WRX Forged Rebuild
29 January 2009, 11:13 PM
#91
well engien is not back in its bay, took 3 atteempts, lol, forgot to put clutch fork in 1st time, then 2nd time engine mount was wrong way, and being an ***, forghot about clutch fork again 
but is all in, i have tomorro off to run all wiring and hoses. got my oil waiting and filter, so hopefully im good for a start saturday sunday, maybe tomorrow if i make good progress.
as iv decieded not to fit my new air filter anbd fmic untill its run in, i now need to fit, tmic, radiator, starter motor, exhaust to turbo, wiring, all vacum pipes, fuel lines, air con, im fitting alternator last after its been started and got oil pressure, il keep booster pack on battery to keep power. gotta buy some coolant aswell.
so il start it, then idle for a min, then fit the alternator and take for a run
with no mot, tax, just insurance, quick 10 mins and drop oil.
pic of engine in bay
but is all in, i have tomorro off to run all wiring and hoses. got my oil waiting and filter, so hopefully im good for a start saturday sunday, maybe tomorrow if i make good progress.as iv decieded not to fit my new air filter anbd fmic untill its run in, i now need to fit, tmic, radiator, starter motor, exhaust to turbo, wiring, all vacum pipes, fuel lines, air con, im fitting alternator last after its been started and got oil pressure, il keep booster pack on battery to keep power. gotta buy some coolant aswell.
so il start it, then idle for a min, then fit the alternator and take for a run
with no mot, tax, just insurance, quick 10 mins and drop oil.pic of engine in bay
30 January 2009, 10:00 PM
#93
heres 3 vids, i gambled and filemd the initial start. bit rought, but it had a few teething problems i need 2 sort tomorro
1st time
MOV00349.flv video by shevooxa - Photobucket
after leak 2 fix
MOV00350.flv video by shevooxa - Photobucket
before i found leak 2
MOV00351.flv video by shevooxa - Photobucket
tomorrro i plan to sort leaks,fit bonnet,drive for 10 mins drop oil, fit new oil filter and fuel filter
fit powersteering pump, alternator and make sure all is ok.
let idle for 10mins this evening, cant see any water or oil leaks.
i hope now it all runs ok, sounds ok when ur in front of it, a slight tap from lh head, but nothing im worrying about, and it does have a slight iratic idle, surge, but that may b cause im running off a batter charger. and also the pugs have not been gapped, as i was told they r fine as they come.
fpr also shows 4 bar, thats a bit high, i did adjust the top but no effect
any ideas
i think this thread is mid way now, lol
1st time
MOV00349.flv video by shevooxa - Photobucket
after leak 2 fix
MOV00350.flv video by shevooxa - Photobucket
before i found leak 2
MOV00351.flv video by shevooxa - Photobucket
tomorrro i plan to sort leaks,fit bonnet,drive for 10 mins drop oil, fit new oil filter and fuel filter
fit powersteering pump, alternator and make sure all is ok.
let idle for 10mins this evening, cant see any water or oil leaks.
i hope now it all runs ok, sounds ok when ur in front of it, a slight tap from lh head, but nothing im worrying about, and it does have a slight iratic idle, surge, but that may b cause im running off a batter charger. and also the pugs have not been gapped, as i was told they r fine as they come.
fpr also shows 4 bar, thats a bit high, i did adjust the top but no effect
any ideasi think this thread is mid way now, lol
Last edited by mje_wrx; 30 January 2009 at 10:05 PM.
31 January 2009, 09:02 AM
#96
All you need to do now is let me run it in at nerbergring matt,Joking apart well done we have spoken nearly every week about this build i know all the time, effort, and money you have put in so im very happy for you chap ok take care keep me informed.....
