pollyp Club Member Aug 5, 2012 #1 Aug 2006 Intro to Pollymobile 1 Buy & assess condition Nov 2006 Rebuild interior Dec 2006 Strip engine Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Aug 2006 Intro to Pollymobile 1 Buy & assess condition Nov 2006 Rebuild interior Dec 2006 Strip engine
OP OP pollyp Club Member Aug 5, 2012 #2 Jan 2007 Assess engine head damage Feb 2007 New engine head New front suspension arm Mar 2007 Assess rear brake disc rust Paint engine cover Apr 2007 Weld front panel New tyres Clean IACV May 2007 New piston rings June 2007 Fix rear de-mister Horizontal rear wiper mod CAI V1.0 Refurbish alloy wheels Repaint roof Paint door handles Oct 2007 PAS bracket New gear linkage Nov 2007 Rear spoiler Dec 2007 New rear brake discs CAI V2.0 Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Jan 2007 Assess engine head damage Feb 2007 New engine head New front suspension arm Mar 2007 Assess rear brake disc rust Paint engine cover Apr 2007 Weld front panel New tyres Clean IACV May 2007 New piston rings June 2007 Fix rear de-mister Horizontal rear wiper mod CAI V1.0 Refurbish alloy wheels Repaint roof Paint door handles Oct 2007 PAS bracket New gear linkage Nov 2007 Rear spoiler Dec 2007 New rear brake discs CAI V2.0
OP OP pollyp Club Member Aug 5, 2012 #3 Jan 2008 Whiteline sway bars Fix windscreen strip Paint boot handle Feb 2008 Remove throttle body mesh Fit reclining sport seats Mar 2008 Weld sill Paint arch rust Paint bumpers May 2008 Janspeed manifold K&N panel air filter Sparco pedal covers Clear side indicators Remove aerial June 2008 New rear silencer Body fill aerial hole Bee-sting aerial CAI V3.0 July 2008 Crash! 14” alloy wheel Aug 2008 Repaired Micra Rebuild rear axle Sept 2008 Refurbish alloy wheels OMP front upper strut brace Bilstein Streetline suspension kit Whiteline adjustable panhard rod Squeeky brake bias valve spring Nov 2008 Cusco lower strut brace Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Jan 2008 Whiteline sway bars Fix windscreen strip Paint boot handle Feb 2008 Remove throttle body mesh Fit reclining sport seats Mar 2008 Weld sill Paint arch rust Paint bumpers May 2008 Janspeed manifold K&N panel air filter Sparco pedal covers Clear side indicators Remove aerial June 2008 New rear silencer Body fill aerial hole Bee-sting aerial CAI V3.0 July 2008 Crash! 14” alloy wheel Aug 2008 Repaired Micra Rebuild rear axle Sept 2008 Refurbish alloy wheels OMP front upper strut brace Bilstein Streetline suspension kit Whiteline adjustable panhard rod Squeeky brake bias valve spring Nov 2008 Cusco lower strut brace
OP OP pollyp Club Member Aug 5, 2012 #4 Jan 2009 New engine Feb 2009 New coolant return pipe o-ring Rebuild old engine New Micra Pollymobile 2 (page 1 post 26) Mar 2009 New drum shoes Strip engine bay Strip interior Grey engine out Rebuild engine JUN ultra-light flywheel Undercoat body Apr 2009 Repaint rust Repaint Janspeed manifold Resolder throttle body Janspeed cat-back exhaust Swap suspension Blue engine out Swap looms Grey engine in Fix gear linkage Blue engine in New outer CV boot Swap ECU Reroute sunroof drain pipe through sill Paint Janspeed silencer Fuel tank breather mod Swap rear axles May 2009 Paint bumpers Assemble blue micra Swap rear spoiler June 2009 Whiteline adjustable trailing arms Paint door handle & mirror Swap rear brake light UK road trip drama Yokohama A-Drive tyres Aug 2009 Refine CAI Weld sill Sold blue micra Nov 2009 Replace O2 sensor Nistune ECU Remap Dec 2009 Clean original Pollymobile 1 engine Blazt Consult Cable & Nissan Datascan Diagnostic software ABS Diagnostic Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Jan 2009 New engine Feb 2009 New coolant return pipe o-ring Rebuild old engine New Micra Pollymobile 2 (page 1 post 26) Mar 2009 New drum shoes Strip engine bay Strip interior Grey engine out Rebuild engine JUN ultra-light flywheel Undercoat body Apr 2009 Repaint rust Repaint Janspeed manifold Resolder throttle body Janspeed cat-back exhaust Swap suspension Blue engine out Swap looms Grey engine in Fix gear linkage Blue engine in New outer CV boot Swap ECU Reroute sunroof drain pipe through sill Paint Janspeed silencer Fuel tank breather mod Swap rear axles May 2009 Paint bumpers Assemble blue micra Swap rear spoiler June 2009 Whiteline adjustable trailing arms Paint door handle & mirror Swap rear brake light UK road trip drama Yokohama A-Drive tyres Aug 2009 Refine CAI Weld sill Sold blue micra Nov 2009 Replace O2 sensor Nistune ECU Remap Dec 2009 Clean original Pollymobile 1 engine Blazt Consult Cable & Nissan Datascan Diagnostic software ABS Diagnostic
