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I've also bought an engine 5PW with throttle bodies, loom, ecu, starter and pretty much all ancillaries for a brilliant £400. Only thing it didn't have was voltage regulator, got one for £40 on the bay. After an enjoyable evening of loom labelling I stripped all the unwanted wiring and the next day hooked it up. Initially it wouldnt go, then i realised the gyro switch was facing down.
Once i rectified that, the engine turned over slightly but would stop, i removed the spark plugs to inspect and found that oil had leaked into one of the chambers and locked the cylinder, probably from being stored on its side before i purchased it. A quick blip in the starter was enough to shoot most of the oil through the plug hole and free the cylinder.
I've read on other forums that people have trouble getting the engine to fire, however i was pleased that once the engine was turning over, all plugs were firing. I could select all the gears and the clutch seems to operate fine. At some point i will be stripping the motor down for a clean and paint.
Can anyone recommend a good engine block cleaner?
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I made a bit of a bodge spit but it does the job beautifully. Im going to add some castors and a locking device. Not sure how yet. A length of rope seems to do the job fine. So far i've been mostly chopping out rust, although i'm mindful that i will need to brace the car prior to removing the floors etc.
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With the intention of having a flipfront, i've removed the poorly fitted and rusty front end.
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I bought a pair of doors for £16 but they were in a bit of a state, i've removed the skins and i'm awaiting new ones.
As for now this is as far as i've got. Im trying to do this on a bit of a budget so if anyone has any spares going or a promotive kit for sale please let me know. I live in Somerset not too far from Bath. Hoping to complete the car ready for Combe in Sept 2014.
Wish me luck
Thanks
Kyle