Dr H 37 Posted July 8, 2015 But half the fun of an S1 Exige is running an engine that sounds like a bag of spanners and might give up at a moments notice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin R 41 Posted July 8, 2015 Jon, looks excellent. That bottom left corner is where you get corrosion if any. I presume you are fitting a PRT? If you are, in the joining pipe where the rad return hose exits the sill, fit a drain off. It will make draining the coolant a lot easier in future. Its a PITA to keep disconnecting the pipes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyfox 48 Posted July 8, 2015 Yes I will and that's a great idea Martin, thanks buddy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KurtB 37 Posted July 9, 2015 But half the fun of an S1 Exige is running an engine that sounds like a bag of spanners and might give up at a moments notice So true! Every journey starts with planning a route where I can pop into a mates for a brew, WHEN the inevitable happens. Mines only done 40k Jonny... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr H 37 Posted July 9, 2015 So true! Every journey starts with planning a route where I can pop into a mates for a brew, WHEN the inevitable happens. Mines only done 40k Jonny... It's the piston slap when cold and the grumpy idle that makes it sound dodgy. But you have to admit Kurt, when they are on song they sound ace! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin R 41 Posted July 9, 2015 When rebuilt properly there is a lot less piston slap when cold. I expect it gets worse as the mileage and wear on the sides of the pistons increases. The crap rod angle on a 1.8K does not help as well. Mine sounds a treat now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KurtB 37 Posted July 10, 2015 Agreed Martin. Mines actually been tweaked by Scholar to Evo II spec, 1.9 with a theoretical 220bhp. It's lost a lot of its VHPDness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyfox 48 Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) And now available as a musicalhttps://vimeo.com/134940490 So fuel tank out. Some more cleaning up, shot blasting, Zinc and POR 15 coating... Edited September 28, 2017 by jonnyfox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulJ 9 Posted July 10, 2015 DJ Fox that is brilliant. Love it ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mambosasa 6 Posted July 10, 2015 I am stunned. Amazing work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyfox 48 Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) Cheers buddy So far just cleaning the back down 10-12 hours. Sanding and painting still to do..... I may have been out with the total hours from the earlier post lol Edited July 10, 2015 by jonnyfox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis 3 Posted July 11, 2015 Hi q quick question, when cleaning the tub, you mention, tooth paste a dremel etc. Can you go in to more detail, I have tried the magic sponges and some very mild polish but some staining remains, toothpast may be the answer? Can you go through exactly how you cleaning it (step by step) Cheers Den Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyfox 48 Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) Depends, the front was worse then the back Dennis. Colegate toothpaste and a toothbrush. Brake & clutch cleaner with a green scouring pad and toothbrush. Sponge & water Stanley blade window scraper. Colegate toothpaste and a green scouring followed by a toothbrush. Magic sponge and water. Repeat if necessary The green scouring pads were from a pack of three from Morrisons. Obviously try on an area you can't see first. Dremmel with a fine wire brush wheel on a low speed as a last resort. If you see any sign of a darker silver STOP. Edited July 11, 2015 by jonnyfox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyfox 48 Posted July 11, 2015 Thinking about getting this to replace my bulkhead heat shield..... http://www.agriemach.com/c7-heat-and-sound-insulation/c92-heat-sound-collection/p383-aluminised-heat-barrier-1-2-metre-x-1-metre-wide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
