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Nickp

posted on 5/1/17 at 09:36 AM Reply With Quote
Here's a few engine positioning shots for reference-







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craigdiver

posted on 5/1/17 at 05:52 PM Reply With Quote
Nickp, wow, photos are so helpful, thank you.

Craig :-)





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craigdiver

posted on 5/1/17 at 08:32 PM Reply With Quote
NickP, have you worked out how to connect the coolant system yet as I noticed two cooling circuits, one for the cylinders and one for the head, plus a water pump and thermostat?





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Nickp

posted on 5/1/17 at 08:35 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by craigdiver
NickP, have you worked out how to connect the coolant system yet as I noticed two cooling circuits, one for the cylinders and one for the head, plus a water pump and thermostat?


Yeah I think so, what you need to know?

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craigdiver

posted on 5/1/17 at 08:46 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by Nickp
quote:
Originally posted by craigdiver
NickP, have you worked out how to connect the coolant system yet as I noticed two cooling circuits, one for the cylinders and one for the head, plus a water pump and thermostat?


Yeah I think so, what you need to know?


Everything! Seriously though, not given it much thought yet as long way off but when I stripped the BMW threre appeared to be pipework everywhere, was looking at the mercedes 190E radiator, what are you using?

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Nickp

posted on 5/1/17 at 08:55 PM Reply With Quote
I went for the bigger 1.6 Polo rad, don't know if it's big enough yet, only time will tell.

Basics of cooling system-

Outlets at front of engine- n/s goes to top of rad, o/s goes to bottom of rad, as per BMW.
Metal pipe that runs along n/s of engine- rear outlet connects to port at rear of head (basically bypassing the heater), port 1/2 way along pointing to n/s goes to bottom of expansion tank.
I've put a small outlet in the top hose that connects to the top of the expansion tank (VW globe type).
Water temp sensor tapped off TB water pipes.

This is just how I've done and it seems OK so far but is yet to be tested properly.

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craigdiver

posted on 5/1/17 at 08:59 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by Nickp
I went for the bigger 1.6 Polo rad, don't know if it's big enough yet, only time will tell.

Basics of cooling system-

Outlets at front of engine- n/s goes to top of rad, o/s goes to bottom of rad, as per BMW.
Metal pipe that runs along n/s of engine- rear outlet connects to port at rear of head (basically bypassing the heater), port 1/2 way along pointing to n/s goes to bottom of expansion tank.
I've put a small outlet in the top hose that connects to the top of the expansion tank (VW globe type).
Water temp sensor tapped off TB water pipes.

This is just how I've done and it seems OK so far but is yet to be tested properly.


Thanks Nick





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craigdiver

posted on 22/4/17 at 02:12 PM Reply With Quote
Bit more done of the chassis, should get rear end done this week but will be build as you go to suit the BMW diff. Still having issues sourcing seamless tube for wishbones (without being ridiculous price!).

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craigdiver

posted on 6/5/17 at 10:23 AM Reply With Quote
Was in a Citroen van the other day and the handbrake was to the right of the drivers seat, anyone put their handbreak just in front of the drivers seat on the right hand side rather than on the transmission tunnel? I've had my seat in place and guesstimate the released handbrake would be clear of my leg and out the way.





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craigdiver

posted on 6/5/17 at 10:24 AM Reply With Quote
Back end getting sorted now, these are a bit time consuming but getting there (just waiting for them to cool from welding then cracking on!)

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craigdiver

posted on 17/6/17 at 07:42 PM Reply With Quote
Awesome day!

12 hour shift in the workshop and now knackered but great progress, managed to get the following done today;
- Welded in front upper shock mounts.
- fabricated brackets and mounted steering rack (and checked the track rod ends are right).
- fabricated custom steering shaft and fitted.
- painted sierra front hubs silver, they look like new!
- modified prop shaft, had collars turned to shorten each section. Fabricated mount for UJ.
- got diff into place (bloody BMW diff weighs a tonne, had to use engine hoist!). Fabricated mounting brackets.
- BMW handbrake mounted on fabricated brackets.

Only got a bit of welding to do on newly fitted brackets, rear suspension brackets to be welded on and fuel tank support brackets then I can paint the chassis.

NickP, after fitting the steering shaft it looks like I might have to copy you and go one up and one down on the exhaust manifolds.






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craigdiver

posted on 5/7/17 at 08:58 PM Reply With Quote
Out of interest, is anyone actually following my build? If so, let me know what detail I need to add to make the information more useful to you.

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Craig





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twybrow

posted on 5/7/17 at 09:46 PM Reply With Quote
Yes, I am!
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hearbear

posted on 5/7/17 at 10:57 PM Reply With Quote
I'm watching also and enjoying it as it is coming. Only thing are the brackets for the rack not a little thin?





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stevebubs

posted on 6/7/17 at 12:25 AM Reply With Quote
looking good! Yes...watching... all good so far..
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Nickp

posted on 6/7/17 at 07:05 AM Reply With Quote
Yep, still watching in a dejavu kinda way
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craigdiver

posted on 6/7/17 at 07:32 AM Reply With Quote
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I'm watching also and enjoying it as it is coming. Only thing are the brackets for the rack not a little thin?


3mm as per book, I'm sure it read 3mm, or does it look thinner in the photo :-0





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craigdiver

posted on 6/7/17 at 08:51 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by Nickp
Yep, still watching in a dejavu kinda way


Have you managed to put a few miles on it yet Nick?





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craigdiver

posted on 6/7/17 at 04:13 PM Reply With Quote
Propshaft shortening

Some pics of the sleeves made to shorten the propshaft. The BMW propshaft is friction welded so needs to be shortened by cutting/joining/welding then balancing;





Will get it TIG welded by a professional then balanced.





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craigdiver

posted on 6/7/17 at 04:17 PM Reply With Quote
Custom steering shaft

Butchered the steering shaft components along with a length of thick walled tube to make the steering shaft. Needs TIG welded. Concerned heat may damage rubber on end. May need to weld a bit at a time dipping it in cold water to protect it, any suggestions anyone?

Note the roll pins to keep Mr SVA happy (as if they will hold if the welds fail for whatever reason!)





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Nickp

posted on 6/7/17 at 04:52 PM Reply With Quote
Any reason why you've left the rubber in there? I did away with it with a UJ top and bottom to remove any rubberyness
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craigdiver

posted on 6/7/17 at 05:01 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by Nickp
Any reason why you've left the rubber in there? I did away with it with a UJ top and bottom to remove any rubberyness


Only fitting I had to go onto the escort mkII rack, anyone got a UJ that will fit onto the splined fitting on the rack? (Not welded yet and would be easy to replace)





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bigwill64

posted on 7/7/17 at 10:13 PM Reply With Quote
wishbones

i have a z cars jig for top and bottom wishbones and mabye still got some tube for making them if your interested .

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hearbear

posted on 7/7/17 at 11:34 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by craigdiver
quote:
Originally posted by hearbear
I'm watching also and enjoying it as it is coming. Only thing are the brackets for the rack not a little thin?


3mm as per book, I'm sure it read 3mm, or does it look thinner in the photo :-0


If the book states 3mm that should be fine it must be the picture which makes it look so thin.





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Gre3D

posted on 8/7/17 at 07:33 PM Reply With Quote
looking good.
i'm not here every day but i'm following it now and then and here and there.
keep up the nice work!





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