goes on the new engine in reverse order.

Pick the better of the belt tensioners and use that one.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 28, 2018, 20:48
Awesome! Thanks Carolyn!

Right, progress so far.

Intake off
All ancillaries transferred, just hunting down small clip and bracket things...

Second primer coat on ARB and subframe done, and first layer of grey cost on the subframe.

Going to start cleaning the throttle body the intake manifold now...

Then it'll be onto transferring the gearbox and putting the new flywheel on...
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 29, 2018, 00:10
Ok end of evening update.
Throttle body cleaned, and on along with the intake manifold.
In doing this I realised that there was loads of gunk around where the injectors go in- fortunately I have experience in this!

I shall dig out my injector cleaner tubing adaption for the vacuum cleaner...

Anyway- one of the rustiest things on the car are the "bow tie" hand brake cable holders.. so I FINALLY took them off, wire wheeled them and did a first coat of kurust.

I'm debating what colour to paint all the things that I derust... Kind of like a way of bookmarking my progress by changing the colour as when it all gets dirty again it'd be nice to know where I've gotten too easily...
Current options in the paint department are the hammered blue and hammered silver, possibly plain grey and then bog standard black..
So imagine the ARB in hammered blue so  it'd match the brake calipers!

Tomorrow will hopefully result in me getting the flywheel on along with the gear box... Following which it'll be fluids time!... Oh wait.... Probably best to do that when it's in the car! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180828/10a3c4bc1949e0b2836278b0b9f273ee.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180828/944b1715ab5275721a01ea8898752818.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180828/8b922a34c504afc14a14fc01305994d6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180828/93c045dd6b991a451d241d452ed22525.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180828/4eb45c3d3952aaf1e4444e5980d46385.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on August 29, 2018, 07:49
I like your idea of colour coding your progress.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 29, 2018, 19:58
Baby is asleep!
Work can resume...
Intake and TB off- wiring loom now plugged in as far as possible..
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 29, 2018, 20:10
You got that a bit wrong, I'm afraid. 

Never mind, we'll sort it tomorrow.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 29, 2018, 20:11
Quote from: Carolyn on August 29, 2018, 20:10
You got that a bit wrong, I'm afraid. 

Never mind, we'll sort it tomorrow.
Sigh...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 29, 2018, 20:29
Presenting wire harness mk2..
I thought it felt a bit tight!
Quote from: Carolyn on August 29, 2018, 20:10
You got that a bit wrong, I'm afraid. 

Never mind, we'll sort it tomorrow.
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on August 29, 2018, 20:29
Hehe. Your doing well tho bud ;)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 29, 2018, 20:30
Quote from: tomaky on August 29, 2018, 20:29
Hehe. Your doing well tho bud ;)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on August 29, 2018, 20:35
Sorted ;)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 30, 2018, 08:32
Ok so I finished at 1230 last night..

Managed to get the gearbox off (very satisfying as I've never done that myself before) and then I got the clutch off, out seems ok, but will let Carolyns check it over before I put it in the new one.. I also took theold flywheel off, as I wanted to see how it went on before I tried to do that with the new one.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/39a61938aa0eea9ca2ddf5cc94e009b5.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 30, 2018, 12:48
Progress so far has been rather epic, that's because someone rather epic came round! (Carolyn!!) Flywheel is on, clutch is on and I'm about to mount the gearbox!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/f39fa797da049c56cee5e210db33de3b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/a84dbffa3b4b7d98995fa7945ebb0373.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on August 30, 2018, 12:55
Nice! That's like a visit from the Pope!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on August 30, 2018, 13:17
Quote from: shnazzle on August 30, 2018, 12:55
Nice! That's like a visit from the Pope!
But rather more useful.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on August 30, 2018, 14:52
And I'm sure much more definitive than a YouTube video. ;)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 30, 2018, 16:01
The lad's doing a very good job of it.

Impressed.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on August 30, 2018, 16:55
Cracking progress mate, I'll be revisiting this thread when we do mine no doubt!
Don't forget to have some time off along the way too though, burnt out brains make more fluff ups..[emoji1303]


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 30, 2018, 19:49
Thanks all!
In currently waiting for the baby to fall asleep and then I can try and lift the engine...
Early attempts failed as the steps are tight and foil with the rear edge (front) of the engine bay, so you can't get it towards the front of the car enough.. I'm going to have to combine with the Jack I think.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on August 30, 2018, 21:17
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 30, 2018, 19:49
Thanks all!
In currently waiting for the baby to fall asleep and then I can try and lift the engine...
Early attempts failed as the steps are tight and foil with the rear edge (front) of the engine bay, so you can't get it towards the front of the car enough.. I'm going to have to combine with the Jack I think.

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Wouldn't it be easier at this point to rake the 4 bolts of the rear crash bar out and slide the engine in from the back on the dolly? Might save you a fair bit of tilting here and there to try to get it it to fit in.

Edit: ignore me. That's what you've done haha
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 30, 2018, 21:30
I shall comply ;-)
Left is on!!!! Woohoo!
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 30, 2018, 22:07
Now THERE'S a sight I at times didn't expect to see!!!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/39e23a7d7264755ea25933c065bb9fd1.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on August 30, 2018, 22:18
Well done
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 30, 2018, 22:28
Quote from: 1979scotte on August 30, 2018, 22:18
Well done
Cheers! :-)
Trying to do the gearbox/driveshaft seals now... They're well and truly stuck!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/2e91a55325c2b196355ae90f5fd12a7c.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 30, 2018, 22:31
Scratch that- found the perfect method!
Insert a spanner and then hit it from the side(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/629b9af8197962a489acf7baee94ec38.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 30, 2018, 23:12
Right both drive shaft seals in - I think..
I'm convinced the left side has a slight angle on it. .(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/c234ab78ab81cd767304b5c8aae45c26.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/d26291bbea80f22957308d0e788fb6e6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/47d7f5eece543b6be87ea7b1dea6bf7b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/399dab0db73dda0d5563fcb9a35a1410.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 31, 2018, 09:48
Hit a bit of a wall last night at 1230...
Totally went on too late and lost the fun factor... I shall try and adopt a more "restful" approach.

Both side mounts are on, throttle cable on, starter connected, rear coolant is on (wasn't fouling anything so figured might as well).

Got stuck with the front mount - couldn't get the top right of the three bolts to bite properly- in hindsight I should have put that on before putting the engine in, but oh well.. 

Soooo I'm going to take a bit of a break until I feel better about it all- plus I need to spend more time with the family.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 31, 2018, 10:08
Now, what did Auntie Carolyn say about slowing down and not being in a hurry??
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on August 31, 2018, 10:55
Well done on your progress so far John. I am impressed that you have found some of it fun, looks like a right pain to me!

I am sure you will get there in good time.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: delhusband on August 31, 2018, 13:40
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 31, 2018, 09:48
Hit a bit of a wall last night at 1230...
Totally went on too late and lost the fun factor... I shall try and adopt a more "restful" approach.

Both side mounts are on, throttle cable on, starter connected, rear coolant is on (wasn't fouling anything so figured might as well).

Got stuck with the front mount - couldn't get the top right of the three bolts to bite properly- in hindsight I should have put that on before putting the engine in, but oh well.. 

Soooo I'm going to take a bit of a break until I feel better about it all- plus I need to spend more time with the family.
Awestruck looking at all that work. wish I could relate, in the sense that I wish I could do this kind of stuff too. What I can relate to is not wanting to down tools when you're on a roll, but getting knackered and becoming a stranger to your other half and child. Kick back and crack open a tin, well earned I'd  say  :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 31, 2018, 21:56
I'm learning... Slowly!
Quote from: Carolyn on August 31, 2018, 10:08
Now, what did Auntie Carolyn say about slowing down and not being in a hurry??

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 31, 2018, 21:56
Thanks Simon [emoji3]
Quote from: Topdownman on August 31, 2018, 10:55
Well done on your progress so far John. I am impressed that you have found some of it fun, looks like a right pain to me!

I am sure you will get there in good time.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 31, 2018, 21:58
That's exactly how things were going- I don't want this to get in the way of my family, and that's what it was doing- and I was rationalising is as necessary to have it done before work started...
Quote from: delhusband on August 31, 2018, 13:40
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 31, 2018, 09:48
Hit a bit of a wall last night at 1230...
Totally went on too late and lost the fun factor... I shall try and adopt a more "restful" approach.

Both side mounts are on, throttle cable on, starter connected, rear coolant is on (wasn't fouling anything so figured might as well).

Got stuck with the front mount - couldn't get the top right of the three bolts to bite properly- in hindsight I should have put that on before putting the engine in, but oh well.. 

Soooo I'm going to take a bit of a break until I feel better about it all- plus I need to spend more time with the family.
Awestruck looking at all that work. wish I could relate, in the sense that I wish I could do this kind of stuff too. What I can relate to is not wanting to down tools when you're on a roll, but getting knackered and becoming a stranger to your other half and child. Kick back and crack open a tin, well earned I'd  say  :)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 7, 2018, 22:30
So tonight I got:
The front engine mount on and torqued up.
I've not managed to convince the rear subframe to leap up of its own accord onto the car... I'll keep talking to it.... You never know.
I then started on the rear subframe bolts as they were a bit crudded up. Used a wire brush on them and then poured a load of plus gas onto them... Should do the trick of I leave them for a bit.
Also put first coat of black onto the handbrake"bow ties".. I've been putting a Simmons grey primer on, and although it comes in a bigger can I must have had to do like 4 coats till I was happy with the coating thickness. The Halfords zinc primer comes in a smaller can, but you really only need two coats and it goes on well...

Tomorrow I head up to Roadster rescue HQ where Carolyn is letting me loose with a plumbers torch on my Audi as it needs the top control arms replacing....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/22e0a8f1cb21bcbade44fc0f28b7fe03.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/eae8b1575374f5728b27572cb6ee7edc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/8cf1b708eb9777f6b0d1850e834a8aeb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/ddf98db28419b557221241f7ef67f9dd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/5aec32b50a268584e9d522f884f03460.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on September 8, 2018, 06:27
In the past when I have painted small parts, I used to put them in the oven after it had been just used but now switched off to bake the paint. I would leave them there until fully cool.

I never hard any problem with smell or setting things on fire (in case you were wondering!) but always thought the finish felt tougher afterwards and that I had sped up the curing process.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on September 8, 2018, 09:06
Quote from: Topdownman on September  8, 2018, 06:27
In the past when I have painted small parts, I used to put them in the oven after it had been just used but now switched off to bake the paint. I would leave them there until fully cool.

I never hard any problem with smell or setting things on fire (in case you were wondering!) but always thought the finish felt tougher afterwards and that I had sped up the curing process.
This reminds me I need to measure the spare subframe to see if it'll fit in my drying oven...


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on September 8, 2018, 09:11
Quote from: Topdownman on September  8, 2018, 06:27
In the past when I have painted small parts, I used to put them in the oven after it had been just used but now switched off to bake the paint. I would leave them there until fully cool.

I never hard any problem with smell or setting things on fire (in case you were wondering!) but always thought the finish felt tougher afterwards and that I had sped up the curing process.

Ditto.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 8, 2018, 23:01
Interesting!
Not too sure how my wife would react to me loitering with a bunch of metal things that I've just painted when she is cooking ...
Quote from: Joesson on September  8, 2018, 09:11
Quote from: Topdownman on September  8, 2018, 06:27
In the past when I have painted small parts, I used to put them in the oven after it had been just used but now switched off to bake the paint. I would leave them there until fully cool.

I never hard any problem with smell or setting things on fire (in case you were wondering!) but always thought the finish felt tougher afterwards and that I had sped up the curing process.

Ditto.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 8, 2018, 23:17
Ok so today was a bit of a bust with regards to sorting out the Audi round Carolyn's...I managed to shear off the bolt head for the top control arms
[emoji33]... So yeah... That's gonna have to go into the main garage to get sorted...


Anyway, this evening I tried to rescue the car maintenance side of the day by getting the drive shaft seals further in by using a stud thing which Carolyn lent me and then when that proved too wide I switched to the end of a file- I was being pretty gentle and I reckon they're in now. :-) could possibly go further if needed though.

I then managed to lift the subframe up into place and put my nicely cleaned up bolts in - couldn't for the life of me find the torque settings for them though??? Anyone know?
Manuals were rubbish...


I then took the rear mount off the subframe and did some cleaning up of the bolts before I put the new one in.

So I'm hoping to get the rear mount on next, and THEN I guess it's the gear linkages then driveshafts followed by electrics and plumbing and fluids?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on September 9, 2018, 08:04
Shame about the Audi John everything else is coming together
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 9, 2018, 08:55
Cheers Scott :-)
Quote from: 1979scotte on September  9, 2018, 08:04
Shame about the Audi John everything else is coming together

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on September 9, 2018, 16:08
59ft/lb or 80Nm for subframe bolts
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 10, 2018, 22:57
Quote from: shnazzle on September  9, 2018, 16:08
59ft/lb or 80Nm for subframe bolts
Thanks Patrick!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 10, 2018, 23:05
Progress update:
All 4 subframe bolts torqued up.
Rear engine mount all on and torqued up. So that's all 4 on! YAY!
Next up will be the driveshafts with their brackets I guess... Then it's onto sorting out the gear cables (will have to sand down one of the shift bearings) and checking all the electrics... Oh and making sure I do the slave thingy for the clutch...... THEN the plumbing...

Feeling a bit of pressure to get this done so that I can sort out the Audi... But I'm of the position that it'll all work out in the end, no sense in getting upset or stressed about it ( saying that you should have seen me driving to work- I was a proper stress ball).

My wife is out tomorrow night so hopefully I'll get a few more hours in...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180910/2ae59ee080d4f38681ca37caddc105a5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180910/438d86ec93b074b21c553dfcefea5ad8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180910/bbbe1fa81a5d559600590b52d455fc9d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180910/dbff914cfda8868dffb6b88d8a3ef53d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180910/d35f307b1690ae562d90d93b9d47dd7a.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 11, 2018, 23:29
This evening's progress:
Drive shafts all in!
Gear cables in!
Clutch slave cylinder in!
Wiring loom pulled through into cabin and I think I have everything plugged in- there are a few cables which I'll put in my next post trying to identify what goes where...

Finally the throttle body intake pipe is on along with the battery tray.

Next up will be the air box heatshield, (might need help figuring out how those bits of metal go back together...) And the exhaust manifold etc..
All in all a fantastic evening :-)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180911/ecdd97269df9de7d324f8f18956f5ca4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180911/1b1b11aa27be41e5987faa4e77d3f005.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180911/8f7e1ab82bd41c4159466ae5a24cdcef.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180911/aa6169260819646fe2beebf26c4afc41.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180911/72c0f1059ca033576552921769d48cb8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180911/477890d0ae6b3014608759aa7ba341b9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180911/c8ca03ade25ad6fb5843f34f086bdd89.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180911/54c7aa3e9553aa95446b024826718f80.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 11, 2018, 23:35
Further to the above post I could do with some help with what goes where for the wiring...

I have 4 plugs that all look like they go into the O2 sensors... So one of them just be lying.

I've got two on the right side and two on the left... Any ideas?

Then I've got what I'm guessing it's a ground wire? Which is attached to the negative battery terminal... Where does that one attach to? (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180911/62ed1694dc7fdbf5b588f3e25123e7a1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180911/85b67d9539208323c2d47ce33a83c523.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180911/a49ca589e32c2251aa56dfc10c97bc37.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on September 12, 2018, 04:07
Top pic - connector at top, air-con pump if you have one.  Otherwise redundant.  Connector below - O2 sensor on manifold.

Middle pic - O2 sensor on main cat.

Bottom pic - to top of gearbox via short 12 mm headed bolt.  Take your battery tray back out to get at it.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 12, 2018, 06:06
Quote from: Carolyn on September 12, 2018, 04:07
Top pic - connector at top, air-con pump if you have one.  Otherwise redundant.  Connector below - O2 sensor on manifold.

Middle pic - O2 sensor on main cat.

Bottom pic - to top of gearbox via short 12 mm headed bolt.  Take your battery tray back out to get at it.
Thank you! :-)

Just to check that middle pic for the main Cat O2 sensor, you're referring to the one in my hand?



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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on September 12, 2018, 07:45
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 12, 2018, 06:06
Quote from: Carolyn on September 12, 2018, 04:07
Top pic - connector at top, air-con pump if you have one.  Otherwise redundant.  Connector below - O2 sensor on manifold.

Middle pic - O2 sensor on main cat.

Bottom pic - to top of gearbox via short 12 mm headed bolt.  Take your battery tray back out to get at it.
Thank you! :-)

Just to check that middle pic for the main Cat O2 sensor, you're referring to the one in my hand?



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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 12, 2018, 23:29
So as things progress, I must admit that I'm getting more and more nervous.
I really want this thing to work when it's all back together!

Anyway, tonight's update is as follows:

I connected the ground to the gear box after Carolyn's direction (thanks!). It took me a while to find it, then I looked under the label I'd made entitled "gearbox ground".... Doh.

Then I set about trying to reaassemble the airbox heatshield - fortunately I find a pic on Spyderchat showing just enough to help me get it done! My pic below is for anyone else getting stuck at that point.

Then I attached the abs sensor plugs, got the airbox back on and swapped my TRD filter for a normal paper one. The TRD one appears to be a dry filter.... Anyone know how to clean it??

I then put the ground back in the fuse box and put the battery in its place- still need to put the bracket on though..

Finally I put the new oil filter on.

Next time it's going to getting the exhaust and cat back into place, and putting the manifold on. Would be helpful if the zero arrived in time! But then I guess I don't have the extended O2 sensors yet... Still have to figure out where to get those!

THEN it'll be onto fluids and running the engine over without the sparks in! Eeek! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180912/0ed831408dd7920d6710d1df6a0658e9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180912/18d2d99eed4946b7d3ebcc4b08a09300.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180912/b1a9f20ab7bef92b017609e13adc6f4a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180912/34096228c16d6782abcbf998b6af1ae2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180912/6bef76457a54776949ccc1381d106cb3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180912/9ecabdb33a5a975fb8305cdfe1d0f993.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180912/415e47d2534f999f97cd24c9ea70db3f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180912/81572fc84e0f8cc1f9aa45e0c4f3af94.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on September 13, 2018, 07:50
Good progress John.

You can extend the sensors you've got.  Just some wire and a soldering iron.

That 'earth' in the fuse box is a 'live' :)

Getting there!!!

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 13, 2018, 08:36
HAHA... Shows the "depth" of my knowledge!

Cheers :-)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on September 13, 2018, 10:48
Big breaker and a lump should do the trick, they often need abit of a shock.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 13, 2018, 10:52
Eh??
Quote from: tomaky on September 13, 2018, 10:48
Big breaker and a lump should do the trick, they often need abit of a shock.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on September 13, 2018, 11:20
Just a note of caution:

Double check the cam timing and chain tensioner before you fire her up.

I always do.

Just to be on the safe side!!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 13, 2018, 11:26
Quote from: Carolyn on September 13, 2018, 11:20
Just a note of caution:

Double check the cam timing and chain tensioner before you fire her up.

I always do.

Just to be on the safe side!!!
Thanks. I've just checked the "how to" on cam timing... I'm going to have to read around a LOT before I'm able to understand what I'm doing...  I'm likely going to have to risk it.

I should hopefully be able to do the chain tensioner though...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on September 13, 2018, 12:14
It's only a check!  You almost certainly won't have to do anything tricky.

Cam cover off.  Plugs out. (makes it easier to turn the engine).

Postion engine to TDC (in the 'how to') .  check the timing marks of the cam sprockets.

Do this with the tensioner in place.

You could be on cylinder 4 or cylinder 1 for timing.  If you can't see the marks on the sprockets, take the engine round again to TDC.

Then they should all be lined up.

I'm sure they will be!! 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on September 13, 2018, 12:38
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 13, 2018, 10:52
Eh??
Quote from: tomaky on September 13, 2018, 10:48
Big breaker and a lump should do the trick, they often need abit of a shock.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 13, 2018, 14:25


Quote from: Carolyn on September 13, 2018, 12:14
It's only a check!  You almost certainly won't have to do anything tricky.

Cam cover off.  Plugs out. (makes it easier to turn the engine).

Position engine to TDC (in the 'how to') .  check the timing marks of the cam sprockets.

Do this with the tensioner in place.

You could be on cylinder 4 or cylinder 1 for timing.  If you can't see the marks on the sprockets, take the engine round again to TDC.

Then they should all be lined up.

I'm sure they will be!!

Thanks Carolyn- I appreciate it's a check, however I lack a lot of technical knowledge and that prevents me from understanding even your summary.... I don't actually know what I'm looking for in order to ensure things are correct.
I could follow all your instructions ( well, mostly) but when you say things like "check the timing marks" or "they should all be lined up" I honestly couldn't do this because I don't have the knowledge as to what it all means.

The fact is that it'll take me more than a week to read up and actually do this (if I can), and I'm weighing this up against my memory of the time when I can remember you doing the timing and explaining an awful lot and me trying to understand and keep my brain from shorting out from the overload...

I definitely remember you doing the timing, there was a little bit of yellow paint on the chain which you pointed out, and then gave a technical explanation as to what it was for. Bright colours stick with me.... Complex technical knowledge... Not so much...

I shall absolutely recheck the chain tensioner- I reckon I can do that.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 13, 2018, 14:32
I think what I'll do is get the cam cover off and then go nuts with the photos... Then use those to try and wrap my head around (with your help) what I'm actually looking at ..

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 13, 2018, 14:35
https://youtu.be/99pc88tsP5A

Ok I'll try and find some time to watch this..

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on September 13, 2018, 14:37
Fair enough.

Ignore the marks on the chain, just check that the dots on the sprockets line up (second pic in the 'how to')

But, judging by your recollection, we were pretty thorough on that one, then!!

Been a while!

You'll probably be fine skipping that one!

Forget the vids -they are all bloody awful.

I'm sure we got it right. 

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Gaz mr-s on September 13, 2018, 15:07
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 13, 2018, 14:35
Ok I'll try and find some time to watch this..

Presented by Mika Hakkinen's Grandad......  ;D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 17, 2018, 20:43
Ok so... Here come the pics..
I'll try and do the chain tensioner now..(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180917/f43ac80a3ccb6692cbd388af386268f5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180917/4c13ba4f8f857f8bfd820483ba570661.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on September 17, 2018, 21:00
Quote from: tomaky on September 13, 2018, 12:38
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 13, 2018, 10:52
Eh??
Quote from: tomaky on September 13, 2018, 10:48
Big breaker and a lump should do the trick, they often need abit of a shock.

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I thought you were telling him how to clean the filter [emoji23]


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 17, 2018, 21:06
Ok so the quick sharp jerk the crankshaft is not resulting in a click... It's really hard to turn to be honest, should I put the oil in first??

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 17, 2018, 21:10
Ok I'm going to stop this business...I'm going to carry on as before, put the oil in and THEN try and turn the crankshaft... No idea about the timing. Trust it's fine.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on September 17, 2018, 21:11
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 17, 2018, 21:06
Ok so the quick sharp jerk the crankshaft is not resulting in a click... It's really hard to turn to be honest, should I put the oil in first??

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 17, 2018, 21:12
Quote from: Call the midlife! on September 17, 2018, 21:11
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 17, 2018, 21:06
Ok so the quick sharp jerk the crankshaft is not resulting in a click... It's really hard to turn to be honest, should I put the oil in first??

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Oh.. Didn't think of that

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 17, 2018, 21:15
Ok it was in first..I put it in second and tried to turn it, it's now stuck..
I'm not sure about doing all this without fluids...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on September 17, 2018, 21:19
Might be some crossed wires there John, if you're setting the chain tensioner using the pulley then you want it in neutral don't you?
I usually put mine in gear and bump it forward as I just find it easier but that's when it's on the wheels.
To be honest if you've moved it and not heard the click I'd be tempted to reset it and try again, did you lubricate it a little first?


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 17, 2018, 21:24
No idea...
I put it back in neutral and tried spinning it round again but still no click..
It had a fair bit of oil on it..
I'll take it out again (3rd time) and then I'll have to leave it..

Quote from: Call the midlife! on September 17, 2018, 21:19
Might be some crossed wires there John, if you're setting the chain tensioner using the pulley then you want it in neutral don't you?
I usually put mine in gear and bump it forward as I just find it easier but that's when it's on the wheels.
To be honest if you've moved it and not heard the click I'd be tempted to reset it and try again, did you lubricate it a little first?


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on September 17, 2018, 21:26
Maybe just sit tight, I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than me will be along soon...


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 17, 2018, 21:30
Quote from: Call the midlife! on September 17, 2018, 21:26
Maybe just sit tight, I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than me will be along soon...


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No worries man :-) thanks for the input- I've just redone it and I THINK I made it click... Not sure because I was making such a racket trying to turn it..

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 17, 2018, 21:43
Ok I reckon I've done it, and learnt something in the process..
I think the chain goes tight when the chain tensioner clicks in to place!!!!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180917/54f44947f57be809ef9eda327fae57bc.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on September 17, 2018, 21:46
Well done! As far as I knew it keeps tension on the chain for cold start and until the oil gets warm when it eases off for "normal" running.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 17, 2018, 21:47
Makes sense!

Quote from: Call the midlife! on September 17, 2018, 21:46
Well done! As far as I knew it keeps tension on the chain for cold start and until the oil gets warm when it eases off for "normal" running.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on September 17, 2018, 21:53
Struggling a bit there?
:)
Reset tensioner. Put it in, slowly turn the shaft in neutral. If you do it slowly you'll hear the click.

But yes, if the chain suddenly went under tension (key word there) then the tensioner has extended :)

The manual actually tells you to turn the crank counterclockwise to unlock the pin, then clockwise to let it release. I've never done this. It's always clicked
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 17, 2018, 21:53
Thanks man :-)
Quote from: shnazzle on September 17, 2018, 21:53
Struggling a bit there?
:)
Reset tensioner. Put it in, slowly turn the shaft in neutral. If you do it slowly you'll hear the click.

But yes, if the chain suddenly went under tension (key word there) then the tensioner has extended :)

The manual actually tells you to turn the crank counterclockwise to unlock the pin, then clockwise to let it release. I've never done this. It's always clicked

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 18, 2018, 00:13
Ok evening round up...
The positives:
- I'm getting pretty good at doing the timing chain tensioner
- oil is in

The negatives:
I think the timing is out.... And then I'm pretty sure I made it worse.
How many teeth do you have to slip before cranking it round results in a valve and piston connecting?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on September 18, 2018, 11:25
I don't know about how many teeth 'out' before contact between valve and piston. But I am certain you need to find out and correct the situation before you progress.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 18, 2018, 11:40
Quote from: Joesson on September 18, 2018, 11:25
I don't know about how many teeth 'out' before contact between valve and piston. But I am certain you need to find out and correct the situation before you progress.
Hey yeah, I've been in touch with Carolynne who has kindly provided me with some detailed next steps....

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on September 18, 2018, 11:42
Quote from: Call the midlife! on September 17, 2018, 21:46
Well done! As far as I knew it keeps tension on the chain for cold start and until the oil gets warm when it eases off for "normal" running.


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nope.  The ratchet is to keep some tension while the oil pressure gets up, which puts more tension on.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on September 18, 2018, 11:45
Quote from: Carolyn on September 18, 2018, 11:42
Quote from: Call the midlife! on September 17, 2018, 21:46
Well done! As far as I knew it keeps tension on the chain for cold start and until the oil gets warm when it eases off for "normal" running.


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nope.  The ratchet is to keep some tension while the oil pressure gets up, which puts more tension on.
I was three quarters right then, with  hot oil giving more pressure than cold.[emoji38]


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on September 18, 2018, 13:24
Have Harvey explain it to you. :)  Oil pressure goes down as oil warms up....
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on September 18, 2018, 13:36
Quote from: Carolyn on September 18, 2018, 13:24
Have Harvey explain it to you. :)  Oil pressure goes down as oil warms up....
Hahahahaha! I know, I was being silly, just highlighting my dismal, tired brain failures yesterday [emoji38]


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 18, 2018, 21:36
Right, this evening's update:
Charcoal canister moved out the way.
Crank set to the zero mark.
Cylinder 1 loabs pointing at each other (kind of).
And I believe the timing marks are lined up now on each other???? (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180918/37a11c20307f1c8ad8763f96abb16282.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180918/bc12ba59dbf7718d74f3a0bb2794af4b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180918/6e7d4ae021aaa94626691ccfefd90603.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180918/273a7d3281458e3f02b03bb760601471.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 18, 2018, 23:00
In the hope that the timing is indeed fine, I've put the cover back on, charcoal canister back in its place and done some corrective taping on the cables...

I've also checked the gaps on my spark plugs that'll go in one day to 1.04mm.

Next up will be the gearbox oil, which I'm guessing I'll need my tubing for...
And then it'll be coolant, and the exhaust stuff...
ONE DAY, this thing will turn on and you'll all be deprived of further episodes in this journey of discovery! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180918/88470a6cd802c49a60bc9ce47e453e45.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180918/ebab8cdafabbe68c409da90f6792e4cb.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on September 19, 2018, 08:10
Timing is spot-on.  Panic over.  Saves me a 100 mile round trip! :)

Note to others: Don't turn the engine with the tensioner out.

Very useful pics, perhaps Patrick could insert them at the appropriate spots in the 'how to'??

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: GazMav on September 19, 2018, 08:18
Just checking, you used sealant when putting the cover back on?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on September 19, 2018, 08:29
Quote from: Carolyn on September 19, 2018, 08:10
Timing is spot-on.  Panic over.  Saves me a 100 mile round trip! :)

Note to others: Don't turn the engine with the tensioner out.

Very useful pics, perhaps Patrick could insert them at the appropriate spots in the 'how to'??
I know I'll be reading all through this thread again over the winter when mine is in bits and definitely be buying John a pint or two come Ding Day.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 19, 2018, 08:58
Quote from: GazMav on September 19, 2018, 08:18
Just checking, you used sealant when putting the cover back on?

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Nope- just the standard rubber gasket me.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 19, 2018, 09:01
Quote from: Carolyn on September 19, 2018, 08:10
Timing is spot-on.  Panic over.  Saves me a 100 mile round trip! :)

Note to others: Don't turn the engine with the tensioner out.

Very useful pics, perhaps Patrick could insert them at the appropriate spots in the 'how to'??
Happy days!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 19, 2018, 09:02
Quote from: Call the midlife! on September 19, 2018, 08:29
Quote from: Carolyn on September 19, 2018, 08:10
Timing is spot-on.  Panic over.  Saves me a 100 mile round trip! :)

Note to others: Don't turn the engine with the tensioner out.

Very useful pics, perhaps Patrick could insert them at the appropriate spots in the 'how to'??
I know I'll be reading all through this thread again over the winter when mine is in bits and definitely be buying John a pint or two come Ding Day.


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Thanks man- it's not over yet- but getting there!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: GazMav on September 19, 2018, 09:13
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 19, 2018, 08:58
Quote from: GazMav on September 19, 2018, 08:18
Just checking, you used sealant when putting the cover back on?

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Nope- just the standard rubber gasket me.

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Sorry was thinking of the timing cover.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 19, 2018, 09:14
Oh yeah- we used sealant.
Quote from: GazMav on September 19, 2018, 09:13
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 19, 2018, 08:58
Quote from: GazMav on September 19, 2018, 08:18
Just checking, you used sealant when putting the cover back on?

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Nope- just the standard rubber gasket me.

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Sorry was thinking of the timing cover.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 23, 2018, 21:21
946ml down.... Wish I had a thicker tube! Took 10 mins of slow pouring!!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180923/f59437167661a3f20584b5e0ae2b052c.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on September 23, 2018, 21:39
Garden hose fits perfectly. Snip a piece off
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 23, 2018, 21:53
Mayyyybe next time...
Quote from: shnazzle on September 23, 2018, 21:39
Garden hose fits perfectly. Snip a piece off

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 23, 2018, 21:55
Coolant going in...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180923/eb215b4ac9d5251becab2f29341e39a2.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 23, 2018, 23:32
So end of evening summary:
Got pretty much all the coolant back in, bar what looks like max of 0.5L - so I'm not expecting to have to top it up too much when I get the engine going...
I did give the coolant tube that goes into the big tunnel by the firewall a good squeeze which got rid of a fair bit of airlock.
I then got the exhaust and cat into position,  and I did notice a fair bit of soot etc around the flanges etc so I gave them a bit of a going over with a softish wire brush.

The other thing I noticed was the two bolts holding the exhaust to the cat seemed to be quite unevenly bolted down.... I've plus gassed them tonight and maybe tomorrow I'll be able to turn the looser one tighter, but I'm suspecting I might need a new gasket there as I don't think I stored the whole setup properly and the cat was hanging by the two bolts and it seemed to be at quite an angle when I took it down.

Apart from that, I'm going to try to put the manifold on tomorrow, plug in the ECU and battery and try and turn it over a bit and then put the sparks in and actually fire it up.... Eeek.

Obviously if it does actually turn on there's still a LOT to do in terms of finishing putting the car back together and then getting the alignment down in terms of the Camber bolts etc.... Oh yes and tax and MOT and insurance....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180923/d68d308d54d5622ebb3c5890bdaeafb5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180923/c06298f036b41de62f4f0648099b5fe9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180923/8116fe8cedc1ec8555b2c345177a427c.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 24, 2018, 19:17
So some excellent news on the Audi front.
Got it MOTd today and the sheared bolt fixed for £120.... So not too bad considering it can be a half day job sometimes...

They gave me the old bolt back...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180924/13df34fe2d96a380e95aa8af43aa3305.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180924/db38019903dafd14fce92dffb0159021.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on September 24, 2018, 21:22
Based on a call I just had with Mr J...

Woohoo!
:)
:)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 24, 2018, 21:42
Quote from: shnazzle on September 24, 2018, 21:22
Based on a call I just had with Mr J...

Woohoo!
:)
:)
Totally wish I could upload a video...

But yes, it's alive!!!!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on September 24, 2018, 21:48
Well done John, excellent.  I've really enjoyed reading all the info/photos on your car, it's been brilliant, thank you. :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 24, 2018, 22:21
Quote from: Chilli Girl on September 24, 2018, 21:48
Well done John, excellent.  I've really enjoyed reading all the info/photos on your car, it's been brilliant, thank you. :)
Thank you very much!
I'm glad others are getting something from it!

So the summary of the evening is that, the car is running :-)

I've now got an awfully large list of bits to put back in place which is likely to take a while... THEN when it's all back together I need to get the legal stuff done and the alignment etc.. ETC for all this is likely to another month I reckon..

Oh and I found a little bag labelled "gear clips" in my box of stuff.... So I guess that'll mean taking a bunch of stuff out again to get to the gear cables... Doh :-/

And possibly got to buy some nuts to go onto the manifold studs as I had to use el cheapo standard nuts in place of the norm as for some reason the bag that was supposed to hold them all didn't...

Right - off to bed! Happy dreams... :-)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on September 25, 2018, 09:20
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 24, 2018, 21:42
Quote from: shnazzle on September 24, 2018, 21:22
Based on a call I just had with Mr J...

Woohoo!
:)
:)
Totally wish I could upload a video...

But yes, it's alive!!!!

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That must be such a good feeling, very well done John.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on September 25, 2018, 09:23
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 24, 2018, 19:17
So some excellent news on the Audi front.
Got it MOTd today and the sheared bolt fixed for £120.... So not too bad considering it can be a half day job sometimes...

They gave me the old bolt back...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180924/13df34fe2d96a380e95aa8af43aa3305.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180924/db38019903dafd14fce92dffb0159021.jpg)

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That' s not the first time I've seen "German" bolts shear. The theory was likely correct but it didn't work in reality.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 25, 2018, 09:48
Quote from: Joesson on September 25, 2018, 09:20
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 24, 2018, 21:42
Quote from: shnazzle on September 24, 2018, 21:22
Based on a call I just had with Mr J...

Woohoo!
:)
:)
Totally wish I could upload a video...

But yes, it's alive!!!!

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That must be such a good feeling, very well done John.
Very good feeling yes!
Thank you:-)


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: J03 on September 25, 2018, 11:38
Wow, some serious graft in here!  8)

The pics are great also, will no doubt help lots of people.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 25, 2018, 12:02
Quote from: J03 on September 25, 2018, 11:38
Wow, some serious graft in here!  8)

The pics are great also, will no doubt help lots of people.
Thanks hey:-) I could totally do a better job of pics like you do... It's just the time!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on September 25, 2018, 14:08
Some award winning stuff in this thread if you ask me, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh next year, well done!


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 28, 2018, 23:56
Quote from: Call the midlife! on September 25, 2018, 14:08
Some award winning stuff in this thread if you ask me, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh next year, well done!


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Thanks man :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 29, 2018, 00:19
So tonight's update. The summary is that it was SLOW.
I started off with putting the gear clips on which I forgot to put on earlier, this required taking the battery and holder out. They went on quite nicely at least.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180928/e386a6698b52093cc0be68d7ecb532f0.jpg)

I then started on getting the brakes back on and remembered that I needed to rub down all the clips...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180928/e6925c81ba09c2a83c9957f99dbe9ecf.jpg)

This then spiralled out of control and I ended up doing the ARB brackets
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180928/801ab879abd2b2a574dcacf9d4492acb.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180928/c956ab62e5e695104cab16b75fc011d7.jpg)

The brake calliper holder
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180928/7098e9a04b4be98c239da707607e09b4.jpg)

Oh and the manifold heat shield..
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180928/cf394d832c3da9f9a6e29b171b377dd7.jpg)

Which is kind of why I wasn't in the engine bay putting more stuff back in...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on September 29, 2018, 06:50
You'll be giving Bernie a run for his money at the next show and shine!


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 29, 2018, 09:21
Quote from: Call the midlife! on September 29, 2018, 06:50
You'll be giving Bernie a run for his money at the next show and shine!


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Haha!
Unlikely.... This car is a daily :-) I'm doing all this to keep it going.. not so much for looks.... Ok mayyyybe some for looks :-)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 16, 2018, 22:08
Well the kids parties and work travel have final abated (temporarily I'm sure) and I managed to get a couple of hours on the car tonight.

I carried on with the kurusting of the brake carriers and then thought I'd fit my ARB since it was all nice and painted and ready... Then I noticed that there paint had been chipping!! [emoji19]

Now I TRIED to be sensible with my paint colour last time, so this time I thought stuff it I'll have fun... So I went with hammered blue [emoji3]

And then carried on to the handbrake bow ties...

Anyway- my rear brake pad clip thingies have seen better days.. Anyone got a part number for them?

I then spent the rest of my time cleaning up and brushing down the ARB, rear suspension arms and rear suspension strut bolts and dousing them in plus gas and WD-40...

Next time I'll hopefully be able to paint the carriers and then fit them along with the ARB... AND also fit the suspension bolts and torque them up..

It's been a bit awkward trying to finish off everything... Hopefully I'll be able to get back into a groove at some point. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181016/e734d9748ac26844393138d1b8475f8d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181016/741c29c17435cf4c26cfaccbdaab4818.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181016/836723af1ed4494ff5712ecfab4816b3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181016/af921b8afba8f1858cc5f5d321b6189c.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: paulj on October 17, 2018, 09:10
I am planning to wire brush and paint my subframe this winter.  You've started something here, looks like hammered blue is the new grey!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 17, 2018, 09:14
Quote from: paulj on October 17, 2018, 09:10
I am planning to wire brush and paint my subframe this winter.  You've started something here, looks like hammered blue is the new grey!
LOL... cheers man.
I'm not sure about the heat capabilities of the blue paint... For the subframe I'd want to make sure it could take a lot of heat otherwise you'll get bubbling and then rust within a year or two of doing it [emoji848]

I actually finished off the subframe with the same silver paint I did the engine with.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on October 17, 2018, 09:37
Everyone knows brakes have to be red. It makes them lighter and faster.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 17, 2018, 09:47
Quote from: jonbill on October 17, 2018, 09:37
Everyone knows brakes have to be red. It makes them lighter and faster.

On cars that are slower coloured cars definitely.... [emoji12]
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on October 17, 2018, 09:56
Quote from: jvanzyl on October 17, 2018, 09:14
Quote from: paulj on October 17, 2018, 09:10
I am planning to wire brush and paint my subframe this winter.  You've started something here, looks like hammered blue is the new grey!
LOL... cheers man.
I'm not sure about the heat capabilities of the blue paint... For the subframe I'd want to make sure it could take a lot of heat otherwise you'll get bubbling and then rust within a year or two of doing it [emoji848]

I actually finished off the subframe with the same silver paint I did the engine with.

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I used blue, brush on caliper paint on my calipers and blue, spray on on my top heat shield. The spray on slightly discolours straight away and takes a while for the burning paint smell to stop.
I reckon if you used the brush on caliper paint on your subframe you'd be laughing.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 17, 2018, 21:53
So under the guise of setting up a rat trap I managed to get some more painting done [emoji56] the kurust had dried nicely
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181017/11a7f28eb00e138df51867a0b18b1926.jpg)

So I applied some of the hammered blue...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181017/f51711a7d75ca83583c26781acb303bf.jpg)

I think the bow ties have come out decently as well..
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181017/b3c310d8be4be9f9eb43454f864c190c.jpg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on October 17, 2018, 21:56
That's a thick layer of paint on those sliding surfaces J.
When try, see how easy a pad slips in between (bearing in mind space for the clips)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 17, 2018, 22:03
Quote from: shnazzle on October 17, 2018, 21:56
That's a thick layer of paint on those sliding surfaces J.
When try, see how easy a pad slips in between (bearing in mind space for the clips)

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Yeah will do... I did wire wheel it right back to bare metal to start with, and I've ordered new clips. So I'll see if I need to wear down any of the gaps etc... But I'm hopefully not going to need to!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 17, 2018, 22:04
Oh wait if you're talking about the actual slides I'm going to clean those off! No worries!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on October 17, 2018, 22:27
Quote from: jvanzyl on October 17, 2018, 22:04
Oh wait if you're talking about the actual slides I'm going to clean those off! No worries!

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No you were right the first.time :) the gaps the clips sit in on the carrier

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 20, 2018, 22:49
So this evenings progress was to fit the manifold heatshield and engine cover and the crash bar.
Then I did a second layer of paint on the brake carriers and I painted the exhaust heatshield.

Next time I'll hopefully be able to fit the brakes and do the suspension related stuff...

Oh yes and I must torque up the crash bar..(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181020/8bf943d1966a2ebfef6cb3527e2d4481.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181020/24d29b03c390fda4c3efd17337b055dc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181020/5198375f6c6151ff4fcd87b1f789de2d.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: dan944 on October 21, 2018, 08:52
Looking real tidy mate. Nice job.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 21, 2018, 09:39
Quote from: dan944 on October 21, 2018, 08:52
Looking real tidy mate. Nice job.
Cheers Dan! Can't wait till I can actually get it on the road...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: dan944 on October 21, 2018, 09:40
Quote from: jvanzyl on October 21, 2018, 09:39
Quote from: dan944 on October 21, 2018, 08:52
Looking real tidy mate. Nice job.
Cheers Dan! Can't wait till I can actually get it on the road...

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By Tuesday right?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 21, 2018, 09:42
Quote from: dan944 on October 21, 2018, 09:40
Quote from: jvanzyl on October 21, 2018, 09:39
Quote from: dan944 on October 21, 2018, 08:52
Looking real tidy mate. Nice job.
Cheers Dan! Can't wait till I can actually get it on the road...

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By Tuesday right?
LOL....err... No.... Think of glacial progress and then divide by 2. That's my speed...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: dan944 on October 21, 2018, 09:43
Quote from: jvanzyl on October 21, 2018, 09:42
Quote from: dan944 on October 21, 2018, 09:40
Quote from: jvanzyl on October 21, 2018, 09:39
Quote from: dan944 on October 21, 2018, 08:52
Looking real tidy mate. Nice job.
Cheers Dan! Can't wait till I can actually get it on the road...

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By Tuesday right?
LOL....err... No.... Think of glacial progress and then divide by 2. That's my speed...

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Haha. She'll be running beautifully once she's back on the road though. Totally worth it.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 29, 2018, 22:17
Evening all,
So I managed to brave the freezing shed for a bit to work on the brakes.
I fitted the new carrier clips, and scraped away the excess paint so they'd sit nicely..

Next time I'm turning the heater on! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181029/d09ae7e962bb7966fd5add1736ae1905.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181029/831dd57cf6b26d919d10d2d58c22e865.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181029/9dfaa7ebcea71b5de3776ec5cbc7971e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181029/fbab8a27b5faa7c502124668def04dc2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181029/6df55d11f9771e1de5b1958042e926be.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 4, 2018, 22:01
So tonight I managed to finish fitting the rear right brake caliper, and I think I fitted the hand brake bow tie thing correctly.... Anyone care to comment on the routing of the cable?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/79ee08910c74b09189a9d8dce7b9785b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/7e9f40307ddf60abf91f8e3d4ed81381.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/8e6067a6505233ded208cf08f33fefaa.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 26, 2018, 17:13
Today's birthday haul [emoji16](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181126/29e5e9001a35b401acacc8b0bc4c0865.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181126/9b71f51cd8fbc8631f32ca60b9a47f40.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 28, 2018, 20:54
Got the oil pressure monitor as well now...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181128/16378a3d5a622502949de0a08ce9b154.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181128/c9ea47cce6848b2395567f1d1be69457.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 23, 2019, 12:00
It seems like I'm doing a bit of one step forward then a couple of steps back!

Managed to get the rear left brake all done up, then started on the rear suspension arms only to find that the front rear trailing arm wouldnt quite meet up!.. flipping disc brake is in the way preventing me from shifting it that last cm forward to get the bolt through it! bah...

So.. that means the next steps are - undo the brake again etc.. THEN to suspension arms ... THEN do brake!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on January 23, 2019, 12:08
Once the disc is off, try jacking the hub up a bit - helps getting the bolt in.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 23, 2019, 12:38
Quote from: Carolyn on January 23, 2019, 12:08
Once the disc is off, try jacking the hub up a bit - helps getting the bolt in.
Thanks! I shall do...I really want a jack that basically defies physics and moves stuff sideways without destabilising the car!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on January 23, 2019, 12:41
You'll be surprised how much closer it brings the two together.  Then a judicious 'shove' with the bottom of your foot for the final bit... done it many times.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 23, 2019, 14:28
What a pillava...
Managed to get a screw driver in to hold it, then tapped the bolt in to take it's place..

But that was nothing compared to trying to get the brake caliper to shift along! Turns out I'd packed too much grease into the pin housing and actually popped the cap off of the other side when I forced it down!

I've put the cap back on (didn't know it came off!) So now the RL brake is DONE... still need to do the struts and ARB + drop link



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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on January 23, 2019, 20:04
That 'cap' doesn't come off - or it shouldn't. It's all one piece with the rest of the rubber on that pin.

Anyway well done!!  Good progress. ;D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 23, 2019, 20:14
Quote from: Carolyn on January 23, 2019, 20:04
That 'cap' doesn't come off - or it shouldn't. It's all one piece with the rest of the rubber on that pin.

Anyway well done!!  Good progress. ;D
Erm..... I literally popped it off because I had too much grease in inside... Hmmmm...I suppose I'll have to keep an eye on it.

Cheers [emoji16]

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 30, 2019, 13:44
Amazing what you can achieve in a lunchtime when you know the right order!
For future reference - rear suspension arms always go on first, making sure to site the handbrake cable inside or outside the suspension arm (depending on side).
THEN pop the brake disc on, followed by the caliper carrier, then the caliper and pads...

Rear right and left are done now apart from the suspension strut bolts which I'm going to try and get to a reasonable level of camber before doing up tight. @BahnStormer (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=24604) I managed to put the camber bolts in the right way this time!
Following that will be the ARB and then start putting stuff back on really... debating about putting the zero on now... but I really want to try it out before I put it on so I can really appreciate the difference..


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 6, 2019, 13:39
Today's update!
So I've put the suspension strut bolt and camber bolts in  - and had a bash at trying to set the camber roughly towards 0 degrees give or take 30!
Normal suspension bolt was torqued to 170 Nm and the camber bolt I did to about 80Nm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190206/8fc7687b14993c89e570f7c8b628a762.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190206/65d8c0ea76f443c863db0c9db6a236f1.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190206/5317f3a2168522235e9487b29b417243.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190206/2a1e0fa75692bbd3168c9cdf0985a091.jpg)
I then put on the rear ARB and torqued those to 40Nm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190206/9330717e613aae2f325b8911025e4b82.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190206/d0abcaa9ca6b340a88c6550de2ad5a1d.jpg)
I then put on the drop links and torqued those to 45Nm roughly..
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190206/5d5e9907dde8946bd679c8ec38e4fa2e.jpg)
And THEN I put on my new to me rear crash bar...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190206/31a4dae75dca19a8fc34471af3b2e99d.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 6, 2019, 13:40
Interesting thing to note about the rear crash bar.. There seems to have been an update at some point, as my new one has some "wings" which dont have any suitable bolt holes on my chassis to match up to!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190206/94ef29426250a251af55c975ad5a374c.jpg)

Other than that - if anyone wants a still usable rear crash bar that has a ding in the side of it - shout and it's yours, collection only!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tricky1138 on February 6, 2019, 13:50
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  6, 2019, 13:40
Interesting thing to note about the rear crash bar.. There seems to have been an update at some point, as my new one has some "wings" which dont have any suitable bolt holes on my chassis to match up to!

The update was done 2004 as part of the extra bracing. I noticed it on my 2004, compared to my 2003.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 6, 2019, 13:52
The list of things still do is as follows:

- Fit the exhaust heatshield and then the rear thin black bars.. need to figure where they go and in which order still.. can't remember!
- Fit middle nappy thing
- Fit the rear bumper
- Fit the rear lights,
- Fit the rear number plate
- Fit the front alarm back on
- Fit the front bumper
- Put the winter wheels on
- Re-torque all the suspension as best I can when it's back on the ground
- Take it for an MOT
- Get the alignment done
- Run it for 150 miles
- Change the oil
- Run it for 500 miles
- Change the oil

ENJOY!!!!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 6, 2019, 13:52
Quote from: tricky1138 on February  6, 2019, 13:50
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  6, 2019, 13:40
Interesting thing to note about the rear crash bar.. There seems to have been an update at some point, as my new one has some "wings" which dont have any suitable bolt holes on my chassis to match up to!

The update was done 2004 as part of the extra bracing. I noticed it on my 2004, compared to my 2003.

Ah! Interesting - cheers for that!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 6, 2019, 14:32
Couple of things I noted...

You can't set any alignment with the wheels in the air (including camber), so that's for the alignment shop.

Drive the car a few miles, jack it back up, get the wheels off and do the re-torquing.  They always come a bit loose after the first run.

Don't 'run it in'.  Give it a bit of beans.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 6, 2019, 14:41
Quote from: Carolyn on February  6, 2019, 14:32
Couple of things I noted...

You can't set any alignment with the wheels in the air (including camber), so that's for the alignment shop.

Drive the car a few miles, jack it back up, get the wheels off and do the re-torquing.  They always come a bit loose after the first run.

Don't 'run it in'.  Give it a bit of beans.

Gotcha - well I'll settle for trying to keep the wheels pointing in roughly the right direction then!

Good tip on the re-torquing - sounds easier than trying to get under with the wheels on the ground!

Hmmm..... I'm cautious about thrashing it - it's not just a rebuilt engine, it's also a new clutch and flywheel... ummmmm... I don't want break it! it's taken years to get to this point!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 6, 2019, 15:06
I don't mean a thorough thrashing, but do use the entire rev range and avoid sitting at idle for long periods, for the first couple of hundred.

It actually helps the rings and bores to settle in.

If it's too 'babied', you can end up with a little oil consumption.

You don't have to abuse the clutch!!!

You won't break it ;)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 6, 2019, 15:09
Quote from: Carolyn on February  6, 2019, 15:06
I don't mean a thorough thrashing, but do use the entire rev range and avoid sitting at idle for long periods, for the first couple of hundred.

It actually helps the rings and bores to settle in.

If it's too 'babied', you can end up with a little oil consumption.

You don't have to abuse the clutch!!!

You won't break it ;)

OK that's cool - I'm good with using the country lanes rather than the motor way to help it along :-) Thank you Carolyn!
Title: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 6, 2019, 15:09
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  6, 2019, 14:41
Quote from: Carolyn on February  6, 2019, 14:32
Couple of things I noted...

You can't set any alignment with the wheels in the air (including camber), so that's for the alignment shop.

Drive the car a few miles, jack it back up, get the wheels off and do the re-torquing.  They always come a bit loose after the first run.

Don't 'run it in'.  Give it a bit of beans.

Gotcha - well I'll settle for trying to keep the wheels pointing in roughly the right direction then!

Good tip on the re-torquing - sounds easier than trying to get under with the wheels on the ground!

Hmmm..... I'm cautious about thrashing it - it's not just a rebuilt engine, it's also a new clutch and flywheel... ummmmm... I don't want break it! it's taken years to get to this point!
I'm in a similar position as regards "running in" after the rebuild, everyone has different opinions, the advice from Crower in my case is 30 minutes of fast idle (1800-2000 revs) to break the cams in, by which time according to some points of view the rest of the engine should also be "broken in".
Then change and check the oil and pretty much drive it as normal with lots of variation in style of driving to avoid glazing the bores etc.
Same goes for the new clutch although it recommends not "slipping" it for a while until it's broken in but plenty of normal driving.
That'll be a challenge while getting used to the light flywheel but I'll just try and limit my stop/starting.
I was typing this between yours and Carolyn's last couple of exchanges if it looks contradictory.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 6, 2019, 15:11
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  6, 2019, 15:09
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  6, 2019, 14:41
Quote from: Carolyn on February  6, 2019, 14:32
Couple of things I noted...

You can't set any alignment with the wheels in the air (including camber), so that's for the alignment shop.

Drive the car a few miles, jack it back up, get the wheels off and do the re-torquing.  They always come a bit loose after the first run.

Don't 'run it in'.  Give it a bit of beans.

Gotcha - well I'll settle for trying to keep the wheels pointing in roughly the right direction then!

Good tip on the re-torquing - sounds easier than trying to get under with the wheels on the ground!

Hmmm..... I'm cautious about thrashing it - it's not just a rebuilt engine, it's also a new clutch and flywheel... ummmmm... I don't want break it! it's taken years to get to this point!
I'm in a similar position as regards "running in" after the rebuild, everyone has different opinions, the advice from Crower in my case is 30 minutes of fast idle (1800-2000 revs) to break the cams in, by which time according to some points of view the rest of the engine should also be "broken in".
Then change and check the oil and pretty much drive it as normal with lots of variation in style of driving to avoid glazing the bores etc.
Same goes for the new clutch although it recommends not "slipping" it for a while until it's broken in but plenty of normal driving.
That'll be a challenge while getting used to the light flywheel but I'll just try and limit my stop/starting.


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That's a good point regarding the lightened flywheel - it'll be my first time with one as well... I went with Competition Clutch, what did you get?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 6, 2019, 15:12
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  6, 2019, 15:11
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  6, 2019, 15:09
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  6, 2019, 14:41
Quote from: Carolyn on February  6, 2019, 14:32
Couple of things I noted...

You can't set any alignment with the wheels in the air (including camber), so that's for the alignment shop.

Drive the car a few miles, jack it back up, get the wheels off and do the re-torquing.  They always come a bit loose after the first run.

Don't 'run it in'.  Give it a bit of beans.

Gotcha - well I'll settle for trying to keep the wheels pointing in roughly the right direction then!

Good tip on the re-torquing - sounds easier than trying to get under with the wheels on the ground!

Hmmm..... I'm cautious about thrashing it - it's not just a rebuilt engine, it's also a new clutch and flywheel... ummmmm... I don't want break it! it's taken years to get to this point!
I'm in a similar position as regards "running in" after the rebuild, everyone has different opinions, the advice from Crower in my case is 30 minutes of fast idle (1800-2000 revs) to break the cams in, by which time according to some points of view the rest of the engine should also be "broken in".
Then change and check the oil and pretty much drive it as normal with lots of variation in style of driving to avoid glazing the bores etc.
Same goes for the new clutch although it recommends not "slipping" it for a while until it's broken in but plenty of normal driving.
That'll be a challenge while getting used to the light flywheel but I'll just try and limit my stop/starting.


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That's a good point regarding the lightened flywheel - it'll be my first time with one as well... I went with Competition Clutch, what did you get?
The same, ACT performance one [emoji1303]


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on February 6, 2019, 15:49
Is it true that you should do a fair bit of engine braking to bet in the rings? So, as you say, use the rev range a fair bit (maybe not 7k) but then also a good few accelerations and then let off the throttle in gear?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 6, 2019, 23:37
Well! Quite the evening!
Exhaust heatshield on.
Funny little black bar stays on.
Rear strut brace on.
Boot lid on! Many thanks to the wife for giving of her time to assist with this.... Not so much for the lecture on recycling all my little baggies straight afterwards! [emoji39]
Rear mid nappy on (quite a few zip ties)
Rear bumper on
Rear lights on
Number plate kind of on... Missing one number plate screw!
Rear wheels on (must tighten when I drop the car down).

Ummmm... Yeah.. Need to have a look at my list to see what's next...
So it'll be front bumper and any thing else I did to the frunk area... Etc

So it's:
lowering the rear next
Tightening the wheels up
Putting the battery back in
Getting it back off the front ramps (I hate driving on and off ramps)
Fit the front winter wheels
Frunk stuff in ( alarm, storage and spare wheel)
Front bumper back on
Insurance
MOT
Alignment

And at some point give it a clean!

Ab



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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 7, 2019, 09:10
You're a machine![emoji1303]


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 7, 2019, 16:25
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  7, 2019, 09:10
You're a machine![emoji1303]


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LOL - well I'm not going anywhere if I can't find a stupid screw to keep the number plate on...

Besides which I think last night was an anomaly... I don't let myself work on it in the evening as the temptation to keep going and going is too strong and I end up getting into bed waaaaaaay too late..

I've been trying to limit myself to Wednesday lunchtimes when I work from home - it's just that yesterday I got so much done so quickly I couldn't help myself!

I'm contemplating if I could finish it off tonight.... but I really shouldn't... I should be doing painting... but I don't want to.. I want to play with the car! (:< >:)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on February 7, 2019, 16:41
One massive brilliant effort John, I've really enjoyed reading it all and pics and even better I'm understanding '2' terminology much better than I did before.  Cheers!   :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 7, 2019, 16:48
Quote from: Chilli Girl on February  7, 2019, 16:41
One massive brilliant effort John, I've really enjoyed reading it all and pics and even better I'm understanding '2' terminology much better than I did before.  Cheers!   :)

Good stuff! You mean terms like "Thingy" and "thin bit" "bow tie" ?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 7, 2019, 16:49
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  7, 2019, 16:25
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  7, 2019, 09:10
You're a machine![emoji1303]


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LOL - well I'm not going anywhere if I can't find a stupid screw to keep the number plate on...

Besides which I think last night was an anomaly... I don't let myself work on it in the evening as the temptation to keep going and going is too strong and I end up getting into bed waaaaaaay too late..

I've been trying to limit myself to Wednesday lunchtimes when I work from home - it's just that yesterday I got so much done so quickly I couldn't help myself!

I'm contemplating if I could finish it off tonight.... but I really shouldn't... I should be doing painting... but I don't want to.. I want to play with the car! (:< >:)
My rear plate is held on with a couple of  m6 button headed stainless screws straight into the plastic behind it.
Ever so gently tapped in and never over tightened.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 7, 2019, 16:51
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  7, 2019, 16:49
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  7, 2019, 16:25
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  7, 2019, 09:10
You're a machine![emoji1303]


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LOL - well I'm not going anywhere if I can't find a stupid screw to keep the number plate on...

Besides which I think last night was an anomaly... I don't let myself work on it in the evening as the temptation to keep going and going is too strong and I end up getting into bed waaaaaaay too late..

I've been trying to limit myself to Wednesday lunchtimes when I work from home - it's just that yesterday I got so much done so quickly I couldn't help myself!

I'm contemplating if I could finish it off tonight.... but I really shouldn't... I should be doing painting... but I don't want to.. I want to play with the car! (:< >:)
My rear plate is held on with a couple of  m6 button headed stainless screws straight into the plastic behind it.
Ever so gently tapped in and never over tightened.


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ah ok! I'll bear that in mind.. I'll have a rummage around the shed to see if I can find anything suitable..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on February 7, 2019, 17:06
Very rapid progress there John, too quick for me to even make some comment about your needing to fit  winter wheels!

We probably do need a poll on how long your shiny painted thingys are going to stay looking nice though.

(PS Painting is over-rated, play with the car).
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 7, 2019, 18:28
Quote from: Topdownman on February  7, 2019, 17:06
Very rapid progress there John, too quick for me to even make some comment about your needing to fit  winter wheels!

We probably do need a poll on how long your shiny painted thingys are going to stay looking nice though.

(PS Painting is over-rated, play with the car).
Thanks Simon!
Yeah I'm going with winters till end of march I reckon.... It'll probably snow in April!
I'll try get to the car tonight... Will have to see..

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on February 7, 2019, 20:40
Halfords sell some cheap double sided tape for number plates that actually works, if you want to avoid the holes.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on February 7, 2019, 21:53
Quote from: jonbill on February  7, 2019, 20:40
Halfords sell some cheap double sided tape for number plates that actually works, if you want to avoid the holes.
I've been using this for years. Never failed
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 7, 2019, 23:34
Quote from: shnazzle on February  7, 2019, 21:53
Quote from: jonbill on February  7, 2019, 20:40
Halfords sell some cheap double sided tape for number plates that actually works, if you want to avoid the holes.
I've been using this for years. Never failed
Right I went with that and one screw!


