Brigsy, your van = SUB ZERO.
Fact.
What octane fuel do you run at the pod? Any additives?
Brigsy, your van = SUB ZERO.
Fact.
What octane fuel do you run at the pod? Any additives?
I use tesco 99 'momentum' with no additives, it will happily run on any super unleaded though mate
brigsy pm for ya
Originally Posted by Brigsy
I use tesco 99 'momentum' with no additives, it will happily run on any super unleaded though mate
super strength lager more like!!
psssssssstttttttt o'clock!!
super strength lager more like!!
psssssssstttttttt o'clock!!
Stella power ftw
First snag fitting oilcooler tonight, the bolt supplied wont fit as mine is early ph1 block, but will fit ph2 no probs, they must have changed the thread for some reason
Going to get it machined tomorrow to suit. Here are some comparison pics.
O.e bolt
New bolt
After a bit of research turns out my block is 3/4 unf, is there any 3/4unf-m20x1.5 threaded adaptors available? or will it have to be a custom job.
Thinkauto are sending out a 3/4 unf bout to fit but i will have to change the oil filter to something that will fit, i can foresee this been a carry on.
Didn't Jeezus have the same issue with his Bean Coupe? Thats an early Phase 1 block too...
he did indeed and thats exactly what he did , they often send / supply the wrong bolt...thinkauto will sort it , i remember they kept the info on their files like...Didn't Jeezus have the same issue with his Bean Coupe? Thats an early Phase 1 block too...
Which parts did you get matty? ive been talking to jeff & they have no adaptor to suit unless i change oil filter??
i think it was a 3 -1/4 unf , the part i had originally didnt fit any block and it came with the kit..., hope that helps buddy , it was a while ago and loads has happend since...
, get them to look up my order details... ref no:OR260498, in the name of matt clements, SEE IF THATS ANY USE, they will have sent some extras to me , the last one they sent...
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ill see if they can sort it, i can see this been a custom job though. If only i had a lathe & a good selection of die's id make my own
shouldnt be buddy , they keep records so just tell them my name and order no....its just the wrong size , trust me , i tried 3 others before it...ill see if they can sort it, i can see this been a custom job though. If only i had a lathe & a good selection of die's id make my own
Sorted finally, i got the hex head chopped off an o.e bolt & 3/4unf thread cut on the 'middle' to make an adaptor.
A simple solution, when you've got access to a lathe that is!
Van nearly ready for national day.
Jobs done -
13 row oilcooler & stat
Renault extra 1.6d rad (ebay bargain nos valeo £35) - Holds stable temp at any speed/ambient temp finally
Ian S charge temp gauge fitted - peak charge temps of 92deg at wot/flat out
Innovate Lc-1/db gauge permanent install.
Still have random mis-fire/occasional bogging. Had this problem since i fitted the piper
285, no idea why as it starts & runs mint 90% of the time.
I initially thought it was the needle jet playing up, but i have changed it with no joy.
I have changed plugs, fuel pump, tank sender, fpr cant get to the bottom of itPossibly the b8's fouling up occasionally as my fuelling is rich at some points?
Anyway i have given the old girl a clean up, needed a bit of tlc after a few months in garage.
Looking good fella.
Got to love RTOC tunning £35 rad jobs a goodun.
Looking good mate look forward to a blast out in it. Cheers for last night running mint today just gouin out for a drive rack some miles up .
I'd put tyraps around all those silicon vac pipes. I did some bench testing of actuators a few years back, and at about 1 bar they started blowing raspberries
Will do Andy, its on the 'to do' list
I recall my aei pipe flying off at 1 bar when i pressurised the system a while back, thats firmly zip tied on now!
peak charge temps of 92deg at wot/flat out
Still have random mis-fire/occasional bogging. Had this problem since i fitted the piper
285, no idea why as it starts & runs mint 90% of the time.
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Jon, check the dizzy gear is neither 180 degrees out or one tooth out one way or the other... Shouldn't take long to check just to make sure.
Btw, I wouldn't normally bother but that dash is a candidate for being sprayed - any colour than the current OE. Blurgh.
Ill check the drive again but as far as i can remember it was correct. Just seems to be a random bog down in first at low rpm pulling away, if you rev it hard it clears its throat then its OK.
Agreed dash/doorcards arent the best of colours
Long time no update
Well i fixed the bogging problem, new set of plugs and a regap to .5mm seemed to do the job!
