Xpect Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Well, it certainly was not dirtier than mine is most of the time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 further movement attempts, denied. still leaking. sump's coming off next weekend to be totally re-sealed....again. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Sump pans are a wanker! Biggest mistakes people make: 1, de-grease the sump pan Lip and the lip of the block (mating surfaces) as sealant wont stick to oil.2, don't overtighten the sump bolts, this bends the sump pan lip and pushes the sealant out the way3, don't give the sealant long enough to set, Id leave it 24hours tbh.4, make sure the sump pan lip is straight and flat, they bend if overtightened. Not saying you did any of these, but these engiens are a cunt for leaky sumps! Hopefully it may help if uve missed summink phil! xx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 cheers dude. think it was a combo of its first run last year, and then being left to sit, has caused it. she's getting resealed using some industrial stuff from ECC on Friday nite, then being left til sunday afternoon to be re-tested. should be a long enough cure period. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yaristurbo Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I had loads of trouble with leaks till I found this stuff, Hopefully u get it sorted mate oil leaks are a pet hate of mine m, if its not bone dry it needs fixin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 cheers for the info dude, greatly appreciated. i'm with you on that, leaks drive me mad. my brother has a GT that has never leaked a single drop ever, yet for some reason this last bloody engine i've picked up is a leaky prick, between the cracked oil pump and now this debacle. not impressed with what should have been a simple swap and fix job. thanks dude! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 Update Geographical Relocation - Successful! Joel removed the sump and resealed it on Friday nite, let it sit all weekend, and this afternoon filled the oil and ticked it over for 20 minutes...NO LEAK! so, went up for the run down home. she behaved really well, brakes came back to life in no time, they'll never stop you on a pin head, but EP brakes never will. pulled in after ~20 miles for a check, spotted one small drop of oil, emanating from the oil filter. Joel gave it a hand tighten, and off we set again, this time with some boost, took her nice and handy for another few miles, then took the back road from Ballyclare towards Ballymena...on full chat...and by fuck does it pull like a fucking train! straight up to 0.9 bar and held it with no problems, responded really well, boost is as it always was with the K1, strong and consistent. Engine temp and EGT were all normal. cruised her down in home after a blast along the Ballymena - Larne line, and got her tucked into her new home with the aid of some blocks of wood. once in the garage, another oil check revealed another single drop, still from the filter, which stopped pretty much immediately once the engine was turned off, and the level on the dip stick hadnt moved a bit then entire trip. So, we probably covered somewhere close to 40 miles or so today, and all the signs were positive. engine, turbo, clutch and gearbag all feel spot on. we've generated a bit of a list of things that need sorted before MOT can be considered, but at least its now down where I can see it and fettle at it!!!! monsterous monsterous thanks to Joel once again for providing the trade plates, for all his mechanicing skillz, and for co-pilot duties today! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Awesome news buddy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 cheers dude, time to start the tidying up and MOT processes. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Hehe! Excellent stuff dude... The feeling of driving one after so long is mint! Cant wait to do it again with mine, form a bond again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Good to hear. Seems now that itll be up and MOT'd and offically back on the road in my lifetime. Wahooo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 We need pictures and video man can't wait to see this finished James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 cheers gents. was good to feel all those Blitz parts working in harmony, first time its ran with the filter on too. think its due a Blitz decal somewhere now lol. Yesterday served as a bit of a shakedown for her, especially on the more spirited points on the journey down the road. I had horrible notions that the suspension would have died sitting so long, or that the chassis or fuel tank would be away. But Joel and I got a good look underneath on the Friday night whilst it was up on the ramp, and other than the usual amount of surface rust, there was nothing overly worrying. we also discussed, once its back on the road, we'll give the underside a rub down on the worst bits and then waxoil the whole underside. my first job is going to be dragging it out for a wash, then a full detarr, SRP and a couple of coats of wax. yes the paintwork isnt immaculate anymore, but i can still make the rest of it shiny lol. i'll also be fitting the Ultra spark leads, courtesy of Mark, and of course the Rescueman. Engine bay will receive a bit of a tidy and clean, think its time she got a new / painted rocker cover. Calipers will also see some paint, and then eventually we'll start looking at MOT prep down the road, but there's a few tasks needed for that, the most awkward of which will be a better radiator bracket to hold the civic rad in place. that's gonna be fun to sort. also got to get me an assortment of rubber grommets for various applications, particularly to surround the holes where the gauge wires disappear into the dash, as i made a real bollox of drilling one of them, so time to tidy those up slightly. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Looking even nicer mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 cheers dude. I'll have to see about getting some fresh pics as I go too. also going to try and replace alot of the nuts and bolts in the bay, some of them are fairly rusted now. needs a new battery clamp, including the upright lengths of metal with the threads at the top, as mine are fooked. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Win win win win!!Fantastic news to read, glad to see the love is still there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Update Now rocking some red Ultra spark plug leads and king lead. gave them a clean with some tar remover before hand so they're nice and shiny. shortened the BOV vacuum pipe and the PCV to catch can pipe, bit tidier now. also replaced about 6 small jubilee clips for newer shiny ones. next up is mounting the rescueman once i settle on a location. started it up too, oil weep is still there, not sure where its coming from if its above the sump lip or not, didnt look like the filter today. needs further investigation i think. but that'll keep while i tinker at shizzle. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 To-do list updated.Paint PAS pump - donePaint air filter bracket - doneClean oil off plastic engine covers - doneRefit Blitz SUS filter - doneFit recirc bung - doneRefit alternator with new CJ pulley - doneFit CJ crank pulley - doneRemove rear washer line - doneInternal wire tuck - doneTuck boot catch cable - doneTuck petrol flap cable - doneReplace steering wheel bolts - doneMachine so it fits and then fit adjustable CJ cam pulley - Cancelled as I hear they are breaking down / damaging the belts, so fuck thatFix bumper support barNew PAS and alternator belts - doneRocker cover needs tidied up - new K&N breather filter fittedCatch can needs emptied and wire wool replacedOil filter relocator needs fitted and new bungs/sensors boughtCrank shaft oil seal - doneNew radiator bracketBoost controller needs replacedRepaint all 4 calipersFit harness crutch strapsMount and wire in all Apexi gauges - Vacuum gauge mounted and wires runWeld holes in spare wheel wellPaint floor and internal roofTires for VolksNew bonnetFit anti-lift kitFit Din blanking plateObtain and fit door cards - doneWax oilAir fuel ratio gaugeWideband gaugeFind and fit an Apexi EL1 60mm oil pressure gaugeFront ARBShorten the intercooler pipingTidy engine bay - startedFit powder coated inlet manifoldFit Rescueman Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Good to see you have found the love again Phil John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) was funny dude, was out cleaning and fitting the leads and the Mrs came out for a gander, opens it up, comments on how she prefers it with the front door cards refitted, then commented she'd forgotten how loud it was, then says "we'll have to see about getting it back on the road once the wedding is over"...THAT'S MY GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yeah baby!! spent some time with 3 MINT Glanzas today and definitely made me want her back on the road for such convoys! Phil. Edited July 1, 2013 by Nanglebadger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Happy days on getting her home Phil. Good few thing knocked off your to do list as well. Getting there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm GT Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 This thread is useless with no pics ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 cheers Chris. lol very true Malcolm, i'll try and get some shitty blackberry pics as I start tinkering more. thinking of getting my rocker cover powder coated anthracite to match the new intake mani, anyone got any recommendations for where to go???? Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 There is place just outside Bangor does a good job. They blasted and powder coated my intake manifold for £30.00, I've got the name somewhere, I'll fish it out for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 cheers Chris. lol very true Malcolm, i'll try and get some shitty blackberry pics as I start tinkering more. thinking of getting my rocker cover powder coated anthracite to match the new intake mani, anyone got any recommendations for where to go???? Phil. Avoid Powder Coating Phil... For parts that can get to the inside of the engine... You get any sand or beads stuck in that baffle under the rocker cover and they get into engine your stuffed! Good to see progress as always, pics are needed though, is that hammer fitted yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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