Guest Budz86 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Good to hear mate; fingers crossed for you this time! You've had some terrible luck with that car..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) Ok gents, a little update! I received the service parts for my Gilken Clutch from Chris Wilson and it been installed and the difference is like day & night; its obvious that the previous garage were not diligent during the adjustment of the clutch on my car and there was so much pressure on it that it concave the discs. The mechanical outstanding jobs to complete is to fix my fuel guage needle will only show half tank to full even though I would be on empty. My wing mirror indicator is not working, the previous garage cut a wire. The Syvecs wiring is really messy, need to secure it and tidy up the wires. On the exterior I am having blitz side skirts fitted, my new custom spoiler, painting boot, front bumper, bonnet, blending rear bumper and side skirts, fitting red race tow bar in front of car. I also changed my tinted windows to a lighter tint. Edited December 21, 2015 by Brazil (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) toe bar That'll be handy for the toe truck. Edited December 20, 2015 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 That'll be handy for the toe truck. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=207589&d=1450649766 hahahaha, dam it you got me again...! ''all fixed now thank you''. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) I am pleased the rebuild kit has sorted things, and in a way even more pleased it has shown you and the readers that my diagnosis of WHY your last engine that I rebuilt failed was correct and not buck passing. It's always awkward to tell someone their fresh engine died not because of an error in its rebuild, but due to installation, set up, or mapping issues beyond the builder's control. When you rang to say the clutch discs in your original clutch were "dished" and different to the new ones I supplied I assumed it was some very elderly Giken clutch I had never come across, with dished carriers, like many AP Racing clutches use to allow multiple plates to "nest" closer together, reducing inertia from the need for thicker intermediate plates, and resulting also in a reduced overall package length. I then subsequently realised you might have meant the actual friction material part of the plates were *bent*. It then dawned on me this was what you meant and is caused by an over adjusted clutch where the bearing actually presses the diaphragm's release fingers into the first friction plate. The clutch won't release properly so the person setting it up decides it needs to have even MORE movement, not less. Then the huge forces generated by the hydraulics actually bend the friction discs. As an aside the thrust bearings on the engines crankshaft are now under permanent compression, and the oil film is wiped out when the engine is started or idling. Massive heat is generated and the bearings partially fuse to the crank thrust faces. The bearings and more often than not, the crank too, is destroyed, bearing material goes around the oil system and in seconds one has a scrap engine. The clutch makers should make more of this potential issue, but they make scant mention of it in most cases. I am pleased you are now up and running again, but for those reading this *PLEASE* be sure to check your aftermarket clutch has free play in the linkage and you can lever the release bearing quite easily away from the release fingers with a long screwdriver, or similar, through the bellhousing clutch inspection plate holes. *ALSO* never start an engine with a severe duty aftermarket clutch (or any engine for that matter) with your foot depressing the clutch. Modern cars and US market cars with a clutch / starter interlock switch that *DEMANDS* you press the clutch down in order for the starter to work are a total abortion, and result in excess thrust wear, and with aftermarket clutches, potential engine failure. If you are happy you are not breaking any local laws bypass the damned switch and allow engine start without depressing the clutch!!! I feel this should be edited and made a sticky, I am rebuilding a Skyline engine that died through the same issues in the New Year. All the best for Christmas Luiz, and a healthy and prosperous New Year, although the latter does not seem a concern of yours given your profligate spending habits on cars Edited December 21, 2015 by Chris Wilson Typo (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Great and very interesting read there Chris and very informative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 My car is running and drives só much better than before feels really responsive Just waiting for the body shop to finish their work so I can run in the new motor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Im glad your pleased with it mate been a hard and long time coming but all good things come to those who wait and have a wedge in there pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Im glad your pleased with it mate been a hard and long time coming but all good things come to those who wait and have a wedge in there pocket Thanks buddy, it's been a long road it really is incredible how long its been! Here's the full video, I just love the sound it makes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Toe riffick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 So glad this has finally come together for you, you have had one hell of an up hill struggle with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Excellent news! So glad it's finally come together for you. Just make sure you get plenty of enjoyment out of it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Changing my side skirts to Blitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Nice choice. Are you having them blended? only reason I ask Is i see the body shop has drilled holes on the on show part of the skirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Nice choice. Are you having them blended? only reason I ask Is i see the body shop has drilled holes on the on show part of the skirt. I Will have them blended but at a later date I am really eager to drive it right now; I am foing to wait too because I plan on changing to 315 Toyo R888 rear 'from 295' and I am sure I need arch work so going to get it all done at same time when I am not going to need the car for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 And we have some primer on; tomorrow painting it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Car is out of the bodyshop and it's looking and running super! "Touch wood will keep like it till I have it ready to fully map it' Below my 4 series cabrio the supra Our house hold cars; Mercedes E class AMG, BMW 4 series cabrio and my Supra! Edited January 25, 2016 by Brazil (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Looks stunning mate glad you kept the love for it. Whens it going in for full map or had it had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Car looks gorgeous Luiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Looks stunning mate glad you kept the love for it. Whens it going in for full map or had it had it. Car looks gorgeous Luiz Thanks guys I am really chuffed too!! Can't wait to have it full power and get the interior fully trimmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Looks amazing Glad its all worked out, i doubt many owners would have been so committed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Looks amazing Glad its all worked out, i doubt many owners would have been so committed Thank you; it has been a long road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Like the wheels, looks mean! Not normally a fan of kits but that works. Number plate is factually incorrect though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT RR Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 looks great mate well done! good on you for not giving up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Always wondered why your number plate is 'V6 Bingo' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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