Rich.2211 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 nice ric, did you use the spray or the paint on hammerite? i quickly flicked through before reading and i thought it had been snowing lol how well did the foam stuff work? i have a huge tub of the wet type here but the foam looks alot less messy. Painted it by hand mate but hind sight tells me I should of aerosol'd it. Not really happy with the finish at all to be honest so I'm going to see if I can rescue it or failing that I'll strip the paint and try again The foam type 'GUNK' is an awesome product. Worked excellently and not too messy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 it looks alright mate, you will hardly see it down there ill get some of the foam stuff looks alot better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 hmm I like the first car which is posted in this thread because that is looking awesome.. the rims of the car are also looking great because they are unique and see on very less cars. but he car color is shining like recently detailed.. Thanks for sharing these great photos of you car. Cheers for the comments, it's much appreciated Not detailed yet, just lots of polishing by hand but once she's back alive again then I'll detail her properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 hmm I like the first car which is posted in this thread because that is looking awesome.. the rims of the car are also looking great because they are unique and see on very less cars. but he car color is shining like recently detailed.. Thanks for sharing these great photos of you car. Car Roof Racks Boris, why have you edited your post to include a link to roof racks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 looks like hes trying to put links to (probably his) website i thought his posts were a little odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 looks like hes trying to put links to (probably his) website i thought his posts were a little odd Yep your probably spot on. The same link has appeared in more than one of his posts. Spam alert! Mods!?? Edit - I've reported the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Only a small update as I'm waiting on my TT head gasket, full NA gasket set and ARP head studs to arrive - they should be arriving this week fingers crossed Firstly, I've picked up an GReddy Emanage Ultimate to handle the management side of things. I'm hoping to control the ignition timing with this as well. I've also got a GReddy boost gauge sat here ready to fit which I picked up for a bargain price As for the engine, I've fitted a new water pump, new water pump housing, new OEM thermostat, new cam belt idler and then refitted (after cleaning/painting) a few other parts such as the alternator, engine mounts, knock sensors etc. I have also opted for a air con delete, so stripped the condenser and pipework out the car and also stripped the pump so I could reuse the bracket to support the power steering pump. Here's a few pics: Next things are to strip the head to clean it up, replace the stem seals and regrind the valves Edited June 3, 2013 by Rich.2211 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 wow looking awesome bud keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Very nice work matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 looking good ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTA Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Good work dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Looks really good, loving the effort. I think my next build might have to be more involved like this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Looking great Rich - what paint did you use for the alternator etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Just sat at work and have read this from start to finish, so intresting and the detail is fantastic. Top job so far and look forward to reading more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Looking great Rich - what paint did you use for the alternator etc? I've tried a couple but the best I've come across is Halfords Very High Temperature silver, in an aerosol. Failing that then Hycote VHT silver is pretty good, I just don't like the spray pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Just sat at work and have read this from start to finish, so intresting and the detail is fantastic. Top job so far and look forward to reading more Hopefully I should have some more updates soon. Received my TT head gasket yesterday so just awaiting the ARP head studs and full NA gasket set and I'm ready to go. Going to spend the next day or two cleaning up the head and regrinding the valves. Cheers for the comments, I can't wait to get it all back together and fire her up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) Had a day off work today so spent a little bit of time on the engine. Nothing major but a few little jobs such as putting the starter motor in place to stop it getting filthy on the garage floor, running a tap through the head stud threads to make sure they're free from any debris, cleaned up the bottom of the block ready for resealing the oil pan and flushed the oil passages on the outer edges of the block through to clear them of any material left from cleaning the block up. Edited June 6, 2013 by Rich.2211 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Excellent work as usual mate, this is gonna look awesome once in the bay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Excellent work as usual mate, this is gonna look awesome once in the bay! I'm hoping it will be worthy of opening the bonnet at shows Any ideas for the engine covers mate? I've considered gloss black but I'm really not sure. Carbon would look nice but it might push the price up a little high so I can't decide at the minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 these are cheap not sure on fitment tho http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BHP-SUPRA-ENGINE-COVER-CARBON-93-99-JZA-SOARA-Z0247-/330856729246?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d08990a9e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 these are cheap not sure on fitment tho http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BHP-SUPRA-ENGINE-COVER-CARBON-93-99-JZA-SOARA-Z0247-/330856729246?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d08990a9e Cheers for the link mate. To be honest I'm more thinking along the lines of having my original items carbon skinned or having a crack at it myself. The ones in the link do look awesome though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) Today consisted of purchasing a half decent valve spring compressor, compressing the valves, removing the collets, retainers, valve springs and valves and organising it all ready for reassembly. I haven't removed the stem seals yet as I'm awaiting my stem seal pliers to arrive During: After (head de-valved): Going to clean up the valves tomorrow hopefully and re-grind them. Shall also give the head a good clean. I'm ever so tempted to have a go at porting the head, but without the proper facilities to flow test it I think I'll have to accept just giving it a good clean up. Edited June 8, 2013 by Rich.2211 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) Disassembled the turbo the other day and cleaned up the compressor housing so thought I'd throw a picture up: Also painted my modified TT oil return and oil filter housing: Edited June 8, 2013 by Rich.2211 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Coming along well now Good read for when i start to strip my engine down, wont be going into as much as you have, just tt headgasket and new belts for me then back together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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