Project Deathtrap: Jack's 1.2 Corsa - Page 11

Jack · 30-06-2008, 15:23

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Originally Posted by LongLiveTheNova

Nice work on the engine Jack.
Is that a powerbox off CorsaSport?

Yeah, it's from Flame.

The other guy that makes them wasn't fantastically helpful, Flame came across like a top guy and it arrived the day after I paid for it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LongLiveTheNova

Another word of warning, if the top bolt holes(that hold it to the bottom inlet) are open to the inside of the box(i.e. could cause an air leak), use some fibre/gasket washers under the metal washers to get an air tight seal.

Sound advice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LongLiveTheNova

BTW, i found there was a reason why you couldn't use studs/nuts, i think something on the tb gets in the way, so you can tighten the nuts. Hence why people use bolts.

One of them you wouldn't be able to get to with a nut, but three of the holes are very easily accessible.

The flange has distorted anyway, it's nowhere near flat.

I'd rather have a flat face and three good studs in there than have a flange that's ropier than Jenna Jameson's.

LongLiveTheNova · 30-06-2008, 15:27

Fair enough

Jack · 30-06-2008, 21:48

Got loads of silver foil too so I can wrap my pipework up really well.

S700TTT · 01-07-2008, 11:30

looking good, good progress,

Jack · 01-07-2008, 11:32

I'll give you a ring when we take the 1.2 out matey. I've not forgotten you!

Jack · 03-07-2008, 13:09

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Originally Posted by CraigGreen

Good move on modding that power box too, it is quite shocking tbh.

Not any more.

The new plate next to the old one.

All welded up.

S700TTT · 03-07-2008, 13:32

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Originally Posted by Jack

I'll give you a ring when we take the 1.2 out matey. I've not forgotten you!

no rush mate , mine is just sat about not doing anything ,

Jack · 04-07-2008, 16:06

Been pic whoring with my new phone, so excuse the lame angles and pointless use of macro.

The most I've ever spent on tyres in one go. I'm such a cheapskate.

Gaz86 · 04-07-2008, 21:10

mmm new tyres

AL · 04-07-2008, 21:28

Dude, cna I have my wheels back now?

I need some new tyres to destroy.

TW: Can't remember what centre caps are off - boguht then 2 years ago at billing!

tommychimp · 04-07-2008, 21:34

Nice work on the powerbox, welding looks sexy!

***Tom Williams*** · 04-07-2008, 21:35

they looklike they are off cav gsi wheels

Jack · 04-07-2008, 21:38

We tapped and helicoiled the flange this evening ready for the studs.

tommychimp · 04-07-2008, 21:44

hehe... flange..

makes me chuckle, not much left to go on the engine build now then Jack?

Gaz86 · 04-07-2008, 21:46

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Originally Posted by Jack

We tapped and helicoiled the flange this evening ready for the studs.

so your drilling out the TB, i thought you didnt want to drill out expensive bits

have i missed something?

Jack · 04-07-2008, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBE86

so your drilling out the TB, i thought you didnt want to drill out expensive bits

have i missed something?

I didn't, but it looks like it's the easiest way to do it.

Paul · 04-07-2008, 22:06

Got a F13 brand new clutch if you need it?
Was off my old 1.6 8v

Paul

Jack · 04-07-2008, 22:09

Cheers Paulo, but I think we're all sorted clutch-wise.

Jack · 05-07-2008, 08:40

Oh my god, how much do transducers go for?!

I stuck a tenner on one on ebay, and it's up to £25 with four days left!

Maybe a digidash wasn't the best idea.

Jack · 05-07-2008, 09:01

Ooooh, Mr. Postman has just been! Made some hilarious joke about maybe the box being full of gold bars.

I knew what was in this box though! More valuable to me than a box of gold bars.

Flywheeeeeeeeel!

Jack · 05-07-2008, 13:10

Drilled the TB.

No time for disco hands, this is serious business. Steady now!

Flange all helicoiled and beautiful.

Some studs that we made from some ****ty old counter-sunk screws.

Dad making a gasket from gasket paper.

Studs in and threadlocked.

Looks like we'll only be able to use three, but the gasket paper is pretty thick, it should seal alright.

Le gasket (that's french).

****ing pissing **** manifold isn't flat on the ****ing bottom, so it doesn't ****ing seal.

Even after tightening up, there's still a ****ing massive gap.

Not happy at all!

The manifold on the engine. We might get away with doubling-up the gasket. Not happy though! Had nothing but trouble with this ****ing manifold.

LongLiveTheNova · 05-07-2008, 13:31

Nightmare

Have to try two gaskets and hope for the best.

Jack · 05-07-2008, 13:42

Ya, that's the plan.

**Benn** · 05-07-2008, 14:04

Sadly have seen a few things like the box and the ecotech air pipe things that are as flat as the moon.

Good work tho, shes comming on well.

Jack · 06-07-2008, 17:05

Cheers Benn. I fancy a Santa Pod day when it's finished.