Ps dont forget the running in give me a bell lol
Ps dont forget the running in give me a bell lol
31 January 2009, 12:05 PM
#97
cheers fud, and ur right, everyday i think not week, lol.
well im going bk down garage now, sort out my fuel leak, tidy things up a bit.
after thinking about the slight idle problem, i realised i have a hole in the y pipe of intercooler. i do have a fmic waiting in garage to fit, but for now i think il remove the y pipe and try n seal it, but bodge like,with some duct tape to stop leak, only for 1000 miles and im fitting fmic.
also think there may b a leak on a vacum pipe, so im also gonna check that.
refit alternator, powersteering pump, bonnet and clutch fork spring and 10 mins out.
fingers crossed
well im going bk down garage now, sort out my fuel leak, tidy things up a bit.
after thinking about the slight idle problem, i realised i have a hole in the y pipe of intercooler. i do have a fmic waiting in garage to fit, but for now i think il remove the y pipe and try n seal it, but bodge like,with some duct tape to stop leak, only for 1000 miles and im fitting fmic.
also think there may b a leak on a vacum pipe, so im also gonna check that.
refit alternator, powersteering pump, bonnet and clutch fork spring and 10 mins out.
fingers crossed
31 January 2009, 06:34 PM
#98
well its now official, it drives really well. fixed the leak in 5 mins, fitted everything up and went out for 10mins. no oil or coolant leaks, temps where all fine, plenty of torque and power, and that driving upto 3000 rpm.
little vid of engine and exhaust
MOV00352.flv video by shevooxa - Photobucket
MOV00353.flv video by shevooxa - Photobucket
little vid of engine and exhaust
MOV00352.flv video by shevooxa - Photobucket
MOV00353.flv video by shevooxa - Photobucket
03 February 2009, 10:07 PM
#99
well iv been playing with car and with fpr, and i can confirm, somehow its running 4 bar, which im not to happy with. its all connected correct, been tested on diff car and works fine.
well its running rich now, but i can live with that for a while, mot time early nxt week and run in properly.
i have coil over suspension on route in nxt few days, so now this thread will be going from engine, to chassis, bodywork and engine trim,
well its running rich now, but i can live with that for a while, mot time early nxt week and run in properly.
i have coil over suspension on route in nxt few days, so now this thread will be going from engine, to chassis, bodywork and engine trim,
08 February 2009, 09:01 PM
#100
quick update on car now, ARC coil over suspension is now fitted, nice straight forward job. also made a start on fitting my hybrid fmic, its 2nd hand but in good condition, pipes could do with a polish up, and blue rubber hoses cleaned. piping has also been bent, badly shaped in places for what i assume was fitting on previous car. for now im just trying get it to fit nice before i clean it up, as it will only get grubby when fitting.
bumper is off and is coming to work with me to be painted sometime this week.
bumper is off and is coming to work with me to be painted sometime this week.
09 February 2009, 09:21 PM
#101
fitted fmic tonight, wish the pipes where in better condition, but im thinking of filling the nigs and dents, make it look smooth and powder coat. shud look nice and help insulate. also gonna paint wrx on intercooler in blue. not a bad job, just gotta clean metal iv had 2 cut and bend so it looks a nicer job.
14 February 2009, 09:57 PM
#106
drove it 4 10 mins, was running rich,cud smell it, fitted a fuel pressure tester, was running 5 bar, my adjustable fpr is naff, skint so cant afford one yet, so fitted fmic and arc coilovers while i wait.
getting bumper done in work too.
will b all done and mot'd by 1st march ready for proper run in
getting bumper done in work too.
will b all done and mot'd by 1st march ready for proper run in
14 February 2009, 10:44 PM
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drove it 4 10 mins, was running rich,cud smell it, fitted a fuel pressure tester, was running 5 bar, my adjustable fpr is naff, skint so cant afford one yet, so fitted fmic and arc coilovers while i wait.
getting bumper done in work too.
will b all done and mot'd by 1st march ready for proper run in
getting bumper done in work too.
will b all done and mot'd by 1st march ready for proper run in
so everything is come to a stand still never mined tho will keep waching your thread for updates
15 February 2009, 11:07 PM
#108
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Great work, I'm well pleased for you that it's now up and running. Bet you're happy mate!