OP OP pollyp Club Member Aug 5, 2012 #5 Jan 2010 Diagnose sticking rear hub Trakrite wheel alignment gauge Replace rear ABS hub Assess tyre wear Feb 2010 Replace rear left calliper Skim rear brake discs Rebuild rear calliper handbrake mechanism Clean fuel gauge sensor Replace rear left handbrake Fixed sticking rear brake callipers Rear brake calliper mount measurement Mar 2010 Research into Rota Grid alloy wheels Replace outer CV boot Replace fuel tank breather pipe Fix sticking fuel gauge needle Upgrade to Pulsar GTIR brakes (AD22VF) Upgrade to 15" Rota Grid Racing alloys & Toyo T1R Insurance issue Vinyl sunstrip Replace missing front alloy cap Upgrade to grooved Pulsar discs Center Pulsar disc on K11 hub Clean & store old 13” Nissan Ronal alloy wheels Apr 2010 Upgrade to Goodridge braided brake hoses New rear brake disc (page 5 post 203) Upgrade gear selector linkage bush with ball bearings (page 5 post 208) Overhaul sun roof (page 5 post 220) Replace clutch pedal with bi-stable spring type (page 5 post 228) Install electric sun roof (page 5 post 228) Underseal the front crossmember (page 6 post 262) Replace gear selector linkage (page 6 post 278) Repaint & refit Nissan badge (page 6 post 278) May 2010 Mega UK Trip (page 6 post 280) Painted Toyo tyres (page 6 post 280) June 2010 Strengthened clutch cable end bracket (page 6 post 292) Upgrade to Black Diamond fast track front pads (page 6 post 300) July 2010 Skim & machined front grooved discs (page 7 post 309) CAI pipe V4.0 (page 7 post 312) Upgrade to Black Diamond fast road rear pads (page 7 post 317) Repair Pollymobile 1 blown HG (page 7 post 332) Refine CAI pipe (page 7 post 346) August 2010 Rockingham Speedway track day (page 7 post 367) Replace outer CV boot (page 8 post 371) Repaint rear sway bar (page 8 post 374) Repair door card (page 8 post 378) Fit final Sparco clutch pedal cover(page 8 post 378) Prepare for Oulton Park track day(page89 post 389) Sept 2010 How to replace handbrake cable (page 8 post 393) Oulton Park track day (page 9 post 401) Replace front wishbone (page 9 post 406) Research into coilover suspension (page 9 post 416) Win complete CG13DE turbo kit on ebay (page 9 post 447) Assess & overhaul turbo setup (page 9 post 449) Dismantle turbo kit engine (page 10 post 475) Wash & overhaul engine (page 10 post 483) Swap from Janspeed to stock manifold for MOT(page 10 post 488) Test fit turbo (page 10 post 488) Compare standard, Janspeed & turbo ECU maps (page 10 post 497) Overhaul gearbox (page 11 post 512) Disassemble distributor (page 10 post 520) October 2010 Stiffen stock engine mount with PU sealant (page 11 post 531) Receive & fit BC V1 Coilovers (page 12 post 558) Make coilover covers V1.0 (page 12 post 574) Removed rattling boot lock rod (page 12 post 596) Replace punctured rear right tyre(page 12 post 598) November 2010 Straighten intercooler fins (page 13 post 620) December 2010 Replace damaged front registration plate (page 13 post 635) Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Jan 2010 Diagnose sticking rear hub Trakrite wheel alignment gauge Replace rear ABS hub Assess tyre wear Feb 2010 Replace rear left calliper Skim rear brake discs Rebuild rear calliper handbrake mechanism Clean fuel gauge sensor Replace rear left handbrake Fixed sticking rear brake callipers Rear brake calliper mount measurement Mar 2010 Research into Rota Grid alloy wheels Replace outer CV boot Replace fuel tank breather pipe Fix sticking fuel gauge needle Upgrade to Pulsar GTIR brakes (AD22VF) Upgrade to 15" Rota Grid Racing alloys & Toyo T1R Insurance issue Vinyl sunstrip Replace missing front alloy cap Upgrade to grooved Pulsar discs Center Pulsar disc on K11 hub Clean & store old 13” Nissan Ronal alloy wheels Apr 2010 Upgrade to Goodridge braided brake hoses New rear brake disc (page 5 post 203) Upgrade gear selector linkage bush with ball bearings (page 5 post 208) Overhaul sun roof (page 5 post 220) Replace clutch pedal with bi-stable spring type (page 5 post 228) Install electric sun roof (page 5 post 228) Underseal the front crossmember (page 6 post 262) Replace gear selector linkage (page 6 post 278) Repaint & refit Nissan badge (page 6 post 278) May 2010 Mega UK Trip (page 6 post 280) Painted Toyo tyres (page 6 post 280) June 2010 Strengthened clutch cable end bracket (page 6 post 292) Upgrade to Black Diamond fast track front pads (page 6 post 300) July 2010 Skim & machined front grooved discs (page 7 post 309) CAI pipe V4.0 (page 7 post 312) Upgrade to Black Diamond fast road rear pads (page 7 post 317) Repair Pollymobile 1 blown HG (page 7 post 332) Refine CAI pipe (page 7 post 346) August 2010 Rockingham Speedway track day (page 7 post 367) Replace outer CV boot (page 8 post 371) Repaint rear sway bar (page 8 post 374) Repair door card (page 8 post 378) Fit final Sparco clutch pedal cover(page 8 post 378) Prepare for Oulton Park track day(page89 post 389) Sept 2010 How to replace handbrake cable (page 8 post 393) Oulton Park track day (page 9 post 401) Replace front wishbone (page 9 post 406) Research into coilover suspension (page 9 post 416) Win complete CG13DE turbo kit on ebay (page 9 post 447) Assess & overhaul turbo setup (page 9 