View Full Version : Site Track Car... It's Alive!!!
Well, big thanks to Marcus and Grimmy (and Tommy the tool boy!), we now have a running engine!
A few things still to do, but we got the front end back together so only things left:
Bumper back on
CV joints jubilees to check for tightness
Exhaust back on its hangers
Rear brake caliper to reassemble
Front wheels on
It's showing a crank sensor error so either it needs time to run through or it will need replaced (was the one originally on the car and was working fine when car was running so we will see)
Can't think of anything else needing done as it's pretty much sorted!
Here's the proof in video, bear in mind it was just hooked up to test it started....
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/smokeysworld/th_Engine1_zpsa62086b3.jpg (http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/smokeysworld/?action=view¤t=Engine1_zpsa62086b3.mp4)
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/smokeysworld/th_Engine2_zpsae2b8d9c.jpg (http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/smokeysworld/?action=view¤t=Engine2_zpsae2b8d9c.mp4)
Good looking guy in the videos as well.
BUCKYDEVIL
18-02-13, 07:09 PM
Brilliant moment with all the hard work paying off,
will be like a proud parent watching it back on track.
stamford
18-02-13, 07:32 PM
Well done lads! :thumbsup:
Think I would be getting the car blessed and exorcised!
Cheers Mick, it's already blessed, with hard grafters getting it running!
peterzs
18-02-13, 07:53 PM
Exciting, first start up, well done, all the hard works paid off.
Cant wait for the first track video!!!!
:clap::clap::clap:
Dan1971
18-02-13, 08:06 PM
Well done fellas ..... :clap:
welshone
18-02-13, 08:22 PM
Well Done to all involved :clap:
Cally180
18-02-13, 08:36 PM
WELL DONE!.... NOW Get It complete for SUNDAY haha!
Craig-ZS180
18-02-13, 08:38 PM
Well done guys, good to see it getting back together.! All the effort paying off now :clap: :mml: :beer2:
welshone
18-02-13, 08:50 PM
I bet you've all learnt a lot from doing this.
WELL DONE!.... NOW Get It complete for SUNDAY haha!
Not got a spare crank Sensor have you? As that's all it needs lol.
BUCKYDEVIL
18-02-13, 08:59 PM
I bet you've all learnt a lot from doing this.
Yip, (keep fingers out the way when Blair is holding a hammer):judge:
wooo glad to see it running again :) bet you really connect with the car now!
Cally180
18-02-13, 09:26 PM
Not got a spare crank Sensor have you? As that's all it needs lol.
a few inlet sensors but sadly no crack... but I have been told there is a ZS in TY in a scrappy near me and I will be going on Friday to have a look at it and maybe rob a few bits.. :ninja:
2 exhaust manifold bolts would be nice lol!
2 exhaust manifold bolts would be nice lol!
PM me a list of the smaller bits (nuts n bolts etc) your missing and I'll check if I have them tonight and send for postage :)
Think that was it mate, oh and 2 inlet manifold bolts if you have em? Let me know cost mate, and cheers once again for the engine, you are a big cog in this process!
andys1981
19-02-13, 10:53 AM
well done lads,really chuffed for yous,wish i could have been there to lend a hand
absolutley excellent, top work getting life back intot he track car! hopefully the wee bits and pieces will fall into place shortly ege the crank sensor. Though for an engine out job to really only have that and couple manifold bolts needed is excellent!
zsserbia
21-02-13, 03:54 PM
Spare parts - pricey
First startup - priceless :happy:
Nice work, I wish you guys a lot of fun and track days with it :clap2:
Wee update on this as Grimmy and Marcus have been tidying up a little. Wheels on, exhaust hooked back up and the car was running fine for 90 minutes with no leaks and no switching off (which was an issue last weekend when warm)
Things are looking good for it's first test run as soon as I clean up the rear caliper sliding pins!
Spare parts - pricey
First startup - priceless :happy:
Nice work, I wish you guys a lot of fun and track days with it :clap2:
Cheers mate, last year we had a blast in it so hopefully we'll get even more pleasure knowing we stripped it down and built it back up!
Also less worried about my mk2 giving up the ghost (at 119,000 miles so far!) as an engine swap seems less daunting.
Not tempting fate though as I hope this engine runs for another 119k!
Glad its all running guys hope to see it at the track soon
peterzs
23-02-13, 10:20 AM
Well done, all.
Great feeling when its all up and running!!!
Have fun.
:yes::yes::laugh::laugh::laugh:
BUCKYDEVIL
03-03-13, 01:51 PM
Couple of little jobs today so gave it a good clean then put my boots on it to take the white ones to inflate, Looking like it's ready to go now.
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad182/Buckydevil/2013-03-03140143_zps31b3b821.jpg
looking lurvely, your wheels really suit it to Marcus. Great seeing it back in one piece again and ready for a ragging:D
BUCKYDEVIL
03-03-13, 01:56 PM
looking lurvely, your wheels really suit it to Marcus. Great seeing it back in one piece again and ready for a ragging:D
Wheels do look ace on it, reckon will be a fight with Blair to get them back,
Thank god he's a big Pansy so it will be no probs..
peterzs
03-03-13, 01:56 PM
Think that will start Smokey off on a wheel refurb now, do look good.
