Vturbo Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 So today we started swapping the input shafts over, gears and synchros all look in good condition, going to install new input and output bearings too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Broony Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 id price new syncros if i were you and change them while you have them out. they might look ok but could be worn. changed my 5th gear and the syncro looked fine, swapped it out and what a difference Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 id price new syncros if i were you and change them while you have them out. they might look ok but could be worn. changed my 5th gear and the syncro looked fine, swapped it out and what a differenceIt's worth a shout to be honest, dependant on price and how long they take to get here. The gearbox was very smooth though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Broony Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 they shouldnt be too much if i remember correctly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fordie_glanzaV Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Think i prices up the syncros between £20-£30If u get stuck with any bits I've got alsorted box of gearsets here. And a casing.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Think i prices up the syncros between £20-£30If u get stuck with any bits I've got alsorted box of gearsets here. And a casing..Cheers mate, I have two good condition donor boxes but both have broken casing so not short on bits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fordie_glanzaV Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thats ok then mate... Hope u get it sorted then ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 So gearbox is all repaired, just waiting for my clutch to arrive....also purchased a new front mount filter for the td04. Considering getting a civic rad to free up some space! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Well the clutch arrived safe and well. Hopefully going to fit it Wednesday and chuck the box back in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Well, gearbox is back in. Wasn't expecting the clutch to rattle that much lol also making some adjustments to the seat rail to lower the seating position by 2 or 3 inches Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 They make a nice noise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayc-glanza17 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 How it feel to drive mike? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Not driven it yet, finishing of the seat, should be on the road tonight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Clutch feels good to drive with, a lot easier than I thought! The low seating position now is good too. Feels so much better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Fitted an adjustable fpr today, set it just under 3 bar and getting good afrs, haven't been able to really out the boot in until now.Feels great at 0.7 bar....can't wait to get if mapped to 1.4-1.5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayc-glanza17 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Glad all going well buddy..Hopefully i be back within 6 weeks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Took a drive up to Bristol, few pics from cheddar gorge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Looking good man! How she perform? Theres some lovely roads around the gorge to have a play ( my neck of the woods ) James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fordie_glanzaV Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Im down that neck of the woods aswell at the moment... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Yeah it's performing well. Only running 0.8 on an fpr and standard management. the gorge was epic though. I'm only down here till tomorrow then driving back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 If your staying in bristol the back roads between gorge qnd bristol are amazing at night!! Glad to hear shes driving well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 Not really much to update. Had to postpone mapping till the 5th of April due to work commitments. Gives me a bit of time to sort my dodgy wheel bearing and a few oil leaks..mainly sump and rocker cover. But other than that the miles are going on, up to 1700 miles. Just can't wait to get the thing mapped! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Small update, all the oil leaks have been fixed, resealed the sump and gave it a good clean out. Also sorted the rocker cover leaks and done the two front wheel bearings. So all is good and ready for mapping on Tuesday. Debating also wether to drive the car to southern Spain in a couple of months! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Made it to the mappers, just waiting on news! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Okay well, the car made 240 @1.4 bar, the mapper said the the actuator is weak, also there is a noise coming from the top end so they had to hold back. apparently it sounds like det but it's not. Happens past 5500rpm. Going to strip the head ASAP..: in the meantime any ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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