post 449) Dismantle turbo kit engine (page 10 post 475) Wash & overhaul engine (page 10 post 483) Swap from Janspeed to stock manifold for MOT(page 10 post 488) Test fit turbo (page 10 post 488) Compare standard, Janspeed & turbo ECU maps (page 10 post 497) Overhaul gearbox (page 11 post 512) Disassemble distributor (page 10 post 520) October 2010 Stiffen stock engine mount with PU sealant (page 11 post 531) Receive & fit BC V1 Coilovers (page 12 post 558) Make coilover covers V1.0 (page 12 post 574) Removed rattling boot lock rod (page 12 post 596) Replace punctured rear right tyre(page 12 post 598) November 2010 Straighten intercooler fins (page 13 post 620) December 2010 Replace damaged front registration plate (page 13 post 635)
OP OP pollyp Club Member Aug 5, 2012 #6 January 2011 Find rusting sill holes Assembling turbo setup Research into dry cell battery Make loom extension adapter for GTIR MAF sensor New arc welder New odyssey battery Innovate wideband kit Research into clutch upgrade Try out Solarices Helix paddle clutch DIY battery terminals Make battery casing Relocate new battery Resolved faulty battery grounding New boost gauge Boost gauge pods Test motorbike pod air filter http://[URL="https://www.micra.org....5251/page-16#post-439556"]Make battery casing February 2011 Gripper LSD V1.0 190mm Helix organic clutch disc Fit intercooler Modify front bumper Guide how to adjust IACV Copper PAS cooler V1.0 Make coilover covers V2.0 Fit boost pod gauges Re-oil BC coilover top mount pillow ball bearings Fit copper PAS cooler V1.0 Research into 370cc injectors http://[URL="https://www.micra.org....5251/page-16#post-439556"]Make battery casing March 2011 Helix 180mm paddle clutch / Almera PP Gripper LSD v2.0 with speedo gear Upgrade from red 256cc to purple 370cc injectors Fix loose clutch pedal Turbo conversion plan Buy & overhaul JE forged piston engine from Noddie Royal purple break-in oil Upgrade to Skyline GTS-T fuel pump Upgrade to universal pod air filter Paint engine cover Replace injector nozzle pintle Fit New Gripper LSD 2 with speedo April 2011 Fit boost vacuum pipe Install wideband Remove stock engine Swap parts over Reinstall forged engine assembly Copper PAS cooler V2.0 Modify rad fan Paint dashboard black Bed-in forged piston engine Fit turbo New downpipe from AAS Exhaust Replace front & rear crank seals Attempt to fix turbo oil drain leak Programme wideband gauge Weld rear silencer hanger Make coilover covers V3.0 Replace front left wheel bearing Front bumper mesh Replace blown HG Remap turbo with forged pistons at Fusion Motorsports Dyno graph of turbocharged forged piston engine DIY wheel alignment Replace locking wheel nuts Replace front crank seal Upgrade to competition engine mounts DIY oil catch can test Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
January 2011 Find rusting sill holes Assembling turbo setup Research into dry cell battery Make loom extension adapter for GTIR MAF sensor New arc welder New odyssey battery Innovate wideband kit Research into clutch upgrade Try out Solarices Helix paddle clutch DIY battery terminals Make battery casing Relocate new battery Resolved faulty battery grounding New boost gauge Boost gauge pods Test motorbike pod air filter http://[URL="https://www.micra.org....5251/page-16#post-439556"]Make battery casing February 2011 Gripper LSD V1.0 190mm Helix organic clutch disc Fit intercooler Modify front bumper Guide how to adjust IACV Copper PAS cooler V1.0 Make coilover covers V2.0 Fit boost pod gauges Re-oil BC coilover top mount pillow ball bearings Fit copper PAS cooler V1.0 Research into 370cc injectors http://[URL="https://www.micra.org....5251/page-16#post-439556"]Make battery casing March 2011 Helix 180mm paddle clutch / Almera PP Gripper LSD v2.0 with speedo gear Upgrade from red 256cc to purple 370cc injectors Fix loose clutch pedal Turbo conversion plan Buy & overhaul JE forged piston engine from Noddie Royal purple break-in oil Upgrade to Skyline GTS-T fuel pump Upgrade to universal pod air filter Paint engine cover Replace injector nozzle pintle Fit New Gripper LSD 2 with speedo April 2011 Fit boost vacuum pipe Install wideband Remove stock engine Swap parts over Reinstall forged engine assembly Copper PAS cooler V2.0 Modify rad fan Paint dashboard black Bed-in forged piston engine Fit turbo New downpipe from AAS Exhaust Replace front & rear crank seals Attempt to fix turbo oil drain leak Programme wideband gauge Weld rear silencer hanger Make coilover covers V3.0 Replace front left wheel bearing Front bumper mesh Replace blown HG Remap turbo with forged pistons at Fusion Motorsports Dyno graph of turbocharged forged piston engine DIY wheel alignment Replace locking wheel nuts Replace front crank seal Upgrade to competition engine mounts DIY oil catch can test
