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Originally Posted by
James5
Phil, the quality of the work you are putting in is fantastic a real credit to you matey, no bodge jobs at all, all done with patience and time taken.
Just noticed in your engine bay that you are missing the carb overflow vacum pipe:D that would normally disappear down the front of the engine
funny enough mate i noticed that i had forgot that last week :rob: think i may have some red vacuum hose left if not i have black or will just buy another length in red
thanks for the comment mate i do get itchy to cut corners to get it finished quicker but i know i will regret it when its finished and only have to do it again :agree:
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A Few More Hours Work On Tuesday Night
Bracket Made For Single Wiper
Battery Now In
Tdc Lead Now Moved
Washer Bottle Now In Place And In The Process Of Making A Bracket To Hold In Place
Should Receive The Air Filter Tomorrow
CAR ALSO LOOKING VERY NICE AND DUSTY :sad2:
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benj88
unreal
thank you mate :agree:
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Phil, yet again more quality work, when you have finished yours I have a few things that need doing on mine:D don't suppose you fancy making me an air filter box similar to yours:D:agree:
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James5
Phil, yet again more quality work, when you have finished yours I have a few things that need doing on mine:D don't suppose you fancy making me an air filter box similar to yours:D:agree:
no worries mate as long as you supply the material and are good at making teas i will make it for you :)
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philr5t
no worries mate as long as you supply the material and are good at making teas i will make it for you :)
Sounds good to me:agree:
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new filter arrived today will fit tomorrow and upload some more progress pics :)
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philr5t
new filter arrived today will fit tomorrow and upload some more progress pics :)
Looking good like the look of tjhe end piece on that filter reminds me of an aircraft engine:agree:
Now get back into that garage and give me some update pics :)
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a few more hours work yesterday
filter now fitted nightmare never again
charge cooler electrics all connected up just awaiting a live feed
knock sensor re routed again and is much neater completely hidden now
99% of origional loom in scuttle removed now as it was ****e so decided to make my own loom half way through it
some pictures, dont look like i have done alot but it will be finished soon i can smell it in the air
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I want to see this flat out up the pod when finished. Nice work phil like the air box
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rs250nut
I want to see this flat out up the pod when finished. Nice work phil like the air box
cheers mate flat out all the way it is :burnrubber:
just been reading your thread again mate looking forward to seeing yours go as well mate top stuff
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what kind of filter is that phil? i want a beefy one, iv been looking at the group N cosworth ones but wonderd if any were does cheaper than £110?
cars looking great aswell mate :smokin:
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benj88
what kind of filter is that phil? i want a beefy one, iv been looking at the group N cosworth ones but wonderd if any were does cheaper than £110?
cars looking great aswell mate :smokin:
its a k+n filter mate it is red but flash changes the colour in the picture its an extreme model
cheers bud phil :)
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had a touch and managed to get some time off work this week to get as much done to the 5 as poss as i really want it finished now i set myself a list of jobs to do when i started and there were 132 on the list :eek: and i have now marked off 104 jobs so at the end of this week i am hoping to get the list down to about 10 jobs left which can only be done once the car is back from the body shop
engine bay now complete
carpet now complete
will try and add more pics buy the end of the week as i will be at the surrey meet tomorrow :beer: :drunk:
charge cooler electrics now connected and have been on test :agree: it works
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Phil, Looking good, can finally see the end of the tunnel:laugh:
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James5
Phil, Looking good, can finally see the end of the tunnel:laugh:
i shaw can mate i feel really confident that it will be ready sometime before the end of this month
i was having a chat with my dad last night and told him i am sh*ting my pants thinking about firing it up :scared:
his reply was you son are a big pus*y a bit of fuel and some electrics fu*king sorted :laugh:
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philr5t
i shaw can mate i feel really confident that it will be ready sometime before the end of this month
i was having a chat with my dad last night and told him i am sh*ting my pants thinking about firing it up :scared:
his reply was you son are a big pus*y a bit of fuel and some electrics fu*king sorted :laugh:
your old mans right mate, yourll be fine. :agree:
shes looking good mate
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looking great:agree::agree:
i really do like your chargecooler idea in the scuttle area:cool: im sure anybody who does a bigger engine conversion will find that really useful:cooter:
keep at it;)
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HAndy
looking great:agree::agree:
i really do like your chargecooler idea in the scuttle area:cool: im sure anybody who does a bigger engine conversion will find that really useful:cooter:
keep at it;)
thanks mate i was quite lucky it fit in there but it has come out really well :)
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a few more pictures of my car and the progress dash wheels and door locks as jobs next on the list :)
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Everything looking so fresh and new. Well done mate!;)
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phase i 16 v turbo
Everything looking so fresh and new. Well done mate!;)
cheers mate the new front and rear lights i got from you are spot on mate :agree:
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spent some more time on the 5 today had problems with bleeding the breaks and found out it was the master cylinder in the end new one now fitted brakes now bled and painted
tempory wheels now on
my plan is to get the car finished now by the end of this month or as close as poss so i can get it back to the body shop for some final touches and then start putting some miles on it early next year
here is what jobs i now have left to do out of 135 i started with
connect up gear linkage NEEDS SOME GRINDING 1 HOUR
turn inside door handles round 20 MINUTES
connect up solenoids to pop both fron doors open A GOOD EVENINGS WORK
fit carbon door cards 1-2 HOURS :coffee:
fit new plazma face o.e gauges 20 MINUTES
bolt in 2 x seats and subframes 1 HOUR IF NO DRIILING IS NEEDED
bolt in harnesses 10 MINUTES
fit new snap off boss and steering wheel 10 MINUTES
fit rear campus windows 1 HOUR :coffee:
fit new window/door and boot rubbers 1 HOUR MAX
buy and fit vacuum tube for carb overflow 30 SECONDS :ashamed:
finish carbon dash i.e wiring looms/gauges/toggle switches and buttons A LONG TIME:scratch:
fit turbo timer and rev limmiter 1 MAYBE 2 HOURS
connect up 2 x ian s gauges 1-2 HOURS :smokin: depending on where i route them
buy and have fitted a new front screen NOT ME :cooter:
fill up with engine oil/gear box oil and coolant and bleed the sytem 1 HOUR
get exhaust made and fitted :scratch::scratch::scratch: A DAY involving a trailer or flat bed
START THE CAR :agree::agree::agree:
not long now car is really looking smart well pleased with the out come
here are some pics of the wheels and the single wiper done also tonight
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i wish i had a decent camera or get the car outside for pictures :sad2:
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Looking good Phil, car looks a little high :laugh::agree:
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James5
Looking good Phil, car looks a little high :laugh::agree:
Must be getting ready for some 4x4 action. :eek:
Looking good mate. :agree::agree:
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philr5t
cheers mate the new front and rear lights i got from you are spot on mate :agree:
Always a pleasure. Keep up the good work.
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Logg
Must be getting ready for some 4x4 action. :eek:
Looking good mate. :agree::agree:
:laugh::laugh::laugh: designed this way for better air flow
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Cough Cough Phil you lazy git you finished it yet:laugh:
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great result tonight managed to get all electrics working again head lights side lights brake lights interior light and indicators
tomorrow evening i plan to fill the engine up with oil and crank it over wont be firing it up just yet as i have now found a fault with the fuel pump think its my wiring :laugh: not the end of the world
not to long now :sad2: will add more pics asap :agree:
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Are you bringing it to Surrey meet?
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phase i 16 v turbo
Are you bringing it to Surrey meet?
i would love to but i dont think i will have the time to finish it :cry:
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i really wish i had the time/money and motivation to make my 5 this mint but its just not there.
keep it up and really looking forward to see the finished product!!! :agree:
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I was at a similar point a few weeks ago, i found myself almost searching for things to do as if i didnt want to go drive it lol.
2 years of not having it got to me i think. Its as much about working on it as it is owning/driving it. You gotta bite the bullet though and get it on the road, trust me it'll be worth it, nothing better than getting to a meet with it too.
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jimmy_b
i really wish i had the time/money and motivation to make my 5 this mint but its just not there.
keep it up and really looking forward to see the finished product!!! :agree:
cheers jimmy it has taken a long stressfull time but i am almost there now its just remembering where everything goes :wasntme::wasntme:
i loved your car on the borbets when they were standard i have a picture on my lap top somewhere of when i photo shoped a mates borbet on my car one of the best rims in my opinion but i wish they were in 15"
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Tony Walker
I was at a similar point a few weeks ago, i found myself almost searching for things to do as if i didnt want to go drive it lol.