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 7, 2019, 23:38
So I ended up doing DIY till about 11 then quickly popped out to try and do a bit on the car..

-Sorted the number plate for now
- Put the frunk boot in
- Rethreaded the alarm cable through it and put the alarm holding plate in
- put the alarm back in and connected or
- put the spare wheel back in

Need to put the frunk cover back on... That's still hanging up on the side

So that leaves two little baggies on the side for the front nappy and the front bumper!

Plus the wheels and erm... Yeah the rest..
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on February 7, 2019, 23:43
John


You've been on here for how long? And your alarm still isn't moved and spare flipped?
Tsk tsk
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 7, 2019, 23:45
Quote from: shnazzle on February  7, 2019, 23:43
John


You've been on here for how long? And your alarm still isn't moved and spare flipped?
Tsk tsk
I keep meaning to do it at ding day... Just never got round to it! Now that I know how it all goes together I can get onto it myself... Was there a guide on best placement??

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on February 8, 2019, 07:36
Patrick beat me to it.

Get that alarm moved and enjoy the capacious luggage space!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 8, 2019, 08:55
Quote from: Topdownman on February  8, 2019, 07:36
Patrick beat me to it.

Get that alarm moved and enjoy the capacious luggage space!

Yeah yeah... it's on the list!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 8, 2019, 19:44
Quote from: shnazzle on February  7, 2019, 23:43
John


You've been on here for how long? And your alarm still isn't moved and spare flipped?
Tsk tsk

Neither is mine.
Want to make something of it?
Are you feeling lucky punk?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 8, 2019, 19:50
Quote from: 1979scotte on February  8, 2019, 19:44
Quote from: shnazzle on February  7, 2019, 23:43
John


You've been on here for how long? And your alarm still isn't moved and spare flipped?
Tsk tsk

Neither is mine.
Want to make something of it?
Are you feeling lucky punk?
Speaking of YOURS... What's the latest?



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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on February 8, 2019, 20:14
Such hostility
We all need a group hug
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 01:27
The summary of the night is as follows:
YAY IT'S WORKING! YEEHAA!!
"CLUNK!" followed by engine dying and not starting.... By which point I was actually quite a long way from home at 2330...

Fortunately the AA came and got me...

So it's back in my garage where one day I'll work up the guts to try and figure out what went wrong and if I have the stomach to do it.

At the end of the day it worked really nicely albeit briefly and I really enjoyed it.  Just really sad that it's looking like tickets for the engine.

AA guy said there was no compression when I tried to turn it over.. 
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on February 9, 2019, 07:40
I had my fingers crossed but it did sound exactly like the Celica we had which also had no compression. Especially when you mentioned milky gunk.

:( Absolutely gutted for you mate. Let's hope it's just a head gasket issue and the components are all still salvageable
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on February 9, 2019, 07:55
Oh dear, very sorry to hear this. Hopefully a good solution will become apparent soon.

Good job you have that diy to take your mind off it....
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 9, 2019, 08:20
Nooooooooo....


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: delhusband on February 9, 2019, 08:32
Damn. Sorry to hear that.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 9, 2019, 08:32
I feel very bad about this....  you rebuilt it in my shop, after all.

Do you want me to come and have peek under the cam cover?

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on February 9, 2019, 08:47
Quote from: Carolyn on February  9, 2019, 08:32
I feel very bad about this....  you rebuilt it in my shop, after all.

Do you want me to come and have peek under the cam cover?
That was my next thought, that guilt would hit you.
These things happen and there's no room for blame or guilt.
Besides, we don't even know where it went wrong!
I'd still very happily rebuild mine with the both of you. Or either one of you for that matter, given how much you've taught John.

Heart goes out to you guys
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 9, 2019, 08:54
Gutted.
Fingers crossed for an easy and quick fix.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 9, 2019, 08:58
The engine WAS an unknown quantity...

But it does sound catastrophic, I'm afraid.  Either a rod or the timing gear??

Where did the bit about 'milky gunk' come from?

I've spoken with John and offered my spare, the use of my lift and hopefully a local volunteer or two to do a weekend engine swap.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 09:25
Hey guys,
Thank you to all for your well wishes and commiserations.. 
This kind of thing happens I guess... Will try and arrange some kind of investigating thing with Carolynne at some point...

Fun times!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on February 9, 2019, 09:27
I'm available to help swap it out.
Chin up John, it won't take long.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 09:32
Quote from: jonbill on February  9, 2019, 09:27
I'm available to help swap it out.
Chin up John, it won't take long.
Thanks man,
Guess I'd get a trailer and take it up to Carolyn's in that case... Just need to find a weekend etc etc...

But anyway, that's for the future any way!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 9, 2019, 09:40
With the front bumper off, we can tow it with our A-frame.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 09:44
Quote from: Carolyn on February  9, 2019, 09:40
With the front bumper off, we can tow it with our A-frame.
Ooh right? Didn't realise you had one!
Yeah I can totally do that... Thank you Carolyn :-)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Ardent on February 9, 2019, 10:03
I love this place.
Sad news re engine.
But, the the team spirit and willingness to muck in and help a fellow 2 enthusiast cannot be bought.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 9, 2019, 10:27
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  9, 2019, 09:44
Quote from: Carolyn on February  9, 2019, 09:40
With the front bumper off, we can tow it with our A-frame.
Ooh right? Didn't realise you had one!
Yeah I can totally do that... Thank you Carolyn :-)

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Belay taking the bumper off.  I just realised it's Motorway camera all the way these days.  Towing that far on a motorway with an A frame would be a certain bust!.. I've done it before, but it was a few years back!

Let's cast around for the use of a trailer??
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 10:29
Ah! Right... Yeah no worries... Worst case I can rent one..I know Miles mentioned I could borrow his at some point... Will try and see if it's still about..

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on February 9, 2019, 13:39
Only just caught up with this
So sorry to hear your bad news John particularly after all your hard work.
But I think the meaning of Jason's words together with your spirit will see this through.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 15:07
Quote from: Joesson on February  9, 2019, 13:39
Only just caught up with this
So sorry to hear your bad news John particularly after all your hard work.
But I think the meaning of Jason's words together with your spirit will see this through.

Thanks hey - yeah my next theoretical slot for working on the car is next Wednesday lunchtime..

Done some research and I can hire a trailer for roughly £80:
https://gttowing.co.uk/product/small-medium-brian-james-car-trailer-4.0m-x-1.8m-13ft-1quot-x-5ft-11quot-ct3/
And my S4 is suited to the job and my licence is good - I can tow a max of 3500kg. The Audi is 1600, MR2 is 1000 and the trailer is likely unlikely to be more than 900.
ao if I needed to get it somewhere I could - I guess it'll come down to figuring out what actually the problem is and then the options really...

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 9, 2019, 15:44
I've a pretty fair idea of what happened - but it's a guess until it's opened up.

I'm fairly confident (by what you have described) that the engine is properly goosed.

Decide what you want to do. 

We can pop your old one back in real quick , or I could pick one up from Deano for not a lot of money.

In my workshop, with the lift, we don't need to drop the subframe, we can do it the easiest way, because the car can be raised over the subframe and most of the exhaust.

With three of us on it, it won't take very long.

The idea would be to get you up and running quickly, then other options can be explored at more leisure.

If you want to go for another rebuild, that needs to be accomplished before you bring the car here. I don't want a 'dead' car sitting around.

If you want to go 2ZZ, that's another kettle of fish!!




Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on February 9, 2019, 18:11
I can help with this. I've 2 engines in the garage. Ones popped but might only be a bearing the others in bits but it's loverly! Happy to donate to the cause. Does this mean I have to bring a engine to ding day in the passenger seat?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mikek on February 9, 2019, 19:13
Not got John. If there is anything to do to help I will.  I have a running engine here if you want it, again it has patchy history but it does run.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on February 9, 2019, 19:20
I'm so sorry to read this John. Do hope it's salvageable.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 19:54
Quote from: Chilli Girl on February  9, 2019, 19:20
I'm so sorry to read this John. Do hope it's salvageable.

Quote from: tomaky on February  9, 2019, 18:11
I can help with this. I've 2 engines in the garage. Ones popped but might only be a bearing the others in bits but it's loverly! Happy to donate to the cause. Does this mean I have to bring a engine to ding day in the passenger seat?

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Quote from: mikek on February  9, 2019, 19:13
Not got John. If there is anything to do to help I will.  I have a running engine here if you want it, again it has patchy history but it does run.

Thanks folks..  I really do appreciate the well wishes and condolences.. 
Thank you as well for the offers of the spare engines - I think the main thing currently is to not "knee jerk" just to get it back up and running, I'm going to attempt to see this as opportunity to consider my position, pray about it and then step out in which ever way that ends up being.

Whilst I'm doing this "non- knee jerking" I'm going to read about K20's and 2ZZ's (these seeming to be the only other engine options that are reasonably well documented so as to make them viable) and enjoy window shopping and perusing co-part and imagining what "could be"..

I do have a question on brakes though - on my drive I found that on first depression the brake pedal would travel almost all the way down and very little braking would occur, upon immediate second depression of the pedal it would firm up and behave normally... is this down to the rust etc and build up on the discs or was there possibly something else not right?

Thanks again to all  ;)

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 9, 2019, 19:59
FYI a 1mz swap is cheaper and more common than K20.
I've never even seen one in the metal.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 20:02
Quote from: 1979scotte on February  9, 2019, 19:59
FYI a 1mz swap is cheaper and more common than K20.
I've never even seen one in the metal.

whoa.. really? 

I guess it's the documentation part of it then - I'd love the idea of it, but would ideally want to do it myself - (bitterly regretting not buying ChrisGB's car and doing the 2GR into it) got any links to any decent documentation as to what is properly required? I had the notion that everything had to be done custom...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on February 9, 2019, 20:11
If I did a proper mr2 I'd probably 2gr hehe

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 20:15
Quote from: Carolyn on February  9, 2019, 15:44
I've a pretty fair idea of what happened - but it's a guess until it's opened up.

I'm fairly confident (by what you have described) that the engine is properly goosed.

Decide what you want to do. 

We can pop your old one back in real quick , or I could pick one up from Deano for not a lot of money.

In my workshop, with the lift, we don't need to drop the subframe, we can do it the easiest way, because the car can be raised over the subframe and most of the exhaust.

With three of us on it, it won't take very long.

The idea would be to get you up and running quickly, then other options can be explored at more leisure.

If you want to go for another rebuild, that needs to be accomplished before you bring the car here. I don't want a 'dead' car sitting around.

If you want to go 2ZZ, that's another kettle of fish!!

Thanks Carolyn  :)

I'll take off the rocker cover and take a peak at the timing as I'm guessing that'll be the most informative part... I'm going to wait till Wednesday to try and form an opinion on what to do, and then work around your and the rest of the gang (jonbill et al) availability and the normal life schedule to try make it up to you if that's the route I go down...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 9, 2019, 20:16
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  9, 2019, 20:02
Quote from: 1979scotte on February  9, 2019, 19:59
FYI a 1mz swap is cheaper and more common than K20.
I've never even seen one in the metal.

whoa.. really? 

I guess it's the documentation part of it then - I'd love the idea of it, but would ideally want to do it myself - (bitterly regretting not buying ChrisGB's car and doing the 2GR into it) got any links to any decent documentation as to what is properly required? I had the notion that everything had to be done custom...

For a 1mz you need engine mounts which headcase can sort a gearbox from a Mk2 and a donor car like an rx300.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 20:21
Quote from: 1979scotte on February  9, 2019, 20:16
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  9, 2019, 20:02
Quote from: 1979scotte on February  9, 2019, 19:59
FYI a 1mz swap is cheaper and more common than K20.
I've never even seen one in the metal.

whoa.. really? 

I guess it's the documentation part of it then - I'd love the idea of it, but would ideally want to do it myself - (bitterly regretting not buying ChrisGB's car and doing the 2GR into it) got any links to any decent documentation as to what is properly required? I had the notion that everything had to be done custom...

For a 1mz you need engine mounts which headcase can sort a gearbox from a Mk2 and a donor car like an rx300.

plus an ECU of some description, notch the subframe... what about driveshafts? It sounds suspiciously simple... I'm going to have to go through @Topdownman (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=18717)  and @Jrichards20s threads to pick through stuff....

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 9, 2019, 20:25
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  9, 2019, 20:21
Quote from: 1979scotte on February  9, 2019, 20:16
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  9, 2019, 20:02
Quote from: 1979scotte on February  9, 2019, 19:59
FYI a 1mz swap is cheaper and more common than K20.
I've never even seen one in the metal.

whoa.. really? 

I guess it's the documentation part of it then - I'd love the idea of it, but would ideally want to do it myself - (bitterly regretting not buying ChrisGB's car and doing the 2GR into it) got any links to any decent documentation as to what is properly required? I had the notion that everything had to be done custom...

For a 1mz you need engine mounts which headcase can sort a gearbox from a Mk2 and a donor car like an rx300.

plus an ECU of some description, notch the subframe... what about driveshafts? It sounds suspiciously simple... I'm going to have to go through @Topdownman (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=18717)  and @Jrichards20s threads to pick through stuff....

Drive shafts are stock.
Ecu comes with donor car.
Splice into 1zz ecu for dash.
It's much harder than that but bet its much cheaper than K20.
In fact a 2gr swap is probably cheaper than K20.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 20:29
Huh... I do like the sound of the V6....it would need to be the 220 version..
But you're also talking more shenanigans with exhaust header etc.. but I guess that's almost normal these days...

I'm going to enjoy reading up more on this :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tricky1138 on February 9, 2019, 20:55
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  9, 2019, 15:07
Quote from: Joesson on February  9, 2019, 13:39
Only just caught up with this
So sorry to hear your bad news John particularly after all your hard work.
But I think the meaning of Jason's words together with your spirit will see this through.

Thanks hey - yeah my next theoretical slot for working on the car is next Wednesday lunchtime..

Done some research and I can hire a trailer for roughly £80:
https://gttowing.co.uk/product/small-medium-brian-james-car-trailer-4.0m-x-1.8m-13ft-1quot-x-5ft-11quot-ct3/
And my S4 is suited to the job and my licence is good - I can tow a max of 3500kg. The Audi is 1600, MR2 is 1000 and the trailer is likely unlikely to be more than 900.
ao if I needed to get it somewhere I could - I guess it'll come down to figuring out what actually the problem is and then the options really...

  • put in my old oil burning 1ZZ
  • put in another rebuilt 1ZZ
  • go down the 2ZZ route
  • go down another engine route
  • strip it for all the parts and then use the money to buy back in - this is incredibly unlikely

Firstly so sorry to hear this John, after all the work you've done. I do hope something better will come out of this.

I see you mentioned getting a trailer if you do need to transport it somewhere.

Please double check what you can tow, as it's not as simple as you think.  I've done towing for work and voluntarily and it's a complete minefield.

By you mentioning 3500kg max, I'm guessing you passed your test after Jan 1997, so whilst you are correct that you can tow 3500kg, that is the max authorised mass (or MAM) in English,  that's the maximum weight of fuĺly loaded car plus fully loaded trailer.

With the trailer above the max weight of it is 2600kg. Whilst the MR2 and trailer combo would be nowhere near that, that's what you also need to look at.

Also, there is the maximum towing weight that your car can tow. I'm sure the S4 is more than powerful enough to tow it, but legally (Not checked 100%) but some  can only tow 1400kg? Even with the lightest of trailers, think you will be over.

Best thing I can think of is to find someone with a bigish 4x4 and either a pre 1997 test, or who has a trailer test, to tow it for you.

Really hope you understand that, as I said it's quite complicated,  but get pulled over and it's points and fines!   :(
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 9, 2019, 21:06
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  9, 2019, 20:29
Huh... I do like the sound of the V6....it would need to be the 220 version..
But you're also talking more shenanigans with exhaust header etc.. but I guess that's almost normal these days...

I'm going to enjoy reading up more on this :)

The vvti version is preferred and the few extra bhp it brings to the party but I would rather talk about the 209 ftlb of torque that no na 4 pot is going to get close to.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 21:15
Quote from: tricky1138 on February  9, 2019, 20:55
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  9, 2019, 15:07
Quote from: Joesson on February  9, 2019, 13:39
Only just caught up with this
So sorry to hear your bad news John particularly after all your hard work.
But I think the meaning of Jason's words together with your spirit will see this through.

Thanks hey - yeah my next theoretical slot for working on the car is next Wednesday lunchtime..

Done some research and I can hire a trailer for roughly £80:
https://gttowing.co.uk/product/small-medium-brian-james-car-trailer-4.0m-x-1.8m-13ft-1quot-x-5ft-11quot-ct3/
And my S4 is suited to the job and my licence is good - I can tow a max of 3500kg. The Audi is 1600, MR2 is 1000 and the trailer is likely unlikely to be more than 900.
ao if I needed to get it somewhere I could - I guess it'll come down to figuring out what actually the problem is and then the options really...

  • put in my old oil burning 1ZZ
  • put in another rebuilt 1ZZ
  • go down the 2ZZ route
  • go down another engine route
  • strip it for all the parts and then use the money to buy back in - this is incredibly unlikely

Firstly so sorry to hear this John, after all the work you've done. I do hope something better will come out of this.

I see you mentioned getting a trailer if you do need to transport it somewhere.

Please double check what you can tow, as it's not as simple as you think.  I've done towing for work and voluntarily and it's a complete minefield.

By you mentioning 3500kg max, I'm guessing you passed your test after Jan 1997, so whilst you are correct that you can tow 3500kg, that is the max authorised mass (or MAM) in English,  that's the maximum weight of fuĺly loaded car plus fully loaded trailer.

With the trailer above the max weight of it is 2600kg. Whilst the MR2 and trailer combo would be nowhere near that, that's what you also need to look at.

Also, there is the maximum towing weight that your car can tow. I'm sure the S4 is more than powerful enough to tow it, but legally (Not checked 100%) but some  can only tow 1400kg? Even with the lightest of trailers, think you will be over.

Best thing I can think of is to find someone with a bigish 4x4 and either a pre 1997 test, or who has a trailer test, to tow it for you.

Really hope you understand that, as I said it's quite complicated,  but get pulled over and it's points and fines!   :(

Hey Tricky - thanks for that....
As far as I know the maximum towing weight is actually 1800 according to the below link:
http://www.uktow.com/towing%20capacity.asp?make=Audi&model1=S4
Yeah I passed in 2001 - but I'm interested to know how I would exceed 3500?

S4 weighs 1600
MR2 weights 1000
Total is 2600 leaving 900kgs till I get to 3500?

But with the maximum towing weight being 1800 - that would mean that the max trailer weight could actually only be 800kgs? So as along as I've gotten a trailer under that I'm good right?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tricky1138 on February 9, 2019, 21:29
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  9, 2019, 21:15
Quote from: tricky1138 on February  9, 2019, 20:55
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  9, 2019, 15:07
Quote from: Joesson on February  9, 2019, 13:39
Only just caught up with this
So sorry to hear your bad news John particularly after all your hard work.
But I think the meaning of Jason's words together with your spirit will see this through.

Thanks hey - yeah my next theoretical slot for working on the car is next Wednesday lunchtime..

Done some research and I can hire a trailer for roughly £80:
https://gttowing.co.uk/product/small-medium-brian-james-car-trailer-4.0m-x-1.8m-13ft-1quot-x-5ft-11quot-ct3/
And my S4 is suited to the job and my licence is good - I can tow a max of 3500kg. The Audi is 1600, MR2 is 1000 and the trailer is likely unlikely to be more than 900.
ao if I needed to get it somewhere I could - I guess it'll come down to figuring out what actually the problem is and then the options really...

  • put in my old oil burning 1ZZ
  • put in another rebuilt 1ZZ
  • go down the 2ZZ route
  • go down another engine route
  • strip it for all the parts and then use the money to buy back in - this is incredibly unlikely

Firstly so sorry to hear this John, after all the work you've done. I do hope something better will come out of this.

I see you mentioned getting a trailer if you do need to transport it somewhere.

Please double check what you can tow, as it's not as simple as you think.  I've done towing for work and voluntarily and it's a complete minefield.

By you mentioning 3500kg max, I'm guessing you passed your test after Jan 1997, so whilst you are correct that you can tow 3500kg, that is the max authorised mass (or MAM) in English,  that's the maximum weight of fuĺly loaded car plus fully loaded trailer.

With the trailer above the max weight of it is 2600kg. Whilst the MR2 and trailer combo would be nowhere near that, that's what you also need to look at.

Also, there is the maximum towing weight that your car can tow. I'm sure the S4 is more than powerful enough to tow it, but legally (Not checked 100%) but some  can only tow 1400kg? Even with the lightest of trailers, think you will be over.

Best thing I can think of is to find someone with a bigish 4x4 and either a pre 1997 test, or who has a trailer test, to tow it for you.

Really hope you understand that, as I said it's quite complicated,  but get pulled over and it's points and fines!   :(

Hey Tricky - thanks for that....
As far as I know the maximum towing weight is actually 1800 according to the below link:
http://www.uktow.com/towing%20capacity.asp?make=Audi&model1=S4
Yeah I passed in 2001 - but I'm interested to know how I would exceed 3500?

S4 weighs 1600
MR2 weights 1000
Total is 2600 leaving 900kgs till I get to 3500?

But with the maximum towing weight being 1800 - that would mean that the max trailer weight could actually only be 800kgs? So as along as I've gotten a trailer under that I'm good right?

I wasn't sure what model yours was,  so quoted 1400 nearly as an example.

Yes in theory if you can find a trailer weighing under 800kg with  a max authorised weight of 1800 you should be ok.

Again, as you also see on that website, it mentions 85%. Whilst not law, the guideline is that you should not tow more that 85% of the weight of the vehicle to prevent the trailer trying to push the car around whilst driving, and having been in an accident where the trailer tried to overtake the towing vehicle before tipping over, it's not  a nice place to be!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 21:33
ah ok - thanks for that though.. in all honestly I'd be creeping along at 55 on the motorway with the biggest stopping distance possible and going as slow as humanly possible when doing residential... I'm in no rush these days..

Thanks for the help!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tricky1138 on February 9, 2019, 21:43
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  9, 2019, 21:33
ah ok - thanks for that though.. in all honestly I'd be creeping along at 55 on the motorway with the biggest stopping distance possible and going as slow as humanly possible when doing residential... I'm in no rush these days..

Thanks for the help!

No worries.  Just had issues with trailers in the past and didn't want you to fall foul of it.

With a bit of a  search, looks like you can get a 1600kg trailer with a 1200kg payload (ie 400kg trailer weight) which would tick all boxes! Now just to find one for hire. Try looking under "lightweight " car trailers. 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on February 9, 2019, 21:45
John wrote:
  I do have a question on brakes though - on my drive I found that on first depression the brake pedal would travel almost all the way down and very little braking would occur, upon immediate second depression of the pedal it would firm up and behave normally... is this down to the rust etc and build up on the discs or was there possibly something else not right?

That sounds like air in the system and it needs bleeding.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2019, 21:51
Quote from: Joesson on February  9, 2019, 21:45
John wrote:
  I do have a question on brakes though - on my drive I found that on first depression the brake pedal would travel almost all the way down and very little braking would occur, upon immediate second depression of the pedal it would firm up and behave normally... is this down to the rust etc and build up on the discs or was there possibly something else not right?

That sounds like air in the system and it needs bleeding.

ah! Excellent! That IS on the list of things to learn how to do...thank you for that!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 11, 2019, 21:18
Let's see shall we?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190211/cb2d29e92bc92b033a29e74e1f64d2ec.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 11, 2019, 21:26
Yes... that would be the cause....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190211/3823c062ae01bbc7d7fafc6246be7941.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 11, 2019, 21:41
I'm missing a toof(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190211/070a1f6843cc2bd75b8fdf0cb58c32cb.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 11, 2019, 21:54
How does that happen?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on February 11, 2019, 21:57
Loose timing chain skipping then chewing?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on February 11, 2019, 21:57
Quote from: tomaky on February 11, 2019, 21:57
Loose timing chain skipping then chewing?

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That was my first guess. Pending seeing if the engine is seized
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 11, 2019, 22:00
Pretty sure timing chain tensioner was set...I had to do it enough times.. Plus this was it's 3rd time on... It's just that it was it's first outing... Plus how did it last 15 mins driving??

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on February 11, 2019, 22:03
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 11, 2019, 22:00
Pretty sure timing chain tensioner was set...I had to do it enough times.. Plus this was it's 3rd time on... It's just that it was it's first outing... Plus how did it last 15 mins driving??

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Chain slap. It'll only hold so long.
The pistons will tell the tale.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 11, 2019, 22:03
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 11, 2019, 22:00
Pretty sure timing chain tensioner was set...I had to do it enough times.. Plus this was it's 3rd time on... It's just that it was it's first outing... Plus how did it last 15 mins driving??

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Maybe just took that long for the tensioner to relax and when it finally did there was some slack somewhere, just enough to make the difference. Did you fit new slippers etc as well?


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 11, 2019, 22:11
Not sure what slippers are??

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 11, 2019, 22:16
Do you mean chain guides? If so, then yes.... Bought the whole kit from mag from them..

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 11, 2019, 22:23
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 11, 2019, 22:16
Do you mean chain guides? If so, then yes.... Bought the whole kit from mag from them..

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Sorry, yeah, chain guides. Wondered if possible it had failed.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 11, 2019, 22:26
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February 11, 2019, 22:23
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 11, 2019, 22:16
Do you mean chain guides? If so, then yes.... Bought the whole kit from mag from them..

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Sorry, yeah, chain guides. Wondered if possible it had failed.


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I can see the exhaust side leaning towards the middle... Haven't stuck my fingers in to see what's what...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 12, 2019, 08:31
Was the exhaust sprocket loose, by any chance??.

The bolt has to be very tight or it will slowly come loose, sprocket wobbles, chain jams on sprocket....

Valves will have hit pistons, I'm afraid. 

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 12, 2019, 08:53
Quote from: Carolyn on February 12, 2019, 08:31
Was the exhaust sprocket loose, by any chance??.

The bolt has to be very tight or it will slowly come loose, sprocket wobbles, chain jams on sprocket....

Valves will have hit pistons, I'm afraid.

The exhaust sprocket was not attached.... when I opened it up it was at an angle.. I could not see the nut that was there before to hold it in place.
I went back and checked my videos and pics from when I was checking the timing and it was definitely on there before!

At least I know that this is not salvageable... ::)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 12, 2019, 08:57
Lots of good bits to go on the outside of another engine.

Get one from MAG, and we'll get it swapped.

Then you can leave the cam cover alone eh? ;D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Mikeymead on February 12, 2019, 19:40
I've just caught up with this thread, Oh dear, this is so sad, all that wasted time and I guess money. Don't really know what else to say :(
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 12, 2019, 21:45
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 12, 2019, 19:40
I've just caught up with this thread, Oh dear, this is so sad, all that wasted time and I guess money. Don't really know what else to say :(

Not wasted.
Experience gained.
It was an epic endeavour.
One that is bound to succeed next time.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 08:16
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 12, 2019, 21:45
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 12, 2019, 19:40
I've just caught up with this thread, Oh dear, this is so sad, all that wasted time and I guess money. Don't really know what else to say :(

Not wasted.
Experience gained.
It was an epic endeavour.
One that is bound to succeed next time.

Cheers guys - I've been compiling research on the various options... nicely colour coded spreadsheet, which depicts via heat map: power, cost and reliability...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Mikeymead on February 13, 2019, 08:33
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 12, 2019, 21:45
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 12, 2019, 19:40
I've just caught up with this thread, Oh dear, this is so sad, all that wasted time and I guess money. Don't really know what else to say :(

Not wasted.
Experience gained.
It was an epic endeavour.
One that is bound to succeed next time.

Very true Scotte, they say you learn by your mistakes.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 13, 2019, 12:11
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 13, 2019, 08:33
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 12, 2019, 21:45
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 12, 2019, 19:40
I've just caught up with this thread, Oh dear, this is so sad, all that wasted time and I guess money. Don't really know what else to say :(

Not wasted.
Experience gained.
It was an epic endeavour.
One that is bound to succeed next time.

Very true Scotte, they say you learn by your mistakes.

They do say it.
Even though it's not true.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Mikeymead on February 13, 2019, 12:16
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 13, 2019, 12:11
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 13, 2019, 08:33
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 12, 2019, 21:45
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 12, 2019, 19:40
I've just caught up with this thread, Oh dear, this is so sad, all that wasted time and I guess money. Don't really know what else to say :(

Not wasted.
Experience gained.
It was an epic endeavour.
One that is bound to succeed next time.

Very true Scotte, they say you learn by your mistakes.

They do say it.
Even though it's not true.
Well some people definitely don't as one of my employees is going to find out.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on February 13, 2019, 20:54
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 13, 2019, 12:16
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 13, 2019, 12:11
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 13, 2019, 08:33
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 12, 2019, 21:45
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 12, 2019, 19:40
I've just caught up with this thread, Oh dear, this is so sad, all that wasted time and I guess money. Don't really know what else to say :(

Not wasted.
Experience gained.
It was an epic endeavour.
One that is bound to succeed next time.

Very true Scotte, they say you learn by your mistakes.

They do say it.
Even though it's not true.
Well some people definitely don't as one of my employees is going to find out.

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Does that mean you're going to give them another chance? I think it does right? [emoji848]
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Mikeymead on February 13, 2019, 21:05
Quote from: jonbill on February 13, 2019, 20:54
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I've just caught up with this thread, Oh dear, this is so sad, all that wasted time and I guess money. Don't really know what else to say :(

Not wasted.
Experience gained.
It was an epic endeavour.
One that is bound to succeed next time.

Very true Scotte, they say you learn by your mistakes.

They do say it.
Even though it's not true.
Well some people definitely don't as one of my employees is going to find out.

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Does that mean you're going to give them another chance? I think it does right? [emoji848]
Well lets see, 23 days off since he started in October, late every day that he is in even though he only has to cycle one mile and I haven't seen him since last Wednesday since his falling out with his dad and going awol. Shame really as I actually had no problems with his work but he seems determined to self distruct. We seem to be digressing some what.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 13, 2019, 22:18
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 13, 2019, 21:05
Quote from: jonbill on February 13, 2019, 20:54
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 13, 2019, 12:16
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 13, 2019, 12:11
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 13, 2019, 08:33
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 12, 2019, 21:45
Quote from: Mikeymead on February 12, 2019, 19:40
I've just caught up with this thread, Oh dear, this is so sad, all that wasted time and I guess money. Don't really know what else to say :(

Not wasted.
Experience gained.
It was an epic endeavour.
One that is bound to succeed next time.

Very true Scotte, they say you learn by your mistakes.

They do say it.
Even though it's not true.
Well some people definitely don't as one of my employees is going to find out.

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Does that mean you're going to give them another chance? I think it does right? [emoji848]
Well lets see, 23 days off since he started in October, late every day that he is in even though he only has to cycle one mile and I haven't seen him since last Wednesday since his falling out with his dad and going awol. Shame really as I actually had no problems with his work but he seems determined to self distruct. We seem to be digressing some what.

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Is he young and British?
It's terrible to say but I find the chaps from Eastern Europe to be far more reliable.
Even if their work isn't always the best they turn up 7days a week.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 22:20
Ummmm guys.... ? Don't suppose we could orient the conversation onto more topical stuff? E.g. how cheaply do you think you can put a Rotrex kit together?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 13, 2019, 22:22
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 22:20
Ummmm guys.... ? Don't suppose we could orient the conversation onto more topical stuff? E.g. how cheaply do you think you can put a Rotrex kit together?

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Rotrex and cheap aren't good bedfellows.
Less complicated to install than a turbo mind.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 22:29
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 13, 2019, 22:22
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 22:20
Ummmm guys.... ? Don't suppose we could orient the conversation onto more topical stuff? E.g. how cheaply do you think you can put a Rotrex kit together?

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Rotrex and cheap aren't good bedfellows.
Less complicated to install than a turbo mind.
Fair enough- I appreciate the price is higher, but I'll keep saving till I get there.
The objective is higher power and reliability.
Se7en are now saying that it's £4100 for the kit MINUS the ECU.
I've been trawling for info and I think I can put together a kit myself (copying the power enterprise design) for significantly less and then get through emu black for the ECU.
I'm leaning towards a MAG 1ZZ and am hopeful to see what a Rotrex, with the zero exhaust and lightened flywheel properly mapped could produce in terms of genuine driving pleasure with little concern over boost spikes, and other turbo related long-term issues...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on February 13, 2019, 22:38
What are concerns that a turbo brings that the rotrex doesn't?
Same amount of parts. Same amount of boost potentially. Same stress on components depending on setup.

As, ChrisGB told me, a turbo/supercharger lives/dies by its map.

You know the triangle; cheap, reliable, powerful. Choose two :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 22:42
Quote from: shnazzle on February 13, 2019, 22:38
What are concerns that a turbo brings that the rotrex doesn't?
Same amount of parts. Same amount of boost potentially. Same stress on components depending on setup.

As, ChrisGB told me, a turbo/supercharger lives/dies by its map.

You know the triangle; cheap, reliable, powerful. Choose two :)
Well. I was going on the theory of Rotrex providing a more linear power increase and this theoretically meaning that there was less stress than a turbo setup....

Plus I'd get to keep my manifold.....
Oh and I'm basically saying that I'm not choosing cheap out of the triangle...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: BahnStormer on February 13, 2019, 22:44
John after our late night (and slightly tipsy) video call on Monday I'm eventually catching up - fromt he video call that timing gear looked pretty shot - seized piston or something like that L(

RE: getting the car up to Carolyn, etc I'm pretty sure you'll be fine with your S4 towing the MR2 - I'd say more stable than a 4x4 given how planted the S4 is! If you have any concerns, my A6 has a tow-bar and I passed my test in 1995, so somehow that means I'm allowed to tow a combined weight of >8000kgs (not that the car would do it)... and you can pay for the unleaded in my car this time as I think s'charged V6  is probably about as thirsty as your V8 ;)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 22:53


Quote from: BahnStormer on February 13, 2019, 22:44
John after our late night (and slightly tipsy) video call on Monday I'm eventually catching up - fromt he video call that timing gear looked pretty shot - seized piston or something like that L(

RE: getting the car up to Carolyn, etc I'm pretty sure you'll be fine with your S4 towing the MR2 - I'd say more stable than a 4x4 given how planted the S4 is! If you have any concerns, my A6 has a tow-bar and I passed my test in 1995, so somehow that means I'm allowed to tow a combined weight of >8000kgs (not that the car would do it)... and you can pay for the unleaded in my car this time as I think s'charged V6  is probably about as thirsty as your V8 ;)

Hey Chris,
Thanks so much man :-)
Plans are in their infancy, but the plan would be to trailer it up mid week and then work on it over a weekend, then either get a lift up there to drive it back down (via an MOT center) or then hire the trailer again to bring it back down and assault the MOT center round mine ..

You're more than welcome to accompany me on these travels!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Ardent on February 13, 2019, 23:16
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 22:42
Well. I was going on the theory of Rotrex providing a more linear power increase and this theoretically meaning that there was less stress than a turbo setup....

Mr T R+D people missed a trick there having gone the turbo route with the TTE. Wonder how that happened?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 23:19
Quote from: Ardent on February 13, 2019, 23:16
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 22:42
Well. I was going on the theory of Rotrex providing a more linear power increase and this theoretically meaning that there was less stress than a turbo setup....

Mr T R+D people missed a trick there having gone the turbo route with the TTE. Wonder how that happened?
Cheaper to implement a turbo and I'm guessing the whole Rotrex thing wasn't so well known back when they were designing the tte setup?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 13, 2019, 23:22
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 22:29
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 13, 2019, 22:22
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 22:20
Ummmm guys.... ? Don't suppose we could orient the conversation onto more topical stuff? E.g. how cheaply do you think you can put a Rotrex kit together?

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Rotrex and cheap aren't good bedfellows.
Less complicated to install than a turbo mind.
Fair enough- I appreciate the price is higher, but I'll keep saving till I get there.
The objective is higher power and reliability.
Se7en are now saying that it's £4100 for the kit MINUS the ECU.
I've been trawling for info and I think I can put together a kit myself (copying the power enterprise design) for significantly less and then get through emu black for the ECU.
I'm leaning towards a MAG 1ZZ and am hopeful to see what a Rotrex, with the zero exhaust and lightened flywheel properly mapped could produce in terms of genuine driving pleasure with little concern over boost spikes, and other turbo related long-term issues...

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Let's see what mine drives like.
Hopefully be able to give you some pointers.
A C30-94 like mine will produce enough boost to blow a 1zz to pieces with the wrong pulley or dodgy boost control.
It flows enough air to make 400bhp though which is nice.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 20, 2019, 14:25
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 13, 2019, 23:22
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 22:29
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 13, 2019, 22:22
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 13, 2019, 22:20
Ummmm guys.... ? Don't suppose we could orient the conversation onto more topical stuff? E.g. how cheaply do you think you can put a Rotrex kit together?

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Rotrex and cheap aren't good bedfellows.
Less complicated to install than a turbo mind.
Fair enough- I appreciate the price is higher, but I'll keep saving till I get there.
The objective is higher power and reliability.
Se7en are now saying that it's £4100 for the kit MINUS the ECU.
I've been trawling for info and I think I can put together a kit myself (copying the power enterprise design) for significantly less and then get through emu black for the ECU.
I'm leaning towards a MAG 1ZZ and am hopeful to see what a Rotrex, with the zero exhaust and lightened flywheel properly mapped could produce in terms of genuine driving pleasure with little concern over boost spikes, and other turbo related long-term issues...

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Let's see what mine drives like.
Hopefully be able to give you some pointers.
A C30-94 like mine will produce enough boost to blow a 1zz to pieces with the wrong pulley or dodgy boost control.
It flows enough air to make 400bhp though which is nice.

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Considering the fact that I have finally put this all together in what I think is an affordable package, I wanted to take some time to talk about the various options available to the Spyder.

That said, I feel uniquely qualified to comment on this subject. I have had pretty much every custom configuration and "kit" that you can have on a Spyder. I've changed my configuration at a bare minimum of once every 6 months (and sometimes twice in 6 months) for the last 5 years! So here are some thoughts, opinions, and observations.

How do the various FI options stack up?

To answer that, I'll try to summarize my experiences with each and explain the good and bad. Please understand that I truly do believe in the old adage of "To Each His Own". Hell, my own opinion has changed over time and I personally have gone back and forth several times, especially after switching from one setup to another and back again. That said, there is no one stop solution that fits everyone. Each of the options we have available fit a particular niche and/or driving style. So please read on and decide for yourself.

Turbo – The turbo offers the biggest low end kick in the pants you can get. However, you have four primary cons; heat, lag, torque, and longevity/maintenance.

Heat – well turbos are hot, period. I just pulled off an MWR kit that routinely ran IAT's that were 30 - 40 degrees above ambient with simple highway driving! Now I could make good power (300+ RWHP) on a 2zz but for how long until the heat started pulling spark and toning it down and in what weather (that is the question)? Especially down here in the hot summers of Houston!

Now don't get me wrong here, if I were going to keep a turbo in kit form, it would be the MWR kit. As far as turbos go, this is the best setup I have had including several custom kits. Matt did a great job with this one, but it is simply not for me.

Now let me qualify that statement. First off, I bought it as a set it and forget it type of setup. The thing to understand here is that I am a complete "performance perfectionist". I monitor and log everything and just sort of expect everything to be perfect at all times. The MWR kit was great, but the perfectionist in me wasn't happy with the IAT's of an AIR/AIR intercooler. So it wasn't but a few days into it that I started making plans to pull the air/air and install my air/water based design. Then I was going to change this, then that, and by the time I was done the price has escalated to a point where I did not want to go. So I decided to sell it and go in another direction not to mention the resurgence of the Rotrex kit as well as plans I had for another spyder.

Now back to the MWR kit. If you are looking at a turbo, I would advise you to stay away from the Hass or turbokits.com unit. Compared to the MWR kit it is a joke with a ridiculous intercooler and scoop setup. The IC is about half the size of the MWR and it doesn't cut it in my climate nor does the rest of the kit in general. The MWR kit is superior in every way you can imagine.

Lag - The GT28R is a great little turbo with quick power, the GT28RS better suited for higher numbers but more lag, and the GT2871r I wouldn't touch with a 10' pole. Had it, didn't like it. In fact, I've had each of these turbos plus two different models on my old Top Secret setup.

Oh no he didn't, he said lag, "lag doesn't exist it is really boost threshold" you are talking about! Whatever. Lag is lag is lag. Let me explain. Say you are in the car on the road cruising at 50 mph in 5th gear. Punch the throttle with any of these turbos and there is a delay. Compared to a supercharger it feels like a squishy pedal or a faulty drive by wire. Things just don't happen instantly. You press the pedal to the floor, you start hearing this whoosh as the turbo spools and power builds, then it all goes crazy. The smaller the turbo the less the delay, but it is still there. That is unless you have been running it hard, let off the gas, and punch it again. Otherwise, THERE IS A DELAY I don't care what you call it.

Some people say there is no lag above a certain rpm. Whatever. If you are racing and in the power band WITH the turbo spooled, OK. Been there, done that. However, for every day use on the street whenever you press the gas this is not the case. After driving a supercharger for so long it is just weird to "wait" even if what comes is initially stronger than a SC and sets you back in your seat a little deeper.

Torque/Drivability – something to seriously consider before you make the plunge. Yes, a turbo can make VERY impressive low end torque numbers, especially on a dyno when it is strapped down.

However, consider these questions. How much of that can you actually put to the ground? What are you going to have to do to your car to keep the wheels from spinning hilariously? Do you have an LSD and have you factored that and a monster clutch into the equation that might change the way the car feels? Do you want a drag car or a well balanced track car? It is your choice, I just put that out there as many people don't know exactly what they are asking for when they say they want low end. They look at a dyno and say that a turbo has more under the curve, "I want a flat torque curve, the flatter the better".. So on and so on.. However, most people don't have a proper frame of reference and don't know exactly what this means in real life especially at different power levels. It is simple really, go above 225 - 250 ft/lbs in the lower rpm range and it is wheel spin city. First gear can quickly become useless especially with a bad torque/tire combo. Throw in an inexperienced driver and it can be down right dangerous.

"Dangerous he said, but I'm a great driver!" Well, take it from someone that knows a wild-ass ride can also quickly become limiting. Too wild and it can become unpredictable, scary, and yes; dangerous. Not to mention the fact that once you start globbing on all that rubber to stop the wheel spin you start changing the handling characteristics of the car. It can leave the average person chasing their tale in a wild fury of mods without a plan that ends in disgust and a quick "For Sale" post in the Private Sales Forum.

I guess I should also mention top end torque. The typical setup that I have had involves the GT28 series of turbos. These seem to fall off at the top of the rpm range without fail. The powerband then becomes weird. Driving a turbo can feel a bit like this; press the gas, wait, getting it, getting it, going faster, BAM, hold on for dear life, falling off, falling off, the excitement dies down and it is time to shift.

Now you can get around this in a lot of ways. WI, air/water intercooler, electronic boost controller, etc. None of which are considered in the price of a traditional "kit" and all come at a substantial cost. Not to mention the fact that you have to re-tune to compensate with most of these options.

As with anything, to get the most out of this type of setup there is a lot more that is not included in any kit of which I am aware. I guess the dream machine in the turbo world for me would involve the following; air/water intercooler, external wastegate, AVC-r, fully programmable Aquamist WI system, Moroso Oil pan, Oil cooler, a monster clutch, engine bay fans, 245's (or better) on the rear, fender work and/or a wide body, etc. = money

Longevity/Maintenance – this is where you have to be careful with a turbo or at least well prepared. A turbo is typically the hardest to live with by a wide margin. You need either experience or a well tuned and professionally installed setup for longevity and less maintenance. A very large number of spyderchatters have gone turbo, only to end up pulling it off and selling their cars because they get tired of dealing with all of the issues 

Basically, there are several major areas of concern. First, you are strapping on a device that can easily make enough boost to pop your motor if things don't go right. You also have something on your car that can easily pop your motor if you give that manual boost controller you bought and installed just one turn too many, like SO many people end up doing at some point in time.

Second, it all goes back to the heat issue. Turbos are HOT. They look hot, they run hot, they feel hot, and they even smell hot. Hell, I'd bet you could fry an egg in the rear of most turbo spyders after a drive to work and back without ever hitting boost! There are however ways to minimize this but it is usually not a part of any kit and no matter what, is an ongoing challenge. You also have to wonder about the impact of so much heat being introduced to an aluminum cylinder head that was not designed for this type of abuse.

However, I don't want to over play the latter, and relatively speaking this is probably a more long-term type of concern than anything else. That said, most turbo owners that aren't capable of dealing with the short term headaches never make it far enough to worry about negative long-term effects 

Lastly, complexity due to all of the above. It is very easy to get worn down by burnt oil, smoke, boost creep, smoke on startup, melted hoses and wires, running poorly due to all of the above. The list really goes on and on. Unless you buy a well thought out kit like the MWR AND LEAVE IT ALONE, and/or have it professionally installed, it can be a bit tedious.

TRD SC (MP45) – A milder upgrade that gives +2zz performance. Faster acceleration, low rev, low torque fun. Makes it great for lazy shifting and pulling from 2k in any gear  Not a power house, but it turns the Spyder into a little monster that remains very controllable.

However, it is prone to heat soak as it does not allow for an intercooler. Your RWHP will vary wildly with atmospheric temperatures. The best solution is a custom WI system that also compensates for IAT's but this can get tricky at best.

Heat – none to worry about as far as engine bay temps. However, these blowers are very inefficient and IAT's can quickly become an issue without WI.

Lag – absolutely none. These things pull from pretty much any rpm that you can be at while in gear 

Torque/Drivability – one of the best. This little thing feels like a bump in liters. Besides the noise, it is hard to know it is even there. It simply feels like you put a bigger motor in your car.

Longevity/Maintenance – Probably the best on the list. It is pretty much a set it and forget it type system.


TRD SC (M62) – A custom built improvement on the TRD SC but there is only one that I know of  It was a really nice ride that helped fill a gap between the TRD and a turbo but it still came up short.

Heat – none to worry about as far as engine bay temps. However, these blowers are very inefficient and IAT's can quickly become an issue without WI.

Lag – absolutely none. These things pull from pretty much any rpm that you can be at while in gear

Torque/Drivability – one of the best. This little thing feels like a bump in liters. Besides the noise, it is hard to know it is even there. It simply feels like you put a bigger motor in your car.

Longevity/Maintenance – Second best on the list. It is pretty much a set it and forget it type system. It does require some custom tuning and calibration of the WI system, but once done it is care free for 50 – 60k miles at a time.

The big problem here is what people try to do with them  Number one, the more you up the boost, the higher the parasitic lag, the more heat, the more it gets inefficient. These things are designed to operate in the 8 - 9 psi range for peak efficiency, even then the older models are heat magnets.

The first thing people try to do is install a smaller pulley, makes more torque, but usually not anymore top end. Performance then starts to suffer exponentially as boost goes up and heat soak occurs. That is unless you are in really good air. I made some kick butt numbers before in freezing temps, but guess what, that all changed on warm days

The next thing people try to do that makes absolutely no sense, is they try and install an ever larger unit. But guess what, the larger the SC, the more air, thus the higher the boost and it starts all over again. This is one of the reasons the carver charger failed, it was ill conceived from day one, I told him so, it just took him a lot longer and many dollars later to figure it out for himself.....

Rotrex – oh, the Rotrex. Well, this has actually turned out to be my overall honest favorite when looking at a "Track Car" or for the person that is interested in maintaining honest to goodness drivability.

Heat – this is where the Rotrex shines. My setup like the Stage II or III utilizes an Air/Water intercooler. These typically run IAT's of 17f above ambient. Boosted runs typically move up 4 degrees or so depending on various circumstances then quickly drop back down at the end of a run. The Rotrex itself adds no heat to the engine bay what-so-ever.

Lag – the rotrex has no lag in any way shape or form. In fact, it flows more air than the car needs at idle  Therefore, ANYTIME you press the gas it runs stronger than NA period.

Torque/Drivability – this is one of selling points of this setup in my mind. The torque curve of this system is a bit unconventional in that it climbs steadily and peaks at redline.

Looking at a dyno of a ROtrex car, you can see that it makes nice controllable power that you can use on a track or the street at any rpm in any gear. It FEELS, just like you have a larger motor in that car at every rpm. More than that, since the torque climbs with rpms so does acceleration.

It is really odd in comparison to other power adders. You see, with a turbo, it gives you a bigger kick down low and then starts to fall off. It is wild, but with a "let down" at the end. The Rotrex on the other hand accelerates faster and faster as you go. It is like being in a rocket with an endless increase on the throttle until you have to change gears. It simply gets faster and faster and faster.

Torque production aside, the Rotrex and the GT28rs end up in pretty much the same neighborhood in regards to top end HP. However there is a big difference, I have made 325 RWP on a 2zz'd Rotrex that I would let my mother drive to the store and back without hesitation!

Really? Please explain this! Well, it is simple really, power is there when you need it or want it. Basically, a Rotrex drives around town like it has a bigger motor and pulls stronger at any rpm. However, it doesn't go wild and put you in a spin with 2% more throttle input than you thought you should have applied  Need more power, downshift to raise rpms. It is really that simple.

Couple a built 1zz or a stock 2zz and a rotrex and my goodness. You end up with a 325 RWHP car that Grandma can drive. I'm dead serious. You can drive it to work and still let your wife drive it to get groceries! Well, maybe flowers, chocolate, and/or to rape your wallet at the mall. Our cars don't hold many groceries

Longevity/Maintenance – as far as longevity is concerned, this one ranks up there in the neighborhood with the TRD or Eaton style SC. The rotrex itself is a little more hardy and the fluid is a lot easier to change. If it wasn't for the plumbing involved, I would rate it higher than an eaton but to be fair it loses a point with every hose clamp and silicone hose

However, one of the beauties of the Rotrex is that it can grow with you and your wallet. You can start out by putting a basic kit on a stock 1zz. If you ever decide to build your motor or go 2zz, the Rotrex goes right along. The same design was built to work on a stock 1zz, built 1zz, stock 2zz, or even a built 2zz!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 20, 2019, 14:27
Snr mgmt have agreed to discuss options tonight...  :-\

Part of me wants to be told that I have £100 and she reckons I should go 2ZZ just for the heck of it - a nice challenge!

But I'm hoping for 1ZZ from MAG, and then one day go down the rotrex route as per Web3.0 design.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Nvy on February 20, 2019, 15:15
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 20, 2019, 14:27
Snr mgmt have agreed to discuss options tonight...  :-\

Part of me wants to be told that I have £100 and she reckons I should go 2ZZ just for the heck of it - a nice challenge!

But I'm hoping for 1ZZ from MAG, and then one day go down the rotrex route as per Web3.0 design.

A 2zz + rotrex makes it for a rly nice package. If I were you with wrecked engine and so on, id go 2zz + a mild rebuild kit i.e. replace the main parts that wear first and do a checkup of everything and later down the road add a rotrex. A mild built 2zz wouldnt take lots of parts but mild built 1zz would:

1zz: Pistons, rods, bearings.
2zz: Pistons, bearings. Pistons depending on the brand can require a sleeve or not.

At the end of the day good 2zz > 1zz for me at least because its the same price but 2zz is miles better in terms of breading capabilities.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 20, 2019, 15:34
Quote from: Nvy on February 20, 2019, 15:15
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 20, 2019, 14:27
Snr mgmt have agreed to discuss options tonight...  :-\

Part of me wants to be told that I have £100 and she reckons I should go 2ZZ just for the heck of it - a nice challenge!

But I'm hoping for 1ZZ from MAG, and then one day go down the rotrex route as per Web3.0 design.

A 2zz + rotrex makes it for a rly nice package. If I were you with wrecked engine and so on, id go 2zz + a mild rebuild kit i.e. replace the main parts that wear first and do a checkup of everything and later down the road add a rotrex. A mild built 2zz wouldnt take lots of parts but mild built 1zz would:

1zz: Pistons, rods, bearings.
2zz: Pistons, bearings. Pistons depending on the brand can require a sleeve or not.

At the end of the day good 2zz > 1zz for me at least because its the same price but 2zz is miles better in terms of breading capabilities.

Don't get me wrong, I like the idea of a 2ZZ or more - I like the idea of more power. I couldn't really care if it was a 2ZZ or a 1ZZ.
In terms of costs, both engines new from MAG are comparable - however the 2ZZ will require a significant amount of additionally components in order to do the swap and the pushes the cost up even further.

In the event I found an old 2ZZ for cheap off of copart, I could then work at removing it and selling off the parts to cover costs more - but then it would still be an unknown entity..

Anyway... I'll chat about it tonight, but I'm still keen on going with 1ZZ plus FI later on.. I think i'd be good with 200 whp and then some serious lightening..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Nvy on February 20, 2019, 15:46
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 20, 2019, 15:34
Quote from: Nvy on February 20, 2019, 15:15
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 20, 2019, 14:27
Snr mgmt have agreed to discuss options tonight...  :-\

Part of me wants to be told that I have £100 and she reckons I should go 2ZZ just for the heck of it - a nice challenge!

But I'm hoping for 1ZZ from MAG, and then one day go down the rotrex route as per Web3.0 design.

A 2zz + rotrex makes it for a rly nice package. If I were you with wrecked engine and so on, id go 2zz + a mild rebuild kit i.e. replace the main parts that wear first and do a checkup of everything and later down the road add a rotrex. A mild built 2zz wouldnt take lots of parts but mild built 1zz would:

1zz: Pistons, rods, bearings.
2zz: Pistons, bearings. Pistons depending on the brand can require a sleeve or not.

At the end of the day good 2zz > 1zz for me at least because its the same price but 2zz is miles better in terms of breading capabilities.

Don't get me wrong, I like the idea of a 2ZZ or more - I like the idea of more power. I couldn't really care if it was a 2ZZ or a 1ZZ.
In terms of costs, both engines new from MAG are comparable - however the 2ZZ will require a significant amount of additionally components in order to do the swap and the pushes the cost up even further.

In the event I found an old 2ZZ for cheap off of copart, I could then work at removing it and selling off the parts to cover costs more - but then it would still be an unknown entity..

Anyway... I'll chat about it tonight, but I'm still keen on going with 1ZZ plus FI later on.. I think i'd be good with 200 whp and then some serious lightening..

For sure, 1zz is fine and even better if you build it. I will be building mine and will go either big ass turbo 7163 or c30-94 down the line and for now a small turbo will do just fine for 200 whp.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 20, 2019, 16:38
Although I agree with web on the most part I believe these opinions were written some time ago.
Turbo and electronic tech is constantly evolving.

Also he doesn't mention a thing about V6 which we all know are be far the best thing ever ;p
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on February 20, 2019, 17:05
Correction Flat*

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on February 21, 2019, 16:21
Anyway, how have the negotiations gone.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 21, 2019, 17:34
Quote from: tomaky on February 21, 2019, 16:21
Anyway, how have the negotiations gone.

Yes what is happening @jvanzyl (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=22834)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 21, 2019, 17:34
Quote from: tomaky on February 21, 2019, 16:21
Anyway, how have the negotiations gone.
Yeah. didn't start....I shall bide my time... Watching.... Waiting....

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 24, 2019, 16:45
Well today has been quite amazing!
It started with my phone going a bit nuts last night when I was at a wedding and not being able to look at it.... When I did sneak a quick look it was very clear that there were a couple of amazing  deals going. 
Fast forward to today and with the kindness and help of Carolyn, and Shinys gracious stepping aside for someone who doesn't know the rules (me) and I have now got a new (to me) engine and PPE manifold PLUS sports cat!

Which is frankly amazing as the sports cat deal fell through recently, and I'd likely sell my unfitted zero manifold to fund these changes... So yeah... Hallelujah! [emoji16]

Now I just need to get my car up to Carolyn's and organise a weekend of fun/hard work.... And then I might get my car back!

Anyone know if you're supposed to wrap a PPE? I'm assuming NOT as it's mild steel....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190224/c810f1af97d28d6879608433774af1b3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190224/8bff6c1866426b67817ec9763c15fd67.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190224/14236a471ee27d5650104c728ffb18f6.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 24, 2019, 19:37
Right, it's the shopping and to do list time for an engine swap..
To buy:
- 1 X new oil filter
- 5L 5-30 oil
- bunch of containers to catch gearbox oil, and coolant so it can be reused..

I can totally run the new engine on the existing exhaust manifold and cat, but in the event it's possible to put in the PPE then I'll need:
- Gaskets for exhaust manifold ( TBD)
- 3x post cat O2 sensors (TBD)

To do:
Put in wiring for oil pressure gauge
Get date booked for engine swap
Get trailer booked for this





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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 24, 2019, 20:14
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 24, 2019, 19:37
Right, it's the shopping and to do list time for an engine swap..
To buy:
- 1 X new oil filter
- 5L 5-30 oil
- bunch of containers to catch gearbox oil, and coolant so it can be reused..

I can totally run the new engine on the existing exhaust manifold and cat, but in the event it's possible to put in the PPE then I'll need:
- Gaskets for exhaust manifold ( TBD)
- 3x post cat O2 sensors (TBD)

To do:
Put in wiring for oil pressure gauge
Get date booked for engine swap
Get trailer booked for this





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There'll be more.. driveshaft gaiters for a start!  Get the car here and we'll write a list.  Got all the fluid catching kit in the workshop.  Plus I get trade discount on stuff like oil.
Don't expect it all to be done in one weekend.  It might be... it might not.  Best not to rush.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 24, 2019, 20:17
Oh yes!
Forgot about those..
How are you doing for space? I can trailer mine up and swap out your blue and store that round mine till my silver is done if it helps?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on February 24, 2019, 20:21
Will a new clutch be on your list John?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 24, 2019, 20:26
Quote from: Joesson on February 24, 2019, 20:21
Will a new clutch be on your list John?
Don't think so... Last we checked 8 miles ago it was fine!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 24, 2019, 20:27
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 24, 2019, 20:17
Oh yes!
Forgot about those..
How are you doing for space? I can trailer mine up and swap out your blue and store that round mine till my silver is done if it helps?

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There's enough space.  Blue is under the tent, but can be moved under power.  Probably. we'll move blue and put yours there until we're ready to put it on the lift.  Blue won't block the works up if I want to use the lift. 

Get it up here and we'll sort it.

Slow down!  All will be good.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 25, 2019, 09:55
ah yes I forgot you sold the Cobra..

OK so current list:
To buy:
- 1 X new oil filter - think I actually might have this already as I was prepared for the last engine
- 5L 5-30 oil - think I actually might have this already as I was prepared for the last engine
- bunch of containers to catch gearbox oil, and coolant so it can be reused..
- Driveshaft gaiters

I can totally run the new engine on the existing exhaust manifold and cat, but in the event it's possible to put in the PPE then I'll need:
- Gaskets for exhaust manifold ( TBD)
- 3x post cat O2 sensors (TBD)

To do:
Take battery out and leave it on charge
Put in wiring for oil pressure gauge
Get date booked for engine swap
Get car insurance done
Get trailer booked for this
swap engine
bleed the brakes!
MOT
Tax
Alignment


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 25, 2019, 15:57
I took the liberty of cleaning and lubing the throttle body and idle air control.

As Pat will tell you, they don't like sitting around unused.

Good job I did, they needed it.

Better than doing it once the engine is in.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 25, 2019, 16:07
Quote from: Carolyn on February 25, 2019, 15:57
I took the liberty of cleaning and lubing the throttle body and idle air control.

As Pat will tell you, they don't like sitting around unused.

Good job I did, they needed it.

Better than doing it once the engine is in.
Thank you Carolyn![emoji16]
I've booked the trailer for Wednesday next week. Planning on being up with you the following weekend... Does that work for you?
@jonbill are you available as well?
As you say we should take our time so happy to stretch it out if needed...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on February 25, 2019, 18:34
So that's the trick. Get an engine, deposit if at Carolyn's, then wait long enough for her to have taken the liberties to rebuild it bit by bit
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 25, 2019, 18:45
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 25, 2019, 16:07
Quote from: Carolyn on February 25, 2019, 15:57
I took the liberty of cleaning and lubing the throttle body and idle air control.

As Pat will tell you, they don't like sitting around unused.

Good job I did, they needed it.

Better than doing it once the engine is in.
Thank you Carolyn![emoji16]
I've booked the trailer for Wednesday next week. Planning on being up with you the following weekend... Does that work for you?
@jonbill (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=23089) are you available as well?
As you say we should take our time so happy to stretch it out if needed...

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That will be fine, so long as it's cool with John.  I'll take the clutch and flywheel of it then?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 25, 2019, 19:17
Quote from: Carolyn on February 25, 2019, 18:45
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 25, 2019, 16:07
Quote from: Carolyn on February 25, 2019, 15:57
I took the liberty of cleaning and lubing the throttle body and idle air control.

As Pat will tell you, they don't like sitting around unused.

Good job I did, they needed it.

Better than doing it once the engine is in.
Thank you Carolyn![emoji16]
I've booked the trailer for Wednesday next week. Planning on being up with you the following weekend... Does that work for you?
@jonbill (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=23089) are you available as well?
As you say we should take our time so happy to stretch it out if needed...