OP OP pollyp Club Member Aug 5, 2012 #7 May 2011 Swap back to Janspeed exhaust Forged piston engine leak down test Assess wet piston top Fix sticky ignition switch New engine crane Swap over to stock engine Tweak Nistune ECU map June 2011 Assess forged piston engine Overhaul stock front calipers Respray front right wing Turbo BOV recirculation pipe Assess GTIR MAF VQ map Wire brush wheel nuts Respray bonnet Japshow 2011 July 2011 Disassemble washer motor Corner balance the coilovers Teesside Autodrome track day Paint & fit hub dust caps New Toyo T1R Road trip to Scottish islands August 2011 Recirculating engine cover breather pipe Fit red engine cover Disassemble O2 sensor New O2 sensor Fix boost leak & AFR issue New spark plugs Compare old & new O2 warm up response Fix worn windscreen washer pump motor Pulsar GTIR AD22VF calliper wheel clearance measurement Reinserted loosened RH engine mount New outer CV boot New fuel filter New EBC red stuff front pads Castle Combe track day Inner sill & rear floor pan rust Walbro 255lph fuel pump Castle Combe videos Machined throttle body port grooves for silicone hose Replace damaged turbo waste gate boost line Sept 2011 Welded sill & floor Fill & paint sills Fit new boost T-bolt clamps New catalytic converter Research into bigger radiators 6kg BC coilover front springs Rebuild turbo Remap turbocharged stock engine at Fusion Motorsport Tweak turbo map timing for stock engine & assess timing issue Resolve turbo timing map issue Compare Dyno Graphs of turbo remaps for forged & stock engine Swap to stock exhaust for MOT De-cat Replace rear brake lines for MOT Oct 2011 New wheel nuts New alternator belt Fit 6kg coilover springs Castle Combe track day Send forged piston engine & spare engine to cousin for machining Ordered 200mm Helix clutch Clean & send 3-piece standard flywheel to cousin Catch can V1.0 Dec 2011 Fixing rear demister Change LSD oil Wideband copper heat sink Dizzy cap oxide & new rotor Manual check-valve boost controller Research into electronic boost control Plan electronic boost control Change LSD oil Collect & disassemble machined forged engine Disassemble forged engine bottom end Assess balanced crank & rebuild bottom end of forged engine Wash & wire brush cylinder head Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
May 2011 Swap back to Janspeed exhaust Forged piston engine leak down test Assess wet piston top Fix sticky ignition switch New engine crane Swap over to stock engine Tweak Nistune ECU map June 2011 Assess forged piston engine Overhaul stock front calipers Respray front right wing Turbo BOV recirculation pipe Assess GTIR MAF VQ map Wire brush wheel nuts Respray bonnet Japshow 2011 July 2011 Disassemble washer motor Corner balance the coilovers Teesside Autodrome track day Paint & fit hub dust caps New Toyo T1R Road trip to Scottish islands August 2011 Recirculating engine cover breather pipe Fit red engine cover Disassemble O2 sensor New O2 sensor Fix boost leak & AFR issue New spark plugs Compare old & new O2 warm up response Fix worn windscreen washer pump motor Pulsar GTIR AD22VF calliper wheel clearance measurement Reinserted loosened RH engine mount New outer CV boot New fuel filter New EBC red stuff front pads Castle Combe track day Inner sill & rear floor pan rust Walbro 255lph fuel pump Castle Combe videos Machined throttle body port grooves for silicone hose Replace damaged turbo waste gate boost line Sept 2011 Welded sill & floor Fill & paint sills Fit new boost T-bolt clamps New catalytic converter Research into bigger radiators 6kg BC coilover front springs Rebuild turbo Remap turbocharged stock engine at Fusion Motorsport Tweak turbo map timing for stock engine & assess timing issue Resolve turbo timing map issue Compare Dyno Graphs of turbo remaps for forged & stock engine Swap to stock exhaust for MOT De-cat Replace rear brake lines for MOT Oct 2011 New wheel nuts New alternator belt Fit 6kg coilover springs Castle Combe track day Send forged piston engine & spare engine to cousin for machining Ordered 200mm Helix clutch Clean & send 3-piece standard flywheel to cousin Catch can V1.0 Dec 2011 Fixing rear demister Change LSD oil Wideband copper heat sink Dizzy cap oxide & new rotor Manual check-valve boost controller Research into electronic boost control Plan electronic boost control Change LSD oil Collect & disassemble machined forged engine Disassemble forged engine bottom end Assess balanced crank & rebuild bottom end of forged engine Wash & wire brush cylinder head