Shortly after the gearbox decided that enough is enough, diff bearings are making a horrible noise so im planning on rebuilding it myself over winter
Mot has ran out aswell, after digging at a little rust scab on the o/s cill revealed that it has rotted from the inside out
Before - Grot fest
Mid way, still needs a bit of work but not too bad for my novice fabircation skills. Does look a bit funny in pic think its the angle its taken, the patch curves to match the original cill OK. Will need a minor bit of filler but not the end of the world
New sticker for back window too
Time for another update.
Welding is finished, Big thanks to Kris M for popping down & using his pmt welding skills to finish the job off.
After some filler & stonechip, should look presentable
No probs mate, looks good as new
thats the game mate
Finally finished the cill, not perfect but good enough for the van. Hammered a load of paint on with rattle cans and the finish actually flatted back well with 1200, half decent shine after a quick polish
Hopefully get it in for mot this week and back on the road, cant wait
Took it for mot on sat, straight thru no advisorys
Need to get the gearbox changed asap, on its last legs at moment!
Class mate
how many boxes has it killed? i take it there tired before they go in and then chuffed after a few months.. has it not got to the point where its easier to recon one than keep swapping?
Ive broke 3 boxes last year
Vans looking coooool mate, top job
Yes mate, glad to see the PMT welding delivered at the MOT
Good stuff pal
Cheers all
Have been pretty busy over the last week, gearbox finally died so had to sort it.
Here we go again..
Nice metal filings in box, gear oil was silver when i dropped it out?!
All back together with new box (Thanks to the man Kris m!), spot the subtle differences. Done away with the degas chamber on the cooling system, seen this mod on Rob@backyards ph1 & Scoffs old c1j setup.
The cooling system is very simple now with no carb base/inlet cooling, only needing seven hoses in total. Its very similar to the ph1 setup, works absolutely fine.
I have also painted the inlet manifold heatshield with crackle black paint and have blanked off the port in the middle of the carb body for the actuator.
The actuator is now plumbed into the port on the end of the compressor housing. I was never too keen on the petrol vapour coming out the bleed valve right above the exhaust manifold, it certainly destroyed the old silver paint on the inlet manifold heatshield over a few miles!
Carb looks quite minimalistic now with only fuel hose & hose on the end of the enrichment block, ideal if i need to remove it to rejet. I have also renewed the engine wiring loom as it was tired & have generally cleaned up everything. Chrome parts have had a good bufty up
Next mod is .63 back end on the t28 & see if i can up the boost to 25lbs
Beast
Had the van on the weighbridge earlier. 920kg with a few tools and 1/4 tank of juice, 1000kg with me in it. Not as light as i thought it was!
Thats perfect weight for the Outlaw Shootout drag race or the ESC mate!
I'd be up for it if I had a couple more hundred ponies
Hmmm, can we see an engine conversion?
Not all about the ponies, there's one Civic entered that only does 13's. Although think you could squeeze a few more out of it!I'd be up for it if I had a couple more hundred ponies
Think it'll be about consistancey and getting off the line, also its HKS day before so maybe few of them will have issues from that!
A few more cc's & 16v might be on the cards soonHmmm, can we see an engine conversion?
Might try and up the wick a little bit on the current setup for this season mark, might be a few more ponies in there?? Still havent upped the boost over 22lb yet, need to pull my finger out and do some more mods to stop the float chamber emptying! 2.1mm needle is not enough.
Tryed a set of kris m's cup steels on at the weekend, need to get mine refurbed & fitted for the bog standard van look! Cant decide on silver or white powdercoat though??
im loving those tyres
what model are they, i see that they are michelin
Track slicks from what it looks like mate
where do you find a set of cup wheels?would love a set!the van is ,well , o my god,amazing!good effort all the way! what a great bit of fun!
Cup wheels are very rare and expensive.... different ofset to standard steel wheels, came from the Renault 5 cup car series....where do you find a set of cup wheels?would love a set!the van is ,well , o my god,amazing!good effort all the way! what a great bit of fun!
(Let me guess THE DEALER's next post)... It just so happens I've got a set somewhere I could let you have for a few £££Cup wheels are very rare and expensive.... different ofset to standard steel wheels, came from the Renault 5 cup car series....
Lol sold my 3 sets with my old cup car....(Let me guess THE DEALER's next post)... It just so happens I've got a set somewhere I could let you have for a few £££
I got my set off Sam Fish ages ago, just need to pull my finger out and get them refurbed.
If they weren't so rare id get them banded out to 7" wide. Im actually tempted to get a set of gtt spare wheels banded for the deep dish steel look like the pair i have for my drag radials..
amazing work mate happty days
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