Track car project - Season 2 - Page 3

vix · 01-03-2009, 21:58

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Originally Posted by BBx

I didn't realise you had THAT many cars!!!

I thought you had 2!

Lol!

BB x

Three, one each and a track car to share

kaiowas · 01-03-2009, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirax

Yes, I have started the habit of improvising on mine as well. Warped head? But I know you checked that. Hope its just the bolts, I know bugger all really but if you want a hand, shout.

I did check it and it was within spec so I'm not expecting it to be the problem.

Burble · 02-03-2009, 10:10

I love seeing engines in pieces. If only I had the time, talent and space to work on something of my own.

mininik · 04-03-2009, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by vix

Big thanks need to go to our Supercharger owning friends, for brilliant help and advice, and also to Nik for the use of his business premises.

I thought I'd better sign up to accept my thanks

vix · 08-03-2009, 18:56

8th March

It took most of Friday afternoon to get the head back together after refitting the head bolts.

On Saturday, Phil finished putting it all back together and started the engine again! Unfortunately the wet pistons issue appears to still be there, our next plan of action is to leave it for now and see if it goes away after some running time. With this in mind, Phi tried to see if the battery could be mounted another way so that the intercooler fits better. Unfortunately at this point he managed to break Humphrey’s engine and he wouldn’t start! Phil originally thought this was due to bad earths from the battery, but finally realised that it was because the distributor had been fitted incorrectly. However by this time he had flattened the battery so he put that on charge and called it a day.

This morning, he fitted the battery (correct way round!) and just checked that Humphrey starts, which fortunately he did although the idle is hunting a little. He then refitted the drivers seat and we bled the clutch. We then had an afternoon at an MR2 meet in our two road cars which I had washed yesterday!

MOT is booked for next Friday so no doubt another stressful weekend will be upon us before we know it!

Here’s another video of the engine, sounding a bit more healthy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjc-VVPmi3g

Zirax · 08-03-2009, 20:09

I've been thinking about this all weekend and wondering how you were getting on. Glad that its running a bit better. Just thought, worn piston rings?

vix · 08-03-2009, 23:31

Worn piston rings were discussed at the weekend along with the words 'I'm not replacing them'

vix · 13-03-2009, 19:24

13th March.

Phil did bring up the question ‘Is it pushing our luck to be booking two MOT’s for Friday 13th?’. Anyway we had a 50% success rate as Mister Five passed.

Actually Humphrey’s fail wasn’t too bad either. First of all, a bush is worn on the trailing arms:

Fortunately this is connected to the suspension parts that we were going to replace anyway, and that I have prepared newly painted ones of, complete with brand new poly bushes. The only problem is that the bolts in this area are pretty tight, held in with years of rust, so they may prove awkward to remove.

The handbrake is below efficiency, however we have some fairly new handbrake cables that came off Mister Two so they will have to be fitted.

The horn doesn’t work, Phil forgot to check it, but hopefully that’s just a connection error.

Aaaaand, we need some welding doing (I can’t wait til Phil finishes his welding course!) I managed to get a picture of the small hole at the rear:

And there is also a small amount at the front which I can’t get to at the moment as Humph has his bottom in the air due to having his rear suspension fiddled with.

It’s all stuff we can fix, so it’s just time consuming, and a little bit of money towards the welding, which is booked for next Thurs.

vix · 16-03-2009, 22:38

15th March

Spent half the weekend playing with the car and half watching racing at Snetterton.

Phil replaced both rear trailing arms with the newly painted ones and poly bushes. They look rather nice.

It’s not a small job either, most of the bolts are rusted on, and then getting the suspension back into it’s various mountings and brackets is a very tight squeeze. We used lots of grease, and my tiny fingers were called to service more than once to squeeze grease into holes. Ick!

Once Humphrey’s rear end was back on the floor, I managed to get a picture of the hole at the front which will be welded this week:

This was before Phil attacked it with a screwdriver to see how much rotten stuff was around it. It’s now a much bigger hole!

Phi also removed the from ARB in order to make the welder’s job easier. We have a new Whiteline adjustable ARB to replace this once the welding is done. This was what Phil spent his prize money on from winning last year!

