The hacksaw sounds fun.
The hacksaw sounds fun.
And they say i'm bad with an air saw .. pffftttt
It was all done with surgical precision chaps
That's a relief
What were you cutting off exactly?
Are you worried we've found some weight saving that you haven't Tom?
Right on. There's various bits of engine block (and head) getting turned into swarf next time my engine is in bits
None more so than me.
I really hope you can get out for a look to Moorslede Paul, and to be present and correct to compete at Monteberg.
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Thanks for the encouragement guys
I might be in the US right now, but i've been ordering a few bits and bobs to keep the progress going. All being well, I'll have everything in place for a big March - with it hopefully running before the end of the month
I have a bet on with the co-driver doing Monteberg - and I will get absolutely slaughtered if I'm not there....
Cheers,
Paul
Nice meeting you today, car looks to be a serious piece of kit. look forward to having a look around it.
Likewise - its good to meet someone local with similar taste in carsOriginally Posted by M K
We work on it most Sundays, so you're always welcome down for a cuppa and look over the car - it's almost back together again now
Cheers,
Paul.
Another one of those days - hours spent out there, but nothing much completed
We managed to get the water pump finally positioned - now just need to make some "production" versions of the brackets for added strength and tidiness. The water outlet visible in the picture will be covered by an milled ally piece that I'm having a 32mm pipe welded to now...
Then knocked this bracket up for holding the launch/traction sensor. It'll be powder coated during the week, and then I just need to work out the best way to fit it to the front leg
After that, we laid the engine loom loosely in place to see how we're going to route things. Rather than use the same hole that the Honda loom used, we're bring it all through another existing bulkhead hole that's more hidden - so hopefully nice and tidy once its fitted properly.
We moved inside and started trying to find where we'd position some of the extra switchgear (which took ages, and still no definitive answer), but I do at least know where the new ECU is going to be mounted
After a bit of measuring up for the new radiator, we then proceeded to remove most of what we'd done all dayIf only I wasn't bloody working away again soon
There are lots of parts between suppliers and me at the moment, so some pics of more shiny bits soon I promise.
Paul
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Looking good Paul.
Have you sussed out how to make the goodridge hoses off without scratching them?!....... I haven't.
I would be interested to see what sort of grommet you use to get the ecu loom through the bulkhead, as i would really like to sort something better for mine - not just silicon!
I have a plan - and something on order. Will let you know if it works Paul....
Have been working away in Oz, but managed to get a few small essentials sorted so that I can get cracking now that I'm back..
Picked up the wheel speed sensor bracket from powder coating:
Have had this blanking panel modified to create a water outlet to suit my electric water pump install:
and picked this water manifold up today - I believe it'll be the first one ever fitted to an Escort, and means my plumbing arrangement with a Laminova on the cooler nearside should be possible.
Engine has to come out again at the weekend to get the manifold fitted, after which is going straight back in and staying there hopefully!
More over the weekend..
Cheers,
Paul.
Try not to let his weeks edition of MN hamper progress
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You're more then welcome for the Belgium rallies ...
Well, it finally feels like the car has stopped fighting us - meaning we made good progress this weekend
I quickly took the engine and box out so that we could fit the water manifold, then dropped it all back in and started on the engine bay wiring. Once we'd done that we also dummy-fitted the exhaust manifold, fitted the wheel-speed sensor ready for the launch control, found a home for the ambient air temp and barometric sensors, added the custom water inlet, changed the remote filter housing, fitted the new ECU, and started laying out the loom out inside the car.
Not many pics taken, but this one shows the water maniofold in place. I need to plumb from the front of this down to the laminova but am waiting on the silicon hose to arrive (special order because its red!?) The manifold has a drain (for when its used in single seaters), a fitting for the ECU water temp sender, and two more for "user options". I'm using one for a small bleed pipe, and the other for my water temp gauge...
The custom water inlet that I had made while I was away last week...
Another shot of the 75% complete engine bay. You can see the air temp sender on the bottom left hand corner - and we've used a hole cutter in the front panel so its not reading engine bay air temp. We've also got the hose between the electric water pump and the inlet fitted...
The dummy radiator and (modified!) new dry sump tank should be here this week, and the oil hoses should be back from being swaged at Goodridge. All being well, the plumbing should be complete in around a fortnight, then we'll need another week or two to complete the wiring and fit the clutch. I've got a tentative booking for the initial engine start-up early in April, so need to keep the momentum going....
