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vaux.dan

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26th Jul 10 at 18:21

gunna try to follow this thread, top work

Robin

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27th Jul 10 at 18:26

What sump is that?

Gearbox a Ford type 9?

Adam-D

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27th Jul 10 at 18:46

love this

Ben J

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27th Jul 10 at 21:15

quote:
Originally posted by Robin
What sump is that?

Gearbox a Ford type 9?

Sump is a Raceline Aluminium sump. Gearbox is the STD box that came on the Duratec?

Rick Draper

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27th Jul 10 at 21:17

Duratec was always FWD though when in a ford.

Ben J

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27th Jul 10 at 21:33

Yeah sorry, being a bit thick tonight. Not sure on the exact type of the box.

Ste

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28th Jul 10 at 20:48

The box is a type 9.

It's looking really good so far. Same as mine, this bit of the build flys by. it's later on when you can spend a whole weekend fettling something and it looks like no progress has been made.

Keep up the good work. It's worth it in the end.

Also try Frank Pickles insurance. they are cheap as chips

I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.

Ben J

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29th Jul 10 at 08:54

quote:
Originally posted by Ste W
The box is a type 9.

It's looking really good so far. Same as mine, this bit of the build flys by. it's later on when you can spend a whole weekend fettling something and it looks like no progress has been made.

Keep up the good work. It's worth it in the end.

Also try Frank Pickles insurance. they are cheap as chips

Yep...type 9. Asked my Dad!!

Yeah...the electrics are next which my Dad isn't looking forward too. I have no idea with electrics so i'm no help!

Insurance should be cheap as chips for my dad anyway...being 60, with years and years of no claims etc. I've got 6 points which could pump it up a bit, but at least i've got a record of driving high performing cars which will help. But tbh insurance is a while off.

[Edited on 29-07-2010 by Ben J]

Ste

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29th Jul 10 at 13:06

Well I've got 6 points, Liverpool postcode and no no claims on the kitcar policy as it's all on my 206 and I only give £117 a year for TPFT + parts. 1000 miles annual but I told them I do track days which clock up more miles off road than on and they weren't arsed.

Electrics is the fun part, I don't know why everyone panics lol.

I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.

Ben J

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29th Jul 10 at 17:09

After finding out the other day that we neded to strip the back end down again to fit the diff...its been done. Diffs in and drive shafts connected up.

Its a Ford Sierra diff btw.

[Edited on 29-07-2010 by Ben J]

Ste

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29th Jul 10 at 21:13

Looks really good mate.

I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.

Ben J

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21st Aug 10 at 20:28

Tiny update.

Not much happened as i've been in Italy for 2 weeks and my Dad has been doing a few niggly jobs etc.

Dash sorted and dials/guages/switches in place.

Birkin usually supply branded dials/guages but the speedo comes in KPMH so we sourced our own. They are VDO ones.

Throttle bodies and ECU ordered now too. Should be here within a week. Ordered from a company based next to the Lotus factory - can't remember the name. Its spot on as my parents live in Norwich, so its dead local. Once built the car will be going there to have the map tweeked etc.

[Edited on 22-08-2010 by Ben J]

Robin

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21st Aug 10 at 21:01

AT Power. Good choice, fantastic bits of machining from my dealings with them.

Ben J

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22nd Aug 10 at 05:36

quote:
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AT Power. Good choice, fantastic bits of machining from my dealings with them.

Yep, thats them Robin. We saw them at the Stoneleigh Kit Car Show. Their TB kits were so nicely engineered compared to most.

http://www.atpower.co.uk

[Edited on 22-08-2010 by Ben J]

Ben J

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31st Aug 10 at 16:52

Throttle bodies were collected today from AT Power.

Just resting in position on this pic. Manifold also on and a few other bits.

Ben J

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6th Sep 10 at 16:19

Calling all Ford geeks. We need a short spin on Oil filter to fit the 2L Duratec. Std ones would be too deep and hang too low.

Anyone know of any shallower ones?

Robin

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6th Sep 10 at 16:55

Standard Duratec ones are MANN number W719/27, this is the same as the 2.0 Zetec engines in the mk1 Focus., this is 123mm long.

The Zetec also came with a filter which was 74mm long, MANN part number W712/81

All the specs are the same, bypass valve pressure, thread, diameter etc.

That might help you, providing you haven't got the shorter one.

Google Mann filters, they have an online catalogue, you should be able to play around with it and find one to suit, if the shorter one is no good.

Ben J

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6th Sep 10 at 17:24

quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Standard Duratec ones are MANN number W719/27, this is the same as the 2.0 Zetec engines in the mk1 Focus., this is 123mm long.

The Zetec also came with a filter which was 74mm long, MANN part number W712/81

All the specs are the same, bypass valve pressure, thread, diameter etc.

That might help you, providing you haven't got the shorter one.

Google Mann filters, they have an online catalogue, you should be able to play around with it and find one to suit, if the shorter one is no good.

Cheers Robin. The 74mm one will be spot on.

Ben J

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31st Oct 10 at 18:41

Been a while since update. Mainly because my Dad decided to do some decorating instead!!

Not huge amount of progress.

Exhaust system is in place now and side heat shields are on (but i've no pics)!

Rad, and plumbing all on and in place. Few other bits and bobs done.

Throttle bodies in place.

This weekend the front mudguards were fitted along with rollbar, boot liner, and the cover over the transmission tunnel and panel that goes behind the seats.

Mudguards arent painted obviously. We are getting the car built and through SVA/IVA then we will get it painted etc etc.
May seem an odd way round to do things but after the car passes SVA/IVA (which is a pain in the arse!) we will be changing a few things like putting harnesses in etc etc. So bits can be removed again for painting.

Apologies for the dust sheets. We have got a proper car cover - god knows why my Dad isn't using it!!

There will be "carpet" etc to go in too eventually.

[Edited on 31-10-2010 by Ben J]

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31st Oct 10 at 20:15

looks ace

should be a cracking car when finished

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5th Nov 10 at 11:41

wow looks good

Ben J

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18th Jan 11 at 18:05

Bit of an update....first proper progress since my Dad decided to do some decorating instead.

Throttle bodies are actually properly fitted now as is the cooling pipework etc.

Pic below shows bonnet just dropped in place. After the air filter goes on throttle bodies we are hoping to be able to mesh over the hole. Keep it looking tidy. Most have air filter protruding but my dad din't want that.

Fuel pressure regulator also fitted now....

Its coming along.....cannot wait to drive this. Think its going to be a bit of a weapon.

[Edited on 18-01-2011 by Ben J]

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24th Jan 11 at 17:47

Rear arches and nose cone in place