1.6 TURBO Conversion - Page 3

TigraTurbo · 11-10-2008, 11:25

Red hose returns oil to the sump,make sure to make one nearly before where the sump gasket goes,(almost top off the sump).The braided is for oil takem from the oil pump in and then to oil the shaft,the hole was for the pyrometer(EGT)so tap hat with a bolt,Now the actuator,put a small hose from there,to the other bronze kinda look that you are pointing,so 25cm silicone hose from actuator to the other one.If you ever want to boost more(after bedding in the engine)just split that hose and fit the bit to raise boost(manual) i used to be on AVCR.

tom_mol69 · 22-10-2008, 22:29

Rite bit more progress now, really have been crackin on last few days, now got the head all polished up on the faces and gunked all the sides.
The cams will all be getting fitted tommorrow, now just waiting for tuesday to come (pay day) and i can get my COMETIC head gasket ordered

duneii · 22-10-2008, 22:52

keep up the good work!

tom_mol69 · 23-10-2008, 21:47

Rite started to build up the head tonight, i have put the hyradulic valve lifters in and i just lightly lubed them with oil to make and dropped them into place ( lookin at pic) i presume this is the right thing to do????

As regards to just giving my engine a quick once over to see if i have done everything ok is there any1 tht lives in west yorkshire that wouldnt mind taking a look at it. And to briefly explain how to do the timing etc???? would be a great help

S700TTT · 24-10-2008, 07:49

great work there mate, im sure one of the migweb lot wouldnt mind poping round and checking it out for you

TigraTurbo · 24-10-2008, 12:29

Yes Tom,better someone that have done it before will be nice to help.

AK_LET · 24-10-2008, 16:31

what ecu you using tom?

tom_mol69 · 24-10-2008, 18:27

Going to use standered ECU and then use a megasquirt to piggy back it, hows da van coming along ?????

tom_mol69 · 01-11-2008, 13:55

More progress made today, engine really starting to come together now.

Today recieved a New Cometic Head Gasket, Water Pump, Head Bolts and Cam Shaft Bolts.

And here is what it is looking like at present.....

Just a few things that i want to check up on thou (Aris guidence needed lol).........

From this picture you can see the oil feed line, obviosly i need to take it from the oil pump, but i just need to know where abouts, shall i take it from where that grub screw is (my thumb) ?????

And also Aris did you run the return straight into the sump, like so....

TigraTurbo · 02-11-2008, 08:49

Yes red hose to the sump,the turbo feed takes oil from the back side of pump

gixer_1000 · 02-11-2008, 14:48

ive been watchin your build mate,and i found this info for you:

So, what now? Well, as has been mentioned a few times there are 2 blanking plugs in the main oil gallery to the rear of the oil pump. the first of the holes is used for the turbo oil feed on LET engines, and once the stud is removed its M14x1.5 thread (again!)

tom_mol69 · 02-11-2008, 21:25

just tryin to figure out where that is, is there a better picture ????? i take it that is not what i am pointing at in my picture above?

Just found this, picture, which is my oil pump, where would the turbo feed come from?

Olsrey · 02-11-2008, 21:36

The picture gixer_1000 posted is the back of an XE/LET. Can't comment on where to put the feed needs to come from though sorry.

tom_mol69 · 02-11-2008, 21:38

guessin x16xe and c20let are different oil pumps then?

gixer_1000 · 02-11-2008, 22:14

dont know if yours is different,but youll find more pics here http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/engin...how-where.html

posted by mikewarner

Rick Draper · 02-11-2008, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixer_1000

dont know if yours is different,but youll find more pics here http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/engin...how-where.html

posted by mikewarner

Thats for a big block LET/XE this is a small block XE.

tom_mol69 · 02-11-2008, 22:32

ye i thought they wo different, thanks anyway gixer 1000 for lookin out for me m8

if u come across owt else gis a shout

gixer_1000 · 02-11-2008, 22:33

sorry,shows i know f*** all about lets

like ricks sig though

tom_mol69 · 02-11-2008, 22:36

all a learning curve, you wont know anything unless u ask Q's lol

TigraTurbo · 02-11-2008, 23:04

Ill try a pic from mine.

**CraigGreen** · 03-11-2008, 11:01

Find an adaptor with a T-piece to screw in between the pump body & the oil pressure switch.

Get the threads measured/sized & approach a pipe specialist. Maybe look on ebay for something. Pretty sure a lad on PNG used a Cosworth part for his oil feed.

tom_mol69 · 03-11-2008, 17:22

I will have to look around for a T piece, i really cant see why i cannot use that what i am pointing at?? it only has a blanking bolt on it, i took it out last night and measured it. Was an m19 thread, surly it can be run straight to that, it is the closest thing and i wouddnt have to run the feed from the otherside of engine where the sensor plug is

novaboyopr · 09-11-2008, 16:06

hi mate quick question, where did you get your manifold from?
cheers

tom_mol69 · 10-11-2008, 11:34

manifold has been custom made by a lad in greece. He has used a corsa manifold and them some branches from something else i think.

TigraTurbo · 10-11-2008, 11:48

Tom sorry for not having a pic for you but been in bed now for the 2nd week with a back broblem.....(beileve me it hurts lol)