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[Nev]

Talking of ingress covers, I think (at a guess) that one is best leaving the water ingress cover on the lid, but taking the plastic cam case strip off the top of the coil pack. This allows the coil pack to get a bit of respite from mental trapped heat build up and might prolong it's life considerably. I take this approach with Nipper and I'm only on my second coil pack which is pretty good considering the heat he makes. It's just a "tip" for any other turboists out there!

Edited by Nev, 26 July 2015 - 07:11 PM.

[Nev]

Dup.

Edited by Nev, 26 July 2015 - 07:09 PM.

[Ormes]

Talking of ingress covers, I think (at a guess) that one is best leaving the water ingress cover on the lid, but taking the plastic cam case strip off the top of the coil pack. This allows the coil pack to get a bit of respite from mental trapped heat build up and might prolong it's life considerably. I take this approach with Nipper and I'm only on my second coil pack which is pretty good considering the heat he makes. It's just a "tip" for any other turboists out there!

 

Funny you should say that, but I took my SS ingress cover off to tap some threads into it and think I am going to leave it off... as I rarely use in the wet, and imagine heat escapes better without it

 

To answer your question, the bender is:

https://www.machinem...et-metal-folder

 

Only handles 22swg mild according to the specs but that is at 24" wide... those brackets I folded are 1.2mm Stainless and handled it just fine.

 

 

[Ormes]

Small update:

 

Replaced the Cam -> Crank breather as it continued to weap slightly.

 

[Ormes]

Small update:

 

The Cam -> Crank breather I bought, had a Cam -> TB breather in the pack, so fitted that along with a new genuine Vauxhall non-Return valve:

 

 

 

[Ormes]

Had a first drive for a while on Saturday morning, it was meant only to be a quick 15-30 minutes spin to test drive after changing the various pipes etc., and to run her after not being driven for a few months... anyway, I pulled out of my drive behind an Elise R, assumed he was out for a blast, followed, and yes he was Had a spirited drive to the point where I thought "I have no idea where on earth I am, and I need to be somewhere!"  so followed the signs to somewhere familiar and started heading home.  Car was faultless as always, and changing the Cam -> Crank breather seems to have stopped the oil film.

 

Car is booked in at Neil Garner on Monday to change the inboard toe link ball joints and set the rear toe (obviously).  I have also finally booked a track day today!... at Castle Combe on 21st August... my 2nd ever track day!

 

[Nev]

I am free that day, may I pop over with my camera, should be able to get some good shots of you.

[Ormes]

Would be good to catch up if you can make it Welcome to the passenger seat if you can make it to the briefing.

[Nev]

What time is the breifing please?

[Ormes]

What time is the breifing please?

I'll find out and let you know

[sford]

Normally 8:30 I think at Combe.

[Ormes]

Normally 8:30 I think at Combe.

 

Castle Combe are posting me out the details tonight so will confirm details once received.

[Ormes]

Normally 8:30 I think at Combe.

  Castle Combe are posting me out the details tonight so will confirm details once received.

Says I should be there for 7.30 for registration followed by sound check and then briefing

[Nev]

Okies, I'll be there.

[Ormes]

Small update:

Painted my dash plates black

[1] Sand

[2] Turn your kitchen into a spray booth

 

[3] Prime (lots of coats) and sand

 

[4] Paint (lots of coats)

 

[5] Fit

 

Generally happy with the results.

 

Note to self: No matter how many sheets you put down... PAINT GETS EVERYWHERE!!!

 

[hairy]

[2] Turn your kitchen into a spray booth

 

[Ormes]

Small update:

 

Neil Garner Motorsport replaced rear toe link inboard ball joints (I supplied OEM parts) and performed a full Geo.  Then I did a few small jobs.

 

First thing they did was, check the existing toe... it was found to be 'in' on the n/s 'out' on the o/s so effectively crabbing slightly... camber was also off due to the toe being incorrect.  Slightly disappointed if Im honest, as the car was Geo'd about 1500 miles ago by a trusted specialist... maybe there is a reasonable explaination?

 

Hadn't originally intended to get a full Geo but decided to get everything checked while I was there.  Once they had swapped the old ball joints out, and set the toe, the camber was checked and was correct.  They then checked the front toe which wasn't off, but they adjusted it slightly and re-centred the wheel.  Ride hight was already fine.  Early to judge, as the roads haven't been great, but it is definately feeling 'nicer' than before, and of course my weapy boot is now sorted.

 

Then when I got home, I did a few things I have been meaning to do for a while:

 

Tightened the steering UJ's, which were already fine.  Then wiggled the wheel and looked at the road wheels and they are definately connected

 

Then I checked the clutch switch alignment as I often get a little surge when changing gear... the alignment and operation of the switch seems to be what one would expect so maybe it's knackered or something else... not high on my list of priorities though.

 

 

Edited by Ormes, 17 August 2015 - 12:55 PM.

[hairy]

Was that you I spotted on the Chippenham ring road this morning about 7:45?

[Ormes]

Would have been heading past Sainsburys and on towards J17 around that time

[Ormes]

2nd track day under my belt Enjoyed Castle Combe, and the car was faultless...