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03-05-2007, 23:01
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| Would have thought you'd take the oppurtunity to go a bit more with the power benn, match the looks etc.
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04-05-2007, 07:15
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Originally Posted by Ian Gsi16v  Whats the timescale for this build? In for PVS?
I want to do mine but really can't be assed with the work at the minute lol | yep all in and done for pv, Quote:
Originally Posted by alistairolsen head off and lap the valves and do stem seals while its out surely? | is that worth it? Quote:
Originally Posted by mattcoupturbo Would have thought you'd take the oppurtunity to go a bit more with the power benn, match the looks etc. | havent really got the money...xe is fast enough...more power would be fun,but not really needed..
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04-05-2007, 16:37
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| Lapping the valves and stem seals whilst the engine is out would be well worth it Benn.
The seals were the cause of my oil use before I did them on my new head.
Up to you of course.
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04-05-2007, 16:52
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| Almost missed this thread mate! Might have to come down and get involved with some top mincing!
Simps. 
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04-05-2007, 20:03
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#55 | | Regional Co-ordinator
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Originally Posted by Tom Williams Lapping the valves and stem seals whilst the engine is out would be well worth it Benn.
The seals were the cause of my oil use before I did them on my new head.
Up to you of course. | ah right, Quote:
Originally Posted by The Simps Almost missed this thread mate! Might have to come down and get involved with some top mincing!
Simps. | lol yeah mince on down...watch you get ya hands dirty for once... | |
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04-05-2007, 21:48
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| Benn without wanting to sound sensible, if you're having the lump out anyway would it not make sense to fit it up with a set of carb's as planned (40's will work if you have them jetted properly, just won't make as much power as on 45's...) and do the small bit of wiring needed nice and tidy as it all goes back in...
I vote silver for box and bottom end, hand polish the outside of the head as much as you can - use a dremel etc to set it super smooth  Would look sweeeeeeeeeeeet.
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04-05-2007, 21:59
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| I think AL is talking some sense there. Stick the 40s on so everything is in place then it will be an easy swap to 45s surely?
And oh, don't be so cheeky! Respect your elders 
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04-05-2007, 22:31
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#58 | | Regional Co-ordinator
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Originally Posted by AL Benn without wanting to sound sensible, if you're having the lump out anyway would it not make sense to fit it up with a set of carb's as planned (40's will work if you have them jetted properly, just won't make as much power as on 45's...) and do the small bit of wiring needed nice and tidy as it all goes back in...
I vote silver for box and bottom end, hand polish the outside of the head as much as you can - use a dremel etc to set it super smooth Would look sweeeeeeeeeeeet. | yeah but i need to know what sizes i need,no one can tell me....
like the idea of polishing the head....
and all the wiring is planned out.. Quote:
Originally Posted by The Simps I think AL is talking some sense there. Stick the 40s on so everything is in place then it will be an easy swap to 45s surely?
And oh, don't be so cheeky! Respect your elders
Simps. | yeah i know he is,and will if i can....and arnt i older than you?
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12-05-2007, 15:20
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#59 | | Regional Co-ordinator
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| Update.............................
engine wise,
sorted out sump gaskets and seals and bits,
cluch in the garage waiting,flywheel off getting lightened and bal,
Gear box all painted up in a nice bright silver...  
was gonna polish it..but after looking at all the small bits i thought no..i wouldnt have the time,and the boys at the polishers said it would be hard getting in the small bits, so silver with polished bits it is...
Started stripping the car...as it was running a lil poo after a small fire :eek
Bonnet off lights out,wiring loom out.. 
perfect place to store stuff... 
Bit dirty under there...needed a tart up...so...
Before... 
After... 
But should i do the front arches like it??
gonna carry on in a bit....
And lastly my newly tinted in kandy red light....
not sure onthe fully clear bits..might need a light smoking...what do you think?  | |
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12-05-2007, 15:25
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| Liking the gearbox all painted,
prefer the light on the right as opposed ot the other one.
And that has to be about the only Nova Ive seen in a while with the front end off an no rust :P
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12-05-2007, 16:51
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| cheers dave,
the light on the right is the one on the left but unmasked....lol
and yeah seam ok,nothing i could find which is good,
so i sealed it and painted to help keep it that way...
more pics getting uploaded... | |
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12-05-2007, 17:02
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| Dirty sump...couldnt have that 
soaking in degreaser 
a bit better... 
how the garage looks...lol 
and finely glued up my engine mount,hopefully give a lil less movement...  | |
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12-05-2007, 17:13
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| nice advert for sikaflex that bottom photo.
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12-05-2007, 17:15
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| Cool stuff mate, very cool.
I'd do the arches black or grey like your bumpers.
Lets hope these carbs can get on there for PV!
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12-05-2007, 17:16
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| lol...better for AMG Windscreens, the Best in the south....privte and insureance work....
as i got the glue from them...lol | |
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12-05-2007, 17:17
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Originally Posted by The Simps Cool stuff mate, very cool.
I'd do the arches black or grey like your bumpers.
Lets hope these carbs can get on there for PV!
Simps. | carbs should be on,
been given a load of info about running them,
arches where black before....as feeling the blue tho... | |
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12-05-2007, 17:33
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| Looking good benn, how much was that stuff your doing the engine mounts with? Could do with some of that, does it take long dry?
A Small fire????  Tell more? lol
Lights look cool. | |
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12-05-2007, 17:43
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| Coming along nicely dude! | |
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12-05-2007, 17:45
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Originally Posted by LongLiveTheNova Looking good benn, how much was that stuff your doing the engine mounts with? Could do with some of that, does it take long dry?
A Small fire???? Tell more? lol
Lights look cool. | i got it for a fiver for the tube...normaly about30ish as its windscreen bonda stuff,
takes a few hours to fully harder...
i might have a spare tube....
and yeah a small wiring fire....behind the dash....panic? yes i did!
the roof light wiring rubed thru...got a lil warm...and caught light behind the fuse box...
so panicing as you do....i put it out with the hose.
After wards...i thought the hose wasnt the best thing to use.
might fix one light to see how it looks...
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13-05-2007, 08:46
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| top mincing there Benn, love the gearbox | |
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13-05-2007, 10:55
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| loving those lights benn. You mincing today?
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13-05-2007, 17:33
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| as you found out yes byron,
Todays up date,
Engine allout... 
mounts off, 
stoped for tea... 
engine comming outthe top.. 
emtpy bay ready for tlc, 
engine bay has been washed off,ready for a few bits and a damn good clean and wax, | |
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13-05-2007, 17:54
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| The engine crane in action again,Lol.
Looking good.
Through the bottom! lol | |
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13-05-2007, 18:06
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| still taking the engine out the wrong way then lol!
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13-05-2007, 18:07
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| cant under stand thru the botty,just no need...lol | |
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