G60 Conversion
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This is such a great thread, love reading your updates.
That gearbox certainly took a good chunk out of you, pour vinegar on it, that''ll sort it out!
Keep the updates coming, very inspiring.
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That gearbox certainly took a good chunk out of you, pour vinegar on it, that''ll sort it out!
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Keep the updates coming, very inspiring.
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Lots of new lovely stuff!!
What's the pampers for though?
or are they there ready for your first lot of passengers
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What's the pampers for though?
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Lots of new lovely stuff!!![]()
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What's the pampers for though?or are they there ready for your first lot of passengers
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Melteddrummer said
Lots of new lovely stuff!!![]()
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What's the pampers for though?or are they there ready for your first lot of passengers
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Ha ha, I hope it's that quick
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What radiators do you guys run and fans? I have a bartek boost return pipe and merc sprinter intercooler. Also will I have to move my battery?
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Lovely looking motor you have there mate. Its only going to be better with a G60 in it.
I've seen quite a few people running 1.5l top fill radiators (think paul h has one) but others say that they're not up to the job. The safe bet is to run a corrado g60 radiator because you know its designed for the job (twin core rather just single core). I've evn seen people switch the top fill end tank onto a twin core radiator.
If your running a sprinter intercooler you'll need to move the battery or buy a slimmer one because of where the outlet sits.
P.S. I've got a brand new 1.5l top fill radiator for sale if your interested (repo)
I've seen quite a few people running 1.5l top fill radiators (think paul h has one) but others say that they're not up to the job. The safe bet is to run a corrado g60 radiator because you know its designed for the job (twin core rather just single core). I've evn seen people switch the top fill end tank onto a twin core radiator.
If your running a sprinter intercooler you'll need to move the battery or buy a slimmer one because of where the outlet sits.
P.S. I've got a brand new 1.5l top fill radiator for sale if your interested (repo)
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I got my restored fuel tank back today and very pleased with it
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Little bit concerned that it came back without the gauze filter and lid to the swirl pot though! will this cause me any issues?
I will need to check all outlets and inlets to ensure nothing is blocked.
I will need to check all outlets and inlets to ensure nothing is blocked.
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Got my slim aux belt tensioner bracket today from Germany really chuffed with it's quality and only £34!
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Can't go wrong with that for the money mate. Nice purchase
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Cheers chap, I've bought most of the stuff now and need to do something with it lol.smudger said
Can't go wrong with that for the money mate. Nice purchase![]()
All I have left to buy is a G60 radiator,fuel lines, manifold and exhaust.
I will need to get the odds and sods such as clips, bolts and dressy stuff.
I'm not sure if my drive shafts are correct as the engine was a modern 1.4 16v with its associated gearbox.
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Ok bit of an update. I now have brand new driveshafts and a new G60 radiator.
Going to mark and remove the timing gear this weekend so I can start painting and reassembling the engine
Going to mark and remove the timing gear this weekend so I can start painting and reassembling the engine
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Does anybody know how to remove the timing belt cover remaining in the pictures below? do I need to remove the timing belt to do this?
I want to replace all seals, replace the pulleys with alloy ones and clean the whole area up.
I assume the timing belt cover needs to be removed before the alternator bracket can be removed as there is a hidden bolt :
I want to replace all seals, replace the pulleys with alloy ones and clean the whole area up.
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I assume the timing belt cover needs to be removed before the alternator bracket can be removed as there is a hidden bolt :
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Managed to replace all of the oil seals with new ones, new pulleys and crank timing gear with the new mount. Replaced all of the bolts with new ones.
Carried on degreasing the block, this has taken some time as you can see the state of the engine when it arrived in earlier pictures.
Tonight I prepped the block for painting and finally got on with it
oh plus the alternator bracket as well.
Painted the metal timing cover back plate with an enamel paint and then realised I need to bake it in the oven, haven't done that as I think the wife won't agree lol
Managed to get hold of a pre polished rocker cover and a genuine new dip stick tube on the bay
. Hopefully it will arrive before Xmas!
Have a day off next week with dad to get as much as we can done then 2 weeks over Xmas to get this project moving
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Carried on degreasing the block, this has taken some time as you can see the state of the engine when it arrived in earlier pictures.
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Tonight I prepped the block for painting and finally got on with it
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Painted the metal timing cover back plate with an enamel paint and then realised I need to bake it in the oven, haven't done that as I think the wife won't agree lol
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Managed to get hold of a pre polished rocker cover and a genuine new dip stick tube on the bay
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Have a day off next week with dad to get as much as we can done then 2 weeks over Xmas to get this project moving
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Nice work mate.
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great work mate, keep it up
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UPDATE 17/12/2013
Painted the supercharger side again and degreased and sanded back the exhaust side of the block and then gave it a lovely coat of paint
Received my polished rocker cover. Needs a bit more polishing but already makes the engine look better.
Finally ordered a replacement mount from retrofication as I've heard the stock mount can go like chocolate when removed.
Painted the supercharger side again and degreased and sanded back the exhaust side of the block and then gave it a lovely coat of paint
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Received my polished rocker cover. Needs a bit more polishing but already makes the engine look better.
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Finally ordered a replacement mount from retrofication as I've heard the stock mount can go like chocolate when removed.
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