That looks fooking class.love it mate.
Do...not...remove...the...boots!!
Looks ace and cheers for giving it a much needed spruce up!
As for a refurb, I already refurb'd the current ones white so doubt I'll be spraying them again any time soon...although, the black would hide the brake dust and melted rubber..... :)
BUCKYDEVIL
03-03-13, 03:12 PM
Do...not...remove...the...boots!!
Looks ace and cheers for giving it a much needed spruce up!
As for a refurb, I already refurb'd the current ones white so doubt I'll be spraying them again any time soon...although, the black would hide the brake dust and melted rubber..... :)
White wheels got a little clean also so looking a bit better.
daytona365
03-03-13, 03:14 PM
dont forget pics of it on track, adn dont forget the number plates that i slaved over, they took weeks of hard work lol..
They are PINK :D :D . Here comes the mince parade :P
You will see them on it very soon :)
daytona365
03-03-13, 04:02 PM
They are PINK :D :D . Here comes the mince parade :P
You will see them on it very soon :) Thats so the car in front can see you as you overtake him..
Cally180
03-03-13, 04:51 PM
Looks the part now... Not long till we can have a duel :D
Dan1971
03-03-13, 05:31 PM
Great stuff fellas .... :beer2: :punk:
Stephen
03-03-13, 05:48 PM
Looking goood!!! :D
Dan1971
03-03-13, 06:21 PM
I know it's been talked about before, but I might actually make a trip up to see this in action you know....
peterzs
03-03-13, 06:52 PM
I know it's been talked about before, but I might actually make a trip up to see this in action you know....
Stick the red one round the track??????????????????
:super::super::super:
Think that was it mate, oh and 2 inlet manifold bolts if you have em? Let me know cost mate, and cheers once again for the engine, you are a big cog in this process!
Funny enough I remembered I said I would look for these... but only remembered last night!
Couldn't find any Exhaust Mani bolts... and suddenly I couldn't remember what the inlet mani bolts looked like.
However... I did find the sump plug!!! :oops:
stamford
04-03-13, 07:03 AM
I know it's been talked about before, but I might actually make a trip up to see this in action you know....
I have been thinking the same Dan, about time I did a northern road trip and stayed over when there is a track day.
You know you guys will be welcome and a bed will always be available.it would be great to finally meet some of you guys.
I echo Grimmy, always welcome and 2 double beds available. Would be great to see you guys.
stamford
04-03-13, 10:51 AM
Likewise, be great to see you all and socialise! Once I get my zed roadworthy I will endeavour to make some future plans.
Dreadnought are gonna be doing track nights this year. They'll be Thursday nights as usual. Dates to be confirmed. Really good nights.
Awesome, they were good a couple of years ago and attract more MG's so I'd be up for some of them!
BUCKYDEVIL
04-03-13, 01:43 PM
Dreadnought are gonna be doing track nights this year. They'll be Thursday nights as usual. Dates to be confirmed. Really good nights.
Brilliant news, think they were running them at a loss last time so hopefully get more support now.
Id be more inclined to go with these nights as it's not as frantic on track as the Hot hatch open days.
Superb went up to spectate at them once or twice always seemed good.might be able to manage a few site meets and run of the track car or two hopefully.
BUCKYDEVIL
04-03-13, 04:52 PM
Couple of little bits missing to complete the car before MOT but asking on here incase anyone Knows of what part number this missing Bush is ?
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad182/Buckydevil/2013-03-04163614_zpsaa859f1b.jpg
And for the Bottom of radiator hose does anyone have these bolts spare ?
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad182/Buckydevil/2013-03-04164416_zps0857bab6.jpg
Drop links and oil cooler bolts. I think....
petet16
04-03-13, 10:28 PM
Arb links in the top pic, and as said above oil cooler bolts.
petet16
04-03-13, 10:30 PM
items 5, 6, &7 for the arb
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID003093
Cheers Goldie and Pete!! 7 not available though :(
petet16
05-03-13, 06:43 AM
7 http://www.mgroverpartfinder.co.uk/XPART-MG-ROVER-PART-2114-RYH10026---A+E+Wilcox.aspx?back=%2fShowProducts.aspx%3fPageIn dex%3d%26part%3dRYH10026%26browse%3d&back1=%2fShowDealerProduct.aspx%3fPageIndex%3d%26p art%3dRYH10026%26browse%3d%26SortBy%3d%26direction %3d&Amount=5&Price=empty
It's a normal 8mm Nyloc so easily sourced
The oil cooler bolts not on the old engine mate?
petet16
06-03-13, 01:59 PM
The oil cooler bolts look like standard 12mm bolts, they're not shown on epc at all.
petet16
06-03-13, 02:03 PM
I've just found the bolts, they're M10 x 30 flanged head bolts.
petet16
06-03-13, 02:07 PM
In stainless steel http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/M10-x-30-Flanged-Hex-Screw-DIN-6921-A2_A1339L.aspx?nh=1
Cool cheers Pete, if we cant find any lying about, I'll order some.
BUCKYDEVIL
30-06-13, 09:28 AM
What's happening with this buddy, any plans for progress or you need any help to move forward ?
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