bignum Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Since doing my single conversion lots of things have gone tits up. When i was bpu my car was mechanically sound, ie, everything worked fine, no oil leaks, since the single went on which i got running in march ive had oil leaks on; Rear crank seal Cam cover turbo oil feed turbo return sandwich plate Rear gearbox seal (now) Powersteering pump Diff weeping I only need the front seal now and it`ll be a full house,, it might just be coincidence and i havn`t even done a trackday on the single yet, that will be the real test before the ring next month, moan over............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Should have stayed BPU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Mate the single conversion is rarely a walk in the park. You wait until you get it running right though and you'll understand it's worth it really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Sorry to hear this, single is a right PITA, when it works without problems its all worth while though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Shame about the grief your having its meant to be worth it though. Unfortunately i cant afford the expense of going single or even the V8 route, so i will have to stick with say bpu or bpu with the odd + & hopefully stay problem free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 Shame about the grief your having its meant to be worth it though. Unfortunately i cant afford the expense of going single or even the V8 route, so i will have to stick with say bpu or bpu with the odd + & hopefully stay problem free. Stay bpu unless your prepared for major headache/ sleepless nights and getting your hands dirty. Mines all up and running now @ 1.4 bar i just need to get these little problems sorted to enjoy it abit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I feel for you, mine was just finished and was due to run today, fluids going in and we have just found out the heater matrix is leaking, so that has ruined my day starting to get on my nerves this bloody car now, and as for the cost well thats another issue ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I feel for you, mine was just finished and was due to run today, fluids going in and we have just found out the heater matrix is leaking, so that has ruined my day starting to get on my nerves this bloody car now, and as for the cost well thats another issue ! Sorry to hear that mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Track days and singles are not good bedfellows unless they are spot on perfect. My crystal ball of doom predicts warped flanges causing turbo blowing when you take it on track. I assume you have a tubular manifold and have compounded the issues with a spacer plate between it and the turbo flange? Hope I'm wrong, but I am quietly confident My single on my Skyline was a labour of love with lots of bespoke bits to get around Mr Apexi's ideas of what makes a sound set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I know exactly how you feel mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Thats why its costing me and taking longer to do than I thought! I'm replacing all the seals (Hadnt included gearbox seal), and I'm spending the extra to convert all my water lines/feeds and returns to an lines, incl the radiator e.t.c My cars only done 55k miles, they probably dont need done(valve stem oil seals certianly didnt, along with most of the others), but I'm doing them anyway so I can keep it on the road for as long as pos, and enjoy my track days I intend to machine the collector flange and turbine flange flat, hopefully they dont warp and leak Hopefully your car will be running good now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I share your pains mate. It'll be sort & WELL worth it in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 ...and enjoy my track days See my sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 See my sig. As much as I'd love to I dont wanna commit mate, I promised the girl I'd go away again in October - she's been supportive enough with this little() project If I get an unexpected windfall sometime soon I'll let ya know;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 been there and got the t shirt, although she is running bang on now, very happy with her, and would i do it all again, hell yeah:d once all the little niggles are sorted she will keep you smiling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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