Club G40 Forum
Club G40 => Photos and videos => Topic started by: Dirrt on September 04, 2008, 01:37:04 pm
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I have tried to keep this as short and as sweet as possible, sorry for the long essay in advance
Meet The Dirrtbox
I didn't know what picture to use heehee LOL
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/pinkdirty69/G40/P1000395.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/pinkdirty69/G40/Edition1.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/pinkdirty69/G40/DSC01398.jpg)
I’ve now owned her about 8 weeks and I love her to bits, she puts the biggest smile on my face :wub: Always wanted to own a G40 and now I do, yay!
Anyhoo, this makes me a G40 virgin – I’m not a complete dumb broad when it comes to cars but I know I don’t know shit compared to most and what I’m gonna know and I’m all for learning. I will say when I don’t know something and won’t be scared of going eh? Can I have that it non dub man geek language please haha!
History
Engine rebuild at 113K, currently on 140K
65mm pulley and chip
I have another Jabba receipt for £1300 which included head work
Suppose to be 150 break [I know she’s not]
A previous owner 2002-2003 [who I need to speak too - forking legend] spent thousands on her and looked after her really well. She has since been neglected and I intend to get her back to her old self again and then some. The charger hasn’t been serviced yet as I can’t find a stamp. I have spoken to Jabba and they cannot locate any history due to the years back the work was done and change in records, system or something – tad frustrating.
Things I do know [Thanks for comments and help from dudes and dudettes on Club Polo, prior to ban]
Always let her warm up [goes without saying really]
Never hit the rev limiter
Weakest point and most likely failure is the oil seals inside the charger
Anything else?
Plans, Comments and Advice
- Fuel leak fixed, brakes need replacing and clutch looking at
I have a hell of a clutch, you should see my leg muscle bwhaha
- Alarm [the pikeys are getting more desperate for nappies and stella] electric windows and central locking
- Back seats have deffo gotta go!
- I want a phat roll cage as I love the look but after talking to the older and the wiser [haha, sorry duckie bois] last night it’s probably not the best idea as it would be adding the weight and I want as much break as I can get, to a sensible extent that it can still be a road car
- I’m a sucker for music and it has to be loud so that is 100% on my list and going in the G
- Which also brings me to ask advice on brakes, exhaust, coilovers and tyres [I want them wide as fook] I am completely clueless when going complex in this area
- I have got my eye on the BBS RMs, always loved them they sexy as! But I know when I have the cash to buy them I’ll be going for summit less scene, more oldskool, unique and with more girth :) [size][/size]
- I need to get the charger serviced ASAP , looking October time due to Cashflow :/
I was going to take her to Jabba for an R1 and induction kit but I have since been told Pitstop Developments is where I should be heading [duckie dubloke, I forgot to ask more on this before we left last night gimme details mutha fooka] but someone else has said use Stealth <_<
It’s hard work being a G40 virgin, I have dubbers telling me all sorts, hence the reason for the same post on multiple forums so I can see all comments and opinions - Your time is mucho appreciated >_<
- And finally the noise that haunts me and gives me nightmares :monkey: :(
I have had a beep/buzz sound happen, first time the hazard flashed at the same time the 2 beeps happened and she died 10 miles later but was fine next day and has been ever since in that aspect. Then happened again on way to last Edition meet and way back from Manchester last month [I think that's the 3 occassions]
Nothing happens to the car, she keeps whirring away and drives as she was before the noise occurred
Immobiliser?
Oil?
Fuel?
Any ideas?
And last but not least, it would be rude and very unfair off me not introduce you to my daily as she’d feel left out - She’s quiet and shy, just like her mummy LOL
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I feel like I missed summit off that essay :nerd:
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The Red stripe... :D
nice paint job....
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I love the car and i like the fact you wanna look after it but i dont like your plans to heavily modify it. keep it original if you can bear it they are worth much more in the long run when left as standard as possible. many have met the same fate as your plans suggest so my advice is keep it the way it was meant to be..some choice mods for suspension sounds good but when you start ripping seats out and installing sounds and roll cages it sort of spirals on from there doesn't it? your car like but that is my honest view LOL
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arent you selling yours dan??/ noone will look after it then!!!
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LOL
Meow!
Well at least I got some replies I didn't expect one off here, thanks :)
Can someone point me in the right direction/score with Pitstop Developments then please - Is Steve still working on G40's?
The mods I am still keen on but they not top on my list, so plans could all change by the time I have cash to move away from focusing on the engine
Time will tell.
