colsoop Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 dont tell me, it should be black , i find the current fashion fad obsession with absolutely everything in the engine bay black quite frankly a bit dull, be a rebel Jay, stand out from the croud and leave it pink purple I was going to say silver myself But it seems there is a love for pink / purple rails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Great attention to detail as always Jay. Top job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 where are is the tensioners for the belt to slacken off to remove the pulleys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 where are is the tensioners for the belt to slacken off to remove the pulleys? It's gone, not needed if you can shift smoothly in a 6 speed EDIT, it's not actually the tensioner thats gone, that is still there, it's the dampener on the tensioner that is gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 you don't need a tensioner? what happens as the belt slackens with age? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 You do need a tensioner, I haven't removed my tensioner, I've removed the dampener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) I've re-wrapped the downpipe & manifold in a more pleasing black (beats the previous ginger anyways ) Edited December 5, 2009 by jevansio (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Nice wrapping Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Looks good Jay How long did it take you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Cheers, about 2 hours to do the manifold , 20 mins or so for the downpipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 hey jay. Do you not fancy moving the wiring down the sides of the engine bay in the inner wings. Ive just finished the drivers side and really mate it aint that hard. Would finish the engine bay off nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 You'll have to show me bud , which ones are you on about again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 the 2 thick black harnesses that run the length of the engine bay either side. Yeah i cn point you in the right direction no probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Are they in this pic bud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Looking awesome bud, what did you do with the water pipe that runs around the back of the block i wanna do something with mine, the engine is coming out next week so time for a repaint and loose some more gear i think:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Cheers bud, it's still there I believe, it's blocked off at one point where the heater matrix return was , but the turbo water return is still plumbed into it, it disappears around the back and under the inlet manifold I've no idea where it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Just read this from beginning to end / here... Great thread. Great car. Have your lightning piccy on the wall in my office. DIY must be very rewarding. Almost as good as some of our project threads. Sorry this post is not overly thead related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I'm guessing bottom left of the picture Jay. Where the filter goes. Think that might be the ones. Looking MINT by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I would eat my lunch off that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I would eat my lunch off that. Not if you want to continue living you wouldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Not if you want to continue living you wouldn't I am sure it's cleaner than my desk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I am sure it's cleaner than my desk! Oh I don't doubt it. If Jay see's you with a ham salad sandwich dripping mayo on his sparkly engine bay though........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 You do need a tensioner, I haven't removed my tensioner, I've removed the dampener Thats looking very nice dude, I'm just about to do the same sort of thing to mine whuile the engine is out, maybe not quite as mad as you have gone but will try and tidy her right up. You will need the damper back on the tensioner dude, full throttle shifts will throw the belt off trust me, you can get a ally top bracket and the bottom bracket can be ploished up too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 Thats looking very nice dude, I'm just about to do the same sort of thing to mine whuile the engine is out, maybe not quite as mad as you have gone but will try and tidy her right up. You will need the damper back on the tensioner dude, full throttle shifts will throw the belt off trust me, you can get a ally top bracket and the bottom bracket can be ploished up too. If I start chucking the belt off I'll have to rethink & put it back on, but as of yet I haven't chucked it off after many a spirited drive Anyway as I got the turbo this week I've been cracking on. I fixed the dodgy manifold stud with a helicoil and fitted the manifold today. Thought I may aswell get some pics with the turbo sat in place, it's not hooked up (water line fittings are different to the 4088R), but it's good to see her looking as she should again. There were no fitment issues at all with the HKS manifold & the H-Cover, loads of room there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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