JonMc's Winter 2013 Re-work
13 January 2013, 10:15 PM
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JonMc's Winter 2013/14/15/16 Re-work
Having has the car for some time I've finally decided to give it the engine mods that'll make it go like it should.
Currently running about 270bhp on the standard TD04 with an FB Tuning map I've been accumulating part for some time and have finally got off my **** and started, but not all smooth flowing
The jobs to be done:
So job 1, remove the autogauges to allow me to fit the PSI3 into a top pod and replace them with a Depo 4-in-1 boost gauge fitted near the driver's sider A-pillar.
So start with removing all the old stuff. Boost gauge hose easy, and replace the old purple stuff with red so the start of the hose swap done too. Boost gauge sender sorted, move to the oil pressure - already had the LMA t-piece so sorted quite easily and used an onld bike light bracket to mount the t-piece better
Final bit if the oil temp gauge, using the cylinder 3 blank it can be fiddley but having removed the FMIC pipes it seems simple until I remove the adpator and out with it comes a load of threads stripped from the block I cleaned it all up and removed all of the swarfe (I hope) and refitted it with a load of PTFE tape but it leaked. Tried a new crush washer but that meant the adaptor didn't grab enough thread and it just span on the bits that had already stripped
Last ditch effort, triple bond, got the adaptor to fit and tighten (without the sender fitted) and then fitted the sender. The residual heat from the previous run that had leaked must have helped the triple bond set as once I fitted the sender and re-assembled the car it seems oil-tight. Car is SORN'd so I couldn't take it out for a run, but some good throttle blips and there was no more leak
When I strip out the manifold I think I'll seal it on with some chemical metal just to be sure
The result, old gauged out and wiring for the new senders in place, but it went dark and the gauge isn't fitted. A little annoyed as I did the same gauge from scratch including fitting the LMA and removing a TMIC in 2.5 hours so half a job in 3.5 hours, despite the cold, is a little frustrating
Anyway, pics and more to follow over the next few weeks, but in the mean time I have a full set of Autogauges 52mm boost, oil temp and pressures gauges including vacuum hose, wiring and all the senders for sale. Will also have an A-pillar pod available soon.
Currently running about 270bhp on the standard TD04 with an FB Tuning map I've been accumulating part for some time and have finally got off my **** and started, but not all smooth flowing
The jobs to be done:
- Finish the ABS delete, replace the servo and master cylinder and replace all of the braided lines. Add some braided lines to replace the copper lines going to the bias valve
- Fit VF34, STI Pinks and TGV delete.
- Replace the inlet manifold for a painted one, header tank the same and add a shed load of red hoses.
- Remove aircon rad and fit Direnza radiator.
- Fit blob dials
- Fit catch can.
- Do a load of powder coating in the engine bay.
- Generally clean the engine bay/engine.
- Relocate the battery to the boot.
- ...and today's job, fit the Depo 4-in-1 boost gauge
So job 1, remove the autogauges to allow me to fit the PSI3 into a top pod and replace them with a Depo 4-in-1 boost gauge fitted near the driver's sider A-pillar.
So start with removing all the old stuff. Boost gauge hose easy, and replace the old purple stuff with red so the start of the hose swap done too. Boost gauge sender sorted, move to the oil pressure - already had the LMA t-piece so sorted quite easily and used an onld bike light bracket to mount the t-piece better
Final bit if the oil temp gauge, using the cylinder 3 blank it can be fiddley but having removed the FMIC pipes it seems simple until I remove the adpator and out with it comes a load of threads stripped from the block
I cleaned it all up and removed all of the swarfe (I hope) and refitted it with a load of PTFE tape but it leaked. Tried a new crush washer but that meant the adaptor didn't grab enough thread and it just span on the bits that had already stripped Last ditch effort, triple bond, got the adaptor to fit and tighten (without the sender fitted) and then fitted the sender. The residual heat from the previous run that had leaked must have helped the triple bond set as once I fitted the sender and re-assembled the car it seems oil-tight. Car is SORN'd so I couldn't take it out for a run, but some good throttle blips and there was no more leak When I strip out the manifold I think I'll seal it on with some chemical metal just to be sureThe result, old gauged out and wiring for the new senders in place, but it went dark and the gauge isn't fitted. A little annoyed as I did the same gauge from scratch including fitting the LMA and removing a TMIC in 2.5 hours so half a job in 3.5 hours, despite the cold, is a little frustrating
Anyway, pics and more to follow over the next few weeks, but in the mean time I have a full set of Autogauges 52mm boost, oil temp and pressures gauges including vacuum hose, wiring and all the senders for sale. Will also have an A-pillar pod available soon.