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not sure if Steve is still doing work on g40s these days
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This is hard work :scyth:
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Can someone point me in the right direction[/quote]
Help?
Recommendations?
Where is the best place for me to go?
Help a G40 virgin out!
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Please.
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G-werks is supposed to be good for charger rebuilds, professional and they port them too. The g60 guys really rate them - however at 140k and with a 65mm pulley, I hope that its had a rebuild before! have you had the charger off and looked at the outlet - you can tell if its ported or not in there.
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Not realy sure what you're after but I did find 2 questions in your essay:
1, Charger servicing - Steve shut up shop and is really hard to get hold of so go to G-Werks.
2, Funny buzzer noise - Normally oil pressure (due to thin oil or low level) see this thread (http://www.polog40.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=107) but could be something else if symptoms don't match.
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I'd say a roll cage is more productive weight gain than ICE personally, but it's up to you. If you're after something neat on the ICE front Rockford Fosgate have got some gorgeous slimline sub boxes which don't weigh much and shouldn't take all of your boot space.
(http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/photos/P3L-S10_1_l.jpg)
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like i said on polo3 i really like your 'G'
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Cheers ribbit ;)
She's having some work done to her at the moment
I'll update the thread with work and pics when done, should be picking her up Saturday if she passes her 2nd MOT :D failed on 13 things
A lot of neglect and bodging has appeared :'( but Dirrt is gonna get her right :)
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Well I only noticed she was out of MOT a week and half later, oops! I thought it was due in October but there you go! Women for you huh, good job I double checked when I did haha. So off she went to my fellow legend of a Rubbadubz duckie, Edd
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She failed on 13 things, fuel tank being the major. So the work began!
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Exhaust off and out all the way up to the cat
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Old tank dropped out and laughed at!!!
The filler neck to tank welds had rusted through.
Fuel leak much? :-\
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Nice shiny new tank in :)
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Aww she looks so poorly and helpless :'(
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So whilst the G was in the air, Edd disassembled the OSR Brake Drum and fitted the new cable, meaning a handbrake actually existed again now (this broke during test heehee) and then re-fitted the exhaust as it wasn’t on properly. Due to a previous bodge I now the most annoying banging/rattling which can’t be shifted, which is actually really pissing me off as it’s doing it more than ever now, grrr.
Next onto the suspension!
I had noticed a funny squidge/knock sound when going over bumps and stuff coming from the front near side, so off came the front nearside strut. Which became a game for Edd, he ended up having to cut the steering knuckly off and then replace the whole track control arm. A pair of 38” stilsons were used and still couldn’t get the fucking knuckle out the end of the track control arm, so a new track control arm was ordered for her!
Edd also noticed that the bushes on the lower wishbones were past their best, so a pair of lower wishbones were fitted – My rule to Edd see, was anything you see wrong, fix it!
The front shock’s on a polo are ‘cartridge’ based systems, so he took the old one apart or should i say it fell apart and the Dirrtbox had a wee wee on the floor, dirty bitch :D
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My G has already been lowered on some Eibach Springs, 40mm we thinks. Normally, shocks get replaced per axle, but seeing as I’m changing all the suspension very soon, I didn’t see the point in unwanted parts. So also did the rear shock, which was much easier, just had to swap the spring onto the new cartridge and put it all back together!!!
Then replaced the front pads as they were well and truly worn and noted the small upgrade of grooved discs. Next task was to bleed the brakes as I had said the pedal wasn’t the best (even though they are notorious for being shit)
Problem: Someone had tried before and rounded some of the nipples off! Most of them were just rusted solid though, so with a bit of love (at this point I think Edd was ready to kick my car haha) off they came and new nips went on, happy days!
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Rear cylinder needed replacing as it was fubared and then could bleed all round, making the pedal nice and hard again :P
Had to drop the front ARB off whilst doing the wishbones and the one ARB Bush that mounts to the body just fell apart, which is why there was light knocking from the front
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Next came the job of sorting the number plate lights out, these went close to MOT and I knew she was gonna fail so didn’t bother with anything tbh. The one side just needed a bulb and the other side was completely shot to pieces, so it was time for Edd to break the paint stuff out.
