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Hope you didn't 'shoogle' it too much, you don't want it frothing/exploding when you open it.
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Hope you didn't 'shoogle' it too much, you don't want it frothing/exploding when you open it.
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It's a cool car but it's a <swear word> box owned by idiots previously. Bought it because the dude said he and his dad had already done the head gasket fix properly and 6 months later it went again. I wasn't intending to learn how to be a mechanic quite so in depth but I pulled it all to bits, got the head resurfaced and threw it all back together with a metal head gasket, ARP studs, new larger rad and water pump/hoses. It's been spanked and is now solid but burns a little too much oil so hopefully going to place a 2JZ in there.
First though, rear arches!
I'll try and find that other thread, I'm knew here and don't quite know my way around yet.
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Hi Crispy...i'll have to look up the supra arches....the problem i had with the mr2 sill was no repair panels available....although i think some are now.
Final pic of underseal I promise!!...man this was tough going. Next one I'm buying a car roller for sure....never again!
Final pic of underseal I promise!!...man this was tough going. Next one I'm buying a car roller for sure....never again!
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well done, man. how are the arms?
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Hey JP...yea I'm out for the count. I had some time so just thought go for it and get the messy stuff out of the way...bad idea. Just very uncomfortable with gauntlets on, breathing mask, face shield and a cap over my head to keep the dirt out. Never again...getting a roller next time for sure!
This was the tool of choice...but can't use it close quarters so some stuff was scraper and wire brushed by hand...cordless means alot safer....but that wire wheel sure did eat the batteries.
This was the tool of choice...but can't use it close quarters so some stuff was scraper and wire brushed by hand...cordless means alot safer....but that wire wheel sure did eat the batteries.
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I know what you mean...I have a 240v Makita die grinder, the thing kicks like a mule....now I'm too scared to use it!! I'm going to get rid of it as Dewalt have just brought out their cordless die grinder and it's a variable speed model. Problem with 240v stuff is the power cables....they always seem to get trapped under my creeper wheels and before I know it I've boxed myself in with cables!
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Yeah that's the issue, they don't seem to be available at all. I've seen you can apparently substitute a panel from a Mk3 Fiesta or something, I just can't quite remember the exact details. Gonna have to go for a dig round the internet.
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Sorry for the lack of updates...have been a bit tied up with other stuff lately. I was off doing my usual buying bits and pieces and ran into a retired guy who has spent 30+ years in the car body industry doing finishing type work. Well you can guess what happened next....so he's coming over tomorrow to look at the Figaro.
I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to get some advice from someone with so much experience....also it could really push the Figgy project forward too of course. It feels like Christmas eve waiting for Santa to arrive tomorrow
. If he helps with the work I will of course highlight which bits are his but I suspect it might be obvious which bits are mine...
I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to get some advice from someone with so much experience....also it could really push the Figgy project forward too of course. It feels like Christmas eve waiting for Santa to arrive tomorrow
. If he helps with the work I will of course highlight which bits are his but I suspect it might be obvious which bits are mine...Pigeon_Droppings2
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Well he was here today....and just like Christmas day it felt like it was all over in 10 minutes. He's retired but has so much knowledge it's unbelievable...I must say I was very nervous about the work I've done so far and what he would think! Turns out he thought the welding and the panel fit were excellent....I was so happy. He also said I should probably have a go at Tig welding as I might have the patience for it...so now I'm looking for a Tig machine to give it a go. Have done the reading a while ago.....ideally I'd love a setup that does it all....but I will probably just start small with a DC setup and see if I enjoy it before spending big money.
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Been working on straightening the front cross member. Modified the 10ton pusher I bought on fleabay...think the ram was £35 after I bought seals for it. I also bought a set of heavy duty sill clamps (black hawk) for £40....add one builders prop pole and that's my pushing equipment. With help from my expert (Mr C) we've been making progress.
In case you are wondering...the triangular bracket is actually the base of a builders prop cut on the diagonal....I had to use the stick welder to get a descent weld. I doubled up the two haves so this additional bit is maybe 12mm thick. Luckily the little Nissan is made of turkey foil so this kit was easily man enough to do the job.
In case you are wondering...the triangular bracket is actually the base of a builders prop cut on the diagonal....I had to use the stick welder to get a descent weld. I doubled up the two haves so this additional bit is maybe 12mm thick. Luckily the little Nissan is made of turkey foil so this kit was easily man enough to do the job.
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Worked on removing the lower cross member...got there after hours and hours drillng out spot welds. Geez I really dislike drilling welds....pretty much blunted every drill I had.
Now I need to decide whether to straighten out and refit this one or try to get a nice new straight one from a donor car. Must say I'd prefer the latter...but everything on these cars seems to be crazy money so may have no choice! It's not actually in bad condition...it's just a bit bent. Steel on the cross member is probably around 1mm thick so although it looks really bent in reality it's made of baking foil!
Now I need to decide whether to straighten out and refit this one or try to get a nice new straight one from a donor car. Must say I'd prefer the latter...but everything on these cars seems to be crazy money so may have no choice! It's not actually in bad condition...it's just a bit bent. Steel on the cross member is probably around 1mm thick so although it looks really bent in reality it's made of baking foil!
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Investigated getting another used cross member...£200 +postage.! Decided to have a go at straightening the existing one instead. Here is the first fit...it needs plenty of work but the fit is pretty impressive.
I will be refitting the front end and making sure it's all there gap wise before welding in the cross member. So far so good
I will be refitting the front end and making sure it's all there gap wise before welding in the cross member. So far so good
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Other types, makes are available..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-16-HSS...873866?hash=item2f13d0304a:g:heAAAOSwi8xaBFpT
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Cheers Slim...I saw these but I wasn't sure if they were any good. Was worried they'd go blunt after cutting half a dozen holes! I guess if the cutter goes around the weld it would be cutting the softer surrounding steel vs drilling through the harder weld...is that the idea?
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Beautiful