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14 January 2013, 12:45 PM
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Twas a great start
Haven't thought much about the old set-up yet, was going to look at advertising them tonight and coming up with a price then
Haven't thought much about the old set-up yet, was going to look at advertising them tonight and coming up with a price then
For once my car didn't do a cross thread but yours!! It could also be that as I was wasn't there this time round, it took an extra couple of hours than mine did last week!! lol
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Done a bit more today, but never have I had so much drama fitting gauges
Ran all the wiring only for it to be about 2-3cm too short, sorted that by tweaking the routing, then plugged it all up and nothing
The accessory live wire had pulled out of the crimp - sorted that and hey presto, life
Initially, it only read 12v, and so did my PSI3 and alternator tester so I thought my alternator was fcuked - turns out if your speedo is unplugged the reading's false so plugged my new speedo in and all good. Water temp gauge is knackered so I need to swap that from my old gauges, need to remove the bulb for the seat belt warning as my old set never had that and fit the extra earth for the handbrake light. Also, the ABS light doesn't come on now as I've de-soldered and removed the bulb - I have no ABS. Just going to by an pillar pod to tidy it up
Also checked the cylinder 3 bung and that has stayed dry
Boost sensor fitted along side the 3-port, just need to swap the blue hoses for the red ones I have in the garage...
Finally, space now where the old gauges used to be now clear for the PSI3 in my top pod, just need to get some plasti-dip to paint it up first
Will finish it next weekend hopefully, then need to sort an MOT so I can tax it at the end of Feb and start playing again
Ran all the wiring only for it to be about 2-3cm too short, sorted that by tweaking the routing, then plugged it all up and nothing
The accessory live wire had pulled out of the crimp - sorted that and hey presto, life
Initially, it only read 12v, and so did my PSI3 and alternator tester so I thought my alternator was fcuked - turns out if your speedo is unplugged the reading's false so plugged my new speedo in and all good. Water temp gauge is knackered so I need to swap that from my old gauges, need to remove the bulb for the seat belt warning as my old set never had that and fit the extra earth for the handbrake light. Also, the ABS light doesn't come on now as I've de-soldered and removed the bulb - I have no ABS. Just going to by an pillar pod to tidy it up
Also checked the cylinder 3 bung and that has stayed dry
Boost sensor fitted along side the 3-port, just need to swap the blue hoses for the red ones I have in the garage...
Finally, space now where the old gauges used to be now clear for the PSI3 in my top pod, just need to get some plasti-dip to paint it up first
Will finish it next weekend hopefully, then need to sort an MOT so I can tax it at the end of Feb and start playing again
03 February 2013, 06:21 PM
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Cheers Ry
Also getting all of the bits together to do the battery relocation, found that it's cheaper to by an amp wiring kit and throw some stuff away that to try and by the wire and stuff separately
Final decision for now - do I get forester style pocket for the hole left by the PSI3 or just fit one of these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1606623568...84.m1423.l2649
Also getting all of the bits together to do the battery relocation, found that it's cheaper to by an amp wiring kit and throw some stuff away that to try and by the wire and stuff separately
Final decision for now - do I get forester style pocket for the hole left by the PSI3 or just fit one of these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1606623568...84.m1423.l2649
03 February 2013, 07:00 PM
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3904824532...84.m1497.l2649
Just need some 8AWG for the fuse box and an earth distribution for my earthing kit
03 February 2013, 08:13 PM
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I might end up with a pocket for now anyway - can't find a forester pocket anywhere expect the states $21 plus $55 for shipping and the VAT and duty on top
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Got hold of a twin 60mm A-pillar pod which I have monumentally modded and I now have a fitted and working gauge. Including modding the A-pillar about an hours work all in