With me needing to drive Humph to the welder on Weds, we decided to try and get insurance sorted. Budgeted about £400 for this and were pleasantly surprised. However Phil wants to check the paperwork before we go spouting about what a good deal we had!

Zirax · 16-03-2009, 22:44

Snap, mine went in the exact same spot on the front. Everyone raves about Sky insurance for modded mr2s.

08-03-2009, 18:56	#25
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	8th March It took most of Friday afternoon to get the head back together after refitting the head bolts. On Saturday, Phil finished putting it all back together and started the engine again! Unfortunately the wet pistons issue appears to still be there, our next plan of action is to leave it for now and see if it goes away after some running time. With this in mind, Phi tried to see if the battery could be mounted another way so that the intercooler fits better. Unfortunately at this point he managed to break Humphrey’s engine and he wouldn’t start! Phil originally thought this was due to bad earths from the battery, but finally realised that it was because the distributor had been fitted incorrectly. However by this time he had flattened the battery so he put that on charge and called it a day. This morning, he fitted the battery (correct way round!) and just checked that Humphrey starts, which fortunately he did although the idle is hunting a little. He then refitted the drivers seat and we bled the clutch. We then had an afternoon at an MR2 meet in our two road cars which I had washed yesterday! MOT is booked for next Friday so no doubt another stressful weekend will be upon us before we know it! Here’s another video of the engine, sounding a bit more healthy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjc-VVPmi3g __________________

08-03-2009, 23:31	#27
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Worn piston rings were discussed at the weekend along with the words 'I'm not replacing them' __________________

13-03-2009, 19:24	#28
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	13th March. Phil did bring up the question ‘Is it pushing our luck to be booking two MOT’s for Friday 13th?’. Anyway we had a 50% success rate as Mister Five passed. Actually Humphrey’s fail wasn’t too bad either. First of all, a bush is worn on the trailing arms: Fortunately this is connected to the suspension parts that we were going to replace anyway, and that I have prepared newly painted ones of, complete with brand new poly bushes. The only problem is that the bolts in this area are pretty tight, held in with years of rust, so they may prove awkward to remove. The handbrake is below efficiency, however we have some fairly new handbrake cables that came off Mister Two so they will have to be fitted. The horn doesn’t work, Phil forgot to check it, but hopefully that’s just a connection error. Aaaaand, we need some welding doing (I can’t wait til Phil finishes his welding course!) I managed to get a picture of the small hole at the rear: And there is also a small amount at the front which I can’t get to at the moment as Humph has his bottom in the air due to having his rear suspension fiddled with. It’s all stuff we can fix, so it’s just time consuming, and a little bit of money towards the welding, which is booked for next Thurs. __________________

16-03-2009, 22:38	#29
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	15th March Spent half the weekend playing with the car and half watching racing at Snetterton. Phil replaced both rear trailing arms with the newly painted ones and poly bushes. They look rather nice. It’s not a small job either, most of the bolts are rusted on, and then getting the suspension back into it’s various mountings and brackets is a very tight squeeze. We used lots of grease, and my tiny fingers were called to service more than once to squeeze grease into holes. Ick! Once Humphrey’s rear end was back on the floor, I managed to get a picture of the hole at the front which will be welded this week: This was before Phil attacked it with a screwdriver to see how much rotten stuff was around it. It’s now a much bigger hole! Phi also removed the from ARB in order to make the welder’s job easier. We have a new Whiteline adjustable ARB to replace this once the welding is done. This was what Phil spent his prize money on from winning last year! With me needing to drive Humph to the welder on Weds, we decided to try and get insurance sorted. Budgeted about £400 for this and were pleasantly surprised. However Phil wants to check the paperwork before we go spouting about what a good deal we had! __________________

02-03-2009, 10:10	#23
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I love seeing engines in pieces. If only I had the time, talent and space to work on something of my own.

08-03-2009, 20:09	#26
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	I've been thinking about this all weekend and wondering how you were getting on. Glad that its running a bit better. Just thought, worn piston rings?

16-03-2009, 22:44	#30
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Snap, mine went in the exact same spot on the front. Everyone raves about Sky insurance for modded mr2s.