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That will be fine, so long as it's cool with John.  I'll take the clutch and flywheel of it then?
Cool ok.
Yeah I suppose- thank you!, very happy to do it when I get up the? Have you got it on the engine stand already?! Silly question I guess!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on February 25, 2019, 19:32
No it's securely strapped to one of my wheel dollies, so it's easy to move and will be ready for the flywheel, clutch and gearbox to be mounted.

It doesn't need to be opened up, so there's no reason to put it on the stand.

I'm just trying to cut down on the amount of work we have to do on the weekend. 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on February 25, 2019, 20:10
So weekend of 9/10? I should be good for that [emoji108]
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 25, 2019, 20:57
Quote from: jonbill on February 25, 2019, 20:10
So weekend of 9/10? I should be good for that [emoji108]

Awesome stuff! Thank you!
So we'll get there for like 0730 yeah?  ;)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on February 25, 2019, 23:27


Quote from: jvanzyl on February 25, 2019, 20:57
Quote from: jonbill on February 25, 2019, 20:10
So weekend of 9/10? I should be good for that [emoji108]

Awesome stuff! Thank you!
So we'll get there for like 0730 yeah?  ;)

Perfect. Have brekky ready, I'll be along for 9!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 28, 2019, 23:27
Started prepping everything for the next swap..
Battery out
Airbox and inlet piping out
Fuel injectors out (with the little rubber o rings on the bottom)
Can't remember how the fuel rail disconnects though??
Heatshield out
5 nuts from top of exhaust manifold all loosened

I'll need to Jack the car up to get the manifold and cat out next...
Rear bin didn't get put back in after last time
CV joint gaiters arrived so there the box

Other than that I'm just trying to add number labels where appropriate so things can be quickly disconnected and reconnect when needed..

Got my oil and filter

Still need to find the ARP lubricant and pack the thread lock..
Oh and put the battery on charge.. And take out the spark plugs..(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190228/80cd3056f34e2f4dd598d75eeca794c5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190228/bd7ec48f04e058bc38b9e2bb9a1187ee.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190228/768f41008461e4f872788f4e529d28b5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190228/2d2b7a13445cf9628e79345554e5e9b5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190228/d4a333b13433bcbbd75e8f5cdec18005.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 1, 2019, 14:22
OK So first task was to find the ARP bolt lubricant... erm... I think this sachet is it? Can anyone verify that this is the same type of sachet that they got with their ARP Flywheel bolts?

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The rest is basically just pics of removing the cat converter and the exhaust manifold.
There is a bit of damage to the crush ring from the cat to the exhaust - reckon it's alright??
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:-\
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So still got to take out the sparks and put the battery on charge and keep trying to disconnect and label where appropriate..

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 1, 2019, 14:25
That will really help the process.

I think you've taken it far enough for now.

Good job!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 1, 2019, 14:29
Quote from: Carolyn on March  1, 2019, 14:25
That will really help the process.

I think you've taken it far enough for now.

Good job!

Glad to hear it... do you have any thoughts on the sachet of flybolt lube? I can remember you saying put it away and keep it... which I thought I did.. but I can't remember if I put the sachet in the flywheel box (literally binned on monday) or if this is it..

Oh and can you tell me how to disconnect the fuel rail? I don't want to just pull at it?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 1, 2019, 15:06
Don't worry about the grease.  I've got stuff that will suffice. (Bring that little pack, though - it might be the stuff??)

The fuel rail connects via its hose between the engine and the bulkhead.  White plastic clip that you have to squeeze and pull.  Worry not - we'll be right there doing the clutch cylinder, the engine mount and main cooling hose. 

You could take the battery tray out...

Once it's on the lift (Wednesday), I can do a few bits over the next couple of days.  The further we're on the better for the weekend.

Remind me to drain the geaebox and engine coolant as soon as it's on the lift. (That way it can dribble overnight).
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 1, 2019, 15:12
ah ok - yeah I think I remember the connector - I'll remove the batter tray and see if I can get my hand round at all to disconnect it.

Cool - what did you think of the gasket from the cat to the exhaust? There's a tiny bit of damage on the side which I think happened as I was getting the cat out.. reckon it'll be ok? I can always bring some exhaust paste with me...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 1, 2019, 15:23
Just putting this here for reference:
https://cdn.arp-bolts.com/instructions/103-2802.pdf

Loctite 242
70lbs torque

Spark plugs
Battery tray
Fuel rail (if possible)

Exhaust manifold(s)
Heat wrap
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 1, 2019, 15:34
Quote from: jvanzyl on March  1, 2019, 15:12
ah ok - yeah I think I remember the connector - I'll remove the batter tray and see if I can get my hand round at all to disconnect it.

Cool - what did you think of the gasket from the cat to the exhaust? There's a tiny bit of damage on the side which I think happened as I was getting the cat out.. reckon it'll be ok? I can always bring some exhaust paste with me...

It'll be fine.  Paste we have.

It's easiest to reach up from underneath to unhook the fuel hose. (if the car is still on stands) if not, never mind.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on March 1, 2019, 15:49
You've done plenty John time for a rest.
Things will be easier at Carolyn's on the ramp.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 1, 2019, 15:57
Quote from: Carolyn on March  1, 2019, 15:34

It'll be fine.  Paste we have.

It's easiest to reach up from underneath to unhook the fuel hose. (if the car is still on stands) if not, never mind.

Ok, yeah I'll leave that for now as it'll mean disconnecting the middle nappy and then trying to store the nasty thing..

@1979scotte (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=20268) thanks man... I'm really looking forward to getting this new engine in and running... I really miss just being in my car and driving it...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 1, 2019, 17:36
How are you for stainless ties for wrapping the manifold? I've got plenty spare if you want any and I'm due to post some buckets back tomorrow anyway.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 1, 2019, 19:14
Quote from: Call the midlife! on March  1, 2019, 17:36
How are you for stainless ties for wrapping the manifold? I've got plenty spare if you want any and I'm due to post some buckets back tomorrow anyway.


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Well I've got the ones that come with the wrap- haven't counted them yet, and Carolyn says she's go a few... Wouldn't say no!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 1, 2019, 19:16
Quote from: jvanzyl on March  1, 2019, 19:14
Quote from: Call the midlife! on March  1, 2019, 17:36
How are you for stainless ties for wrapping the manifold? I've got plenty spare if you want any and I'm due to post some buckets back tomorrow anyway.


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Well I've got the ones that come with the wrap- haven't counted them yet, and Carolyn says she's go a few... Wouldn't say no!

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I'll slip a handful in, looking at the length of those pipes I don't imagine one at each end will be enough [emoji23]


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 2, 2019, 21:58
Thanks man!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 2, 2019, 22:00
So quite a nice chilled evening

Took out spark plugs, had a look down the bores - couldn't see anything, no disparity between the height of the corresponding pistons...

And basically just got things together really..

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Battery on charge
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Found my ARP paste! yay!
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Took out the battery tray and detached as many as of the grounding and live cables that I could see and labled them
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 6, 2019, 13:47
Rubbish weather today but I've gotten the trailer from the rental place- it's a very nice place called GT towing and they are good at what they do and ALWAYS super polite and professional...

Hoping I don't get any hate notes for taking up two parking bays....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190306/04434702a5f54236d2269aba29479fd2.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: BahnStormer on March 6, 2019, 18:55
It starts.... Rushden in 2h.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 6, 2019, 19:03
Quote from: BahnStormer on March  6, 2019, 18:55
It starts.... Rushden in 2h.

Thanks for keeping me informed....
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 6, 2019, 20:33
It's in the workshop.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 6, 2019, 20:37
And so it begins
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on March 6, 2019, 21:55
Glad it all went well
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 6, 2019, 22:09
Trailer nicely tucked away in garage - Chris and I are off to celebrate with a McDonald's...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 7, 2019, 09:53
Many thanks to @BahnStormer (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=24604)  for helping me out yesterday - totally would have had series issues trying to do it by myself!

And also big thanks to @Carolyn (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=22891)  for taking in my smile machine :-)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: BahnStormer on March 7, 2019, 09:58
Quote from: jvanzyl on March  7, 2019, 09:53
Many thanks to @BahnStormer (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=24604)  for helping me out yesterday - totally would have had series issues trying to do it by myself!

And also big thanks to @Carolyn (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=22891)  for taking in my smile machine :-)

Was a pretty uneventful road trip, but a worthwhile one: getting John's smile machine up to the clinic and also eventually getting to thank Carolyn in person for all the help over the last couple of years!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 7, 2019, 12:20
Top of engine all unhooked.  Suspension sufficiently disconnected...

Will be out with another hour's work at most.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on March 7, 2019, 12:23
Good to see the light getting closer and brighter and the end of that there tunnel!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 7, 2019, 12:29
Quote from: Carolyn on March  7, 2019, 12:20
Top of engine all unhooked.  Suspension sufficiently disconnected...

Will be out with another hour's work at most.
Great stuff! Thank you Carolyn!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on March 7, 2019, 17:04
Brilliant to see the smile machine is where it should be at Carolyns!  Well done all. :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: dan944 on March 7, 2019, 18:28
Big up to you John, Caroline, and all of the supporters on this club. I honestly don't know where else you'd find this hospitality
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on March 8, 2019, 08:42
What's the plan then? When are we starting?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 8, 2019, 08:45
We're getting there for 9 am ready to start, I'm bringing lunch for all four of us....

And erm finish at 5? That way I can get back in time to put the kids to bed...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on March 8, 2019, 08:54
Great,  see you in the morning.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 8, 2019, 13:06
Another job out of the way.

Don't even think about wrapping a Zero on the car.  Much harder to do than a Toyosport.  Pipes closer together.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 8, 2019, 13:08
Quote from: Carolyn on March  8, 2019, 13:06
Another job out of the way.

Don't even think about wrapping a Zero on the car.  Much harder to do than a Toyosport.  Pipes closer together.

;D Thank you Carolyn! I take it I had enough of the wrap and @Call the midlife! (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=24360) 's metal ties were sufficient??
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 8, 2019, 13:11
Check out how neat it is!!! [emoji16]

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 8, 2019, 13:14
Quote from: jvanzyl on March  8, 2019, 13:08
Quote from: Carolyn on March  8, 2019, 13:06
Another job out of the way.

Don't even think about wrapping a Zero on the car.  Much harder to do than a Toyosport.  Pipes closer together.

;D Thank you Carolyn! I take it I had enough of the wrap and @Call the midlife! (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=24360) 's metal ties were sufficient??

Just enough of everything.  :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 8, 2019, 14:31
Quote from: jvanzyl on March  8, 2019, 13:08
Quote from: Carolyn on March  8, 2019, 13:06
Another job out of the way.

Don't even think about wrapping a Zero on the car.  Much harder to do than a Toyosport.  Pipes closer together.

;D Thank you Carolyn! I take it I had enough of the wrap and @Call the midlife! (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=24360) 's metal ties were sufficient??
Aaah, see I thought it was the PPE header you were wrapping, hence the extra ties. I only used 4 extra ones on the Zero too but had ordered a pack of 100 as you never know when they might come in handy.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 9, 2019, 10:52
So far...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190309/7798ee1c03153917868f0e728a99a82d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190309/8dbae70b0d66f7ac34c2d3890da0b81b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190309/766873f4f81e139c0a333ed0998b2769.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 9, 2019, 13:36
It's all happenin' at the zoo....  oh wrong thread!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 9, 2019, 15:48
The engine is in.

Lot's of connecting up to do tomorrow.

Good job done by all.
8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on March 9, 2019, 17:47
A good job and in plenty of time for John to get back to tuck the kids in bed.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 9, 2019, 18:49
Very nice peepz :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on March 9, 2019, 18:51
Why isn't it finished?
Come on people put a proper shift in.

Runs and hides.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 9, 2019, 19:42
Quote from: Carolyn on March  9, 2019, 15:48
The engine is in.

Lot's of connecting up to do tomorrow.

Good job done by all.
8) 8) 8)
Many thanks to Carolyn and Jonbill for making today possible!

Looking forward to finishing it tomorrow and getting to hear it going again!

Got back 1745 and was deployed straight to kids bedtime duties... Now I have to go and fish out some massive dead rat from under the shed...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on March 9, 2019, 20:49
Quote from: 1979scotte on March  9, 2019, 18:51
Why isn't it finished?
Come on people put a proper shift in.

Runs and hides.
We needed something to do tomorrow.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 10, 2019, 10:15
Steady progress.  Bloody cold though!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 10, 2019, 11:59
Sorry to gatecrash but it's almost relevant and I know there's a lot of experienced eyes on this thread.
Should there be some form of gasket/seal between this part and the sub assembly or just flush fit?
I can't see any witness marks to suggest a gasket?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190310/400e0c0137f766c720d30826bf539180.jpg)


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 10, 2019, 12:10
We've all consulted.  No gasket.  All of think a very thin smear of sealant can't hurt.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 10, 2019, 12:23
Quote from: Carolyn on March 10, 2019, 12:10
We've all consulted.  No gasket.  All of think a very thin smear of sealant can't hurt.
Awesome, thanks all, I got a full Toyota gasket kit and I can't find one that would fit the bill either.
As you were..[emoji38]


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 10, 2019, 12:43
Should I be worried about the intake manifold lying on the floor? Haha. Be a little less than hilarious for you if you forgot that
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 10, 2019, 12:46
Please worry.  Saves us the effort!!

I'ts off the old engine.  Easier to get the harness off.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 10, 2019, 13:48
Is it done is it done is it done?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 10, 2019, 13:50
No, we're not there yet!

Doing a few 'extras' on the way, such as new driveshaft gaiters...

But it's close.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 10, 2019, 14:17
Quote from: Call the midlife! on March 10, 2019, 12:23
Quote from: Carolyn on March 10, 2019, 12:10
We've all consulted.  No gasket.  All of think a very thin smear of sealant can't hurt.
Awesome, thanks all, I got a full Toyota gasket kit and I can't find one that would fit the bill either.
As you were..[emoji38]


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Captain's log-supplemental. There IS an o ring, I'd already got it out of the kit ready but removed it to clear some old oil that had seeped out post clean.
I've just removed and refitted the filter union to include said O ring.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Ardent on March 10, 2019, 15:05
Quote from: Carolyn on March 10, 2019, 13:50
No, we're not there yet!

Doing a few 'extras' on the way,
I read that and thought, here we go.
Lets fit this nitrous system I've had lying around. ;)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Ardent on March 10, 2019, 15:06
Good work, people.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 10, 2019, 15:11
So quite a few hours have been consumed doing extras, extra bits of fettling , and a couple of items being 'stubborn'.

Jon and John are going to fit the exhaust and call it a day.

It's coming together so nicely, don't want to rush the start-up and commissioning.

A couple more hours will be needed.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on March 10, 2019, 17:28
It was quite slow today. We spent I think 2.5 hrs just removing the old oil filter and fitting the clutch slave cylinder. Normally I'd say that's 2hrs too much but that's how it went today.
But I don't think we screwed anything up, which is always a win.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 10, 2019, 18:01
Quote from: jonbill on March 10, 2019, 17:28
It was quite slow today. We spent I think 2.5 hrs just removing the old oil filter and fitting the clutch slave cylinder. Normally I'd say that's 2hrs too much but that's how it went today.
But I don't think we screwed anything up, which is always a win.
Err... Explain how two things that take 20 mins in total took 2.5hrs please?

Was everything thoroughly stuck?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 10, 2019, 18:16
Jonbill exaggerateth.

The oil filter took one of them 1/2 an hour.  It was well stuck.  Screwdriver job in the end.

The slave cylinder took the other about 45 mins...  Just a bit of a bugger to compress at first. 

They did really well.  I was not feeling too well, so could only advise.

They've done a really tidy and well executed job.  I'm very happy with it all.

It WAS rather cold and not the nicest working conditions as a result.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on March 10, 2019, 18:18
Maybe it was only 2hr 15
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 10, 2019, 18:27
Good on ya lads. And of course the sensei. Hope you're feeling a bit better now.

Know all about stuck filters. Even ones I know for a fact I put on hand-tight somehow still end up stuck.

To be honest I just default to the big plumbing pliers these days and be done with it.

The ol law of car work; jobs that take 15 mins on paper end up taking 45
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Bossworld on March 10, 2019, 19:11
Good arrows folks. Been enjoying reading the progress

Re oil filters. I only do mine up by hand but still requires the specialist tools to remove each year (hammer and screwdriver).

Mum's car undid by hand on Saturday despite the filter clearly having been there longer than it should have done.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 10, 2019, 20:20
I had to have a hot bath to try and warm up when I got home.... No idea about you Jon but my body is done...

I would have loved to get it going- but I'm ok with being patient.

Thanks again to Carolyn and Jon for all their input and hard work!

As far as I can tell the following are still to do:
- loom back out and placed over that pipe that's in the way
- suspension wiring back through it and loom back into cab
- final coolant plumbing up top
- coolant bottle secured
- Airbox and intake housing back on-
- edfc on strut towers plugged back in and connections taped back up
- live in fuse box plugged back in
- final check on electrics
- battery tray
- battery and retainer
- coolant put back in
- engine primed
- sparks back in
- engine on?
- brakes bled
- rear lights back in

Below is a novel way to fill up the gearbox fluid... Jack up the back and then pour it in via the little doodad on the back of the gearbox! Waaaay faster...


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on March 10, 2019, 20:41
I've warmed up now.

I've got one thing to add to the list, which is disconnect the live feed from the fuse box first.
I already connected it I'm afraid. [emoji18]
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 11, 2019, 10:27
Well, that's not much of a 'to do' list is it?

I do think it was the right thing to stop.  Fatigue was definitely setting in.  And hypothermia!!

My headache is almost gone.  I'll give it a couple of days and do most of that list at my leisure. 

Had another quick look at her this morning.  The job looks great.  Especially with the new gaiters and the newly wrapped Zero manifold.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 11, 2019, 10:57
Glad to hear you're beginning to feel better Carolyn!

Yeah kinda of wish I was able to observe more of what Jon was doing with the gaitors so I'd be better equipped to do the other ones myself!

I might be able to pop up on the 24th or the 31st of this month.. will need to check with the wife. Plus I just realized that I have a 1/2 day of leave that I need to take before the end of the month which could be put to trying to get the car back down via an MOT station..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on March 11, 2019, 14:34
I think I've caught the headache today. Yay.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 11, 2019, 14:47
Quote from: jonbill on March 11, 2019, 14:34
I think I've caught the headache today. Yay.

Sorry to hear that man - I got the headache last night... prepare for the shivers and all over ache..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 11, 2019, 14:49
Bugger.  JVZ is complaining of flu symptoms today.

We all over did it.

I'm still on the codeine.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 11, 2019, 15:03
I've been like a zombie all day at work too, woke in the early hours and my brain just kept churning over everything I've got to do yet.
Then it was 6.15 and the alarm going off.
Had planned to finish off the timing chain etc this evening too.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 11, 2019, 15:14
Quote from: Carolyn on March 11, 2019, 14:49
Bugger.  JVZ is complaining of flu symptoms today.

We all over did it.

I'm still on the codeine.
Whoa whoa whoa! "Complaining" is a bit strong there! I was "asserting" that I felt like utter rubbish and everything hurt... And I just want to go to bed..

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on March 11, 2019, 15:20
I'm alright. I've just got my normal Monday migraine. [emoji18]
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 11, 2019, 17:15
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 11, 2019, 15:14
Quote from: Carolyn on March 11, 2019, 14:49
Bugger.  JVZ is complaining of flu symptoms today.

We all over did it.

I'm still on the codeine.
Whoa whoa whoa! "Complaining" is a bit strong there! I was "asserting" that I felt like utter rubbish and everything hurt... And I just want to go to bed..

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'Complaining' was used strictly in the medical sense!!  As in reporting...

Doubtless we shall all recover. ;)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on March 11, 2019, 18:18
I reckon you've all overdone it! Slow down and let the body recover, we are not all as young as we used to be.  :(  :). Your all doing a great job.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on March 11, 2019, 20:18
Quote from: Chilli Girl on March 11, 2019, 18:18
I reckon you've all overdone it! Slow down and let the body recover, we are not all as young as we used to be.  :(  :). Your all doing a great job.

I agree with Jane.

Patience my not so young padawan.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on March 11, 2019, 21:29
I assume you're both not referring to me. I'm still very young.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on March 11, 2019, 22:09
Not quite as young as me Jon!  Although Scotte is the young boy here! :). Oh no, sorry Mods, I'm chit chatting again! (:< >:)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 14, 2019, 11:03
Feeling better so:

I sorted out the 'knitting' and got the wiring and hoses sitting as they should.  I also found an extra 10 BHP.

Took the slop out of the throttle cable!  Seriously baggy!

Turned the engine over using a ratchet on the crank, just to check.  All good.

Not a lot left to do.  But I stopped there.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 14, 2019, 11:38
Slop on throttle cable. One of my biggest mr2 hates.
One of the first things I did when I got mine
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 14, 2019, 11:57
Quote from: Carolyn on March 14, 2019, 11:03
Feeling better so:

I sorted out the 'knitting' and got the wiring and hoses sitting as they should.  I also found an extra 10 BHP.

Took the slop out of the throttle cable!  Seriously baggy!

Turned the engine over using a ratchet on the crank, just to check.  All good.

Not a lot left to do.  But I stopped there.

Glad to hear you're feeling better Carolyn.

Awesome! Had no idea about the throttle cable slop!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 16, 2019, 10:30
It's official.

She's running.  No warning lights. Valves as quiet as a mouse.  (Shame about the noisy exhaust ;))

Coolant and brakes to bleed.... Jon will assist with that tomorrow.

Then wheels on, test drive and once-over on the lift to check all is tight.

Damn that's a sweet engine. 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 16, 2019, 10:38
Quote from: Carolyn on March 16, 2019, 10:30
It's official.

She's running.  No warning lights. Valves as quiet as a mouse.  (Shame about the noisy exhaust ;))

Coolant and brakes to bleed.... Jon will assist with that tomorrow.

Then wheels on, test drive and once-over on the lift to check all is tight.

Damn that's a sweet engine.
[emoji16] happy days!
The exhaust isn't loud!

Thank you again to you both! I suppose you can pop the cork then since it's running...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on March 16, 2019, 10:41
Very well done guys and girls.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on March 16, 2019, 10:42
Hooray!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 16, 2019, 10:44
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 16, 2019, 10:38
Quote from: Carolyn on March 16, 2019, 10:30
It's official.

She's running.  No warning lights. Valves as quiet as a mouse.  (Shame about the noisy exhaust ;))

Coolant and brakes to bleed.... Jon will assist with that tomorrow.

Then wheels on, test drive and once-over on the lift to check all is tight.

Damn that's a sweet engine.
[emoji16] happy days!
The exhaust isn't loud!

Thank you again to you both! I suppose you can pop the cork then since it's running...

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We'll pop the cork when she's been round the block and passed inspection. 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 16, 2019, 10:46
That's a good idea...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 16, 2019, 10:55
Woohoo! Great find on that engine
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Ardent on March 16, 2019, 10:56
 :D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 16, 2019, 12:45
Well jell... as the yoof would say!
Top effort all round.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on March 16, 2019, 12:48
Yay, result.  Good on yer.  Another engine saved and running! Well done J, J & C.  :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Ardent on March 16, 2019, 19:48
Very happy for JV and top marks for C and JB.

as a side note. Have said before, so repeating self here.

There are considerably less posts concerning things oil  burning. Have they all ran their course and we are now left with the healthier ones? Obviously no. But I do not look outside the walls of ROC.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 16, 2019, 20:03
Quote from: Ardent on March 16, 2019, 19:48
Very happy for JV and top marks for C and JB.

as a side note. Have said before, so repeating self here.

There are considerably less posts concerning things oil  burning. Have they all ran their course and we are now left with the healthier ones? Obviously no. But I do not look outside the walls of ROC.
I think they've all moved to Facebook....


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on March 16, 2019, 21:50
Well done all.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 19, 2019, 17:16
This little blighter was found in the engine coolant system- it was the reason why the air lock couldn't be resolved.
Needs to be added to the "how NOT to store an engine" thread....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/a531bed5101778673c7eb6386388e289.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 19, 2019, 17:28
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 19, 2019, 17:16
This little blighter was found in the engine coolant system- it was the reason why the air lock couldn't be resolved.
Needs to be added to the "how NOT to store an engine" thread....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/a531bed5101778673c7eb6386388e289.jpg)

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What is it? Nut? Socket? Plastic cap?


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 19, 2019, 17:34

Plastic cap.

Inside the end of the heater return/coolant fill pipe on the engine. 

I was flushing out all the hoses, poked my finger in there, touched something and it moved. 

Taped the shop vac to the tube and-----
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 19, 2019, 17:53
Quote from: Carolyn on March 19, 2019, 17:34

Plastic cap.

Inside the end of the heater return/coolant fill pipe on the engine. 

I was flushing out all the hoses, poked my finger in there, touched something and it moved. 

Taped the shop vac to the tube and-----
Better than me, I got my finger stuck behind the intake manifold trying to get the water bypass hose on [emoji23]. Good save though [emoji1303]


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 22, 2019, 11:51
Well she's ready for discharge.

I'm sure she'll be much happier when she gets home. :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 22, 2019, 12:16
Huzzah! Finally.
Such a good job done by those involved.
Care to mention how many hours you and Jon put in above John?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Nvy on March 22, 2019, 12:18
Quote from: Carolyn on March 22, 2019, 11:51
Well she's ready for discharge.

I'm sure she'll be much happier when she gets home. :)

Excuse my stupidity but whats that on top of the strut? Maybe some adjustable coilovers?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 22, 2019, 12:44
Quote from: shnazzle on March 22, 2019, 12:16
Huzzah! Finally.
Such a good job done by those involved.
Care to mention how many hours you and Jon put in above John?
Well on the weekend I was there with Jon, we did about 14 hours? Then I know Jon was there the subsequent weekend and Carolyn has been working at it throughout...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 22, 2019, 12:45
Quote from: Nvy on March 22, 2019, 12:18
Quote from: Carolyn on March 22, 2019, 11:51
Well she's ready for discharge.

I'm sure she'll be much happier when she gets home. :)

Excuse my stupidity but whats that on top of the strut? Maybe some adjustable coilovers?
EDFC2  adjustable dampening :-)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 26, 2019, 22:42
Hooray!
He's back!
A BIG thank you to Carolyn, Jon and for doing so much to make the swap possible and to Chris! Who laboured long and hard with me trying to get the trailer into the drive... We can failed though! Turns out the sightly bigger trailer doesn't make it up the angle of the drive...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/41f2bfe57c0a288b41ed020478f79c3f.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 27, 2019, 13:34
Today's Wednesday! So I get to do stuff!
Bought some more petrol for it, ran it up to temp.

Then I tackled the handbrake for the first time- not too hard actually!
Got it to 3 clicks the from setting on the floor... Might need a bit more tightening but we'll see. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190327/e377be6fb1734b1d5df34115ea360013.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 27, 2019, 15:35
Old engine:  Timing gear in bits.  Oil pump damaged.  four bent valves, two inlet and two exhaust.  Pistons marked but ok.

I'll pop the bent valves out tomorrow and see what the seats look like.

Might be able to save most of it....
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 27, 2019, 15:38
Did you find the exhaust sprocket nut? Was it jammed in somewhere?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 27, 2019, 15:43
It's a bolt.  Found that quite early on... a tad jammed yes.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 27, 2019, 15:57
Valve pics.  You can see some are not sitting down in their seats.  That's 'cos they're bent.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 27, 2019, 16:07
Eek themses iz well bent
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 27, 2019, 16:08
Seen MUCH worse. ;)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 27, 2019, 16:17
Quote from: Carolyn on March 27, 2019, 16:08
Seen MUCH worse. ;)
Seen much worse on a 138hp engine? :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 27, 2019, 19:32
I've seen belt breakages on similar sized engines that resulted in loose bits in the cylinder and holes in pistons.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 27, 2019, 20:24
Quote from: Carolyn on March 27, 2019, 19:32
I've seen belt breakages on similar sized engines that resulted in loose bits in the cylinder and holes in pistons.
:( ouch
The things people get up to...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 28, 2019, 21:41
Checking all my suspension torques...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190328/bfae6e9a37ea34c4ed34e10014bb81e0.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 28, 2019, 23:41
Nappy on, rear strut brace on, suspension torqued, interior assembled, washed, and two jollies up the hill and back (staying in phone reception, and dressed for the cold just in case) and now all ready for his late afternoon date with a certain Ms MOT tomorrow... Good grief it purrs! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190328/144b448e8d6e77f6fd506d28f4842f19.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on March 29, 2019, 07:22
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 28, 2019, 23:41
Nappy on, rear strut brace on, suspension torqued, interior assembled, washed, and two jollies up the hill and back (staying in phone reception, and dressed for the cold just in case) and now all ready for his late afternoon date with a certain Ms MOT tomorrow... Good grief it purrs! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190328/144b448e8d6e77f6fd506d28f4842f19.jpg)

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I bet you can't wait now for a proper drive.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 29, 2019, 09:15
I'm doing my best to be patient after what happened last time....
Today will be a quick trip to get some more petrol and then onto the MOT station... might go straight there actually depending on timing..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 29, 2019, 09:17
Get it thoroughly warm.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 29, 2019, 09:48
Quote from: Carolyn on March 29, 2019, 09:17
Get it thoroughly warm.

ah yes... ok.. fuel station first it is then!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 29, 2019, 16:53
Car warmed up- something is rattling in the back...
Waiting at the MOT test station now.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 29, 2019, 17:04
Patrick don't say anything....

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 29, 2019, 17:06
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 29, 2019, 17:04
Patrick don't say anything....

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It might pass, it might not, who knows! I certainly don't. And I wish only good things and a remarkable pass.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 29, 2019, 17:07
Quote from: shnazzle on March 29, 2019, 17:06
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 29, 2019, 17:04
Patrick don't say anything....

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It might pass, it might not, who knows! I certainly don't. And I wish only good things and a remarkable pass.
Better than last time at least!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 29, 2019, 17:48
Pass with no advisories!!!!!!!!!!
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 29, 2019, 17:49
Excellent.  Do I open that bottle now?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 29, 2019, 17:51
Quote from: Carolyn on March 29, 2019, 17:49
Excellent.  Do I open that bottle now?
YES!!!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 29, 2019, 18:08
Congrats!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 29, 2019, 18:22
Quote from: shnazzle on March 29, 2019, 18:08
Congrats!
Thanks man [emoji3]
stashed the Audi in the back garage....

Need to find the source of the metallic rattle... It's a bit annoying..


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on March 29, 2019, 18:24
It'll be that cheap exhaust manifold. [emoji16]
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 29, 2019, 18:28
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 29, 2019, 18:22
Quote from: shnazzle on March 29, 2019, 18:08
Congrats!
Thanks man [emoji3]
stashed the Audi in the back garage....

Need to find the source of the metallic rattle... It's a bit annoying..


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So long as it's not mechanical.... one of the many heat shields?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 29, 2019, 19:03
Pretty sure it's not mechanical as it's only at certain rpm and when I let off...

I'll have a look doing the shielding....

Looking forward to taking the hardtop off and then putting summer wheels back on when the temp averages over 10c...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 29, 2019, 19:11
Nice one squirrel! I had a similar problem last night on my first drive so waiting to see if it goes with the disappearing cat pipe.



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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 30, 2019, 15:23
Cool man [emoji3]

First suspect identified...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/11064a4d459a469e53ea2d666fa199f4.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 30, 2019, 15:33
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 30, 2019, 15:23
Cool man [emoji3]

First suspect identified...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/11064a4d459a469e53ea2d666fa199f4.jpg)

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That'll do it!

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 30, 2019, 15:55
Yeah only prob is the bolt is broken off inside...

I've bent the shielding out the way so it can't touch anything...will see if that resolves it!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 30, 2019, 16:01
I'd jam a bit of rubber in there.  Stop it wobbling around. 

How's she running?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on March 30, 2019, 16:55
That looks like a ding day drill and tap job haha

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 30, 2019, 17:21
I was hunting around for some kind of rubber insulation to no avail.

Engine appears to be going great!
It's booked in for alignment on Monday 3pm so I'll transfer to summer tyres and take the hardtop off this weekend if can.

Then I'll be slowly amping up the beans giving!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 31, 2019, 09:56
Engine bay rattle resolved!

There's a fair bit of cabin vibration (hardtop on) so I'll take that off today hopefully..

On a side note I checked the oil level last night (having done 25 miles) and the dipstick was down to halfway.. 

Topped it up to full and will monitor closely... It might be down to the generally short runs I've been doing and the engine being used properly for the first time in years...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 31, 2019, 10:15
Give it a good spanking.

A 'dry fill' (one after a rebuild) is 4.1 Ltrs.  I suspect there was very little oil hanging around in the engine, so it's likely to need more than the 3.7.

Just looked up the 'dry engine oil requirement' according to Toyota.  4.2 Ltrs....  That's 1/2 a litre more than we put in.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on March 31, 2019, 10:52
There's no way it's burned 1/2 the dipstick range in 25 miles, so it's not level now or wasn't before. Or what Carolyn says.
Probably what Carolyn says :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 31, 2019, 11:32
Car is on the level- I'm also going with what Carolyn says...

Has anyone ever cleaned a TRD panel filter?
Mine needs a clean before I put it back in- got the k&n cleaning stuff.. Don't know if that'll ruin it or not...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 31, 2019, 11:34
Is the oil clean?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on March 31, 2019, 11:50
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 31, 2019, 11:32
Car is on the level- I'm also going with what Carolyn says...

Has anyone ever cleaned a TRD panel filter?
Mine needs a clean before I put it back in- got the k&n cleaning stuff.. Don't know if that'll ruin it or not...

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Bin it and buy a paper one that's my advice
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 31, 2019, 11:52
Quote from: 1979scotte on March 31, 2019, 11:50
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 31, 2019, 11:32
Car is on the level- I'm also going with what Carolyn says...

Has anyone ever cleaned a TRD panel filter?
Mine needs a clean before I put it back in- got the k&n cleaning stuff.. Don't know if that'll ruin it or not...

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Bin it and buy a paper one that's my advice
Not driven a paper car before...

Lightweight I assume??

They're a paper one in there now... Just noticed the difference with the TRD one before

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 31, 2019, 12:07
Quote from: Carolyn on March 31, 2019, 11:34
Is the oil clean?
VERY clean.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 31, 2019, 12:09
Cool!  Then we just didn't fill it up all the way.

I didn't dip it on the lift 'cos the car wasn't close to level.  I just topped up to 3.7

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mikek on March 31, 2019, 20:48
Glad you have got this sorted now John, great work everyone!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 31, 2019, 20:59
Right, first commute to work tomorrow.

Oil - check
Coolant - check
Windscreen washer fluid - check
Emergency toolkit - check
OBD2 reader - check
Extra oil - check
Air pump - check
Tyre pressures - done, but seem to have a slow leak in the back right! [emoji21] can't wait to switch to summers...
Built not bought sticker - check [emoji16]
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 31, 2019, 21:21
Awesome stuff!


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 1, 2019, 08:14
Got to work all fine! :) Hooray!

Car goes in for alignment today at Blackboots, I'll ask them to have a look at the rear right slow leak as well.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on April 1, 2019, 09:28
Never in doubt. Got any oil left?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 1, 2019, 10:16
Quote from: jonbill on April  1, 2019, 09:28
Never in doubt. Got any oil left?

I'll let you know later on when I check it! my gosh our roads are in bad condition...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 1, 2019, 15:02
Let's see what they say this time with Camber bolts on correct!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190401/fee7432eb59037b3e5e18e64ee6397ab.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 1, 2019, 22:03
Sitrep day 1 of commute.

Our roads are in a dire state! :-( made worse by possibly a bit too sporty suspension setup..

Anyway, oil level and coolant over the last 50 miles is good :-)

WIM may have put their prices up ... It was distinctly painful to have the full alignment done and the rear wheel rebeaded and balanced..

Apart from that I'm trying to keep an eye on stuff..eg my nice new boots on my CV joints..
How do you spot a leak if the grease is brand new and not yucky brown/yellow?

I'm guessing I should just wipe it down with degreaser and then see if it goes shiny again?
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on April 1, 2019, 23:05
Degreaser sounds like a plan. Fingers crossed they're not leaking.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Mikeymead on April 2, 2019, 08:10
Is it me John or does that clip look a bit squiffy?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on April 2, 2019, 08:35
Quote from: Mikeymead on April  2, 2019, 08:10
Is it me John or does that clip look a bit squiffy?
Funny, I thought that but was the same as you, thinking it was just my eyes. Squiffy or a bit too far off the boot?


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 2, 2019, 08:45
I'm pretty sure it's on ok, I know it's not 100% dead straight, but there is room for a bit of an angle. It's the type where you glue the sides together so you don't have to take off drive shafts etc..

I'll try and get some degreaser on it in a couple of days time as I won't get a chance before then.

Other than that- commute this morning was fantastic! Properly gave it the beans!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on April 2, 2019, 08:48
I'm sure we're just being pedantic. I use the Screwfix No nonsense degreaser, it's solvent free and works really well.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on April 2, 2019, 09:45
50 miles, fluids ok, and running well.  And you've thrashed it a bit.

I'd say it's done!!

Try and enjoy it for a while without mucking around with stuff?

Now I WILL open that bottle.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on April 2, 2019, 10:30
Quote from: jvanzyl on April  2, 2019, 08:45
I'm pretty sure it's on ok, I know it's not 100% dead straight, but there is room for a bit of an angle. It's the type where you glue the sides together so you don't have to take off drive shafts etc..

I'll try and get some degreaser on it in a couple of days time as I won't get a chance before then.

Other than that- commute this morning was fantastic! Properly gave it the beans!

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Call the Midlife's suggestion of solvent free degreaser is best suited for the newly glued boots.
The old grease exiting in my "boots" I found on the undertray/ nappy, I believe it escaped from the drive shaft/ small end and ran down the shaft to be flicked off onto the nappy.


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 2, 2019, 10:32
Quote from: Joesson on April  2, 2019, 10:30
Quote from: jvanzyl on April  2, 2019, 08:45
I'm pretty sure it's on ok, I know it's not 100% dead straight, but there is room for a bit of an angle. It's the type where you glue the sides together so you don't have to take off drive shafts etc..

I'll try and get some degreaser on it in a couple of days time as I won't get a chance before then.

Other than that- commute this morning was fantastic! Properly gave it the beans!

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Call the Midlife's suggestion of solvent free degreaser is best suited for the newly glued boots.

Thanks for this - I'll have a look for some..

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on April 2, 2019, 10:40
Quote from: jvanzyl on April  2, 2019, 10:32
Quote from: Joesson on April  2, 2019, 10:30
Quote from: jvanzyl on April  2, 2019, 08:45
I'm pretty sure it's on ok, I know it's not 100% dead straight, but there is room for a bit of an angle. It's the type where you glue the sides together so you don't have to take off drive shafts etc..

I'll try and get some degreaser on it in a couple of days time as I won't get a chance before then.

Other than that- commute this morning was fantastic! Properly gave it the beans!

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Call the Midlife's suggestion of solvent free degreaser is best suited for the newly glued boots.

Thanks for this - I'll have a look for some..

Or you could just wipe around it with a clean rag and look at the rag? 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 2, 2019, 10:42
Quote from: Carolyn on April  2, 2019, 10:40
Quote from: jvanzyl on April  2, 2019, 10:32
Quote from: Joesson on April  2, 2019, 10:30
Quote from: jvanzyl on April  2, 2019, 08:45
I'm pretty sure it's on ok, I know it's not 100% dead straight, but there is room for a bit of an angle. It's the type where you glue the sides together so you don't have to take off drive shafts etc..

I'll try and get some degreaser on it in a couple of days time as I won't get a chance before then.

Other than that- commute this morning was fantastic! Properly gave it the beans!

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Call the Midlife's suggestion of solvent free degreaser is best suited for the newly glued boots.

Thanks for this - I'll have a look for some..

Or you could just wipe around it with a clean rag and look at the rag?
Could do- it's got grease on it already i don't know if this was from the installation so the plan is to degrease then watch to see if and where it reappears.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 8, 2019, 09:11
Still need to do the degreasing thing..

BUT this morning I had a good 5-10mins with the top down on the commute :)

Car sounds brilliant, but there is still a rattle at about 2500-3000 rpm... might try and revisit that heatshield or keep looking for it..

Other than that.. my word it is slippery out there! Seriously missing traction control.... anyone know where you can get something from?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on April 8, 2019, 10:09
Loose baffle in the silencer?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 8, 2019, 10:26
Quote from: Carolyn on April  8, 2019, 10:09
Loose baffle in the silencer?

:-\... not too sure how I can self diagnose that...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on April 8, 2019, 11:46
Quote from: jvanzyl on April  8, 2019, 10:26
Quote from: Carolyn on April  8, 2019, 10:09
Loose baffle in the silencer?

:-\... not too sure how I can self diagnose that...

Good point.

How's she running, otherwise?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on April 8, 2019, 12:24
Take it off and shake it? Hehe

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 8, 2019, 12:24
Quote from: Carolyn on April  8, 2019, 11:46
Quote from: jvanzyl on April  8, 2019, 10:26
Quote from: Carolyn on April  8, 2019, 10:09
Loose baffle in the silencer?

:-\... not too sure how I can self diagnose that...

Good point.

How's she running, otherwise?
Wonderfully! [emoji16]

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on April 8, 2019, 18:18
Quote from: jvanzyl on April  8, 2019, 09:11
Other than that.. my word it is slippery out there! Seriously missing traction control.... anyone know where you can get something from?

Take your lead boots off.
Or drive to the conditions.
There's less than 140 bhp on tap.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 8, 2019, 22:12
Quote from: 1979scotte on April  8, 2019, 18:18
Quote from: jvanzyl on April  8, 2019, 09:11
Other than that.. my word it is slippery out there! Seriously missing traction control.... anyone know where you can get something from?

Take your lead boots off.
Or drive to the conditions.
There's less than 140 bhp on tap.
Bah.. POWER!!! all 140 odd of it!

Put my summer wheels on tonight- rained half way through and I managed to chip my winter alloys significantly when putting them away [emoji26]
Oh well..

Will check the tightness again in the morning and do the inflation as it's late..

Had a really nice compliment from a guy at work who I took out in it. Said it was like a mini nsx! I'll take that... He owns one!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 8, 2019, 22:24
On a side note- I changed all the wheels and then realised I hadn't unlocked the car...[emoji848][emoji848][emoji848][emoji848]

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 9, 2019, 15:34
Bit of a weird one... Car totally died as I was waiting to pull out... Don't think I stalled it and it fired straight back up... Anyone ever had it happen to them??

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 10, 2019, 07:58
Pigeons lurking...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 4, 2019, 08:36
So like a genius I thought I'd tighten up the exhaust spring bolts to try and stop the rattle just a little more and ended up snapping one of them. [emoji21]

So... Options are:
- Get the troublesome bolt out (somehow) and replace
- buy new cat from cats2u and replace what is likely to be an 18 year old system
- get some kind of sports cat
- Chuck in the old PPE system that I bought in the interim - would still need all the gaskets for it..


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on May 4, 2019, 08:46


Quote from: jvanzyl on May  4, 2019, 08:36
So like a genius I thought I'd tighten up the exhaust spring bolts to try and stop the rattle just a little more and ended up snapping one of them. [emoji21]

So... Options are:
- Get the troublesome bolt out (somehow) and replace
- buy new cat from cats2u and replace what is likely to be an 18 year old system
- get some kind of sports cat
- Chuck in the old PPE system that I bought in the interim - would still need all the gaskets for it..


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Oh man! Gaskets for the PPE would probably be something your local exhaust place could sort right? In some way. But yes, cats2u is a good option for speed and ease of fitting
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on May 4, 2019, 08:52
Quote from: jvanzyl on May  4, 2019, 08:36
So like a genius I thought I'd tighten up the exhaust spring bolts to try and stop the rattle just a little more and ended up snapping one of them. [emoji21]

So... Options are:
- Get the troublesome bolt out (somehow) and replace
- buy new cat from cats2u and replace what is likely to be an 18 year old system
- get some kind of sports cat
- Chuck in the old PPE system that I bought in the interim - would still need all the gaskets for it..

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The broken bit will be stuck in the silencer, not the cat!  I'd drill it out carefully and re-tap (as you have a fancy LOUD exhaust!!! :D :D).

I've got a couple of spare bolts if you want one.  Be careful, they only go in so far and then are stopped by a flange on the bolt.  If you try to tighten further - they will snap.

If you can't save the thread in the silencer, you CAN drill out a bit more and use a nut and bolt to do the job.  Tightening is a little trickier as you won't have the flange.

If you can get away for a few hours, you're welcome to come here and use our kit to sort it.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 4, 2019, 09:47
Quote from: Carolyn on May  4, 2019, 08:52
Quote from: jvanzyl on May  4, 2019, 08:36
So like a genius I thought I'd tighten up the exhaust spring bolts to try and stop the rattle just a little more and ended up snapping one of them. [emoji21]

So... Options are:
- Get the troublesome bolt out (somehow) and replace
- buy new cat from cats2u and replace what is likely to be an 18 year old system
- get some kind of sports cat
- Chuck in the old PPE system that I bought in the interim - would still need all the gaskets for it..

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The broken bit will be stuck in the silencer, not the cat!  I'd drill it out carefully and re-tap (as you have a fancy LOUD exhaust!!! :D :D).

I've got a couple of spare bolts if you want one.  Be careful, they only go in so far and then are stopped by a flange on the bolt.  If you try to tighten further - they will snap.

If you can't save the thread in the silencer, you CAN drill out a bit more and use a nut and bolt to do the job.  Tightening is a little trickier as you won't have the flange.

If you can get away for a few hours, you're welcome to come here and use our kit to sort it.
Right- thanks very much!
Any recommendations for a tap and die set?


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on May 4, 2019, 10:04
The tap you need is an M10 1.5 pitch.

A small set of standard 1.5 pitch from M6 - M12 is a good start.  You can go on forever adding to that.  A lot of stuff on your car will be 1.25 and even 1mm pitch!!

Make sure you get tap handles and die holders as part of the kit.

If you don't want to drop the cat, you can line the holes up for drilling by using a G-clamp to hold the flanges close together and in line.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 4, 2019, 10:20
Quote from: Carolyn on May  4, 2019, 10:04
The tap you need is an M10 1.5 pitch.

A small set of standard 1.5 pitch from M6 - M12 is a good start.  You can go on forever adding to that.  A lot of stuff on your car will be 1.25 and even 1mm pitch!!

Make sure you get tap handles and die holders as part of the kit.

If you don't want to drop the cat, you can line the holes up for drilling by using a G-clamp to hold the flanges close together and in line.
Ok cool, I shall have a look on Amazon I guess.
Thanks very much!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on May 4, 2019, 10:48
It just occurred to me (Doh!) that I've never shared the best place to get tools and workshop supplies.

They are trade suppliers, but happy to sell to anybody in any quantity, and their stuff is of a quality that is aimed at professionals.

No weekend service, but usually next-day delivery and very fair prices:

https://www.google.com/search?q=msc+industrial+supply&oq=MSC+ind&aqs=chrome.1.0l2j69i57j0l3.14761j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Careful - there's LOTS of goodies to be had!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 4, 2019, 14:15
Right - ordered a new cat from Cats2u, went for the uncertified one.. no idea if that was a good call or not. I also ordered their fitting set as a back up.
I plan on getting a tap and die set from a local parts store and will attempt to get a replacement bolt out of them as well - but we'll see. I can cancel the fitting kit part of the order if I want to.

Next steps - get the toyota back in the back garage, bumper off and start extracting bits so I can get at everything.. I'm assuming I'll have to take the exhaust out to drill it and use the tap properly.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 4, 2019, 17:04
Sussed it...
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 4, 2019, 18:51
So basically, I managed to detach the nut from the silencer... At least I don't need to tap it! Just need a welder...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on May 4, 2019, 18:57
Quote from: jvanzyl on May  4, 2019, 18:51
So basically, I managed to detach the nut from the silencer... At least I don't need to tap it! Just need a welder...

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Not really.  Use a G-clamp to get the flanges lined up and close together.  From underneath (reaching up), start the nut onto the bolt.  Hold the nut with a spanner and tighten from underneath with a socket.  It's only welded to make the job easier.

you can do this ;)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on May 4, 2019, 18:59
Quote from: jvanzyl on May  4, 2019, 18:51
So basically, I managed to detach the nut from the silencer... At least I don't need to tap it! Just need a welder...

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I drove around for months with just the nut on the other side, not welded. Never even loosened.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 4, 2019, 19:02
Hmmmm..... What makes it worse is that it was really tight and I had to take off the bumper etc to be able to get to the top to undo it..... Bah....

I do think that I could do with replacing the cat as it'll hopefully resolve the rattling and it's going on 18 years now...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on May 4, 2019, 19:06
Quote from: jvanzyl on May  4, 2019, 19:02
Hmmmm..... What makes it worse is that it was really tight and I had to take off the bumper etc to be able to get to the top to undo it..... Bah....

I do think that I could do with replacing the cat as it'll hopefully resolve the rattling and it's going on 18 years now...

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Fair enough... do get the fitting kit with the cat.  Makes life so much easier.  I just did mine with the kit.  Job was a breeze.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 5, 2019, 22:34
Right so today resulted in me getting the MR2 back together and it sounds like it's working fine! Result. I'm hoping it's appropriately tight.. we'll see.

Unfortunately the reason why I did this before the new cat arrived etc, was because I managed to shatter the rear passenger window on the Audi whilst strimming the garden... This is frankly getting ridiculous now.

Anyway, sorted all the broken glass, covered it up with plastic and put it in the back of the garage till I can figure out my options for fixing this one..
Comments and suggestions welcome!

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on May 6, 2019, 09:18
Quote from: jvanzyl on May  5, 2019, 22:34
Right so today resulted in me getting the MR2 back together and it sounds like it's working fine! Result. I'm hoping it's appropriately tight.. we'll see.

Unfortunately the reason why I did this before the new cat arrived etc, was because I managed to shatter the rear passenger window on the Audi whilst strimming the garden... This is frankly getting ridiculous now.

Anyway, sorted all the broken glass, covered it up with plastic and put it in the back of the garage till I can figure out my options for fixing this one..
Comments and suggestions welcome!

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It's an insurance glass claim £70 roughly
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 6, 2019, 09:30
Quote from: 1979scotte on May  6, 2019, 09:18
Quote from: jvanzyl on May  5, 2019, 22:34
Right so today resulted in me getting the MR2 back together and it sounds like it's working fine! Result. I'm hoping it's appropriately tight.. we'll see.

Unfortunately the reason why I did this before the new cat arrived etc, was because I managed to shatter the rear passenger window on the Audi whilst strimming the garden... This is frankly getting ridiculous now.

Anyway, sorted all the broken glass, covered it up with plastic and put it in the back of the garage till I can figure out my options for fixing this one..
Comments and suggestions welcome!

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It's an insurance glass claim £70 roughly
Hmmm...I was under the impression that this was for windshield, need to go and check the policy... I guess I don't want to make any claims that would push premiums up...  But if so then that's not bad...

Spoken to autoglass direct and they quoted £290 .. so yeah.. It might be an eBay job in the end.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on May 6, 2019, 10:43
Quote from: jvanzyl on May  6, 2019, 09:30
Quote from: 1979scotte on May  6, 2019, 09:18
Quote from: jvanzyl on May  5, 2019, 22:34
Right so today resulted in me getting the MR2 back together and it sounds like it's working fine! Result. I'm hoping it's appropriately tight.. we'll see.

Unfortunately the reason why I did this before the new cat arrived etc, was because I managed to shatter the rear passenger window on the Audi whilst strimming the garden... This is frankly getting ridiculous now.

Anyway, sorted all the broken glass, covered it up with plastic and put it in the back of the garage till I can figure out my options for fixing this one..
Comments and suggestions welcome!

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It's an insurance glass claim £70 roughly
Hmmm...I was under the impression that this was for windshield, need to go and check the policy... I guess I don't want to make any claims that would push premiums up...  But if so then that's not bad...

Spoken to autoglass direct and they quoted £290 .. so yeah.. It might be an eBay job in the end.

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If it's only windscreen cover then I've learnt something.
If it is covered by insurance then it doesn't effect your NCB.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on May 7, 2019, 08:41
Whilst you are correct, they will considering it in there renewal equation. Ive got the pigs one to do this week.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 7, 2019, 10:35
OK so just been on the phone to AF - lady on the phone said that since it was a comprehensive policy that "glass was covered" so it was almost like windscreen is a generic term for all glass.
So I'll likely go through them as it'll probably only be about £100 or so to get sorted... buying the glass second had is at least £35 and so my time to fix is worth more than the £65 remaining.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on May 7, 2019, 10:37
Id rather have a brand new one with no chips in it. It does make a big difference.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 8, 2019, 13:34
New cat arrived- I'm back down to Dorset this evening and will likely only get round to fitting it after the Audi is fixed..(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190508/7f6931cff213d6a316a74ef63be7ae6a.jpg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 26, 2019, 23:16
So this evening I decided to just do something of little consequence... Sanding!

I experimented with some high temp filler on the PPE manifold and it seems to work, the plan is to resolve all the pitting on the pipes as it's mild steel.
And then when I've got everything nice and smooth, I'm going to paint them either silver or black.... You can't wrap them as their mild steel.

I did some sanding on the ducktail, next step would be to spray the primer again and see how it comes out.

I then turned my attention to the bumper that goes with the ducktail, it's definitely seen better days so I started sanding it down.. might need to use a bit of filler on one bit as the mark is quite deep...

I'm thinking I'll likely prep it and then take it to a pro to actually spray properly,..

What I didn't do tonight was fit my new cat, or fit my dev door bushes  or do anything on the Audi that needs doing....
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on May 26, 2019, 23:21
Quote from: jvanzyl on May 26, 2019, 23:16
So this evening I decided to just do something of little consequence... Sanding!

I experimented with some high temp filler on the PPE manifold and it seems to work, the plan is to resolve all the pitting on the pipes as it's mild steel.
And then when I've got everything nice and smooth, I'm going to paint them either silver or black.... You can't wrap them as their mild steel.

I did some sanding on the ducktail, next step would be to spray the primer again and see how it comes out.

I then turned my attention to the bumper that goes with the ducktail, it's definitely seen better days so I started sanding it down.. might need to use a bit of filler on one bit as the mark is quite deep...

I'm thinking I'll likely prep it and then take it to a pro to actually spray properly,..

What I didn't do tonight was fit my new cat, or fit my dev door bushes  or do anything on the Audi that needs doing....
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/24c4c026839c0e342615c511ae42c872.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/cfe7fd91eee48f3990131a3045b23359.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/4170e1e93586d2a257357342099ca90e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/e12371d3552281ae9a6398d7f4937c84.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/31c5fd3a4e982f99bfa0643a9b4cc3ad.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/9ff84e5dd8444a305201e3b570a4c847.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 27, 2019, 08:27
Quote from: Call the midlife! on May 26, 2019, 23:21
Quote from: jvanzyl on May 26, 2019, 23:16
So this evening I decided to just do something of little consequence... Sanding!

I experimented with some high temp filler on the PPE manifold and it seems to work, the plan is to resolve all the pitting on the pipes as it's mild steel.
And then when I've got everything nice and smooth, I'm going to paint them either silver or black.... You can't wrap them as their mild steel.

I did some sanding on the ducktail, next step would be to spray the primer again and see how it comes out.

I then turned my attention to the bumper that goes with the ducktail, it's definitely seen better days so I started sanding it down.. might need to use a bit of filler on one bit as the mark is quite deep...

I'm thinking I'll likely prep it and then take it to a pro to actually spray properly,..

What I didn't do tonight was fit my new cat, or fit my dev door bushes  or do anything on the Audi that needs doing....
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/24c4c026839c0e342615c511ae42c872.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/cfe7fd91eee48f3990131a3045b23359.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/4170e1e93586d2a257357342099ca90e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/e12371d3552281ae9a6398d7f4937c84.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/31c5fd3a4e982f99bfa0643a9b4cc3ad.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/9ff84e5dd8444a305201e3b570a4c847.jpg)

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I need to find my Dev's bushes before I can fit them, haven't a clue where they ended up.


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I'll probably end up taking them to ding day to fit...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on May 27, 2019, 08:51
Quote from: jvanzyl on May 27, 2019, 08:27
Quote from: Call the midlife! on May 26, 2019, 23:21
Quote from: jvanzyl on May 26, 2019, 23:16
So this evening I decided to just do something of little consequence... Sanding!

I experimented with some high temp filler on the PPE manifold and it seems to work, the plan is to resolve all the pitting on the pipes as it's mild steel.
And then when I've got everything nice and smooth, I'm going to paint them either silver or black.... You can't wrap them as their mild steel.

I did some sanding on the ducktail, next step would be to spray the primer again and see how it comes out.

I then turned my attention to the bumper that goes with the ducktail, it's definitely seen better days so I started sanding it down.. might need to use a bit of filler on one bit as the mark is quite deep...

I'm thinking I'll likely prep it and then take it to a pro to actually spray properly,..

What I didn't do tonight was fit my new cat, or fit my dev door bushes  or do anything on the Audi that needs doing....
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/24c4c026839c0e342615c511ae42c872.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/cfe7fd91eee48f3990131a3045b23359.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/4170e1e93586d2a257357342099ca90e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/e12371d3552281ae9a6398d7f4937c84.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/31c5fd3a4e982f99bfa0643a9b4cc3ad.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/9ff84e5dd8444a305201e3b570a4c847.jpg)

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I need to find my Dev's bushes before I can fit them, haven't a clue where they ended up.


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I'll probably end up taking them to ding day to fit...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 28, 2019, 13:28
Today the new mid brace arrived!

I'll probably take it to my local garage to put on as I don't fancy wrangling bolts off my car on axle stands... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/99527787b1334cdfed789854ec88fc4e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/ae369b97b1b5a614de35b7449a33fa9c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/29b0c243129d8c36ac57634732ac0e9a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/2380ba9432286162f35a5397fdec2510.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on May 28, 2019, 13:30
Quote from: jvanzyl on May 28, 2019, 13:28
Today the new mid brace arrived!

I'll probably take it to my local garage to put on as I don't fancy wrangling bolts off my car on axle stands... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/99527787b1334cdfed789854ec88fc4e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/ae369b97b1b5a614de35b7449a33fa9c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/29b0c243129d8c36ac57634732ac0e9a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/2380ba9432286162f35a5397fdec2510.jpg)

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Looks good. Do you have a different brace on now to compare?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 28, 2019, 13:34
I've got the TTE/Matts brace on currently.. I'm hoping it'll fit underneath. So I'll have both.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 28, 2019, 17:25
Fitted! Time for a test drive...
Oh and found a minor coolant leak..(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/0c73c755d94d59e2876bb36757999b9c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/b097c32b216be2b9dfb8fa12cabe5084.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/3f1d13cbaeb68c0708b5656650da6a10.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/ddf0538bfd12143ff326e3b627ff7427.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/26daa967c97f3b2b69a9e9a5f196ea9f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/4664a0ce67e25c12622838ffdde0f14c.jpg)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 28, 2019, 17:50
Ok first impressions...
You know when you fit your front strut brace and you're like "why on earth didn't they fit this as standard!!???"

Well it's like that.

Big reduction in cabin scuttle and felt much better over bumps. Definitely more solid.

Strange thing though is that it felt like I could kick the backl out easier... Not that I did, but it felt like I could if I were to push it... Maybe I just need to get more used to it...

All in all I'd totally recommend it!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on May 28, 2019, 18:02
Quote from: jvanzyl on May 28, 2019, 17:50
Ok first impressions...
You know when you for your front strut brace and you're like "why on earth didn't they for this as standard!!???"

Well it's like that.

Big reduction in cabin scuttle and felt much better over bumps. Definitely more solid.

Strange thing though is that it felt like I could kick the ball out easier... Not that I did, but it felt like I could if I were to push it... Maybe I just need to get more used to it...

All in all I'd totally recommend it!
That's probably the same effect I had with Dev's door stabilisers.
The back kicks out easier because you're still auto-steering. You haven't adjusted to the new rigidity yet. Play around a bit and it:ll all be good.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Snelbaard on May 28, 2019, 22:46
Looks great and good to know it works well in tandem with the TTE brace!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 28, 2019, 23:05
Quote from: Snelbaard on May 28, 2019, 22:46
Looks great and good to know it works well in tandem with the TTE brace!
I have a certain area where I can really push it, and for the first time I had the coilovers completely dialed up and pushed it way further than I'd been able to before. We're talking less than 40mph here but it's round and effective u-turn. Definitely greater confidence and really pleased with it.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 29, 2019, 14:00
Fitted my new cats2u cat- used their gasket set.
Used Carolyn's trick of putting g clamps on the flanges to tighten everything up.

https://youtu.be/9Nd8gyS2k38

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 3, 2019, 16:39
So bit of an update following ding day.

I finally did the alarm move! really quite a nice thing to do really.. But I need to de-grease/ oil everything in the area so that its a bit better for storage.

Also fitted Dev's door bushings, and have added a bit of grease to the car body so that it doesn't scratch the paint work.. this way I'm not battling to get in and out of the car at least!

I also finally got round to fitting the EMU piggyback with a nice map made by Patrick - unfortunately I got P0155 & P0141 errors on the way back a couple of times so have now removed it whilst I diagnose exactly what's what... so far the post cat and the right pre cat have been tested and both returned a value of around 13.3 so I think they're fine. No issues on the way to work today either.