OP OP pollyp Club Member Aug 5, 2012 #8 Jan 2012 Rebuild top end of forged engine Painted engine Research into thicker radiator Pressure switch for boost control Install 200mm helix clutch Boost valve solenoid Electronic boost control prototype Test electronic boost control Crimp throttle body coolant pipes Wire brush & paint Janspeed manifold New wideband sensor Clean & paint gearbox New thicker Nissen radiator for automatic K11 TB WOT switch for boost control Install electronic boost control Weld turbo manifold crack Find correct fitting for turbo oil return Sand flat manifold flange New clutch release bearing Wideband cooling fin Readjust alternator from shorting out on turbo Plan induction pipe fabrication Practice welding pipes Compare mild vs stainless steel plumbing cost Action camera research Receive SS pipes Drift X170 action camera Install 70mm alloy elbow on MAF/TB Feb 2012 Ball bearing gear selector bushes Rubbish Clarke pipe cutter Mod mitre saw into chop saw (page 48 post 2388) Weld 1st stainless pipe section & short shifter Fit gear short shifter Fabricate camera rig beam New T1Rs Test X170 camera rig Fix X170 camera mic Fabricate new stainless IC pipe work Research into rebuilding LSD Remove gearbox Assess glazed paddle clutch & flywheel Assess damaged gripper LSD New front suspension arms Research into inlet manifold insulating spacers Upgrade to PU front suspension bush Fit machined 3-piece flywheel & 200mm Helix clutch Wedge rear engine mount Research into oil catch can Make Teflon inlet manifold insulating spacers Fit LH hub with new bearing Assess rebuilt gripper LSD Install Teflon inlet manifold insulating spacers 200mm Helix clutch issue Finish welding BOV port Test new clutch & LSD New catch can using remote oil filter Rear chassis cross brace Lengthen clutch mechanism stroke Testing new cam angles Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Jan 2012 Rebuild top end of forged engine Painted engine Research into thicker radiator Pressure switch for boost control Install 200mm helix clutch Boost valve solenoid Electronic boost control prototype Test electronic boost control Crimp throttle body coolant pipes Wire brush & paint Janspeed manifold New wideband sensor Clean & paint gearbox New thicker Nissen radiator for automatic K11 TB WOT switch for boost control Install electronic boost control Weld turbo manifold crack Find correct fitting for turbo oil return Sand flat manifold flange New clutch release bearing Wideband cooling fin Readjust alternator from shorting out on turbo Plan induction pipe fabrication Practice welding pipes Compare mild vs stainless steel plumbing cost Action camera research Receive SS pipes Drift X170 action camera Install 70mm alloy elbow on MAF/TB Feb 2012 Ball bearing gear selector bushes Rubbish Clarke pipe cutter Mod mitre saw into chop saw (page 48 post 2388) Weld 1st stainless pipe section & short shifter Fit gear short shifter Fabricate camera rig beam New T1Rs Test X170 camera rig Fix X170 camera mic Fabricate new stainless IC pipe work Research into rebuilding LSD Remove gearbox Assess glazed paddle clutch & flywheel Assess damaged gripper LSD New front suspension arms Research into inlet manifold insulating spacers Upgrade to PU front suspension bush Fit machined 3-piece flywheel & 200mm Helix clutch Wedge rear engine mount Research into oil catch can Make Teflon inlet manifold insulating spacers Fit LH hub with new bearing Assess rebuilt gripper LSD Install Teflon inlet manifold insulating spacers 200mm Helix clutch issue Finish welding BOV port Test new clutch & LSD New catch can using remote oil filter Rear chassis cross brace Lengthen clutch mechanism stroke Testing new cam angles
OP OP pollyp Club Member Aug 5, 2012 #9 March 2012 New cabin camera mount Fit new T1R Refine foot well cam Check LSD still working Oulton Park 2012 track day New helmet Assess car after Oulton, cracked front brake disc Oulton Park data logs Repaired windscreen chip New Diamond Black GTIR grooved front discs Helmet cam mount Solid rear silencer hangers Repaint rear sway bar Test suspension cam & helmet cam Fit & bed new Diamond Black grooved discs & Predator Fast Track front pads Check brake pads & fit pad shims Pulsar GTIR brake carrier measurement Attempt to correct turbo map timing offset Test rear suspension cam April 2012 Test front suspension cam Paint helmet black Reset to previous turbo map Remove sun roof cover Assess cold start flooding Duck tape sunroof Resolve cold start flooding Teesside Autodrome track day Assess engine failure Assess brakes & tyres Remove stock engine Resealed turbo drain plug May 2012 Swap gearbox input shafts New pair of Predator Fast Track pads Stiffen rear engine mount with body filler Install new forged engine Paint & heat wrap exhaust Start & break-in new engine Replace valve stem seal Drift X170 camera Test crankcase pressure & oil ring failure Remove forged engine Disassemble & assess forged engine Call JE for piston datasheet & new rings Inspect rusty 1997 Vibe for Costa Sourcing new JE piston rings Overhauling valve head Ordered XC7150 piston rings from Performance Unlimited Check oil pump Research into oil sump baffles Remove front hub shroud blocking the front disc vents Assess & cutting off standard oil sump baffle Design custom oil baffle Oil baffle design 1 Oil baffle design 2 Oil baffle design 3 Oil baffle design 4 Oil baffle design 5 Order new oversized main & big end bearings Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
