S1 Type 49 Elise Refresh

[Badger02]

Back on the ground finally, and all front suspension bolts torqued up 

[Badger02]

Rear clam is off 

[Lithopsian]

Going to be ready just in time for some spring driving?

[Badger02]

1 hour ago, Lithopsian said:

Going to be ready just in time for some spring driving?

well, my original target was end of March, but probably end of April now (I hope).

[Badger02]

So, have made a start on stripping down the rear suspension ready to do the same as I did on the front

[Badger02]

Splitting the tie rod ball joint on passenger side has so far defeated me. Its not a tapered joint so should just drop out with a tap with a hammer. Tried a BJ splitter as per photo, but I don't think it's the right tool for this job. Going to try applying heat in the area around the bolt and see if that works.

[Badger02]

Tie rod ball joint is out after applying heat and it came out with a few taps from my hammer

[Badger02]

Drivshafts are out. The drivers side gearbox seal has been weeping ever since I bought the car in 2021, but I'll do both sides 

[Badger02]

Bulkhead heatshield is ok, but rest has disintegrated so will need replacing 

[MrWill]

3 hours ago, Badger02 said:

Drivshafts are out. The drivers side gearbox seal has been weeping ever since I bought the car in 2021, but I'll do both sides 

Great progress continues. Can I share some experince with the driveshaft seals (?). Many of the current seals are it appears,  not made to the same tolerances as the ones your car came with and can leak even if correctly fitted. Makes prepping the surfaces extra important. I personally didn't get on with elise parts upgraded seals. I'd recommend the oem seals and soak them well  before fitting, letting the excess drip out over the next few days until it stopped... and giving them a better chance of sealing thereafter. Alternatively I'm sure there's a seloc thread saying there's some honda gearbox seals which fit v. well and are top quality.  Oh and I couldn't find a socket correctly sized to tap the seals in with but the old seals fit perfectly inside a new roll of gaffa tape, which I attached to an old engine mount to tap the new seals in through the passenger rear sub-frame. (Or...just have the right tool ! 🤣) Some thoughts and ideas to help you on your way. Keep up the good work 👍

[Badger02]

Thanks for the advice. I bought the uprated seals from EP, hmmm.

I assume you mean soak in gearbox oil?

Is there a right tool then ?

[MrWill]

9 hours ago, Badger02 said:

Thanks for the advice. I bought the uprated seals from EP, hmmm.

I assume you mean soak in gearbox oil?

Is there a right tool then ?

I suspect there's a drift which fits perfectly but needs-must and I went all blue peter on it. Those are the RP ones I used initially. Like I said they didn't work for me but that's just my one experience and likewise i could have messed up fitting. I'm sure they'll be fine. On reflection I preferred the oem design as it goes.  Tomato tomarto

Good luck 👍 

[Badger02]

New main rad silicone hoses arrived today from Roose Motorsport

[Badger02]

New main rad silicone hoses fitted 

[Badger02]

Rear wishbones are coming on. Half have the topcoat done. Half have the zinc spray applied. Once all topcoat applied then I'll do the lot in 2 pack clear lacquer before fitting new bushes and ball joints on all of them