Next step is to have a look at the wiring loom and do some testing on that.. hopefully it'll be something simple..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on June 3, 2019, 16:51
John, when you say you added grease to the bushes, you meant to say carnuba wax right?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 3, 2019, 16:54
Quote from: Topdownman on June  3, 2019, 16:51
John, when you say you added grease to the bushes, you meant to say carnuba wax right?
No... Just normal grease... I'm guessing they've dissolved now?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on June 3, 2019, 17:07
Grease will attract dirt and get sticky over time and start to grind the paint off I imagine.

On the other hand, the wax makes them low friction but dry.





Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 4, 2019, 14:26
Quote from: Topdownman on June  3, 2019, 17:07
Grease will attract dirt and get sticky over time and start to grind the paint off I imagine.

On the other hand, the wax makes them low friction but dry.

right.. ok... I might also try get some of that see through tape I saw...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 4, 2019, 14:43
Right onto the diagnosing of the O2 sensors business...
- Post cat O2 sensor was in situ when I when I was installing the new cat, so it was subject to a lot of vibration from the impact gun when I was taking out the bolts.. my experience to date with these things is that'll cause problems.. but the curious thing is that running stock ECU (no EMU) it doesn't throw errors... 

Question - does the nature of running a piggy back increase the chance of variation in signals being perceived as an error by the ECU?

@Shnazzle and I have been through things we could test, and I've tested every single wire on the EMU loom for continuity and can get a beep out of everything. Patrick reckons that the O2 sensors go straight through the EMU loom to the Stock ECU so they shouldn't cause problems... I've also read on other forums that these things just occasionally hiccup and cause these errors..

In terms of routes to test now, I will run the car as stock for the next few days to see if any errors occur, but then if I am to try to run the EMU again I could replace the Post cat O2 sensor to see if the error returns or I could go straight to wideband which would enable the auto tune functionality of the EMU.. but narrowband is like £30 odd and wideband is at least £150..

I have found a list of Widebands that have been tested to be compatible with the EMU, so will keep an eye on ebay to see if anything suitable comes up..
1. Aem uego(singal or dual)
2. the Innovate LM-1 
3. the Innovate LC-1
4. The NGK Powerdex AFX
5. The PLX wideband
6. The PLX R-500 Wideband computer


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on June 4, 2019, 15:19
The EMU (or any piggyback to my knowledge) has absolutely no interest in factory narrowband o2 readings. Why would it? Its there to overrule fueling!

So it has to be a straight through connection on the harness.
Which is why I was pointing towards the earths. If it's not earthing properly it could cause the heaters to not get enough power.
BUT, you're only getting 2 errors, and to my knowledge all 3 heaters share the same earth. So that debunks my theory.

All in all, it makes no sense for the EMU to cause any o2 sensor issues. So that leaves wiring issues on the harness or two dodgy sensors
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 4, 2019, 15:24
Quote from: shnazzle on June  4, 2019, 15:19
The EMU (or any piggyback to my knowledge) has absolutely no interest in factory narrowband o2 readings. Why would it? Its there to overrule fueling!

So it has to be a straight through connection on the harness.
Which is why I was pointing towards the earths. If it's not earthing properly it could cause the heaters to not get enough power.
BUT, you're only getting 2 errors, and to my knowledge all 3 heaters share the same earth. So that debunks my theory.

All in all, it makes no sense for the EMU to cause any o2 sensor issues. So that leaves wiring issues on the harness or two dodgy sensors

It's highly likely to be two dodgy sensors.. what else can I do to the wiring harness to make sure it's ok? Take out and repin the relevant pins for the O2 sensors?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on June 4, 2019, 15:33
Nah. It's either earth or sensors.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on June 4, 2019, 15:39
Piggybacks can be fickle.
The unichip on my silver threw a regular code that none of the previous owners had.
I'm not really sure their worth the effort.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: thetyrant on June 4, 2019, 16:11
I would not bother with a piggyback on these cars and just remove it as no point having it in there, you wont get any noticeable gains longterm as the stock ecu is always fighting against it and tuning itself back to what it wants to be so they are always fighting each other, it just complicating the wiring and adds to potential issues like you have.

I had a good long chat with Lee from Se7en motorsports the other day about ecu's on these cars as im planning a low boost setup in future, he says trying to get  piggyback to work is a nightmare on the MR2 ecu and they have just given up with them, which was a disappointment as i really liked the EM Blue i had on the old Mazda as a cheap solution for low boost charging but at least it saves me chasing issues trying to get one to work.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on June 4, 2019, 16:26


Quote from: thetyrant on June  4, 2019, 16:11
I would not bother with a piggyback on these cars and just remove it as no point having it in there, you wont get any noticeable gains longterm as the stock ecu is always fighting against it and tuning itself back to what it wants to be so they are always fighting each other, it just complicating the wiring and adds to potential issues like you have.

I had a good long chat with Lee from Se7en motorsports the other day about ecu's on these cars as im planning a low boost setup in future, he says trying to get  piggyback to work is a nightmare on the MR2 ecu and they have just given up with them, which was a disappointment as i really liked the EM Blue i had on the old Mazda as a cheap solution for low boost charging but at least it saves me chasing issues trying to get one to work.

It's hard. Not impossible. Many have run excellent turbo setups on piggyback. The trick is to work with the stock ECU. Feed it extra fuel when it's happy for it, and leave it the hell alone when it knows better.

Same applies to N/A; you can have a bit fun in the open loop areas, and messing with timing a bit gets you some driveability gains. As long as you leave the closed loop fueling alone. It'll just fight and you'll always lose.

Most tuners will not bother trying to figure out where the stock ECU interfered and try to work around it. Some do, like Noble.

I've given up on fueling on my emanage, but the timing changes definitely make a noticeable difference that I've confirmed quite a few times
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 4, 2019, 19:08
Quote from: shnazzle on June  4, 2019, 15:19
The EMU (or any piggyback to my knowledge) has absolutely no interest in factory narrowband o2 readings. Why would it? Its there to overrule fueling!

So it has to be a straight through connection on the harness.
Which is why I was pointing towards the earths. If it's not earthing properly it could cause the heaters to not get enough power.
BUT, you're only getting 2 errors, and to my knowledge all 3 heaters share the same earth. So that debunks my theory.

All in all, it makes no sense for the EMU to cause any o2 sensor issues. So that leaves wiring issues on the harness or two dodgy sensors

OK this doesn't make sense to me... how can the sensors be dodgy with the EMU connected, but not when running stock? Surely if the sensors were on their way out I'd have gotten another error by now?

Which basically means it's got to be triggered by the presence of the EMU setup in some way... I'll need to look very closely at the wiring loom and the pin out diagram and check to see if I can find anything amiss..

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on June 4, 2019, 19:39
Emu intercepts very few wires.
MAF, air temp, throttle, crank signal, cam signal, rpm, coolant temp and speed. It cuts into each injector and ignition wires.

It does not cut into any o2 sensors or anythijt to do with Vvti. It simply doesn't even have the inputs or outputs for it. You'd have to wire it up wrong for it to interfere with o2 sensors or its heaters. As you have a boomslang harness, this will not be the case.
The only other thing it gets is 12v and a couple of earths (one for sensors and one for ignition) .
That's usually where the issues stem from; earthing.

Bad earths are the cause of most auto electric issues.

Unless you didn't disable the battery when plugging it in/out and you've shorted something
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jonbill on June 4, 2019, 20:07
The codes mean open circuit or short circuit. So...
Checking the resistance across heater terminals of the sensor will confirm or refute a sensor fault.
Measuring the resistance between the heater terminals on the loom at ecu and earth should indicate whether it is short or open circuit. Near zero is short circuit, a lot more than 35 is open circuit. Try it with and without EMU.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on June 4, 2019, 20:36
Just throwing this into the equation, I'm sure the Blue I currently have cluttering the place up has the same boomslang harness?
If you're still struggling with it once you've done your testing and the Blue hasn't sold you're welcome to try my harness to potentially rule out any issues with yours.
Assuming mine is ok in the first place but I've no reason to believe it isn't, bought in good faith the same as yours.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: thetyrant on June 5, 2019, 07:23
Quote from: shnazzle on June  4, 2019, 16:26


It's hard. Not impossible. Many have run excellent turbo setups on piggyback. The trick is to work with the stock ECU. Feed it extra fuel when it's happy for it, and leave it the hell alone when it knows better.

Same applies to N/A; you can have a bit fun in the open loop areas, and messing with timing a bit gets you some driveability gains. As long as you leave the closed loop fueling alone. It'll just fight and you'll always lose.

Most tuners will not bother trying to figure out where the stock ECU interfered and try to work around it. Some do, like Noble.

I've given up on fueling on my emanage, but the timing changes definitely make a noticeable difference that I've confirmed quite a few times

That's good to know that some have had them working and I wont totally rule them out if go forced induction, I would be surprised by any noticeable gains in N/a form though as Toyota and most other manufacturers generally do a pretty good job on the fuel/timing side of things using knock sensor to pull back for bad fuel/heat soak etc, however im always open to learn how different setups work for people so if you have a thread with your piggyback tuning and data I would be interested in reading more on your findings :)

Apologies fo offtopic OP  :-[

Ian
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 5, 2019, 08:32
Wow - LOTS of input, thanks guys.
all work was done with the battery disconnected - I've had to get used to fixing the radio each time as it reverts to some kind of disco inferno routine..

I'm confident that the loom is fine, I've tested everything ad nauseum..  a relatively easy way of testing this is to just replace the post cat sensor (I have tested it with the multimeter and it seems fine - but who knows..) and if the error returns it's definitely something to do with the EMU. But Dan had quite a lot of success with his setup (boosted) so maybe it's just that it's better suited to that sort of application and running wideband...

Quote from: Call the midlife! on June  4, 2019, 20:36
Just throwing this into the equation, I'm sure the Blue I currently have cluttering the place up has the same boomslang harness?
If you're still struggling with it once you've done your testing and the Blue hasn't sold you're welcome to try my harness to potentially rule out any issues with yours.
Assuming mine is ok in the first place but I've no reason to believe it isn't, bought in good faith the same as yours.

Thanks very much for the offer - I may take you up on it...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on June 5, 2019, 10:14
Not so sadly (wrt the wideband).
The EMU is known to be an utter pain in the ass to hold AFR.
The feedback loop logic and PID implementation of the EMU is sadly lacking. It "gets the job done" for the most part but if you're going 10/10ths with it... No

It's a great piece of kit for low boost and n/a. Quite good  at allowing you to run different /bigger injectors and it can control the pulse width of each injection. So it's no joke. Timing is a funny one... A lot of fakery involved.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on June 5, 2019, 10:27
What you need... Is an Apexi...


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on June 5, 2019, 10:42
Quote from: Call the midlife! on June  5, 2019, 10:27
What you need... Is an Apexi...


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Yes, yes indeed :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 27, 2019, 12:09
OK so I'm filing this for later - I've reached the conclusion that I want more power but I'm going to try and approach this in a minimal issues post installation fashion..

Basically in my book, "stock" is good, opening and engine, tuning and fiddling is BAD... added to this I'm after an engine that was manufactured in the last 5 years roughly..
So what I want is a "newish" engine that develops significant power.

I've been watching Marc @ Frankenstein Motorworks threads and am quite keen on the AR series conversion.

Component    Cost £
8AR-FE Right side motor Mount - will need to be made    £116.49
EB6x Transmission mount kit    £310.91
2AR-FE A/C delete idler    £70.05
DBW Pedal adaptor    £51.95
8AR-FE conversion thermostat housing    £165.29
8AR-FE ECU with immobiliser removed    £299.11
8AR-FE MAF pipe & hardware    £235.35 (Might not need)
ECU Brackets    £28.34
Spherical Bearing Shift cable end    £34.63
ACT 8AR-FE flywheel    £224.33
Performance Clutch kit    £287.30
Custom B-pipe    £-   
RAV 4 Driveshafts
Engine    £1,416.81
Total    £3,240.57

Engine cost is an estimate, and I'd still need to figure out the B pipe and right side engine mount costs.. will also need to find an EB series gearbox (09 Camry).. but theoretically this is a sub £4k build that would deliver some decent power on a stock ECU and components tune..

Essentially what I'm aiming for is a fit and forget solution that does not require me to open the engine up, or fit an after market solution to increase power...

But then who has £4k sitting around?.. not me!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 105e on June 27, 2019, 13:23
I want more power (may never happen) and am aware of some of the possibilities, but what is this engine? size wise power wise, thanks
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 27, 2019, 14:35
Quote from: 105e on June 27, 2019, 13:23I want more power (may never happen) and am aware of some of the possibilities, but what is this engine? size wise power wise, thanks

It's the Toyota 8AR-FTS engine, as found in the Lexus RC/FC 200t series.
Roughly 240 bhp and 350Nm from a 2 litre engine.

Marc has already done the 2AR series, which is a 2.5 litre developing 205 rwhp and is NA..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 105e on June 27, 2019, 14:59
That sounds the best alternative i have heard of so far, wouldnt want to go above 2 ltr because of road tax cost implications, although no doubt government already has plans to make anything above 1000 cc only a rich mans/womans toy..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on June 27, 2019, 15:19
Quote from: 105e on June 27, 2019, 14:59That sounds the best alternative i have heard of so far, wouldnt want to go above 2 ltr because of road tax cost implications, although no doubt government already has plans to make anything above 1000 cc only a rich mans/womans toy..

Unless things have recently changed that I am not aware of, if you put a different engine in, the road tax stays the same as the original car/engine regardless of the bigger engine.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 10:27
Well there is good news and there is not so good news.. and basically crappy news..
The good news is:
I have FINALLY fixed the annoying rattle in the back left. It turns out that when I had the rear quarter panel replaced a couple of years back one of the bolts was tight but when the car was cold it had some kind of play in it, this would go away as the engine bay heated up. The fix is a nice rubber washer :-) was blissfull this morning..

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The not so good news is:

Topped up with 1 litre of oil :-/ nevermind... I enjoy thrashing it, and there's no way I'm swapping engines again.. for now at least.

Also topped up the coolant, might have a leak somewhere..

Discovered that my new cats2u is now missing an exhaust hanger..
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The crappy news is:
Whilst paying for some fuel this morning the Ford transit van behind my car rolled into mine shoving it forward by half a meter.. bumper cracked, right exhaust tip cracked, insert fell out and won't stay in and there are scuffs on the bumper down to the black plastic..

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The possible silver lining:
Insurance company will provide a "like" courtesy car i.e. 2 seater convertible.. they wouldn't go with the whole "it has to be mid engined and rear wheel drive" though... will see what they come up with!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on July 23, 2019, 10:41
Hard lines John but it will be ok.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 10:49
Cheers Scott... so far they've said they've got a mini cooper S convertible 2L turbo.. in automatic..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on July 23, 2019, 11:01
The cat was no doubt damaged in the accident!

Hope it is not too stressful getting it fixed.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 11:11
Quote from: Topdownman on July 23, 2019, 11:01The cat was no doubt damaged in the accident!

Hope it is not too stressful getting it fixed.

Cheers Simon - yeah no the cat stuff was last night.. accident was this morning.
I shall be writing to Cats2u to ask what they want to do about it..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 23, 2019, 11:45
That's all a bit crap.

How many miles to the litre of oil? 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 12:24
Quote from: Carolyn on July 23, 2019, 11:45That's all a bit crap.

How many miles to the litre of oil? 
Cheers..
About 4000 miles I think... Might have added a tiny bit in a while back so it's an approximate guess.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 23, 2019, 12:40
That's bugger all!  Keep a better eye on it, though.  That's dangerously low.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on July 23, 2019, 13:20
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 10:49Cheers Scott... so far they've said they've got a mini cooper S convertible 2L turbo.. in automatic..

Don't think they understand like for like.
Could be a giggle for a week mind.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 13:26
Quote from: Carolyn on July 23, 2019, 12:40That's bugger all!  Keep a better eye on it, though.  That's dangerously low.

Yeah I know, I've been doing a LOT of motorway driving up and down to dorset which I think is a big consumer.. I shall check it monthly then.

Quote from: 1979scotte on July 23, 2019, 13:20
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 10:49Cheers Scott... so far they've said they've got a mini cooper S convertible 2L turbo.. in automatic..

No they certainly don't... it's being delivered tomorrow morning. Ah well.. the wife will be happy at least I reckon she'll like it.

Don't think they understand like for like.
Could be a giggle for a week mind.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on July 23, 2019, 14:42
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 13:26
Quote from: Carolyn on July 23, 2019, 12:40That's bugger all!  Keep a better eye on it, though.  That's dangerously low.

Yeah I know, I've been doing a LOT of motorway driving up and down to dorset which I think is a big consumer.. I shall check it monthly then.

Quote from: 1979scotte on July 23, 2019, 13:20
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 10:49Cheers Scott... so far they've said they've got a mini cooper S convertible 2L turbo.. in automatic..
Ah well.. the wife will be happy at least I reckon she'll like it.

John that's a terribly sexist comment. 🤫
Not quite as bad as Petrus 😂
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 15:46
eh? I'm not being sexist, I'm being honest. My wife doesn't like my car! But I know that she WILL like the Mini... I'm not a massive fan of them, but happy to try it out.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on July 23, 2019, 15:58
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 15:46eh? I'm not being sexist, I'm being honest. My wife doesn't like my car! But I know that she WILL like the Mini... I'm not a massive fan of them, but happy to try it out.

There's a smiley face in there John twas a bit of humour.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 16:01
Quote from: 1979scotte on July 23, 2019, 15:58
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 15:46eh? I'm not being sexist, I'm being honest. My wife doesn't like my car! But I know that she WILL like the Mini... I'm not a massive fan of them, but happy to try it out.

There's a smiley face in there John twas a bit of humour.

AH.. sorry... in other news cats2u just emailed back saying they are sending out a replacement cat out for tomorrow and when I've gotten the old one off I can contact them and they'll pick it up! Not bad!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 23, 2019, 16:41
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 16:01
Quote from: 1979scotte on July 23, 2019, 15:58
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 15:46eh? I'm not being sexist, I'm being honest. My wife doesn't like my car! But I know that she WILL like the Mini... I'm not a massive fan of them, but happy to try it out.

There's a smiley face in there John twas a bit of humour.

AH.. sorry... in other news cats2u just emailed back saying they are sending out a replacement cat out for tomorrow and when I've gotten the old one off I can contact them and they'll pick it up! Not bad!

they sending fitting kit too?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 16:55
Quote from: Carolyn on July 23, 2019, 16:41
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 16:01
Quote from: 1979scotte on July 23, 2019, 15:58
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 15:46eh? I'm not being sexist, I'm being honest. My wife doesn't like my car! But I know that she WILL like the Mini... I'm not a massive fan of them, but happy to try it out.

There's a smiley face in there John twas a bit of humour.

AH.. sorry... in other news cats2u just emailed back saying they are sending out a replacement cat out for tomorrow and when I've gotten the old one off I can contact them and they'll pick it up! Not bad!

they sending fitting kit too?


Ooh... Erm... Don't know about that.. Surely I can just reuse the old one??
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 23, 2019, 17:01
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 16:55
Quote from: Carolyn on July 23, 2019, 16:41
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 16:01
Quote from: 1979scotte on July 23, 2019, 15:58
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 23, 2019, 15:46eh? I'm not being sexist, I'm being honest. My wife doesn't like my car! But I know that she WILL like the Mini... I'm not a massive fan of them, but happy to try it out.

There's a smiley face in there John twas a bit of humour.

AH.. sorry... in other news cats2u just emailed back saying they are sending out a replacement cat out for tomorrow and when I've gotten the old one off I can contact them and they'll pick it up! Not bad!

they sending fitting kit too?


Ooh... Erm... Don't know about that.. Surely I can just reuse the old one??

Not really for the crush rings....
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 30, 2019, 09:07
So last night I decided to fit the replacement Cat that Cats2U sent to me - the new one has much more welding on the hanger connection.

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A decent gap achieved..
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I also had the car up on the ramp at the local garage and it looks like I've got a leaky sump.. but aside from that the bump I had earlier was purely cosmetic which is nice I guess.

As an aside guess which gaskets are supplied by Cats2u and which are genuine toyota one's (both used for a few months at least!)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 30, 2019, 09:14
Leaky sump would explain the moderate oil consumption.  Easy enough to fix eh?

Yes the Cats2U crush rings are pants.  I just put OEM ones in mine too.

All, in all, looking good, John Boy!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 30, 2019, 10:10
Quote from: Carolyn on July 30, 2019, 09:14Leaky sump would explain the moderate oil consumption.  Easy enough to fix eh?

Yes the Cats2U crush rings are pants.  I just put OEM ones in mine too.

All, in all, looking good, John Boy!

Thanks Carolyn, Yeah - I'll try and do it when I do the next oil change in a couple of months. Need to have a root through all the stuff from last time to see if I have any sealant left, I know there was a bit left over! Would be nice if there was a gasket instead that'd be easier..

Still need to fit my oil pressure monitor actually..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 20, 2019, 20:46
Here's a bit of a summary of the recent events..
Decat - definitely feel the extra power, definitely hear the extra noise. The only minor thing to be aware of is that the engine light will come on occasionally but I have a handy little plug in to reset it. (P0420)

Rear right light went a week or so ago, replaced it promptly and then yesterday when the wife took the car to work I saw that it was out AGAIN!... had a look this morning to discover that the bulb had actually fallen out into the light cluster! fished it out and plugged it back in again and all is good... must have hit a proper bump or something.

Anyway, today I decided to swap to the winter wheels and managed to snap a hub nut! :-(

A quick call to the help center @Carolyn to ask what on earth you're supposed to do has put my mind at ease and also the car to the back of the garage till I get a chance to work on it!

I found the part number here (90942-02049)
https://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_E_2001_TOYOTA_MR2_ZZW30R-AKMQHW_4303.html

and discovered the cheapest place I could order from online was roughtrax4x4 and ordered a few as this might be the start of something new..

Anywho.. at least with the work starting on the front right hub I can get to the brake system and check it's all ok and get rid of my "clunk".

And finally I've managed to sort my alarm "problem" - turns out the passenger door just wasn't shutting like it was before with the extra cold and damp. So sorted! :-) Thank you to all for your sage contributions!

Oh and I'm probably going to sell my hardtop with fitting kit and cut plastics if anyone wants a silver one..

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 29, 2019, 08:57
Bit of a milestone today! Odometer passed 140 000!

Everything is going well... no more oil consumption (have no idea how to explain it, but after that initial "gulp" of oil it's been rock solid for a couple of months now) hoooray!

Replacement of the right from wheel stud went on without issue - the biggest delay was me trying to find stuff to do the work. But in short the "clunk" is gone and I can now attach the wheel with all 4 studs. Many thanks to @Carolyn for the guidance!

I regreased the slider pins with the silicone based lubricant, I copper greased the backs of the brake pads and the seats, I replaced the clips with new ones, and I pumped out the piston a few times and shoved a bunch of red grease under the piston cover for good measure... I am now able to pivot the car on the front right wheel under hard braking (just kidding).

But it would be good to do the same to the front left I suppose..

not dealt with the sump leak yet... I don't really have the energy/motivation. But I know I do need to do an oil change soon and that would mean I might as well fit the oil pressure gauge..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 30, 2019, 14:53
Today I got a chance to give it a clean! It was literally half mud half machine...

Happy that it looks better now..
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 12, 2019, 10:00
ok - SO! It's done 7000 miles since it's last oil change so I reckon it's time..

Going for shell oil this time round, and am getting a bog standard filter and sump plug and washer from eurocarparts.

The only difference this time being is that I'm going hopefully get round to fitting my oil pressure gauge! :-) There seems to be about 1 year waiting time for when I get stuff to when I actually fit things..

Going to go for a single gauge pop that's actually part of triple setup as I think it looks better and gives a bit of upgrade space in the event I think of something else I want to track.

It looks like I'll be feeding off the wiring that goes to the back of the where the clock was (now EDFC2 controller) as it'll supply my illumination, 12V & ground...

So that means in terms of routing the wiring I shall likely be coming down under one of the side scuff panels.

Maybe I'll tighten the handbrake cable at the same time...

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 13, 2019, 18:14
OK so equipped with some time off today I tackled the oil change and Oil pressure monitor.

The good news is that the car is filled with nice fresh shell 10w40 oil, the oil pressure monitor works and no one got hurt.

The bad news was that one of the spare bolts for the sandwich plate wouldn't create sufficient seal and so oil was dripping out. Tightening as far as possible didn't work and it then proceeded to become rounded. SO... I made another bolt - found a right sized brass one (angle ground it down to a more suitable length) and then used my Irwin grip nuts to take out the rubbish bolt. I replaced it with the new bolt and added a tiny bit of plumbers tape for good measure. Picture below shows original bolts pre-leak.
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Obviously lost some oil in the process, but the initial test showed no leaks as before so I'll check on it again later. I also need to finish off the wiring for the gauge as I took off the heater dials to get to my nice EDFC wiring. I think I'm going to mount it onto the middle cubby thing... the only issue is that when you open the lid, the gauge fouls on the windshield.. but I dont wan't to mount it directly into the dash..

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So yeah - I'll put some holes into the central cubby lid, and then drill through the under section to give access to the area behind the heater controls.

Then I'm guessing I'm going to have to give it a proper run when it's dry so that I can check to see if it's still leaking, and then put the middle nappy back on.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 13, 2019, 23:49
The finished product!
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 13, 2019, 23:52
Quick question for people in the know- what should oil pressure settle at in psi when it's warmed up?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: SV-3 on December 14, 2019, 00:00
Hi @jvanzyl
Around 20psi - Have a look at Carolyn's post in How To / Install Oil Pressure Gauge (Nov 2016) - some interesting advice/comments/observations there.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 14, 2019, 08:09
Quote from: SV-3 on December 14, 2019, 00:00Hi @jvanzyl
Around 20psi - Have a look at Carolyn's post in How To / Install Oil Pressure Gauge (Nov 2016) - some interesting advice/comments/observations there.

Ah cheers!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 14, 2019, 09:28
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 14, 2019, 08:09
Quote from: SV-3 on December 14, 2019, 00:00Hi @jvanzyl
Around 20psi - Have a look at Carolyn's post in How To / Install Oil Pressure Gauge (Nov 2016) - some interesting advice/comments/observations there.

Ah cheers!
Does the gauge have a warning or light under a certain pressure? 

Not really applicable to us daily drivers but just wondering
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on December 14, 2019, 10:16
Quote from: shnazzle on December 14, 2019, 09:28
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 14, 2019, 08:09
Quote from: SV-3 on December 14, 2019, 00:00Hi @jvanzyl
Around 20psi - Have a look at Carolyn's post in How To / Install Oil Pressure Gauge (Nov 2016) - some interesting advice/comments/observations there.

Ah cheers!
Does the gauge have a warning or light under a certain pressure?

Not really applicable to us daily drivers but just wondering

No it's a gauge. (wink).  You have an idiot light in you instrument cluster.

The actual when-warm pressures can vary a little with the type of oil. I noticed warm cruising pressure varied from 60psi to nearer 80, when I changed to a 'sport' oil.  You'll get used to how yours behaves quickly, so you'll know when it's properly warmed up.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 14, 2019, 10:32
Quote from: Carolyn on December 14, 2019, 10:16
Quote from: shnazzle on December 14, 2019, 09:28
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 14, 2019, 08:09
Quote from: SV-3 on December 14, 2019, 00:00Hi @jvanzyl
Around 20psi - Have a look at Carolyn's post in How To / Install Oil Pressure Gauge (Nov 2016) - some interesting advice/comments/observations there.

Ah cheers!
Does the gauge have a warning or light under a certain pressure?

Not really applicable to us daily drivers but just wondering

No it's a gauge. (wink).  You have an idiot light in you instrument cluster.

The actual when-warm pressures can vary a little with the type of oil. I noticed warm cruising pressure varied from 60psi to nearer 80, when I changed to a 'sport' oil.  You'll get used to how yours behaves quickly, so you'll know when it's properly warmed up.


Isn't thr idiot light the "boom" light? I.e. Too late now, damage done?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Petrus on December 14, 2019, 11:05
Quote from: shnazzle on December 14, 2019, 10:32Isn't thr idiot light the "boom" light? I.e. Too late now, damage done?

The idiot light is basially only for startup.

Theoretically* the warning light can save the day in case you crack the sump and dump the oil. In that case heeding the warning light can save the engine.

For the rest the idiot should check the level with the other dipstick.

* not thát theoretical over here; for those living beyond city limits a sheet metal sump guard is a popular mod under any car.
I cracked one too when recently arrived here. There was a pothole in the concrete ´vado´just 100 meters down from us. Light lit up just as I parked at the farm. No harm done other than a new sump lid.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on December 14, 2019, 11:13
An idiot light CAN save the day.  If it starts to 'wink' at you, rather than coming full on - then the oil is low enough to allow the scoop to suck air occasionally.

That is a case of go no further  before adding oil.

If you're honking along and it comes on permanently, then it changes from an idiot light to a 'boom' light. ;D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Petrus on December 14, 2019, 11:27
Quote from: SV-3 on December 14, 2019, 00:00Hi @jvanzyl
Around 20psi - Have a look at Carolyn's post in How To / Install Oil Pressure Gauge (Nov 2016) - some interesting advice/comments/observations there.

About that, what happened to simply replacing the switch with a sender?
I still have a old Veglia from an Alfa in the garage. The sender goes in place of the switch and the dial has an inbuilt light.
If you want(ed) to retain the original light, then you fitted a simple junction/t-piece depending on the availeble space.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on December 14, 2019, 12:05
Quote from: Petrus on December 14, 2019, 11:27
Quote from: SV-3 on December 14, 2019, 00:00Hi @jvanzyl
Around 20psi - Have a look at Carolyn's post in How To / Install Oil Pressure Gauge (Nov 2016) - some interesting advice/comments/observations there.

About that, what happened to simply replacing the switch with a sender?
I still have a old Veglia from an Alfa in the garage. The sender goes in place of the switch and the dial has an inbuilt light.
If you want(ed) to retain the original light, then you fitted a simple junction/t-piece depending on the availeble space.

Have you seen where the pressure switch is on a 1ZZ?  That's why we go for sandwich plates.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Petrus on December 14, 2019, 12:35
Quote from: Carolyn on December 14, 2019, 12:05Have you seen where the pressure switch is on a 1ZZ?  That's why we go for sandwich plates.

No, did not look for it, but ah!! availeble space.

Horrible solution though, but alas, no option then.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 16, 2019, 10:30
So some interesting learnings from todays first drive.


All in all a worth while exercise!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: thetyrant on December 16, 2019, 10:38
Oil temperature gauge would of been more useful than pressure to be honest, its good to have both but to me temp is most useful especially this time of year.

Pressure you cant do much with apart from spot a worn engine whereas temperature you can see when its ready for thrashing...or time to back it off if been thrashing it too much :)

Next project for you get Oil temp gauge to go alongside your pressure :D

Also to add why did you go 10w40 ?   in cold weather espeically you would be better off with the recommend 5w30
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on December 16, 2019, 10:46
Quote from: thetyrant on December 16, 2019, 10:38Oil temperature gauge would of been more useful than pressure to be honest, its good to have both but to me temp is most useful especially this time of year.

Pressure you cant do much with apart from spot a worn engine whereas temperature you can see when its ready for thrashing...or time to back it off if been thrashing it too much :)

Next project for you get Oil temp gauge to go alongside your pressure :D

Also to add why did you go 10w40 ?   in cold weather espeically you would be better off with the recommend 5w30

I know you track you car, so oil temp is important to you.  However, a pressure gauge also tells you when the oil is warmed up.

So, for a road car, I have to say I disagree with you.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 16, 2019, 10:53
Quote from: thetyrant on December 16, 2019, 10:38Oil temperature gauge would of been more useful than pressure to be honest, its good to have both but to me temp is most useful especially this time of year.

Pressure you cant do much with apart from spot a worn engine whereas temperature you can see when its ready for thrashing...or time to back it off if been thrashing it too much :)

Next project for you get Oil temp gauge to go alongside your pressure :D

Also to add why did you go 10w40 ?  in cold weather espeically you would be better off with the recommend 5w30


Re temp - I was under the understanding that the oil would be up to temperature when the pressure dropped to the 20 ish mark so surely it's a rough equivalent to show that it's up to temp? Totally up for getting enough gauges so that I can get a triple cluster going just for fun really.

Went for 10w40 because it's what I had in stock, I had 10L sat waiting to go into the Audi and didn't up using it as I had the garage do it.. I do a fair bit of mileage so I'll get through it soon enough.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: thetyrant on December 16, 2019, 10:58
Quote from: Carolyn on December 16, 2019, 10:46I know you track you car, so oil temp is important to you.  However, a pressure gauge also tells you when the oil is warmed up.

So, for a road car, I have to say I disagree with you.

I cant see how you can disagree that oil temp gauge is far better way of knowing what your oil temp is?  >:D  , pressure gauge doesnt tell you when its warmed up it just tells you the pressure, im guessing your referring to fact you get lower oil pressure at idle once its warmed up but how do you know at what temp does it do this without comparing it against a temperature gauge? or that some other factor isnt causing the pressure drop maybe.

I get what your saying but to me oil temp is more critical on road car than pressure gauge so you can see when its ready for some fun, on a track car even more so but also to make sure its not getting too hot.  Oil pressure is useful but less so imo.
My daily bmw 130i has oil temp gauge from factory and it always amazes me how long it takes to start moving from the 70c starting point on gauge especially this time of year.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: thetyrant on December 16, 2019, 11:01
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 16, 2019, 10:53Re temp - I was under the understanding that the oil would be up to temperature when the pressure dropped to the 20 ish mark so surely it's a rough equivalent to show that it's up to temp? Totally up for getting enough gauges so that I can get a triple cluster going just for fun really.

Went for 10w40 because it's what I had in stock, I had 10L sat waiting to go into the Audi and didn't up using it as I had the garage do it.. I do a fair bit of mileage so I'll get through it soon enough.

Yes kind of but how do you know its not something else causing it ?  its a guide yes and better than nothing but seeing the actually temperature is more useful in my opinion.
  Also ive tried a few of the cheaper gauges in past and found accuracy a bit questionable, fitting a good quality gauge/sensor like a SPa design etc is what i do now after getting some scares about low oil pressure which turned out to be the gauge accuracy, they do a nice dual gauge with pressure and temp on one display, bloody pricey though!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Petrus on December 16, 2019, 11:07
Quote from: thetyrant on December 16, 2019, 11:01Also ive tried a few of the cheaper gauges in past and found accuracy a bit questionable, fitting a good quality gauge/sensor like a SPa design etc is what i do now after getting some scares about low oil pressure which turned out to be the gauge accuracy, they do a nice dual gauge with pressure and temp on one display, bloody pricey though!

Both Smith and Racetech have a neat simple dual one.
I´d like one.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 16, 2019, 11:14
Quote from: thetyrant on December 16, 2019, 11:01
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 16, 2019, 10:53Re temp - I was under the understanding that the oil would be up to temperature when the pressure dropped to the 20 ish mark so surely it's a rough equivalent to show that it's up to temp? Totally up for getting enough gauges so that I can get a triple cluster going just for fun really.

Went for 10w40 because it's what I had in stock, I had 10L sat waiting to go into the Audi and didn't up using it as I had the garage do it.. I do a fair bit of mileage so I'll get through it soon enough.

Yes kind of but how do you know its not something else causing it ?  its a guide yes and better than nothing but seeing the actually temperature is more useful in my opinion.
  Also ive tried a few of the cheaper gauges in past and found accuracy a bit questionable, fitting a good quality gauge/sensor like a SPa design etc is what i do now after getting some scares about low oil pressure which turned out to be the gauge accuracy, they do a nice dual gauge with pressure and temp on one display, bloody pricey though!

You have to trust it's ok I guess! At the end of the day I fitted it so that I could understand the timing of my commute and where it would actually be warm enough to give it a good rev. I'm unlikely to be paying close enough attention to notice the sudden drop and back off as I'm concentrating on driving, it's a rough indicator that tells me when conditions (irrespective of outside temp) are right for higher revving... that's honestly it.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 16, 2019, 11:26
It's all gimmicky anywya. Fun gimmicky. Unless you track it in which case it's a drop in the ocean of changes to the car. 

I like to rev the nuts off it so I'd use a temp and pressure gauge to make sure the engine is ready for it. 
But having said that, I've been doing that since 2013 and still got a happy engine
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: thetyrant on December 16, 2019, 11:39
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 16, 2019, 11:14You have to trust it's ok I guess! At the end of the day I fitted it so that I could understand the timing of my commute and where it would actually be warm enough to give it a good rev. I'm unlikely to be paying close enough attention to notice the sudden drop and back off as I'm concentrating on driving, it's a rough indicator that tells me when conditions (irrespective of outside temp) are right for higher revving... that's honestly it.

Indeed its better than nothing and a good project :) as it was oil temp during warm up you were interested in why didnt you fit an oil temp gauge ? :D

Oil pressure gauge is like you say not something you watch all the time and chances are if you loose oil pressure you wont have enough warning to do anything about it, oil temp however you can keep glancing at it during warm up until you see 70c+ then your good to start using the revs and having fun, also if having a reall hard blast or going on track you can see if its getting too hot hence being far more useful gauge to have imo, but its all good fun :)

I did a fair bit of testing on my old evo2 trackcar in relation to oil temps and pressures with different oils, it was quite interesting to monitor the differences and reason i was doing it was on that car it had design issues on crank thrust washers and good oil pressure at idle was vital to stop crankwalk and excessive endfloat, i was able to get around 5psi more with my oil of choice which was Fuchs Titan Pro at the time. 

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Petrus on December 16, 2019, 13:56
Quote from: thetyrant on December 16, 2019, 11:39Fuchs Titan Pro . 



On a side note: does anyone know under which brand it is marketed here in Spain?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on December 16, 2019, 20:43
Quote from: Petrus on December 16, 2019, 13:56
Quote from: thetyrant on December 16, 2019, 11:39Fuchs Titan Pro . 



On a side note: does anyone know under which brand it is marketed here in Spain?

Fuchs are I understand a German Company, below is a link to their operation in Spain

https://www.fuchs.com/es/es/
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Petrus on December 16, 2019, 20:47
Quote from: Joesson on December 16, 2019, 20:43
Quote from: Petrus on December 16, 2019, 13:56
Quote from: thetyrant on December 16, 2019, 11:39Fuchs Titan Pro . 



On a side note: does anyone know under which brand it is marketed here in Spain?

Fuchs are I understand a German Company, below is a link to their operation in Spain

https://www.fuchs.com/es/es/

Thanks, I looked at their listings and the same one is not listed.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 16, 2019, 21:01
Quote from: Petrus on December 16, 2019, 20:47
Quote from: Joesson on December 16, 2019, 20:43
Quote from: Petrus on December 16, 2019, 13:56
Quote from: thetyrant on December 16, 2019, 11:39Fuchs Titan Pro . 



On a side note: does anyone know under which brand it is marketed here in Spain?

Fuchs are I understand a German Company, below is a link to their operation in Spain

https://www.fuchs.com/es/es/

Thanks, I looked at their listings and the same one is not listed.

Silkolene?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Petrus on December 16, 2019, 21:02
Quote from: shnazzle on December 16, 2019, 21:01Silkolene?

That brand name was superseded by Fuchs´ own.

But let´s stop the highjacking of Jan´s thread.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 17, 2019, 08:57
Thanks Petrus!

Anywho... quick question on hardtops.. is there a specific order in which to tighten the latches down so as to prevent/minimize them popping open.

On the drive to work today for some obscure reason the drivers side one (just behind the seat) kept popping open. Bit annoying! I'll have to adjust the tension but was wondering if doing them up in a specific order would lend itself to them staying shut?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Petrus on December 17, 2019, 09:43
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 17, 2019, 08:57On the drive to work today for some obscure reason the drivers side one (just behind the seat) kept popping open. Bit annoying! I'll have to adjust the tension but was wondering if doing them up in a specific order would lend itself to them staying shut?

Adjusting is not likely to help as it puts more tension on the lever to pop open whereas the issue seems to be that the ´over the top´ bit gets too much play. I looked at it and when mine gets too bad an easy if less elegant solution is to cut a piece of bicycle inner tube as elastic band.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on December 17, 2019, 10:14
Quote from: Petrus on December 17, 2019, 09:43
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 17, 2019, 08:57On the drive to work today for some obscure reason the drivers side one (just behind the seat) kept popping open. Bit annoying! I'll have to adjust the tension but was wondering if doing them up in a specific order would lend itself to them staying shut?

Adjusting is not likely to help as it puts more tension on the lever to pop open whereas the issue seems to be that the ´over the top´ bit gets too much play. I looked at it and when mine gets too bad an easy if less elegant solution is to cut a piece of bicycle inner tube as elastic band.

You might try unclipping them all, lift the front, give it a waggle and clip it back down.  Sometimes it's a subtle alignment issue.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Petrus on December 17, 2019, 10:24
Quote from: Carolyn on December 17, 2019, 10:14You might try unclipping them all, lift the front, give it a waggle and clip it back down.  Sometimes it's a subtle alignment issue.

That is for certain. If the fittings are not seated properly, the ´over the top´ cán not engage properly; stays on the uphill bit and will thus unclip.
Thanks for pointing this out.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 17, 2019, 10:25
Quote from: Carolyn on December 17, 2019, 10:14
Quote from: Petrus on December 17, 2019, 09:43
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 17, 2019, 08:57On the drive to work today for some obscure reason the drivers side one (just behind the seat) kept popping open. Bit annoying! I'll have to adjust the tension but was wondering if doing them up in a specific order would lend itself to them staying shut?

Adjusting is not likely to help as it puts more tension on the lever to pop open whereas the issue seems to be that the ´over the top´ bit gets too much play. I looked at it and when mine gets too bad an easy if less elegant solution is to cut a piece of bicycle inner tube as elastic band.

You might try unclipping them all, lift the front, give it a waggle and clip it back down.  Sometimes it's a subtle alignment issue.

Thanks both! I'll try lift and waggle followed by the elastic band effort if the former doesn't work!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: househead on December 17, 2019, 11:16
I got my hardtop a few months back, and no amount of adjusting the tension would get the middle clips to hold. In the end just put the tension half-way and used some strong zip ties.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 17, 2019, 13:33
Quote from: househead on December 17, 2019, 11:16I got my hardtop a few months back, and no amount of adjusting the tension would get the middle clips to hold. In the end just put the tension half-way and used some strong zip ties.

Yeah I was hoping to avoid those... It was just weird this morning because it's not happened before. Must be a combination of temp and moisture level cos nothing else has changed!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: househead on December 17, 2019, 13:36
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 17, 2019, 13:33
Quote from: househead on December 17, 2019, 11:16I got my hardtop a few months back, and no amount of adjusting the tension would get the middle clips to hold. In the end just put the tension half-way and used some strong zip ties.

Yeah I was hoping to avoid those... It was just weird this morning because it's not happened before. Must be a combination of temp and moisture level cos nothing else has changed!

Vibrations too? Especially if you have extra bracing. I reckon over time that will wear away at the plastic clips at the top that should be retaining the bigger clip.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: BahnStormer on January 7, 2020, 10:15
I retro-fitted a good condition, but well used hardtop to my sable and that required a cable-tie threaded through the centre of the clip to keep it in place - it was secure for several months like that. No matter how much tension adjustment was done and even though the clip appeared to lock completely, it would always pop up within a few minutes. I assume it is just something internal to the clasp that means it doesn't lock as securely as it could.

I sold the hardtop on and it required the same setup on the next car.

The cable tie solution is very secure and the cable tie is under no real pressure, so even a really thin, simple one should suffice.

My 2nd MR2 "came" with a hardtop - but that was also retrofitted - it never required any cable ties at all, so I think it is just wear and tear.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 7, 2020, 11:44
Cheers Chris - the drivers one has started behaving as of the other week. The passenger side might occasionally pop still.. I'll dig out my bag O'zip ties.. tempted to take the top off at some point but I'm probably going to take it off after the snow is done..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 24, 2020, 15:01
So time for an update.
I've acquired new front and rear bumpers to replace the old scratched, cracked and scuffed ones. Stoked about this as the car looks so much better now. @Oddshoes thanks so much!

The other thing I've done is get some garage matts in. @Oddshoes had some in his garage and I was amazed how much better the world is when your don't have crawl over rippled cold concrete.
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Oddshoes on January 24, 2020, 18:22
Aww bless and glad I inspired you, such a great investment. It's recycled plastics so doing my bit for the environment as well as making my life better too, it was relaivitly cheap to do as well on my 36sqm workshop
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 1, 2020, 19:56
So where to begin- clearly having a car with no cracked bumpers and any obvious signs of damage was not to be allowed. Addison Lee was therefore assigned to ensure this was corrected.

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So Dave to the rescue again, with the supply of doors and fenders.. I had no idea the doors weighed so much!!!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on February 1, 2020, 21:25
Oh bum
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 1, 2020, 21:45
Well that sucks... but fortuitous that Dave had the breaker.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on February 1, 2020, 22:20
Thats not the kind of arch rolling you want!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Ardent on February 1, 2020, 23:29
Dear oh dear.

Thats pants
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 2, 2020, 08:23
Cheers guys- part of me thinks I should have taken the whole car and just swapped over the suspension, engine, and interior!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2020, 15:56
So work has commenced on fixing up Addison Lee's mess.

Did some initial work with the dremel - not really a fan of the wire wheel attachment as I was pulling metal bits from the wheel out of my clothing afterwards.
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Then changed to old faithful angle grinder with wire wheel... much better result and then did spirits wipe followed by kurust.
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 10, 2020, 09:27
Found a spare few minutes in the evening to start on the outside of the panel to touch up a few marks..

sanded using 600 wet first
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then masked up
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then did a couple of applications of simonz grey primer. This isn't a high build one so we'll see how it works out.

I did a second layer of kurust on the inside, I'll use some zinc primer on that this evening if I can, and then probably finish if off with some hammered silver for good measure
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If I get a chance tonight I'll try and sand it back again and see how it shapes up.
Then if all is well I'll attempt to spay on the halfords mix of 1D0 which by all historical accounts is probably the equivalent of spraying orange onto purple... but we'll see.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 10, 2020, 20:04
Ok so this evening's update:
Sanded back the grey primer- middle section ok but front section will need building.
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Did another pass with the high build.
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Then did the inside rusted bit with zinc primer.

Then gave it pride of place in the lounge- Valentine's DayIs coming after all...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 10, 2020, 20:06
Pics from earlier thread
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 11, 2020, 21:10
More sanding and priming again (3x layers of the grey stuff).. I've been using 600 wondering if I need to go up to more..
And needless to say it's back in its place in the lounge to dry over night.
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Oh and I did a layer of hammered silver on the old rust spot.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 13, 2020, 22:50
Soo... first coats of paint down... it's going to need some serious blending! Or maybe just a matching paint code!
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 1, 2020, 14:43
Out with the old and in with the new..
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 3, 2020, 13:08
Right- following the Addison Lee incident and this mornings argument with the hedgerow, alignment is done and it feels back on form!7A8868DC-F8C6-45E1-9F95-A8C35E7C82A9.jpeg
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 3, 2020, 15:00
I can feel a new Ding Day award coming on "Perseverance in the face of adversity" also known as just keep swimming...
Chin up sosig...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 3, 2020, 15:44
Quote from: Call the midlife! on March  3, 2020, 15:00I can feel a new Ding Day award coming on "Perseverance in the face of adversity" also known as just keep swimming...
Chin up sosig...

LOL - Cheers mate!
What are we at now.. engine number 3, likely to be written off twice, and  diminishing number of original panels that came with the car... the life of an MR2 owner! HAHA!

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 3, 2020, 16:10
Quote from: jvanzyl on March  3, 2020, 15:44
Quote from: Call the midlife! on March  3, 2020, 15:00I can feel a new Ding Day award coming on "Perseverance in the face of adversity" also known as just keep swimming...
Chin up sosig...

LOL - Cheers mate!
What are we at now.. engine number 3, likely to be written off twice, and  diminishing number of original panels that came with the car... the life of an MR2 owner! HAHA!


Or we could rechristen your car Trigger's Broom...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 4, 2020, 08:41
So I just got a renewal notice through from Adrian Flux... £1100 !!!!!

They some how think that the last years worth of incidents justifies it. They seem to have taken away my NCB, even though I've not made any claim against my insurance... roll on 9am when the phone lines open cos this is utterly ridiculous. If I cannot get the insurance down to sub £400 then it's going to be decision time.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: househead on March 4, 2020, 08:46
Quote from: jvanzyl on March  4, 2020, 08:41So I just got a renewal notice through from Adrian Flux... £1100 !!!!!

They some how think that the last years worth of incidents justifies it. They seem to have taken away my NCB, even though I've not made any claim against my insurance... roll on 9am when the phone lines open cos this is utterly ridiculous. If I cannot get the insurance down to sub £400 then it's going to be decision time.

Mate that does suck :( insult to injury. Chin up, I'm sure you'll get a better quote than that. Good luck on the phones ... speaking to insurance companies is a thankless task if ever there was one.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 4, 2020, 08:48
You're not the first to be assaulted by Adrian Flux.  I'm confident you'll get a proper deal elsewhere.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 4, 2020, 08:52
Cheers Mark & Carolyn - I appreciate it.. I'm basically learning that you NEVER contact an insurance company for our cars if it's not your fault. No good will come of it. The only reason to contact them is if an incident is your fault and you need to lawyer up so that the insurance company can pay out or whatever...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 4, 2020, 09:12
So having spoken to "Edward", this is the situation.
Apparently "all" insurers operate in the following fashion:
Any unresolved claims (i.e. my January incident where my stationary car leaped out at the poor Addison Lee driver) essentially invalidate all NCB's you might have. The insurer will treat you as guilty until proven innocent in this time and they say that any increased premium that you will have paid (assuming you take out their ludicrous renewal) will be refunded. Bearing in mind the July incident last year is still not closed, that would mean that I would pay out £1181 now, and then hope to reclaim the difference at around February next year... good luck with anyone trying to that I say.

I have informed them that due to their inability to be reasonable, I'll be removing all three of our cars from their policies upon renewal. Somehow I think that I might need to take the car off the road until the insurance stuff is resolved and it becomes financially viable to drive. 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 4, 2020, 09:35
Isn't the lack of resolution of those the result of you not deciding how best to proceed? Correct me if I'm wrong, but you were deciding which claim to pursue and how best to proceed??

Can't you just get one settlement and move on?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 4, 2020, 10:28
The first claim in July dragged on initially due to me disputing the value of the car.
They admitted liability but I got caught in the "hire car" trap where the 3rd party insurers dispute the need for a hire car as it transpired the car was a "driveable" loss.
They are unwilling to pay for the repair, and will not talk to my insurers on the phone. The accident claim company are now saying that I have to make a claim against my insurance policy in order to get the costs of the hire car back if they cannot get the 3rd party insurer to deal with, apparently in the wording of the contract that I signed it says this which is fan fing fantastic. Total invoice for the hire car is £500 odd for 3 days which is a joy. So anyway the fact that this is dragging on is causing the Jan incident with Addison Lee to also be delayed.

I've told incident 1 people that I'm going to progress with incident 2 and get the car written off which would hopefully free up funds to pay off the hire car and I'll attribute that to the school of life.
Saying that Incident 2 3rd party insurers are now disputing their liability.. I hate this.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 7, 2020, 22:30
Fitted the cheapest togaurd dash cam.
It's the kind with the mirror being a touch screen and had the front camera built into it.
Front resolution is hd but I think the back might actually be vga- it's not the end of the world.
It doesn't seem to do seamless recording, I either get Chunks or just brief clips unless I specify the file size, so I've gone for 3 minutes and I hope that nothing happens in the 10 seconds it's saving the file for in between clips...

Many thanks to @shnazzle  for pointing out that the dome light produces 12v and the camera actually only wants 5v...

Anyway it was £30...
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 24, 2020, 23:48
Ok so it looks like I shall be paying the "man" and stumping up silly money in order to drive my car until the horrid little Addison Lee driver admits liability or at least his insurers do so for him.

Anyway- I've finally managed to get a chance to work on it, so changed 3 of the wheels to summer, the fourth having a nice Nail in it'll be taken for repair in the morning:
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Also took off the hardtop and managed to clear up the garage floor, repair some of the walls, lay the rest of the four panels and do a general cleanup! It's now a nice place to work in!
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Oh and the battery was flat so it's now on charge..
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Ardent on May 25, 2020, 07:27
JV

I don't envy you one bit.

If only I could come up with a business model, where I can charge people hundreds of pounds for something they never want to use, are legally obliged to have it and make life as difficult as possible should they consider using it.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 25, 2020, 09:01
Quote from: Ardent on May 25, 2020, 07:27JV

I don't envy you one bit.

If only I could come up with a business model, where I can charge people hundreds of pounds for something they never want to use, are legally obliged to have it and make life as difficult as possible should they consider using it.

Cheers man.. appreciate it.

I basically want to be able to drive down and socially distance and visit my mom. I haven't physically seen her for I think 6 months and haven't even been able to be there for the anniversary of my dad passing last year. At the end of the day its only money..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 25, 2020, 19:50
Gave the primer from the paints4u kit and I must say it was immediately noticeable his much better it was than the Simonz can I've tried previously...

Also had a go at repairing the rust hole with some body filler... Totally got the mix wrong with way too much hardner but we'll see if it hold up under sanding..
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on May 25, 2020, 20:34
You've done really well here John, I like the "baby"  stand by the way ;D   Nice to have you back on here!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 25, 2020, 22:16
Quote from: Chilli Girl on May 25, 2020, 20:34You've done really well here John, I like the "baby"  stand by the way ;D   Nice to have you back on here!

Thanks very much.. yeah despite being at home I seem to have less time than ever.. so I have to do bits when I can, but that often leads to rushing and I make mistakes like with the filler..

I do think it might look kind of cool in primer grey... but I'll carry on for now and see how it turns out in the 1D0..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 14, 2020, 23:18
Right, so in the time that has passed I'm actually now on my second attempt at doing this fender. The first attempt resulted in drips in the clear coat which I didn't resolve to my satisfaction and ended up repriming and starting again.

This time round I finished the primer off with 2500 and pretty much sorted and possible trace or orange peel effect. Did the base coat, which went on quite nicely, and then got 4 coats into the clear and got a minor drip. This time round however I'm equipped with a bit more experience and should hopefully be able to resolve it and then will proceed to wet sand up till about 3 or 5k grit and then I'll use some autosol polish to buff it out...

I'm looking forward to it (when they clear has hardened tomorrow or the next day) the only thought in the back of my mind is if I need to add more clear coat- but it's had about 500ml.. so we'll see. Cars gonna have one very shiny new looking panel in amongst the rest!
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on June 15, 2020, 07:09
Looking good John.

Are you doing the whole car?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 15, 2020, 09:02
Quote from: Topdownman on June 15, 2020, 07:09Looking good John.

Are you doing the whole car?

Thanks Simon.

Well... that's the thing.. if i were to do the whole car I'd choose another colour (something cheaper than 1D0 at least!).. and that would make all this effort for this panel kind of redundant apart from the learning..
It is definitely so much easier to paint the panels off the car, and I have spares for everything apart from the bonnet and boot lids and the rear quarters... I guess I'd need a new drivers fender as well..

I don't know what other colour would go with the colour scheme I've currently got?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on June 15, 2020, 09:17
All good experience I guess.

Pretty sure I advised against that blue roof!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 15, 2020, 09:34
Yeah yeah you did...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 15, 2020, 09:38
what about painting it white?

Should contrast nicely with the blue roof and then I can put the blue scoops back one.. possibly make the wheels white as well?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on June 15, 2020, 10:28
Perhaps you need a photoshop request?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 15, 2020, 11:04
Yeah probably - I keep thinking it needs the TRD body kit, but I'm trying to keep the weight down as far as reasonable..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 15, 2020, 11:19
My oven is working well today!
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This is the state of what it'll be replacing:
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 16, 2020, 22:55
Right! I've finished it! Might get some proper polish at some point in the future- but I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out..

Basically did 1500 to get rid of any orange peel, then 2500, 3000 and finished with 5000.

I had some autosol plastic polish around so used that.. seems to have done a reasonable job.
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on June 17, 2020, 06:57
I think your wife will be happy too!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 17, 2020, 22:49
This evening I took a drive out to go see @Oddshoes (long term storage facility) and get my old front bumper back as it will go on whilst I restore the new bumper...

Look forward to getting the front fender on and the car looking a bit more reasonable again!
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Oddshoes on June 18, 2020, 06:28
Nice seeing you again as it always is dude, that's looking like a nice setup you have there, also the paint job for. The pics you showed me looked very good fair play to ya

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 18, 2020, 19:27
Started on work to replace the bumper and fender... my word those plastic square clips are a pain!

Anyway..
Check out the rust build up on the inside of the fender:
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I then tackled the rust on the main body since I was in there..
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Just need to wait a few more hours till I can add the zinc primer and paint it up.

Whilst waiting for the kurust to dry I foolishly attempted to fit the fl trying member brace with consequences of bolt munching.. please see general workshop post and weigh in on what to do?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 19, 2020, 07:00
Area is now primed - Think I'll go for hammered silver when I get a chance.
Today is homeschooling all day for me - so not expecting to get the chance to work on this till maybe late tonight or maybe tomorrow.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 19, 2020, 10:15
Hammered silver applied and now drying- will neaten to the edges after I've fitted the fender.
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on June 19, 2020, 15:03
Typical "teacher", sloping off for a break after just 3 hours!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 19, 2020, 17:06
Hehe- it was more like only starting school at 10am!

But there wasn't much today as my wife got the majority done yesterday- which freed me up this afternoon to:F3078F93-9F98-4A55-814A-B26F6EC8BA00.jpeg0C5D64F5-987A-481B-B6A7-36EBEDE3009C.jpeg4C239BFA-21F4-4D1E-927F-61FFE73C7078.jpeg

I also decided to add some ct12 to the edge of the arch liner to stop some of the water and rubbish going in and kept a drain hole at the bottom..

It's not perfect by any means- the colour is roughly the same but it does look different upon closer examination.. but hey I'm ok with that.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 19, 2020, 20:51
Finished the day off with some debadging- long term readers will note this attempt as being significantly more successful then the previous attempts....
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And some more photos in better light of the new restored panel.

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 21, 2020, 22:48
So... cleaned up the work bench.. the ambition is growing!

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Most of the damage was to the drivers side corner but if I'm going to do this I'm going to have to do the whole thing anyway as this bumper was a respray itself and there's no way I can match that variant of silver.

By my reckoning if I do everything right first time it's about 2-3 cans of base coat (£14) and lacquer (£6) each and maybe about the same with primer (£4) possibly less.
So that's a grand total of £72 and I should still have a lot of wet and dry and sand paper.. probably have to factor in the cost of the vapour filters at some point for the face mask as well.. any way.. I reckon £72 plus my time isn't too bad if I can make it work well, it'll be a challenge to do in the space I have but I'll give it as go.
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 12, 2020, 12:31
Cleaned the soft top drains again today.., this will be the second time since purchase back in 2015. There was definitely some debris and it to a few minutes to get it all out.

Total time was 30 mins start to finish and I even made a new "white clip" to go in for the side vents as one had broken.F7EDB1DB-DE5E-450B-AA5C-656CD13B1521.jpeg

I'm likely going to change the oil again. It's only been a couple of thousand miles since the last change, but it's not burning oil so I'd like to keep it that way!

Might put in an oil temp gauge at the same time just because...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on July 12, 2020, 13:17
That's a neat tray of assorted clips you have there John.  Very useful. ;D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 12, 2020, 14:57
Quote from: Chilli Girl on July 12, 2020, 13:17That's a neat tray of assorted clips you have there John.  Very useful. ;D
Indeed! They're Not exactly like for like but I've been using them where needed.

I want to get a few packs of spare Bolts (used) as well just for spares so I can always replace and keep going really..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 12, 2020, 22:37
Well everyone was in bed rather early so I thought I'd have some fun and polish the car, I used the mcguires ultimate polish with my Aldi polisher...
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on July 13, 2020, 11:41
Looks very nice John, just ready for a bodykit I would say.....
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 13, 2020, 12:42
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 12, 2020, 22:37Well everyone was in bed rather early so I thought I'd have some fun and polish the car, I used the mcguires ultimate polish with my Aldi polisher...
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What that car really needs are some side scoops. (I'll run away and hide now....)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 13, 2020, 13:06
Quote from: Topdownman on July 13, 2020, 11:41Looks very nice John, just ready for a bodykit I would say.....

Cheers Simon,
Yeah there's a couple I have my eye on, £350 is a lot for the pfl tte kit.. or I could go for the Trd stage 1 which is frp and needs a lot of prep for less than a £100... both options are more than 100 miles away though.. I keep thinking it's more weight and it's not got the power to back up a more sporty look..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on July 13, 2020, 15:01
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 13, 2020, 13:06
Quote from: Topdownman on July 13, 2020, 11:41Looks very nice John, just ready for a bodykit I would say.....

Cheers Simon,
Yeah there's a couple I have my eye on, £350 is a lot for the pfl tte kit.. or I could go for the Trd stage 1 which is frp and needs a lot of prep for less than a £100... both options are more than 100 miles away though.. I keep thinking it's more weight and it's not got the power to back up a more sporty look..

But you need one!
I do like a nice TTE personally. (PS The weight is pretty minimal so thats not an excuse).
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 13, 2020, 15:05
Quote from: Carolyn on July 13, 2020, 12:42
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 12, 2020, 22:37Well everyone was in bed rather early so I thought I'd have some fun and polish the car, I used the mcguires ultimate polish with my Aldi polisher...
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What that car really needs are some side scoops. (I'll run away and hide now....)


