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[K4KEV]

Started to install my oil cooler stuff, from what was a cavernous engine bay is now looking like a modern car (no space to put any aftermarket goodies) anyway before I got started I decided to anodize the two major alloy bits, then I got to installing the oil filter re-locator and fix the new slightly smaller (2 rows)
oil cooler below my rad then started to route the pipes, hope to finish install tomorrow

[K4KEV]

Small disaster.....when fitting up my oil cooler pies I managed to x thread one of them which showed itself as a leak, I would not care but it did not at all feel tight when I was screwing it on, anyways off it came and sure enough x threaded only thing I could try was a re-tap as some of the threads at the bottom were still good but I have no an10/jic10 tap so remembering that I had an ancient scrap ride on in the garden that had hydraulic fittings I checked to see if there was any an10 nuts and there was one... so took this off put it in a vice and using a junior hacksaw cut around 7 slots across the threads, these would provide a cutting action if I can get it square on the damaged fitting.
using it very carefully I managed to get it square on the old threads then proceeded to put it on ...turn a bit take it off, clean it and repeating this action every third of a turn I managed to recover some of the threads that were not damaged. I think there was a modocum of good luck.
Right so oil cooler back in and taped up (lots on the rethreaded one) I was able to apply the same torque on both nuts with no sensation of "stripping"
That was last night and I have not tested it yet, I was really peeved at that mind BUT joy of joys, my age related number and tax disc turned up this morning K7**BON yep ...tres tres bon indeed. well it would be if it wasn't bluddy raining....will let you lot know how it goes soon

[K4KEV]

Hi guys....it has taken me ages to get the bluddy engine sorted and finally after changing and checking injectors, cop's, igniters, ecu's I finally discovered what was wrong ....it was disgustingly simple which annoyed the f**k out of me, I was running to low a fuel pressure 28psi when I needed at least 36psi so I whacked it up to 36 and went out a few hours ago and scared myself half to death the acceleration is effin mind blowing, it has taken me long enough to vindicate my choice of power plant and I have yet to take it up to stage 2 but not yet as I don't think I could cope with another 50 horses on top of what I have without seriously soiling my pants.
So now I can say anyone up this neck of the woods wants to see and feel what
a fast roadster is like just drop me a pm, only proviso is it has to be dry with no chance of rain will get a vid sorted out soon when I find my camera mount.

[vmax1974]

Ooo ooo me me please

[Davidbolam]

I would love a trip mate. Maybe we should sort out another evening in the pub. Looks like the last one has shut down though.

David

[flyerncle]

If you need some ballast..........

[vmax1974]

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

I would love a trip mate. Maybe we should sort out another evening in the pub. Looks like the last one has shut down though.

David

Like that idea will be good to meet up again and have another roadster builders night

[K4KEV]

Got some more stuff done on the car, like the mandatory stripe in carbon wrap, also cut out some holes to allow cooling for the oil cooler, temp fitted a plasma gauge for oil pressure, and fitted an electronic boost controller to unleash the stage 2 power (I think I may have spawned something of a beast)
Running 14 psi boost at the mo, room for another 3-4 if I want it.
Do not have a front No plate on....it is behind my seat awaiting being pulled over by bib......some pics

[vmax1974]

Its looking awesome kev have you had it out for a play yet how is it on the road gotta arrange a ride out with you sometime

[flyerncle]

Few bits of metal,metal glue on a roll and hey presto,Little Red Roadster !


Does look canny cushty Kev.