hodge Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 cheers john, i think the blue/red fixings will ruin it! what you think? black might be better? I don't think so mate. Will give it a little contrast I think. Get it all assembled and put them on then see what they look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallis Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 love it mate! Im thinking also blue and red fixings will look wrong, keep it black gold and bling baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) You could remove the anodising on the aluminium fittings and polish them? I think you're nuts btw lol, but im loving reading through this, its fantastic! Good luck mate! Edited February 11, 2013 by TheTurtleshead (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 cheers guys, im going with what hodge said and see what it looks like, i can always sell and buy a couple more in black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Bit of an update, ordered a new set of ARP head studs yesterday as i want to get the head finally bolted on with new head gasket. Timing belt covers and the rare lexan sparkplug cover is finally done and looks stunning. enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistermann Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Cant see all the bits properly because your bloody reflection in them! lol Good work, this is going to look great when it is all bought together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Cant see all the bits properly because your bloody reflection in them! lol Good work, this is going to look great when it is all bought together! lol good job im not a naked mechanic aint it. thanks for the comments guys. the covers have made my day they are perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Mate, that head cover is absolutely stunning! I want!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Mate, that head cover is absolutely stunning! I want!!!! lucky i found a new one as they are discontinued now, was going to do them chrome but the gold is really what the project is about and im sticking to the theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 sorry i couldnt resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Looking awesome mate! Good to see all your hard work paying off! Now you just have to source the right turbo kit! Are you going to gold plate the turbo housing!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Looking awesome mate! Good to see all your hard work paying off! Now you just have to source the right turbo kit! Are you going to gold plate the turbo housing!? first thing i will attempt is to gold plate cold side of the turbo mate , just waiting for the turbo decision/kit but im in no rush, got lots to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 well i have gone for another set of whiffbits auxillary pulleys and tensioner pulley, this time they will be bling and i have had extra engraving done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 had a call from my supplier of kits and there is no chance of the buddy club kit, i think im going for the carbon ridox kit now which is very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) Big thanks for lee's help on the phone today which cleared my my head's on a few little bits i had concerns on. Anyway i got the head all cleaned up and screwed the new ARP studs into the block (hand tight). Got the new head gasket on and put the ARP washers in the head, then put the head on carefully making sure it all lined up. I then opened the recommended ARP torque lubricant and put some on the washers, inside the nuts, and end of the thread on the stud. once everything was done up finger tight i got the torque wrench out and set some of the torque settings up. ARP State 3 equal steps to 80ft lbs i done - 1st- 40ft lbs 2nd- 60ft lbs 3rd- 80ft lbs- last step Once everything was finally torqed i moved onto getting the cams in and cam bearing caps all torqed correctly following the manufactures specification... and ensuring i lubricated the caps and where the cams sit before hand. 2 new cams seals were also replaced Edited February 24, 2011 by Rob_Mitchell (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 are the stock HG from Toyota metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) Got a brand new oem water pump from paul at whiffbits, just waiting on some lovely gold plated bolts which hold it on. Then i will be able to fit the brand new oem tensioner and pulley, blue gates cam belt. couple of quick peeks of my weld on fixings... thanks hodge-star Edited February 24, 2011 by Rob_Mitchell (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 are the stock HG from Toyota metal? yeah mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Just had another delivery from pro bolt on some gold titanium stuff, awesome quality and very fast delivery BUT not cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Not much left to do today so i decided to give the covers a test fit and im so glad i did as the lexan cover was miles out. The chromed back plate must have got slightly twisted at the chromers, so i gently bent it making sure i didnt crack the chrome. got there in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 the covers look great, love the clear window you have left at the front, one question why is there a pic uploaded of a bike? but it is a nice bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 the covers look great, love the clear window you have left at the front, one question why is there a pic uploaded of a bike? but it is a nice bike not sure did it by accident, was from the last bike show i went too recently. thanks dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Well did a bit today, managed to get the bottom water pipe on with a new thermostat fitted with new rubber seal... Then fitted it with some gold plated nuts. found the middle tube which links the water pump to the top water neck, so i polished that and replaced the 2 O-rings. just waiting on the waterpump bolts to come back from the chromers,then ill get it all tightened up. big thanks to lee @ srd again, he has been a right legend helping me on this and giving information over the phone. cheers dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I'm suppressed you havnt polished the water pump housing rob. It comes up a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 I'm suppressed you havnt polished the water pump housing rob. It comes up a treat yeah i did think about it john but i kind of like the look it gives, contrasts it a bit... i still might polish it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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