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by **Doug** » Mon 13.03.2006, 23:26

no knowledge on the socket front.

chant along with me:
"Niter's kit"
"Niter's kit"
"Niter's kit"

just think of the sad look on Monty's face

when you install the NOS and go for a drive with the Pinky-mobile in your rear-view mirror :twisted:

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by **Paul.P** » Mon 13.03.2006, 23:32

Doug wrote:just think of the sad look on Monty's face when you install the NOS and go for a drive with the Pinky-mobile in your rear-view mirror [/b]

Youv'e got a twisted mind Dougie, sure you ain't on commision with this NOS ?

by **Monty** » Mon 13.03.2006, 23:35

Doug wrote:just think of the sad look on Monty's face when you install the NOS and go for a drive with the Pinky-mobile in your rear-view mirror [/b]

He`ll only end up in the field with the sheep if he tries using NOS on those country lanes :-D

Anyways Doug he`s got to get the Dam thing back on the road :lol:

Hey Paul those sockets do look like the correct ones :roll:

by **Candles** » Tue 14.03.2006, 09:28

The hexagonal socket they refer to is just a posh name for an allen key hole in the middle of the tensioner. It allows you to put pressure on the belt to get more tension than the spring provides whilst tightening the nut that clamps it. All you need is an allen key (6mm iirc).

Candles.

by **Doc Fizzix** » Wed 15.03.2006, 02:36

Doug wrote:no knowledge on the socket front.

chant along with me:
"Niter's kit"
"Niter's kit"
"Niter's kit"

just think of the sad look on Monty's face when you install the NOS and go for a drive with the Pinky-mobile in your rear-view mirror [/b]

YES!

Say it with Doug

"Niter's kit"
"Niter's kit"
"Niter's kit"

by **Dico** » Wed 15.03.2006, 21:50

Cheers Candles

Good old lotus with their clear descriptions

Tried selling the 4x4 yesterday to pay for the NOS, but it did'nt happen

by **muley** » Thu 16.03.2006, 12:08

Paul.P wrote:
Doug wrote:just think of the sad look on Monty's face when you install the NOS and go for a drive with the Pinky-mobile in your rear-view mirror [/b]

Youv'e got a twisted mind Dougie, sure you ain't on commision with sniffing this NOS ?

by **Dico** » Sun 19.03.2006, 21:52

Back from the galvanizers.

by **Monty** » Sun 19.03.2006, 22:09

Look better in the photo`s :roll:

by **Dico** » Sun 19.03.2006, 22:24

Managed to undo the idler/tensioner (splined) bolts today. The idler bolt was unbelievably tight!
New idler and tensioner ordered - £$£$£$£$ !!! :shock:

Note the engine oil, which leaked out of the flywheel bolt holes after they had been removed.

by **Doug** » Mon 20.03.2006, 08:13

Dico wrote:Back from the galvanizers.

looks worlds better :smt023

by **Rambo** » Mon 20.03.2006, 14:18

Game-On of the North !! Did you galvanise your beer cans as well ?? LOL

Mark

by **Dico** » Mon 27.03.2006, 13:50

Mark, as you well know, i dont touch alcohol :smt030

Can someone please advise -

How on earth do you install the Alan Betts nylon bushes into the gear leaver mount? (the ones that replace the rubber bushes) I would post a pic but the digital camera is in mrs Dico's glovebox

I dont see how that even if you did manage to remove the original rubber ones, (which appear to be in one piece) how you would fit the nylon ones in their place?

I'm obviously missing something here.... Help!

edit-

erm... sussed it! pretty obvious really :oops:

The metal insert in the original rubber bush can be removed enabling you to 'squish' the rubber bush out.
The new one isnt one piece as i assumed, but splits into two, making the job straightforward.

Alls clear after a sausage roll and a cup of tea

A picture would make all this a lot more clearer for anyone who has'nt yet done it.
One will follow shortly.

The reason for changing these is that the nylon bushes apparently give a more positive feel......... i'll let you know

by **Dico** » Fri 31.03.2006, 20:57

Tomorrow i am attatching the flywheel, but at this point have to admit to never having used a torque wrench.
The service notes are telling me to tighten the flywheel bolts in two stages -

1st step - 30nm (22 1b.ft) this i can just about understand

2nd step - 45 degrees - 60 degrees this i dont understand

I can only asume that the 2nd and final step i have to turn the wrench an extra 1/8th of a turn or so. Seems a bit aproximate to me, surely this cant be the case on such an accurate piece of equipment ? I would have thought an extra couple of NM's would be more likely?

Can anyone enlighten me please?

by **GeoffSmith** » Fri 31.03.2006, 22:56

I'm sure that's right Dico. Did a Metro head (for my lad to learn to drive on last year) and that was torqued plus two extra ¼ turns all round - the wrench went off scale and it made some worrying noises towards the end.

Good luck with the project - let's see more photos.

by **Dico** » Sat 01.04.2006, 21:55

Cheers Geoff, i ended up tightening it up an aditional 1/8th of a turn.
Spoke to my brother in law who works on aircraft bodies, he could'nt understand the second step that lotus sugested

Anyway, progress was slower than expected today, i dont know why i was suprised as thats how this project has been all along

Cambelt replaced along with tensioner and idler bearings. Lightened flywheel fitted. clutch/pressure plate fitted. (almost, awaiting Montys alignment tool prior to tightening)

Easy job tomorrow, fit the stiffy and (maybe) fit the AB gear cables to the gear stick end. Its almost becoming enjoyable

Did'nt take any photos which is a real shame, promise to make more of an effort tomorrow.

by **Dico** » Sun 02.04.2006, 16:52

The turbo wastegate has been ported (drilled) from 16mm to 20mm to prevent boost creep, which 'may' happen after fitting a larger bore exhaust or increasing boost.
The only real way to do this is to remove the turbo from the engine.
(my engine was removed)

by **Dico** » Sun 02.04.2006, 16:55

Stevos aftermarket downpipe -

by **Dico** » Sun 02.04.2006, 16:59

The original studs have been replaced with stainless bolts.
Note that the bottom left one is shorter than the other 3, as this is the only one that does not protrude through the turbo casing.

by **Dico** » Sun 02.04.2006, 17:03

After initial fitment i found out that the stiffies bracket which secures it to the engine block had too small a diameter hole. Removal was the only way i could drill the holes larger

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