Trig Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Got a hell of a lot done tonight ill let the pictures do the talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 pretending to be the engine my mate.... and me.... And the last one, the best one:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D8MOA Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Nice work Trig Quick question if you don't mind - was it possible to get the engine out without the use of that additional bar in the last pic? I think if you was just taking the engine out without the gearbox attached it would be ok without it. but with the gearbox on it we had to use the bar. took us about 2 hours to get it out You can definitely take the engine and gearbox out together, and put them back in without needing that bar or touching the front crossmember with the lump. I've done it few times now. ETA: I'm talking about a TT lump but I can't see the NA one being any bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 I found it a lot easier getting the TT lump in than getting the NA out for some reason!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Good luck mate. Will be following the thread with great interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 when are you going to do the same as us Ed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sted Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Nice work trig, I'm thinking about changing mine but still not got anywhere to do it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 when are you going to do the same as us Ed? I've been so indecisive about doing mine. I'm still saving, still wanting, still waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Nice one mate...Didn't know you had it in you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 is that the NA gearbox? will that be able to cope with the power no matter what clutch is put in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 is that the NA gearbox? will that be able to cope with the power no matter what clutch is put in? ive been told its ok up to BPU, anything more than that and you will need a 6 speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Nice one mate...Didn't know you had it in you. considering ive not really done much mechanically to my car ive impressed myself! Its not just me tho, my mate deserves a lot of credit and Dave F has helped out too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 considering ive not really done much mechanically to my car ive impressed myself! Its not just me tho, my mate deserves a lot of credit and Dave F has helped out too It's not a bad job is it? a little time consuming but very rewarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 It's not a bad job is it? a little time consuming but very rewarding. ive enjoyed it so far a lot! i just cant wait to get it out on the road!! Forgot to add your guide has been very helpful too dude Will send your clutch tool back Monday. Can you PM me your address Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Nice going mate. Look forward to seeing it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Just the one pic today, everyone working hard on the car, but we came into a few problems, (see here - http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?p=2032687#post2032687 )Once weve overcome these i hope to have it going by the end of the week Big thanks to Scooter for coming up to change my cambelt and to Dave F for his usual hard work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 SHE'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!! had a few issues to start off with, misfiring, power steering pump gave up, engine lights coming on etc..... but all seems fine now. got her home in one piece, only took her up to 5k revs as i have a full decat and no restrictor ring in atm but she is gonna fly!!!! Gotta say a massive thanks to everyone on here for their advise and input Also to Scooter to coming yesterday and changing my cambelt (everything seems fine btw) Massive thanks to Dave F who gave up an evening out with freinds to come and help tonight Will get some pics up tomorrow when shes all back together properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 thats great news, just be sure to keep a close eye on her for a few days/weeks Also to Scooter to coming yesterday and changing my cambelt (everything seems fine btw) no problem................just remember are deal about the 4th October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 thats great news, just be sure to keep a close eye on her for a few days/weeks no problem................just remember are deal about the 4th October Will do, im so paranoid about everything!! no worries, ill let you overtake me as many times as you want (on the way up there ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D8MOA Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 had a few issues to start off with, misfiring, power steering pump gave up, engine lights coming on etc..... what were the problems mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Excellent news Trig, very well done for you and the other fella's work on the conversion Looking forward to hearing your first 'OMG' impressions after the first run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) what were the problems mate? well the first one which was a single grey wire which was attached to one of the wires on the NA ecu loom was not put on at first. as soon as we attached it it seemed to cure the misfire and it ran fine, im still not sure what this wire is tho? second the power steering pump gave up, i took the one off my NA as it looked in better nick but obviously ended up fitting the original one, then the the engine light was staying on for some reason, but after we filled the p/s fluid up it seemed to be ok Ive still got to put a lot of it back together tomorrow but the main thing tonight was getting it running. Edited July 14, 2008 by Trig (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Looking forward to hearing your first 'OMG' impressions after the first run So am i!! Im especially loving the noises its making! i can tell even just taking it to 5k revs that it is gonna be so much quicker than my NA, but im honestly not gonna turn into an NA hater. i still think they are fantastic engines no matter what anyone says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 My power steering pump gave me some real trouble after the rebuild, I had to bleed it about 4 times to get it working, great to see yours coming together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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