ian you forgot to mention that you found out that the clutch is an exedy one

you will be done in no time fella keep up the good work and if you need me just give me a shout fella

 

Got my shi*e together this weekend and started to put the engine back together. Jarv did some Picasso work on some engine parts and is finishing off some more this week. Most bit's are back in less the IC, coolant and the PAS connecting. New K&N Oil filter fitted, magnetic plu and oil filled up.

While I was at it I fitted the Hardrace Gearbox mount and SuperPro supplementry subframe bushes. A good dose of Waxoyl Hammerite was applied before fitting.






The front hubs have arrived, so they will get cleaned up this week and fitted when I can get the f**king bolts out of the chassis that hold the wishbones on .




Flexible edging for the splitter to protect the bumper paint work when it comes back.

 

Looking good la capitan

 

Hard race stuff looks good making some great progress there Ian

 

Ian, will your Impreza be at Rally Day?

 

No mate, the Mixer is coming to Rally Day.

 

Fair play to you, that's sterling work you are doing there, she will look great when done

 

Cheers Si, front bumper, splitter, P1 driving light covers and some other bit's are getting a bit of Picasso at the moment.

I just need to get the wishbones off and I am nearly there. But I am being cautious with the bolt's as I have heard some horror stories . The DEFI's can be fitted once the Pod is back from flocking .

Next update will be a bit delayed until the Jolly Boy find builds up!

 

Especially after the t*sser lorry driver run you off the road!

Where did you get the bushes that go between the 2 parts of the gear box cradle Ian?

 

Ry, they are part of the Super Pro Classic STi kit. I may still have the part number.

 

http://www.superpro.com.au/find-supe.../part/SPF2358K

But I bought the complete car kit.

 

Nice to catch up with you for 10 minutes this evening.
Good to see you still working hard at 9pm :-)
Looking good so far mate ...

 

Thanks Ian,I will need to ring them for the part number I require as I now have a 6 speed

 

After a fubar with the PAS the part finally arrived today .

So, coolant in, tightness check on all the main bits, a quick charge from the Eunos and the keys went in the ignition for the first start in a few months. I must admit that I did have a little mouses head as I had not run it since the cam bel and all the other bit's had been changed .

Start 1. Click on the image to see what happens!





racing rev's!

Call to Kitey and he talks me through the throttle butterfly and I discover the problem. It's not sat in the stirrup and channel properly.


Start 2.

Again, click on the image. Sorry about the angle but I was excited.




So, Brembo's to be collected, collect the bumper from Picasso, hubs, wishbones and the wheels will roll.


Many thanks to Kitey for the advice and stopping me from flapping like a wind sock.

 

Nice one Ian,bet you can't wait to get her out of the garage!
Good clean and polish and away she go's

 

Ryan, it's been emotional. I still have the bolts in the chassis to get out and don't want to f**k it up.


I have drilled holes above the bolts and filled it with a mix of copper grease and WD40. I have plugged the holes with body panel fasteners and am leaving it a day or so to soak in and have another bash.

 

I know that feeling all to well mate,my own project is giving me roller coaster ride at the moment!
What have you tried to undo them with Ian ?
You need a very good fit 6 sided socket so it doesn't round off and a decent size breaker bar.

 

Unsure how to post a new thread so will post here and hope many of you read.. took my p1 into chris palmer auto's in bristol today to have the car inspected after my purchase of a p1.Not looking good at all. Engine is knocking at the bottom, clutch needs replacing and front new discs and pads all round. completely lost in the fog as to what to do. Is the car worth alot in spares ??? dont wanna break it but may have to : (

 

There's a big orange button at the top of the section that says "new thread"

 

Met the mighty Jarv today to collect a few bit's . Can I say that they are pretty awesome, I know he'll have trouble getting his head in the car tomorrow and Ty will extract the urine but I had to say it!

Here's the goodies.






Should all be on by Sunday afternoon .

 

will be nice to see it back on the road fella

 

Coming on a treat there Ian..

Have you got a date in mind your working to to get her back on the road.?

 

Early morning raid then Ian?

He's not too bad at using crayons is Jarvis, but he's so old now that he should be more than capable of wielding a spray gun in anger.

I'm looking forward to seeing it at PCAD, so that'll be no more Panama hat and pink scarf required when you drive the mixer.

 

Ty, the Mixer will be the weapon of choice for PCAD, sorry. The Brembo's need painting and STi 7's need rubber and paint. So, the Superleggera's will be getting sold soon as they no longer fit. Looking at the Prodrive Reunion bash for the first outing.

 

When is PCAD Ty..?

 

Its ok penny just droped it the Forge day out...

 

Had the new 60 mm Pod flocked and the DEFI's fit an absolute treat. The wiring for the gauges was fitted when the engine went back in and this made it a much easier and neater job.





The pod is from R Spec in fibreglass.

http://rspec.co.uk/gauge-pods-access...-dash-surround

 

Does that pod maintain the bottom part of the old top storage part???

it looks a nice job

 

Hi Dan, hope all is well?

Yes, it clicks into the old lock mechanism where the lid was. It was a very good finish initially, so the flock adhered well. I am looking at fitting it after, fingers crossed.

 

The gauges look great Ian that pod is just the ticket