Rob_Mitchell Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 I know its from Chav central but. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_173139_langId_-1_categoryId_165691#dtab That is very good stuff =] cheers mate ill look into it, im sure there is another one i used before its blue in colour? but i cant think of the name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentAgro Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 blue hylomar. thats good stuff too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Small update Ordered some parts from paul at whiffbits today Toyota water pump Cambelt tensioner Cambelt pulley Sent the greddy manifold and lower runners to lee at SRD, so he can assemble the headache for me. Sent of my cam covers to hodge so he can weld the -12 fittings on and then flush them in. Just arrived more titanium bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 fixings for breather set up arrived today, very impressed, i never realised they were so big and shiney things are getting exciting now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Well i have a night in on my own tonight, so i have quickly mocked up the back plate and tensioner. Needed to find some bolts and washers, which ill gold plate tonight. I think i have about 20 bolts and washers going in the tank tonight (each done individually), so should improve the look of the engine a bit. Edited February 17, 2011 by Rob_Mitchell (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Wow 3 hours goes fast when your in the gold zone managed to get a small batch done and now its beer time. Each bolt,washer or item is individually cleaned,activated,dipped,polished and cleaned. 3 bolts and washers to hold the auxillary tensioner on. 4 counter sunk washers and counter sunk bolts for the chrome back plate. 9 bolts and 9 washers for sump, 2 bolts for sump, 1 locking retainer for crankshaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Its looking very nice. I used to loathe people asking for the lower runners to be done. I managed to get hold of a couple of tools that made it easier though. The cam pulleys are hard to get a good polish on aren't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 last batch finished and im done for the night. 7 bolts and washers for oil pump done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Its looking very nice. I used to loathe people asking for the lower runners to be done. I managed to get hold of a couple of tools that made it easier though. The cam pulleys are hard to get a good polish on aren't they just horrible job polishing the lower runners, nothing exciting about them. cam pulley's are easy with the right tools, mine have come out spot on but they were gold plated too... so the polishing needed to be mirror like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I take it you are going to run no timing belt covers then ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 I take it you are going to run no timing belt covers then ????? no its all being covered up dude. The reason im going so extreme is to keep a good record of progress, to show customers and also to get comfortable plating different materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 no its all being covered up dude. The reason im going so extreme is to keep a good record of progress, to show customers and also to get comfortable plating different materials. Now thats what I call OCD lol, great attention to detail, can the black chrome effect some wheels have be recreated like chrome coloured chrome can ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 yeah black chrome can be done but i think the solution needs to be ordered special, very nice affect though, im getting a TT PS tank done soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Lovely work bud, is this a single build or tt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 WOW mate, thats going to very very nice when completed. Is your plans for the car a show car then? or do you intend to use it proper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Lovely work bud, is this a single build or tt? single mate, i fancy being in the 500+ club. WOW mate, thats going to very very nice when completed. Is your plans for the car a show car then? or do you intend to use it proper? thanks Geo. Bit of both really, i am aiming at 550bhp which is not huge but im keeping the stock auto box so cant run much more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Have you chose kit or turbo yet? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 No not yet i have enquired about some in other threads, just going to hold fire for a bit, something might even pop up second hand. My main targets are to get the engine built at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 How long do you reckon before you go for a built auto 'box? If you end up going for power as much as you've gone for the bling you'll soon be keeping up with the big boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Got all the surface's cleaned off today and removed any existing gasket from the engine block. Got some decent quality gasket maker from my local motor factor's. replaced all the o rings with new before putting the oil pump on, once on i treated it to some gold plated bolts which i wont see lmao . once the bolts were tightened the new gasket oozed out which is better left than wiped and also a good sign its going to seal properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 next layer up done now i so need a decent camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Just waiting for the chrome sump to arrive then thats the bottom end of the build completed for now- every gasket/o-ring replaced, every nut and bolt golden. guess i best start moving on upwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hodge Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Love it. cheers john, i think the blue/red fixings will ruin it! what you think? black might be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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