March 2012 New cabin camera mount Fit new T1R Refine foot well cam Check LSD still working Oulton Park 2012 track day New helmet Assess car after Oulton, cracked front brake disc Oulton Park data logs Repaired windscreen chip New Diamond Black GTIR grooved front discs Helmet cam mount Solid rear silencer hangers Repaint rear sway bar Test suspension cam & helmet cam Fit & bed new Diamond Black grooved discs & Predator Fast Track front pads Check brake pads & fit pad shims Pulsar GTIR brake carrier measurement Attempt to correct turbo map timing offset Test rear suspension cam April 2012 Test front suspension cam Paint helmet black Reset to previous turbo map Remove sun roof cover Assess cold start flooding Duck tape sunroof Resolve cold start flooding Teesside Autodrome track day Assess engine failure Assess brakes & tyres Remove stock engine Resealed turbo drain plug May 2012 Swap gearbox input shafts New pair of Predator Fast Track pads Stiffen rear engine mount with body filler Install new forged engine Paint & heat wrap exhaust Start & break-in new engine Replace valve stem seal Drift X170 camera Test crankcase pressure & oil ring failure Remove forged engine Disassemble & assess forged engine Call JE for piston datasheet & new rings Inspect rusty 1997 Vibe for Costa Sourcing new JE piston rings Overhauling valve head Ordered XC7150 piston rings from Performance Unlimited Check oil pump Research into oil sump baffles Remove front hub shroud blocking the front disc vents Assess & cutting off standard oil sump baffle Design custom oil baffle Oil baffle design 1 Oil baffle design 2 Oil baffle design 3 Oil baffle design 4 Oil baffle design 5 Order new oversized main & big end bearings
OP OP pollyp Club Member Aug 5, 2012 #10 June 2012 New bore gauge & micrometer New oversized main & big end bearings Oil baffle design 6 Fabricate oil baffle design 6 Make oil pickup jig Prepare oil sump to me welded by Noddie Issue with piston ring order with Performance Unlimited Test old torque wrench accuracy Overhaul old click torque wrench Windage tray design 1 New Sealey electronic angular torque wrench Assess & model crank girdle cage Cancelled delayed piston ring order from Performance Unlimited Ordered piston rings from JE Windage tray design 2 Collect sump welded by Noddie Windage tray design 3 Issue with bulge obstruction on stock sump Windage tray design 4 Cut & patch oil sump bulge Weld oil sump patch Windage tray design 5 Windage tray design 6 Receive new JE XC7150 piston rings XC7150 piston ring spec Win 8 Toyo R888 on BMW BBS alloys July 2012 Test new trapdoor oil baffle on new sump Compare using wheel spacers vs machining the BBS alloys Paper mockup of windage tray 6 Updated windage tray 6 Ordered extended wheel studs & GTIR brake discs to make spacers Ordered new GTIR discs fir spacers Buy spare GTIR discs from Karlj Card model of windage tray 6 Extended wheel studs Updated windage tray 7 Grinded crank girdle cage Card model of windage tray 7 Cut steel pieces of windage tray 7 Tack weld windage tray together Bolt windage tray onto girdle Updated windage tray gate Test windage tray 7 Redesign windage tray 8 louvred gate Test windage tray 8 Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
June 2012 New bore gauge & micrometer New oversized main & big end bearings Oil baffle design 6 Fabricate oil baffle design 6 Make oil pickup jig Prepare oil sump to me welded by Noddie Issue with piston ring order with Performance Unlimited Test old torque wrench accuracy Overhaul old click torque wrench Windage tray design 1 New Sealey electronic angular torque wrench Assess & model crank girdle cage Cancelled delayed piston ring order from Performance Unlimited Ordered piston rings from JE Windage tray design 2 Collect sump welded by Noddie Windage tray design 3 Issue with bulge obstruction on stock sump Windage tray design 4 Cut & patch oil sump bulge Weld oil sump patch Windage tray design 5 Windage tray design 6 Receive new JE XC7150 piston rings XC7150 piston ring spec Win 8 Toyo R888 on BMW BBS alloys July 2012 Test new trapdoor oil baffle on new sump Compare using wheel spacers vs machining the BBS alloys Paper mockup of windage tray 6 Updated windage tray 6 Ordered extended wheel studs & GTIR brake discs to make spacers Ordered new GTIR discs fir spacers Buy spare GTIR discs from Karlj Card model of windage tray 6 Extended wheel studs Updated windage tray 7 Grinded crank girdle cage Card model of windage tray 7 Cut steel pieces of windage tray 7 Tack weld windage tray together Bolt windage tray onto girdle Updated windage tray gate Test windage tray 7 Redesign windage tray 8 louvred gate Test windage tray 8
