RS Turbo S2 - Engine bay and underside resto
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Injector rail now assembled and ready to fit tomorrow so more pictures to follow soon
This has new injector clamps, new bolts and new washers and also refurbed so looking mint
This has new injector clamps, new bolts and new washers and also refurbed so looking mint
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looks epic this thread, but iam wondering how you did front splash guard with what kind of paint you get this result
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Hi - it is a textured plastic paint - spray on lightly to build up the layers and this is the result.
It was a German product - i will pop into the paint shop this weekend and find out exactlly what its called as i have thrown the empty can away as quite a few people have asked me what it is.
This is a better picture showing how good the finish really is
It was a German product - i will pop into the paint shop this weekend and find out exactlly what its called as i have thrown the empty can away as quite a few people have asked me what it is.
This is a better picture showing how good the finish really is
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Looks stunning!!!
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Another selction of pics showing the progress - few more jobs done and a few more to go - next comes the driveshafts and they have come up really mint so looking forward to putting them in
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I've just sat and read your whole thread and didn't blink once!!! Emence time and effort and it has totally paid off. You have done an amazing job, it looks like its just rolled out the factory. Well done matey
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Just finished assembling the intercooler and the fans - needs a bit of a clean as the fans have been sat in the garage for 18 months so a bit dusty but you get the idea.
The intercooler is a GRS unit and decided to paint it black to keep with the rest of the engine bay theme.
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Was not too happy with the look of the fans when i put them back so took them apart and gave them a touch up with some plastic paint - look a lot better now.
Also then thought the air box looked a bit rough so decided to give that a bit of a refurb as well - definitely happy with the results
And overall this is where the car is at at the moment
Also then thought the air box looked a bit rough so decided to give that a bit of a refurb as well - definitely happy with the results
And overall this is where the car is at at the moment
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Hi again, couple of questions 4 u. Does the front hub carriers go onto the konis with ease or do they need persuaded? Having the hubs powder coated nd not wanting 2 b hitting them afterwards. Also did u get all the stickers from ford? CheeRS
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1) Cleaned out the inner part of the hub where the shock slots in as the powdercoat restrict fittment of the shock. I did it with a dremmel and a sanding attachment but did take them down to bare metal, also when you try and push them in use some grease to help them on their way.
If you have not had the hubs coated yet then best to mask up the inner part of the hub to make fitting a lot easier.
2) I did have to knock them in but with a rubber mallett and a pry bar to make some space for the shock to ease in.
As for the stickers they are not all available from ford - i got all mine from Tramona Garage - link here http://www.tremonagarage.com/ - about Ł17 quid IIRC - they are copies but must say very, very good copies.
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Cheers - hoping to get the driveshafts fitted next weekend as still painting a few items ready to refit and hopefully up and running mid June and on the road ready for 1st July.
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http://www.mipa-paints.com/gb/pi/spr...flackSpray.pdf
and the arch liners were painted in this as its the textured coating
http://www.mipa-paints.com/gb/pi/spr...ukturSpray.pdf
Available from most car paint suppliers i believe.
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Turbo is now back in place and most of the ancillaries sorted now
Alternator sorted
and exhaust now back on for the first time in ages
and finally an overall showing progress so far
Alternator sorted
and exhaust now back on for the first time in ages
and finally an overall showing progress so far
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I know - absolute nightmare getting the turbo in but it looks worse than it is really - most of the damage was there before and its just scuffed the paint but the rad is still good so i will mask up and give it a blow over and that should make it look a lot better.
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I find a pair of needle nose pliers is spot on for straightening the fins!
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Well its been a while and i thought it was about time i got my finger out and looked at getting this finished.
Driveshafts, brake calipers, exhaust fitted (properly). Oil now in brake lines now all completed and on four wheels and moving freely for the first time in about 2 years.
Still have bumpers and spoiler to paint, plus gearbox oil, colling system and a few odd jobs to do and then it will be time to fire it up and then MOT time
Some random pics in no particular order of how it is at the moment so lets have your thoughts
Driveshafts, brake calipers, exhaust fitted (properly). Oil now in brake lines now all completed and on four wheels and moving freely for the first time in about 2 years.
Still have bumpers and spoiler to paint, plus gearbox oil, colling system and a few odd jobs to do and then it will be time to fire it up and then MOT time
Some random pics in no particular order of how it is at the moment so lets have your thoughts
Last edited by s2turbsZVH; 05-05-2013 at 09:42 PM.
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Still looks amazing mate. I've just finished the underside of mine and gotta rip the engine out next and this is a very inspiring build thread to read through when I lose intrest. Top job.
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Car should be ready for starting and MOT very soon - just waiting on delivery of some last items and then the moment of truth.............