Nickp
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| posted on 5/1/17 at 09:36 AM |
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Here's a few engine positioning shots for reference-
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craigdiver
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| posted on 5/1/17 at 05:52 PM |
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Nickp, wow, photos are so helpful, thank you.
Craig :-)
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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craigdiver
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| posted on 5/1/17 at 08:32 PM |
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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?
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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Nickp
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| posted on 5/1/17 at 08:35 PM |
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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
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| posted on 5/1/17 at 08:46 PM |
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quote:
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?
Cheers
Craig
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Nickp
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| posted on 5/1/17 at 08:55 PM |
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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
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| posted on 5/1/17 at 08:59 PM |
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quote:
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
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| posted on 22/4/17 at 02:12 PM |
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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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[Edited on 22/4/17 by craigdiver]
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craigdiver
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| posted on 6/5/17 at 10:23 AM |
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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
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| posted on 6/5/17 at 10:24 AM |
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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
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| posted on 17/6/17 at 07:42 PM |
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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.
[Edited on 17/6/17 by craigdiver]
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craigdiver
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| posted on 5/7/17 at 08:58 PM |
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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.
Cheers
Craig
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twybrow
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| posted on 5/7/17 at 09:46 PM |
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Yes, I am!
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hearbear
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| posted on 5/7/17 at 10:57 PM |
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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?
3.9Ltr SSC Stylus should be fun
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stevebubs
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| posted on 6/7/17 at 12:25 AM |
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looking good! Yes...watching... all good so far..
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Nickp
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| posted on 6/7/17 at 07:05 AM |
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Yep, still watching in a dejavu kinda way 
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craigdiver
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| posted on 6/7/17 at 07:32 AM |
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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
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craigdiver
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| posted on 6/7/17 at 08:51 AM |
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quote:
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
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| posted on 6/7/17 at 04:13 PM |
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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
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| posted on 6/7/17 at 04:17 PM |
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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!)
[Edited on 6/7/17 by craigdiver]
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Nickp
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| posted on 6/7/17 at 04:52 PM |
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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
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| posted on 6/7/17 at 05:01 PM |
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quote:
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
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| posted on 7/7/17 at 10:13 PM |
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wishbones
i have a z cars jig for top and bottom wishbones and mabye still got some tube for making them if your interested .
[Edited on 7/7/17 by bigwill64]
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hearbear
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| posted on 7/7/17 at 11:34 PM |
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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.
3.9Ltr SSC Stylus should be fun
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Gre3D
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| posted on 8/7/17 at 07:33 PM |
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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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