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[minirock]

That is 1 mean looking mini dude bet it will go like stink aswell

Keep up the good work!!!!

[rosco454]

Hi mate,

Firstly,sorry to hear about your dad.

Secondly looks like you both did a nice job on the car the first time round and by the look of the parts you have for it,its going to be even better this time.

Not a criticism just an observation but in the cambelt picture,is the belt touching the hose slightly and knocking the belt out of line?If it is then it will destroy both in no time,really you need a bit of clearance especially once the engine starts rocking around under load.Apart from that it looks good to me!

Cheers Ross.

[ianjobber87]

hi ya,

Thanks for the encouragement guys!

Ross: Firstly I love your car! yes the belt is touching but its only on there to get an idea for hose angles etc at the min and its nice to know people are looking at the pictures that closely!! lol


Cheers,

Ian

[GreaseMonkey]

Nice project, sorry about your dad. Its nice to hear about the history, new engine looks very tasty

[mini_mad69]

Oh wow, that looks sooooo good. That engine will be great aswell, loads of power and also nice and smooth.

Keep up the great work.

[ianjobber87]

Hi,

Ok so not too much of an update really... but here goes.

Yesterday I mounted the ecu in the glovebox as its out of the way and should be nice and dry



Closer view



Once I'd done this I ran the loom for the engine sensors etc....its all really well made and I just needed to plug in the sensors. I've only got two that I'm not too sure about, the crank sensor and the water temp sensor, but I've been told they will be easy to tell apart once the ecu has power etc.



The loom still needs a bit of tidying up and clipping out of the way but I'm not going to do that until I'm certian it works!

I've got this lead to connect it to my laptop once its done.....should be long enough for the laptop to sit on the passenger seat.




Next jobs gonna be the fuel system. Not really looking forward to it! lol I got a tank ready modified with a toyota pump in it with the engine (to supply enough fuel!) so really its just a case of running the flow and return fuel lines and think I'm gonna need a relay for the fuel pump, so I'll need to get one of those and need to decide if I'm going to run the fuel lines as solid ones under the car or the nice fancy over-braid lines inside the car. hmmm...


Thanks for looking!!

Ian

[ianjobber87]

Right then...


The lack of progress has been rubbish! I blame uni for getting in the way but having had a week off from uni and then also this week off too I have made some progress and hoping I'm to make alot more by the end of the week.

So some pictures of what I have got done.



An overall view of how it stood before I started.



My new brakes fitted.



Again....



With the wheel on.



New master cylnder, new plate ,my nightmare brake pipes (and the very expensive new brake pedal connected to this lot) (still need to be bleed through)



Catch tank fitted up



Fuel tank fitted, along with the lines, and filter



And the relay wired up...



Which meant that I needed another fuse box



Still need to sort out this wire....lol



Also connected the exhaust up



Manifolds a bit tight...



And it sits a bit low at the moment. But we'll see if it hits too much when its running!



Also had a bit of the dreaded rust to fix...just patched the sill for no but will most likely be getting a new one next winter before it gets too bad. (now sanded down and painted!)

[ianjobber87]

So a few niggles!!!



Even things that you don't think will be affected are...this si the bonnet catch hitting on the inlet trumpets...sorted now but havent taken a picture yet!



Wonky Throttle cable (works fine but I don't like it!)



This stupid bloody hose is being such a pain as you can see its hitting on the cambelt!!



The rest of the cooling system coming along...



My nice shiny rad...thats been nothing but a pain!!



Still have to fit this......



And hope this charges!!

Should be more updates in the next week as I get more done. I should be spending the day on it tomorrow and maybe wednesday.

Thanks for looking!!

Ian

[ianjobber87]

Right then more progress today...



Mounted the Fuel pressure regulator



Easy to see through the grill! lol. I'm hoping it will be ok where it is and not get too hot etc, I will have to see how it goes and move it if needs be!



Then had to attack the bonnet with an angle grinder. Erm, only slightly nervous about this job but it had to be done!



The bit I had to cut off as it hits on the cam cover!



Connected up the top hose with my silly Kenlowe adapter thingy



The only way I can stop the hose hitting the cambelt....there is a gap, honest!


With the to do list getting shorter I thought I'd start to sort the engine bay out a little bit









Looks a little bit tidier under there and also allows me to make sure that nothing is to short, chafing etc.



Had to make a few little brackets and bits heres one that I made to hold the wiring loom.



Another photo of my brakes as I was down there anyway!

So tomorrows jobs include fitting the Kenlowe fan, secure the fuel hose to the bottom of the car with p clips, fit a bypass hose and then filling the system to check for leaks. Once thats done I'll bleed up the brakes (when my assistant finishes work!) and fill up the oil, connect the battery and we may have life!!

Not going to rush it though as I want to make sure everything is right so will have to see how it goes and I have a feeling that I will need a new battery too..great more expense!!

Thanks for looking,

Ian

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

Wow Ian, Looks brilliant. Dont forget though, there will always be a little bit of your dad in this project! you should keep it forever and cherish it!

[ianjobber87]

Thanks mini-Mad-Craig!! Yes there will be


So todays progress has been a bit limited!

Just bled the brakes up.....with the help of my assistant. And I now have a very sharp set of brakes!!

Also finished the wiring and popped out to get a battery. so far nothings blown up or caught fire so its all good! even the fuel pump worked as did.....



The ecu! this is the screen you get on the computer! (sad I know!!)


So tommorrw its just get some petrol, fill it with oil and water and start it up....


Fingers crossed!!

Thanks for looking,


Ian

[leaky]

Looks good. This is something I would quite like to have a go at doing sometime.

[ianjobber87]

hi,

Thanks Mini-jon! Its does have its moments but should be worth it in the end!

Right, so I'm now back at uni for two weeks and I couldn't start it due to a duff starter. Despite calling in a few favors the parts supplier couldn't get the new motor in until tomorrow so that'll have to wait until I get back, plus I have a very small leak to fix on the bottom hose then I can start it!!

A bit fed up with not getting it started but I don't think I have much more to get it sorted now! So progress but not enough for my liking!! lol

Thanks for looking!!

Ian

[josh.evans]

you will have to get a video up on youtube when its running looks great

josh

[xBR4DLEY]

That is amazing , me and my dad are doing a restoration now and I will be pleased if mine is anything like yours when its finished
Sorry to hear about your dad though, do you still have those window tints?
Looking forward to hopefully seeing you at some shows this year
Callum