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Aww, she’s getting old and grey :(
Anyway, new wipers were fitted on the front as I couldn’t see fuck all when it rained haha
All items were completed on the failure sheet and then got the tracking sorted (from the new control arm) and then back in for MOT
Back from the MOT and all passed, with two advisories - Small oil leak from engine and headlight lamp benders
Edd, bless him did what he was suppose to do for me
(Note: Masking tape)
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But I arrived and tore them straight off, sorry Eddy heehee :-X He worked so hard on her, bless him. This guy is an utter legend, luff you Eddy :-*
MOT - Fail
Purchased: Petrol, Petrol Tank, Hand Brake Cable, NSF Shock, NSR Shock, Front Pads, Wipers, Exhaust Clamps, Exhaust Rubbers, Rear Number Plate Bulbs, Rear Number Plate Bulb Ass, Gungum, Front Caliper Bolts, NSF Shock Bump Stop/Rubber, Rear Brake Cylinder, Front Control Arms, Track Control Arm and 40 hours labour
MOT Pass FTW
I’m gadging to get her some new shoes, in fact I want some custom made D-Slots, yeah that’s right and no I don’t think that’s too much to ask haha! But I’m gonna wait till next summer and get saving some more pounds as she looks shexy on her BBS anyway and I picked up another set of 5 yesterday in real good condition with mint tyres (Nice one Jay)
I’ve had so many opinions and recommendations on who to go to regarding the charger and it was doing my head in, so I picked the one closest to me! Seeing as she’s been in with Jabba before I’m taking her back again! I’m waiting on call back from Jabba this morning to get her booked in and I’m fucking excited to say the least heehee
MOTs and Fixings £888.20
KW V1 Coilovers and Struts [ordered and paid for yesterday] £710.00
Jabba R1, Induction Kit and Upgrade Brakes £TBC
Owning a G40... PRICELESS ;D
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couple of things you might want to know
1. oem shocks arent cartridge - they are oil ones - so thats probably what you took apart.
2. TCAs (bottom arms, i think you call em wishbones) are g40 specific - so hope you got them not regular ones as they dont last long on a g
3. steering arms are also g40 specific - i think thats what you meant when you said track control arms?? not sure.
4. the fuel tanks rust BAD - i'd suggest painting yours with hammeriate/por15 paint so it doesnt do the same. Sam on here didn't and went through a tank in a year!!!
hope this makes sense
pete
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as above...was thinking exactly the same. nice G love though but defo get the tank coated. mine was coatd in waxoyl...a lot and is spot on 4 years later..
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Thanks for the comments and will do!
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Now with an R1 Jabba charger, upgraded discs and pads :)
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149bhp and 136lb torque
Not what I wanted or expected :(
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You need an eaton kit ;)
(rolling road graph from cp of lregs eaton g40 :) )
Induction> Large induction K&N cone air filter, port matched GT inlet manifold, 51mm throttle body.
Type of forced induction> Eaton
Intercooler> AW tracksport
Pulley> Toothed pulley kit
Cylindor head> Standard
Camshaft> Standard
Exhaust Manifold> Standard
Exhaust system> Stock decat downpipe and 63mm bastuck system, single silencer
Fuelling> Stock ECU, green injectors and a PSD remap with an sns stage V base code
Headgasket> Standard
Pistons> Standard cast 1272cc
Rods> standard
Crank> Standard
Flywheel> Lightened
189bhp and 162lb/ft of torque which was not bad considering the amount of standard parts still on the car
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sounds about right to be honest, slightly on the low side but not bad
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My KWs are finally going on this week [next at a push]
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As some of you may be aware, I have a non starter now, so off she went this week to get looked at :'(
Sad moment to see her like that!
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The process of elimination begins, wish us luck :-\
No alarm needed, I've got heidi pops :)
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Some material for you :P
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Oh and last but not least, as some of you may or may not already know, I picked up some summer shoes from Taunton a few weeks back
13 x 7 165/55 compos :-*
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Picked her up last night and oh my god :o I've missed her so much :( G smiles FTW ;D
Now lowered 125mm all round :-X There's 5cm from her tummy to the floor, Eek!
I'll get some pictures up shortly...
She's like a little go kart! I've never driven a lowered car before and it so much fun :) Low riding FTW! I'm going to give the suspension a week to settle and then the back end will have to come up though!
She's had new battery, plugs, dizzie, new core is it? steering arms and bearings.
List of things to do
- Adjust suspension
- Grooved discs back on
- New fan needed as bearings have gone in mine
So she makes a lovely noise from time to time, actually an embarassing one when sat in traffic or pulling in somewhere heehee
- Brakes are a must sort, as I'm still not happy with them
Did notice last night though, that I get a light vibration on the brake pedal when braking, what would be causing that? New disc and pads btw.