2 years of not having it got to me i think. Its as much about working on it as it is owning/driving it. You gotta bite the bullet though and get it on the road, trust me it'll be worth it, nothing better than getting to a meet with it too.
i think your spot on with what you say mate its just lack of time for me as i also have a beautiful baby daughter who also requires time i will get there though ;)
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philr5t
cheers jimmy it has taken a long stressfull time but i am almost there now its just remembering where everything goes :wasntme::wasntme:
i loved your car on the borbets when they were standard i have a picture on my lap top somewhere of when i photo shoped a mates borbet on my car one of the best rims in my opinion but i wish they were in 15"
Hmm does look good how about a nice set of Azevs A's to finish it off would look sexy
http://www.wheels.uk.com/acatalog/azev-a_lg.jpg
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James5
If only there was some for sale James, iv been looking for a set of a or c's for a looong time, il get some one day :)
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i love azev a's always have done and always fancied them on my 5 as i am a big fan of a star shaped 5 spoke the only problem is i want a real big deep dish to make the 5 look as wide as poss these are what i think i will go for but they will probably set me back near £1,500 all in give or take but they are a 3 piece billet alloy
http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/wheels/.../billet_40.jpg
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similar to mine:)
had mine refurbish by image but that cost £££££s too
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Hi have always had a soft spot for these bad boys.
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IANMM
similar to mine:)
had mine refurbish by image but that cost £££££s too
i think image probably are one of the best wheel manufactors out there i just wish i could get these without the bolts round the edge
a friend of mine has told me if i go to there factory with a pocket full of cash they will do me a really good deal so when i have more money i will make a trip up there :eek:
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yeah there good blokes there...only2 mins from where i live:)
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some more good progress made tonight on my 5 with fault finding
found the cause to the engine not cranking over on the key which was a dodgey connection in the white electrical block behind the passenger headlight engine now cranks perfect which is all now lubed up with oil
next problem was no spark turned out to be the king lead not on properly lol :rob:
now have a good strong spark
gear linkage now connected with short shift kit in place struggled getting 5th gear but was getting all other gears extended the linkage rod and bingo all 5 gears
hand brake finally connected up and feels good have set it on about 5 notches on ratchet
only job i couldnt finish tonight was a problem with the fuel pump it seems my brand new uprated fuel pump is a dud one :scratch: but i still have a fault with not getting a live feed down to the pump ran a quick test and i have a live feed to the fuel pump relay so i will now need to test a bit further tomorrow night
will up date more pictures when some nicer jobs are done :agree:
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philr5t
some more good progress made tonight on my 5 with fault finding
found the cause to the engine not cranking over on the key which was a dodgey connection in the white electrical block behind the passenger headlight engine now cranks perfect which is all now lubed up with oil
next problem was no spark turned out to be the king lead not on properly lol :rob:
now have a good strong spark
gear linkage now connected with short shift kit in place struggled getting 5th gear but was getting all other gears extended the linkage rod and bingo all 5 gears
hand brake finally connected up and feels good have set it on about 5 notches on ratchet
only job i couldnt finish tonight was a problem with the fuel pump it seems my brand new uprated fuel pump is a dud one :scratch: but i still have a fault with not getting a live feed down to the pump ran a quick test and i have a live feed to the fuel pump relay so i will now need to test a bit further tomorrow night
will up date more pictures when some nicer jobs are done :agree:
Good to speak last night on the phone matey glad you got to the bottom of the niggly problems, as you said last night the fuel pump sounds like a dud if it's not running straight of the battery. I would aslo check out your dodgey wiring as well to the fuel pump if your not getting a feed to the pump (it's the white wire from the relay that provideds the positive feed to the fuel pump that is after the relay has clicked a live feed to it that is). Might be worth when you get your new pump just to test it before you put it on and then when installed bridge the fuel pump relay from red to white for constant live feed just to make sure you can hear the pump fire up only do this for a few secs you really don't want to run a dry pump.
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"Found the cause to the engine not cranking over on the key which was a dodgey connection in the white electrical block behind the passenger headlight engine now cranks perfect which is all now lubed up with oil"
The connector of death :p
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phase i 16 v turbo
"Found the cause to the engine not cranking over on the key which was a dodgey connection in the white electrical block behind the passenger headlight engine now cranks perfect which is all now lubed up with oil"
The connector of death :p
indeed mate a real bad design :mad:
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James5
Good to speak last night on the phone matey glad you got to the bottom of the niggly problems, as you said last night the fuel pump sounds like a dud if it's not running straight of the battery. I would aslo check out your dodgey wiring as well to the fuel pump if your not getting a feed to the pump (it's the white wire from the relay that provideds the positive feed to the fuel pump that is after the relay has clicked a live feed to it that is). Might be worth when you get your new pump just to test it before you put it on and then when installed bridge the fuel pump relay from red to white for constant live feed just to make sure you can hear the pump fire up only do this for a few secs you really don't want to run a dry pump.
called up gsf today and explained the fault with the brand new fuel pump and they are going to try and get a new one delivered to me today if they dont say it snowing to much for them to drive here will check the pump first and then try and find the wiring fault once the pumps working i will only have my door locks and the dash to finish and then i will have my project finished :):):):):):):):):):)