My Engine build and maybe a bit more
12 February 2012, 02:52 PM
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Nice looking build,
I'm going to be doing a bit of an engine build in the near future, so i'm looking for a decent parts wash. Are those ultrasonic cleaners any good?
Dan.
I'm going to be doing a bit of an engine build in the near future, so i'm looking for a decent parts wash. Are those ultrasonic cleaners any good?
Dan.
20 February 2012, 12:20 AM
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Not much progress recently, hopefully some parts are gonna arrive in the next day or two and then of to powdercoating and then full steam ahead.
I got one little job done today, cleaning the engine bay. I was dreading this as I thought it was gonna take hours and be a real bitch of a job. Turned out easy peasy.
A few rounds with the jet-wash and snow foam and then a little brushing with some degreaser and wipe down.
Dirty bay before:
After:
All nice and clean now, the pic's don't do it justice as it looks almost new again. Can't wait to get this build rolling
I got one little job done today, cleaning the engine bay. I was dreading this as I thought it was gonna take hours and be a real bitch of a job. Turned out easy peasy.
A few rounds with the jet-wash and snow foam and then a little brushing with some degreaser and wipe down.
Dirty bay before:
After:
All nice and clean now, the pic's don't do it justice as it looks almost new again. Can't wait to get this build rolling
23 February 2012, 10:13 PM
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a few more from Tim:
one before cleaning after the machining
Just drop a load of parts over to powdercoating and they're gonna pull all the stops out to get them done for Monday as we're gonna do the build Mon/Wed - happy days
one before cleaning after the machining
Just drop a load of parts over to powdercoating and they're gonna pull all the stops out to get them done for Monday as we're gonna do the build Mon/Wed - happy days
23 February 2012, 10:47 PM
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Ooooo that sounds interesting, what you doing mate? I thought you were just gonna do the gaskets
Gutted I'm missing Snetts, need to get back out there asap
Gutted I'm missing Snetts, need to get back out there asap
27 February 2012, 08:06 PM
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Today was build day. Had an early start, gonna try and get as much done as possible as waiting for a few parts and then finishing off on Wednesday.
Collected the powdercoating parts. Got to say a massive thank you to D&S coatings for pulling out all the stops and getting them done over the weekend. The finish is top notch - very happy
here are some pic's of the build:
We got rid off all the air pump system and luckily had these lying around which cam in handy
That's it for today, hopefully have it all finished on Wednesday and then meeting Duncan over the weekend for the running in map. Had a great day
Collected the powdercoating parts. Got to say a massive thank you to D&S coatings for pulling out all the stops and getting them done over the weekend. The finish is top notch - very happy
here are some pic's of the build:
We got rid off all the air pump system and luckily had these lying around which cam in handy
That's it for today, hopefully have it all finished on Wednesday and then meeting Duncan over the weekend for the running in map. Had a great day
28 February 2012, 01:06 PM
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Cheers guys. Dying to get it on the road, hopefully end of Wednesday it will be in and running. Can't wait to spend some time in it running it in.
29 February 2012, 10:29 PM
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Very long day today. Was able to finish the engine and fit it all up. Great to hear it up and running again, its been too long.
Some pics from the day, they got a bit sparse towards the end as we were working hard to get it finished.
New clutch fitted, total waste of money as hoping to be fitting 6 speed in a month or two
and in you go
Was able to relocate the catch can as got rid of all the air pump system
Good job I've got some good floodlights so we could carry on
We were able to make a much better pipe for the R/V
Went out after for a quick run and all is good. Hopefully meeting Duncan over the weekend for its running map.
What a day, totally shattered after a long day but hands up to Tim. Works like a Trojan and has an amazing knowledge of scoobs. Brilliant engine builder.
Cheers
Some pics from the day, they got a bit sparse towards the end as we were working hard to get it finished.
New clutch fitted, total waste of money as hoping to be fitting 6 speed in a month or two
and in you go
Was able to relocate the catch can as got rid of all the air pump system
Good job I've got some good floodlights so we could carry on
We were able to make a much better pipe for the R/V
Went out after for a quick run and all is good. Hopefully meeting Duncan over the weekend for its running map.
What a day, totally shattered after a long day but hands up to Tim. Works like a Trojan and has an amazing knowledge of scoobs. Brilliant engine builder.
Cheers
01 March 2012, 08:28 PM
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. seriously though, well done mate - always a pleasure 
03 March 2012, 09:20 PM
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Met up with Duncan today for a running map . It was great to get out in the scoob and give it really good run. Give it a few more weeks and then he'll be able to put on the full map.
. It was great to get out in the scoob and give it really good run. Give it a few more weeks and then he'll be able to put on the full map.
09 March 2012, 12:18 PM
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Hi Gez nice project. I'm embarking on a similar project myself, Mr Finch is building me a 2.35, I also have a WRX so getting it to it's full potential is going to take a little longer, with the need for a 6 speed etc but hey, who needs food anyway!
Nice to see it coming along
Nice to see it coming along
09 March 2012, 01:04 PM
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Cheers Iain. Paul is a cracking bloke, you're in safe hands. Make sure you keep us up to date on your build to mate
I feel ur pain on the 6 speed mate, hopefully getting one in a months time. I just can't wait to get the full map on and start enjoying it.
I feel ur pain on the 6 speed mate, hopefully getting one in a months time. I just can't wait to get the full map on and start enjoying it.
