944s2cab Posted 20June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 20June, 2018 5 minutes ago, ANF said: Not in a 928, you can't see them! But, you will know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 20June, 2018 Report Share Posted 20June, 2018 4 minutes ago, 944s2cab said: But, you will know HaHa! I had a look on HPC website and looks like the dull colours are just as good for keeping things cooler. Later when my wallet recovers I may look into it, but then again not sure how one would get the exhaust headers off with the engine in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 23June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 23June, 2018 After much deliberation, I decided to strengthen the oil pick up tube, I believe that the reason why the base of the oil pick up tube breaks is that the brackets connecting the two tube together breaks, this allows the oil pick up tube to flex, causing the tube to fracture, given this, I made up a bracket and brazed it between the two tubes ANF and Timm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 23June, 2018 Report Share Posted 23June, 2018 piece of art! 944s2cab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 23June, 2018 Report Share Posted 23June, 2018 You must be getting close to finished now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 23June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 23June, 2018 17 minutes ago, ANF said: You must be getting close to finished now! You'd think so, but alas I'm still waiting for the bearings Really scratching around for things to be done, I might try a bit of programing tomorrow and wire in the extra oil sensors here is the IGN. feed which used to go to the coil, now goes to the 5 coil on plugs Adapter for the vacuum hose to the VEMS ECU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 26June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 26June, 2018 YEAH!! my bearings have arrive, I'm going to lock myself in the garage and not come out until the engine's done Timm and ANF 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 26June, 2018 Report Share Posted 26June, 2018 Well done! You will be racing around in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 26June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 26June, 2018 Ok, I'm out, (of the garage, not the closet) although it's not finished, I have installed new bearings, torqued the girdle, fitted oil pump, balance shaft cover, Oil pickup tube(s), and fitted sump gasket and torqued oil pan. COME ON YOU SOCCEROOS!!! Buchanan Automotive, brian in buddina, Peter M and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 27June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 27June, 2018 It's coming along, plan to fit it back in this weekend or next Wednesday (day off) Peter M, brian in buddina and ANF 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakroo Posted 29June, 2018 Report Share Posted 29June, 2018 Steve, looking great. I like the bling headers and the red lettering. Are you able to start it before putting it in? Just thinking of all the effort to fit it and then find it won't run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 29June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 29June, 2018 5 hours ago, jakroo said: Steve, looking great. I like the bling headers and the red lettering. Are you able to start it before putting it in? Just thinking of all the effort to fit it and then find it won't run! Not really, it's only a couple of hours to take it out, however it is about 6 months to recover from my mental breakdown How's yours, still starts OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakroo Posted 29June, 2018 Report Share Posted 29June, 2018 Yes, starts each and every time. When I had it serviced a few months back, I was able to check out the cable, bolts and nuts and all were in great shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 30June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 30June, 2018 IT"S IN!!!!! Impromptu flywheel lock Just got to line up the missing teeth on the flywheel with the yellow mark and it'll keep the balance true Nice machined flywjheel Here goes On it's way Slowly does it And she's in New Coil on plug loom This is where I'll leave it for today Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 30June, 2018 Report Share Posted 30June, 2018 Love ya work Cabs but wouldn't it be easier without the bonnet on the car??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 30June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 30June, 2018 3 hours ago, Peter M said: Love ya work Cabs but wouldn't it be easier without the bonnet on the car??? Probably but last time I did the struts, I smashed the window, This way I avoid that Couldn't resist it, Just spent the last 5 hours wrenching, I'm knackered, I'm going to bed, up bright and early to carry on, tomorrow might be the day!!!! Peter M and brian in buddina 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 30June, 2018 Report Share Posted 30June, 2018 Car is looking good you are doing a great job mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 30June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 30June, 2018 6 hours ago, MARTY said: Car is looking good you are doing a great job mate. Thanks Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 30June, 2018 Report Share Posted 30June, 2018 up bright & early! Your motor looks like a piece of jewellery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 30June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 30June, 2018 Just now, brian in buddina said: up bright & early! Your motor looks like a piece of jewellery Thanks for the compliment, I'm trying to tidy it up a little but primary objective is to get back driving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 1July, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 1July, 2018 She lives!!! Just need to find out why my O2 sensor is being temperamental, then adjust the tune if needed SteveF, Peter M and OzJustin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timm Posted 1July, 2018 Report Share Posted 1July, 2018 On 01/07/2018 at 18:54, 944s2cab said: She lives!!! Just need to find out why my O2 sensor is being temperamental, then adjust the tune if needed Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 3July, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 3July, 2018 Well, I've driven it out of my garage, I think I'll go for a drive tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 7July, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 7July, 2018 Run in procedure Ran the engine for 15 minutes to bring up to temp, drained oil (20w50 mineral with Lucas zinc break in additive) and opened up oil filter, oil was a shimmering silver and no large bits of metal in filter, fitted new filter, refilled with same oil combo, just driven 120K's today, Oil change (very faint shimmer to oil), refilled with Penrite HPR30, engine is smooth as, revs more willingly than before, everything is looking pretty good, Will be tuning for the next few weeks Now, when's the next PCNSW sprint event?? ANF and Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 7July, 2018 Report Share Posted 7July, 2018 Well done Steve! Good to hear, mine still in the machining stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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