bluntys1rsturbo

*big update*

after many false starts my car is finally back on the road so was out yesterday for its first boosting of 2014

only ran it at 15-16psi to shake some cobwebs off it but the grin factor was certainly there had so many people rubber necking including a fella in a porsche 911 who couldnt stop looking at it then gave me the thumbs up with a big smile on his face

i have decided to invest in a pair of uniroyal rainsport 3 tyres in 195/45/15 as my current rainsport 2s on the front are 195/50/15 and are catching my arches on full lock, i also believe the rainsport 3s are meant to be another step up from the 2s and if so that can only be a winner as i really rate the rs2 as a road tyre.

all i have to do now is get the car to my mates garage to carry out a few jobs before its back on the road properly.

oil and filter
fuel filter
new dizzy and rotor
move radiator over a few inches so can run intercooler pipe where there is more space
new top mounts/top hats/bearings etc
fit new tyres
refit front n rear strut braces
and a good general health check over the engine make sure theres no leaks etc etc

bluntys1rsturbo

here she is parked back up at the mrs's place after a good day of boosting about

bluntys1rsturbo

oh and i also received these last thursday so will be having a little trip out in the 5 to donnington park on the 20th april

delbee1

Nice one matey, cant wait to get my beast back together and out on the road...

bluntys1rsturbo

cheers del, what motor have you got?

COSSIEGAZ

so nice to hear your enjoying the car now, I can't wait for the BTCC to start only a few days to go

bluntys1rsturbo

Nice one gaz just ordered 5 litres of 10w60 oil and some rad flush.

I absolutely love the whole btcc programme imo its the best race series around and the clio cup is legendary at donno

COSSIEGAZ

You can't beat some close racing and the odd crash plus proper personality from the drivers.

bluntys1rsturbo

very true mate, not long now and the fun begins

bluntys1rsturbo

not long until my car goes into my mates garage to get all these required/niggling jobs done.

i also by complete luck fount another very slight boost leak coming from the vacuum hose t piece which connects to the aei unit, i have now got a new connector and will get it fitted when all the work is going ahead. i also have a coolant leak which iv got a good idea is coming from one of the carb base hoses, i also have replacement ones to rule that out

delbee1

Car in the sig mate

bluntys1rsturbo

you sir are one lucky bugger, absolutely love escort cosworths for me they are one of the most iconic cars ever made, had such a huge effect on me growing up

bluntys1rsturbo

had a delay on my car going to my mates garage to to the last few jobs etc, its now going in next monday after work so fingers crossed we will have it ready before btcc donington on the 20th.

bluntys1rsturbo

change of plan yet again, my car is now going to my mates garage next thurs/friday i have also managed to book both days off work so i can go along and muck in and hopefully get it finished in the 2 days.

bluntys1rsturbo

*update*

been up at my mates garage from 9.30 until 3.00 today got a load of jobs done including fixing many bodges.

jobs done today
fitted new dizzy and rotor
fitted new spark plugs
renewed vacuum hose from turbo to bleed valve/bleed valve to carb
removed old plastic t piece from aei vacuum hose and replaced with straight connector
removed carb and cleaned out plus reduced first stage jet to 0.8 (1.00 standard) and refitted
dropped the oil/renewed sump plug and washer, fitted new oil filter and renewed oil.
fitted new fuel pump and fuel filter brackets
fitted new fuel filter
relocated fan relay and renewed terminals on wiring
fitted new genuine o ring on idle screw

once this was done she was then fired into life and instantly ran much better we got the idle to steady in between 13.8-14.2 afr which is fine for me, we will now be road testing it tomorrow to check on the boost were running and the afr's.

got a few more jobs to do first though including

fit front and rear strut braces
remove and refit side skirts properly
fit new tyres (uniroyal rainsport 3)
fit new wheel nuts and locking nuts
purchase 2 new front windscreen wipers and fit

bluntys1rsturbo

some pics from today

stu21t

Sounds like a lot of good jobs got sorted.
Once it's all done it will be lovely to be able to just wash and drive it.

bluntys1rsturbo

thanks stu alot of essential jobs defo got sorted and tidied the engine bay up a tad in process, so many bits of bodging have gone on its good to finally get it something like.