OP OP pollyp Club Member Jun 22, 2013 #11 Aug 2012 New engine bearing shell issue Cut 8mm wheel spacers from old pulsar discs Receive & assess new remachined forged engine Measure forged engine Grind forged engine girdle cage Test fit windage tray on forged engine Measure forged engine ring end gaps Issue with remachined engine block Lost job Confirmed with JE the engine clearances are too tight + future plan Assess the blown stock engine Redesign windage tray 9 with trapdoors Fabricate windage tray 9 Test windage tray 9 Assemble stock engine with windage tray 9 Install stock engine Test fit BBS alloys & R888 wheels Rerouted boost control feed & final car assembly Initial start & test run of turbocharged stock engine Research into insulating induction pipes Cover IC pipes in kitchen foil & test Wrap IC pipes with radiator insulation shield foil New air filter Check leak & loose rear mount Discover loose cam sprocket bolt & damage Repair cam bolt thread Paint spare engine cover Look inside an engine cover Plan holiday Prepare car for road trip Deliver forged engine to cousin for machining Tune turbo map for MOT Replace damaged air filter Assess damage from leaving paper leaflet in air filter Replace HG Straighten bent turbo impeller blades Flush paper debris out of intercooler Sept 2012 Road trip to Isle of Man Replace CV boot & clean wheel nuts JAE 2012 Replace O2 Cone air filter shield Found kinked fuel/brake lines under car Turbo fails MOT emissions again Bargain new dizzy Swap over to stock setup for MOT Receive new distributor Oct 2012 Swap back to turbo Spark gap tool Collect new machined forged piston engine from cousin Nov 2012 Measure forged engine bores Calculate required ring end gaps Assemble forged engine block Clean coilover suspension Repair creaking clutch cable end Dec 2012 Research into droop limiters New T1R Measure old used Jun flywheel & helix paddle clutch Nistune fuel map editing Wideband free-air calibration trick Plan tyre infra-red sensor Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Aug 2012 New engine bearing shell issue Cut 8mm wheel spacers from old pulsar discs Receive & assess new remachined forged engine Measure forged engine Grind forged engine girdle cage Test fit windage tray on forged engine Measure forged engine ring end gaps Issue with remachined engine block Lost job Confirmed with JE the engine clearances are too tight + future plan Assess the blown stock engine Redesign windage tray 9 with trapdoors Fabricate windage tray 9 Test windage tray 9 Assemble stock engine with windage tray 9 Install stock engine Test fit BBS alloys & R888 wheels Rerouted boost control feed & final car assembly Initial start & test run of turbocharged stock engine Research into insulating induction pipes Cover IC pipes in kitchen foil & test Wrap IC pipes with radiator insulation shield foil New air filter Check leak & loose rear mount Discover loose cam sprocket bolt & damage Repair cam bolt thread Paint spare engine cover Look inside an engine cover Plan holiday Prepare car for road trip Deliver forged engine to cousin for machining Tune turbo map for MOT Replace damaged air filter Assess damage from leaving paper leaflet in air filter Replace HG Straighten bent turbo impeller blades Flush paper debris out of intercooler Sept 2012 Road trip to Isle of Man Replace CV boot & clean wheel nuts JAE 2012 Replace O2 Cone air filter shield Found kinked fuel/brake lines under car Turbo fails MOT emissions again Bargain new dizzy Swap over to stock setup for MOT Receive new distributor Oct 2012 Swap back to turbo Spark gap tool Collect new machined forged piston engine from cousin Nov 2012 Measure forged engine bores Calculate required ring end gaps Assemble forged engine block Clean coilover suspension Repair creaking clutch cable end Dec 2012 Research into droop limiters New T1R Measure old used Jun flywheel & helix paddle clutch Nistune fuel map editing Wideband free-air calibration trick Plan tyre infra-red sensor
OP OP pollyp Club Member Jun 22, 2013 #12 Jan 2013 Research into infra-red sensors Tweak turbo map DIY laser alignment DIY lazy-Susan swivel plates Design custom swivel plate Build DIY unidirectional swivel plate DIY laser alignment procedure theory Laser align wheels Test LSD in snow Droop limiter strut cover mockup Alternator failing Research into Ruggles Scales for corner balancing Designing custom ruggles scale Feb 2013 New screen washer motor Build DIY Ruggles Scale Broken ring land misfire New alternator Assess engine Clean & lap valves MPG analysis of N/A & turbo setups Mar 2013 Replace rear main seal Assess damaged LSD Replace oil gallery copper seal Assess rebuilt LSD Replace gear selector rod boot Straighten bent diff bearing cage Sand rusty brake discs New LSD preload readings Engine still misfiring Clean old 13” Nissan Ronal alloys to be posted Plan piston ring grinder Build DIY piston ring grinder Grind piston ring end gaps April 2013 Assemble forged engine New catch can filter Remove