Did some one say it needs new side scoops?

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I'm only going to put them if I can find a way of cleaning the drains..

So I'm thinking some kind of bolts that go through and that can be undone when it's time clean out the drains..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 13, 2020, 15:13
Quote from: Topdownman on July 13, 2020, 15:01
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 13, 2020, 13:06
Quote from: Topdownman on July 13, 2020, 11:41Looks very nice John, just ready for a bodykit I would say.....

Cheers Simon,
Yeah there's a couple I have my eye on, £350 is a lot for the pfl tte kit.. or I could go for the Trd stage 1 which is frp and needs a lot of prep for less than a £100... both options are more than 100 miles away though.. I keep thinking it's more weight and it's not got the power to back up a more sporty look..

But you need one!
I do like a nice TTE personally. (PS The weight is pretty minimal so thats not an excuse).

I'll send you a PM with the options..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on July 13, 2020, 15:51
The full kit seems overpriced to me, the cheaper one looks good as long as the bumper itself is sound and you like a bit of painting afterall! Thats also towards where your Mum is isnt it?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 13, 2020, 16:22
Yeah it is a lot of money for a "look".. I'd rather put that money towards some kind of FI...

And yes the Cheaper option is down towards my moms..  just not feeling it yet really.. I shall sit and think on it some more!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 13, 2020, 16:33
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 13, 2020, 16:22Yeah it is a lot of money for a "look".. I'd rather put that money towards some kind of FI...

And yes the Cheaper option is down towards my moms..  just not feeling it yet really.. I shall sit and think on it some more!
Or you could go for a Toyota TRD stage 2 bumper?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 13, 2020, 16:34
Quote from: Carolyn on July 13, 2020, 16:33
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 13, 2020, 16:22Yeah it is a lot of money for a "look".. I'd rather put that money towards some kind of FI...

And yes the Cheaper option is down towards my moms..  just not feeling it yet really.. I shall sit and think on it some more!
Or you could go for a Toyota TRD stage 2 bumper?

True... that would be very nice.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 13, 2020, 22:35
Ordered a matching gauge, another 52mm smoked super white from RSpec oil temperature this time.

Rolled an eye ball over the nice wide band Sensors... not going down that route yet. If I commit to FI then yeah sure...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 14, 2020, 22:00
This evening I thought I'd have a go at the windscreen trim.

Let the wife have a go at the first coat!
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 15, 2020, 12:03
Ok so update on the experiment.
The paint goes on nicely- much easier to use than normal paint.

The colour all though very nice is not a match for the roof, so if I were to do it again I'd go for navy blue or something.

The hard part with this type of paint is in the removal of the borders... sometimes it comes off nicely others not. It is this that is going to need to some research to find out how to do it right.

In terms of the look... well the colour being wrong doesn't help, but I'm not convinced it'sa good look... I'll try again with a dark blue and we'll see.

Would I like the whole car in this colour? Yeah... probably!
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on July 15, 2020, 12:34
I missed what type of paint that is but generally you would remove the masking tape as soon as you have finished spraying so that it tears as not fully hardened. If you wait until its dry then you can lift a chunk off.

Good to see the wife is fully onboard with your modding now so next stop, FI!

Maybe some fabsil on the roof would help? It darkens up the roof slightly and gives it a more lively look (ok, I know that sounds weird but it just looks better, ok?).

If we are both going to shinding day (and you remind me) I can bring some for you to try.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 15, 2020, 12:40
Quote from: Topdownman on July 15, 2020, 12:34I missed what type of paint that is but generally you would remove the masking tape as soon as you have finished spraying so that it tears as not fully hardened. If you wait until its dry then you can lift a chunk off.

Good to see the wife is fully onboard with your modding now so next stop, FI!

Maybe some fabsil on the roof would help? It darkens up the roof slightly and gives it a more lively look (ok, I know that sounds weird but it just looks better, ok?).

If we are both going to shinding day (and you remind me) I can bring some for you to try.

Plastidip!
Hence the issue with border removal.. yeah the masking tape removal could have been done sooner, but I'm not sure that's the only thing.
Can't do ShinDing as wife is working..
really would like boost.. hunting for a decent manifold at the moment.

Did you mean to say darken or lighten up the roof?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on July 15, 2020, 13:26
Ah, plastidip, I imagine it's still important to remove masking tape quickly but I haven't tried it.  I have seen videos of people doing emblems and they seem to spray everything and then pick off the  overspray. Weird!

Darken.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 15, 2020, 13:32
Quote from: Topdownman on July 15, 2020, 13:26Ah, plastidip, I imagine it's still important to remove masking tape quickly but I haven't tried it.  I have seen videos of people doing emblems and they seem to spray everything and then pick off the  overspray. Weird!

Darken.

Well I can see why they do that now... it's a bit hit and miss..

But it is a very easy way of testing out a potential colour change 😁
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Gaz2405 on July 16, 2020, 20:37
Blyton booked again for 1st August!

Manifold welded up and checked for other cracks, seems fine..... Meh!

Manifold ported out to match the exhaust ports better.

Waiting on a gasket which should be here tomorrow.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 16, 2020, 20:38
Quote from: Gaz2405 on July 16, 2020, 20:37Blyton booked again for 1st August!

Manifold welded up and checked for other cracks, seems fine..... Meh!

Manifold ported out to match the exhaust ports better.

Waiting on a gasket which should be here tomorrow.



Glad to hear that man... not tooooo sure how it's linked to my bold thread...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Gaz2405 on July 16, 2020, 20:40
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 16, 2020, 20:38
Quote from: Gaz2405 on July 16, 2020, 20:37Blyton booked again for 1st August!

Manifold welded up and checked for other cracks, seems fine..... Meh!

Manifold ported out to match the exhaust ports better.

Waiting on a gasket which should be here tomorrow.



Glad to hear that man... not tooooo sure how it's linked to my bold thread...
😂 my bad.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 20, 2020, 10:31
So this arrived in the post today,
Should give me a bit more info on what the oil is doing... and it's an extra gauge #because race car..
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 30, 2020, 17:22
For future reference...
https://bofiracing.co.uk/garrett-gt2554r-turbocharger-for-mazda-mx-5/

vs

https://shop.mambatek.com/Ball-Bearing-Turbo-GT2554R-42-Hsg-62T-Nissan-Patrol-RD28T-Y60-002-0416.htm

there's a couple of £100 in it as the mambatek comes with a lot of attachments and gaskets etc.. no idea on them vs garett though..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on July 30, 2020, 17:24
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 30, 2020, 17:22For future reference...
https://bofiracing.co.uk/garrett-gt2554r-turbocharger-for-mazda-mx-engineinwrongplace /

vs

https://shop.mambatek.com/Ball-Bearing-Turbo-GT2554R-42-Hsg-62T-Nissan-Patrol-RD28T-Y60-002-0416.htm

there's a couple of £100 in it as the mambatek comes with a lot of attachments and gaskets etc.. no idea on them vs garett though..

Spot the deliberate mistake in your first link!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on July 30, 2020, 17:39
Quote from: Topdownman on July 30, 2020, 17:24
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 30, 2020, 17:22For future reference...
https://bofiracing.co.uk/garrett-gt2554r-turbocharger-for-mazda-mx-engineinwrongplace /

vs

https://shop.mambatek.com/Ball-Bearing-Turbo-GT2554R-42-Hsg-62T-Nissan-Patrol-RD28T-Y60-002-0416.htm

there's a couple of £100 in it as the mambatek comes with a lot of attachments and gaskets etc.. no idea on them vs garett though..

Spot the deliberate mistake in your first link!!
Hahaha

Good lad Mr Forum. You've done well. Good lad. Not even the links get through
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 30, 2020, 18:07
sigh... nice on Patrick.
anyway - opting for 2554R.. so I just need to stump up for that and then drop the car off round Kevins and see what happens..
The upcoming costs are basically 1k for the manifold, through to exhaust, £700 for turbo unless I can find one that needs a rebuild and do that myself. Then it's going to be another £500 odd for bits and pieces I reckon and then the decision will be to either use the emanage ultimate or go with RRR.. but we'll see.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 30, 2020, 21:43
So I had a few mins today to mess around with a meguirs scratch remover kit..
Didn't do a grand job of before and after photos sorry.
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 30, 2020, 21:47
Basically it was scratched After the Addison Lee guy hit me..
the scratch remover does it make very shiny though!
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Did the headlights on the evening as well..
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 30, 2020, 21:48
Also had a go at the black scuttle cover thing and the tyres..

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 2, 2020, 20:39
So today was a pickup day. Took the Audi down to my moms and picked this up in Martok

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Then on the way back picked up a little compressor with tons of extras and attachments.

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I shall be learning how to fill and prepare fibreglass it seems! Any tips or recommendations please do share.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on August 2, 2020, 21:03
Wow, christmas has come early in the VZ household (well, at least for Mr VZ).

Get those rear spats ordered too!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 2, 2020, 21:41
Quote from: Topdownman on August  2, 2020, 21:03Wow, christmas has come early in the VZ household (well, at least for Mr VZ).

Get those rear spats ordered too!

Well I was thinking of a rear "lip"... but they are NOT cheap..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 4, 2020, 10:42
So these arrived today:
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I wish all car mods were like this.. took a couple of mins to install, went in quickly and easily and work SO much better than the old ones...

Many thanks to @shnazzle for sourcing these.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2020, 18:02
Gave my spare front bumper a quick going over with my ROS - used 400 grit (dry) wish you wet sand at this pace.
Then did the whole thing with 1000 wet sanding. It's not as fast as the machine but quite satisfying.

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Basically it's now ready for high build filler- main areas that need work are right in the front under bit - doesn't really get seen I suppose but I'm keen on making this look good.

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This bumper was resprayed prior to me getting hold of it - you can see the PFL silver through the attempted recreation of PFL silver here:
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on September 9, 2020, 20:58
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 15, 2020, 12:03Ok so update on the experiment.
The paint goes on nicely- much easier to use than normal paint.

The colour all though very nice is not a match for the roof, so if I were to do it again I'd go for navy blue or something.

The hard part with this type of paint is in the removal of the borders... sometimes it comes off nicely others not. It is this that is going to need to some research to find out how to do it right.

In terms of the look... well the colour being wrong doesn't help, but I'm not convinced it'sa good look... I'll try again with a dark blue and we'll see.

Would I like the whole car in this colour? Yeah... probably!
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if a car hasnt got a blue hood im not bloody interested ;)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: iffyT on September 12, 2020, 12:59
Quote from: jvanzyl on August  4, 2020, 10:42So these arrived today:
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I wish all car mods were like this.. took a couple of mins to install, went in quickly and easily and work SO much better than the old ones...

Many thanks to @shnazzle for sourcing these.

Please forgive my massive ignorance... What are they? :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 12, 2020, 15:41
Quote from: iffyT on September 12, 2020, 12:59
Quote from: jvanzyl on August  4, 2020, 10:42So these arrived today:
F04F4D63-E66A-4FF7-A493-D0770E3C1697.jpeg

I wish all car mods were like this.. took a couple of mins to install, went in quickly and easily and work SO much better than the old ones...

Many thanks to @shnazzle for sourcing these.

Please forgive my massive ignorance... What are they? :)

These my friend, are replacement washer jets! Fan style instead of water pistol.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on September 12, 2020, 19:56
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 12, 2020, 15:41
Quote from: iffyT on September 12, 2020, 12:59
Quote from: jvanzyl on August  4, 2020, 10:42So these arrived today:
F04F4D63-E66A-4FF7-A493-D0770E3C1697.jpeg

I wish all car mods were like this.. took a couple of mins to install, went in quickly and easily and work SO much better than the old ones...

Many thanks to @shnazzle for sourcing these.

Please forgive my massive ignorance... What are they? :)

These my friend, are replacement washer jets! Fan style instead of water pistol.
Good way to describe the stock ones. They're like those cheap water pistols you got for free in kid's party bags or gumball machines
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on September 13, 2020, 10:16
Quote from: shnazzle on September 12, 2020, 19:56
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 12, 2020, 15:41
Quote from: iffyT on September 12, 2020, 12:59
Quote from: jvanzyl on August  4, 2020, 10:42So these arrived today:
F04F4D63-E66A-4FF7-A493-D0770E3C1697.jpeg

I wish all car mods were like this.. took a couple of mins to install, went in quickly and easily and work SO much better than the old ones...

Many thanks to @shnazzle for sourcing these.

Please forgive my massive ignorance... What are they? :)

These my friend, are replacement washer jets! Fan style instead of water pistol.
Good way to describe the stock ones. They're like those cheap water pistols you got for free in kid's party bags or gumball machines

How people's expectations change. I do agree with the comparison, although the OE washer jets are last century design, you would  still appreciate the water pistol as against no water pistol as was the case earlier in my motoring life. I used to keep a squirty bottle  with a spot of Fairy liquid in the car to clean the screen.
At one time screen washers were available as a modification from Halfords, but  before that, so were heaters!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: InnerStaytes on September 13, 2020, 12:16
Quote from: jvanzyl on August  4, 2020, 10:42So these arrived today:
F04F4D63-E66A-4FF7-A493-D0770E3C1697.jpeg

I wish all car mods were like this.. took a couple of mins to install, went in quickly and easily and work SO much better than the old ones...

Many thanks to @shnazzle for sourcing these.

Any details / part numbers on these? I'd love washer jets that worked better!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on September 13, 2020, 13:11
Quote from: InnerStaytes on September 13, 2020, 12:16
Quote from: jvanzyl on August  4, 2020, 10:42So these arrived today:
F04F4D63-E66A-4FF7-A493-D0770E3C1697.jpeg

I wish all car mods were like this.. took a couple of mins to install, went in quickly and easily and work SO much better than the old ones...

Many thanks to @shnazzle for sourcing these.

Any details / part numbers on these? I'd love washer jets that worked better!


I made a note of this the last time the same question was asked:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202657063352
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: InnerStaytes on September 13, 2020, 13:19
Brilliant. Thanks. Just ordered a pair for the princely sum of £4.70 all the way from China.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 25, 2020, 19:53
So today marked the second and more successful attempt at getting the windshield replaced due to a stone crack:
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This was last Friday's attempt:
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And this was today's:
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A marked improvement.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: 1979scotte on September 25, 2020, 20:57
Nice 👌
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 5, 2020, 21:10
Today I did:
Oil change - castrol edge 5-30
Oil filter
Air filter (TRD one will be washed and then popped back in)
New dash cam - decided to replace the toguard one with a nextbase one
Put in a oil temp sensor and gauge

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 7, 2020, 09:02
So, in Croyde this morning to pickup the wife's Alhambra as they have been unable to fix it and so I'm flatbedding it up to a local transmission specialist.
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 27, 2021, 10:46
Soo the mot came up. Assuming @shnazzle knew this too and started thinking bad thoughts.
Failed on rear left hand brake.
So wheels off, and hard top off and probably seats out so I can get to everything comfortably... when I get a chance at least.
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on March 27, 2021, 10:49
Nice to hear from you John.  Sorry to hear about your MOT news though.   :-\
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 27, 2021, 10:52
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 27, 2021, 10:46Soo the mot came up. Assuming @shnazzle knew this too and started thinking bad thoughts.
Failed on rear left hand brake.
So wheels off, and hard top off and probably seats out so I can get to everything comfortably... when I get a chance at least.
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You know the drill!  Great to hear from you.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on March 27, 2021, 12:33
I thought no such thing!
It's all sunshine from me
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 29, 2021, 09:55
Seats out.. decided that it was time for some weight saving/cleaning.
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That's better..
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Center console up and too the side and more vacuuming
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Should have weighed the vacuum cleaner before and after.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 29, 2021, 13:28
Here's a visual representation of the issue:894C5EEE-16FA-463B-871D-056F246955D2.jpeg
Bottom calliper bolt undone
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And everything needed a good dose of plus gas:
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Will need to clean up all the threads prior to reassembly, but I'll get to that.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Matt on March 29, 2021, 16:33
Quote from: Joesson on September 13, 2020, 13:11
Quote from: InnerStaytes on September 13, 2020, 12:16
Quote from: jvanzyl on August  4, 2020, 10:42So these arrived today:
F04F4D63-E66A-4FF7-A493-D0770E3C1697.jpeg

I wish all car mods were like this.. took a couple of mins to install, went in quickly and easily and work SO much better than the old ones...

Many thanks to @shnazzle for sourcing these.

Any details / part numbers on these? I'd love washer jets that worked better!


I made a note of this the last time the same question was asked:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202657063352

Saved me going to the breakers to rob some from an old bonnet. Cheers.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 31, 2021, 23:15
So more progress on the brakes..
Both rear sets of pads off where upon I discovered the rear right inner had a slight wear problem:
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Soo that'll be a new set of rear pads then.
Next up was working the pistons in and out a few times to keep them in good working order. Rear right was a proper schlep to work in and out.. got better towards the end after a few times.
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Then I moved onto the actual initial problem which was the hand brake, here it can be seen fully extended:
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Not...
managed to free them up by opening a set of pliers and working them back and forth and adding lots of plus gas.. mental note, must clean the excess off the disc.. D545DDAF-09A8-4172-8B61-481DA3470187.jpeg

Found some el cheapo pads on eBay which someone was selling.. but after my lame experience with pagids I'll spend a bit more. You're recommendations are welcome!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 1, 2021, 18:23
Well- decided that since I went el cheapo route last time that I'd spend a bit more this time round. Have decided on EBC yellows.

I've also ordered a brake bleeder and a better wind back tool and some dot 4 brake fluid. Some got past the piston seals on the back left and it's about 3 years plus old at least.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on April 1, 2021, 18:58
Quote from: jvanzyl on April  1, 2021, 18:23Well- decided that since I went el cheapo route last time that I'd spend a bit more this time round. Have decided on EBC yellows.

I've also ordered a brake bleeder and a better wind back tool and some dot 4 brake fluid. Some got past the piston seals on the back left and it's about 3 years plus old at least.


bloody hell, John.  It MUST be spring!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 2, 2021, 16:48
A sign of more premium .. they come with anti squeal shims!
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 11, 2021, 18:52
Right- handbrake is sorted, I can park up on the steep part of my drive no issues. During bedding in I found the car going to the left with no hand on the steering wheel.. I think the back right calliper is possibly ageing.. but I'll likely do the fronts a some point soon too.. anyway. Next stop the MOT people!ED541FF1-3F01-479A-9784-3685BE9261F7.jpeg
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 13, 2021, 13:33
Good stuff, mot passed today.
No issues 😀

Got home parked behind the wife's car who the reversed into me.. fortunately no damage.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on April 13, 2021, 14:21
Good news John - glad there wasn't any damage.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 13, 2021, 14:35
Quote from: Chilli Girl on April 13, 2021, 14:21Good news John - glad there wasn't any damage.
Cheers, not that I could see. The emotional scars are there though... I'll milk this one for as much as I can.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 5, 2021, 21:47
ordered:
https://jackwebbmotorsport.co.uk/JWM-PS-12-LiFePO4-BATTERY-BUNDLE-p250876921

awaiting delivery of a little snail whereupon afterwards it's off to zero for manifold through to exhaust and then I need to figure out the electronics side... very much undecided..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Nvy on December 5, 2021, 21:52
Quote from: jvanzyl on December  5, 2021, 21:47ordered:
https://jackwebbmotorsport.co.uk/JWM-PS-12-LiFePO4-BATTERY-BUNDLE-p250876921

awaiting delivery of a little snail whereupon afterwards it's off to zero for manifold through to exhaust and then I need to figure out the electronics side... very much undecided..

Let us know if you like the battery, I want to get one before turboing so that ill save some space and wont need to move the whole battery
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on December 6, 2021, 07:10
Oooh, exciting times!

You will just need to sort out the blue roof then!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 7, 2021, 09:37
Quote from: Topdownman on December  6, 2021, 07:10Oooh, exciting times!

You will just need to sort out the blue roof then!
If I did that I'd also have to sort out the blue seats and door cards...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on December 7, 2021, 11:25
Quote from: jvanzyl on December  7, 2021, 09:37
Quote from: Topdownman on December  6, 2021, 07:10Oooh, exciting times!

You will just need to sort out the blue roof then!
If I did that I'd also have to sort out the blue seats and door cards...

Now we are getting somewhere!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 8, 2021, 14:18
So the battery arrived which is great. Decided to pop off to the shops in the van to buy the wedding anniversary present (10) and managed to take off the passenger wing mirror in my haste.

Then tried you take the Toyota, old battery flat. Thought maybe I could fit the new one quickly.

This rapidly descended into removing the old battery tray at a cost of 3 rounded size 12s one of which fell down into the engine bay and I'll have to try and find it later.

I then decided that the battery tray needed wire wheeling due to all the corrosion:
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You folks should have a look at yours there's actually quite a lot..

Started to prime it but then realised the shed is about 3C so that's why the primer is coming out all in chunks...

So the heater is now on and I'll try and prime it later.

The intention is to drill holes into the old tray to allow the new battery holder to be mounted to it.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 8, 2021, 18:05
Better...
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Now for some colour...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on December 8, 2021, 18:21
That looks to be a pretty high tech paint shop you have there John!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 9, 2021, 00:08
Quote from: Joesson on December  8, 2021, 18:21That looks to be a pretty high tech paint shop you have there John!

Well it didn't turn out too bad!

I'm quite happy with it.
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 9, 2021, 00:11
This is what it'll look like when I mount the cage to it, I can only use 3 of the pre made fixing holes. I think That'll be enough- can always make more holes!2C1F0B06-3E50-4A87-9117-02FAC9DE2B62.jpeg
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on December 9, 2021, 07:37
I recommend putting your tray into your oven after it has been used and switched off to cure the paint.

Just leave it there until cool and the paint will be much stronger.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 9, 2021, 08:46
Interesting... could do that..

for now it's just leaning against the radiator for when at some point in the future I can get out and fit it.. which means I need to find that bolt that dropped down and find a solution to my 3x rounded ones.. they're the 12mm jobs, will have to see what bits I have lying around.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 9, 2021, 20:46
Right- it's bodged in there...
Got to be min 10-12 kilos saved!
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 22, 2021, 15:07
Checklist so far:
- GTX2554R
- Actuator & bracket
- A downpipe flange and v band clamp. - T25 inlet gasket.
- Oil drain fitting and gasket
- Oil inlet fitting
- Water line fittings

Still to decide:
Manifold
- zero complete system
  - or whatever else you can find these days...
ECU
- EMU black
- G4 monsoon or whichever
- Haltech 1500

Injectors
- do I need bigger than the 2zz?

Sump
- moroso or just buy a new oem and modify..

Cooling
- might get zero setup ceramic coated
- charge cooling is clearly the way to go.. will have to figure it out.

Target power- aiming for a safe long term level of 190 at the wheels. I don't think it's a coincidence that Tom's, TTE, power enterprise etc all settled on 190 at the crank. After seeing Bens PE setup still working happily at 135K miles I think that's worthwhile.

The rest of the performance can come from lighter wheels and whatever else there is that's worthwhile.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on December 22, 2021, 15:44
Good stuff! You'll struggle with Zero unless you're taking it there for it built?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 22, 2021, 16:40
Yeah that's plan. I'll trailer it up there and Leave it.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 22, 2021, 17:07
If you're going down the route of ecumaster, remember to factor in an external wideband controller
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 22, 2021, 17:26
Quote from: shnazzle on December 22, 2021, 17:07If you're going down the route of ecumaster, remember to factor in an external wideband controller
I don't mind spending the extra- It just needs to be reliable. If it's going to keep munching them regardless then it's out. If the controller fixes it then it's a good contender.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: SuperArt on December 22, 2021, 17:31
190hp is more than enough. I have no idea how much my TTE turbo is making but it is a significant and appreciable difference to stock.

Three things makes this special for me:
- added power and torque of course
- turbo noises (also added cooling fan noises)
- Not intimidating. Makes for comfy driving.

Would I like more power? Sure. Having been out in 300+ hp cars like Scott's B6 and Marks rotrex 2zz did at one point make me wish for more power.
However realistically it does not add much more to the experience which the TTE setup already gives. Law of diminishing returns applies.
More power = more cost = more reliability issues etc.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 22, 2021, 17:52
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 22, 2021, 17:26
Quote from: shnazzle on December 22, 2021, 17:07If you're going down the route of ecumaster, remember to factor in an external wideband controller
I don't mind spending the extra- It just needs to be reliable. If it's going to keep munching them regardless then it's out. If the controller fixes it then it's a good contender.
It budget isn't a massive factor, go for Link. It's a few hundred extra but you know it'll be supported everywhere and well proven
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 22, 2021, 18:13
Quote from: SuperArt on December 22, 2021, 17:31190hp is more than enough. I have no idea how much my TTE turbo is making but it is a significant and appreciable difference to stock.

Three things makes this special for me:
- added power and torque of course
- turbo noises (also added cooling fan noises)
- Not intimidating. Makes for comfy driving.

Would I like more power? Sure. Having been out in 300+ hp cars like Scott's B6 and Marks rotrex 2zz did at one point make me wish for more power.
However realistically it does not add much more to the experience which the TTE setup already gives. Law of diminishing returns applies.
More power = more cost = more reliability issues etc.

That's my general approach... I'm going for enjoyment. If I wanted to worry about not being able to get home I'd have bought something else...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 22, 2021, 18:16
Quote from: shnazzle on December 22, 2021, 17:52
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 22, 2021, 17:26
Quote from: shnazzle on December 22, 2021, 17:07If you're going down the route of ecumaster, remember to factor in an external wideband controller
I don't mind spending the extra- It just needs to be reliable. If it's going to keep munching them regardless then it's out. If the controller fixes it then it's a good contender.
It budget isn't a massive factor, go for Link. It's a few hundred extra but you know it'll be supported everywhere and well proven

Any recommendations on which one? Gt4 play sell the monsoon, and I can get the wiring harness premade from midship. That very much steers me in that direction...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 22, 2021, 18:42
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 22, 2021, 18:16
Quote from: shnazzle on December 22, 2021, 17:52
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 22, 2021, 17:26
Quote from: shnazzle on December 22, 2021, 17:07If you're going down the route of ecumaster, remember to factor in an external wideband controller
I don't mind spending the extra- It just needs to be reliable. If it's going to keep munching them regardless then it's out. If the controller fixes it then it's a good qcontender.
It budget isn't a massive factor, go for Link. It's a few hundred extra but you know it'll be supported everywhere and well proven

Any recommendations on which one? Gt4 play sell the monsoon, and I can get the wiring harness premade from midship. That very much steers me in that direction...
Monsoon is the least you can get away with from memory. 

There's one below, but I discounted when we did Helen's. Don't remember why but Monsoon was the cheapest option. 
I was recommended the Storm. I think because of the number of inputs.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 22, 2021, 20:40
Interesting... basically I'm leaning towards products with premade harnesses. This may or may not be a good idea as it ties you to whatever there are available and not the latest and best ecu.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 22, 2021, 21:01
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 22, 2021, 20:40Interesting... basically I'm leaning towards products with premade harnesses. This may or may not be a good idea as it ties you to whatever there are available and not the latest and best ecu.
Most outfits can make plug/play harnesses. The Toyota plugs are not exactly hard to find.

There are already "universal harnesses" for most ecus. All they need is a plug/plugs to pin in on the other side.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 28, 2021, 19:23
For future reference: https://www.ropeyracing.com/mr2-parts/2020/2/20/1elesacvp2xuxwmvvltzqawzafr0jp-7pwp9

Should solve issue of where to mount coolers- will find some suitable fans to draw air through.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 21, 2022, 22:05
Going down this track:
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Will be starting off with a cheap set to practice with and if it works well I'll spend more money on a decent set

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Jeep-Wrangler-7Inch-LED-Round-Headlights-High-Low-Beam-DRL-Halo-bulbs-12V-/133873255292?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 5, 2022, 13:45
Let the warming begin...
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 5, 2022, 14:26
Better already...AC0058AA-7E55-4183-BBD7-E9652D069676.jpeg
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 5, 2022, 15:15
Well... it's a starting point anyway...
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 5, 2022, 18:08
Are you taking the orange lens covers off and adding chrome bulbs?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 5, 2022, 18:31
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  5, 2022, 18:08Are you taking the orange lens covers off and adding chrome bulbs?

I've taken the orange lens off- I'm tempted to put in a fog light or completely seal it off and blend it in as the led unit contains the indicator bulb as well.
I'm deciding which mounting kit to try and use- as the idea is establish that base very well and then later on splash out on some Uber led sets.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 5, 2022, 18:56
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  5, 2022, 18:31
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  5, 2022, 18:08Are you taking the orange lens covers off and adding chrome bulbs?

I've taken the orange lens off- I'm tempted to put in a fog light or completely seal it off and blend it in as the led unit contains the indicator bulb as well.
I'm deciding which mounting kit to try and use- as the idea is establish that base very well and then later on splash out on some Uber led sets.
Maybe some drl? Or does the new unit work in that way too?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 5, 2022, 19:41
Could do but yeah I think the unit has them built in too.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Ardent on February 5, 2022, 23:23
Quote from: jvanzyl on January 21, 2022, 22:05Going down this track:
5B405315-B2C1-46E7-BAB0-DA4E7FE37EEA.jpeg

Will be starting off with a cheap set to practice with and if it works well I'll spend more money on a decent set

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Jeep-Wrangler-7Inch-LED-Round-Headlights-High-Low-Beam-DRL-Halo-bulbs-12V-/133873255292?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0


@jvanzyl I recall a previous post of yours going down this route.
Open light design. Liked that one, like this.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 6, 2022, 07:20
Quote from: Ardent on February  5, 2022, 23:23
Quote from: jvanzyl on January 21, 2022, 22:05Going down this track:
5B405315-B2C1-46E7-BAB0-DA4E7FE37EEA.jpeg

Will be starting off with a cheap set to practice with and if it works well I'll spend more money on a decent set

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Jeep-Wrangler-7Inch-LED-Round-Headlights-High-Low-Beam-DRL-Halo-bulbs-12V-/133873255292?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0


@jvanzyl I recall a previous post of yours going down this route.
Open light design. Liked that one, like this.

This is the beauty of my glacial progress. Maximum threadage.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 6, 2022, 11:36
So I've ordered my turbo manifold from the Danish bunch- will put a review up after/if it gets here as the cost is significantly less than going down the cast route (it's £108 delivered! 😂) so I think I can go through 3 of these at least before meeting the cost of the turbokits version.

Next up on the list is the charge cooler kit.. I'm liking the barrel type, so it's becoming a decision on what size to put up front. I know I need to replace the standard radiator anyway as its coming of age, so I'm trying to find what I can get to do both in terms of space...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 6, 2022, 11:56
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224713205768?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3451f36808:g:HgUAAOSwBYpeIAV0&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACoPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSvtkx670Z0mbyfWqmxLFLYTpRX7LvH9qvgu61Pbry%252BBulFo8G1DpH9HnuZ9aITs810T%252FqqPKDqfVrmsPTRuGEioLxzbNVA1Ax3UolEJ%252F9ulw2KjSEGIE5NBKoLH9mmtXMkumWmM7an4E9a9wyrEEe35JwzmcA0VPsK7hIiwzYQpwecuxLlq5BKM4qT0tkyr7mZ5lZcYjUY1xt336ByvIYRvE2INwOrclNdaZ6lujTtj4mTWuLUJ5EzGoxUAzOp8wQsIAmYUnP%252BuF3ZIMaDdrP1q5OrO6AN3DNem8t7Z6wECEZxITDoKfdzfw%252FmmppV8LU5y9eMKX2n%252BbsKbDAy8t4A%252Bu5YR8PPRvH1zGfu%252BKyq2QsZvOQGZOTvIt%252BUzVWr0KCbIyY2ctLshzbWeOi6C1k8wB9UzuX96XD8HIani%252F6UmiaT2auM7MNrAncPwrBU4XGYcDE030Npg9t%252F1XWl%252FntWPgl2l5v9acofrsyPvk3cKb3irCjNvOfCUoHy4gcRRQB1GqXQ2AGGAZpH%252F17382zoFj4%252BQkE0dIbOFR%252BdQj2w3R7eq7Z%252BcULphShQOtsvBMv4m8a%252BMK0pknwAqntaRCmHVm5v2ALCYRxyA5yPgVJxJJWmNQGb1sgazqTNYE2LrqDROy6OJLbhPLcoHouT0UvbQczMKBC3apLXAivvZDP8Sj%252BccGfaWiif2OOKsc8o2GOslI%252FeXLjxX82V8xu7KQ2jNh8wCyFIykLbs%252BPXaHszBANS1MSZmHAb42eD3biv4DIfs0UjJdnKHctSEOZIs3ltzai3XtwTp%252FfCqNqSuZvFk51BYwnpe1k1y%252F1dAbd%252Bp%252FTOWOd6q4ExjEjq8kbCo08qg%253D%253D%7Cclp%3A2334524%7Ctkp%3ABFBMyu2j8etf

Is it possible to pull this kind of kit together much cheaper yourself?


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 6, 2022, 12:03
Yes.  Start shopping!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 6, 2022, 12:23
You can certainly get pretty much the same kit in the UK for around the same price, have you looked at AVT?
But as Carolynne says you can build a similar setup for less, potentially with preloved parts.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 6, 2022, 12:25
Quote from: Carolyn on March  6, 2022, 12:03Yes.  Start shopping!!
Right let's give it a go then..


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 6, 2022, 12:30
Quote from: Call the midlife! on March  6, 2022, 12:23You can certainly get pretty much the same kit in the UK for around the same price, have you looked at AVT?
But as Carolynne says you can build a similar setup for less, potentially with preloved parts.

Pre loved stuff would be nice... I do occasionally try searching for stuff but not found anything suitable yet.

AVT as in these guys?
https://www.chargecooler.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=202_215&zenid=megnlgt2ve9f3omubl9dbmu937

😄  I do like the little bracket they make to hold the pump..

So eBay special barrel
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353751621364?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item525d3d5ef4:g:nkgAAOSwJGlhf7ce&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACoPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSd0ReTLyM7cxPnI6zs468ECcitXsQEfKhRkpqAsDhZpiLG%252FQUJ0Y0hFnGfW41Ux1DcJuZZD7o7mDJbLgOJSlqoSrC1YNzPiybMcda%252BigORiPWCRFFKsW6tQojsI%252FeOqXcXVxdSPIMlQhfaZCqO%252Fln3UEKZ6PEcxN4AbHTaJUT5dMPRZvl85zFe7SoI05%252Fx5%252BuKbZ2ffrMsyYFY%252FBDoXHX6v9qUTEwJzOLiy35%252F%252Blc5pWNueNGJ8i6L2kndjVwgyL6rneGpR2p7oGK%252BM3cxJoHMjhllDGDqbmVXOxL0WEK61MRCkghXaf7chTRjWORoJZ7eUdzLT5QegcDn5stwgKti3CUZLKaa1q%252FQKd1sgE5d4ABZi6eS4%252FojKDPbZnfntker1TwUUEdBn4H3d%252FCXIB2UUNJkQkQ98GgAj35iiuquTeBVVs%252BetOeETTLg6Ni%252Far%252Fu91BuYlyXQWlkz5Vwx4jXnJrypzkh%252Bm%252Bx%252BbdipGTzttOffkUHsj%252F54mdBntkJbmZv9o7qv95aUytWH%252Fxo7ZxPTntdLXv%252B4TRPqFrjMPctOxM7SkmEARplzSRflyiDv3go7xQG6rOMP32nwdPpgooMLguW0Cce4LCSnnJVXmW7myEZyRx4mxKuMUcGpyz7pxVK2iyPEyOTxceDz1jdSI%252BT0upN7G7C2bN2eS58Y80qBDBd3Z%252F5iMHJodvXwcu7aKJLAPpFYeAsjLcnql7n2DNGEyleaONzakVTeX9bxNZ2NS%252Ff12iJ52jNvD53PyNXBxxxcuro5N%252FuGiaXS469Zj4QinaYb9RIlNxce%252Bjb%252FiXi1MYaadoRAaNs4KWCB5SpwzzkCvfw90O9bi0Ctorf9m6dQ%253D%253D%7Cclp%3A2334524%7Ctkp%3ABFBMyu2j8etf
So that's £86.. Then I need a decent pump.. What's that Bosch one @1979scotte keeps mentioning?

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 6, 2022, 12:45
Catch can/ reservoir tank- do they need to be breathable?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Hi-Q-Aluminium-Alloy-1-Litre-Water-Tank-Cap-Fitting-1000ml-Silver-/264679775284?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

So that's £34..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 6, 2022, 12:47
Yup, those guys, have a good look at the ebay ones though as they're made with different cores to the AVT ones. Can't say whether they're  good or bad for the money.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 6, 2022, 12:52
Pump for £84

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AVT-Upgrade-Water-Pump-0392022002-F8YH8501AA-F8YZ8501AA-PEB500010-/281082319764?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

And the lovely little bracket thingy for £15


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-Intercooler-Pump-Bracket-EWP-Chargecooler-Clamp-Mount-55-62mm-Diameter-/270958123799?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

The wiring thing I think for £10

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AVT-12v-Bosch-Chargecooler-Water-Pump-EWP-Plug-Pins-Connector-/292331947119?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

So that leaves the heat exchanger and pipes.. and we're up to £229 (obviously all new).
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 6, 2022, 13:11
There's £3 p&p on that plug, have a look at Brands Hatch Performance and see what they have to help.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 6, 2022, 13:53
Quote from: Call the midlife! on March  6, 2022, 13:11There's £3 p&p on that plug, have a look at Brands Hatch Performance and see what they have to help.

Is this the same thing?
https://shopbhp.com/products/bosch-chargecooler-connector-2-way?_pos=1&_sid=7901f05fe&_ss=r

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 6, 2022, 14:23
Certainly looks like it..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 6, 2022, 14:44
Quote from: Call the midlife! on March  6, 2022, 14:23Certainly looks like it..

This and many other cost saving initiatives brought to up by @Call the midlife! ... thanks man!

Is the fiat radiator still what people buy for the charge cooling?

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 6, 2022, 14:52
Quote from: jvanzyl on March  6, 2022, 14:44This and many other cost saving initiatives brought to up by @Call the midlife! ... thanks man!


lol they charge £9.50 for shipping...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 6, 2022, 15:04
Quote from: jvanzyl on March  6, 2022, 14:52lol they charge £9.50 for shipping...
Hahahaha! Sorry, I forgot about the minimum spend shenanigans, thought you might have more to get.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 6, 2022, 15:10
Quote from: Call the midlife! on March  6, 2022, 15:04Hahahaha! Sorry, I forgot about the minimum spend shenanigans, thought you might have more to get.

Well I do! But couldn't actually find anything to get from them!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 12, 2022, 16:43
I've now got a matching set of front and rear UR braces.. yay! Time to unmatch them.. colour wise at least!

(https://i.ibb.co/WsMm1wN/69-B70-D72-3-C84-476-C-A1-B2-AF4222954-E4-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WsMm1wN)

(https://i.ibb.co/qyXpmQM/2-EC2-D223-3-F7-C-4-E01-A21-C-5345-B9-F30517.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qyXpmQM)

(https://i.ibb.co/vHYXrrc/EA9-E0-C97-6814-467-D-A152-53465-A745671.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vHYXrrc)

(https://i.ibb.co/x264gwm/49824-C88-9294-4-C7-C-BA17-7-B33254158-DD.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x264gwm)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 12, 2022, 21:13
Some layers of primer later...
(https://i.ibb.co/sqBYdNM/3-A88-B3-F1-B4-FE-422-E-9-ECB-F85-B6124395-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sqBYdNM)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on March 16, 2022, 19:37
Nice!!! Getting there! Toyota Greyish blue, Brilliant!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 6, 2022, 19:44
Another MOT done :)

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 1, 2022, 18:38
Finally managed to get a service done (it's been a while but not that many miles).

Oil, oil filter, air filter, maf clean and new spark plugs..

The best part was I managed to get 2/3 boys to pay a bit of attention and learn something (I think/hope) with me.

Oh and I fitted the painted strut brace as well- it does make the engine bay look a bit neater and less cluttered...
(https://i.ibb.co/JHfRV4H/DCB3-C682-27-DD-45-A0-A50-F-5-F03160-E9178.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JHfRV4H)

(https://i.ibb.co/qdjqdmn/6-F7-C665-F-BCC6-4-AD6-A00-A-2344-F835-D6-A9.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qdjqdmn)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on May 1, 2022, 18:41
Great work John. ;D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 1, 2022, 19:29
Quote from: Chilli Girl on May  1, 2022, 18:41Great work John. ;D
Thank you!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: tomaky on May 4, 2022, 07:58
Nicely done!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 17, 2022, 13:44
So I picked up my argon gas at lunch time today. Lovely drive there and back. A 20L bottle fits perfectly behind the seats.


(https://i.ibb.co/3WpYzxj/09609-CF6-9-B2-B-4-DED-B9-D8-6-B63175584-FA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3WpYzxj)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 17, 2022, 13:50
Quote from: jvanzyl on May 17, 2022, 13:44So I picked up my argon gas at lunch time today. Lovely drive there and back. A 20L bottle fits perfectly behind the seats.


(https://i.ibb.co/3WpYzxj/09609-CF6-9-B2-B-4-DED-B9-D8-6-B63175584-FA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3WpYzxj)
just as an aside.. how tight do the nuts have to be connecting the regulator to the bottle? It's just that I thought I had them fairly tight but I still get air escaping.. do people just add plumbers tape? or just tighten till the spanner breaks kind of thing? @Carolyn
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on May 17, 2022, 14:30
Quote from: jvanzyl on May 17, 2022, 13:50just as an aside.. how tight do the nuts have to be connecting the regulator to the bottle? It's just that I thought I had them fairly tight but I still get air escaping.. do people just add plumbers tape? or just tighten till the spanner breaks kind of thing? @Carolyn

Are they the same thread/pitch? BSP vs NPT or anything like that?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on May 17, 2022, 14:54
Quote from: jvanzyl on May 17, 2022, 13:50just as an aside.. how tight do the nuts have to be connecting the regulator to the bottle? It's just that I thought I had them fairly tight but I still get air escaping.. do people just add plumbers tape? or just tighten till the spanner breaks kind of thing? @Carolyn


Make sure the tapered surfaces are clean and tighten until it's gas-tight.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: AJRFulton on May 17, 2022, 14:54
Can't say I've ever had any issues with significant gas escaping a cylinder.

Usually give surface a wipe, put round a bit of PTFE tape and tighten them spanner tight (i.e. as tight as I can get the spanner without forcing it).

As previous has said, are the threads the same?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 17, 2022, 14:57
Thanks all- threads are the same and clean and have ordered a proper size spanner and will apply some tape.

Spanner will only be here on the weekend so oh well.. patience! 

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 4, 2022, 16:33
Recent deliveries..
waiting for:

Still to order:
3" flexi, v band clamps, 200 cell cat, muffler and various mandrel bends to make the following:
Down Pipe and exhaust.jpg

Then decide on bov, boost controller.. and figure out ever else I'm missing..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 4, 2022, 16:36
Still need to figure out depth of proportions etc..
Down Pipe and exhaust 3d.jpg
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 9, 2022, 23:10
Tonight's drive home took an unexpected turn for the worse... a nice big bottle of milk opened up on a corner and poured out on the passenger side.

What I initially thought was bad..

(https://i.ibb.co/BwswPtw/22-E2695-A-C77-E-4-F77-AF40-E6-D62137-FE6-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BwswPtw)

Then became worse
(https://i.ibb.co/fXRV0yz/1257-B5-A6-144-F-4741-83-FA-C9-BC9318-C677.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fXRV0yz)

Then I thought it was better
(https://i.ibb.co/G7t9WHG/11-D5-AEE7-D343-4851-B7-F7-8-BEB5-E12843-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/G7t9WHG)

Then I looked at how much I'd extracted and realised how much more there was still in there..
(https://i.ibb.co/mXxSCZL/55-DDE486-08-D8-4-E49-BF0-B-CDF73012-CBAB.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mXxSCZL)

So things basically escalated
(https://i.ibb.co/QvL76cP/C5426-AB8-33-E7-414-D-BC93-903-CE1263-E7-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QvL76cP)

Until they couldn't go any further
(https://i.ibb.co/QMQc0Zw/C0-B08334-71-C0-4-E79-AD80-C00-F3930-A507.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QMQc0Zw)

And now I'm just going to have to wait a few days for things to dry..

(https://i.ibb.co/yV5xDVb/90-C1-E4-D0-381-B-4-F20-AEEA-8-A2-A65-BA34-CB.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yV5xDVb)

Definitely worth it in terms of the amount of milk I could rinse out with the hose pipe.. have no idea if I'll still be thinking that when I have to put it all back together again.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Mezula24 on November 9, 2022, 23:20
Quote from: jvanzyl on November  9, 2022, 23:10Tonight's drive home took an unexpected turn for the worse... a nice big bottle of milk opened up on a corner and poured out on the passenger side.

What I initially thought was bad..

(https://i.ibb.co/BwswPtw/22-E2695-A-C77-E-4-F77-AF40-E6-D62137-FE6-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BwswPtw)

Then became worse
(https://i.ibb.co/fXRV0yz/1257-B5-A6-144-F-4741-83-FA-C9-BC9318-C677.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fXRV0yz)

Then I thought it was better
(https://i.ibb.co/G7t9WHG/11-D5-AEE7-D343-4851-B7-F7-8-BEB5-E12843-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/G7t9WHG)

Then I looked at how much I'd extracted and realised how much more there was still in there..
(https://i.ibb.co/mXxSCZL/55-DDE486-08-D8-4-E49-BF0-B-CDF73012-CBAB.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mXxSCZL)

So things basically escalated
(https://i.ibb.co/QvL76cP/C5426-AB8-33-E7-414-D-BC93-903-CE1263-E7-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QvL76cP)

Until they couldn't go any further
(https://i.ibb.co/QMQc0Zw/C0-B08334-71-C0-4-E79-AD80-C00-F3930-A507.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QMQc0Zw)

And now I'm just going to have to wait a few days for things to dry..

(https://i.ibb.co/yV5xDVb/90-C1-E4-D0-381-B-4-F20-AEEA-8-A2-A65-BA34-CB.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yV5xDVb)

Definitely worth it in terms of the amount of milk I could rinse out with the hose pipe.. have no idea if I'll still be thinking that when I have to put it all back together again.
" No point crying over spilt milk ? "
Sometimes it definitely is.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on November 10, 2022, 08:21
"Daddy, I dont like vacuum cleaner milk"....
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 10, 2022, 10:38
Quote from: Topdownman on November 10, 2022, 08:21"Daddy, I dont like vacuum cleaner milk"....

Needs must and all...  :-\
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Ardent on November 10, 2022, 18:01
@jvanzyl  :'(

I feel for you. Well worth doing what you have done.
If not, in time the car would have stunk.

Chap at work, spilt some in his work van. Oh its only the work van so left it. Mistake.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 14, 2022, 15:16
Back on the turbo thread:
What I have so far..



new normal radiator





Still to buy:

No idea what else I need..

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on November 14, 2022, 15:31
Boost and oil pressure/temp gauges, boost control solenoid and associated sensors/adapters for the gauges.
AEM gauges come with sensors and looms but be warned, the looms aren't long enough for mid engined use...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 14, 2022, 15:54
Quote from: Call the midlife! on November 14, 2022, 15:31Boost and oil pressure/temp gauges, boost control solenoid and associated sensors/adapters for the gauges.
AEM gauges come with sensors and looms but be warned, the looms aren't long enough for mid engined use...

Excellent thank you!
I've got the oil pressure and temp gauges already. Pressure sensor just arrived today for the emanage..

So the still to buy list is now:


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on November 14, 2022, 16:53
Remind me what manifold you got?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 14, 2022, 22:40
Quote from: Call the midlife! on November 14, 2022, 16:53Remind me what manifold you got?

This one:
http://www.turbomotor.dk/contents/da/d17.html#p302

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on November 15, 2022, 06:48
Have you got it on the engine yet to know which way around the turbo is going to sit? If not then I'd wait until you're sure of the orientation before getting anymore parts in.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 15, 2022, 08:08
Quote from: Call the midlife! on November 15, 2022, 06:48Have you got it on the engine yet to know which way around the turbo is going to sit? If not then I'd wait until you're sure of the orientation before getting anymore parts in.

Did a mock up a while back, but hadn't clocked the turbo yet so that I could put the intake on the left side.. took some very basic measurements..


(https://i.ibb.co/hVPxxHX/IMG-1163.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hVPxxHX)

(https://i.ibb.co/5xbDyVR/IMG-1158.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5xbDyVR)

(https://i.ibb.co/TPs6KYL/IMG-1153.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TPs6KYL)

(https://i.ibb.co/k5Zr89m/IMG-1150.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k5Zr89m)

However as per the other "rust" thread.. I've got some stuff to take care of prior to getting back onto this one..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 23, 2022, 12:51
So... In an effort to save money, I took the milk home from work as no one would be there for the next week to drink it.
It then poured out in the car and I washed the carpet and cleaned below (still might need more cleaning in the tub as I can smell something..)

I then found a rust spot and made a hole through the tub, and in the process got some rust flecks in my eye as I casually blew away some of the dust.. then had 3 days in and out of hospital trying to get these removed.

Which leads me to the current progress, of this little chapter. I'm going to opt for the rubber bung idea to start with.

The below are the tidied up hole using a step drill and treating the area with kurust.
(https://i.ibb.co/YX6VVz4/4072-B972-E75-F-41-E6-8-F54-9-A852-FE5-B7-C6.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YX6VVz4)

(https://i.ibb.co/xHQ0CBy/8-BE328-D6-4639-42-EF-A684-B91-EE67-CD43-C.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xHQ0CBy)

(https://i.ibb.co/9sbSqs2/8-FC4966-F-8104-4-E29-A2-DE-19-E86-AC97-AEF.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9sbSqs2)

(https://i.ibb.co/5v9JWD5/43-F96-F07-9010-4-F69-B501-D8-E218643773.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5v9JWD5)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: J88TEO on November 23, 2022, 13:06
Quote from: jvanzyl on November 23, 2022, 12:51I then found a rust spot and made a hole through the tub, and in the process got some rust flecks in my eye as I casually blew away some of the dust.. then had 3 days in and out of hospital trying to get these removed.
Nasty little bits...had one in my left eye that caused infection - couldn't open my eyes and has to go to the eye clinic to get it out!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 23, 2022, 13:18
Quote from: J88TEO on November 23, 2022, 13:06Nasty little bits...had one in my left eye that caused infection - couldn't open my eyes and has to go to the eye clinic to get it out!

Yeah I was so annoyed at my self.. just thought I'd tidy stuff up and bam!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Gaz2405 on November 23, 2022, 14:56
Only just spotted that your turbo'ing this great work.

Not sure you'll need 3", 2.5" should suffice and be a little quieter.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 23, 2022, 18:23
Quote from: Gaz2405 on November 23, 2022, 14:56Only just spotted that your turbo'ing this great work.

Not sure you'll need 3", 2.5" should suffice and be a little quieter.

Ah... well I've bought lots of stuff to fit 3", and I was going on the advice from Kevin at Zero rockstars
Exhausts.. I'm happy to run bigger muffler in the end..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 24, 2022, 09:20
Thought I'd put the layer of zinc primer on.. topside is fine from the kurust, the bottom side needed another coat. Hopefully later on today I can put the zinc primer on the under side. Then I'll spray on some colour and then some under body seal and finally plug it! And THEN put the carpet back in!
(https://i.ibb.co/pK6fJNG/5-FBA72-F4-BF8-C-4024-9804-D0-E2-DB33753-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pK6fJNG)

(https://i.ibb.co/5YJvkHv/13-E42-E60-9800-45-AB-A37-F-02734-B153-AF7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5YJvkHv)

(https://i.ibb.co/PZYM2ZY/A7-C49532-A079-483-F-A0-AB-273-D932310-A0.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PZYM2ZY)

I wish I could make the stupid phone use the flash whenever I want.. flipping annoying
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 28, 2022, 22:50
So paint has dried. Popped the bung in and then put on some under seal.
Might still put some silicone on the top side just in case.


(https://i.ibb.co/bX98LsN/4613-F41-E-6796-4-D63-B79-C-BD3103-CAC44-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bX98LsN)

(https://i.ibb.co/h1W9L7H/F2207-D9-F-7952-47-AE-8542-51-D9-C74-AB013.jpg) (https://ibb.co/h1W9L7H)

(https://i.ibb.co/y09LwcY/F5-CA81-B5-8-E64-4-D28-ADE3-E8-C427278-BA6.jpg) (https://ibb.co/y09LwcY)

In other news I think I may have bought @Micktet999  turbo kits manifold.. not yet confirmed it's his, but figured this would be a better option than the current one.

My mind is going to the oil drain into the sump and wondering if one of those fancy moroso sumps are worth it vs making an angled drain into the existing sump.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on November 29, 2022, 08:33
If it's a Turbokits cast manifold then it'll probably put your turbo the opposite way around to how you have it now, just bear that in mind.👍🏻
The Morosso/Eliseparts sumps are as much for the extra oil capacity as anything else, the Eliseparts return fitting could be bigger to be fair.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 29, 2022, 12:05
Exhaust brackets and rubbers arrived.
Found some brackets that are adjustable.


(https://i.ibb.co/QcRX1rg/04-BBCBC4-4-A07-4-AC4-BF45-0-F4-AC8919-D2-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QcRX1rg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 5, 2022, 14:24
Turbokits manifold has arrived... and I'm slowly putting the carpet back in..

Out of interest, where has everyone run their coolant lines for the charge cooler? Straight down the middle? And what lines did you use?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on December 5, 2022, 14:55
@jvanzyl:  Copper slip is not best used on the sliders.  It goes dty and sticky over time.  'Ceratec' silicon grease is the stuff!

Available on you favourite auction site.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on December 5, 2022, 15:04
Quote from: jvanzyl on December  5, 2022, 14:24Turbokits manifold has arrived... and I'm slowly putting the carpet back in..

Out of interest, where has everyone run their coolant lines for the charge cooler? Straight down the middle? And what lines did you use?
As Bing would say, "straight down the middle". If you look on the AVT site (chargecooler.co.uk I think) it'll give you an idea of what pipes you're looking at but essentially it all depends on what rad and pump etc you're using.
You're going to need at least 8 metres.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 5, 2022, 19:28
Quote from: Call the midlife! on December  5, 2022, 15:04As Bing would say, "straight down the middle". If you look on the AVT site (chargecooler.co.uk I think) it'll give you an idea of what pipes you're looking at but essentially it all depends on what rad and pump etc you're using.
You're going to need at least 8 metres.
Ah thanks man. I'll recheck that site.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Mr220Mike on December 6, 2022, 21:20
Great thread. Would you mind saying how much you expect the turbo set to cost? Feel free to PM if you would rather. Are turbo set ups generally reliable if you maintain sensible power?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 6, 2022, 23:09
Hey no worries- I'm not at the end of the spending of money, but so far
- cast iron turbo kits manifold £200 eBay
Or
- stainless steel turbo manifold £100
- Emanage ultimate (either £3 or £400 - can't remember)
- Fiat radiator £35 eBay
- charge cooler plug £13 eBay
- charge cooler pump bracket £19 eBay
- charge cooler pump £85 eBay
- 4 x 6 barrel charge cooler £70 eBay
- Chinese copy of gt2554r turbo £300 eBay
- oil and water line kit £70 eBay
- wide band sensor £32 eBay
- 3" 200 cell catalytic converter £70 eBay
- 2x 3" v-band clamp sets £46 eBay
- 3" exhaust flexi pipe £13 eBay
- exhaust steel brackets 4x £28 eBay
- exhaust rubber hangers 4x £7 eBay

Still to buy and price:
- Charge cooler over flow tank
- Charge cooler piping to radiator
- charge cooler piping to and from barrel
- Air intake vic cone filter for aem induction kit
- injectors
- colder spark plugs
- 3" mandrel exhaust pipes
- 3" muffler
- updated clutch
- afr gauge
- boost gauge
- boost controller
- blow off valve

And then there is the cost of mapping if I'm unable to do it myself.

Err.. I'm sure there is more..




Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Mr220Mike on December 7, 2022, 11:32
Thanks for that, very informative. So circa £3k all in if requiring mapping by someone else.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 7, 2022, 22:48
FINALLY got the car back together and put the winter wheels on!

No milk or associated smells in sight!
Though I think my floor mats might need replacing, at least I'm the drivers side!

(https://i.ibb.co/VpZQ4RY/39-ED0-F5-A-E9-DB-4-F98-ADB7-93-FBAB2-A7872.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VpZQ4RY)

(https://i.ibb.co/30WYphp/80-A81-E59-3-A90-41-F6-8464-49-F4138077-CE.jpg) (https://ibb.co/30WYphp)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 14, 2023, 13:40
MOT day today! All passed :-D
151244 miles... it is now on the ramps and I shall now start fitting bits that make it go faster..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: puma2 on March 15, 2023, 07:59
 :) got to love a mot pass :)
faster what have you got to play with now 8)  8)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 15, 2023, 13:17
Quote from: puma2 on March 15, 2023, 07:59:) got to love a mot pass :)
faster what have you got to play with now 8)  8)

It's all the turbo bits I've been accumating... still a few items outstanding (Clutch, BOV and various pipes but it's almost complete.)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: SuperArt on March 15, 2023, 20:28
Noice. A pass is never a given, proof of your commitment to the smile machine.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 16, 2023, 07:22
Quote from: SuperArt on March 15, 2023, 20:28Noice. A pass is never a given, proof of your commitment to the smile machine.
Cheers man - I'm debating on the old moroso oil pan thing, there are a couple of other variants around and I was only initially thinking about it because @dan944 had highly recommended it due to the increased oil capacity, and then I realised that it comes with the oil drain for the turbo.

Anyone have any thoughts on the pan? I'm sure I can figure out putting the oil drain into the existing sump (I'll just copy the TTE Turbo guide).. but wasn't sure if it was a "meh" upgrade or a "yes definitely if you've got the cash" upgrade..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 16, 2023, 07:43
Whichever one you go with, look at the size of the oil drain on the turbo and see if any of the returns match it.
The Eliseparts sump has a return fitting on it already but it's a size smaller than the outlet on the GT, which causes issues.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 16, 2023, 08:58
Quote from: Call the midlife! on March 16, 2023, 07:43Whichever one you go with, look at the size of the oil drain on the turbo and see if any of the returns match it.
The Eliseparts sump has a return fitting on it already but it's a size smaller than the outlet on the GT, which causes issues.

oh heck.. I had not even considered that! Cheers! I'm going to have to get a bit more personal with the measurements for the next few purchases clearly..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 16, 2023, 09:16
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 16, 2023, 08:58oh heck.. I had not even considered that! Cheers! I'm going to have to get a bit more personal with the measurements for the next few purchases clearly..
generally you should look at AN10 out of the turbo, the Eliseparts comes with AN8 fitting welded in, I'm going from memory so double check but ideally you don't want any bottlenecks in the drain.
If it's not getting out of the drain quick enough it'll start making its way out through the seals...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on March 16, 2023, 09:24
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 16, 2023, 07:22Cheers man - I'm debating on the old moroso oil pan thing, there are a couple of other variants around and I was only initially thinking about it because @dan944 had highly recommended it due to the increased oil capacity, and then I realised that it comes with the oil drain for the turbo.

Anyone have any thoughts on the pan? I'm sure I can figure out putting the oil drain into the existing sump (I'll just copy the TTE Turbo guide).. but wasn't sure if it was a "meh" upgrade or a "yes definitely if you've got the cash" upgrade..


I think that depends on how it's going to get driven.. If you're planning on taking her to the track, a bigger and baffled sump is money very well spent.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on March 16, 2023, 12:36
Quote from: Carolyn on March 16, 2023, 09:24I think that depends on how it's going to get driven.. If you're planning on taking her to the track, a bigger and baffled sump is money very well spent.

Well it's not going to be a track car- it's something I will use for spirited driving occasionally. I don't think I'm going to require a baffled sump for what I'm doing..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 16, 2023, 12:40
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 16, 2023, 12:36Well it's not going to be a track car- it's something I will use for spirited driving occasionally. I don't think I'm going to require a baffled sump for what I'm doing..
if you don't use a "bigger" sump then look at the amount of oil in circulation in the turbo system and overfill the standard sump to an acceptable level to compensate for the loss in circulation.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 18, 2023, 11:27
Some customs duty had to get paid this morning...
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My rear nappy is gone and my "mid nappy" is on its last legs.. figured this would be a nice addition, plus I think it might be ever so lighter at 6.5kg compared to the oil and whatever else soaked mid one that I have currently..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 18, 2023, 17:23
Hmm... the instructions are rather typical!
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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on April 18, 2023, 17:59
Quote from: jvanzyl on April 18, 2023, 17:23Hmm... the instructions are rather typical!
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Google lens translate 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on April 18, 2023, 18:00
Beatrush? The shipping and taxes kill them for me...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 18, 2023, 18:19
Quote from: shnazzle on April 18, 2023, 17:59Google lens translate
Yeah.. I'll get there in the end!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 18, 2023, 18:24
Quote from: Call the midlife! on April 18, 2023, 18:00Beatrush? The shipping and taxes kill them for me...

Well it was only recently that I found out about that T4 place, but even their ones are a bit too showy for me.. I don't know what the alternatives are? Can you even buy new under trays from Toyota?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Ardent on April 18, 2023, 19:23
Looking fwd to the installed pics.

