Mini Rebuild...

[AlanS1]

The speedo drive hole is used as the filling point only as it is far easier to get to on my car.

 

As i did strip and clean, fit new bearings,seals and a new Quaife on my gearbox i know that it was totally empty on mine. I then measured out the 2.4ltrs.

 

If i was just topping up then you would still have to remove the fill/level plug to ensure that you do not over fill. However i would still top up via my speedo drive hole. Doing it this way i also know straight away when i have enough oil in as there is not anything like a pipe etc blocking the fill/level hole.

 

Like mentioned everyone to their own.  

[@ndy]

Is the speedo drive at the same height as the fill plug then? It should take 2.4L IIRC.

 

^^This^^

The speedo drive hole is used as the filling point only as it is far easier to get to on my car.

 

As i did strip and clean, fit new bearings,seals and a new Quaife on my gearbox i know that it was totally empty on mine. I then measured out the 2.4ltrs.

 

If i was just topping up then you would still have to remove the fill/level plug to ensure that you do not over fill. However i would still top up via my speedo drive hole. Doing it this way i also know straight away when i have enough oil in as there is not anything like a pipe etc blocking the fill/level hole.

 

Like mentioned everyone to their own.

 

Sounds practical.... Will give this a go next time 

[Alex B]

Had yesterday off work, it give myself a fighting chance of being done in time for thunder in the park .

Start the morning off around 10:30ish with bleeding the coolant. The seloc guide wasn't overly helpful, so a quick couple of phone calls with the oracle (Gav) and I was clear on how to do it.

Oil cooler mounting, this was the first attempt and it sat to high

Quick rethink and it now fits comfortably

Took the car for a quick couple of laps round the block, seems to drive fine.

 

Air filter back on.

Rear clam back on

The bay

 

Running a lot healthier now

[@ndy]

1 week to go Alex..... Looking good

[DeanB]

fantastic Alex. well done mate.

[Meister]

Good work Alex...you've put some effort into that!

[russelld]

Well done Alex, keep this one topped up TAGL :-)

[Alex B]

Well put the last few bits back on today and went for a little drive.

Interior, any excuse to show of the beautiful yet somewhat dirty seats.

Boot/bonnet on, pain in the ass to line up.

 

Just a few finishing touches left now, one of these is sorting the cam timing out.

[Martin R]

Alex, good work. I still have the timing gear if you need it?

[Alex B]

Alex, good work. I still have the timing gear if you need it?

Thanks Martin, I have a set of dti's now, and have borrowed Alan's frames, hoping to get it done tomorrow however depends if I get called out to work or not.

[John FISH Curtis]

Well done Alex, should see you next weekend.

[Alex B]

Cam timing done this afternoon much better just need to find a decent map to use until remapping.

[Martin R]

Cam timing done this afternoon much better just need to find a decent map to use until remapping.

 

Alex, can you get in touch with the last owner and get his map or get it off Emerald if it was done there?

[Austintaff]

Alex, Didn't know it needed full replacement! Really impressed with what you have done! I've just about sussed out how to use a sponge but spanners!!!! Fingers crossed all is well for next weekend?

[Alex B]

Alex, can you get in touch with the last owner and get his map or get it off Emerald if it was done there?

Unfortunately not Martin.

Previously ran off standard ecu with VVC it's now running my solid cams.

It shouldn't be too hard to sort, I was playing around with them yesterday as it power delivery was very hesitant in each map. First thing to try is my Northampton motorsport map.