weather permitting im going to have sunday to give the car a full detail as its looking very weathered atm

bluntys1rsturbo

pics from today car is now back on the road running 20psi so still 3psi short of what it used to run fuelling is at 11.3afr full boost so defo room for increase.
will be turned up to 23psi ready for going on the dyno on the 26th april to see if we have gained anything.
uniroyal rainsport 3s have to be the best road legal non slick based tyre iv ever used and they still aint bedded in yet.
front and rear strut braces are now refitted and new top hats/bearings with uprated rubber doughnuts, car feels planted and so responsive on the steering.

huge thanks to Justin Keeling/jl automotive who is no doubt the r5 doctor

mk7fiesta

Your be wanting to sell it now then.

bluntys1rsturbo

Defo not selling up. Got the bug back again will be interesting see what it does on the dyno.

Mk4 Rick

Nice motor mate.Do you still have the t2 turbo hanging about lol

bluntys1rsturbo

i dont mate but a lad round the corner from me has one off his car that he used to run his new engine in

bluntys1rsturbo

heres a few pics of my car outside my mates garage (jl automotive/wilsons vehicle repairs) in stoke on trent, just needs a good day of detailing on it now as its filthy.





and a couple of shots of me just about to head out for its first boosting since the work



i will be giving it a quick wash off and a quick coat of poorboys blackhole this morning before we head off to the football in it, then it will be treated to a full detail either tomorrow or next weekend

bigchez

love it and i'm sure it's been pointed out before but the "yes" plate finishes it off! Would still love one of these.

bluntys1rsturbo

Thanks alot matey haha the yes plate matches me and the car so well.

Get one bought asap if your thinking of getting one as they are starting go up quite alot in value

bluntys1rsturbo

had a good 3.5hrs on my car today went old school and used ag srp





you can see my old faithful work hack escort van in the 2nd pic

bluntys1rsturbo

couldnt resist a cheeky pic of the car still think you cant beat auto glym srp for its all round capabilities.

not long until btcc at donington park cant wait give my car a good boosting up the A50

bluntys1rsturbo

been into autobrite direct earlier today to pick up an order of polar wash mitt,polar buffing towels,citrus wash,detailing brushes,applicator pads and an absolute bargain of 1ltr new formula auto glym srp with finishing cloth for £5
i have also recently purchased a snow foam lance and some magifoam so cant wait to try it out this weekend
i will get some pics up and hopefully use the mrs's camera which is much better than my phone

bluntys1rsturbo

i got the car properly detailed again yesterday spent 4 hours on it unfortunately only had my phone camera to take pics so only got this one



i have since purchased a 16mp camera which should be much bette

andybond

Looks great mate.

Get them wheels tidied up though.

bluntys1rsturbo

andy my mate if you would like to pay for them to be done then be my guest

honestly i made a promise just to use the car this year and spend nothing other than fuel and general running of the car due to my upcoming wedding and house move.

they will get done over this coming winter as it will be going into jl automotive for a few months

bluntys1rsturbo

Well we got back from donington at 6pm yesterday evening and I can gladly report my car was fault free and performed brilliantly had some fun along the way.
My arse dyno tells me its putting the same power out as before with 3psi less boost afr was 11.4 at wot so alls good there and part throttle cruising is much leaner than before so win win.

The kill list has a few new victims and my god the attention it was getting there and back especially buy a car full of people in a white sapphire cosworth on the bp petrol station in donington and a mk1 frs on the way back

andybond

Glad you are enjoying it buddy. Been a long time coming for you.

Whip out a few rattle cans and pikey fix the wheels for now.

bluntys1rsturbo

cheers andy as you say its been a long time and you have seen it come along over that whole time and hopefully it will get even better over this coming winter as there are a few things in the pipeline

haha iv got some black dulux gloss in my van

Staffi

iTrader: (1)

Really do love the look of this car, great job pal

bluntys1rsturbo

thanks alot mate really do appreciate the kind words and its good to know the car is appreciated on here

COSSIEGAZ

Sounds like you had a great time at Donny, bet your really happy now that you can just enjoy the car now without fixing everything all the time. How wet did you get watching the races lol

RSRick3290

Looking good , will be good to see if you make more power, i got my wheels refurbished and a few other bits done at wilsons vehicle repairs Last year nice bloke

bluntys1rsturbo

was fantastic fella and we stayed dry as we had our beach tent set up

really happy it can be used and is running lovely still a few bits and bobs to be done but they are not urgent and will be done over winter