OZ930 Posted 6October, 2015 Report Share Posted 6October, 2015 The centre caps is what I was referring to. I don't know what the protocol is for valve caps... Bit too techy for me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eoghanroe Posted 6October, 2015 Report Share Posted 6October, 2015 She's stunning, Peter. Look forward to seeing it in the metal at some stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 6October, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 6October, 2015 She's stunning, Peter. Look forward to seeing it in the metal at some stage.Kind words Eoghan,Weather and commitments permitting, I'll be in for an early coffee on the 17th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 31January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 31January, 2016 For some time now, I have been scouring FleeBay and the like in an effort to accumulating bits and pieces to change my exhaust. Some pieces new and others not so, (where it made sense) and have completed the transformation. Is it wrong to leave the car on stands 24+ hours longer than needed to just gaze at the stainless steel?? Then followed by the first drive to the car wash to clean the engine??? Apart from admitting I have a problem....I am pleased it now sounds like a proper Porsche - complete with crackle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 2June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 2June, 2016 I am well and truly part way down the slippery slope!! So, I bit the bullet and took the SC to my trusted mechanic to address an oil leak, service and adjust tappets while your there and make the exhaust tip sit proper. The engine had to come out to locate the oil leak, which ended up as a crankcase through bolt (as suspected by them). Not to worry I explained, I can live with it for now, at least you have more room to adjust the tappets. Subsequent call informing me that I had a broken head stud Now, I always wanted to rebuild the engine, but not right now as I am at the beginning of a new house build! Opportunity to have a bit more oomph in the old girl and of course peace of mind that everything is new, not to mention that opening up the lid to check the oil will be a prettier picture. Quite a bit in train and a few completed: bits and bobs back from hydro blasting heads back from reconditioning tinware back from blasters and off to powder coaters plating being picked up today cams off to be reground today and finalising pistons and barrel selection (still undecided) We all love some picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 3June, 2016 Report Share Posted 3June, 2016 Watching with interest.Keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 3June, 2016 Report Share Posted 3June, 2016 They look a bit better! A nice jigsaw puzzle for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 7June, 2016 Report Share Posted 7June, 2016 OK. I'll ask.Why Betty? I'm quite partial to Black cars having one myself that we bare metal resto'd and took it back to its original colour.Minerva Blue is nice for sure, yet doing a full colour change is a massive job that would cost half the price of the car to do it right if you can't do most of the prep work yourselfno need for it to cost as much as the car for a bare metal. If you don't bare metal you've got no idea what lurks below and quite possibly throwing good paint after bad. Original colour FTW! Hi PFA,After what seemed to be the longest week and an emotional roller coaster filled with anticipation, my darling is finally home! congrats! I too bought a 'black' 78 which is currently having its skin colour change being reversed. Enjoy and be damned what anyone else thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 7June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 7June, 2016 Pam Ballam @Pork Chops - what a F'n PISSA!!!!I've been watching your skin transformation with interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 9June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 9June, 2016 I need to practice patience and it is by far the area that requires the most effort!!!! At least all that needs to be sent out is out and just need to wait for everything to come back. At the moment, the longest wait is the Piston and Barrels (3 to 4 weeks) Pictures for your perusal: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 9June, 2016 Report Share Posted 9June, 2016 Wow so it's a full tear down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 9June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 9June, 2016 Most definitely!I asked them to take the main caps off to see how it was fearing and considering the bearing pretty much fell out.....'while you're there'The crank is just getting linished, and new bushes put into the rods.Cams reground to something in between 964 and a favourite on Pelican 20/21 that is compatible with CIS. I sure envy you EFI mob!Oversized pistons that need 3.2 barrels where both the supplier and engine builder have good experience/results Nikasil plating through their USA contactsDid I mention slippery slope....I have only driven it twice since the big SMT in January. SEVERE withdrawals!!!! I'm so excited that I can't wait! No oil leaks, no oil fumes in the cabin, pretty engine bay to look at and chamois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 9June, 2016 Report Share Posted 9June, 2016 What sort of cleaning has been done to those parts, because they are pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 9June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 9June, 2016 They'd be hydroblasted @MFX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 25July, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 25July, 2016 It's getting close now. All things being equal, I may even be driving by this weekend Morning starting point Evening finishing point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 25July, 2016 Report Share Posted 25July, 2016 I'm due to get Brown Betty back from the resto shop by mid August. We should have a Black and Brown Betty meet up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 25July, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 25July, 2016 Sounds great! We'll find Pam Balam and make a threesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 25July, 2016 Report Share Posted 25July, 2016 Sounds great! We'll find Pam Balam and make a threesome Sorry mate no fat chicks allowed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 26July, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 26July, 2016 It's sitting where it belongs and just needs all ancillaries reconnected Me? ..... Excited? Well......maybe a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 28July, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 28July, 2016 Someone received an early birthday present A few more bits to tidy in there and then it is just driving! Only the drive home tonight, but have tomorrow off and many errands to run. Hmm....wonder which car I will take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 28July, 2016 Report Share Posted 28July, 2016 She's alive!Awesome - what's the run in procedure?When are we going for a drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 28July, 2016 Report Share Posted 28July, 2016 She's alive!Awesome - what's the run in procedure?When are we going for a drive?Ooooh! Fooking nice! I'm with GUT, when we going for a spin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 28July, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 28July, 2016 She's alive!Awesome - what's the run in procedure?When are we going for a drive?Ooooh! Fooking nice! I'm with GUT, when we going for a spin?She goes back in after 1,000klm for oil change, tappet adjust and head tension check. At the moment, I am only going to 3500 ish max, just needs to be under load with the occasional hard rev.At least I haven't got a 'running in please pass' sign like the last engine I ran in. Police pull me over with the hair dryer stating 'Mate, if that is running in, I would hate to see once it is run in!'Mind you I have mellowed a bit since then, don't know about wiser though Reckon we wait for Brown Betty, which should see me with the requisite klm travelled and we lock in a date. Possibly the VW thing at the blind centre late August? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scashin Posted 2August, 2016 Report Share Posted 2August, 2016 Wow that engine bay looks stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 21September, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 21September, 2018 Now that I can upload images again....... Front end is next No wonder I didn't enjoy driving this car over bumpy roads, the front shocks were toast! Most of the oil in them was in the strut housing A arms already painted and I'll paint the struts tonight. More pics to follow prior to are-assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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