- She's currently "hootering" on idle from time to time, so that needs to be looked at
Would that be anything to do with stickly throttle that comes and goes or is it a sensor? Or nothing of the sort ??? I'm a retard :D
Still can't decide whether to keep current custom exhaust system There's actually nothing wrong with mine, I'm just being picky as I really want a Bastuck system >:(
The sound she makes has actually grown on me :-*
I went to Cheltenham last night to meets some mates at the cruise, i know haha but it's good for the S1 RST, Starlets, MK1 Escort, Skylines, CRXs etc. I'm actually shocked at how many people don't know what I'm driving and some even think it's a G60 :o stupid mo fos and it is also funny hearing some chavvy cont going "supercharged polo?" and laughing and then seeing his face when I put my foot down
It's good to be back in the G40 world again, I've missed my car so much! 8)
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The vibration through the brake pedal could be caused by disc run out. If the mating face of the hub wasn't completely clean and flat when the new disc is put on it can lead to run out.
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Jesus thats low lol get her up a wee bit!
Exhaust looks good btw 8)
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Cheers Max :) Yeah fingers crossed I'm getting her up Saturday for UD :P
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MODEL
1992 Volkswagen Mk3 Polo G40
ENGINE
1272cc
Jabba R1 Supercharger
Jabba Induction Kit
Big Valve Head
65mm pulley
Cammed
Chipped
4-2-1 Manifold with De-cat
Full Stainless Steel custom exhaust system using 2.5 pipe and no mid box
Uprated Magniflow HT leads
December 2008: 149bhp and 136lb torque
Jabba have stated I should be seeing 165bhp easy with the BVH too, I obviously have some restrictions that need to be sorted, my aim is to roll that in 2010
I dont know what throttle body and injectors I've got
SUSPENSION
KW Variant 1 - Adjustable height with fixed damping
BRAKES
Standard G40 brakes with grooved discs and VW pads
WHEELS
2 Sets of Original 13 G40 BBS
Running in summer (hopefully) 7J Compos - 165/55/13s
EXTERIOR
Supercharged decal
Factory pins stripes and door cills
German left hand drive head lights
Clear side and front repeaters
Club stickers scattered
INTERIOR
Me
ICE AND SECURITY
Factory Immobiliser
Sony head unit with 10" Subwoofer and 6x9s
All temporary until custom system can be built but it's not my top priority yet, so I couldn't give a fuck if my 6x9s and shit are on display, music is a must and money is needed else where
REPLACED
Battery, Sparks, Dizzie, Surcharge, Steering Arms, Petrol Tank, Handbrake Cable, NSF and NSR Shocks, Front Pads, Wipers, NSF Shock Bump Stop, Rear Brake Cylinder, Front Control Arms, Track Control Arm
BAD POINTS
Small amount of rust on drivers door where supercharged decal is
3 or 4 dinks around the car
3 scratches on the bonnet
TO DO
Sump guard and maybe need to adjust down pipe so I can slam her back where she was
New Radiator
Brakes Upgrade
Up Rated Bushes
Brake master cylinder to 22mm
Strut Braces
Boost and air/fuel gauges
Braided lines
Full Re Wire
CAT1 Toad alarm with remote central locking
Electric Windows
Custom D-Slots *sighs*
A turbo to run alongside the charger in a few years, but only if I become rich haha
All I can think off for now, but I know Ive missed loads :D
COMMENTS
Always wanted to own a G40 and when I saw this come up I knew I had to have it. This baby became mine in the beginning of July 2008. She had a 139K miles and a folder full of service history and receipts. I remember that drive home like it was yesterday and I had the biggest smile on my face ;)
My current input into her is approx £4,000 :o and yup, I'm still going.
I have a love hate relationship with this car as every time I get something fixed, something else fucks up and atm have been very close to giving up, like seriously on a downer about it. Since UD she's losing power when I'm driving and I only just managed to get home that evening, changing gear about 1,000 times to do so and I haven't even touched her since cause I'm proper pissed off
Saying that, she makes my heart do this
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So I can't help but love her and the G smiles always make up for it ;D
I have a few more pictures to follow with coilies on view and custom exhaust pipeages
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I hear what your saying about loosing patience, i spent £400 to get mine through MOT and the next week it was broke again. Gotta say though when it's all up and running it's worth it. Nice g.
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Zorst pictures that I've finally got together from last year haha, out with the old...
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in with the new...
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Interesting downpipe ! What happens, does it merge into one pipe or carry on dual, down the car ? is it immediately silenced from the downpipe there ?