More soon,
Paul.
ThanksI've rallied in Belgium about 15 years ago and loved it, so the "new" car should/will be getting its debut at the Monteberg Rallysprint in May....
Cheers,
Paul.
Great progress Paul - Love the exhaust manifold, it looks very sexy. Your attention to detail amazing, you will have a top spec and standard Escort out there.
I'm guessing the mod to the dry sump tank is to cut it in half?
Hi Paul,
I bought a splittable dry sump tank a while ago but the integrated catch tank fouled on the bodywork - so its been back to have the catch tank section rotated. Hopefully it'll be here and fitted this week.
How's yours coming on? Is it rally ready yet?
Cheers,
Paul
Oh yeah you have said that in a previous post.
In a word no !
I've decided i just like buying bits, but not fitting them!
Great progress mate,sorry for not popping down this weekend - couldn't risk it !!!!!
Great to see alot of progress beeing made in one weekend Paul , the attention to detail on your car is always very impressive
The attention to detail and the effort will be worth all the sweat and tears in the end, keep at it.
It seems this is a week for progress - look what arrived today...
I have to say a huge thanks to Torsten at Gp4 Fabrications in Ireland. The original tank I ordered fouled my bodywork, so they have had the tank back and managed to remove the old catch tank section and re-create a new slimmer/taller one for me
Also, as always seems to be the case with Gp4 Fab, it was posted on Friday and it was here this morning! I cant get a letter from down the road in that time often enough
I'll have it fitted and in-situ pics at the weekend.....
Paul
I can understand that feeling Paul - especially when it's sub zero outside.......Oh yeah you have said that in a previous post.
In a word no !
I've decided i just like buying bits, but not fitting them!
No worries mate - I think we're probably glad you didn't
That tank looks the nuts paul
That water manifold looks a stunning bit of kit mate. Very nice
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It's your job on Sunday mate
(And I need you with your wiring head on too)
Superb work, the quality of this [re]build is stunning. Well worth taking your time to get it all perfect
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It's your job on Sunday mate
(And I need you with your wiring head on too)
No worries mate
This has come on beautifully and the quality of parts and the build is stunning.
Keep it up!
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Hi Mr. Paul Alex,
I apolgyse for my bad english, if is possible, to know why you have used a laminova for oil cooler?
Thanks
Hello DD,
From Laminova's website:
Laminova heat exchangers provide outstanding engine and transmission oil temperature control in the most severe conditions. From high performance racing cars to Paris-Dakar rally cars, you can rely on Laminova.
Laminova oil coolers are 20% more efficient than the competition due to the unique patented core design. The finned exterior on the cooler core creates a larger surface area compared to that of traditional “radiator” style coolers.
Flexible mounting:
Laminova coolers can be mounted virtually anywhere. Traditional radiator style coolers must be exposed to airflow, risking damage. The radiator cooler also sometimes blocks the precious radiator airflow and increases aerodynamic restrictions.
”Bullet proof":
The unique one-piece extruded housing is ”bullet proof”, eliminating the risk of leakage, rupture and fire.
Efficient design:
The efficient design makes cooling core inspection easy with removable end caps. The solderless O-ring design ensures leak-free operation. The cooler core can be quickly removed for easy cleaning.
Reduced ”warm up” time:
The coolers also provide a heater function using the cooling water to heat the oil faster to correct operating temperature. No oil thermostat is needed. This will help increase the life of engines and transmissions.
And one final reason - I just like doing things slightly differently
brilliant read this
Well, we didn't get much done today - mainly because I'm waiting on the oil pipes, radiator and a couple of other bits and pieces to arrive
We did get the new dry sump tank fitted though, then started mocking up a bracket to hold the micro-switch that activates launch control on the start-line...
It needs a little more tidying, plus a hole and slot added so that the switch position can be adjusted to match any clutch adjustments we make.
Hopefully there'll be more new bits to add next week - I'm getting worried that I've only got about 5 or 6 Sundays at home between now and mid May when we'll be competing in it
More soon,
Paul
I can hear your halfshafts cringing already!
Loving that laminova setup...
It's OK Tom - I know just the place for a rebuild - with upgrades
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