Ic I was to put a nappy back on. It would be something like that.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on April 18, 2023, 19:43
Quote from: jvanzyl on April 18, 2023, 18:24Well it was only recently that I found out about that T4 place, but even their ones are a bit too showy for me.. I don't know what the alternatives are? Can you even buy new under trays from Toyota?

Are you coming to the Drivers Club national event? T4 are usually there and you can speak to them about what you want as a lot of stuff will be made to order so no reason why you cant modify their design for what you want.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on April 18, 2023, 19:50
Quote from: Topdownman on April 18, 2023, 19:43Are you coming to the Drivers Club national event? T4 are usually there and you can speak to them about what you want as a lot of stuff will be made to order so no reason why you cant modify their design for what you want.

I hadn't planned on it as I'm expecting next round of work in the car to take me about a year! I will have to see if I can take the van maybe..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on April 18, 2023, 21:41
Quote from: jvanzyl on April 18, 2023, 18:24Well it was only recently that I found out about that T4 place, but even their ones are a bit too showy for me.. I don't know what the alternatives are? Can you even buy new under trays from Toyota?
I've got some sheet ally that I keep saying I'm going to make some undertrays from. But I've still not even got the Crisis back together yet and the sable is a half days work away from being drivable.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on April 18, 2023, 22:21
Quote from: jvanzyl on April 18, 2023, 19:50I hadn't planned on it as I'm expecting next round of work in the car to take me about a year! I will have to see if I can take the van maybe..

Would be good to see you, its been a while. Of course you may spot more things you "need" if you turn up!

I expect that Hatton Country world would be a nice day out for the family, no need to tell them you will just stay in the car park!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: J88TEO on April 21, 2023, 10:13
Quote from: Call the midlife! on April 18, 2023, 18:00Beatrush? The shipping and taxes kill them for me...
....ditto....for me!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 23, 2023, 13:44
So I finally managed to take a proper lunch break today and start on the car.

Found that apart from the known oil drip it would appear I also have a coolant drip- bear in mind this car has been standing for about 2 months. Will get to those as part of the next round of upgrades

(https://i.ibb.co/rcvg9cJ/IMG-2458.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rcvg9cJ)

Step 1 was to drill out the bolts that had been snapped off in the captive nuts to hold the original under tray in place (x3).
Discovered the wonders of molyslip! Wow what a difference that stuff makes.

Then I started assembling via the amazing instructions. Was nice to just sit down, not stare at a screen and be practical again.

The plan is to assemble and fit the under tray, check for clearances and then remove until everything is fitted.

Tomorrow if I can- I'm going to try my hand at cutting the threads for the bolts in the x3 spots I had to drill out. Not done it before (think @Carolyn did some on my car way back when we were fitting the bolts to the subframe so that might as well be 50 that' years ago).
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 24, 2023, 14:34
Right- managed to fit it! @Ardent  pics attached!

Couple of points to note:
- it's narrower than the stock
- it's designed for single exit exhausts
- going to have to be pretty accurate with my exhaust design so that I don't interfere with it.

(https://i.ibb.co/LgSTr3X/IMG-2468.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LgSTr3X) (https://i.ibb.co/frkNqtK/IMG-2469.jpg) (https://ibb.co/frkNqtK) (https://i.ibb.co/ryJ8Hj7/IMG-2470.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ryJ8Hj7) (https://i.ibb.co/vsSwDkS/IMG-2471.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vsSwDkS) (https://i.ibb.co/5F1PbSB/IMG-2472.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5F1PbSB) (https://i.ibb.co/SwZNPQM/IMG-2473.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SwZNPQM) (https://i.ibb.co/FYT3RP4/IMG-2474.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FYT3RP4) (https://i.ibb.co/dmknZV9/IMG-2475.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dmknZV9)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Ardent on May 25, 2023, 22:14
@jvanzyl

Much appreciated.
I like that.
I think I would have to butcher the left side as the intercooler sits down there on mine.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on May 27, 2023, 08:50
Quote from: Ardent on May 25, 2023, 22:14@jvanzyl

Much appreciated.
I like that.
I think I would have to butcher the left side as the intercooler sits down there on mine.

No worries- at least modifying this thing would be a neater job than the plastics.. (I think) and if you wanted to get fancy you could get a metal fabricator/ welder to create a duct to hit the intercooler nicely.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 6, 2023, 14:08
Further progress at lunchtime today with the exhaust manifold, cat & muffler off as well as the airbox and heat shielding.

O2 sensors don't want to come out of Zero.. so will keep plus gassing them.

Have a significant amount of oil sludge...unsure if it's the cv boot or the oil tensioner.

So next steps are to clean up sludge find source and fix.

Then to start with the clutch change I guess as that'll be the biggest pain.

(https://i.ibb.co/3vNXwzg/IMG-2691.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3vNXwzg)

(https://i.ibb.co/kcSxLxC/IMG-2692.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kcSxLxC)

(https://i.ibb.co/vdJsnWn/IMG-2693.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vdJsnWn)

(https://i.ibb.co/LPqZZFn/IMG-2695.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LPqZZFn)

(https://i.ibb.co/3zTnR2v/IMG-2696.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3zTnR2v)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on June 6, 2023, 14:27
looks like grease from the CV joint AND a bit of a leak past the O ring.

I'll send you one if you like.

c
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 6, 2023, 16:50
Quote from: Carolyn on June  6, 2023, 14:27looks like grease from the CV joint AND a bit of a leak past the O ring.

I'll send you one if you like.

c

Ah - thank you! And yes please!

And in other news I finally stumped up for the Wideband courtesy of gt4play.
(https://i.ibb.co/QDRfGGq/IMG-2701.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QDRfGGq)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 7, 2023, 14:48
Lunchtime update.
Carried on cleaning up sludge.
It does look like it's mainly from the CV joint, plus a leak from the sump (I think!) time will tell.

Took off the old cv boot, and found that the seam where the glue goes had failed. No matter! I have a spare! Or so I thought.. turns out that despite the box saying it works with the tri-lobe, what I actually have isn't that.

So... will order a replacement but have cling filmed up the joint just in case it takes me a while.

Clutch is next on the list to do, so will need to fork out for some silly expensive red liquid it seems.

Questions for all:
Is MT90 still the go to or is there a better/newer thing everyone else is using?

Second question- anyone else getting surface rust on their sumps? And is it an issue?

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on June 7, 2023, 15:20
@jvanzyl :  You can cut the lobes off the failed boot and glue them to the replacement one.  Cut them off with the surround as one piece. - you'll see how it goes together.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on June 7, 2023, 15:33
The rusty sump isn't uncommon and will eventually go porous and weep, it'll probably last until you fit your Eliseparts one 👍🏻
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Alex Knight on June 7, 2023, 16:47
I'm using Motul gearbox oil.

Have had no issues.  It's good stuff.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on June 7, 2023, 16:53
I am happy with mt90, seems to make the changes easier than amsoil imo.

I needed a new sump on my 06 due to corrosion so it is happening more often now it seems.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 7, 2023, 18:14
Quote from: Topdownman on June  7, 2023, 16:53I am happy with mt90, seems to make the changes easier than amsoil imo.

I needed a new sump on my 06 due to corrosion so it is happening more often now it seems.

Quote from: Call the midlife! on June  7, 2023, 15:33The rusty sump isn't uncommon and will eventually go porous and weep, it'll probably last until you fit your Eliseparts one 👍🏻

Thanks both - will try and treat it if I can..

Quote from: Carolyn on June  7, 2023, 15:20@jvanzyl :  You can cut the lobes off the failed boot and glue them to the replacement one.  Cut them off with the surround as one piece. - you'll see how it goes together.

I fear in the removal process I may have made it unusable.. :-/

Quote from: Alex Knight on June  7, 2023, 16:47I'm using Motul gearbox oil.

Have had no issues.  It's good stuff.

Ah - I ended up with the old MT90 stuff. Will bear this in mind for next time.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 8, 2023, 13:58
Super slow progress today.
Took remainder of battery housing out & the pipe going to the throttle body (which fought me a fair bit)


(https://i.ibb.co/zsWH124/IMG-2724.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zsWH124)

(https://i.ibb.co/0qW1YP0/IMG-2725.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0qW1YP0)

Then disconnected ground to gearbox and the reversal switch
(https://i.ibb.co/J2pmD3r/IMG-2726.jpg) (https://ibb.co/J2pmD3r)

Started taking off the gear selector cables only to succeed with one of them and not the other- can't seem to get it out.

(https://i.ibb.co/LhfZyqc/IMG-2727.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LhfZyqc)

Cabling and piping is really hindering me so I'm thinking of removing the coolant pipe and the wiring harness as far as possible to help. I hate this business of starting one job then having to divert to another- but I'm replacing the radiator anyway so it's gotta be drained.

So next step is to drain the coolant- and either do the radiator then or come back to the clutch.

Oh and one of my rear strut braces bolts dropped down into the engine bay- mustn't forget to find that.

AND I need to either use thread lock on my battery cage and weld on captive nuts.

(https://i.ibb.co/nsDfCBG/IMG-2728.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nsDfCBG)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 9, 2023, 14:54
Started draining the coolant- many liters out so far but I'm sure there's still more  in there. Used the engine and two plugs on the front coolant pipes.

Front under tray taken out- couldn't see any drain plugs on the bottom of my radiator... so will basically undo all the fastenings holding it in place and then undo the rubber to solid pipe joining things and try not to get it all over me.

All of the plug nuts are loose


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on June 9, 2023, 14:58
@jvanzyl   

You don't need to completely drain the radiator.  Just open the bleed screw at the top, and let it drain via the open ports under the car. It will leave half a radiator full, but it's of no consequence.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on June 9, 2023, 15:55
What's the first rule about opening the drain screws in the front hard lines? 
Don't open the drain screws in the front hard lines!
Well done on getting them out without them shearing off 😃
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on June 9, 2023, 16:58
My first exploration of the 2's cooling system was around 2013 after MrT refilled the system with very expensive long life coolant without checking the condition of the rad.
The resultant signs of a leak, some 6 months later following it's winter hibernation, was when I fitted a replacement rad. Just out of warranty that rad blew out a plug that Coolparts, the supplier had no previous complaint or knowledge about!
The rad was refilled with water to get me home and then refilled with a " long life" coolant from a local motor factor.
Around 2019 I drained the system as completely as I could and measured what came out.
Because of my relatively recent attack on those front drains and the application of a trace of Coppaslip on the threads I had no problem undoing them, I also opened the engine block drain.
Flushing the system with a hose pipe eventually released a slug of something rusty brown!
Satisfied there was nothing much left in the system I refilled with a Toyota specific  long life fluid by Ravenol, the same manufacturer as the PS fluid that I changed at the same time.
Again measuring what I put in, Ravenol and deionised water ( from Tesco) the system was refilled with little or no problem with air locking.
It was likely the brief period of the low cost after market fluid that caused the " brown slug".
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on June 9, 2023, 17:04
@jvanzyl said:
Second question- anyone else getting surface rust on their sumps? And is it an issue? 
At 67k and with under trays fitted the sump on my 2 is not showing surface rust.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 10, 2023, 13:35
Quote from: Carolyn on June  7, 2023, 15:20@jvanzyl :  You can cut the lobes off the failed boot and glue them to the replacement one.  Cut them off with the surround as one piece. - you'll see how it goes together.

Ok I think I'm doing something wrong here. I thought I had ordered the right part: see image 4 Bailcast CVS18 Universal Split... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0080DLLIY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

However what arrived is exactly what I already have!  >:(

What am I supposed to search for that will give me the tri lobe attachment on a split CV not that I can glue together? The old one isn't recoverable.

Would greatly appreciate some help here.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on June 10, 2023, 17:05
The drive shafts will be the same on all the cars that use the 1ZZ engine/gearbox.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314565486801?fits=Cars+Year%3A2002%7CModel%3AAvensis&hash=item493d9068d1:g:e0cAAOSwJ~pkUIsS&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0CYqe2Mq2P8hGBvCECakN5cDgF1WRbwfdUsWTbnzCQQJuac%2FEH%2BeEklUcKhZjHG0X8dts58xWp8U3fUUT%2F%2FFeKwNelO1dAktjVpKy%2FvmS%2BH7qOiwZVL6TkzL1NBA3XgQOYCqkqdsUneKDBt3HDbhiD3wErn2J4panMbnFcARWipBHcTipFiNnVJeQdJSoQl%2F5J%2BU5QTVWe0435f1eaad0QiZtMpbuQ%2BLlQGooBNVCXJnlr0z%2FuoVVCvQftD6ux7M7frk1avX7OjGfJCxUXDO4b4%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-Kr3-CUYg (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314565486801?fits=Cars+Year%3A2002%7CModel%3AAvensis&hash=item493d9068d1:g:e0cAAOSwJ~pkUIsS&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0CYqe2Mq2P8hGBvCECakN5cDgF1WRbwfdUsWTbnzCQQJuac%2FEH%2BeEklUcKhZjHG0X8dts58xWp8U3fUUT%2F%2FFeKwNelO1dAktjVpKy%2FvmS%2BH7qOiwZVL6TkzL1NBA3XgQOYCqkqdsUneKDBt3HDbhiD3wErn2J4panMbnFcARWipBHcTipFiNnVJeQdJSoQl%2F5J%2BU5QTVWe0435f1eaad0QiZtMpbuQ%2BLlQGooBNVCXJnlr0z%2FuoVVCvQftD6ux7M7frk1avX7OjGfJCxUXDO4b4%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-Kr3-CUYg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on June 10, 2023, 18:57
While I have had a lubricant leak  from the CV gaiter on the drivers side the boots were intact.
I removed the clips, cleaned out the creamy fluid that had once been black, repacked the bearing and renewed the clips.
Having done that I would not want to try sticking a wrap around replacement boot into place.
New boots would be my choice, more work , but more certainty.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 11, 2023, 01:05
Quote from: Carolyn on June 10, 2023, 17:05The drive shafts will be the same on all the cars that use the 1ZZ engine/gearbox.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314565486801?fits=Cars+Year%3A2002%7CModel%3AAvensis&hash=item493d9068d1:g:e0cAAOSwJ~pkUIsS&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0CYqe2Mq2P8hGBvCECakN5cDgF1WRbwfdUsWTbnzCQQJuac%2FEH%2BeEklUcKhZjHG0X8dts58xWp8U3fUUT%2F%2FFeKwNelO1dAktjVpKy%2FvmS%2BH7qOiwZVL6TkzL1NBA3XgQOYCqkqdsUneKDBt3HDbhiD3wErn2J4panMbnFcARWipBHcTipFiNnVJeQdJSoQl%2F5J%2BU5QTVWe0435f1eaad0QiZtMpbuQ%2BLlQGooBNVCXJnlr0z%2FuoVVCvQftD6ux7M7frk1avX7OjGfJCxUXDO4b4%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-Kr3-CUYg (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314565486801?fits=Cars+Year%3A2002%7CModel%3AAvensis&hash=item493d9068d1:g:e0cAAOSwJ~pkUIsS&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0CYqe2Mq2P8hGBvCECakN5cDgF1WRbwfdUsWTbnzCQQJuac%2FEH%2BeEklUcKhZjHG0X8dts58xWp8U3fUUT%2F%2FFeKwNelO1dAktjVpKy%2FvmS%2BH7qOiwZVL6TkzL1NBA3XgQOYCqkqdsUneKDBt3HDbhiD3wErn2J4panMbnFcARWipBHcTipFiNnVJeQdJSoQl%2F5J%2BU5QTVWe0435f1eaad0QiZtMpbuQ%2BLlQGooBNVCXJnlr0z%2FuoVVCvQftD6ux7M7frk1avX7OjGfJCxUXDO4b4%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-Kr3-CUYg)

Awesome- thank you! Guess I get to learn another new thing 😁
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Alex Knight on June 11, 2023, 08:59
For reference, I'm using 1ZZ driveshafts on my 2ZZ gearbox.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 21, 2023, 13:40
Proper boot delivered- do you need any special tools to fit?

Got the radiator off finally.
Bottom mounts are looking okish- but they are stuck fast to the base... removal for measurement will result in destroying them.


(https://i.ibb.co/WHXbL3Q/IMG-2859.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WHXbL3Q)

(https://i.ibb.co/167ghNB/IMG-2860.jpg) (https://ibb.co/167ghNB)

(https://i.ibb.co/480W8qc/IMG-2861.jpg) (https://ibb.co/480W8qc)

(https://i.ibb.co/BNJLfjF/IMG-2862.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BNJLfjF)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 22, 2023, 14:06
Fitted the cooling fan cowl to the new radiator and placed it in situ- also put the charge cooler radiator in front of it to see what it looked like.

If anyone has any photos or info on how they've mounted their charge cooler radiators I'd be very grateful.


(https://i.ibb.co/KwGq2jL/IMG-2869.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KwGq2jL) (https://i.ibb.co/fvZ8Ych/IMG-2870.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fvZ8Ych) (https://i.ibb.co/kyBgs4j/IMG-2871.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kyBgs4j) (https://i.ibb.co/FX0NyB6/IMG-2872.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FX0NyB6)

Then set about removing the remaining coolant pipes and wiring so that I could FINALLY get down to the clip that is holding the gear cable in place.

However I ran out of time to try and lift it- it's still stuck fast..
(https://i.ibb.co/n1Xpdcm/IMG-2873.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n1Xpdcm) (https://i.ibb.co/vcqxSxs/IMG-2874.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vcqxSxs) (https://i.ibb.co/ggTF0pb/IMG-2875.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ggTF0pb)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 23, 2023, 18:51
Finally managed to get the gear cable clip off!!
(https://i.ibb.co/frZQqXz/IMG-2883.jpg) (https://ibb.co/frZQqXz)

Took off the ground wire at the back of the engine, undid the two bolts holding the gear cable bracket in (had to use a breaker bar!) and loosened the top two bolts of the transmission.

Then saw I needed the engine crane which is buried at the back of the garage (unless @The Other Stu  wants to bench press the engine like I had to for him!) so will have to tackle getting that out at some point..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 26, 2023, 13:00
Spent most of my time today slowly shuffling the engine crane out of its hides hole at the back of the garage round the car and to the engine bay. Didn't cause any damage to myself or the car which is a win.

Took the boot lid off as it was in the way, managed to find some bolts to attach the engine hook things to, got one on, just need to do the back one now. Finished early as there was a sausage sandwich waiting for me in the kitchen ;D


(https://i.ibb.co/wCbMRjg/IMG-2897.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wCbMRjg)

(https://i.ibb.co/TrxpFvv/IMG-2898.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TrxpFvv)

(https://i.ibb.co/wrTQRjx/IMG-2899.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wrTQRjx)

(https://i.ibb.co/FKs2p1f/IMG-2900.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FKs2p1f)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Chilli Girl on June 26, 2023, 16:08
Tut tut, look at your footwear @jvanzyl working in that environment! :o  ;)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: J88TEO on June 26, 2023, 16:23
Would like to get my hands on that green book!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 26, 2023, 16:25
Quote from: Chilli Girl on June 26, 2023, 16:08Tut tut, look at your footwear @jvanzyl working in that environment! :o  ;)

It's HOT!!  ;D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 26, 2023, 16:26
Quote from: J88TEO on June 26, 2023, 16:23Would like to get my hands on that green book!
I also have the blue one... I try to look after them but they're going a bit grubby...  ::)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 27, 2023, 13:19
Applied gentle lift to the engine, took out left engine Mount and bracket.
Drained the gearbox fluid (distinctly browner than I remember! Thought it was red...) managed to drop the plug into the funnel,  still waiting for it to finish dripping.. next up is removing the drive shafts...
(https://i.ibb.co/2Mc0XkX/IMG-2901.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2Mc0XkX)

(https://i.ibb.co/mTgjwyP/IMG-2902.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mTgjwyP)

(https://i.ibb.co/f0b06Vx/IMG-2903.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f0b06Vx)

(https://i.ibb.co/rw5GxJ2/IMG-2904.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rw5GxJ2)

(https://i.ibb.co/BZfCWCx/IMG-2905.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BZfCWCx)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 28, 2023, 13:48
Today I tackled the wheel hub nut.. thing whatever it's called.
(https://i.ibb.co/LRnnfGp/IMG-2910.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LRnnfGp)

Then loosened the bolts on the suspension arm
(https://i.ibb.co/hdyMLZ0/IMG-2911.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hdyMLZ0)



Then according to the manual I'm supposed to remove the trailing arms... Ergh.. I know last time I did this I dropped the whole subframe... I'm wondering if that is a better idea?

Anyway I've started plus gassing the nuts and bolts.. they really have all seen better days.

Edit: if one of the objectives is to renew all the cv boots then I guess this is the way forward isn't it?

(https://i.ibb.co/68Mcq4L/IMG-2914.jpg) (https://ibb.co/68Mcq4L)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Alex Knight on June 28, 2023, 22:41
IIRC, you don't need to drop the subframe to remove the driveshafts.
You just disconnect the four arms at the hub end to give the strut enough movement outwards to enable you to pull the driveshaft clear.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 29, 2023, 13:09
Quote from: Alex Knight on June 28, 2023, 22:41IIRC, you don't need to drop the subframe to remove the driveshafts.
You just disconnect the four arms at the hub end to give the strut enough movement outwards to enable you to pull the driveshaft clear.
Thanks for the clarification- I've decided to remove the arms entirely so I can clean them up..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 29, 2023, 15:34
Rear trailing arms almost all off... what tool or technique can separate this point without damage??


(https://i.ibb.co/YbCM8gk/IMG-2917.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YbCM8gk)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mr2garageswindon on June 29, 2023, 15:48
Big ball pein hammer to shock it (Hit the hub bit not the ball joint) unless you have a thread type ball joint tool.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 30, 2023, 14:06
Quote from: mr2garageswindon on June 29, 2023, 15:48Big ball pein hammer to shock it (Hit the hub bit not the ball joint) unless you have a thread type ball joint tool.

Thanks - so I have put the other end of the arm back up into the subframe to hold it still.. then you're saying to whack the hub?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on June 30, 2023, 14:47
Ordered some ball joint splitter variety pack...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mr2garageswindon on June 30, 2023, 15:56
Quote from: jvanzyl on June 30, 2023, 14:06Thanks - so I have put the other end of the arm back up into the subframe to hold it still.. then you're saying to whack the hub?

Yep whack it right on the side next to the ball joint.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on July 1, 2023, 11:56
Quote from: jvanzyl on June 30, 2023, 14:47Ordered some ball joint splitter variety pack...
Ball joint splitters are ok if you're planning on replacing the arms etc but be careful as it's really easy to knacker the rubber covers with them.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 1, 2023, 12:45
Quote from: Call the midlife! on July  1, 2023, 11:56Ball joint splitters are ok if you're planning on replacing the arms etc but be careful as it's really easy to knacker the rubber covers with them.
Ah ok thanks. Planning on being gentle hence buying them, will take it slow!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 3, 2023, 19:00
The ball splitter tool thing arrived- prepare to be split!

(https://i.ibb.co/1X6hNrm/IMG-2931.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1X6hNrm)

3x rear trailing arms ready for refurb- now onto the other side I guess...


On a side note, I'm not sure if the manual says to put the nuts back onto the strut tower when removing the rear strut brace.. discovered my rear struts sitting below the waterline because there was nothing holding up! Am hoping the motors weren't damaged..
(https://i.ibb.co/pbf1HxG/IMG-2932.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pbf1HxG)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on July 3, 2023, 20:45
Last time I dropped the engine on the silver I forgot to disconnect the arms from the struts when I jacked the chassis back up off the engine.
Pulled the n/s cv joint apart...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 4, 2023, 10:25
Quote from: Call the midlife! on July  3, 2023, 20:45Last time I dropped the engine on the silver I forgot to disconnect the arms from the struts when I jacked the chassis back up off the engine.
Pulled the n/s cv joint apart...

Eessh...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on July 4, 2023, 12:29
Quote from: jvanzyl on July  4, 2023, 10:25Eessh...
It's STILL apart 😂
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 4, 2023, 13:09
Quote from: Call the midlife! on July  4, 2023, 12:29It's STILL apart 😂

When did this happen??

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 4, 2023, 13:17
Removed the lower bolt from the suspension strut. Then popped out the drive shaft (passenger side).
(https://i.ibb.co/yhXq4CD/IMG-2937.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yhXq4CD)

Then undid the carrier bracket bolts in the middle, might have to do them up again as I've not removed the drivers side trailing arms yet.

(https://i.ibb.co/k1QRQZq/IMG-2938.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k1QRQZq)


Removed the drivers side hub nut thing.


(https://i.ibb.co/ypK6dc8/IMG-2939.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ypK6dc8)

Next up will be removing the wheel, brake line nut, loosening the strut bolts going to the hub and then taking out the drivers side trailing arms.

THEN I will be able to take out the drive shafts.. I think.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on July 4, 2023, 15:22
Quote from: jvanzyl on July  4, 2023, 13:09When did this happen??


Last October...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 4, 2023, 15:57
Quote from: Call the midlife! on July  4, 2023, 15:22Last October...
I see your progress with things is glacial like me..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on July 4, 2023, 17:33
Quote from: jvanzyl on July  4, 2023, 15:57I see your progress with things is glacial like me..
tell me about it, was supposed to have been back on the road and sold by this Spring time. I've still to finish undoing all the "doing" I did for the turbo build and put it back together.
It's currently got semi standard suspension on the front and Meisters on the rear.
But that's all academic seeing as it's sat on axle stands 😂
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 5, 2023, 14:27
Slower going today. Two trailing arms off (albeit faster than when I took the passenger side ones off).

(https://i.ibb.co/yWCFnP4/IMG-2946.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yWCFnP4)

(https://i.ibb.co/BBRdzHx/IMG-2945.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BBRdzHx)

Spent some time trying to pull the passenger side drive shaft out- can anyone remind me the way you get it out? I seem to remember @shnazzle  telling me to just whack it with a cold chisel or something a few years back.. not sure if I remembered wrong?

(https://i.ibb.co/GPYGJDY/IMG-2947.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GPYGJDY)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 5, 2023, 20:46
Had another go at the drivers side suspension arms- unfortunately the nut furthest to the front rounded and despite my best efforts remains in place.

(https://i.ibb.co/37R80WQ/IMG-2948.jpg) (https://ibb.co/37R80WQ)

(https://i.ibb.co/W38QsGd/IMG-2949.jpg) (https://ibb.co/W38QsGd)

(https://i.ibb.co/Kq5tJPh/IMG-2950.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Kq5tJPh)

Turns out my beloved Irwin grip nut set doesn't reach up to 17/19mm. So I've ordered the "expansion pack" which should do the trick but it'll only arrive next week.

Any way- managed to get the drivers side drive shaft out with relative ease, which was nice. But the passenger side remains in place! You can't whack It through from the gearbox can you..  ::)



(https://i.ibb.co/4tpK2ps/IMG-2952.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4tpK2ps)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on July 5, 2023, 20:56
@jvanzyl

John, I've  not removed the rear arms, but recently removed/ replaced the front wishbones. The horizontal fixing on those is secured by a non slip nut and requires the bolt head, not the nut, to be turned to best remove the fixing.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 5, 2023, 21:02
Quote from: Joesson on July  5, 2023, 20:56@jvanzyl

John, I've  not removed the rear arms, but recently removed/ replaced the front wishbones. The horizontal fixing on those is secured by a non slip nut and requires the bolt head, not the nut, to be turned to best remove the fixing.
Thanks  :)  I did turn the bolt head but when it came to holding the nut in place it rounded unfortunately.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 6, 2023, 13:37
Victory today!
(https://i.ibb.co/m4HN3J2/IMG-2958.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m4HN3J2)

Next up is the clutch release cylinder... (according to the manual) but it's behind the front engine Mount- so I think I'll remove that next and then do the cylinder.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 10, 2023, 14:40
So my nice Irwin grip nuts arrived yesterday... like a muppet I've already broken one.  Basically going to have to cut the nut off..  >:(


(https://i.ibb.co/3WyJ1wQ/IMG-2975.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3WyJ1wQ)

But on the plus side I've finally found a solution to lifting the camper!



(https://i.ibb.co/gzGMr8N/IMG-2981.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gzGMr8N)

Yes sirreee, a yellow lab is all you need. They are surprisingly strong and obedient when laying under 3tons..

But in all seriousness I just discovered that you can turn these things horizontally and with the extension plates they can then reach the Jack points at 1.6m apart.

Looking forward to being able to get round to the jobs I couldn't/wouldn't do before.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on July 11, 2023, 12:13
Exciting, I am sure you will have the car finished very quickly now!

(Labs are good with spanners).
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 11, 2023, 12:42
Quote from: Topdownman on July 11, 2023, 12:13Exciting, I am sure you will have the car finished very quickly now!

(Labs are good with spanners).

lol - well maybe not quickly but a bit more safely at least!

Today I FINALLY managed to get the stupid rusted, rounded seized nut off... will need to find a new one.




(https://i.ibb.co/3zYk0Qs/IMG-2986.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3zYk0Qs)

So now I can refurbish the whole set, and do the CV boots... oh and then get back on track for the clutch (turbo build).
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 11, 2023, 14:08
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 11, 2023, 12:42lol - well maybe not quickly but a bit more safely at least!

Today I FINALLY managed to get the stupid rusted, rounded seized nut off... will need to find a new one.




(https://i.ibb.co/3zYk0Qs/IMG-2986.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3zYk0Qs)

So now I can refurbish the whole set, and do the CV boots... oh and then get back on track for the clutch (turbo build).


I've got quite a few spares.  Let me know the specs and I'll have a look.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 11, 2023, 14:15
Quote from: Carolyn on July 11, 2023, 14:08I've got quite a few spares.  Let me know the specs and I'll have a look.

Thats very kind of you! Thank you! I'll have to go and measure the other (un mangled) side and come back to you!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 13, 2023, 17:20
Started refurbishing the arms.

(https://i.ibb.co/4PqfT59/IMG-3013.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4PqfT59)

(https://i.ibb.co/r420xR4/IMG-3014.jpg) (https://ibb.co/r420xR4)

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 14, 2023, 20:57
Continued work on the arms. Used my compressor and spray gun for the first time. My gosh it takes a while to clean the thing up...

Anyway- I've done several coats of the derusting stuff... I'm not sure if I've been doing it right and whether you keep applying and brushing till the surface is smooth.. but I'm bored doing that now and thought stuff it let's just do the primer.

Will see what it dries like tomorrow.


(https://i.ibb.co/f23bn23/IMG-3022.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f23bn23)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: J88TEO on July 14, 2023, 23:27
And I thought my work bench is messy! ;D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 15, 2023, 21:50
Back to the messy workbench this evening. Managed to get 4/6 of the arms wet sanded (600 grit) down. Definitely some high spots!

Will hopefully get the other two done tomorrow and then give them all another cost of the primer.

In terms of colour, I'm planning on oem black. I was thinking I might go with the grey blue- but I can't find the can.. so black it is!

(https://i.ibb.co/Ln3H6Yf/IMG-3023.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Ln3H6Yf)

(https://i.ibb.co/kxqHC6C/IMG-3024.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kxqHC6C)

(https://i.ibb.co/Sn8tv26/IMG-3025.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Sn8tv26)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 18, 2023, 18:05
Finished sanding first primer coat.. I'm still suspicious of the rust converter I got.. and then I discovered that one of the suspension arms has a slight bend!  :(  This would make sense of the messed up rear crash bar I discovered a while back.

So options are to put out an appeal for a suspension arm (see wanted section), buy a replacement from Japan (will get full set for £330) or spend even more on those hard race things. Not keen on spending more money for a while due to the quickjack expenditure.. so will see what the wanted section dredges up!

(https://i.ibb.co/7tqDvjD/IMG-3042.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7tqDvjD)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 18, 2023, 19:41
Try J-Spec.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 18, 2023, 19:49
Quote from: Carolyn on July 18, 2023, 19:41Try J-Spec.

Good shout- I'll call in the morning.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 19, 2023, 13:24
Right J-spec came through.
They're slightly more expensive than eBay but I'd prefer to support and actual MR2 breaker.

In other news I started on the cv joints.
(https://i.ibb.co/SsmCj8z/IMG-3045.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SsmCj8z)

Got one end all nice and cleaned up ready for the boot but then the little circlip thing pinged off into the corner of the shed (a bad part- no chance of recovery) so I'm going to have to find another one of those then!  >:(

(https://i.ibb.co/R2gSK6G/IMG-3047.jpg) (https://ibb.co/R2gSK6G)

(https://i.ibb.co/vZD7LK5/IMG-3049.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vZD7LK5)


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 23, 2023, 17:41
Right! I have completed 3/4 of my CV boots. Awaiting delivery of circlip and suspension arm from @J-SPEC circa Tuesday (thank you! ).

Having been through (most) of it so far, I'm realising why it's a job done infrequently. But if I were to do it again I'm sure I'd be neater and get less of it on me.


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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 23, 2023, 18:59
A good job well done, John.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 24, 2023, 13:15
Quote from: Carolyn on July 23, 2023, 18:59A good job well done, John.
Thank you!

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 24, 2023, 13:19
Todays update.
Got the two bolts holding the clutch slave cylinder off.

Took off the front engine chassis Mount.

Took off the bolts holding the starter motor in place. Unplugged the cable but it's left in situ for now.

Was a bit of a mission trying to get access to everything. But certainly happy I've taken out coolant as it means getting to the second starter motor bolt was significantly easier!

(https://i.ibb.co/m09q0TH/IMG-3082.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m09q0TH)

(https://i.ibb.co/Tw9bXYY/IMG-3083.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Tw9bXYY)

(https://i.ibb.co/GtmqX2K/IMG-3088.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GtmqX2K)

(https://i.ibb.co/FVXCdnk/IMG-3089.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FVXCdnk)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 24, 2023, 14:50
Are you taking the engine out, or just the gearbox? 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 24, 2023, 16:39
Quote from: Carolyn on July 24, 2023, 14:50Are you taking the engine out, or just the gearbox? 

Just the gearbox... have been following the workshop manual, so I'm fairly sure that there are things I probably didn't have to do. The coolant had to be drained anyway as I'm renewing the radiators and I struggled to get to the gear cable linkages with the coolant pipes in the way.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 25, 2023, 14:13
Positive news. I have received my suspension arm.

(https://i.ibb.co/SB0RBxm/IMG-3090.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SB0RBxm)

Dropped it round my local garage for them to press out the old bush and replace it with the poly bush.

Tracked down the circlip at my local Toyota garage:

(https://i.ibb.co/PM3sVGQ/IMG-3091.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PM3sVGQ)

image uploader (https://imgbb.com/)

Will hopefully be able to pick it up tomorrow or the next day.

Negative news- no spannering today as all of the above took all of my lunch break. Could be worse!

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 26, 2023, 13:04
Admin finally done. Got the new suspension arm fitted with the old poly bush & picked up the circlip from Toyota. Not enjoying the admin part of the build.. but it's gotta get done and I'm grateful that I can at least.
(https://i.ibb.co/s2gbb1w/IMG-3093.jpg) (https://ibb.co/s2gbb1w)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 27, 2023, 13:20
Great progress today.
I've finally finished the drive shafts.

(https://i.ibb.co/jgJDVsq/IMG-3095.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jgJDVsq)

Then I finished off taking the gearbox off. The keen eyed among you will notice that I forgot to remove something...

(https://i.ibb.co/5hpPBvb/IMG-3096.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5hpPBvb)

(https://i.ibb.co/nkYpPc2/IMG-3097.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nkYpPc2)

(https://i.ibb.co/SrTPGG4/IMG-3098.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SrTPGG4)

Soo yeah.. trusting it will be ok!


(https://i.ibb.co/SKJyrwK/IMG-3099.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SKJyrwK)

Next up is finally fitting the clutch... putting the gearbox back on and actually starting the rest of the turbo build!  ;D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 27, 2023, 13:27
I hope you haven't bent it, 'cos it will snap when in use.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 27, 2023, 13:44
Quote from: Carolyn on July 27, 2023, 13:27I hope you haven't bent it, 'cos it will snap when in use.

Hmm... what do you reckon:

(https://i.ibb.co/dmgdTxP/IMG-3100.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dmgdTxP)

(https://i.ibb.co/nRrbsf9/IMG-3101.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nRrbsf9)

(https://i.ibb.co/gmsPhvx/IMG-3102.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gmsPhvx)

(https://i.ibb.co/WHP9G8P/IMG-3103.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WHP9G8P)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on July 27, 2023, 14:11
My one and only (so far) experience with "hard" brake lines was with a Mk1 Anglia around 1978, when a short section needed replacing for some reason or other.
I do know that once bent it does not like to be unbent!
I was in a motor factor shop and the assistant was "sucking his teeth" when another customer said " No worries". I had the old part with me and the Good Samaritan said " Follow me home and I'll sort it"
I did and he did.
He had copper/ nickel tubing and a bending tool/ jig and using the old section as a pattern made me up a new 'un.
I know there was only an argument about him accepting any payment, can't recall how that ended but my lasting impression was that there are some good people in the World.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 27, 2023, 14:11
No biggie.  I thought it was a gear cable that was the issue.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 27, 2023, 14:45
Quote from: Carolyn on July 27, 2023, 14:11No biggie.  I thought it was a gear cable that was the issue.

Yeah those were trapped initially... think I managed to resolve it before any damage occurred..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 27, 2023, 20:21
Evening update- derusted new suspension arm and did another coat of primer. Bought myself a cleaning kit for the spray gun which has lots of nice little pipe cleaners in it- cleaning time now under 15mins. Still don't really have a clue what I'm doing in terms of spray pattern etc.. but paint is coming out and going where I want to so that's ok with me.

Next up will be wet sanding down and then the black paint.


(https://i.ibb.co/BjkT92y/IMG-3105.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BjkT92y)

(https://i.ibb.co/N75jQGY/IMG-3106.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N75jQGY)


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 28, 2023, 15:18
Removed the clutch today :-)
discovered there's some special grease that you're supposed to put on different sections of the clutch fork and release bearing?? Does anyone know if you can use any of the following:
- Red grease
- Moly CV grease
- Copper grease
- Standard lithium based grease

Otherwise I'm going to have to go any buy some..



(https://i.ibb.co/XbbdzYc/IMG-3116.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XbbdzYc) (https://i.ibb.co/YpRWks7/IMG-3117.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YpRWks7) (https://i.ibb.co/TwXfHvK/IMG-3118.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TwXfHvK) (https://i.ibb.co/DCcbB6D/IMG-3120.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DCcbB6D) (https://i.ibb.co/1qxT1Cg/IMG-3121.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1qxT1Cg) (https://i.ibb.co/vhSK1FP/IMG-3122.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vhSK1FP) (https://i.ibb.co/vXCWd08/IMG-3123.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vXCWd08)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on July 28, 2023, 17:04
Didn't any come with your clutch?

In any case we just used lithium on mine
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 28, 2023, 17:25
Quote from: shnazzle on July 28, 2023, 17:04Didn't any come with your clutch?

In any case we just used lithium on mine

Hmm will recheck the box!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 28, 2023, 18:50
Quote from: shnazzle on July 28, 2023, 17:04Didn't any come with your clutch?

In any case we just used lithium on mine

Nope- nothing but the disc, plate and bearing.   Might see if CV grease is ok..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 28, 2023, 19:03
I'd go with lithium
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 28, 2023, 19:12
Quote from: Carolyn on July 28, 2023, 19:03I'd go with lithium

Soooo... would this do?

(https://i.ibb.co/PQRGKnc/IMG-3129.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PQRGKnc)

(https://i.ibb.co/k0YxRPd/IMG-3130.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k0YxRPd)

I don't know what the definition of "good" temperature tolerance is..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 28, 2023, 19:19
Stuff it- bought some high temp castrol grease.. it's lithium based..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 30, 2023, 16:51
Did a light sand on the suspension arms. Reckon I'll try paint them next.

(https://i.ibb.co/dDqrByM/IMG-3132.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dDqrByM)

Then (because snr mgmt wasn't back yet) I went to the garage and cleaned and sanded the sticky out bit with 1000 grit.

(https://i.ibb.co/cwwNSqD/IMG-3133.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cwwNSqD)

150k miles of wear is rather apparent.. no idea if you're supposed to keep going until it's perfectly smooth???

(https://i.ibb.co/K2wYWTX/IMG-3134.jpg) (https://ibb.co/K2wYWTX)

(https://i.ibb.co/j57Ryx1/IMG-3135.jpg) (https://ibb.co/j57Ryx1)

(https://i.ibb.co/qsmHKmY/IMG-3136.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qsmHKmY)

Decided to clean the forky thing. Again, quite a lot of wear.

(https://i.ibb.co/zS14jTY/IMG-3137.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zS14jTY)

Then applied the castrol high temp grease. Hope it's alright stuff- The YouTube vids I've seen all seem to have a darker sort of CV grease colour being used.. whereas this stuff is the usual clearish yellow.
Applied it to the sticky out bit, the inside of bearing, and the fork on both sides.

(https://i.ibb.co/QbTQ1GB/IMG-3138.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QbTQ1GB)

Next up will be sticking the clutch on.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 31, 2023, 13:48
Argh.. bit of a frustrating one..
Cleaned the flywheel.

(https://i.ibb.co/2PV6QTT/IMG-3146.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2PV6QTT)

Got the clutch all lined up, and my bolts all done with the loctite stuff.

Popped the clutch on...

(https://i.ibb.co/dK6yxvy/IMG-3150.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dK6yxvy)

(https://i.ibb.co/mR3YnxY/IMG-3151.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mR3YnxY)

(https://i.ibb.co/RgPqmB7/IMG-3152.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RgPqmB7)

(https://i.ibb.co/BLLVY9P/IMG-3153.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BLLVY9P)


And crap... some how it dropped... so that will be my tomorrow. Again.



(https://i.ibb.co/Fwdshfp/IMG-3156.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Fwdshfp)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on July 31, 2023, 14:21
@jvanzyl
Unfortunately Sod's Law applies at every possible opportunity!
Referring to your first photo above, of the flywheel, showing multipoint bolt heads - these are a type of fixing I don't recall seeing previously.
While I have seen internal  multipoint socket heads and the www shows these to be used on VW's I 've not seen external multipoint bolt heads, although I do have a socket to suit. (This I found on the road while out walking),
Where else, I wonder, would this tool be used.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on July 31, 2023, 14:54
Quote from: Joesson on July 31, 2023, 14:21@jvanzyl
Unfortunately Sod's Law applies at every possible opportunity!
Referring to your first photo above, of the flywheel, showing multipoint bolt heads - these are a type of fixing I don't recall seeing previously.
While I have seen internal  multipoint socket heads and the www shows these to be used on VW's I 've not seen external multipoint bolt heads, although I do have a socket to suit. (This I found on the road while out walking),
Where else, I wonder, would this tool be used.



Ah these are ARP bolts.. no idea if there are the same as stock. The flywheel is a lightened one and I think I got the bolts at the same time.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on July 31, 2023, 15:50
Quote from: jvanzyl on July 31, 2023, 14:54Ah these are ARP bolts.. no idea if there are the same as stock. The flywheel is a lightened one and I think I got the bolts at the same time.

You did.  I remember bolting up twice.  Once on your old engine and once on the engine we put in at my place.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 1, 2023, 13:55
Quote from: Carolyn on July 31, 2023, 15:50You did.  I remember bolting up twice.  Once on your old engine and once on the engine we put in at my place.

A favour not forgotten! :-)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 1, 2023, 13:56
Todays update - Success!

Managed to get the clutch on - applied extra tightness to the alignment tool...

Couldn't quite get a decent picture of it due to the offset of the camera and the flash.. but it's on!





(https://i.ibb.co/4TZ3v3y/IMG-3179.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4TZ3v3y)

(https://i.ibb.co/8MP7VyG/IMG-3182.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8MP7VyG)

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Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 2, 2023, 15:03
Wow what a mission... spent an hour of sweating trying to get the gearbox up into the right position and failed.. I essentially need to re-lift the engine, get the jack under it and support the weight, then shove it towards the front of the car (still on the jack) and lower it slightly so it's at an angle.
THEN with the engine on the jack and without the jack support plate interfering (somehow) with the edge of the transmission I need to pick up the transmission with the crane and get it into place and attach it.. that's the theory anyway..

Nope the engine isn't at an angle, try again.
(https://i.ibb.co/1LQC9j0/IMG-3186.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1LQC9j0)

Great  the engine is at the right angle..
(https://i.ibb.co/yQGzQ4L/IMG-3188.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yQGzQ4L)

But now the stand it's resting on is in the way

(https://i.ibb.co/X5bnmpx/IMG-3189.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X5bnmpx)


I'm bit concerned that in all this process I broke a bit of plastic somewhere.. I heard something ping off when the engine dropped (at some point).. will need to take a careful look round the back..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 2, 2023, 22:25
I literally just witnessed a miracle... it was dawning me as a lay under the car tonight with 1.5" crooked gap between the gearbox and the engine, of how unqualified I was with all this.

And then, as I acknowledged and muttered that it was only going to happen if God did it - it literally SLID into place with barely any effort from me! Bear in mind I was drenched in sweat for the second time today and had been heaving away at this thing for the past hour.

Hallelujah!  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

Coveralls are now in the wash.. they stink and have gone from Navy blue to a brown sort of muddy colour.. tomorrow will be something that doesn't involve needing them on.. maybe painting!


(https://i.ibb.co/P9xFWVN/IMG-3191.jpg) (https://ibb.co/P9xFWVN)

(https://i.ibb.co/KyK4GLx/IMG-3192.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KyK4GLx)

(https://i.ibb.co/FqtGTPM/IMG-3193.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FqtGTPM)


Next up on the car will be reconnecting gearbox stuff/ starter etc and all the engine mounts.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: puma2 on August 3, 2023, 06:57
 :) the good fight was won in the end 8)
lets us what colour the overalls come out now. ;D  ;D

keep going its got to worth the finishing effort now  :)  :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on August 3, 2023, 10:21
I suggest that was more by perseverance than Divine help, with some some sweat and perhaps tears thrown in.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 3, 2023, 12:03
Quote from: Joesson on August  3, 2023, 10:21I suggest that was more by perseverance than Divine help, with some some sweat and perhaps tears thrown in.


It slotted in with one complete move.
I was very shocked.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 3, 2023, 12:04
Quote from: puma2 on August  3, 2023, 06:57:) the good fight was won in the end 8)
lets us what colour the overalls come out now. ;D  ;D

keep going its got to worth the finishing effort now  :)  :)

Indeed! They're in the tumble dryer... probably shrunk but let's see...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 3, 2023, 13:33
Right- overalls changed but slightly smaller.. oh well maybe they'll stretch out a bit over time..

Put the starter motor on (torqued up) and connected the wires.
Put some of the rear and front engine Mount brackets on. (Torqued up too)

Was quite a nice relaxing time as I'm so pleased that the gearbox is on. I honestly feel like apart from the tuning, that's the biggest hurdle crossed. Obviously time will likely prove otherwise, but I'm getting very happy in my naïveté.

(https://i.ibb.co/QYgJcD3/IMG-3194.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QYgJcD3)

(https://i.ibb.co/ZmMStm2/IMG-3195.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZmMStm2)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 4, 2023, 13:33
Maybe I'm too relaxed.. it's either that it or I enter a time warp when I get into the garage.

The sum total of just under an hours work: the front engine Mount (gearbox side) and the clutch cylinder bolts all torqued up.

(https://i.ibb.co/FVp8tTt/IMG-3199.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FVp8tTt)

I dunno.. I walk in, put the safety glasses on, turn the music on and start work and before I know it, tunes up!

I do spend a fair bit of time dropping bolts, adjusting the height of the engine etc.. oh well. I'm enjoying it!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 5, 2023, 20:16
Had a go at painting tonight. Wasn't great. Paint was clearly past its best, but ploughed on anyway, it kept coming out in splodges. I'm pretty sure I would have done better with a brush.

Anyway it's on.


(https://i.ibb.co/pwKkHZb/IMG-3210.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pwKkHZb)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 7, 2023, 13:23
Front and rear mounts fitted and all torqued up.
(https://i.ibb.co/tMRyYYb/IMG-3245.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tMRyYYb)

(https://i.ibb.co/1nTMC0G/IMG-3246.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1nTMC0G)

Was doing the gearbox Mount and found that the lower two bolts on the chassis side were going on squiff.

Have removed gearbox Mount for better access bit am thinking I'll have to recut the thread just to be safe.
Always nice when you get to use a special tool purchase more than once!

(https://i.ibb.co/XXshp0q/IMG-3247.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XXshp0q)

(https://i.ibb.co/1GGRyy7/IMG-3248.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1GGRyy7)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 7, 2023, 20:26
This evening's update. Finished work at 6, the kids were out so I went to the garage to try and recover from what felt like a disastrous afternoon of meetings.

 So chuffed with the tap and die set that I have. Managed to recut the bolt and the holes threads successfully.
Re mounted the gearbox and the chassis engine mounts:

(https://i.ibb.co/ZNkVHkG/IMG-3253.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZNkVHkG)

This meant that I could finally move the engine hoist and the Jack out the way which is nice as it clears a lot of room to work.

It was then that I realised that one of the bolts for the engine balancer u shaped thingy has lost its thread.


(https://i.ibb.co/Tcm5THH/IMG-3255.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Tcm5THH)

(https://i.ibb.co/S6dpFPP/IMG-3256.jpg) (https://ibb.co/S6dpFPP)

(https://i.ibb.co/Dwp7q7s/IMG-3257.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Dwp7q7s)

Unfortunately my lovely tap and die set only goes up to 1.75 and these bolts are bigger than that.. so will have to find a solution prior to using the crane again.

Reattached the ground cable to the gearbox:

(https://i.ibb.co/kGzqQjw/IMG-3258.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kGzqQjw)

Then replaced the gearbox cables - aaaand discovered I've some how lost one of the little clips! Bah.. another thing to shop for.

(https://i.ibb.co/BZ2JzKF/IMG-3259.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BZ2JzKF)

Then moved onto replacing the driveshaft on drivers side:


(https://i.ibb.co/dpRXN1n/IMG-3261.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dpRXN1n)

(https://i.ibb.co/M9yZF8X/IMG-3262.jpg) (https://ibb.co/M9yZF8X)
And on the Passenger side:

(https://i.ibb.co/xM7WQsw/IMG-3263.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xM7WQsw)

I don't think I've made this much progress in quite a long time! Maybe I'm more of an evening hobby mechanic..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 8, 2023, 13:32
Started on the mounting of the manifold today!
(https://i.ibb.co/MVJ7zbB/IMG-3265.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MVJ7zbB)
Then realised the mating surface of the exhaust needed a clean up
(https://i.ibb.co/mvy4W6q/IMG-3266.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mvy4W6q) (https://i.ibb.co/RNznBdK/IMG-3268.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RNznBdK)

And what luck! I found the clip thingy for the gear linkage! Hooray!
(https://i.ibb.co/vQhGYry/IMG-3267.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vQhGYry)
Then mounted the manifold
(https://i.ibb.co/GHbDCFZ/IMG-3269.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GHbDCFZ)
Then loosened the bolts in the turbo so I could clock it
(https://i.ibb.co/BqXFcBz/IMG-3270.jpg)[/ur]

Aaand that's where I hit a snag.. The bolts on the manifold hit the edge of the turbo when I try and mount it.

Options are to either chop down the manifold bolt so it's shorter and then won't conflict, Orr.... I dunno?? ??? any one know how you get these types of bolts out anyhow? There's no section on them to use as a grip.
[url="https://ibb.co/VSwH3k7"](https://i.ibb.co/VSwH3k7/IMG-3271.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BqXFcBz)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on August 8, 2023, 13:41
@jvanzyl
To remove such a bolt you need two nuts of the correct thread and two spanner's or similar.
Put the two nuts onto the bolt and holding the first nut in place with one spanner tighten the second nut onto it.
If done correctly and the bolt wants to come out, with spanner on the first nut undo the bolt!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 8, 2023, 13:53
Quote from: Joesson on August  8, 2023, 13:41@jvanzyl
To remove such a bolt you need two nuts of the correct thread and two spanner's or similar.
Put the two nuts onto the bolt and holding the first nut in place with one spanner tighten the second nut onto it.
If done correctly and the bolt wants to come out, with spanner on the first nut undo the bolt!

Thank you- I did try that with no success. I will try again later though.

Thoughts on chopping down the length??
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on August 8, 2023, 15:30
Quote from: jvanzyl on August  8, 2023, 13:53Thank you- I did try that with no success. I will try again later though.

Thoughts on chopping down the length??

Put a lock washer between the two nuts. I take it the thing you are calling a bolt is a stud? 

A very judicious cut with a cutting disc and then dressing the cut end with a file will get you there, but I'd always prefer to work on a stud in a vice, after it has been extracted.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 8, 2023, 19:29
Quote from: Carolyn on August  8, 2023, 15:30Put a lock washer between the two nuts. I take it the thing you are calling a bolt is a stud? 

A very judicious cut with a cutting disc and then dressing the cut end with a file will get you there, but I'd always prefer to work on a stud in a vice, after it has been extracted.

Right- I've succeeded in extracting and cutting it down. Thank you!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 8, 2023, 19:48
This evening's update:
I extracted the stud and made it into "stumpy".

(https://i.ibb.co/kmMPtTW/IMG-3274.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kmMPtTW)

(https://i.ibb.co/10BLJsK/IMG-3273.jpg) (https://ibb.co/10BLJsK)

Buuuuuuut.... Then I realised I'd shortened the wrong stud..
and then when I swapped them over I managed to snap stumpys replacement!! Argh.. so that'll be me trying to extract that tiny little bit sticking out.. yay...
(https://i.ibb.co/Z8kttJw/IMG-3276.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Z8kttJw)

Anyway- pressed on with the fitting of the turbo with the exhaust side going to the drivers side.


(https://i.ibb.co/bLwff3j/IMG-3277.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bLwff3j)

(https://i.ibb.co/qC20JDt/IMG-3278.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qC20JDt)

(https://i.ibb.co/wdw5yYp/IMG-3280.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wdw5yYp)

(https://i.ibb.co/DLGzmbj/IMG-3279.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DLGzmbj)

And while it's "on".. and not fouling anything, the clearance might be about 3mm max on the engine side. That's not good is it surely?

I don't know what options there are other
-1. find some kind of spacer to insert between the manifold and the turbo so that it drops down further and "maybe" increases the clearance.

-2. Reclock the turbo back to the way it was and have the exhaust going out passenger side and have a job of working the compressed air and charge cooler back round to the passenger side.

-3. Try a different turbo manifold or turbo... not a fan of this.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 8, 2023, 22:59
Discovered a 4th option- shaving the block!

I just stress that the turbo moves freely (during blocking) and feels solidly attached to your manifold with zero movement. However I'm sure when the engine is rubbing and it's been used, that there is a possibility of the gap being closed and running the turbo against turbo block.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 9, 2023, 13:59
Bit of sucky luncthime.. spent all of it getting the broken stud out of the manifold and recutting the thread.
Not too happy with the thread, it holds but there is a bit of play in it.

I might change it to be a through bolt, or cut it from a 1.25 x8 to a 1.25 x10 (as I seem to have those studs hanging about for some reason). Otherwise I might add a bit of metal with the Tig and see if recutting that works out.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on August 9, 2023, 20:47
Quote from: jvanzyl on August  9, 2023, 13:59Bit of sucky luncthime.. spent all of it getting the broken stud out of the manifold and recutting the thread.
Not too happy with the thread, it holds but there is a bit of play in it.

I might change it to be a through bolt, or cut it from a 1.25 x8 to a 1.25 x10 (as I seem to have those studs hanging about for some reason). Otherwise I might add a bit of metal with the Tig and see if recutting that works out.


Unsure about why you needed to recut the thread and why there is now play in it.
Changing to a through bolt would be an option of course but then you will have drilled through the new manifold. From what you are saying am I correct in thinking that the manifold studs are in blind holes?
If so and you drill through for a bolt will you present yourself with another problem?
For instance will the necessary larger sockets have sufficient clearance to fit?
If you try to enlarge the stud from 8 to 10 mm you will be drilling and tapping into a blind hole. Not the easiest of procedures.
Drilling through would be an easier option, easier than removing a broken tap.
A welded repair I suggest is not the answer.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 9, 2023, 21:10
Quote from: Joesson on August  9, 2023, 20:47Unsure about why you needed to recut the thread and why there is now play in it.
Changing to a through bolt would be an option of course but then you will have drilled through the new manifold. From what you are saying am I correct in thinking that the manifold studs are in blind holes?
If so and you drill through for a bolt will you present yourself with another problem?
For instance will the necessary larger sockets have sufficient clearance to fit?
If you try to enlarge the stud from 8 to 10 mm you will be drilling and tapping into a blind hole. Not the easiest of procedures.
Drilling through would be an easier option, easier than removing a broken tap.
A welded repair I suggest is not the answer.


Basically I put the manifold in the vice, and drilled out the old stud. However the old stud was adhered to the threads (some how) and it became necessary to cut the threads again. It seems to be ok now. Thank you for the advice!

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 9, 2023, 21:18
Been having a rethink on the orientation of the turbo having seen since pics of builds where the exhaust exit is on the drivers side.

It "might" work out to have it that way round, and could mean that my rear strut brace could be used to hold the barrel charge cooler. So the compressed air would exit the turbo, turn 90 degrees directly upwards towards the brace and hit the cooler. The onwards round to the throttle body.

The exhaust would do a 180 (mandrel) bend rearward to the cat, followed by another 180 below the cat to the muffler. This would then have the exhaust tip exiting the muffler on the passenger side, down and rearward hopefully in the stock position.

The intake for the turbo is something I need to think about, having it in this new orientation would mean I could place a pod filter now directly onto it, but it might be worthwhile routing it into the drivers side intake vent.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 9, 2023, 22:52
Gave fitting the waste gate a go.
Information that I have on the turbo is scant but I think it goes on something like this:

(https://i.ibb.co/6NbcVVn/IMG-3283.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6NbcVVn)

Note this pic and work were done prior to the brain wave in previous post.

Unfortunately I think I'm missing some bolts that hold the frame to the turbo. So I'm digging around trying to find some that might work..
(https://i.ibb.co/80tz2QF/IMG-3284.jpg) (https://ibb.co/80tz2QF)
Figured they needed a bit of a clean..
(https://i.ibb.co/8xwY1xQ/IMG-3285.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8xwY1xQ)
Now I just need to clean up the threads and possible shorten them..
(https://i.ibb.co/ZggdVTm/IMG-3292.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZggdVTm)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 11, 2023, 14:12
Unable to get to the car at the moment but work kindly allows 3D design software on our machines...

Appreciate everyone's thoughts on the layout. Charge cooler is currently above the manifold- guessing I can move it to be on the gearbox side if heat is going to be an issue..

(https://i.ibb.co/BtD9W5f/All-Side.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BtD9W5f)

(https://i.ibb.co/c3rKBNK/All-45-up-left.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c3rKBNK)

(https://i.ibb.co/ngckS02/All-back.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ngckS02)

(https://i.ibb.co/0G3KW84/All-45-up.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0G3KW84)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 11, 2023, 16:47
Just saving this here in case I utterly bomb out on the tuning:
https://www.tuningdevelopments.uk/product/e-manage-ultimate-mapping-session/
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 14, 2023, 11:05
Have ordered intake and exhaust parts.
Only thing I didn't order was the muffler as I want to see where all the piping ends up at before I spend on that...

2x 180 3" mandrel bends
2x 90 3" mandrel bends
Couple of clamps just in case.
 already have the 3" cat and 3" flexi


1x 51mm-63mm silicone straight
1x 63mm straight alloy piping
1x 63mm 90 degree silicone
1x 63-71mm silicone straight
2x 71mm 90 degree silicone
1x 71mm maf housing tube
1x 60cm 71mm alloy piping
1x 60vm 71mm silicone straight

Edit- I'm attempting to keep the diameter of the tubing before and after the maf consistent (71mm).
But the reality I go from 53mm (turbo exit) to 63mm (barrel cooler) to 71mm for the throttle intake.. upon exiting the barrel(at 63mm) I'm immediately converting to 71mm so hopefully this will be ok in the end.

Managed to get all from eBay apart from maf housing which turned out to be Amazon. Now I wait...  oh yes I can find the suspension arms.

Edit: if I get a bunch of yodel notifications now I'm going to be upset.. anyone but them..



Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Nvy on August 14, 2023, 11:37
Nice progress with the build. I have seen the same orientation like in the drawings and it had a shield on top of the turbo. It was looking sweet to be honest. It was very small turbo but it was a very clean build. Shame that I dont have any pics to show you..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on August 16, 2023, 14:46
So cold and hot stuff arrived today.
Still got some more stuff to arrive for the intake, following comments on the design I'll be looking for a way to keep the barrel as far from the heat as possible.

(https://i.ibb.co/JCFHdFB/IMG-3311.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JCFHdFB)

(https://i.ibb.co/ctR4kL3/IMG-3307.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ctR4kL3)

(https://i.ibb.co/yWpMtT7/IMG-3308.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yWpMtT7)


Shortened the bolts that should attach the waste gate.
(https://i.ibb.co/WVQBy7Q/IMG-3310.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WVQBy7Q)

(https://i.ibb.co/s1TVWv6/IMG-3312.jpg) (https://ibb.co/s1TVWv6)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 6, 2023, 14:29
did some clear coating today - there are probably lots of drips but I'm happy (so far) with the results. Managed to setup and pack down in under and hour so all good :-)
Plus this means I can move the welder back into the shed for the next stage as I don't need the compressor in there now..


(https://i.ibb.co/0GNyqCk/IMG-3617.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0GNyqCk)

(https://i.ibb.co/DQS49C0/IMG-3618.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DQS49C0)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 7, 2023, 19:55
My nice shiny muffler arrived today- it's very shiny but rather heavy! Way more so than my cobra.


