[Body_Work] Rust Rust And More Rust!

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Yeah the Flexi is still fitted

[Richie-Van-GTi 70 2 Cars]

I've read it as one side has a flexo and the other side doesn't. The side that doesn't will fatigue with use and break. Never seen a factory car without a flexi. 

[jackherer 543]

6 minutes ago, Richie-Van-GTi said:

Never seen a factory car without a flexi.  

No Peugeots or Citroens with that style of rear calipers made after 1994 had that flexi from what I understand.

 

It's only the last one we are talking about that goes into the caliper itself, Paul has the flexi that goes round the beam fitted on both sides.

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

As Kieran says I've got Flexi hoses round the beam but solids from then on. I haven't fitted the flexi at the caliper

[Richie-Van-GTi 70 2 Cars]

OK, I was reading it wrong then, which is why I questioned it

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Fairly busy day today. 

 

Brakes completed and bled. Underside now fully complete after fitment of the tank strap.

 

Wheels arrived and fitted and the exhaust also fitted. 

 

Mechanically just the driveshafts to fit but I ran out of time.

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

With the car back on its proper wheels for the first time I'm wondering about the ride height at the rear-opinions please- I am after a standard look not lowered. I think it's about right?

[Nelsonpk 2]

Looking great Paul, hope the gt6 turns out as nice !

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Have u used the doors yet?

[jackherer 543]

I still think it's too high, the line where the top of the bumper meets the rear quarter and tail light should be roughly in line with the top of the tyre.

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Kieran I got level and took another pic, I reckon it's about right by your description

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Got the drive shafts fitted and added the gearbox oil , thought this would take an hour but as usual it was more like 3!

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Also fixed a few wiring issues in the boot, sorted the boot lock and fitted the rear panel

[Nelsonpk 2]

No not fitted yet, I’ll wait till the summer. Mot tomorrow fingers crossed. 

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Engine bay pretty much complete. Much messing around trying to make sure nothing rubs,chaffs gets burnt on the block or exhaust or leaks.Think it's about right. 100% certain it's not as per the factory but it's good enough

Edited April 9, 2019 by Telf

[jackherer 543]

Looks good mate, I'm sure it'll be fine on the rollers. Just take loads of cable ties...

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Underlay from Newton commercialin Lieston. Pretty decent for £60

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

And carpet back in along with most of the dash built

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

So today I took the plunge before going on the rollers Monday. Started up and ran the car up and down a private farm road for 10 mins until temps where normal. Managed to run between 2000 and 5000 rpm to keep the engine loaded.  After a mile as it is running rich I terminated as I didnt want unburnt fuel washing the bores and knackering the engine. Looking good for monday I think.

[Philpooma 30]

Good luck for Monday, I hope all goes well.

I have never been sure what you should do with a new engine ie. run it in very systematically on the road over set mileages or get it on a rolling road and run it through the rev range.

I have always done the former, but realise that engine builders and manufacturers put engines through their paces before people take delivery of their cars.

I expect that I’m just very conservative

Fantastic project btw

 

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Almost everything fitted now apart from the valances and bonnet which are still waiting paint

[jackherer 543]

It looks very good with the trim and bumpers etc. fitted. What is the ride height like now?

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

the rear I think is ok but the front is too high- I dunno if it will settle once its has some cornering action or not?

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

9 minutes ago, jackherer said:

It looks very good with the trim and bumpers etc. fitted. What is the ride height like now?

I think the grey plastic paint has worked pretty well- and the red trim from pug museum helps a lot !!

[jackherer 543]

Front settling is minimal in my experience, a few mm max.

 

What springs are they?