Re: good old, jobs to do thread

**clee** · 24-07-2010, 14:50

5 proper builds

**tonesGTT** · 24-07-2010, 16:16

New top rad hose and an oil change. Simples.

**jaffa** · 26-07-2010, 20:37

Originally Posted by clee

5 proper builds

yeah about as rare as matt black gta's................

**Jessop** · 29-07-2010, 11:03

good news,

Managed to get the weekend off work = finally!..

however, car still needs quite a bit of work lol, should be done for then though. All is good

Looking forward to keeping the loud pedal on the floor through the devils elbow once again.

**D4WNO** · 29-07-2010, 13:40

Originally Posted by Jessop

Managed to get the weekend off work = finally!..

I told you! Perseverance is key

**Markey Mark (BD)** · 29-07-2010, 17:10

Well my campus is all done now, back running and driving again.

Lets just hope it holds together next weekend, if so all i need to do is fill it up drive it to Mallory.

**jamie_8** · 29-07-2010, 18:58

all i got to do is put a tent, sleeping bag and a few beers in the back of vw, and wave goodbye to the Renault when i leave

**car.crash** · 29-07-2010, 20:55

sweet FA. im ready

**bod 182** · 31-07-2010, 17:29

Suspension parts incomplete won,t be fitted now
Re map not done
Brakes not done

will be driving sensibly

**James5** · 05-08-2010, 15:47

Originally Posted by James5

Jobs Done

- Replaced engine with Rebuilt block,
- Piper 285 cam and vernier fitted,
- Sorted low oil pressure problem with thanks to RTOC,
- Water Pump replaced,
- New Valeo Clutch fitted,
- New H/G fitted,
- Rear brake pads
- Handbrake lever adjusted,
- Sort Side exit out,
- Replaced coilover springs with stiffer 550lbs version,
- Front jack points welded,
- Removed downpipe to attack the very stiff Lambda Bung
- Renewed connections on sump level indicator and OE oil pressure gauge aswell,
- Turbo replaced with a working unit,
- MOT - Pass no advisories

Jobs left to do for national day

- Set carb up for boost wanting to run using LM-2,

Pretty much ready now for Nat Day, been testing AFR's and looking good as it 12.1 @WOT

All above now done but....

Gone and snapped 2 fecking water pump bolts (well snapped the caps of and the feckers are not coming out of the head, I have no access to heat, no access to mig welder, mole grips have now rounded thread hanging out of

, going to buy some Stilsons and see if it helps, any ideas? as I don't want to snap them of flush to the head.

Be going in the zafira at this rate, have no time to play 5 next week as really busy with work got next friday off for last minute preparation you know the ole checks of fluids, as the car etc...

**car.crash** · 05-08-2010, 16:31

Bring the car to mine James as I have a mig here and a well lit garage if it's evening.

**philr5t** · 05-08-2010, 16:35

Originally Posted by car.crash

Bring the car to mine James as I have a mig here and a well lit garage if it's evening.

nice to have such a helpful member is it ok if i can drop my car off to be finished

many thanks mate phil

**car.crash** · 05-08-2010, 16:37

Yep pop it in aswell. Plenty of tools here.

**James5** · 05-08-2010, 16:38

Mark, that is a fantastic offer unfortunatly I am going to have to decline, the 5 will not keep enough coolant in to get the fecking 5 to you, unless I pull over every ,mile and top it up

**philr5t** · 05-08-2010, 16:42

Originally Posted by James5

Mark, that is a fantastic offer unfortunatly I am going to have to decline, the 5 will not keep enough coolant in to get the fecking 5 to you, unless I pull over every ,mile and top it up

pull over every mile is that not normal then with a 5

**Logg** · 05-08-2010, 16:43

Originally Posted by James5

Mark, that is a fantastic offer unfortunatly I am going to have to decline, the 5 will not keep enough coolant in to get the fecking 5 to you, unless I pull over every ,mile and top it up

You can do it just plan your route past as many RTOCers to top up on the way.

