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Old 19-02-2008, 09:59 AM
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Default Engine rebuild and ongoing upgrades to track Saff .

Taking engine out to rebuild due to knocking, engine is now out.
Was quite nerve racking as i'd never done this before on my own.

Removed all hoses, wiring loom, injector rail, radiator and intercooler.

Here some pic's.











All apart now, need to sort out what parts are needed, (Diva).

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Old 19-02-2008, 10:26 AM
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Look forward to the updates Dave,, keeping it stage 3??
Old 19-02-2008, 10:28 AM
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Yep it will stay on Greens and the T3, nice and driveable.
Old 19-02-2008, 10:45 AM
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Well done Dave keep the updates coming and if you need a lift with anythin I will let the Diva know !!!!

only jokin mate i will come give you a hand anytime
Old 19-02-2008, 11:24 AM
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Like above Dave....just call if you need any help mate.

Good luck with it all
Old 19-02-2008, 02:37 PM
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kev 3dr
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May take you up on the offer when the engines to go back in.
Old 19-02-2008, 07:21 PM
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all the best with it,keep the updates coming

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Old 23-02-2008, 12:58 PM
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Bottom end is past it

Its gonna get expensive
Old 23-02-2008, 01:52 PM
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Good work matey! Done well there by yourself!
Old 23-02-2008, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave Ridge
Bottom end is past it

Its gonna get expensive

How bad fella ??
Old 23-02-2008, 05:29 PM
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Well done mate...

Just think of the cash your saving my doing alot of the work yourself
Old 23-02-2008, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by grchmason
How bad fella ??
It's not that bad, just someone have built it wrong previous. All boils down to money with these cossie's but there is a VERY good option out there for Dave.

Hope you make the right move Dave...hint hint.
Old 24-02-2008, 10:05 AM
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Already made contact
Old 24-02-2008, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by grchmason
How bad fella ??
Just more work than expected, i'm just a drama queen.
Old 24-02-2008, 10:44 AM
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No a drama queen at all mate....Glad you've been in contact. When we fitting it.
Old 24-02-2008, 04:59 PM
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Soon hopefully, will be discussing this with Dave on Wednesday.
Old 27-02-2008, 03:26 PM
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Drilled out front of airbox and clean inlet manifold and plenum.

Old 27-03-2008, 02:55 PM
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Made a start on the rocker cover Dave....


Cleaned & sanded down....


Ready for painting & will be done tomorrow...
Old 27-03-2008, 03:05 PM
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Love the look of your car Dave, them wheels are mega!

I cant help much because am a spaz. However, if you want a mint cup of tea, am your man!!
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Agree with shorty wheels look superb, and different from the norm,,, shortly while your there remove the falken stickers
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Paul
Nice one Paul, quick work. I'll owe you a
Collecting engine on Saturday, so over the next couple of weeks will be hoping to strip it, clean, reassemble ready for installation.

Shorty
Your very welcome to make the brews mate. Then sit in the Recaro desk chair in the garage and admire the wheels.

Max
Only the one sticker on the car and that may just fall off
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Old 29-03-2008, 03:51 PM
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Nice work Ridgey mate! top job done there too by the cheshire lads as usual Nice calendar on the wall too, shame its from the Scum newspaper but she looks fit

keep it up mate
Old 29-03-2008, 06:01 PM
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March is even better
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Niccceeeeeee !!!!!!
I like it alot thanks Paul,.. you the man

Starting to get excited not that i have a 200 block and bits for the rebuild
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A couple of pic of the 200 block and cylinder head, just need to get it all together with bits a bobs from the old engine.



A bit of polishing/cleaning stuff, with a little help from the missus.


Tyding up the gauges as well



Amber indicators on now as well, along with some ducing in the fog lamp area for brake cooling.
Old 06-04-2008, 08:01 PM
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Looks mint Dave....

Will be up this week to perform a bit of Diva magic on the new motor
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Nice one
Old 06-04-2008, 09:22 PM
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looking good dave can now see light at the end of the tunnel
i like the rocker cover very nice i want a diva motorsport one i want i want
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Liking the cam cover Dave. Please change the chavtastic gearknob though.
Old 07-04-2008, 07:58 AM
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AquariuousRS
the current gear knob (just a cheapo) is MUCH MUCH better than the momo one that was on when i bought the car.
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Started refitting gauges, and assembling parts onto the engine such a alt mount, oil modine, main mounts, ps mount etc, exh studs into cylinder head, etc making progress slowly.


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Great work mate...

Just a suggestion, why dont you paint the gauge holders satin or matt black.

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Great Work Ridgey!!
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the Diva and myself were busy Sat afternoon. Engine parts collection now looks like this.
Only left to fit water pump (only gasket i didn't have), turbo, alternator and water thermostat housing. Then of course get the engine in the car and plumbed in.

Hopefully make Cumbria RS show on the 11th May.





Big thanks to the Diva for all his help , you know there is a spare head at mine if required.
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Great work guys
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Looks great! Could have done with painting the exhaust manifold though
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Very nice Dave
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lookin good dave diva is a top man


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