deaf_rattle Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 working on the engine bay now. trying to source new bolts for as many as i can. thats and engine bay worth of them, although i wont be running some of the accessories engine bay as it sits at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 abit more progress, slowly getting the engine bay ready for the new engine. Stripped the thread in one of the steering rack nuts on the crossmember! doh, so getting that drilled out and re tapped. Aiming for engine in on August 8 if all goes well. (note i didnt mention what year ) powder coated head light assembly and bucket engine bay parts ready to put in (except bonnet latch) tidied up heater valve (waiting on new bolts) tidied up cruise control actuator (waiting on new bolts) always a sucker for a nice rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 excuse the quality, taken with my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 bought some more bits and pieces today. sump bolts sway bar mount bolts random everything bolts oil return turbo gaskets Thanks to alltech for the turbo bits and thanks to Stu for some of the bolts. bling'n after procoat action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 done abit more work to the heap. I think im still on track for completion by xmas. Note i didnt say which year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Had to make a boss for the sump for the oil return. New spark plugs cleaned and painted throttle body ready for reassembly well its been a very productive day, big thanks to Malcolm and Kevin for their help with the engine install. Cant wait till i get to drive it for the first time. Hoping to get quote on the rest of the custom work this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 booked in for friday! wicked 3" stainless exhaust downpipe (divorced w/g) w/g port grafted into exhaust housing of turbo (better flow to w/g) i/c mounting oil cooler mounting trans cooler mounting ps cooler mounting intake pipe (afm to turbo) Front facing intake plenum i/c piping Drive shaft hoop No christmas for me! pics soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 packed the supra up last night and towed it to Evil_si It had its longest trip in over 4 years 8O Big thanks to Kevin for his help and to Ken for the use of his trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 when simon isnt riding big cannons hes doin awesome work on things like my supra. Went around today to pull the carpet and seats out so they dont catch fire with the welding underneath. Wasnt expecting to see much progress in such a short space of time. Starting to look really good, although the extra pipe work makes the turbo look really small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 went around to admire Evil_si's handy work some more! things are looking really good now. Cant wait to get it back and start finishing it off. I might have to stop refering to it as a heap now 8O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 the exhaust is done and the ffim is coming along nicely! hope to get the car back early next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 huge thanks to Crazy Ken for his help tonight. Crap weather and idiots on the road didnt make it a fun trip, but i got the beast back home. Must say i feel alot better about the car now. Im not sure if its because its getting closer to completion, or maybe distance does really make the heart grow fonder! Anyway, thanks to Evil_si for his awesome work that he has done. Although now my engine bay isnt so easy to work in. Looking forward to getting this show on the road. poor lighting and shitty phone camera makes it look pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 cheers man! starting to lose motivation again, but decided i should do something anyway. Got the main power cable run now and with the help of Brendan i think we have the measurements sorted for the ps and oil lines. Played around with the front lip today as well as i had started to have second thoughts about it. Now i think ill go ahead and use it. looks primo i reckon. more pics of the 3" stainless exhaust hinged drive shaft hoop(x2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 ouch, my wallet is empty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 cheers! Big thanks to Nick (jimmy) for his help so far. Got the thermostat just about plumbed up, oil filter relocation plumbed up and a new list of fittings/clamps has been made.. when will it stop? Been thinking about giving up again, ill see how it goes after this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 well hopefully this is the last lot of fittings we need. Got the hose clamps for the i/c piping and intake etc as well. Hopefully all plumbed up this weekend and i can think about getting fluids. Has anyone used water wetter? thinking i might give that a try. i just need one bottle huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 well motivation has picked up abit after a good weekend of work on the car. Had to miss a few things (drinks at a mates, mates kids birthday and helping someone move) but sometimes you just gotta keep on keeping on. Another big thanks to Jimmy and "thats a strong drink Malcolm" for their time this weekend. got pretty much most of the oil and water lines done now. just gotta finish the cold start injector line and the oil return from turbo to sump. Went for a ride in my mates twin turbo 1uz jza80 and saw how well exhaust wrap works on stuff, so think ill be looking for a good supplier of exhaust wrap soon. Got the new floor board made up and autodec cut out a corner of the carpet and overlocked it for the battery relocation. So many hoses and stuff now, but yeah 1 step closer to start up. Ordered 20l of oil as well, should hopefully do the initial run in and then first oil change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 house is far more rewarding i reckon. bought our first place about 2 and a half years ago, probably part of the reason this is taking so long another package arrived today 2 catch cans. 1 ill use for oil catch can and the other for radiator overflow. Both will need some modification, but they should do the trick. Also got some exhaust wrap, going to do the exposed wastegate pipe and downpipe at this stage, although i am thinking maybe i should get another roll and do the headers as well (they are currently procoated) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 Well im down in the dumps about things again. 1 fan is stuffed so i need a new one. The battery is on its way out, so i need a new one. 7.5litres of oil in the engine and its not even in the lines, cooler or filter yet so oil changes arent going to be cheap. Had one nasty fuel leak to start with, but got that sorted. Some gremlins have been playing with my car and the fuel pump and starter signal latch on. big thanks to Malcolm, Stu and Cully once again for their help. But yeah patience is really starting to wear thin. engine bay as of 5 mins ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_rattle Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 getting there... Huge thanks to "Sir mix tape Adrian", Dangerous Jase, Cully, Aaron and Lovely lisa for their help yesterday. Got the car running, although missing the blanking plate on the back of the head by cylinder 6 (made it sound like a lazy v8, fixed that and she was running like a subaru. Fixed injector plug number 1 and it was now firing on all 6. Not idling very well or revving at the moment, but probably something to do with the timing and tps i think. Made good oil pressure and exhaust note is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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