**bod 182** · 05-08-2010, 18:08

Drink plenty of water before you go then u can stop and have a waz and fill it up

**jesus in the seat of a 5** · 05-08-2010, 21:10

Originally Posted by James5

Mark, that is a fantastic offer unfortunatly I am going to have to decline, the 5 will not keep enough coolant in to get the fecking 5 to you, unless I pull over every ,mile and top it up

ill supply constant holy water if it means that grey carpet comes to me for free jay..

**allanr5gtt** · 05-08-2010, 21:46

Originally Posted by GanJaMan

I am in desparate need of an RTOC SW meet

I think there is something wrong with my bottom end which i don't know how to fix. I would love to jump in your car with you if you have a spare seat going, mine is feckered

how are you getting on bud?

**James5** · 06-08-2010, 15:31

Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5

ill supply constant holy water if it means that grey carpet comes to me for free jay..

Feck me forgot about the carpet, remind me on friday and i will dig it out.

Turning back to my 5 sorted the water leak, well it's stopped leaking coolant anyway and I also made my dizzy shaft adjustable as I had an annoying bog / hesitation at 2500rpm since timing in the piper 285 cam to which I was prob a tooth out on the dizzy gear but having the dizzy adjustable enabled me to move the cap around to get rid

.

**Gttnutter** · 10-08-2010, 15:28

tuesday 10th and its looking like my 5 wont be making it

big discs need swapping over
4 tyres fitted to wheels
block needs pulling out stripping down and swapping over to new block
build up head and block
put back in and plum it up

With todays drizzle all day, time is getting shorter and shorter!

**andyrg** · 10-08-2010, 16:29

I have a mount issue, the Gearbox mount is Shafted, Booo Hisss all in hand tho i have a new one on its way and a 5th gearbox mount fitted i hope

AG

**Markey Mark (BD)** · 10-08-2010, 17:17

I'm now just waiting for the turbo to come back from being repaired, once its back its back on and check to see if all is ok. Then its time to clean it.

**Markey Mark (BD)** · 10-08-2010, 17:17

Originally Posted by Gttnutter

tuesday 10th and its looking like my 5 wont be making it

big discs need swapping over
4 tyres fitted to wheels
block needs pulling out stripping down and swapping over to new block
build up head and block
put back in and plum it up

With todays drizzle all day, time is getting shorter and shorter!

Still got 2 more days mate, maybe we'll get a dry day out of the 2 to crack on with it.

**Rob@Backyardracing** · 10-08-2010, 17:59

Going to give mine a good clean and blow the dust of and get the polish out, fill her up, oh and tune the radio then im ready to go...

Ive recently tho just re done the head gasket simply because i kept smelling coolant and i just couldnt find a leak anywhere, it started last summer and i know it will bug me so last thing to do was gasket and its sorted

.. My fueling has kinda gone all ****y while its been sat there for the last 10months, dont want to start messing setting it up so guna leave it..

**Bass J** · 10-08-2010, 20:35

Fill the car with petrol and leave

..not bringing the turbo'd clio ..ill be in a silver mk2 clio with white williams wheels

ill be there saturday for defo ...not a clue for sunday tho lol ..hope to meet some of ya'll

**J8TRO** · 10-08-2010, 22:07

Noticed oil on the top of the turbo today from the oil feed. the little bugger has split on the 90 degree bend hard pipe that returns down to the turbo. Guess i'm off down to pirtec tomorrow to see if it can be replaced, or on a hunt for a replacement.

If anyone can help let me know, it has the female connections at both ends not male, but there are plenty of adapters to fit the turbo and top of oil pressure sender.

Ian MM has already given me a std one, so will be using that if all else fails and i can get it to fit

Damn cars.......

**Rob@Backyardracing** · 10-08-2010, 22:19

Well been over at my old folks to clean the GT.. Interior done, 2nd stage polish done, just need waxing now and couple bits sorting then im done..

