Mikey Jay Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Starlet Auto ExtravaGlanza.......I'd go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woody Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 SAE sounds awesome you defo going to JAE then dude? or is it still a "im gonna drag my bro there wheather he likes it or not" situation hahaha and MJ being ginger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Yes my bro said 'hopefully' but i'm going to book the tickets and drag his arse along!!Anyway, got an accelerator cable holder thing made on to the inlet mani as it never stayed still before!Engine fitting tomorrow, yayyy can't wait!!Going to get busy with the paint on the weekend from a bunch of stuff on the old engine, then just transfer the bits on to the new block!!!P.S Ordered a new mani cover as both the ones we have are snapped. New one was of a GT so didn't fit!!4EFE Mani Cover WANTED!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woody Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 doh! wrong mani coverhope you dont drop any of the new stuff you paint or run out of paint oh and good luck fitting the engine hope theres no problems with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Thanks mate.One problem already occured. NO engine hoists available!! It'll be a pain without one of them!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 BAAAHH just pick the engine up Mr handy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woody Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 double doh sparky maybe you can pick it up for him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 :lol: :lol: good luck dude!!!! u could do a step by step how to for an engine swap if your REALLY bored!!! :o Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woody Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 yeah thats an idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 Sorry i havent updated, comps been down. My 21" TFT is bust and i've now got to use a shitty 17" brick monitor! Well better than nothing!Well, i'll go through the big update step by step!Wednesday 7th Feb - Old engine and gearbox out!Inlet mani, Altenator, power steering pump, and other components transferred on to the new block. All belts changed including timing belt.Thats it for the first day!Thursday 8th Feb - New engine block in......which was after so much fcukin about with swapping engine mount holders over, which meant to remove all the water pump and pulley covers - A BIG b**tard!!Another filter reloaction with air reservoirMade this fron some hose reducers and Corolla airbox pipe:Gearbox fittedFriday 9th FebNew dizzy cap fitted (BOTH of the other two broke!)Driveshafts fitted. Engine oil, Gear oil, Power steering fluid and rad water all chucked in. Then the battery and filter.Started it up to find a hole in the exhaust manifold, so fitted the old one on!Its now complete and makes no ticking gay noises at ALL anymore. Haven't tested the performance side of things yet becuase of all of the snow - It sounds much better with that filter relocation now though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woody Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 looking sweet bro hope it runs okand try to look after this engine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 Its running fine now, accelerator cables abit loose though and the gearbox feels dodgy.Supposedly feels sluggish too, but need to let it settle in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boy racer foz Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 i put the damage up lol ill go an take pics of the alloys now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oli_h Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 you got the same idead as me idrees even though it ent a turbo i still wana have the engine looking neat and tidy and smart for the shows Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 You know it makes sense!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I dont even know wot the hell to say!!! how the hell do u know how to swap an engine at the age of 15???? i wouldnt have the FAINTEST clue where to even start!!!!!!your a bloody inspiration little dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep it up!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Yup, big Kudos to Idrees Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 Lol no way i didn't swap the engine myself!!! I just give a big helping hand!The main work was done by my brother as he's doing a mechanics course and he knows most of the stuff.We got a little stuck though and just gave my cousin a shout whos a pro at this stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 Modified the filter relocation pipe!I did say i want it looking good under the bonnet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woody Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 whats upwhy the angry facesbro you got pics of that incar, looks cool Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 Check the For Sale section for an explanation! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Damn man, what a bummerHow'd he get banned? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 Something silly. VERY silly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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