TNT Andy
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Is this on the 21 Dave?
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Is this on the 21 Dave?
DaveL485
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Yes, which I would consider a quick car considering the engine is internally standard.
TNT Andy
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Hi all,
apologies, things on the 5 are very very slow atm, me and the Mrs have a few problems which we need to concentrate on which is important right now. Things are looking up a bit and should get back to normal soon al being well. I've done some bits and got some photo's but not up loaded as yet. I'll be back soon.
apologies, things on the 5 are very very slow atm, me and the Mrs have a few problems which we need to concentrate on which is important right now. Things are looking up a bit and should get back to normal soon al being well. I've done some bits and got some photo's but not up loaded as yet. I'll be back soon.
TNT Andy
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A few photo's as discussed.
With the Cosworth cooler out of the way
I Decided that there was no way to get the I/C in with the front x-member in place.
So with a snip here
And a snip there
I thought I'd have a bit more room.
As a sparky I'm familiar with a steel section which is called un-strutt which I have used a 41mmx41mm section to form a new brace / support bracket for the new I/C. I Have welded this up, and have some quadrants to insert yet, but I've mocked it up and offered it in position which looks ok.
The old Cossie cooler coming in handy - I don't think Cosworth had this in mind when designing it.
the Cooler is actually the wrong way around as it is, but I don't really have a choice about this matter, the cooling fins are flush with the front of the cooler this way around whereas the other way around they are about 4mm set back to sit behind the v-edge of the airways which probably aids cooling. I thought they where the same both sides, but it is as it is.
That's it for now, I'll get back on with this on Tuesday.
TNT Stotty over n oot
With the Cosworth cooler out of the way
I Decided that there was no way to get the I/C in with the front x-member in place.
So with a snip here
And a snip there
I thought I'd have a bit more room.
As a sparky I'm familiar with a steel section which is called un-strutt which I have used a 41mmx41mm section to form a new brace / support bracket for the new I/C. I Have welded this up, and have some quadrants to insert yet, but I've mocked it up and offered it in position which looks ok.
The old Cossie cooler coming in handy - I don't think Cosworth had this in mind when designing it.
the Cooler is actually the wrong way around as it is, but I don't really have a choice about this matter, the cooling fins are flush with the front of the cooler this way around whereas the other way around they are about 4mm set back to sit behind the v-edge of the airways which probably aids cooling. I thought they where the same both sides, but it is as it is.
That's it for now, I'll get back on with this on Tuesday.
TNT Stotty over n oot
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TNT Mr Raider
Well-Known Member
Good work Andy, see the rolling road has opened in Acle! lol 
Norwich Nick
Well-Known Member
I cut through my seat supports when removing my inner sill, thought i felt a bit of resistanceI did get a bit carried away and cut through one of my oil lines
but Carried on regardless 
DaveL485
Staff member
LMFAO!I did get a bit carried away and cut through one of my oil lines
I cut through a floor once and severed the fuel lines under the car.
Grinder>>Sparks>>Fuel everywhere. CLEVER.
TNT Mr Raider
Well-Known Member
Reminds me of the story involving TNT Hammond and a grinder...
DaveL485
Staff member
Three shards of steel removed from the inside of my left eyelid with a hypodermic needle, blind in that eye for 4 days, corneal ulcer.
Lesson learned the hard way.
Vision still 20/20, lucky boy.
TNT Andy
Well-Known Member
Got the MoJo back.
Fuel rail sorted and back in place keeping the fuel in this time. I've plumbed in a pressure gauge but noticed that a lot of the oil in the display has leaked out. Why is there oil in there and what can I top it up with. It feels like a very light oil.
I've had a change of heart in respect to the way I'm going to be mounting the FMIC and bracing the now removed front panel. I was going for ......
But I was struggling to find a place to put the oil cooler, so I decided on .........
And drop the new brace directly on top of the IC - again I still have problems with the oil cooler position and I ,would be drilling a 2 inch hole in the subframe and welding a 51mm tube through it as part of my new pipe run. in this position
I didn't really like this idea of this so looked a bit harder.
As it happens there's a fair amount of room under the headlight to get a 51mm pipe directly to the turbo outlet.
I'll be stripping the paint back here and treating the rust and repainting as needed.
This means I can achieve my 51mm pipework going into the I/C, the 60mm upto the TB and not cut any more structuaral parts about and also gives me enough room to weld 2x 25x41 directly behind where I have removed the original front panel and allowing me to tie in right across the front of the car and giving me additional strength overall. I've roughly cut the steel and stripped the paint back where I'm going to be welding this new brace in place, I need to make a few small adjustments as the front of the 5 is not as symmetrical as you might think. Pics to follow.
I will be at FCS
I'll get pics up as we go.
Fuel rail sorted and back in place keeping the fuel in this time. I've plumbed in a pressure gauge but noticed that a lot of the oil in the display has leaked out. Why is there oil in there and what can I top it up with. It feels like a very light oil.
I've had a change of heart in respect to the way I'm going to be mounting the FMIC and bracing the now removed front panel. I was going for ......
But I was struggling to find a place to put the oil cooler, so I decided on .........
And drop the new brace directly on top of the IC - again I still have problems with the oil cooler position and I ,would be drilling a 2 inch hole in the subframe and welding a 51mm tube through it as part of my new pipe run. in this position
I didn't really like this idea of this so looked a bit harder.
As it happens there's a fair amount of room under the headlight to get a 51mm pipe directly to the turbo outlet.
I'll be stripping the paint back here and treating the rust and repainting as needed.
This means I can achieve my 51mm pipework going into the I/C, the 60mm upto the TB and not cut any more structuaral parts about and also gives me enough room to weld 2x 25x41 directly behind where I have removed the original front panel and allowing me to tie in right across the front of the car and giving me additional strength overall. I've roughly cut the steel and stripped the paint back where I'm going to be welding this new brace in place, I need to make a few small adjustments as the front of the 5 is not as symmetrical as you might think. Pics to follow.
I will be at FCS
I'll get pics up as we go.
TNT Andy
Well-Known Member
front x member now welded in place, which gives me just enough room for the oil cooler, rad and FMIC. It was pretty tricky welding the rear of the section, not pretty, but we got there. Painting and seam sealing next then re-assembly.
That's it for now - all silicon ordered , coolant and oil systems to go back in this week and start looking at offering the bumper up and trimming. Best get the MOT booked.
That's it for now - all silicon ordered , coolant and oil systems to go back in this week and start looking at offering the bumper up and trimming. Best get the MOT booked.
DaveL485
Staff member
It's not oil, it's glycerin (or glycerol), a sugar-alcohol compound. It stops vibration which is the main killer of gauges, and helps control temperature (another gauge killer). The gauge doesnt need to be full.
