5 GT Turbo R5 GT Turbo - Complete strip down and re-build #1

[Chris74#]

Sure the box will work as well as it looks, thanks for sharing so many pics of it as I am sad and find it very therapeutic @Big Steve - Raider has finsihed the 11 noe so no more vintage therapy from his lol

Sure some choice words were deleivered in the garage to said compressor

Maybe yesterday was just not the day, could always be something worse and sure you will back on it in no time @Chris74#

@Duncan Grier there definitely were some choice words flying around, there still are this morning as I trail the inter web looking for a replacement! the price of these things is outrageous!

 

[Duncan Grier]

Yep as soon as you go half decent make/spec it and then you have man maths to figure in as you start to glance at next models up.....v argument of how much am I really going to use it

Only reason 'tank' is still in my garage is cost to replace. 1963 will never die cast iron submarine tank, bit slow to fill from empty due to single pot and biggest few hp motor ever lol. Only problem is its too heavy to move into my other garage and a engine hoist onto trailer job

 

[Chris74#]

Yep as soon as you go half decent make/spec it and then you have man maths to figure in as you start to glance at next models up.....v argument of how much am I really going to use it

Only reason 'tank' is still in my garage is cost to replace. 1963 will never die cast iron submarine tank, bit slow to fill from empty due to single pot and biggest few hp motor ever lol. Only problem is its too heavy to move into my other garage and a engine hoist onto trailer job

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They don’t make them like that anymore! Chinese imports now! Replacement/ throwaway mentality, not many people actually repair things nowadays!

 

[clarky_gtt]

Fair play on rebuilding the box! Not something your average DIY mech can do. There was nothing wrong with mine, but I still sent it off for a £500 rebuild.....it now leaks.... Never did before

Been told it is the Selector seal and the box needs to come out for it to be replaced. Called the builder and they said it probably isn't seated properly??

My compressor blew up, sgs were pretty good and it went back to the manufacturer who rebuilt it and sent it back within 2 weeks. Mines made by sealey

 

[Chris74#]

Couldn't do nothing on the car today, had to feed my habit!!

I decided to dig out the servo and give it a clean up as the brakes are what I will be tackling after the bodywork, and I shouldn't have to spend any money just cleaning stuff up!!


I got the servo through the parts washer and then got the wire brush on it!



I plugged the holes in the front of the servo!

I then got the rust converter out and gave it a liberal brushing over!




I left that to dry out and gave the other bits a clean!

I got new nylons and washers! Then I gave it a quick going over with some 500grit and gave it all a wipe with some panel prep! Then on with the etch primer!


Then on with some black gloss paint and lacquer!

I gave it a few coats of black and lacquer, left it a couple of hours and then fixed the bits back to it!

New nuts and washers!

Inserted air filter!

Rubber cover!

And vacuum hose and one way valve!

Thanks for reading guys!

 

[IronmanWarrior]

Love the work going in and the effort to get pictures and put it all on here. I know exactly how long these things take, how difficult some things can be and your quality of work looks great! Look forward to seeing more

 

[Chris74#]

Quick update -

SGS have come back to me today and confirmed that they have repaired the compressor under warranty! what a result!
While the compressor has been out of service, I have been sorting and cleaning some of the parts ready to go back on the car at a later date!



I also got the pedal box out and stripped it for cleaning and powder coating!

I started to give a heat shield a clean!

I then stripped the wiper mechanism, stripped it and cleaned it and put it back together!


Gave the motor a clean up!

Stripped the mechanism back to bare metal and then etch primed it followed by some galve paint!



Saw a little trick on You tube on how to restore old plastic, so gave it a go on the wiper shrouds!






I then reassembled the wiper mechanism!


Thanks for reading guys!

 

[Duncan Grier]

Looking good as always and result on compressor

 

[Chris74#]

Got a few hours out there today, just cleaning bits n pieces up! Started with some of the plastics - inner wheel arches, engine bay closures and engine under guard!

I gave them a jet wash, then a degrease, then a quick sand, and then a panel prep wipe!


Then a coat of Halfords black bumper paint!



I then got the wipers stripped and took the arms back to bare metal before etch priming, black satin and lacquer! Look as good as new!

I then finished off the heat shield that I started the other day, and gave it a coat of VHT paint!

I also gave the horn a clean up with the wire brush!

Finished items!



Thanks for reading guys!

 

[Duncan Grier]

Looks good, interested to see how all the good work weathers on plastics

I assume that is a plastic undertray for engine...is that r5 or clio?

 

[Brigsy]

Undertray is for a r5 campus. Ive got one on my Extra to stop the oil pissing all over my drive

 

[Duncan Grier]

Extra trim from the extra cheers @Brigsy

 

[Chris74#]

Extra trim from the extra cheers @Brigsy

It is also listed on cat car under the C405

 

[Chris74#]

Looks good, interested to see how all the good work weathers on plastics

I assume that is a plastic undertray for engine...is that r5 or clio?

I’m hoping that because it’s bumper paint and generally not on show, that it will last. I managed to resist the urge to spray any lacquer on it for that reason!

 

[Brigsy]

Undertray defo not gtt oem, however fits fine and causes no issues.

 

[Chris74#]

Undertray defo not gtt oem, however fits fine and causes no issues.

Looks good too!!

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Wow!! Never seen an Undertray looking that minty!!

 

[Chris74#]

I spent all day yesterday at a body shop doing a days training. It was very interesting and i think it will help with the rest of the project! The guy there (Tony) has agreed to let me paint the car in his booth, with him in attendance - just in case I mess it up! Some pics below. The pick up is an Audi S4!



Practice panels in the booth, I painted these through the day using direct gloss, and a 2k base and clear coat.



Great day!!

 

[Chris74#]

Back to reality today and cleaning bits and pieces up!

I cleaned and etch primed the bonnet hinges ready for a base & clear when I finally get my compressor back!

Bumper blocks - front and rear! Though the parts washer, panel prep, sand and blow over with some bumper plastic paint!




Got them done, and hung them on the line to dry out!

More engine bay plastic!
Radiator shroud!

absolutely caked in crap!

Swirl pot!



and the air horn!



I had a look at the heater box, It looks like it is broken!

Hmmmmmm!!
I found a brake compensator spring in the loft which I cleaned up and zinc plated!

I can't believe they are charging £42 for this on ebay at the minute! The cost of parts is an absolute piss take!
Thanks for reading guys!

 

[Turbell]

I zinc and passivate my own stuff as well, very satisfying process, nice to play about with something different.