Engine steady/damper

Topdownman · April 5, 2019, 15:23

I bought one of these dampers when you first mentioned them but havent worked out where to fit it so will be interested what you suggest when you see Scotts car as to a suitable mounting as I would up for a V6 version too.

1979scotte · April 5, 2019, 19:39

Quote from: Topdownman on April 5, 2019, 15:23
I bought one of these dampers when you first mentioned them but havent worked out where to fit it so will be interested what you suggest when you see Scotts car as to a suitable mounting as I would up for a V6 version too.

Problem is one V6 isn't the same as another.

Yours, mine and @MR TWO are all a different flavour.

Mikeymead · April 5, 2019, 21:06

I'd be interested in a set please.

Amarlborough · April 6, 2019, 08:18

Ill take a set if you make any more Carolyn

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Carolyn · April 8, 2019, 13:33

All of you who've expressed interest, need to PM me with your mailing address and email address, so I can send installation guide.

Progress is being made!

Carolyn · April 9, 2019, 10:43

Link for the damper. It comes in a few colours, so if you search Ebay for 'Engine Damper' you can pick that which you fancy.

Ignore which car they are for. They come in long and short.

You want short.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Engine-Torque-Damper-172mm-196mm-For-Toyota-Celica-Starlet-Supra-Turbo-Blue/113082519868?epid=5004684772&hash=item1a543e513c:g:~0sAAOSwuzRXf38F

jvanzyl · April 9, 2019, 10:47

Great stuff! Ordered.....

Call the midlife! · April 9, 2019, 11:00

Sweet. Cheeky red one on the way, will look lovely with the blue accents..[emoji851]

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1979scotte · April 9, 2019, 11:57

Quote from: Call the midlife! on April 9, 2019, 11:00
Sweet. Cheeky red one on the way, will look lovely with the blue accents..[emoji851]

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@Topdownman

He's just sick isn't he

Call the midlife! · April 9, 2019, 12:25

Quote from: 1979scotte on April 9, 2019, 11:57
Quote from: Call the midlife! on April 9, 2019, 11:00
Sweet. Cheeky red one on the way, will look lovely with the blue accents..[emoji851]

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@Topdownman

He's just sick isn't he

Hahahahaha! "Different "..

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Petrus · April 9, 2019, 12:34

The innards:

Carolyn · April 9, 2019, 12:41

It seems (from corresponding with Petrus) that these are stiffer than they used to be.

Mine's a couple of years old now.

Don't worry about the stroke, just adjust for length and install.

Topdownman · April 9, 2019, 14:00

Quote from: Call the midlife! on April 9, 2019, 12:25
Quote from: 1979scotte on April 9, 2019, 11:57
Quote from: Call the midlife! on April 9, 2019, 11:00
Sweet. Cheeky red one on the way, will look lovely with the blue accents..[emoji851]

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@Topdownman

He's just sick isn't he
Hahahahaha! "Different "..

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Words fail me.....

Call the midlife! · April 9, 2019, 14:05

Quote from: Topdownman on April 9, 2019, 14:00
Quote from: Call the midlife! on April 9, 2019, 12:25
Quote from: 1979scotte on April 9, 2019, 11:57
Quote from: Call the midlife! on April 9, 2019, 11:00
Sweet. Cheeky red one on the way, will look lovely with the blue accents..[emoji851]

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@Topdownman

He's just sick isn't he
Hahahahaha! "Different "..

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Words fail me.....

Fitting it to a knackered engine so it might as well look pretty![emoji38]

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Petrus · April 10, 2019, 10:17

Looking forward to the fitting kit and bolt it in

For anyone who would like the PU bushings a slightly softer; drilling a few holes trough them axially will do that trick. This gives the material space to deform instead of only compress.

Carolyn · April 10, 2019, 10:34

Please. everyone, just adjust the length and install it!

They will 'run in' as they're used.

More importantly: Deal with sloppy fore and aft engine mounts first, (if your ARE sloppy),

Mikeymead · April 10, 2019, 20:33

Received my kit this morning, many thanks.

Topdownman · April 10, 2019, 20:57

Just checked the colour of my damper.

I may be in for some stick.....

Call the midlife! · April 10, 2019, 21:23

Quote from: Topdownman on April 10, 2019, 20:57
Just checked the colour of my damper.

I may be in for some stick.....

That gold though, tis a thing of beauty!

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Call the midlife! · April 10, 2019, 21:23

Received my kit today, lovely stuff, cheers!

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delhusband · April 10, 2019, 22:41

Quote from: Topdownman on April 10, 2019, 20:57
Just checked the colour of my damper.
I may be in for some stick.....

Bahahaaa! John, check it out...

Call the midlife! · April 10, 2019, 22:58

Quote from: delhusband on April 10, 2019, 22:41
Quote from: Topdownman on April 10, 2019, 20:57
Just checked the colour of my damper.
I may be in for some stick.....

Bahahaaa! John, check it out...

You know me Derek, I'm very much live and let live, if Simon has decided to embrace the rainbow I'm all for it![emoji23]

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Carolyn · April 11, 2019, 06:39

You will all see that one of the rose joints (the one with the locking nut) can be adjusted for length.

Make sure there is still a decent amount of thread attached to the damper. Otherwise it might tear itself out.

If you need a bit more length, slacken off the ally collar and wind out the ally threaded part to make up the length.

jvanzyl · April 11, 2019, 10:26

Hopefully I've assembled this right- should be midway on the stroke.
Looking forward to this little bit of bling bring put in place!

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Carolyn · April 11, 2019, 10:37

Quote from: jvanzyl on April 11, 2019, 10:26
Hopefully I've assembled this right- should be midway on the stroke.
Looking forward to this little bit of bling bring put in place!

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Not quite: Invert the bolt on the right. The spacer is correct once the whole thing is inverted. Bolt head underneath, spacer on top with the narrow part going into the hole on the head.