**Kris M** · 10-08-2010, 22:26

bloody hell rob......Sweeeeettttttt !!!!!

**Big Steve - Raider** · 10-08-2010, 22:31

Christ on a Bike Rob!? Is their any end to your talent?!

Drag Car's & Now Show cars?!

Looks like the Show & Shine competition will be tough this year!!!

**The new Bill J** · 10-08-2010, 22:34

Jeez! It's not often you see a red gtt looking like that. Fair play

**Rob@Backyardracing** · 10-08-2010, 22:39

Thanks guys...

.. well last year i did the same old polish and spent about 2 mins with a vac inside and won best original interior..

.. Not fussed tho..

Just happy to get it out and bring it along as it never gets used and just sits in that little garage...

**J8TRO** · 10-08-2010, 22:39

Lush........nice one Rob

**Spooky** · 11-08-2010, 00:01

Ill have it off you Rob

**Markey Mark (BD)** · 11-08-2010, 15:17

Originally Posted by Gttnutter

tuesday 10th and its looking like my 5 wont be making it

big discs need swapping over
4 tyres fitted to wheels
block needs pulling out stripping down and swapping over to new block
build up head and block
put back in and plum it up

With todays drizzle all day, time is getting shorter and shorter!

Looks like your 5 will be making it now mate.

Me and Rich just spent the morning stripping his old engine out, swaping all the components over to new engine and then fitted it in. R

uns lovelely so looks like it'll be making for its first time at Nat Day (missed last 2)

Just need to clean it now Rich!!

**James5** · 11-08-2010, 16:44

Originally Posted by Markey Mark (BD)

Looks like your 5 will be making it now mate.

Me and Rich just spent the morning stripping his old engine out, swaping all the components over to new engine and then fitted it in. R

uns lovelely so looks like it'll be making for its first time at Nat Day (missed last 2)

Just need to clean it now Rich!!

Top work lads, look forward to seeing you all Saturday

**Brigsy** · 11-08-2010, 17:01

Ph1 looks stunning Rob

My jalopys are nearly ready to go, gtt just needs a clean/fuel, van is brimmed with fuel & packed

**Matt Cole** · 11-08-2010, 17:01

Originally Posted by MATT C Ringworm Tuning

Fit cam belt and all ancialliaries - done
Fit new water pump - done
Sort windscreen surround rust - not done
Fit new rear calipers and discs - not done
Fit new radiator - not done
Plumb in oil cooler - not done
Check fueling - done
Paint wheels - not done
Oil and filter change - done
Fit Front wheel bearing - done
Wash and wax - not done

Done

cock

**Big Steve - Raider** · 11-08-2010, 17:11

Originally Posted by Brigsy

My jalopys are nearly ready to go...

**Gttnutter** · 11-08-2010, 21:59

Originally Posted by Markey Mark (BD)

Looks like your 5 will be making it now mate.

Me and Rich just spent the morning stripping his old engine out, swaping all the components over to new engine and then fitted it in. R

uns lovelely so looks like it'll be making for its first time at Nat Day (missed last 2)

Just need to clean it now Rich!!

It made it last year i think ? it just never makes pod

and i will think about cleaning it, might just leave it the dog sh!te look just ot anoy you

**Markey Mark (BD)** · 12-08-2010, 15:33

Originally Posted by Gttnutter

It made it last year i think ? it just never makes pod

and i will think about cleaning it, might just leave it the dog sh!te look just ot anoy you

Oh yeah it did, must be my memory!

Don't be a lazy git, you were moaning on how it didn't look like how you got it originally so get out there and clean it.

**R5TURBORON** · 12-08-2010, 22:52

ive had a smell of fuel inside the car found fuel around the sender. removed the pipes and undone the locking ring to find that someone had put the seal between the locking ring and sender. so cleaned everything up and fitted the seal between the tank and sender and tightened the lock ring. fitted the pipes and no more leak

to cap it all off a garage had done a repair on the fuel tank last year when the last owner had it grrrrrrr

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