(https://i.ibb.co/sJ0NYp0/IMG-3621.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sJ0NYp0)

I'm using the old exhaust to try band figure out roughly where the exhaust tip will need to come out- coupled with the rear under tray.

I have a rough idea I think.


Moved the compressor out of the shed and put the welder in there... waiting for stainless filler rods to arrive, as I only have mild steel ones that I've been practicing on (badly).

So now (in theory) I can start chopping up the exhaust material I have and making something of it!
(https://i.ibb.co/Cnsdmrx/IMG-3629.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Cnsdmrx)

(https://i.ibb.co/hB35BYx/IMG-3631.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hB35BYx)

(https://i.ibb.co/Jjb1CjS/IMG-3633.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Jjb1CjS)

(https://i.ibb.co/K2f6pQy/IMG-3632.jpg) (https://ibb.co/K2f6pQy)

(https://i.ibb.co/TRHqC2B/IMG-3634.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TRHqC2B)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on September 7, 2023, 20:12
@jvanzyl

I do admire your enthusiasm John, but your choice of workshop footwear much less so!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 7, 2023, 20:43
Quote from: Joesson on September  7, 2023, 20:12@jvanzyl

I do admire your enthusiasm John, but your choice of workshop footwear much less so!

It was 35C in the workshop!! I was literally sweating just standing there ;D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 8, 2023, 19:55
90 degree bend arrived today  :)  which means I could finish the layout of the charge cooling system!

(https://i.ibb.co/mBy1jcQ/IMG-3649.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mBy1jcQ)

I've uploaded a video of it installed:
https://youtu.be/SivyNo6MHTU?si=tGfrTjlYRtXR6sUR

I won't attempt heat shield a la @MannyUK  until I have the exhaust in place.


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 11, 2023, 13:26
Started putting the rear suspension back on so I don't lose it somewhere..

(https://i.ibb.co/Q69Lwqw/IMG-3669.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Q69Lwqw)

(https://i.ibb.co/6bRTDPH/IMG-3670.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6bRTDPH)

Out of interest, how do you stop the "stud" from spinning here? I can't see any flat grooves at its base to gain purchase on.. and I don't remember this being an issue last time..


(https://i.ibb.co/YcJTrKP/IMG-3669.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YcJTrKP)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on September 11, 2023, 14:07
Shouldnt you have done something with the rust on the body before you start putting the arms back on?

The access would be a bit easier.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on September 11, 2023, 14:20
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 11, 2023, 13:26Started putting the rear suspension back on so I don't lose it somewhere..




Out of interest, how do you stop the "stud" from spinning here? I can't see any flat grooves at its base to gain purchase on.. and I don't remember this being an issue last time..

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Knock the taper into the socket with a heavy soft faced hammer.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 11, 2023, 15:04
Quote from: Topdownman on September 11, 2023, 14:07Shouldnt you have done something with the rust on the body before you start putting the arms back on?

The access would be a bit easier.


I've ordered one of those kanjo subframes, so it's all coming off again for that. I honestly did consider doing it now- but given my rate of work, it's yet another thing to deal with prior to doing the turbo. So I'm going to deal with that stuff next year/when subframe arrives.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 11, 2023, 15:07
Quote from: Carolyn on September 11, 2023, 14:20Knock the taper into the socket with a heavy soft faced hammer.

Excellent! Thank you!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 12, 2023, 15:50
Had to resort to this but it worked! Thank you.
(https://i.ibb.co/s36WnwH/IMG-3673.jpg) (https://ibb.co/s36WnwH)

All suspension arms back on- will likely come off again before the end- torquing up will take place with all wheels on the floor whenever that is.

Have marked up the first u bend for "shortening", the slight problem I face is that the exhaust will need to turn 25 degrees towards the rear of the car quickly after exiting the turbo as it aims straight for the gearbox.

I had initially thought I'd go immediately to the flexi connection then onto the hard pipes, but I'm guessing doing a slash cut in order to avoid the gearbox isn't going to work.

I sort of need to make a slight kink to clear it..

Started back on the tig welding practice... then had to stop due to time and getting the tungsten tip totally covered... going to need a lot more practice.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 13, 2023, 13:14
Have ordered 2x 45 mandrel bends. The theory is that I can create a kind of "S bend" on the way to the full 180 I bend. This is all dependent upon my ability to weld. Today's practice was marginally better than yesterday's.. suffice to say I still suck.

I think I saw the "pool" forming properly today- but keeping it going, and making progression along the path/ not getting stuck etc is still eluding me.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on September 13, 2023, 15:44
Quote from: jvanzyl on September 13, 2023, 13:14Have ordered 2x 45 mandrel bends. The theory is that I can create a kind of "S bend" on the way to the full 180 I bend. This is all dependent upon my ability to weld. Today's practice was marginally better than yesterday's.. suffice to say I still suck.

I think I saw the "pool" forming properly today- but keeping it going, and making progression along the path/ not getting stuck etc is still eluding me.


Just tack it together and take it to a pro tig welder.  It takes years to be good at Tigging.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 13, 2023, 17:10
Quote from: Carolyn on September 13, 2023, 15:44Just tack it together and take it to a pro tig welder.  It takes years to be good at Tigging.

this is the plan if it I'm unable to up my game... watched a quick video that had some decent tips and then had another go.. got better results. Still need a bit more temp/amps and need to get consistent with my distance as I have a tendency to pull away too much.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 21, 2023, 14:35
Slow progress at the moment, however I'm still enjoying it!

Tacked the v-band onto the flexi joint, this may or may not be the right decision in terms of placement as the next stage was to do the 180 u bend. I slightly adjusted the angle coming out of the flex in order to steer around the transmission. However as you can see at the current angle it only allows for about an inch or less of clearance of the rubber boot..

(https://i.ibb.co/KsjVTDd/IMG-3726.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KsjVTDd)

(https://i.ibb.co/PQ9DXC9/IMG-3727.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PQ9DXC9)

(https://i.ibb.co/QN9dPDM/IMG-3728.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QN9dPDM)

I don't think this is ideal as the exhaust will cook the boot in no time, so I've now undone my overly enthusiastic tacking (lots of grinding later and reduction in amperage) and plan to go flex -> 45 degree angle ->45 the other direction and then into the u-bend etc.. wish me luck!

Tacked the first part of the 45 bend on and then had the low battery light on the welding mask flick on so figured better to change sooner than later.. and whoa it's a fat CR2450!

Gameplay to resume tomorrow pending delivery of fat battery..


(https://i.ibb.co/ng7s3WP/IMG-3729.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ng7s3WP)

(https://i.ibb.co/bLJcsZx/IMG-3730.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bLJcsZx)


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 23, 2023, 21:16
So! Progress of sorts!...

Tacked my 45 degree bend onto the flexi,
(https://i.ibb.co/Lt0P9g3/IMG-3733.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Lt0P9g3) (https://i.ibb.co/193x3nK/IMG-3734.jpg) (https://ibb.co/193x3nK)

And I've decided that although I now have more than an inch from that little rubber boot, I'm going to have to grind down and clearance these little nubs on the gear box.. please someone say if that's a bad idea!

(https://i.ibb.co/MB6XgFn/IMG-3735.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MB6XgFn)

Measured and cut the next part, have left a lot of meat on there in case I need to alter it further (which it turns out I do)
(https://i.ibb.co/v15WPLS/IMG-3736.jpg) (https://ibb.co/v15WPLS) (https://i.ibb.co/265DN1J/IMG-3745.jpg) (https://ibb.co/265DN1J) (https://i.ibb.co/v3kMh8H/IMG-3746.jpg) (https://ibb.co/v3kMh8H)

Then fitted it
(https://i.ibb.co/QC5bmYP/IMG-3747.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QC5bmYP) (https://i.ibb.co/bgQTMgD/IMG-3748.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bgQTMgD)


Then cut and fit the u bend.
(https://i.ibb.co/DzFphZk/IMG-3750.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DzFphZk)


Offered up the cat, and I'm pleased I cut the angle correctly as it's now horizontal and in line with the cross member. However it's all taken up too much space and not leaving enough room for the muffler.
(https://i.ibb.co/CwLBk7J/IMG-3751.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CwLBk7J)

So I'm going to chop the straight section here down further which will bring the whole setup closer to the engine and allow more room for the muffler. 

(https://i.ibb.co/RBqvYTw/IMG-3754.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RBqvYTw)

Next steps will also be to figure out the exhaust brackets, I'd like to be able to reuse the oem points, but we'll see.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on September 25, 2023, 14:37
So I chopped out the straight section... the observant among you will see that I'm literally back where I started in terms of curvature and shape!  >:(  Oh well
(https://i.ibb.co/Yj15Pb6/IMG-3755.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Yj15Pb6)

(https://i.ibb.co/Y83L5q6/IMG-3756.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Y83L5q6)

Then retacked it together and added the Cat. Have mounted it here to figure out next steps, which really must be the exhaust hangers... just not sure where to put them...
(https://i.ibb.co/mt0GwNc/IMG-3771.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mt0GwNc)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 5, 2023, 14:07
Ended up chopping too much off the straight section and then had to re add it back... this may end up in me just buying two new 180 bends and making the cuts in the right place this time!

Anyway- behold! I made something! (Almost). Will look to put the next set of v-bands right before the muffler.


(https://i.ibb.co/PMn1VfZ/IMG-3809.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PMn1VfZ)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on October 5, 2023, 17:11
John, I think your mounting straps are going to melt as soon as you fire it up.....
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 5, 2023, 17:30
Quote from: Topdownman on October  5, 2023, 17:11John, I think your mounting straps are going to melt as soon as you fire it up.....

Never!  ;)

I'm not 100% set on the position of the muffler... might be too high and melt the bumper.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 9, 2023, 13:28
So I've working on the vbands and managed to do my first exhaust hanger!

(https://i.ibb.co/99qh14J/IMG-3817.jpg) (https://ibb.co/99qh14J)

(https://i.ibb.co/hZZbXGB/IMG-3818.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hZZbXGB)

However I some how managed to get the angle wrong on the vbands.. so either I'm ok with the exhaust being a bit wonky or I chop it and redo it so it sits straight.


(https://i.ibb.co/Qv8FRPf/IMG-3819.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Qv8FRPf)

One of the muffler hangers is looking to possibly be about here

(https://i.ibb.co/D4kTTWk/IMG-3820.jpg) (https://ibb.co/D4kTTWk)


I suspect that this is going to get too hot though and melt. I'm really trying to reuse the oem mounting points, might have to rethink this though.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 10, 2023, 18:08
Stuff it- don't care about the angle.

However I do care about melting my exhaust hangers. Have elected to not use the top left stock hanger mount and create 2x of my own. So muffler will stay where it is, but the mounts will come off the frame.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 14, 2023, 21:46
Managed a couple of hours tonight.

Look @Topdownman no straps!

I shall no longer use the word "bodged" I shall use "horrific" as in look what I horrificked together. This is a good description.
(https://i.ibb.co/q1DvLnY/IMG-3829.jpg) (https://ibb.co/q1DvLnY)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on October 14, 2023, 22:43
I'm proud of you!

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 30, 2023, 15:59
So I got annoyed with the angle of the muffler.. altered the mounting points and managed to make it a bit more level and centred.

(https://i.ibb.co/wJ6xjXQ/IMG-4079.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wJ6xjXQ)

(https://i.ibb.co/51XFHBR/IMG-4080.jpg) (https://ibb.co/51XFHBR)

Car is definitely showing wounds of changed mounting points etc.. but oh well.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Topdownman on October 30, 2023, 16:18
I miss the old nylon straps!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 30, 2023, 19:42
Quote from: Topdownman on October 30, 2023, 16:18I miss the old nylon straps!

As fetching as they were, I think the back box would have swung about too much.. otherwise totally perfect!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on October 31, 2023, 09:39
Quote from: jvanzyl on October 30, 2023, 19:42As fetching as they were, I think the back box would have swung about too much.. otherwise totally perfect!

Function over Form!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 31, 2023, 14:57
The sum total of an hours work...

(https://i.ibb.co/ygwW5nk/IMG-4090.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ygwW5nk)

Cut one of my 90 degree bends and straightened the end of the muffler.

Bit annoying that the 3" piping I've bought is not the same diameter as the 3" exit from the muffler! Oh well..


(https://i.ibb.co/NtxkpnQ/IMG-4092.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NtxkpnQ)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on October 31, 2023, 15:56
Pipe is specified by ID (inside diameter),tube is specified by OD (outside diameter).  It's a common cause of such mismatches.
 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on October 31, 2023, 20:54
Quote from: Carolyn on October 31, 2023, 15:56Pipe is specified by ID (inside diameter),tube is specified by OD (outside diameter).  It's a common cause of such mismatches.
 

Damn.. oh well.. it's a few mm here and there, I'm sure there are other things far more power compromising about the place.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 8, 2023, 13:32
Finally finished tacking together the exhaust!
Now to either find a proper welder person or risk it myself..


(https://i.ibb.co/Y2xKC8N/IMG-4147.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Y2xKC8N)

(https://i.ibb.co/fnzpNVG/IMG-4148.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fnzpNVG)

(https://i.ibb.co/sqCmWbd/IMG-4149.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sqCmWbd)

(https://i.ibb.co/XzxthHh/IMG-4150.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XzxthHh)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on November 8, 2023, 15:10
Quote from: jvanzyl on November  8, 2023, 13:32Finally finished tacking together the exhaust!
Now to either find a proper welder person or risk it myself..


Go with a pro - you'll be so glad you did.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: mr2garageswindon on November 8, 2023, 15:12
you only learn by doing... Gowaaan have a go.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 8, 2023, 15:29
Quote from: Carolyn on November  8, 2023, 15:10Go with a pro - you'll be so glad you did.

Found a tig welder local to me that charges £75 an hour .. no back purging though. Think I'll take the whole thing to them!

Quote from: mr2garageswindon on November  8, 2023, 15:12you only learn by doing... Gowaaan have a go.

Normally yes- but it's taken me I don't know how many months to get to this point.. me doing it would likely add on another year.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 8, 2023, 15:33
I have a question for you all on the placement of O2 and Wideband sensors.

Where and how many?
Do I need to run:
Pre cat 2x
Wideband (precat)
Post cat (pre muffler)
??

Or do I just have one pre cat bung put in, wire the o2 sensors into one and swap between the Wideband and O2 sensor as needed?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on November 8, 2023, 16:40
I haven't gone back through your thread:  What ECU arrangement are you going for? 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 8, 2023, 17:10
Quote from: Carolyn on November  8, 2023, 16:40I haven't gone back through your thread:  What ECU arrangement are you going for? 

I'm starting with the Emanage ultimate...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on November 8, 2023, 17:38
So you have harness that lets the Emanage do all the running of the engine?  If so, you only need the sensors the Emanage requires. The Speeduino we used for the supercharger car needed wideband, inlet air temp, coolant temp and manifold pressure, as I recall.  The O2 sensors were redundant.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 8, 2023, 17:52
Quote from: Carolyn on November  8, 2023, 17:38So you have harness that lets the Emanage do all the running of the engine?  If so, you only need the sensors the Emanage requires. The Speeduino we used for the supercharger car needed wideband, inlet air temp, coolant temp and manifold pressure, as I recall.  The O2 sensors were redundant.

Yeah I have the harness. In terms of "requires" this is where I'm struggling. The "car" normally requires the two O2 sensors, the Emanage can use the wideband sensor.. but if it's an either or both I do not know.

I guess worse case scenario, I get two bungs put in pre cat. Then if the setup requires 2x O2 and 1x wideband I can link the two O2 inputs to one sensor and run the Wideband at the same time.. I go with that.

Cheers!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on November 8, 2023, 18:01
Yes, but if the Emanage is doing ignition and fueling, any sensors feeding the car's ECU are redundant.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 8, 2023, 20:41
Quote from: Carolyn on November  8, 2023, 18:01Yes, but if the Emanage is doing ignition and fueling, any sensors feeding the car's ECU are redundant.

Does that apply to open and closed loop?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on November 9, 2023, 08:01
Again, if the Emanage is doing all the work of running the engine (fuel and ignition) the 'open and closed loop' relating to the car's ECU does not apply.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 9, 2023, 11:35
Quote from: Carolyn on November  9, 2023, 08:01Again, if the Emanage is doing all the work of running the engine (fuel and ignition) the 'open and closed loop' relating to the car's ECU does not apply.
Got it.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 9, 2023, 11:37
So this is what it looks like the bumper on.. might create an angle on the end..
(https://i.ibb.co/d2qdcsY/IMG-4156.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d2qdcsY)

(https://i.ibb.co/8gR95Fn/IMG-4157.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8gR95Fn)

Have taken the whole thing to EMP performance. Who whilst not directly looking at me in a way that kicked my pride in tacking this thing together into the far distance, have accepted the job. Hopefully will be £150 well spent!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 11, 2023, 02:37
Got the exhaust back today- glad I did it. Thank you @Carolyn .

I had a second O2 sensor put in, but space is tight so I might need to find some kind of stubby or right angled O2 sensor.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on November 11, 2023, 12:59
I know you know this, but in case this knowledge is somewhere in the back of your mind .. remember the Emanage is just a piggyback. 
Your stock ECU will still need all the stock sensors and valid signals from them or it will cause havoc.

It's a decent enough solution but as we all know, it's more of a temporary solution. The Dastek is probably the best piggyback but unfortunately it's an absolutely fortune for the software, support is nonexistent and nobody will touch the stuff (save 1 or 2 outfits here).
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 11, 2023, 14:45
Quote from: shnazzle on November 11, 2023, 12:59I know you know this, but in case this knowledge is somewhere in the back of your mind .. remember the Emanage is just a piggyback.
Your stock ECU will still need all the stock sensors and valid signals from them or it will cause havoc.

It's a decent enough solution but as we all know, it's more of a temporary solution. The Dastek is probably the best piggyback but unfortunately it's an absolutely fortune for the software, support is nonexistent and nobody will touch the stuff (save 1 or 2 outfits here).

Cheers Patrick- do you think the standard O2 sensors will give decent enough readings with wires combined (2->1) using a 90 degree sensor spacer?

Going to have to re weld the bung at the current rate..
(https://i.ibb.co/yFJJQMr/IMG-4160.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yFJJQMr)

(https://i.ibb.co/44qNhtn/IMG-4161.jpg) (https://ibb.co/44qNhtn)

(https://i.ibb.co/zhbHyC6/IMG-4162.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zhbHyC6)

(https://i.ibb.co/g7RSB2p/IMG-4164.jpg) (https://ibb.co/g7RSB2p)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on November 11, 2023, 15:06
Quote from: jvanzyl on November 11, 2023, 14:45Cheers Patrick- do you think the standard O2 sensors will give decent enough readings with wires combined (2->1) using a 90 degree sensor spacer?

Going to have to re weld the bung at the current rate..
(https://i.ibb.co/yFJJQMr/IMG-4160.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yFJJQMr)

(https://i.ibb.co/44qNhtn/IMG-4161.jpg) (https://ibb.co/44qNhtn)

(https://i.ibb.co/zhbHyC6/IMG-4162.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zhbHyC6)

(https://i.ibb.co/g7RSB2p/IMG-4164.jpg) (https://ibb.co/g7RSB2p)

I think a similar trick was employed by those using the PPE exhaust, to split one sensor into two outputs. It makes it less effective as you're only ever reading the combination of both "banks". But should be fine for your purposes.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 15, 2023, 12:54
Brain is in a bit of a rut.. trying to figure it what to do next so tidied the place up. I'm guessing it's going to be completing the cooling so:

 

(https://i.ibb.co/ydYMFhJ/IMG-4180.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ydYMFhJ)

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 16, 2023, 13:20
Remounted the radiator after clearing up after the old mounts.

(https://i.ibb.co/N2BQfzr/IMG-4186.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N2BQfzr)

(https://i.ibb.co/wdZPVZ0/IMG-4187.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wdZPVZ0)

(https://i.ibb.co/0DvJsvs/IMG-4188.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0DvJsvs)

(https://i.ibb.co/W0DjH10/IMG-4189.jpg) (https://ibb.co/W0DjH10)

(https://i.ibb.co/Fq9n71R/IMG-4190.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Fq9n71R)

Then started applying some thinking to how on earth I'm going to get the charge cooler radiator to stay put..

Current thoughts are to make a sort of "cradle" with rubber inserts that will prevent forward/backwards and side to side movement.. not entirely sure what to do to hold the top of it steady though.. I will start a question thread on this.

(https://i.ibb.co/pJDzC43/IMG-4191.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pJDzC43)

(https://i.ibb.co/0jjqKTq/IMG-4192.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0jjqKTq)

(https://i.ibb.co/Yh5s8mv/IMG-4193.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Yh5s8mv)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Alex Knight on November 16, 2023, 13:27
Rubber insulated mounts and brackets seems to be the most common way.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 16, 2023, 14:24
Quote from: Alex Knight on November 16, 2023, 13:27Rubber insulated mounts and brackets seems to be the most common way.

Got any pics!?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Alex Knight on November 16, 2023, 15:31
Quote from: jvanzyl on November 16, 2023, 14:24Got any pics!?

No, but get stuck into a few mighty car mods videos for inspiration!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 21, 2023, 13:26
Today I put as much of the stock heatshielding back in that surrounds the rear lights.
The intention is to then be able to see where to mount the header tank for the charge cooling setup. Currently thinking about here:

(https://i.ibb.co/Qrz8tnC/IMG-4218.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Qrz8tnC)

I then spent a silly amount of money on stupid NPT connections for the charge cooler barrel, the reducers to connect to the charge radiator and the accompanying joining barbs for them.

Next up I turned my attention to making sure the turbo oil feed and exit were orientated correctly.
(https://i.ibb.co/4RV93cW/IMG-4219.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4RV93cW)

(https://i.ibb.co/TKvQrhH/IMG-4220.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TKvQrhH)


The ginormous circlip that holds the intake and compressed air... any tips on how to get it back in? My standard circlip pliers are struggling (either that or my grip strength needs improving) and keep slipping..

And I'm assuming the below is correct with what I think is the oil inlet at the top..

(https://i.ibb.co/R0wYk25/IMG-4221.jpg) (https://ibb.co/R0wYk25)

(https://i.ibb.co/WkGSLVD/IMG-4222.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WkGSLVD)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 28, 2023, 13:04
So nice when your measurements and things that you order to fit said measured items match up!!

(https://i.ibb.co/tQDS448/IMG-4239.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tQDS448)

(https://i.ibb.co/y4csZj1/IMG-4240.jpg) (https://ibb.co/y4csZj1)

(https://i.ibb.co/KVpVWZ2/IMG-4241.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KVpVWZ2)

Just realising now that I need to order some kind of p clips to hold the pipes to the underside... don't really want to drill into the shell, hopefully will find sufficient places to attach.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on November 28, 2023, 17:57
Tie wrap them to the existing plumbing under the car.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 28, 2023, 21:14
Quote from: Carolyn on November 28, 2023, 17:57Tie wrap them to the existing plumbing under the car.

Sounds sensible!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on November 28, 2023, 21:54
Quote from: jvanzyl on November 28, 2023, 21:14Sounds sensible!
I'd got the same suggestion typed out but got "session timed out" so it didn't upload 😂
You CAN get 2 lengths of that hose through the gaps into the engine bay but just be careful about dragging it over the seams and edges, lube it up a little and it's helpful if you've got an extra pair of hands pulling from the engine bay side while you're underneath feeding it through.
And mark the end of the hose before you put it through so you know which is which.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on November 28, 2023, 23:31
Quote from: Call the midlife! on November 28, 2023, 21:54I'd got the same suggestion typed out but got "session timed out" so it didn't upload 😂
You CAN get 2 lengths of that hose through the gaps into the engine bay but just be careful about dragging it over the seams and edges, lube it up a little and it's helpful if you've got an extra pair of hands pulling from the engine bay side while you're underneath feeding it through.
And mark the end of the hose before you put it through so you know which is which.
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Quote from: Call the midlife! on November 28, 2023, 21:54I'd got the same suggestion typed out but got "session timed out" so it didn't upload 😂
You CAN get 2 lengths of that hose through the gaps into the engine bay but just be careful about dragging it over the seams and edges, lube it up a little and it's helpful if you've got an extra pair of hands pulling from the engine bay side while you're underneath feeding it through.
And mark the end of the hose before you put it through so you know which is which.

Excellent advice thank you!!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 6, 2023, 14:49
CAD modelling of brackets for charge cooler radiator complete..

Hoping there is sufficient re-enforcement in place for this..

(https://i.ibb.co/XCm0njd/IMG-4272.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XCm0njd)

(https://i.ibb.co/vC9fZn5/IMG-4273.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vC9fZn5)

(https://i.ibb.co/VCpxBq3/IMG-4274.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VCpxBq3)

(https://i.ibb.co/YQ3CyTX/IMG-4275.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YQ3CyTX)

(https://i.ibb.co/gzz9NyF/IMG-4276.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gzz9NyF)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 8, 2023, 17:31
This is them in situ

(https://i.ibb.co/fQ6jyq7/IMG-4279.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fQ6jyq7)

(https://i.ibb.co/7jGsYbF/IMG-4280.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7jGsYbF)

I intend to bolt them through the bottom.

And here's me hoping I can cut in a straight line...

(https://i.ibb.co/N1PVC9D/IMG-4282.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N1PVC9D)

It's 2mm thick!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 11, 2023, 13:16
Template cutout without too much fuss/burns or mistakes.. went through a few cutting discs!

(https://i.ibb.co/TBQ6CY3/IMG-4327.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TBQ6CY3)

Finished of the burrs with the Linisher- and going to cut off a few more bits to practice welding on (mainly getting the amperage right) before I put it together.
Oh... and before that I also need to bend the right bits, this will involve putting a piece in the vice and whacking it with the mallet.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Carolyn on December 11, 2023, 14:12
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 11, 2023, 13:16this will involve putting a piece in the vice and whacking it with the mallet.



Excellent technique.  But you'll get a sharper bend with a hammer.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 11, 2023, 14:31
Quote from: Carolyn on December 11, 2023, 14:12Excellent technique.  But you'll get a sharper bend with a hammer.

Oh? Ok. Had no idea about that! Cheers!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 11, 2023, 18:50
Well.. this worked out a heck of a lot better than I was expecting..

(https://i.ibb.co/FWcNXrP/IMG-4330.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FWcNXrP)

(https://i.ibb.co/Lxrwtnm/IMG-4331.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Lxrwtnm)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 13, 2023, 13:23
Getting varying degrees of success with the welding. I find it's definitely easy to get something pretty without the filler. Anyway- I'll just grind off the excess and redo whatever needs redoing.
(https://i.ibb.co/Mpt3tK0/IMG-4333.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Mpt3tK0)

(https://i.ibb.co/CzCQh4t/IMG-4334.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CzCQh4t)


And yes I can see I'm using "too much heat" - however I was finding on my test pieces that unless I upped the amperage I wasn't getting the penetration I needed.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 14, 2023, 13:32
FLIP I'M HAPPY WITH THIS!  ;D  ;D

(https://i.ibb.co/yWKV28Q/IMG-4340.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yWKV28Q)

(https://i.ibb.co/309Lzvx/IMG-4341.jpg) (https://ibb.co/309Lzvx)

(https://i.ibb.co/DRhMQfF/IMG-4342.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DRhMQfF)

(https://i.ibb.co/P5Xfrdn/IMG-4343.jpg) (https://ibb.co/P5Xfrdn)

Next steps are to get the radiator holes in the right place, and start trying to get it into place..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 14, 2023, 23:01
Remind me what this contraption is for
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 15, 2023, 08:37
Quote from: shnazzle on December 14, 2023, 23:01Remind me what this contraption is for

Brackets to hold the charge cooler radiator.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 15, 2023, 09:03
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 15, 2023, 08:37Brackets to hold the charge cooler radiator.
Ah. Quite a length! Very nice. Most people just make simple flat brackets 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 15, 2023, 10:21
Quote from: shnazzle on December 15, 2023, 09:03Ah. Quite a length! Very nice. Most people just make simple flat brackets
thanks!  Simple flat brackets... you say?  could you share a link?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on December 15, 2023, 11:03
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 15, 2023, 10:21thanks!  Simple flat brackets... you say?  could you share a link?
I cannot. Just from what we've seen here before they're usually just cobbled together from leftover bits of metal
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 16, 2023, 17:06
Started having a look at what mounts I can make for the cooler and reservoir.


(https://i.ibb.co/6FS8jmx/IMG-4349.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6FS8jmx) (https://i.ibb.co/5ncXXHP/IMG-4350.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5ncXXHP) (https://i.ibb.co/CKHYGZv/IMG-4351.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CKHYGZv) (https://i.ibb.co/kx6wV8b/IMG-4352.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kx6wV8b) (https://i.ibb.co/Fbh0r2h/IMG-4353.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Fbh0r2h) (https://i.ibb.co/x2PhX7S/IMG-4354.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x2PhX7S) (https://i.ibb.co/hLzp8r2/IMG-4355.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hLzp8r2) (https://i.ibb.co/Cb5kXv0/IMG-4356.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Cb5kXv0)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 18, 2023, 14:10
Wow so it took me pretty much 3 hours or so to drill all three holes to size.. man I wish I had a mill or something that could have cut it all faster.. anyway.
I present "le brackets"


(https://i.ibb.co/FK22kQF/IMG-4384.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FK22kQF)

(https://i.ibb.co/v4mgYvn/IMG-4385.jpg) (https://ibb.co/v4mgYvn)

(https://i.ibb.co/2gSSXMX/IMG-4386.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2gSSXMX)

(https://i.ibb.co/zXQDMyd/IMG-4387.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zXQDMyd)

They are likely to still need more fettling, however next steps are to complete the plates that will sit underneath the front frame that I'm drilling into and try and mount them properly.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on December 18, 2023, 16:19
I have found hole saws to be a very cost effective tool for cutting holes in various materials including steel.
Various sized arbors will accept various  diameter saws bought on an as required basis.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 18, 2023, 16:27
Quote from: Joesson on December 18, 2023, 16:19I have found hole saws to be a very cost effective tool for cutting holes in various materials including steel.
Various sized arbors will accept various  diameter saws bought on an as required basis.
Yes in hind sight that would have been a good choice! Live and learn I guess!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on December 18, 2023, 19:19
Quote from: jvanzyl on December 18, 2023, 16:27Yes in hind sight that would have been a good choice! Live and learn I guess!

That is correct on two counts John.
And after all I have  lived a little longer than you!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on December 30, 2023, 21:25
No prizes for guessing which one was  made using the correct tool...

Thanks for the pointer @Joesson !


(https://i.ibb.co/89WshqH/IMG-4521.jpg) (https://ibb.co/89WshqH)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 22, 2024, 13:20
Been an few weeks.. trying to get out of the funk..

Have managed to finish the mounting of the coolant bottle at least today!

(https://i.ibb.co/GQTDggm/IMG-4580.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GQTDggm)

(https://i.ibb.co/t2w394Q/IMG-4581.jpg) (https://ibb.co/t2w394Q)

Continued work on the front charge rad mounts. Have decided to go with two mounting holes each with and additional back plate for each side to spread the load.

Hopefully will be able to resume normal lunchtime work in the future!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on January 22, 2024, 13:56
Have you checked the hose routing with the bottle there? I'm sure I had mine in a similar place but you don't want the hoses running uphill to/from the bottle.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on January 22, 2024, 13:58
Quote from: Call the midlife! on January 22, 2024, 13:56Have you checked the hose routing with the bottle there? I'm sure I had mine in a similar place but you don't want the hoses running uphill to/from the bottle.
I realise that doesn't mean what I meant it to mean, you don't want a hump in the hoses where air can collect.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 22, 2024, 17:23
Quote from: Call the midlife! on January 22, 2024, 13:58I realise that doesn't mean what I meant it to mean, you don't want a hump in the hoses where air can collect.

Erm..  just for clarity here, I'm operating on the assumption that the bottle needs/should be the highest point? I was going to rotate the charge barrel so the pipes exited the top side of it but were still ever so slightly lower than the bottle. The bottle I can just put holes in slightly higher up on the attaching plate so that it becomes higher if needed (probably) and the charge barrel inlet pipe from the turbo can be slightly shortened so it sits lower (but that means closer to the manifold which is a minus).

Is this sounding right? Or should I shift the bottle forwards in the engine bay/ or mount it in the frunk instead? Where did you mount yours?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Call the midlife! on January 22, 2024, 20:53
Quote from: jvanzyl on January 22, 2024, 17:23Erm..  just for clarity here, I'm operating on the assumption that the bottle needs/should be the highest point? I was going to rotate the charge barrel so the pipes exited the top side of it but were still ever so slightly lower than the bottle. The bottle I can just put holes in slightly higher up on the attaching plate so that it becomes higher if needed (probably) and the charge barrel inlet pipe from the turbo can be slightly shortened so it sits lower (but that means closer to the manifold which is a minus).

Is this sounding right? Or should I shift the bottle forwards in the engine bay/ or mount it in the frunk instead? Where did you mount yours?
Mine was in a similar position but I had the charge cooler at the side of the battery, it just needs to be the highest point as you say. As long as the hoses go in fairly straight lines to it you'll be golden.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 23, 2024, 13:25
I've gone back through and will likely move the bottle higher. I'll also need to look at seeing how much lower I can move the barrel.

Finished drilling holes in the radiator brackets, so next step for those are to make the reverse side mounting plates and drill more holes.

In order to setup the barrel properly I need to remount the turbo, and that means I needed to fix the one bolt hole that was stripped. I got one of those helicoil kits and it wasn't too bad!

(https://i.ibb.co/GnCBJgC/IMG-4582.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GnCBJgC)

(https://i.ibb.co/9tpj2nx/IMG-4583.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9tpj2nx)

(https://i.ibb.co/yWLN7ts/IMG-4584.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yWLN7ts)

Next steps will be to mount it again and this time include the gasket between the turbo and the manifold and start getting serious about mounting the charge cooler etc...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 23, 2024, 22:38
Mounted the turbo and manifold this evening. Then started eyeballing how low I could get the charge barrel.

The reality is I'm going to have to take a couple of inches off the BOV section in order to reduce the height of the barrel, that then took me down a rabbit hole of research and I ended up on old stavtech's site and now am likely going to try and run without a BOV.. the TTE kit didn't need one so why should I?

Will see what piping I have laying about tomorrow and then try and create a BOV section replacement. EDIT- just checked my eBay order history and at some point I ordered some 63mm pipe so just got to cut it to size and roll the lip and we should be good. Will clearly have to look into making a heat shield to go between the manifold and the barrel.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 24, 2024, 13:44
Fabrication time (my new favourite thing) tried to go for as small as possible (2 inches).

(https://i.ibb.co/JyxYhLP/IMG-4586.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JyxYhLP)

This results in the silicone joining pieces meeting in the middle and whilst "possible" I'm unlikely to go with this side as I'd like a bit more meat in the middle.


(https://i.ibb.co/30yTRhQ/IMG-4587.jpg) (https://ibb.co/30yTRhQ)

So stepped it up to 3 inches and I'm much happier with the result.


(https://i.ibb.co/dtDWrVR/IMG-4588.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dtDWrVR)

(https://i.ibb.co/zQNdGsS/IMG-4589.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zQNdGsS)

And in comparison to what it's replacing, this should result in a decent drop in the height of the barrel.


(https://i.ibb.co/bL7MWBn/IMG-4590.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bL7MWBn)

Next steps will be fitting this all together to see the height I end up at and then fixing the down flow issues I may have now caused by changing the height of the barrel.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 24, 2024, 14:47
Grabbed 10 mins as I was keen to see where it was all ending up.
I shall clearly be raising the the bottle... and maybe taking a cm or so off of the silicon joiners to help that little bit extra.. or maybe go for a 2.5 inch aluminium joiner rather than 3 inch..

(https://i.ibb.co/9GD4Y9H/IMG-4591.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9GD4Y9H)

(https://i.ibb.co/kGwpcNz/IMG-4592.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kGwpcNz)

(https://i.ibb.co/s3htbYs/IMG-4594.jpg) (https://ibb.co/s3htbYs)

(https://i.ibb.co/XDpgDxk/IMG-4595.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XDpgDxk)

Will also be addressing the angle being created by the barrel being so far to passenger side. Will cut down the aluminium 90 degree bend to help straighten everything up and not foul the battery.


(https://i.ibb.co/58bQ0z9/IMG-4596.jpg) (https://ibb.co/58bQ0z9)

(https://i.ibb.co/TRtszPq/IMG-4598.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TRtszPq)

Now that the barrel is lower it opens up a different attachment place for the mounting bracket.. namely the engine hoist point that is now right by it.

(https://i.ibb.co/tBgpwvZ/IMG-4597.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tBgpwvZ)

I've also realised that I can make a heat shield for the barrel that can mount to the brackets that I'm using to mount it to the engine.

Hmm... research now needs to be done on materials for this.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 25, 2024, 13:39
Todays post is a bit of a "drat"..

Basically I reduced the pipe once.. and discovered it wasn't enough.
(https://i.ibb.co/DCr00ng/IMG-4599.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DCr00ng)

(https://i.ibb.co/Wgccv8H/IMG-4600.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Wgccv8H)

(https://i.ibb.co/XSYSdd3/IMG-4601.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XSYSdd3)

Then did it again and I possibly went a smidge too far but it's ok.

(https://i.ibb.co/LCL5NMR/IMG-4603.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LCL5NMR)

I then turned my attention to the coolant bottle.


(https://i.ibb.co/q1fY5Wz/IMG-4604.jpg) (https://ibb.co/q1fY5Wz)

(https://i.ibb.co/NFDrjPH/IMG-4605.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NFDrjPH)

Which now sits as high it can.


Which isn't enough.. hence the "drat"..


(https://i.ibb.co/XYzvwFM/IMG-4606.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XYzvwFM)

(https://i.ibb.co/dLkfLwr/IMG-4607.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dLkfLwr)

So I now find myself in the position of trying to find a new spot for the bottle or possibly doing the bleeding with the bottle raised/ barrel lowered and then inserting them into their holders... Ergh.

Part of issue is exacerbated by the bottle pipe being so low down.. will have to have a think on what to do.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 25, 2024, 13:47
Right! I feel like I've found some treasure:
Quote from: markiii on August  7, 2007, 09:15some more pics from install

(http://www.mr2roc.org/Repository/misc/userpics/markiii/chargecooler/cc1.jpg)

(http://www.mr2roc.org/Repository/misc/userpics/markiii/chargecooler/cc2.jpg)

(http://www.mr2roc.org/Repository/misc/userpics/markiii/chargecooler/cc3.jpg)

(http://www.mr2roc.org/Repository/misc/userpics/markiii/chargecooler/cc4.jpg)

(http://www.mr2roc.org/Repository/misc/userpics/markiii/chargecooler/cc5.jpg)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 25, 2024, 13:53
Erm... I'm sorry.. but even these really nice pics of @markiii install would result in the coolant bottle being the same height as the barrel... am I'm being too fussy with my build??

EDIT: I'm going to stick with current layout and will try and reduce height ever so slightly further, however I'll look to bleed by dropping the barrel during the process and checking occasionally.

Flow is to be as follows as per the AVT website: Pre rad > cold water out > pump (at lowest point) > chargecooler > tank/filler > hot water back to pre radiator.

The cold water from the cool side of the radiator should be fed into the COLD side (ie throttle body side) of the chargecooler, and the hot water exiting the core should come out of the hot side (turbo side) of the chargecooler. This is a countercurrent design - the most efficient form of heat transfer across a medium."
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 26, 2024, 13:45
Stuff it... moving the bottle to the front then. Will utilise one of the the bolts next to the power steering and make a new bracket to hold the bottle.

(https://i.ibb.co/xLTvBZp/IMG-4609.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xLTvBZp)

(https://i.ibb.co/tLnLR63/IMG-4610.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tLnLR63)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 26, 2024, 18:19
Right.. bracket made.

(https://i.ibb.co/ZG4LBSm/IMG-4611.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZG4LBSm)

(https://i.ibb.co/7KQqVKs/IMG-4612.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7KQqVKs)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 29, 2024, 13:31
Managed to finalize the position of the coolant bottle- had to adjust the mounting holes slightly as it was sitting too high and might have to go 0.5cm lower still, but it's pretty much there. Too high:
(https://i.ibb.co/gwyFSms/IMG-4620.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gwyFSms)

Hopefully right (the bonnet shuts anyway):

(https://i.ibb.co/R6ZhtFD/IMG-4621.jpg) (https://ibb.co/R6ZhtFD)

(https://i.ibb.co/HYGBrjY/IMG-4622.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HYGBrjY)

I then turned my attention to the pump, so popped the storage bin back in and then quickly realised my relocated alarm will have to be relocated again.

(https://i.ibb.co/wMdRMbs/IMG-4623.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wMdRMbs)

Now @markiii pics above show the pump being mounted to the metal brackets that hold the storage bin. This is an ideal location (I know it's not the lowest point) but my pump is kinda hefty and those brackets a biiit flimsy. So I'm going to mount it for now and and see how we go.
I'm also thinking of using the passenger side bracket as this will hopefully mean I won't need a 90degree bend to make it to the coolant bottle as the angle will be more gradual.

(https://i.ibb.co/Qrp8rvK/IMG-4626.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Qrp8rvK)
Note- need to source new power steering lines as mine are quite corroded.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 29, 2024, 18:17
New power steering lines ordered.

Built a little backplate with some poorly welded on captive nuts in order to attach the pump.

(https://i.ibb.co/xFVK31P/IMG-4628.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xFVK31P)

(https://i.ibb.co/BywfZdZ/IMG-4629.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BywfZdZ)

(https://i.ibb.co/2nR5jBG/IMG-4630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2nR5jBG)

(https://i.ibb.co/C98F7BL/IMG-4631.jpg) (https://ibb.co/C98F7BL)

(https://i.ibb.co/sg1hYNZ/IMG-4632.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sg1hYNZ)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 30, 2024, 13:40
Fitted the pump and tested to make sure I could still install the froot.
(https://i.ibb.co/ngRQ4sm/IMG-4633.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ngRQ4sm)

(https://i.ibb.co/kBTfsj2/IMG-4634.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kBTfsj2)

(https://i.ibb.co/tpKs2HY/IMG-4635.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tpKs2HY)

Eyeballed the alarm and decided that I'll try and find its relocation point after I've run the hoses for the cooler, as naturally bringing it forward will conflict with them. Will likely move it to the back right as there's space there.

(https://i.ibb.co/F4fSKCf/IMG-4636.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F4fSKCf)

Then turned my attention to the radiator bracket mounting holes. Marked them out:

(https://i.ibb.co/MgYxpDR/IMG-4637.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MgYxpDR)

Made a little cardboard model and then cut out the backing plates. These will need significant fettling as they have to accommodate the dimpling on the cross beam. Also would like to put some captive nuts on them, I've got new collets arriving for the tig torch so that'll help as last night the tungsten was sliding out!

(https://i.ibb.co/CBJ2tCH/IMG-4638.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CBJ2tCH)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: inigopete on January 30, 2024, 14:08
Looking good! I'm enjoying watching the progress of this (and how often you're making progress!)

Where did you order the steering lines from? I need to overhaul my PS pump and flush the system, and it might well be worth replacing the lines while I'm at it.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 30, 2024, 15:56
Quote from: inigopete on January 30, 2024, 14:08Looking good! I'm enjoying watching the progress of this (and how often you're making progress!)

Where did you order the steering lines from? I need to overhaul my PS pump and flush the system, and it might well be worth replacing the lines while I'm at it.

Cheers man- ordered steering lines off of eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154051514021?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=jOSucHSmTkO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=fFOx8hr6Rnu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Should be here shortly.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 30, 2024, 15:59
Snuck off for a quick break (I have meetings ending at 10pm tonight), smoothed the edges of the backing brackets and welded one side of captive nuts:

(https://i.ibb.co/qkrwBPJ/IMG-4639.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qkrwBPJ)

Looking forward to doing the other side, then I'll need to make side the bolts are sized appropriately so they don't go into the radiator.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 30, 2024, 16:46
Let's just call my progress erratic in quality...

Basically I think I put too much heat into one of the nuts and that meant that it just sheared off when I tried to undo it. Had to recut the thread but no matter it works!

(https://i.ibb.co/3yxTwSW/IMG-4640.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3yxTwSW)

(https://i.ibb.co/7Rs19dP/IMG-4641.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7Rs19dP)

Tried again on The other side with greater success but not as brilliant welds. Access is hard because I never thought this far ahead when making these things. If I were to remake everything I'd hope to be neater etc due to doing this process before adding the sides to the bracket.
I'm calling these done  :)

(https://i.ibb.co/5rWtF15/IMG-4642.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5rWtF15)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: Joesson on January 30, 2024, 19:07
@jvanzyl
I'm guessing your nuts are BZP, bright zinc plated!
That being the case you may or may not be aware that welding such can produce toxic fumes injurious to your health and will cause unwanted spatter and so be difficult to weld.
To avoid that it is suggested to locally remove the plating before welding.
I am aware of this as my Mother in Law told me she was quite ill when she first worked on munitions during the start of WW2, to confirm this have a look here:

https://weldingmania.com/newbie/weld-zinc-coated-steel/?utm_content=cmp-true
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 30, 2024, 20:56
Quote from: Joesson on January 30, 2024, 19:07@jvanzyl
I'm guessing your nuts are BZP, bright zinc plated!
That being the case you may or may not be aware that welding such can produce toxic fumes injurious to your health and will cause unwanted spatter and so be difficult to weld.
To avoid that it is suggested to locally remove the plating before welding.
I am aware of this as my Mother in Law told me she was quite ill when she first worked on munitions during the start of WW2, to confirm this have a look here:

https://weldingmania.com/newbie/weld-zinc-coated-steel/?utm_content=cmp-true

Interesting! And thank you for the advice. Weirdly I removed the coating on the first set but not the second.. my reason for doing so was not for the fumes but to increase the chance of adhesion.. Good to know that I should continue to remove the outer layer.. thank you!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on January 30, 2024, 21:39
I'm impressed John.
Keep it up. Very nice work
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 30, 2024, 22:18
Quote from: shnazzle on January 30, 2024, 21:39I'm impressed John.
Keep it up. Very nice work
Thanks man! How's NL? Seen any MR2's out there?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on January 30, 2024, 22:28
Quote from: jvanzyl on January 30, 2024, 22:18Thanks man! How's NL? Seen any MR2's out there?
I'll tell you in about 2 months :)

Top tip....never sell a house  haha 
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 30, 2024, 22:57
Quote from: shnazzle on January 30, 2024, 22:28I'll tell you in about 2 months :)

Top tip....never sell a house  haha
Oh... thought you'd been there for like a year already!
Yeah I hate house selling and buying.. best of luck with that!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: shnazzle on January 30, 2024, 23:03
Quote from: jvanzyl on January 30, 2024, 22:57Oh... thought you'd been there for like a year already!
Yeah I hate house selling and buying.. best of luck with that!
We thought we'd be there by now as well! Mind the house only went up for sale in August last year so it:s good to know that has felt like a year to you hehehe

..it's felt like 3 for us.

I'll be sure to mr2 spot once there.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on January 31, 2024, 13:40
On todays episode of how not to fabricate, I got to do some assembly which it appears is a lot safer.

I fitted the brackets to the charge cooler radiator:

(https://i.ibb.co/2KnCJyQ/IMG-4646.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2KnCJyQ)

There are some clearance issues though:

(https://i.ibb.co/4Zcj28S/IMG-4647.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4Zcj28S)
As it needs to look more like this:

(https://i.ibb.co/7nfNw5Q/IMG-4648.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7nfNw5Q)

I considered remaking the support plate like below:

(https://i.ibb.co/ftY7CXy/IMG-4649.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ftY7CXy)

But then noticed there is a nice little hole right in front of me which could have a small bracket attached to it to pull the whole thing forward:

(https://i.ibb.co/8NVFsjb/IMG-4656.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8NVFsjb)

Yay! More cutting and possibly welding!

There is also a clearance issue on the passenger side which I intend to solve by inserting a rubber spacer that should solve any interference/wear.

(https://i.ibb.co/fFhYq1X/IMG-4650.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fFhYq1X)

Whilst mounted it there I had a look at the connection to the pipes and went through several stages of adjustment to the silicon joiner to reduce the length and reduce the angle of bend to make it round turn chassis.
Bottom/ cold out:
(https://i.ibb.co/mqd2Ytw/IMG-4651.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mqd2Ytw)

(https://i.ibb.co/DPXQzxx/IMG-4652.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DPXQzxx)

(https://i.ibb.co/2t3Nr7n/IMG-4653.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2t3Nr7n)

(https://i.ibb.co/wWGRP0d/IMG-4655.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wWGRP0d)

(https://i.ibb.co/cTMg7w4/IMG-4657.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cTMg7w4)

Top/hot in:

(https://i.ibb.co/4dSsDWY/IMG-4659.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4dSsDWY)

(https://i.ibb.co/KhFTF7P/IMG-4660.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KhFTF7P)

(https://i.ibb.co/8YY1kKG/IMG-4661.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8YY1kKG)
It does have to turn down to go around the crash bar, it's going to be interesting to see how I can achieve a full 180 degree turn back to the link etc. Might end up buying additional joiners...

Finally, I'll need to reduce the length of the bolts being used for the brackets:


(https://i.ibb.co/54f1dWy/IMG-4658.jpg) (https://ibb.co/54f1dWy)

Until tomorrow then!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 1, 2024, 13:22
On todays episode of glacial speed turbo builds.

I chopped down the bolts.
(https://i.ibb.co/88QTFC0/IMG-4667.jpg) (https://ibb.co/88QTFC0)

I made a bracket to pull the charge radiator forward

(https://i.ibb.co/Q8XzbV0/IMG-4668.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Q8XzbV0)

(https://i.ibb.co/Pz3d0cR/IMG-4669.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Pz3d0cR)

(https://i.ibb.co/27VWdkN/IMG-4670.jpg) (https://ibb.co/27VWdkN)

(https://i.ibb.co/7NPFKL0/IMG-4671.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7NPFKL0)

(https://i.ibb.co/BPh3mVN/IMG-4672.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BPh3mVN)

I got some nuts ready for welding so I don't gas myself (thank you @Joesson )


(https://i.ibb.co/3TpTWhp/IMG-4673.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3TpTWhp)

(https://i.ibb.co/WWXmpk9/IMG-4674.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WWXmpk9)

And I drilled the holes in old brackets and new brackets ready to have the captive nuts welded in.


(https://i.ibb.co/JCVTRpT/IMG-4678.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JCVTRpT)

(https://i.ibb.co/2ynNJ8T/IMG-4679.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2ynNJ8T)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine!
Post by: jvanzyl on February 1, 2024, 17:37
Well.. they're not coming off anytime soon!
Will recut the threads as well.

(https://i.ibb.co/dkz8LRm/IMG-4681.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dkz8LRm)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 2, 2024, 13:28
Wow this is painfully slow sometimes..
Two of the bolts snapped when I was attempting to undo them out of the newly welded captive nuts. Despite wd40ing them. It appears the zinc coating or whatever it is on the bolt threads binds to the nut when welded as this has happened before.

Anyway, long story short I recut 2x threads, drilled out 1 nut successfully and recut it, but had to grind off one and reweld a nut etc. THIS time I presprayed it with WD40 and made sure not to breathe anything in, BUT the bolt was relatively easy to undo afterwards. It was a bolt that I had used previously in a weld so maybe it had lost all its coating so maybe it was that.. no idea!

(https://i.ibb.co/vjK8hs3/IMG-4682.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vjK8hs3)

(https://i.ibb.co/890tr4S/IMG-4683.jpg) (https://ibb.co/890tr4S)

So maybe later I'll get a chance to actually try and fit these to the car.

In other news my new power steering lines arrived:

(https://i.ibb.co/7Rf2scZ/IMG-4684.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7Rf2scZ)

So those will get fitted one day.. will (I'm assuming) have to buy new ps fluid etc..


Also SuperKlasse have finally sent shipping details for the short stroke shifter I'd ordered I think in August.. whether this actually manifests in a delivery I have no idea.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Petrus on February 2, 2024, 14:29
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  2, 2024, 13:28Wow this is painfully slow sometimes..

Mán it reads like one of those religious processions; two steps forwards, one back. I admire your dogged determination.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 2, 2024, 14:35
Quote from: Petrus on February  2, 2024, 14:29Mán it reads like one of those religious processions; two steps forwards, one back. I admire your dogged determination.

Thank you. You should see me try to find the snacks and treats my wife attempts to hide and keep for the kids. I can be very determined.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 2, 2024, 16:38
So.. minor strategy update. I had in my head envisioned being able to test the charge cooling setup as part of it's installation, i.e. having it wired up correctly so that it would come on etc when the car was turned on.

My brain has now caught up with the fact that I cannot test to see which circuits are live when the car is on as the car WON'T be turned on until everything else is ready! e.g. injectors, EMU, oil drain etc..

So this means that unless I find out via research where to wire the charge cooler in, I will have to test it using an external DC supply and only be able to wire it in when everything else is ready and I actually turn the car on.

Bit annoying, but obvious now that I've thought about it. Oh well.. 

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 2, 2024, 18:30
Rivnuts...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Petrus on February 2, 2024, 18:43
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  2, 2024, 18:30Rivnuts...

Lóve ´em

(https://i.ibb.co/GkktG78/MR2-Latch2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GkktG78)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 2, 2024, 19:52
Quote from: Petrus on February  2, 2024, 18:43Lóve ´em

(https://i.ibb.co/GkktG78/MR2-Latch2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GkktG78)


Hmmmm... I do like the idea of these! What's the longevity like with the vibrations from cars? Specifically, the pain/time of welding in a captive nut vs rivnutting- would it start to come loose in a couple of years?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Petrus on February 2, 2024, 20:56
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  2, 2024, 19:52Hmmmm... I do like the idea of these! What's the longevity like with the vibrations from cars? Specifically, the pain/time of welding in a captive nut vs rivnutting- would it start to come loose in a couple of years?

How durable dunno but I have no doubt that it very much depends on how well it fits and is fitted.
One thing to keep in mind is that the rivnut is actually kept pulled in place by the bolt.

The single reason why they are hardly used is that welding a captive nut is usually automated. Fitting a revnut is quite a bit more complicated.
This applies to DIY too. Welding nuts to a bracket cán be way faster and simpler.

I first only used one in ´blind´ spaces but found it a great DIY addition.
One caveat is that they are not flush with the part you use them in. Whatever you bolt on will sit on the flange of the nut. Anything needing surface contact to stay put is thus compromised. I hope I have explained this well  :-*
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 2, 2024, 21:10
Quote from: Petrus on February  2, 2024, 20:56How durable dunno but I have no doubt that it very much depends on how well it fits and is fitted.
One thing to keep in mind is that the rivnut is actually kept pulled in place by the bolt.

The single reason why they are hardly used is that welding a captive nut is usually automated. Fitting a revnut is quite a bit more complicated.
This applies to DIY too. Welding nuts to a bracket cán be way faster and simpler.

I first only used one in ´blind´ spaces but found it a great DIY addition.
One caveat is that they are not flush with the part you use them in. Whatever you bolt on will sit on the flange of the nut. Anything needing surface contact to stay put is thus compromised. I hope I have explained this well  :-*

Thank you  @Petrus you've explained perfectly well! I'll bear these in mind- I've got the kit for welding at the moment so I'll continue with that, not got that much more to do I think!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 3, 2024, 00:06
Decided to have a go this evening.
Attached my wonky reinforcement bracket and now this thing is rock solid in place.
I do still need to cut down one of nuts on the new bracket so it doesn't interfere with the radiator and I do still need to enlarge one of the holes on the passenger side to make the fit perfect (ish). I will be shoving lots of old bicycle tubing wherever I can to stop vibration and rubbing and wear.

(https://i.ibb.co/CMyNRCf/IMG-4700.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CMyNRCf)

(https://i.ibb.co/pvrd3XY/IMG-4701.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pvrd3XY)

Started get serious with the Stanley knife and threw caution to the wind by cutting some of the hose to size, I might JUST have enough..

(https://i.ibb.co/sqp2V5T/IMG-4702.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sqp2V5T)

(https://i.ibb.co/wz1VKs2/IMG-4703.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wz1VKs2)

(https://i.ibb.co/3SCdBGp/IMG-4706.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3SCdBGp)

(https://i.ibb.co/cQFv2dq/IMG-4705.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cQFv2dq)

(https://i.ibb.co/M6x0BbT/IMG-4704.jpg) (https://ibb.co/M6x0BbT)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 3, 2024, 09:04
Have you thought about a couple of 90 degree elbow joints in the pipe out from the rad? I don't think they'll interfere with the flow massively and will get you round the frame without pushing out into the arch liner.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 3, 2024, 13:14
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  3, 2024, 09:04Have you thought about a couple of 90 degree elbow joints in the pipe out from the rad? I don't think they'll interfere with the flow massively and will get you round the frame without pushing out into the arch liner.

I did consider this- from initial inspection I think it'll be ok, will certainly put those in if I can't button it all up well enough. Cheers though!  :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 3, 2024, 20:03
Finished the piping! And I had JUST enough!
(https://i.ibb.co/vvYxmhW/IMG-4711.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vvYxmhW) (https://i.ibb.co/Lvqbwpg/IMG-4713.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Lvqbwpg)
Then I focused on adding the rubber insulation everywhere I could..
(https://i.ibb.co/vLK1mzC/IMG-4714.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vLK1mzC) (https://i.ibb.co/vYmgmh2/IMG-4715.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vYmgmh2) (https://i.ibb.co/R3m3jzt/IMG-4716.jpg) (https://ibb.co/R3m3jzt) (https://i.ibb.co/6vsQFgN/IMG-4717.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6vsQFgN) (https://i.ibb.co/5FSwrFt/IMG-4718.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5FSwrFt)

It is well and truly stuck fast  :)

Good old bicycle inner tube.
(https://i.ibb.co/qN4MC12/IMG-4719.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qN4MC12)

So now apart from a bit of zip ties to keep things in line, and lots of jubilee clips I've just got you wire in the pump.

Now I can focus on the barrel bracket.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Petrus on February 3, 2024, 20:52
Wow  :o    You have éarned feeling proud!!!

And thanks for sharing the tribulations.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 3, 2024, 21:09
Quote from: Petrus on February  3, 2024, 20:52Wow  :o    You have éarned feeling proud!!!

And thanks for sharing the tribulations.

Thanks @Petrus it is slowly getting there! One of the things I'm trying to do is make the kit transferable with as little modification to the actual car body as possible.

The only thing I've had to weld to the car do far are two exhaust hangers, but I'm not sure if this is slowing my progress. I just want to be able to lift it to another car if needed in the event of accident or sale really..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 3, 2024, 22:11
Bracketery didn't quite go as planned tonight. Came out a bit wonky, need to fix where the indent is and need to reduce the length of the studs further.. BUT it is offering some form of stability.


(https://i.ibb.co/Jrq46s6/IMG-4720.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Jrq46s6)

(https://i.ibb.co/t2STsw7/IMG-4721.jpg) (https://ibb.co/t2STsw7)

(https://i.ibb.co/rxxY20N/IMG-4722.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rxxY20N)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 4, 2024, 00:20
I need a big card board list of things to do like the pros do...

What's done:
 ○ fitted Stronger clutch
 ○ Route cooling hoses
 ○ Fit charge cooler radiator
 ○ designed built and fit exhaust
      
What's to do:
 ○ Put in new gearbox oil
 ○ Fit colder spark plugs
 ○ Buy and fit cone filter (possibly route to cooler place?)
 ○ Put jubilee clips on everything
 ○ Test charge pump and fill with coolant
 ○ Wire in charge cooler pump
 ○ Relocation of alarm
 ○ Change oil
 ○ Fit injectors
 ○ Fit oil lines for turbo
 ○ Drill sump and fit oil drain
 ○ Fit water lines for turbo
 ○ Place vacuum block
 ○ Fit boost solenoid
 ○ Fit boost controller
 ○ Fit Emanage
 ○ Combine standard o2 sensor wiring and fit narrow band
 ○ Fit Wideband sensor
 ○ Fit Wideband monitor
 ○ Finish fitting waste gate
 ○ Fit  oil catch can
 ○ change oil
 ○ check the hub nuts are done up
 ○ do up reasonably tightly all the rear suspension
 ○ get wheel alignment done
 ○ fit new power steering lines
 ○ Fit  new gear bearings
 ○ Fit  new gear stick (if it ever arrives)
 ○ Fit  new subframe (if it ever arrives)



Oooh boy I've got a while to go.
      
      
      
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 4, 2024, 08:12
No mention of boost, oil pressure and afr gauges  in a nice, dash top pod? Bear in mind any that come with their own looms such as AEM will need extending and that's a whole lot of fun...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 4, 2024, 08:32
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  4, 2024, 08:12No mention of boost, oil pressure and afr gauges  in a nice, dash top pod? Bear in mind any that come with their own looms such as AEM will need extending and that's a whole lot of fun...

