Sort of got started on it again after about 6 months due to moving workshop, having a baby etc!!

 

Got the oil lines run to the tank in the boot. Pretty pleased with them as it's the first time I've really welded anything, bought myself a TIG off ebay, a few lessons off Leon at Alunox (who makes it look like the easiest thing in the world, b*****d :) ) and gave it a shot. They're 304 S/S so should outlast the car. Fuel lines run on the same brackets are annealed ali just because it's easy to bend.

Also managed to eliminate a big loop I had on the front scavenge satage as I couldn't get the braided hose to bend tightly enough without kinking. Just did it in rubber and clips in the end, suction only so no big deal.

Also finally found somewhere to put the alternator. Just as well they run OK backwards really! Still had to put an extra idler pulley on there to get the belt to clear everything.

i have seen worse welding from so called professionals . perfect job mate well done!!!

good to see you getting back to it, keep up the good work!

when do you think it will be ready for the fire up John???

Nice work John, always love seeing your updates. Congrats on the baby too !!

Dont forget to rub oil on you stretch marks John and congrates on your Baby.Superb job your doing on your car Bud,well done :bow::bow::bow:

Cheers guys.

When will it run, no idea, being philosophical about it now, it'll be done when it's done. Between family and work commitments it could take a while!

By the way, the welding on the sump wasn't mine, just the pipes. If I could weld ali like that I probably would take it up!

looking real good matey congrats on baby looking forward to next update

Great work matey, thanks so much for last week it really helped me out and the zed runs brilliantly now :)

Great work matey, thanks so much for last week it really helped me out and the zed runs brilliantly now :)

 

No prob mate. Did you manage to fix the intake piping OK?

You still want the DoolZ map or you not bothered now?

Also finally found somewhere to put the alternator. Just as well they run OK backwards really! Still had to put an extra idler pulley on there to get the belt to clear everything.

 

John - be careful - when you run the alternator backwards it sucks the power from all your equipment and your CDs play in reverse. Thought I'd help you out as you been good to me. No charge for this info.:)

No prob mate. Did you manage to fix the intake piping OK?

You still want the DoolZ map or you not bothered now?

 

I've actually sold the doolz matey but i might need you to tweak that mapping, it's leaning out quite badly on the motorway, have to keep feeding the power in then letting go to keep it moving without jolting back and forth.

 

We'll sort that out another day though, till then the map's fine for me :D

 

I managed to fix the pipe in place while i was at the pod for the journey home but it's still not quite right.

 

I'll try changing the maf before i book myself in for a trip out with you again buddy because that might sort out the issues

Chris, useful advice as ever, I can see why you stuck to capri's in the past. This new fangled stuff is obviously a bit much :D

 

Nick, must be either an air leak, MAF issue or problem with the pump. On the runs we did, fuelling was pretty much rock steady right up to the limiter.

Chris, useful advice as ever, I can see why you stuck to capri's in the past. This new fangled stuff is obviously a bit much :D

 

Nick, must be either an air leak, MAF issue or problem with the pump. On the runs we did, fuelling was pretty much rock steady right up to the limiter.

 

If you run the engine backwards then the alternator will turn correctly you muppet..................

nice to see your back at it again john

good luck