Wez Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Removing the stock oil cooler How best to go about removing the stock oil cooler? I have an external oil cooler which CW fitted for me a while back but would now like to bin the stock unit and keep my CW install, what do I need to go about this? Simons thread says the union bolt you need to go into the block that the filter takeoff attaches to is standard oil filter size, which is 3/4" UNF, I am guessing I would need to adapt this for the sandwich plate for my external cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 (edited) Looks like there are a couple of boxes that can be removed from the cabin From top down...Aerial ecu (brown), Aircon ecu (white), Active Spoiler ecu (silver), Abs ecu (silver). The aerial and aircon ECUs can be binned, I dont have an active spoiler and the ABS unit can stay. Pic added Edited April 20, 2009 by Wez (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Do you have a pic of the Active Spoiler ECU? I don't have one so should probably have a look and see if it's still in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_TT Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 If poss could you take pics of all the ecu's fitted please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 If poss could you take pics of all the ecu's fitted please. I will get a pic tomorrow as I should be removing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Cheers Wez. Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 If poss could you take pics of all the ecu's fitted please. Pic added to original post http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=2350560&postcount=127 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_TT Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Cheers wez, i dont have that cage on mine holding the ecu's always wondered why they were just placed at the back. Mine will be goin now i reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Dash Loom Wahooo, finally got the dash loom out, what a PITA that is Tomorrow I will start working back and removing all the wiring thats not required, it should hopefully be much smaller and lighter once completed, I will add wiring for my dash2 connectors and custom switches etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Christ there's a few switches / connectors there eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Hats off Wez ... I am always impressed when people start working on the cabling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Carbing Strut Brace Picked up the strut brace from the powder coaters, very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 That looks really nice. I look forward to the engine bay shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Looks good Wez, you don't hang about Do you mind me asking how much ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Do you mind me asking how much ? About 2 litres of black powder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 do you mind me asking how much ? £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Is that a master cylinder stopper attached to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Is that a master cylinder stopper attached to it? Yes, its a Carbing brace which has one included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Dash Loom Taken from the other thread, this is what the stock loom looks like with most things connected. This is with some of the plugs removed and the covering removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 MPH to KPH Convertor When the loom was removed I discovered I had a Cartek CK-DU-99 MPH to KPH convertor, apparently these were common on JIC cars which is where I got mine. This also explains why my ECU would never see over 100mph. The grey cable labelled ECU was traced as this signal is clamped and goes to the power steering controller and ECU, not anymore as I have now run wires from the original speed source. Hopefully the ECU should now see over 100mph and pick up sixth gear properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 That's very cool, and a great way to make sure you don't remove anything you might need. Good job Wez, nice to see you doing it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Coming along real nicely Wes, great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Coming along real nicely Wes, great work. Thanks matey, the wiring is taking ages but drivers side is mostly complete now and looks ten times better, been rolling around in the car all weekend. Should be fitting the dash loom back in this week sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Thanks matey, the wiring is taking ages but drivers side is mostly complete now and looks ten times better, been rolling around in the car all weekend. Should be fitting the dash loom back in this week sometime. Are you taping the wires back up? If so try heating the tape up first, ie keep it in your pocket, as it'll make the tape more flexible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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