Mine's up and running too, just breached the 100 mile mark, so changed the oil again and now I'm gonna leave that in until 500 miles then change again. Still undecided about whether to carry on running in after that or call it a day and just crack on with remapping it then thrashing the living daylights out of it. Like yours, it feels strong up to 3500rpm. TBH I can't imagine what extra 'running in' it's gonna do after 500 miles that it's not already done in the first 500 as long as I gradually up the rev limit and drive it normally the whole time. I might go to 5000 rpm at 300 miles then 6000 rpm at 400, remap for full power and revs at 500+ miles. What are you planning on?
Mine's up and running too, just breached the 100 mile mark, so changed the oil again and now I'm gonna leave that in until 500 miles then change again. Still undecided about whether to carry on running in after that or call it a day and just crack on with remapping it then thrashing the living daylights out of it. Like yours, it feels strong up to 3500rpm. TBH I can't imagine what extra 'running in' it's gonna do after 500 miles that it's not already done in the first 500 as long as I gradually up the rev limit and drive it normally the whole time. I might go to 5000 rpm at 300 miles then 6000 rpm at 400, remap for full power and revs at 500+ miles. What are you planning on?
16 February 2009, 10:23 PM
#109
Great work, I'm well pleased for you that it's now up and running. Bet you're happy mate!
Mine's up and running too, just breached the 100 mile mark, so changed the oil again and now I'm gonna leave that in until 500 miles then change again. Still undecided about whether to carry on running in after that or call it a day and just crack on with remapping it then thrashing the living daylights out of it. Like yours, it feels strong up to 3500rpm. TBH I can't imagine what extra 'running in' it's gonna do after 500 miles that it's not already done in the first 500 as long as I gradually up the rev limit and drive it normally the whole time. I might go to 5000 rpm at 300 miles then 6000 rpm at 400, remap for full power and revs at 500+ miles. What are you planning on?
Mine's up and running too, just breached the 100 mile mark, so changed the oil again and now I'm gonna leave that in until 500 miles then change again. Still undecided about whether to carry on running in after that or call it a day and just crack on with remapping it then thrashing the living daylights out of it. Like yours, it feels strong up to 3500rpm. TBH I can't imagine what extra 'running in' it's gonna do after 500 miles that it's not already done in the first 500 as long as I gradually up the rev limit and drive it normally the whole time. I might go to 5000 rpm at 300 miles then 6000 rpm at 400, remap for full power and revs at 500+ miles. What are you planning on?
but i wont start my running in untill 1st march, on that date my insurance starts, will be taxed and should be mot'd few days b4, then the tests begin, on rd driving for long periods, but iv waited months, so a few more days wont hurt me,
27 February 2009, 10:40 PM
#112
well quick update, after a few hours and problems fitting my splitter its eventually done, not perfect, but i just didnt have the time in work, and the fibre glss kept bubbling and slight head causing pin holes, so after many coats of primer, stoper and even painted and laquered twice,lol, its not perfect but its as good as i can get with the time spent on it. the bumper is being fitted to morro, pics to follow and cleaned ready for MOT monday. fmic is on, fpr is all fitted in a temp positiom, now its MOT, and run in for 1000 miles, then il go back to the details and finish up, wanna mak sure its runs before i go over board.
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looking sweet fella 
hopfully see you in one of the meets soon can't wait to get mine sorted now 
any other plans on the cards or you leaving it for a little while ? will keep checking this thread for up dates tho
hopfully see you in one of the meets soon can't wait to get mine sorted now any other plans on the cards or you leaving it for a little while ? will keep checking this thread for up dates tho
01 March 2009, 01:46 PM
#118
but quick list
bigger brakes
rear spoiler
bonnet vent like yours
simtek
anti roll bar links bushes etc
6 speed gearbox
but im starting that next yr
im gonna keep the thread going as i add new bits regular