 :) Cant believe you read through that list!
I've got an AEM wideband kit.. comes with a gauge and the boost controller is a greddy Profec job which has a digital display. But yeah, having run wires for oil temp and pressure previously it's not end of the world, it's just that there's minimal space under the passenger sill cover so might need to choose a different route..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 4, 2024, 08:59
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  4, 2024, 08:32:) Cant believe you read through that list!
I've got an AEM wideband kit.. comes with a gauge and the boost controller is a greddy Profec job which has a digital display. But yeah, having run wires for oil temp and pressure previously it's not end of the world, it's just that there's minimal space under the passenger sill cover so might need to choose a different route.. 
The handbrake/gear cables run through a rubber grommet of sorts in the firewall, I put a hole in that and pulled a length of the convoluted, plastic wiring wrap through then fed all the gauge looms through that.
you can either unpin them or do a test fit with a length of random cable and decide where you want your join and pre cut them.
There's plenty of room inside the centre console for all the joins etc and you can run them under the shifter cage and up behind the stereo/HVAC panel.
if you're wanting them centre dash, in the cubby area you can drill through the bottom of the cubby but there's a big chunk of loom going across so be careful (I narrowly missed it so I'll be having a measure before going again on the 06 😂).
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 4, 2024, 13:54
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  4, 2024, 08:59The handbrake/gear cables run through a rubber grommet of sorts in the firewall, I put a hole in that and pulled a length of the convoluted, plastic wiring wrap through then fed all the gauge looms through that.
you can either unpin them or do a test fit with a length of random cable and decide where you want your join and pre cut them.
There's plenty of room inside the centre console for all the joins etc and you can run them under the shifter cage and up behind the stereo/HVAC panel.
if you're wanting them centre dash, in the cubby area you can drill through the bottom of the cubby but there's a big chunk of loom going across so be careful (I narrowly missed it so I'll be having a measure before going again on the 06 😂).

Thank you- I'll bear this route in mind. I'll need to quantify all of the cabling that needs to go through, see if I can use thinner gauges etc and then decide on which route. I do think I can save a fair bit of wiring etc just by having a common ground for most of them.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 4, 2024, 14:16
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  4, 2024, 13:54Thank you- I'll bear this route in mind. I'll need to quantify all of the cabling that needs to go through, see if I can use thinner gauges etc and then decide on which route. I do think I can save a fair bit of wiring etc just by having a common ground for most of them.
Double check the requirements for the emanange in terms of feeds from the gauges, I can't remember myself now how I did mine.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 4, 2024, 16:09
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  4, 2024, 14:16Double check the requirements for the emanange in terms of feeds from the gauges, I can't remember myself now how I did mine.

Yeah this is going to be a learning curve.. I understand that it can take the Wideband input. The rest is whatever can be supplied to the standard ecu. Not amazing but hope that'll it work.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 5, 2024, 13:49
Updated the charge barrel bracket:

(https://i.ibb.co/bRQZPDh/IMG-4724.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bRQZPDh)

Then embarked on the next item:

(https://i.ibb.co/JRMVqrv/IMG-4732.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JRMVqrv)

Probably still don't have enough...

(https://i.ibb.co/rkF4pPs/IMG-4727.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rkF4pPs)

Discovered the difference between good and bad quality clips..

(https://i.ibb.co/MMDX2tk/IMG-4728.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MMDX2tk)

Aaand theoretically the charge system is ready for filling!


(https://i.ibb.co/W3fz65x/IMG-4729.jpg) (https://ibb.co/W3fz65x)

(https://i.ibb.co/0mFjLgL/IMG-4730.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0mFjLgL)

(https://i.ibb.co/mSjk26B/IMG-4731.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mSjk26B)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Alex Knight on February 5, 2024, 14:21
Mikalor hose clamps are a significantly better item than jubilee clips - fyi.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 5, 2024, 15:28
Quote from: Alex Knight on February  5, 2024, 14:21Mikalor hose clamps are a significantly better item than jubilee clips - fyi.
Interesting! Not heard of them before you mentioned but will definitely go them if the current batch don't work out.. only got 10 more clips to go on the pressurised intake now.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Petrus on February 5, 2024, 17:36
Quote from: jvanzyl on February  5, 2024, 13:49Aaand theoretically the charge system is ready for filling!

Lóve the instructions for the coolant  ;)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 5, 2024, 17:37
Quote from: Petrus on February  5, 2024, 17:36Lóve the instructions for the coolant  ;)

 ;D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 6, 2024, 13:54
Today was a "pottering around" sort of day. I finished setting up the jubilee clips for the intake, and then turned my attention to the MAF housing as it turned out to have VERY unique screws holding it (the MAF) in place.. had to go through all of my pots of randoms to find things that would work!

(https://i.ibb.co/1zt26B9/IMG-4748.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1zt26B9)

(https://i.ibb.co/ysSCNYt/IMG-4749.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ysSCNYt)

(https://i.ibb.co/CsWPS1d/IMG-4750.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CsWPS1d)

That then brought me to the first dilemma.. the height of the MAF.. please see the following thread which I've created to a address this:
https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?topic=74687.0

Then tried to fill the charge system to do a leak test and because the colour is very cool...


(https://i.ibb.co/f47FnMS/IMG-4752.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f47FnMS)

(https://i.ibb.co/5KLWVKd/IMG-4753.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5KLWVKd)

Buuuut then it all started coming straight out at me via this hole in the radiator!!
(https://i.ibb.co/5BnY7ph/IMG-4754.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5BnY7ph)

I have created another thread to try and figure out this one as well..
https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?topic=74686.0




Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: mr2garageswindon on February 6, 2024, 15:03
Rubber pipe, 2 jubilee clips and a bolt shoved in the end of it will do the job.
Easy way of bleeding it out too!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 6, 2024, 15:10
Quote from: mr2garageswindon on February  6, 2024, 15:03Rubber pipe, 2 jubilee clips and a bolt shoved in the end of it will do the job.
Easy way of bleeding it out too!

Ah thank you!  so you advocate closing it off and not connecting it to the coolant bottle? I have no idea what the right thing to do is- just don't want you create a point of failure!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Carolyn on February 6, 2024, 16:45
It was meant to go to the bottom of the tank to allow for expansion, but it appears you've already allowed for that, so the bolt and jubilee clips method is good to go!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 6, 2024, 17:41
Entirely your personal choice but I used a different colour coolant for the charge cooler system, that way if you see a puddle you're already halfway to knowing which system is leaking...
As long as the two systems are fully independent.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 6, 2024, 18:13
Quote from: Carolyn on February  6, 2024, 16:45It was meant to go to the bottom of the tank to allow for expansion, but it appears you've already allowed for that, so the bolt and jubilee clips method is good to go!
Thanks for the reply to the other thread! I'm attempting to make this a bit more useful to other members by resolving technical difficulties in their respective areas vs on the reader's rude thread.

Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  6, 2024, 17:41Entirely your personal choice but I used a different colour coolant for the charge cooler system, that way if you see a puddle you're already halfway to knowing which system is leaking...
As long as the two systems are fully independent.

Now THIS is a good idea... wish I'd thought of this before ordering all the coolant.. oh well. But yeah they are completely separate systems.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: shnazzle on February 6, 2024, 23:23
I thought water was the best way forward? Instead of coolant.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 6, 2024, 23:47
Quote from: shnazzle on February  6, 2024, 23:23I thought water was the best way forward? Instead of coolant.

I just put a mild antifreeze solution in mine but then again I never actually got to use it before draining it down and taking it apart again.
It's all probably rusty and crusty by now 😂
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Petrus on February 7, 2024, 01:39
Quote from: shnazzle on February  6, 2024, 23:23I thought water was the best way forward? Instead of coolant.


Water has séveral advantages for cooling over coolant fluids like glycol. The overall difference is surprisingly large. Do look into it if you are curious.
The system is however ámply designed for coolant use so with a minimally tuned engine the capacity is well sufficient.
If the system is to cope with significantly more heat, then water is the way forward with a difference if there is no risk of freezing. Else use the minimum %. of glycol.

On a side note; in years long gone by methanol was used as an antifreeze. and it does not have the cooling disadvantages of  glycol.

p.s. you can use a food colourant to change the colour of one system,
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 7, 2024, 12:08
Thanks for the input folks!
I'll investigate some lurid colours for next time.

Bit of a milestone today as I managed to successfully bleed the charge coolant. And yes @mr2garageswindon  that rubber hose trick did provide a handy bleed point! Thank you!

(https://i.ibb.co/n8Q7fJM/IMG-4765.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n8Q7fJM)

In terms of the noise level it wasn't bad at all, and it got quieter after the bleed was done.

(https://i.ibb.co/YRWSKdr/f0cda4da4b1efcd0.png) (https://ibb.co/YRWSKdr)

Video here as YouTube is demanding photo ID now to upload and I can't be bothered and the url posting in ibb doesn't seem to be working either.

https://gab.com/Cripkey123/posts/111890069901580437

Feeling the temp of the barrel with this thing going was good! Even with no forced air through the radiator I could feel the temp drop! Happy days.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 8, 2024, 13:38
Took out the old spark plugs:

(https://i.ibb.co/4tfn6R5/IMG-4778.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4tfn6R5)

And put the new colder ones in gapped to 1.1mm.

(https://i.ibb.co/gzJ36sJ/IMG-4779.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gzJ36sJ)

(https://i.ibb.co/80pLvK3/IMG-4780.jpg) (https://ibb.co/80pLvK3)

Great I thought - all buttoned up! What's next?
Injectors... aaah. Guess I'll be undoing a couple of buttons then..

Didn't get too far as I ran out of time. Was having slight nightmarish flashbacks of trying to get the fuel rail back in when doing the MAF mod all those years ago!

(https://i.ibb.co/87CJRVw/IMG-4781.jpg) (https://ibb.co/87CJRVw)

(https://i.ibb.co/yk0RSSb/IMG-4783.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yk0RSSb)

Tomorrow will be trying to complete this task and then trying to modify the aftermarket MAF housing so it's an exact replica of stock.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 9, 2024, 13:21
I made a "fat" feeler gauge (accurate for measuring up to 3cm):

(https://i.ibb.co/s9smz5h/IMG-4792.jpg) (https://ibb.co/s9smz5h)

And basically I wasn't too far off in my previous MAF height estimates.
Stock is about 17.5mm and aftermarket is about 21.5. Sooo that's 4mm to shave off of this:


(https://i.ibb.co/WPZ4htL/IMG-4793.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WPZ4htL)

(https://i.ibb.co/s6SBZWJ/IMG-4794.jpg) (https://ibb.co/s6SBZWJ)

(https://i.ibb.co/nBKgXh0/IMG-4777.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nBKgXh0)

Hmm... this might be a challenge.

In other news I need to buy new o rings for the injectors as my old injector's rings despite being renewed in 2017. (Ish) are rock solid..

(https://i.ibb.co/PQ70wDm/IMG-4790.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PQ70wDm)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 12, 2024, 14:37
Managed to check off another item today: adding the new gearbox oil.

Thought I'd just make good and sure the drain plug was done up, so attempted to undo then redo it up- only to find it wasn't quite empty!

(https://i.ibb.co/FmrRXdW/IMG-4806.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FmrRXdW)
Any excuse to have ANOTHER wipe down..
(https://i.ibb.co/x1Q1xgk/IMG-4807.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x1Q1xgk)

Anyway- my memories of this process previously were that it was painstakingly slow. However this time without a bumper, exhaust etc in the way it's rather quick and easy! Was getting slightly concerned towards the end of the 2nd bottle thinking that somehow I'd got the volume I needed wrong- but all good!

(https://i.ibb.co/L8FRV1N/IMG-4808.jpg) (https://ibb.co/L8FRV1N)

(https://i.ibb.co/NFrpwBL/IMG-4810.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NFrpwBL)

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 13, 2024, 13:47
Refitted the battery and put it on charge so that I can test where to wire in the charge cooler pump. Really do think this is one of the best upgrades to these cars in terms of cost and weight saving. Added to which at fitting this thing was dead showing some thing like 9 or 10V and at leaving the garage after an hour it was showing more than 13V.

(https://i.ibb.co/rdfsBGN/IMG-4811.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rdfsBGN)

I then turned my unfortunate attention to draining the oil.


(https://i.ibb.co/R7cyrqw/IMG-4812.jpg) (https://ibb.co/R7cyrqw)

Readers note- this funnel will categorically NOT be able to sustain proper drainage rate of cold oil.

How bad can an oil drain go? Badly...

(https://i.ibb.co/gjsXL6V/IMG-4814.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gjsXL6V)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Petrus on February 13, 2024, 14:18
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 13, 2024, 13:47Refitted the battery and put it on charge so that I can test where to wire in the charge cooler pump. Really do think this is one of the best upgrades to these cars in terms of cost and weight saving.


And a silly big weight save in one go. Not many things you can só easily save 12 kgs on.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 14, 2024, 13:57
So after yesterdays blue roll consuming debacle (otherwise known as an oil drain) I received my new injector insulators:

(https://i.ibb.co/tz5dYgH/IMG-4817.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tz5dYgH)

Great I thought, let's get them installed and then test the front fuse box so I can find a tapping in point.

Actually this isn't actually true.
I checked the battery was all done.

(https://i.ibb.co/t2yjBrs/IMG-4815.jpg) (https://ibb.co/t2yjBrs)

And then inserted the key to get ready to do testing. Note I didn't even turn it to accessories.

What then happened next was a gurgling sound and a lot of petrol.
Immediately removed key.
Turns out the pump primes on key insertion... didn't know that.. and as keen readers will remember, I hadn't finished the injectors as I was waiting on the new insulators..so the fuel rail was injectorless.
Yay more blue roll!

So now we're at the point at which a clued up person would have started today's session (I.e pic no.1).

Popped the injectors in and tried again.


(https://i.ibb.co/pw9X7Hg/IMG-4818.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pw9X7Hg)

(https://i.ibb.co/Yh7R1Hv/IMG-4819.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Yh7R1Hv)

(https://i.ibb.co/t4t7VCV/IMG-4820.jpg) (https://ibb.co/t4t7VCV)

Only this time there was more of a hissing sound and injector 1 (far left) was spraying fuel.

Argh.. more blue roll.

Took it out and decided that the top o rings looked not as plump in profile compared to the others so changed them.


(https://i.ibb.co/6vvDSLh/IMG-4823.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6vvDSLh)

(https://i.ibb.co/tJgdqB8/IMG-4824.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tJgdqB8)

(https://i.ibb.co/1Lk9c6b/IMG-4826.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1Lk9c6b)

Readers note- these o rings aren't rated for fuel, it's purely for problem solving purposes and they'll be taken out promptly.

Anyway, I now know that I need 8mm ID rings.

Popped them back in..or at least tried to then discovered this in injector one:

(https://i.ibb.co/nfwMNgz/IMG-4831.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nfwMNgz)

(https://i.ibb.co/sVSMQf4/IMG-4835.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sVSMQf4)

I have no words.. maybe the o rings were fine and this was in there the whole time?? Argh..

Anyway put the fuel rail back on and tried again. This time thinking I wouldn't go through the faff of bolting it down in case there was another leak.

The good news is injector one didn't leak! The bad news was that it spat injector 3 out (because it wasn't bolted down genius) more blue roll.

So yeah... ordering more o rings and next time bolting it down...

(https://i.ibb.co/ZNKHnmS/IMG-4839.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZNKHnmS)
EDIT: Found some nitrile o rings in a decent size pack 273 odd... there's lots of people out there selling 4 of these rings for the same price!
As these will likely take a few days to arrive, and I can't do anything really electrical till they get here that means that I'll likely have to turn my attention back to the oil drain and coolant feed for the turbo... eesh.. next learning curve.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Carolyn on February 14, 2024, 15:14
You should be using Viton for petrol.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 14, 2024, 16:17
Quote from: Carolyn on February 14, 2024, 15:14You should be using Viton for petrol.
Is nitrile not an equivalent?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Carolyn on February 14, 2024, 16:29
No it's not, but it should be ok,
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 14, 2024, 20:38
Quote from: Carolyn on February 14, 2024, 16:29No it's not, but it should be ok,

Ok well I've found a multi pack of Viton on Amazon which kind of looks legit.. will see what turns up!
Thanks for the pointer.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 15, 2024, 14:13
A more successful day!
Refitted the injectors, turns out the o rings I had were nitrile anyway but they should do till the end of the month when the viton ones arrive.

Did a prime test and no leaks! Yay!

(https://i.ibb.co/9cTP9cW/IMG-4843.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9cTP9cW)

Next I moved onto the charge pump.
Added some colourful heat shrink because I could. I will order some red wire...

(https://i.ibb.co/vLjXff9/IMG-4847.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vLjXff9)

Anyway, I want to find a switched live from this front fuse box. And hopefully use a fuse tap to plug in.

(https://i.ibb.co/8gTptPT/IMG-4845.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8gTptPT)

But from my testing these fuses are not ignition live?  :(
Any suggestions on a suitable place to get ignition live?

EDIT: is using a spade connector into one of the empty relay slots "allowed"?
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 15, 2024, 20:22
I believe I have found an ignition live in the alarm dongle thingy.
And I've probably stumbled onto what is common knowledge in that a black wire with a red stripe in our cars is ignition live and white with a black stripe is ground?


(https://i.ibb.co/TvzG2Jc/IMG-4850.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TvzG2Jc)

(https://i.ibb.co/2yQfDTb/IMG-4851.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2yQfDTb)

(https://i.ibb.co/8b2BJpP/IMG-4852.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8b2BJpP)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 16, 2024, 14:38
Progress update.

Charge cooler is now successfully wired in with an inline 5 amp fuse into the alarm dongle!  ;D  It comes on with ignition and the next step will be drilling a couple of holes in the top right of the frunk for the alarm and plugging it back in.
(https://i.ibb.co/804xGKT/IMG-4855.jpg) (https://ibb.co/804xGKT)

(https://i.ibb.co/25Qfp83/IMG-4856.jpg) (https://ibb.co/25Qfp83)

I also reconnected the oem coolant hoses in the front and tightened up the drain plugs on the centre ish pipes.

With the alarm then back in, and the frunk reconnected, I can actually close up the front in theory... not sure I want to just in case though..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 16, 2024, 20:21
Noooooooooo!!  >:(

Is there any way in which this can be fixed without taking out the driveshaft and replacing the seal?  :(

(https://i.ibb.co/7vT3P3b/IMG-4864.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7vT3P3b)

(https://i.ibb.co/Y7LZzg9/IMG-4863.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Y7LZzg9)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Joesson on February 16, 2024, 20:37
@jvanzyl
While I've no specific experience of that seal on that shaft I've seen very similar and am aware that such a leak will not get better, with no attention, but will get progressively worse. That, unfortunately, does require removal of the shaft and a new seal, carefully replaced.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 16, 2024, 22:11
Quote from: Joesson on February 16, 2024, 20:37@jvanzyl
While I've no specific experience of that seal on that shaft I've seen very similar and am aware that such a leak will not get better, with no attention, but will get progressively worse. That, unfortunately, does require removal of the shaft and a new seal, carefully replaced.

Yup.. duly noted.
So back we go again.. thanks to @Carolyn & @shnazzle  for guidance and being there for me!

Progress or regression whichever way you call it..

(https://i.ibb.co/hWqRRSW/AFA32-F91-F541-40-B1-85-F2-375670-CF319-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hWqRRSW)

(https://i.ibb.co/mNXwp5p/CDADEF3-C-213-C-42-C1-A9-EE-1-E5-FBA45-D212.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mNXwp5p)

(https://i.ibb.co/37z2c4v/IMG-4869.jpg) (https://ibb.co/37z2c4v)

(https://i.ibb.co/dBHcZBf/IMG-4873.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dBHcZBf)
Suspension arms undone, and hub nut undone.

(https://i.ibb.co/MS7w3nf/IMG-4874.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MS7w3nf)

Brand new oil but residue still in there ::)

Just need to get the drive shaft out now.. Ergh..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: mr2garageswindon on February 19, 2024, 09:25
You don't need to take it out of the hub.
It will pull back far enough.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 19, 2024, 14:50
Quote from: mr2garageswindon on February 19, 2024, 09:25You don't need to take it out of the hub.
It will pull back far enough.

Ah cheers. It wasn't a big deal to do, plus I guess this way I can be a bit more gentle/accurate with re-insertion later on? Any tips for gently putting the new seal in?

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 19, 2024, 15:01
Todays update- took the driveshaft out

(https://i.ibb.co/Gs4tgSF/IMG-4916.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Gs4tgSF)

Then took out the oil seal, which didn't present any obvious damage??

Anyway, ordered a new passenger and drivers side(just in case) seal from Paul at TCB (no idea what his tag man's is?)
(https://i.ibb.co/6bNTD4x/IMG-4918.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6bNTD4x) (https://i.ibb.co/FnDQjcP/IMG-4920.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FnDQjcP) (https://i.ibb.co/sKQd6Dx/IMG-4921.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sKQd6Dx) (https://i.ibb.co/GJWSswg/IMG-4922.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GJWSswg) (https://i.ibb.co/6FpJfv9/IMG-4923.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6FpJfv9) (https://i.ibb.co/XkWfVhY/IMG-4924.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XkWfVhY)

Then turned my attention to the oil drain, gently put together the beginnings of it. There is a slight angle on the attachment which I'll need to work out which way is best. I'll be trying to aim for the same spot on the sump that the TTE kit goes in.
(https://i.ibb.co/j61457Y/IMG-4925.jpg) (https://ibb.co/j61457Y) (https://i.ibb.co/Kh54kNt/IMG-4926.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Kh54kNt) (https://i.ibb.co/VWH2zmR/IMG-4927.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VWH2zmR)

In other news my short shifter arrived from SuperKlasse. I'll honestly never buy anything from them again. It took 6 months to deliver, it's missing some additional items that I paid for and they were crap at comms. Whatever.

Also took a wonder down to the local classic car restoration place in an effort to get some mill time on my MAF housing.. hopefully will be able to get a slot next week.

EDIT: curiosity got the better of me so I went down and added the coolant and oil lines as I've never actually seen them on:


EDIT: The oil line is backwards I think..
(https://i.ibb.co/34Kf8kC/IMG-4928.jpg) (https://ibb.co/34Kf8kC)

(https://i.ibb.co/nP1RBWH/IMG-4930.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nP1RBWH)

(https://i.ibb.co/vkp8SbZ/IMG-4931.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vkp8SbZ)

(https://i.ibb.co/PgqJg5n/IMG-4932.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PgqJg5n)

(https://i.ibb.co/Xjqd4f3/IMG-4933.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Xjqd4f3)

Now need to find out where/how to plumb into the coolant system and the oil feed.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 19, 2024, 15:46
TTE spot for oil drain:

(https://i.ibb.co/X8wKqyW/IMG-4933.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X8wKqyW)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 20, 2024, 14:04
Bit of a bitty not very satisfying day today..

Turned the oil feed line round the right way and it goes into the existing sandwich plate. Debating on weather to retain oil temp sensor or not..
Think I definitely want to keep pressure though.

The line reaches fine, but I think I'm going to need to make some kind of bracket to hold it in place so it doesn't contact the drive shaft or rest on the exhaust stuff at all.
(https://i.ibb.co/b28wCgn/IMG-4949.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b28wCgn)

(https://i.ibb.co/Xxq52bp/IMG-4950.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Xxq52bp)

(https://i.ibb.co/ZVZNcmW/IMG-4951.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZVZNcmW)

(https://i.ibb.co/6Hr4V3v/IMG-4953.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6Hr4V3v)

Have identified the coolant pipes I'm going to intercept. Still working out the the routing from the turbo though.. it's not great.
(https://i.ibb.co/cYmqSFJ/IMG-4955.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cYmqSFJ)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 20, 2024, 15:49
Been mulling over the oil drain...
Based on the angle of attack going from the existing drain which is about a 16mm (outside diameter) pipe to the sump, I think I want a basic sump drain that sticks directly out and ideally with the same dimensions and rolled lip that is found on the turbo drain pipe.

Had a good look and measured up the pipe from the engine block that I'll be intercepting for coolant.

(https://i.ibb.co/YhY17cX/IMG-4958.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YhY17cX)

It's about a 17mm pipe (outside diameter) and the current coolant lines I have for the turbo are 12mm.. so need to convert between the two dimensions some how.

Are coolant connections on turbos omnidirectional? Can't tell which side is in or out...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 20, 2024, 17:14
So I've found what I want in terms of oil drain. Turns out that although the TTE guide specifies a straight adapter, the sump actually has an angle of about 12 or 13 degree downward so in fact it would be ideal if I could find a 45 degree or slightly less adapter to plumb in..

What I want is this:

https://www.mambatek.com/en/products/diy-turbo-oil-return-drain-pipe-adapter-fitting-45deg-58-barb

But I resent how much it'll cost me to get it.. how the flip does it cost that much!!???

Would honestly appreciate anyone's knowledge of where I can find this kind of component cheaper or if I'm going be forced to make up an NPT line. I've been googling away to no avail :-/

EDIT: it's looking like an el cheapo (not) oil drain kit from that will hopefully have decent NPT fittings is on the cards..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186246191782?itmmeta=01HQ3S09V66FV7WY7TQXW2CXCT&hash=item2b5d235aa6:g:UYMAAOSwGgFlngkm&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4LYAiO3eAQ%2BPJlcDoatNkSnqAzNr98bt7x%2FrGPOzIELNl1%2BbhdvqbcqMrZQqGnhoejNiAhTVGJLXlevcCj4EnGTb%2FxUFiIk%2FSe8vMCC92Xd8cTh2cZCBhD1IUMt%2BUvtHTogJIyx08q1pST0AEIafmvAU0WKKIRsKEq9Q02HFZnP%2BgudkcLtfb0baEwuUCCuCaiTzQQqCiJ6l85DdxfR2rI%2BdG1gi7wu6uC8Aa4ddzeV7RP9ZVR%2BrJGccxVjR3MhKjHODrGID%2F1x9NDVla923OFQmVILnXgts2pH4hkfV9poi%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9adgfm4Yw

EDIT2: Just realised that you still need the sump adapter for these kits which is again another £10... this is nuts. It's basically just under £40 to go NPT or £50 for a rubber hose and mambatek rip off friggin angled sump adapter.. bah...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Joesson on February 20, 2024, 19:52
@jvanzyl

Have you considered an Aeroquip UK supplier such as:

https://hoses.co.uk/product-category/hydraulics/hydraulic-hose-fittings/eaton-aeroquip-hydraulic-hose-fittings/
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 20, 2024, 20:33
Quote from: Joesson on February 20, 2024, 19:52@jvanzyl

Have you considered an Aeroquip UK supplier such as:

https://hoses.co.uk/product-category/hydraulics/hydraulic-hose-fittings/eaton-aeroquip-hydraulic-hose-fittings/

Thanks for this- that's quite an exhaustive site!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: thetyrant on February 21, 2024, 11:36
I spent quite some time on the sump attachment on my turbo oil drain as had smokey turbo issues right from the off, i think the TTE fitment is poor due to the angle as you have found and why many experience turbo smoking issues, i made a bolt on adaptor to make sure it was downhill all the way into the sump which cured the smoking turbo.....not the gummed up rings and leaky stem seals smoking though!
 
I should have a picture somewhere of what i made which was a simple 2 bolt flange with a tube welded on at angle that i bolted to the sump will have a look when im back home.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: thetyrant on February 21, 2024, 11:40
Ive found it on my build thread see post #86 onwards from below link:)  hope this helps, i couldnt find anything i was happy with as all had an uphill section hence making this.

https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?topic=68357.75

here is what i made...
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 21, 2024, 14:16
Quote from: thetyrant on February 21, 2024, 11:36I spent quite some time on the sump attachment on my turbo oil drain as had smokey turbo issues right from the off, i think the TTE fitment is poor due to the angle as you have found and why many experience turbo smoking issues, i made a bolt on adaptor to make sure it was downhill all the way into the sump which cured the smoking turbo.....not the gummed up rings and leaky stem seals smoking though!
 
I should have a picture somewhere of what i made which was a simple 2 bolt flange with a tube welded on at angle that i bolted to the sump will have a look when im back home.

Ah! Excellent advice thank you! Would greatly appreciate the photo.

I'm slowly shuffling closer to welding on whatever is needed but very much in agreement with you on the need for an angle, just haven't decided on/ figured out how to achieve it
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 21, 2024, 14:23
Weather is rubbish here so investigated the possibility of buying some 5/8" pipe, rolling a bead on it and welding it in at the correct angle for downhill drainage.

Turns out I can't find any 5/8" locally nor is my bead roller able to handle such a small size. That solves that then.

Decided to turn my attention to the charge cooler barrel bracket.
It needed reinforcing on the sides and then I noticed a slight bend on the mounting hole that goes to the engine block.

(https://i.ibb.co/gTpYDqy/IMG-4963.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gTpYDqy)

(https://i.ibb.co/Tbr5gLL/IMG-4964.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Tbr5gLL)

(https://i.ibb.co/1T92Ctr/IMG-4966.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1T92Ctr)

(https://i.ibb.co/k9dJd57/IMG-4967.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k9dJd57)

Very happy with the thickness reinforcement.

(https://i.ibb.co/LnD75bg/IMG-4969.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LnD75bg)

(https://i.ibb.co/cDQRyFR/IMG-4970.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cDQRyFR)

Next steps will be actually painting this one as it's on display.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: thetyrant on February 21, 2024, 14:25
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 21, 2024, 14:16Ah! Excellent advice thank you! Would greatly appreciate the photo.

I'm slowly shuffling closer to welding on whatever is needed but very much in agreement with you on the need for an angle, just haven't decided on/ figured out how to achieve it

No problem see my 2nd post for details/link and pictures :)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 21, 2024, 14:32

Quote from: thetyrant on February 21, 2024, 11:40Ive found it on my build thread see post #86 onwards from below link:)  hope this helps, i couldnt find anything i was happy with as all had an uphill section hence making this.

https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?topic=68357.75

here is what i made...


THANK YOU for bringing this valuable info! I'm going to read your thread tonight to see whatever other little gems I've missed!

I see you didn't need a beaded end (possibly due to length of pipe) I'm going to emulate this as best I can.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: thetyrant on February 21, 2024, 15:43
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 21, 2024, 14:32THANK YOU for bringing this valuable info! I'm going to read your thread tonight to see whatever other little gems I've missed!

I see you didn't need a beaded end (possibly due to length of pipe) I'm going to emulate this as best I can.


I didnt bother beading pipe as its not under pressure just a gravity drain into sump thats why a good angle and path of pipework is so important, some conversions ive seen on other cars where they cant use a gravity drain due to space/turbo location use a scavenge pump and i considered this as a belt and braces fix but with that angled fitting i was happy it did the job nicely.
.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 21, 2024, 15:55
Quote from: thetyrant on February 21, 2024, 15:43I didnt bother beading pipe as its not under pressure just a gravity drain into sump thats why a good angle and path of pipework is so important, some conversions ive seen on other cars where they cant use a gravity drain due to space/turbo location use a scavenge pump and i considered this as a belt and braces fix but with that angled fitting i was happy it did the job nicely.

Got it- I'm going down the self fabrication route same as you. That driveshaft is very much in the way! Going to work my round in the same sort fashion you have, will try and make a bracket that attaches to the engine block that holds things in place.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 22, 2024, 16:25
Carried on with bracketry my new favourite thing. I'm finally getting some nice colours out, seems a bit of a shame to paint over things sometimes..

(https://i.ibb.co/bFCpdxR/IMG-4975.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bFCpdxR)

(https://i.ibb.co/Vv7dJDR/IMG-4976.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Vv7dJDR)

(https://i.ibb.co/nzwWM7p/IMG-4977.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nzwWM7p)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 26, 2024, 14:08
Work is a bit mental at the mo so not getting much of a lunch break..

Enlarged the lower bracket hole that will provide additional support directly to the engine block.

Not entirely sure on the thread as my standard bolt size starts going in then gets very tight set 5mm.. either way it's an "add on" and not the primary load bearing point.

Started with a layer of primer then will do the base 1D0 colour.

Might get lucky and get this done tonight.

(https://i.ibb.co/jwB0tTD/IMG-5003.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jwB0tTD)

(https://i.ibb.co/GdHhvF8/IMG-5004.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GdHhvF8)

(https://i.ibb.co/X2SXVvj/IMG-5005.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X2SXVvj)

(https://i.ibb.co/8BD5xyB/IMG-5006.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8BD5xyB)

Apart from that, my Viton rings, metal tube, 5mm bar and coolant tube size adapters have all arrived so I can do those things as time allows. Still waiting on the driveshaft seal from TCB but that'll hopefully be here soon.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 26, 2024, 17:58
Just adding layers of clear coat now.. I suspect I didn't mix the 1D0 enough but I'm not massively bothered.

(https://i.ibb.co/MV999Vf/IMG-5009.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MV999Vf)

(https://i.ibb.co/MkFckfD/IMG-5008.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MkFckfD)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 27, 2024, 15:30
Turns out my driveshaft oil seals have gotten lost in the post. Paul at TCB has kindly sent out a new set.

I've decided to push ahead with fitting the new subframe and I'll figure out the under tray attachments somehow.


(https://i.ibb.co/ZG5Z1D5/IMG-5011.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZG5Z1D5)

(https://i.ibb.co/17J3P1h/IMG-5012.jpg) (https://ibb.co/17J3P1h)

So this car has been up on ramps for at least a year now I think.. bit scary to see the amount of moisture just sat in the attachment bolt areas..

(https://i.ibb.co/3FpGnQb/IMG-5013.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3FpGnQb)

(https://i.ibb.co/nBvGGLP/IMG-5014.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nBvGGLP)

(https://i.ibb.co/rvfV49p/IMG-5015.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rvfV49p)

(https://i.ibb.co/yPFfqs3/IMG-5016.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yPFfqs3)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 28, 2024, 13:31
Carried on with test fitting the "kanjo"..

(https://i.ibb.co/d0XhKGf/IMG-5018.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d0XhKGf)

The powder coating is definitely a factor, the tolerances around a lot of the gaps don't allow for it in some cases.

(https://i.ibb.co/NVfgxSd/IMG-5019.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NVfgxSd)

(https://i.ibb.co/vHD1PPN/IMG-5020.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vHD1PPN)

(https://i.ibb.co/zPLWhDw/IMG-5021.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zPLWhDw)

(https://i.ibb.co/tQ9pVZ2/IMG-5022.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tQ9pVZ2)

(https://i.ibb.co/DwJp3wQ/IMG-5023.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DwJp3wQ)

In not entirely sure what to do with these...

(https://i.ibb.co/wMB9Fb9/IMG-5027.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wMB9Fb9)

Then added the rest of the exhaust so I can see what I'm dealing with.. it looks like the turbo coolant lines are going to have to go under the gearbox and then up to the junction where the TTE manual says to tap in.

As a side note- anyone looking to do a V6 conversion and not wanting to "notch" their subframe, this might be the way to go.

(https://i.ibb.co/7NR7Zfn/IMG-5024.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7NR7Zfn)

(https://i.ibb.co/xfnsbQ8/IMG-5025.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xfnsbQ8)

(https://i.ibb.co/T1YbR3c/IMG-5026.jpg) (https://ibb.co/T1YbR3c)

Motivation is a bit sucky at the moment, work is a bit crushing at the moment.
Will hopefully be able to keep up the current pace of lunchtimes but will have to see.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 28, 2024, 19:20
Managed to sneak in 10n mins in between kids tutoring, beavers and finishing work..

Found a nice use for the kanjo holes. Basically I can route the coolant feed and return through it! Added on my size converters and next I'll add on the next size up pipe to go to the block and existing feed pipes.. I'm trying to avoid the exhaust because of the heat, I do have some gold tape or I'll see if there is some kind of "sleeve" I can get slide over them.

(https://i.ibb.co/mb2yzjX/IMG-5028.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mb2yzjX)

(https://i.ibb.co/t8kkMM0/IMG-5029.jpg) (https://ibb.co/t8kkMM0)

(https://i.ibb.co/mq6L4rw/IMG-5030.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mq6L4rw)

(https://i.ibb.co/RHBW7bz/IMG-5031.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RHBW7bz)

(https://i.ibb.co/6W9j1zs/IMG-5032.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6W9j1zs)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Call the midlife! on February 28, 2024, 20:36
Have a look at Exoracing, might give you some ideas.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 28, 2024, 21:16
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February 28, 2024, 20:36Have a look at Exoracing, might give you some ideas.

Excellent, thank you!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Joesson on February 28, 2024, 22:04
@jvanzyl

https://www.rotax-owner.com/en/general-tech-discussion/9746-coolant-hose-heat-protection-tube
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 28, 2024, 22:55
Quote from: Joesson on February 28, 2024, 22:04@jvanzyl

https://www.rotax-owner.com/en/general-tech-discussion/9746-coolant-hose-heat-protection-tube
An excellent thread thank you @Joesson  if I were needing more than my meagre 1.5m odd I think it would definitely be worth while making my own, I've still got to wrap the exhaust so I'll be buying some heat wrap anyway, but comparing by adding the cost of HT silicone and the aluminium flashing and the basic time taken/mess vs buying a relatively expensive sleeve for the length is probably going to find me doing the latter. Good info to know though! Thank you!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: thetyrant on February 29, 2024, 09:46
Looks like good progress, disappointing on the Kanjo not being a perfect fit for what it costs :(

Turbo coolant lines dont need to be long or go anywhere near gearbox so not sure where you have seen that ?  on the TTE kit it taps into the small pipe on back of head near where turbo sits, i think its heater core feed line, ive copied page below from TTE install and its how my SP kit was plumbed in hth :)





Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on February 29, 2024, 13:34
Quote from: thetyrant on February 29, 2024, 09:46Looks like good progress, disappointing on the Kanjo not being a perfect fit for what it costs :(

Turbo coolant lines dont need to be long or go anywhere near gearbox so not sure where you have seen that ?  on the TTE kit it taps into the small pipe on back of head near where turbo sits, i think its heater core feed line, ive copied page below from TTE install and its how my SP kit was plumbed in hth :)


Thanks! the reason for the convoluted route is because the connectors going into the turbo are quite rigid and so I'm sort of forced to drop down a bit in order to accommodate them. I'm sure the perfect connector is out there that extends them away from the turbo to allow for a more direct line of attack..

So I took off the existing coolant line going into the t-piece and Ergh...
(https://i.ibb.co/rbN2J0c/IMG-5037.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rbN2J0c)

(https://i.ibb.co/Fm3G2ps/IMG-5038.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Fm3G2ps)

Wire brushed down the outside and silicone sprayed it to fit my tubing over it but to no avail. There is zero expansion capacity to make it over either the t-piece or the engine block connector! So I've been forced to chop the existing piece in two and go in via that.. I'll likely get some more specific coolant hose and redo that.. something with a teensy bit more flex than what I have got.

(https://i.ibb.co/Y7hPrdJ/IMG-5039.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Y7hPrdJ)

I then set about putting the viton o rings on the injectors.
For whatever reason I've somehow got an multi pack that has provided me with either side of the size I want due to the thickness of the rings.. so I put three of the smaller size on each to compensate. Next steps will be pressure test it and check for leaks..

(https://i.ibb.co/mH1z0XN/IMG-5040.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mH1z0XN)

(https://i.ibb.co/BVhPpCx/IMG-5041.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BVhPpCx)

Oh and then then I knocked the whole box over and I had 168 on rings scattered everywhere... something to work on fixing during a boring meeting.


(https://i.ibb.co/DpvxjNJ/IMG-5042.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DpvxjNJ)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 1, 2024, 13:38
More frustration and weirdness.

Ok so the weird part. When testing the fuel priming by simply inserting the key into the ignition the radiator fan is now turning on... errgh.. anyone know why it would do that? I've got a variety of grounds and maybe one or two sensors unplugged in the engine bay..and the battery keeps getting disconnected as part of my injector testing.

I do remember an awful lot of "clicking" sounding when doing previous tests coming from the engine bay.. i figured it was a relay that wasn't getting the signal it wanted due to something being disconnected and that it would be "ok..."


Frustration- my idea of the smaller tripled up o rings failed the pressure test (rapidly losing patience and running out of blue roll with this business) so I tried some other nitrile based o rings that are fuel rated (apparently). 1st attempt failed, 3rd attempt with a 1.9mm width o ring passed!


(https://i.ibb.co/1RygJZz/IMG-5045.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1RygJZz)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 2, 2024, 21:00
Managed to get an hour to carry on.
Put in my new coolant line that was flexible enough to get onto the pipe ends
(https://i.ibb.co/w6BW9hG/IMG-5055.jpg) (https://ibb.co/w6BW9hG)

Also mounted the barrel with the finished bracket. And yes I know the coolant line is touching the exhaust, I'll be finessing everything later when I've got everything in.
(https://i.ibb.co/QDm32RH/IMG-5056.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QDm32RH)

Then took off the exhaust and subframe so I get nicely at the driveshaft seal.
(https://i.ibb.co/99xZRnY/IMG-5057.jpg) (https://ibb.co/99xZRnY)

(https://i.ibb.co/sQbL4KY/IMG-5060.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sQbL4KY)

(https://i.ibb.co/Ht4bgq7/IMG-5061.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Ht4bgq7)

(https://i.ibb.co/tc8NKJF/IMG-5062.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tc8NKJF)

(https://i.ibb.co/BNpjV9p/IMG-5063.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BNpjV9p)

(https://i.ibb.co/zSDhbj7/IMG-5064.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zSDhbj7)

I think it's in.. don't know if my eyes are playing tricks on me and I think it's ever so slightly not exactly the same level all around the seal..,
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: puma2 on March 3, 2024, 09:21
 :) keep going love the right up and the work you put into this 8)  8)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Carolyn on March 3, 2024, 10:07
Quote from: jvanzyl on March  2, 2024, 21:00I think it's in.. don't know if my eyes are playing tricks on me and I think it's ever so slightly not exactly the same level all around the seal..,


If it's not dead square to the shaft it will wear out quickly.  If you have flat headed punch, I'd go round it tapping gently to make sure it's all the way in.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Joesson on March 3, 2024, 10:08
Plus 1 on the increased wear if the seal is not aligned.
I believe that is a machined edge on the seal housing, in which case the seal depth could be measured with a depth gauge. My non electronic vernier has a facility for that.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 4, 2024, 13:27
Quote from: puma2 on March  3, 2024, 09:21:) keep going love the right up and the work you put into this 8)  8)
Thanks man, appreciate the support! It does make a difference!

Quote from: Carolyn on March  3, 2024, 10:07If it's not dead square to the shaft it will wear out quickly.  If you have flat headed punch, I'd go round it tapping gently to make sure it's all the way in.


Quote from: Joesson on March  3, 2024, 10:08Plus 1 on the increased wear if the seal is not aligned.
I believe that is a machined edge on the seal housing, in which case the seal depth could be measured with a depth gauge. My non electronic vernier has a facility for that.

Thank you both @Carolyn & @Joesson - I went back round and a round with a flat ended punch that was as fat as I could get in there and I'm definitely happier with it.

(https://i.ibb.co/PhTgs9W/IMG-5073.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PhTgs9W)

(https://i.ibb.co/JRLW7wv/IMG-5074.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JRLW7wv)

Then popped the driveshaft in with super care..

(https://i.ibb.co/WxPR0JG/IMG-5075.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WxPR0JG)

Aaaand refilled the oil in the gearbox

(https://i.ibb.co/LNzXp4z/IMG-5076.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LNzXp4z)

But for once was disappointed to have a clean bit of blue towel  :(

(https://i.ibb.co/zHT7Dn5/IMG-5077.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zHT7Dn5)

Buuut as life is kind sometimes I had about 100ml left over from the first fill still in the bottle!

Hooray!  ;D
(https://i.ibb.co/vPz9gbB/IMG-5078.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vPz9gbB)

Then set about reassembling the subframe and suspension arms.. so I think I'm now back where I was a couple of weeks ago! Will monitor the area under gearbox to make sure there's no leaks..



(https://i.ibb.co/rdhTjTp/IMG-5079.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rdhTjTp)

Next up is the oil pan I guess..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Joesson on March 4, 2024, 15:20
@jvanzyl said:

Will monitor the area under gearbox to make sure there's no leaks..

You may or may not be aware that there is unlikely to be any leakage from the new seal unless it has been incorrectly installed or damaged during installation. Unlikely. Your blue paper stock should not be called upon.
Such a seal/ shaft arrangement can typically leak in service, while the shaft is rotating and if it starts to leak will progressively worsen.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 4, 2024, 17:53
Put the rear engine mount on, not entirely sure what's going on here as both my front and rear engine mounts are new and have under 10k miles on them!!

(https://i.ibb.co/R052nSk/IMG-5081.jpg) (https://ibb.co/R052nSk)

I had to really lift and shove the thing forward to get the hole to match up. I will examine the front mount to see if it's taking undue strain.

Then turned my attention to the oil drain system..

(https://i.ibb.co/h8vQF5h/IMG-5083.jpg) (https://ibb.co/h8vQF5h)

Plan is to make my own attachments from the turbo as well as to the sump.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 5, 2024, 13:11
Further work on oil drainage...

(https://i.ibb.co/XYj09jb/IMG-5086.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XYj09jb)

Eyeballed a 30 degree angle, plan is to see how this works against the sump going up towards turbo.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 5, 2024, 14:30
Got my MAF housing back. Just need to make a 1mm (if that) gasket and I'm in theory good.

(https://i.ibb.co/D7PKtd9/IMG-5087.jpg) (https://ibb.co/D7PKtd9)

(https://i.ibb.co/pyx3WJB/IMG-5088.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pyx3WJB)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 5, 2024, 18:44
Fitted the MAF and plugged in all wires apart from the O2 sensors and had a play with the routing of the coolant hoses.
So visually it's largely done apart from smaller items like catch cans and boost wiring and vacuum blocks etc quite a lot of space still in there!


(https://i.ibb.co/Jc2k9KW/IMG-5091.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Jc2k9KW)

(https://i.ibb.co/f1N3NkP/IMG-5090.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f1N3NkP)

And as an added bonus with all the wires now plugged in my radiator fan isn't coming on! Yay! 🙌
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 6, 2024, 16:53
Started trying to get oil sump off... have given up and purchased a laser sump removal tool..

And in other news Paul at Woodsport has said he's working in the brackets for the under tray which is great to hear.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Joesson on March 6, 2024, 17:31
@jvanzyl  said: purchased a laser sump removal tool.

Rather 007 James Bondish!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 6, 2024, 17:41
Quote from: jvanzyl on March  6, 2024, 16:53Started trying to get oil sump off... have given up and purchased a laser sump removal tool..

And in other news Paul at Woodsport has said he's working in the brackets for the under tray which is great to hear.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/harris-continental-filling-knives-3-piece-set/41601?ref=SFAppShare
I use a similar set to these and just tap them into the join to break the seal, once you get a couple in you can gently lever with a broad, flat bladed tool and then move the scraper along again.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Carolyn on March 6, 2024, 17:52
I buy Stanley knife blades by the hundred in a dispenser.  Very useful.  I use a light hammer to knock a few into the sealant around the sump. Once there are a few in place, in 'strategic' positions the sump will pry off.  You might bend the lip a bit, but it will knock back straight easily enough ;D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 7, 2024, 13:21
Quote from: Call the midlife! on March  6, 2024, 17:41https://www.screwfix.com/p/harris-continental-filling-knives-3-piece-set/41601?ref=SFAppShare
I use a similar set to these and just tap them into the join to break the seal, once you get a couple in you can gently lever with a broad, flat bladed tool and then move the scraper along again.

Quote from: Carolyn on March  6, 2024, 17:52I buy Stanley knife blades by the hundred in a dispenser.  Very useful.  I use a light hammer to knock a few into the sealant around the sump. Once there are a few in place, in 'strategic' positions the sump will pry off.  You might bend the lip a bit, but it will knock back straight easily enough ;D

Thanks both! Will see how I get on with the laser tool and then adopt your methods.

Today I tried to finish off the waste gate.. but for some unknown reason the thread is a "27" or a "0.9" and normal nuts that I have just aren't! It is a bit of an unknown so I'm tempted to just get a holset one from stavtech.


(https://i.ibb.co/CBtkf9Q/IMG-5101.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CBtkf9Q)

I then turned my attention to what will realistically be the last thing overall in the project to get done... monitoring and control.. trying not to freak out..

(https://i.ibb.co/3MgkWrd/IMG-5102.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3MgkWrd)


Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 8, 2024, 11:05
Great start to the morning!
Paul has sent over the brackets that should mean I get to fit my nice under tray!

(https://i.ibb.co/nR4GtP3/IMG-5103.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nR4GtP3)

They're only about 1kg each!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Joesson on March 8, 2024, 12:29
Iirc you do have a "special" undertray but I can't recall whether its function is similar to the OE undertray, or to act as a sump guard, which is what those brackets appear to be designed for!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 8, 2024, 13:55
Quote from: Joesson on March  8, 2024, 12:29Iirc you do have a "special" undertray but I can't recall whether its function is similar to the OE undertray, or to act as a sump guard, which is what those brackets appear to be designed for!

I would say its supposed function is to drive more air through the engine bay and look good whilst doing it. It's also got diffusers...

The new brackets are to create oem mounting points, however I've just tried them out and for whatever reason I'm either mounting them wrong or there's another problem as it's all of by a few inches on either side. I'm sure it's my fault and I've somehow got them backwards or something.. but I've emailed Paul to sanity check myself anyway.


(https://i.ibb.co/XbLR9cY/IMG-5104.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XbLR9cY) (https://i.ibb.co/J5XvzGR/IMG-5105.jpg) (https://ibb.co/J5XvzGR) (https://i.ibb.co/pJ8VYNx/IMG-5106.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pJ8VYNx) (https://i.ibb.co/FmxT2Hw/IMG-5107.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FmxT2Hw) (https://i.ibb.co/vHTV0fY/IMG-5108.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vHTV0fY)

In other news the laser tool is flipping WORTH IT. From being in the wrapper to having the sump on the floor it was less than 15 mins.

(https://i.ibb.co/099xcj8/IMG-5109.jpg) (https://ibb.co/099xcj8) (https://i.ibb.co/3B3G89F/IMG-5110.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3B3G89F) (https://i.ibb.co/jzLKbtF/IMG-5111.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jzLKbtF)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 8, 2024, 14:40
lol- all sorted. Had a good conversation with Paul and we've figured out that I have connections for a facelift version! No matter, I will drill the extra holes and weld on some captive nuts to suit. Just glad it got figured out as I was concerned at my ability to fit something so basic! Phew..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 11, 2024, 13:04
Spent today's session cleaning up the oil pan surface... 95% done on the pan. Next up is the block..

(https://i.ibb.co/K9r1LzQ/IMG-5115.jpg) (https://ibb.co/K9r1LzQ)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: tets on March 11, 2024, 19:10
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 11, 2024, 13:04Spent today's session cleaning up the oil pan surface... 95% done on the pan. Next up is the block..

(https://i.ibb.co/K9r1LzQ/IMG-5115.jpg) (https://ibb.co/K9r1LzQ)


I remember doing mine when I swapped the sumps from the turbo donor to the race car - horrible job

What else I remember is the donor engine bottom end being clean as a whistle whereas the race car looked a bit scorched / orange around the crank! Runs great though!
I'm pulling the donor engine and am planning on rods and pistons but that's for another day (hopefully before I blow the current one)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 11, 2024, 19:18
Quote from: tets on March 11, 2024, 19:10I remember doing mine when I swapped the sumps from the turbo donor to the race car - horrible job

What else I remember is the donor engine bottom end being clean as a whistle whereas the race car looked a bit scorched / orange around the crank! Runs great though!
I'm pulling the donor engine and am planning on rods and pistons but that's for another day (hopefully before I blow the current one)

Interesting! Having been through it do you think it's worthwhile just buying a new sump for £35? My one seems ok, bits of rust here and there though..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: tets on March 11, 2024, 19:23
Quote from: jvanzyl on March 11, 2024, 19:18Interesting! Having been through it do you think it's worthwhile just buying a new sump for £35? My one seems ok, bits of rust here and there though..

only reason I swapped was the oil drain was already welded into the donors sump and it looked new - tight Yorkshireman and all that I'd probably clean yours up  ;D
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 11, 2024, 19:31
Aah ok fair enough!
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 12, 2024, 13:23
Cleaned to the block side:

(https://i.ibb.co/tB8h7MH/IMG-5117.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tB8h7MH)

(https://i.ibb.co/Ct2xfjw/IMG-5118.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Ct2xfjw)

And then gathered myself for the next stage which is cutting a hole in my sump and welding on a perfectly angled bit of tube..

Need to read a bit more about what to do on the inside of the sump as where I thought I was going to cut lands me smack dab in the middle of the baffle..
(https://i.ibb.co/D7Wgj3L/IMG-5119.jpg) (https://ibb.co/D7Wgj3L)

(https://i.ibb.co/Bcn71LW/IMG-5120.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Bcn71LW)

(https://i.ibb.co/9vyzk1Z/IMG-5121.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9vyzk1Z)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: thetyrant on March 12, 2024, 14:51
This is where/how i brought mine in, pretty much same location as TTE but with my custom angled fitting, i made mine bolt on/off incase i needed to change it but was perfect, due to angle it meant i needed to notch out a bit of the edge off flange as per thread i linked earlier :)

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 14, 2024, 14:19
So yesterday was an utterly horrible one in terms of progress with holes being drilled that were to large, work benches burning and just generally unsatisfactory progress.

(https://i.ibb.co/TcBwh1H/IMG-5125.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TcBwh1H)

(https://i.ibb.co/60SvJ8X/IMG-5124.jpg) (https://ibb.co/60SvJ8X)

Today I've tried a different pulse width, and I'm slowly recovering.


(https://i.ibb.co/9yd9nBj/IMG-5127.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9yd9nBj)

(https://i.ibb.co/MMSzS12/IMG-5128.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MMSzS12)

(https://i.ibb.co/5vVx5Sq/IMG-5129.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5vVx5Sq)

(https://i.ibb.co/5XDgsbj/IMG-5130.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5XDgsbj)

(https://i.ibb.co/3NNNcQ8/IMG-5131.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3NNNcQ8)

Yes it's very much over welded but I'm going to weld it then grind it down to what I want as that's what's working for me.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 15, 2024, 21:20
More welding and grinding has resulted in the following which whilst butt ugly is very strong and "oil tight" and I'm quite confident is sticking out at the required 30 degrees. Didn't get a photo of everything ground down before paint but it's all nice a clear.

(https://i.ibb.co/rQjtnb2/IMG-5132.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rQjtnb2)

(https://i.ibb.co/S6Z9Td2/IMG-5133.jpg) (https://ibb.co/S6Z9Td2)

(https://i.ibb.co/nQcRNTJ/IMG-5134.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nQcRNTJ)

(https://i.ibb.co/F8qWsLC/IMG-5137.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F8qWsLC)

Next up is the oil return from the turbo..
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 16, 2024, 18:47
Wire brushed, kurusted then painted the oil pan.. looking forward to popping it back on to the block.

(https://i.ibb.co/bJyR6nm/IMG-5138.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bJyR6nm)

(https://i.ibb.co/qscMVGq/IMG-5139.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qscMVGq)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 20, 2024, 13:37
Sooo let's see.
Washed out the sump several times then tried a test fitting and erm... no idea what happened but it's not going at the angle I thought it would..

(https://i.ibb.co/xHnnMQg/567-EC649-60-AA-4973-84-BA-8-B0-A03-E93-D4-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xHnnMQg) (https://i.ibb.co/X7k46dQ/IMG-5152.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X7k46dQ) (https://i.ibb.co/qg0LZg0/IMG-5153.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qg0LZg0) (https://i.ibb.co/zQcS5Vy/IMG-5154.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zQcS5Vy)

So I decided to lob off a section at 45 degrees and weld on a straight piece...
This is where the life lesson of looking at the dials of the gas bottle vs just doing a light "feel" of "is it fully open?" was learned...
What you're looking at below is actually the rebuilt version of the pipe as I basically melted straight through it as I didn't realise the gas was not on..

(https://i.ibb.co/gW3RbG2/IMG-5155.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gW3RbG2) (https://i.ibb.co/W6bS6FQ/IMG-5156.jpg) (https://ibb.co/W6bS6FQ)

So next time will be trying to weld on the upwards section again.

And then I had a go at dog legging the waste gate actuator arm ... the benefit of having a TIG and being slightly versed in how to achieve "too much heat".. basically meant I could heat a very specific section and then bend. Still have to see if it's right though.

(https://i.ibb.co/cJsdwM1/IMG-5157.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cJsdwM1)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 21, 2024, 13:29
Continuing on in the trend of "butt ugly yet functional" I added the next section to the oil drain on the sump side. Very happy with the angle.
(https://i.ibb.co/dcCzYd3/IMG-5158.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dcCzYd3)

(https://i.ibb.co/1Mps5ct/IMG-5161.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1Mps5ct)

(https://i.ibb.co/7gL5qLD/IMG-5166.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7gL5qLD)

(https://i.ibb.co/QvH5HFk/IMG-5167.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QvH5HFk)

(https://i.ibb.co/fShkc5w/IMG-5169.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fShkc5w)

Then I convinced the turbo side drain to play ball by chopping it, adding an angle and then welding that together.


(https://i.ibb.co/5RwNFX7/IMG-5170.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5RwNFX7)

(https://i.ibb.co/87fXq2z/IMG-5172.jpg) (https://ibb.co/87fXq2z)

(https://i.ibb.co/qrrWH6S/IMG-5173.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qrrWH6S)

Ran out time so will test it out attached to the turbo next and also see how my waste gate arm functions.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 21, 2024, 20:42
Test fitted my revised turbo oil drain.
It's getting there but is still not angled enough to miss the drive shaft.
(https://i.ibb.co/fk23Vsn/IMG-5174.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fk23Vsn)

(https://i.ibb.co/cvp4c4Y/IMG-5175.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cvp4c4Y)

So I added some more pipe in my usual style! This should force the pipe to clear nicely.. Test fitting tomorrow.

(https://i.ibb.co/CWjZstn/IMG-5176.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CWjZstn)

(https://i.ibb.co/MpvgHNK/IMG-5177.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MpvgHNK)

(https://i.ibb.co/pdzJT1Y/IMG-5178.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pdzJT1Y)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 21, 2024, 22:19
Yay it works!
(https://i.ibb.co/F8Tqgcd/IMG-5179.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F8Tqgcd)

(https://i.ibb.co/jz2MGhm/IMG-5180.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jz2MGhm)

(https://i.ibb.co/DD7nPn3/IMG-5181.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DD7nPn3)


(https://i.ibb.co/GMzFpNC/IMG-5182.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GMzFpNC)

Took the sump off and gave it another rinse.. tomorrow I'll try to dirko it.

Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 26, 2024, 16:19
Finished(ish) the waste gate actuator arm. No idea if I've melted the innards in the process.
(https://i.ibb.co/2NMb8gC/IMG-5200.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2NMb8gC)

Dirko'd the sump and popped it on.

(https://i.ibb.co/Npm84V7/IMG-5201.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Npm84V7)

(https://i.ibb.co/4t4vkX2/IMG-5202.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4t4vkX2)

Then reattached all the lines going from the turbo minus the vacuum.
(https://i.ibb.co/P4jtkM5/IMG-5203.jpg) (https://ibb.co/P4jtkM5)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 27, 2024, 13:52
So I had a bit of a mind fog on what to do next... I'm settling for starting the process of fitting the oil catch can.



And I had tidy as it was time for that


(https://i.ibb.co/pb4YmxB/IMG-5209.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pb4YmxB)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 27, 2024, 21:58
Amazing how much clearer you can think when things are tidy..

Attached a breather to the bulk head side of the engine, and then blocked off the corresponding port on the throttle body.

(https://i.ibb.co/2y97qKw/IMG-5210.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2y97qKw)

(https://i.ibb.co/hCpZzzQ/IMG-5211.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hCpZzzQ)

(https://i.ibb.co/S0czxtb/IMG-5212.jpg) (https://ibb.co/S0czxtb)

I then took off the pipe work for the pcv valve connection and attached the pipe work for the catch can. With the out port from the catch can going back into the intake.


(https://i.ibb.co/FbchpzC/IMG-5216.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FbchpzC)

(https://i.ibb.co/ysTgxDX/IMG-5215.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ysTgxDX)

(https://i.ibb.co/Kz4Yn3Y/IMG-5217.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Kz4Yn3Y)

(https://i.ibb.co/MffQWX1/IMG-5218.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MffQWX1)

I have a question for people- this pipe work here with the blue connectors- this goes to the intake and provides a source of vacuum? I was going to T off it as a source for my vacuum block.


(https://i.ibb.co/Mg0dYK7/IMG-5214.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Mg0dYK7)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 27, 2024, 23:17
Quick point of clarification..
I need to install the MAP sensor which will go into the Emanage ultimate. I'm also installing the Profec boost controller. Both of these require I think the same input (see picture below- 4mm hose that goes in behind the throttle plate) and so the intention is to T off that pipe work (with the blue connectors) and attach to the aforementioned devices. Is this sounding about right?

(https://i.ibb.co/HVfwQvc/IMG-5219.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HVfwQvc)
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: Call the midlife! on March 28, 2024, 06:52
If you look at Dan's build thread there's a lot of good info regarding the vacuum lines and how to set them up. It's been that long since I did mine and then subsequently ripped it all that I can't remember for certain either.
I'll be scratching my head again this year if I try fitting it all to the sable but there's also every chance I just put it all in a pile on fleabay.
Title: Re: '01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)
Post by: jvanzyl on March 28, 2024, 07:09
Quote from: Call the midlife! on Today at 06:52If you look at Dan's build thread there's a lot of good info regarding the vacuum lines and how to set them up. It's been that long since I did mine and then subsequently ripped it all that I can't remember for certain either.
I'll be scratching my head again this year if I try fitting it all to the sable but there's also every chance I just put it all in a pile on fleabay.
Shall do now thank you!