Sefton-EP91 Posted January 25, 2019 Author Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) So, I got the car back together again although she was running I noticed another pronounced tap which was really annoying me, so I stripped it down again to have the clearances re-checked and to my surprise, ALL of the intake valve clearances were too tight again. So I checked what shims I needed again and got them ordered. This time I’ve left the cambelt on, using a special tool from work I was able to push down the cam follower and pop the shim out! Thankfully a couple could be swapped about so only need 5 in total! Also a massive thanks to Shaun finnigan for the link to the shims, saved me so much money and time! A lot of the shims are on back order through work (Toyota) so thankfully the ones Shaun linked me to are the ones I need and are available. Fingers crossed this cures my tapping! Edited January 25, 2019 by Sefton-EP91 Quote
RobSR Posted January 26, 2019 Posted January 26, 2019 Nice work mate - you have a lot of patience! Quote
jellybaby Posted January 26, 2019 Posted January 26, 2019 19 hours ago, Sefton-EP91 said: So, I got the car back together again although she was running I noticed another pronounced tap which was really annoying me, so I stripped it down again to have the clearances re-checked and to my surprise, ALL of the intake valve clearances were too tight again. So I checked what shims I needed again and got them ordered. This time I’ve left the cambelt on, using a special tool from work I was able to push down the cam follower and pop the shim out! Thankfully a couple could be swapped about so only need 5 in total! Also a massive thanks to Shaun finnigan for the link to the shims, saved me so much money and time! A lot of the shims are on back order through work (Toyota) so thankfully the ones Shaun linked me to are the ones I need and are available. Fingers crossed this cures my tapping! What the link for the shims as I going to need some Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted January 26, 2019 Author Posted January 26, 2019 18 minutes ago, jellybaby said: What the link for the shims as I going to need some https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F332630831194 Quote
jellybaby Posted January 26, 2019 Posted January 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Sefton-EP91 said: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F332630831194 Cheers they ok to use as they motorcycle once’s ? Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted January 26, 2019 Author Posted January 26, 2019 They will be fine, mine arrived today and are identical to the ones I bought from work. Just half the price and arrived ALOT faster! Quote
jellybaby Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Cheers feller I will give them a go once I worked it all out and replaced my current cams to standard ones Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted January 28, 2019 Author Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) Shims are fitted and the tapping is gone to say I’m happy would be an understatement, it’s been a struggle this time round with this build but I can finally see the light! The car was suppose to go for a new 3” custom decat back exhaust on the 7th jan but due to all the issues I’ve been having I had to delay it. It’s now ready for the exhaust but unfortunately speedfab is fully booked until March now, I’ve booked it in for the 1st March but that does mean the mapping will be delayed until the end of March. On the plus side she is running a treat and ready for a slow drive tomorrow to ensure everything is ok! Edited January 28, 2019 by Sefton-EP91 Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Posted January 29, 2019 22 hours ago, RobSR said: Awesome news Thanks rob! Quote
jellybaby Posted January 30, 2019 Posted January 30, 2019 Whoop glad all sorted feller it nice to see ya sticking at it us older vets still want to keep them going and push Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Posted January 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, jellybaby said: Whoop glad all sorted feller it nice to see ya sticking at it us older vets still want to keep them going and push You know it! I haven’t put a lot of my hard earned money into this for someone else to enjoy! I’m just doing my upmost best to keep her going and enjoyable! Quote
jellybaby Posted January 30, 2019 Posted January 30, 2019 We’ll if I ever get mine sorted maybe sort a road trip out to the ring or something I no neversimple would tag along if we go via Holland Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Posted January 30, 2019 6 hours ago, jellybaby said: We’ll if I ever get mine sorted maybe sort a road trip out to the ring or something I no neversimple would tag along if we go via Holland I’d be up for a road trip mate, I’ve been wanting to sort a ring trip in the future. I’ll post something up once it’s arrnaged and maybe a few other will be up for it aswell! Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Posted February 2, 2019 Gave her a little wipe over to get the dust off! God I miss this thing! On another note, the Clifford alarm I had on the car decided to pack up so I’ve got her booked in for a new Sterling CAT1 alarm and immobiliser on the 14th Feb. So that should keep her protected! Small photo of how she sits. Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted February 5, 2019 Author Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) Gave the wiper arms and scuttle panel a refresh as they were looking faded! Now good as new.. Edited February 5, 2019 by Sefton-EP91 Quote
garbs Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 Nice! Have they been re sprayed or had a special plastic back to black treatment? Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted February 7, 2019 Author Posted February 7, 2019 2 hours ago, garbs said: Nice! Have they been re sprayed or had a special plastic back to black treatment? They have been painted mate Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Posted February 12, 2019 So I managed to get the new boost gauge and water temp gauge wired in, the boost gauge is plumbed up aswell although the water temp gauge I’m waiting for an adaptor to arrive so will be sorted on Thursday/Friday. Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted February 13, 2019 Author Posted February 13, 2019 Gave the Glanza a wipe over today, general tidy up inside aswell. She’s having a new alarm fitted tomorrow, I will give her a small drive to have it fitted then back into her space, this is how she is currently standing! Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Posted February 19, 2019 New TD fuel rail and TD 430cc injectors fitted, I sent the ME221 Standalone back to ME to have a base map loaded and received that back, so I set at fitting that today. U unfortunately no photos of that! Although here’s the rail and injectors fitted! Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Posted February 23, 2019 On 2/22/2019 at 8:45 AM, rob_bower said: Tidy work looks awesome. Thank you Rob for the kind words! Quote
Sefton-EP91 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Posted February 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Calum122 said: Looking smart. Thank you, it’s not been an easy build this time round but I’m close to the end now, new exhaust on the 1st March and mapping at the end of March! Quote
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