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Where did you get your coilovers from matey?? how much if you dont mind me asking??
Thanks
:DJon
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Looking goooood.
Seems as though you've had alot of problems to deal with? lol.
As for running a turbo with the G-lader, you're gonna need ALOT of dosh to pull that off! Would be the only G running that tho :-)
I'd say there was something not cricket if you only managed 149bhp with your spec. I got 136bhp and i have alot less. (full blend charger, ind kit & heatshield, 65mm pulley & chip). I should be well over that when it comes back! lol.
Keep up the good work D.
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Better late than never right?
The Lump
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The Hump
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Not bad looking after not touching it for 9 months huh?
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Where a lot of the engine is right now
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They tried and fail... God bless locking wheel nuts!
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So I've been non stop last year running Never-Lift and working for Drift One which I am thoroughly enjoying and will be continuing with this year
An article for those interested: http://www.drifted.com/ian-gratton/grassro...-november/5335/ (http://www.drifted.com/ian-gratton/grassroots-birmingham-wheels-never-lift-day-november/5335/)
Big changes my end, re located to Castle Donington, working at Donington Park, getting married this year and now I'm finally in a position to sort the G out, mainly because the E30 is too unreliable and causing us problems.
The plan right now is to make sure the G is all good and get it running again. Updates in the next weeks to come!
Future plan is to rebuild my old engine with a turbo and then take out this new one an eaton it and play between them both... But we'll see how cashflow goes and how much drifting will swallow my cash!
I would just like to give a massive thanks to Saf for hooking me up and I'm sorry I had to stand my ground on the deal but I'm glad you got something sorted
Thanks to Yoof, was nice to finally meet you and we'll deffo be in touch for some services.
Engine out, new engine cleaned, old bits off the old engine being put on the new.
Getting there...
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those camcap studs are only m7 and easy to bend!!! i'd check them after having an engine dangling on them! nice progress though!
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Nice progress but yeah don't pick an engine up like that, use the hook on the back.
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There's no cam in there it made sense.
Mike asked if any of you knew the poundage of g40 valve springs? As he believes the 60kg of the engine is trivial in comparison.
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I was more thinking of damage caused by the strap to the end caps than them falling off although the vast majority of the weight is going into the end caps there too. Don't see the point when you have a hook right there designed for the job.
Yes we're still the same old pedantic gist we always were :D
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all i know is that the valve springs have bend the studs in one of my heads, so they aint strong.
ps your arm is quite hairy for a girl :o
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I was more thinking of damage caused by the strap to the end caps than them falling off although the vast majority of the weight is going into the end caps there too. Don't see the point when you have a hook right there designed for the job.
Yes we're still the same old pedantic gist we always were :D
Mike said thanks for your concern.
Oh I expected nothing less. Glad you're all still on form :D
all i know is that the valve springs have bend the studs in one of my heads, so they aint strong.
ps your arm is quite hairy for a girl :o
p.s I'll show you some time if you like? ;)
:D
Just a funny picture. Clean hand where his glove was!
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Well more progress pictures from Mike's last couple of sessions on the G...
Engine back in
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/pinkdirty69/G40/6fdb71dc.jpg)
Broken manifold studs drilled out and helicoiled
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/pinkdirty69/G40/ac11e750.jpg)
Manifold fitted and charger back on
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/pinkdirty69/G40/80445ad1.jpg)
Throttle elbow refitted, pipework fitted, everything back together apart from plugs and leads
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/pinkdirty69/G40/e262a6fd.jpg)
Another angle
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/pinkdirty69/G40/5e753b96.jpg)
Melted plug from cylinder 2, the cylinder with the melted piston
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/pinkdirty69/G40/ba9c11fd.jpg)
Nasty... Turns out the plugs were WR7DC+, which after Mike researched were NOT right for the G. As stated by a few earlier in this thread WR5's are what was needed, possibly WR4's since the G had the R1 charger and other mods. But the ones fitted just before the engine died were WR7 fails.
Now have some NGK BP7EVX on order which are equivalent to Bosch WR5/4. These particular NGK's were recommended over on a thread on here between Yoof and Saf, so hopefully no issues there now!
More updates to come... Getting close now ;D
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yeah i couldnt get hold of any W4DPOs and the NGK ones youve stated have been fine in mine to date bar coking up on one cylinder, but the engines being replaced with a 97k one and the originals being rebuilt.
sweet progress chick, well looking forward to seeing this back on the road again. mr gaynors done good!