broken stock engine Paint forged engine Swap bits from stock to forged engine Stiffen engine mounts with body filler Paint cross member Fit forged engine Sand rusty brake discs & cushion battery May 2013 Forged engine initial start & engine failure Discover loose big end bearings New battery New big end bearings Assess damaged big end bearings Clean oil sump Oily smoky piston & oil leak issue Initial break-in Broken alternator mount & electrical fault New battery fuses June 2013 Straighten sump edge Repair alternator bracket Replace front crank seal Discover catch can was plumbed backwards Reduced oil leak/smoke & break-in status Temporary catch can Loose timing cover bolts Assess engine after 100m break-in Test without PCV & alternator bracket fractured Replace stiffer alternator bracket Editing fuel map Raw values in Nistune Replace stem seals Adjust valve clearance shims DIY valve stem seal extraction tool Resume break-in, testing smoke & compression New exh manifold gasket Inspect bores with bore-scope Driving through Yorkshire moors Kitchen foil cone filter shield Plumb PCV & crankcase breather into bottles Smoking exhaust after prolonged idle Upload original remap for forged turbo setup Laser align wheels Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Jan 2013 Research into infra-red sensors Tweak turbo map DIY laser alignment DIY lazy-Susan swivel plates Design custom swivel plate Build DIY unidirectional swivel plate DIY laser alignment procedure theory Laser align wheels Test LSD in snow Droop limiter strut cover mockup Alternator failing Research into Ruggles Scales for corner balancing Designing custom ruggles scale Feb 2013 New screen washer motor Build DIY Ruggles Scale Broken ring land misfire New alternator Assess engine Clean & lap valves MPG analysis of N/A & turbo setups Mar 2013 Replace rear main seal Assess damaged LSD Replace oil gallery copper seal Assess rebuilt LSD Replace gear selector rod boot Straighten bent diff bearing cage Sand rusty brake discs New LSD preload readings Engine still misfiring Clean old 13” Nissan Ronal alloys to be posted Plan piston ring grinder Build DIY piston ring grinder Grind piston ring end gaps April 2013 Assemble forged engine New catch can filter Remove broken stock engine Paint forged engine Swap bits from stock to forged engine Stiffen engine mounts with body filler Paint cross member Fit forged engine Sand rusty brake discs & cushion battery May 2013 Forged engine initial start & engine failure Discover loose big end bearings New battery New big end bearings Assess damaged big end bearings Clean oil sump Oily smoky piston & oil leak issue Initial break-in Broken alternator mount & electrical fault New battery fuses June 2013 Straighten sump edge Repair alternator bracket Replace front crank seal Discover catch can was plumbed backwards Reduced oil leak/smoke & break-in status Temporary catch can Loose timing cover bolts Assess engine after 100m break-in Test without PCV & alternator bracket fractured Replace stiffer alternator bracket Editing fuel map Raw values in Nistune Replace stem seals Adjust valve clearance shims DIY valve stem seal extraction tool Resume break-in, testing smoke & compression New exh manifold gasket Inspect bores with bore-scope Driving through Yorkshire moors Kitchen foil cone filter shield Plumb PCV & crankcase breather into bottles Smoking exhaust after prolonged idle Upload original remap for forged turbo setup Laser align wheels
OP OP pollyp Club Member Jun 24, 2013 #13 July 2013 Refine cold start enrichment Assess damaged stock engine Repair puncture Measure stock engine condition Compare spare engines 1 & 2 Repaint hub cap & nuts Replace wideband copper heat sink Overhaul rear sway bar & drop links Disassemble belt tensioners Replace belt tensioner bearings Aug 2013 Purchase spare set of Rota Grid wheels for track Replace belts Test forged engine compression & disassemble Remove forged engine Measure clutch & flywheel offset from bell housing Assess gripper LSD Disassemble forged engine Spare Rota Grid wheels arrive Trying to stretch oil ring expander Measure forged piston ring drag with electronic scale Damaged oil ring Measure forged piston ring end gaps Assess forged pistons, bores & bearings Receive new JE XC7200 rings & spare wrong posted piston set Assess new rings Issue returning wrongly posted JE pistons Sept 2013 Reassemble forged engine with new oil ring expanders Reinstall engine Start rebuilt forged engine Check inside rebuilt forged engine Air filter shield JAE 2013 Research into hotter thermostat Install hotter 91C thermostat Data log with hotter thermostat Replace side indicators & check inside forged engine Try thinner 0w30 & still wet Relocate turbo exhaust catalyst position Oct 2013 Pass MOT Check engine after 0w30 oil History of forged engine piston appearance Victor Reinz HG Dec 2013 Digital scales Laser level for corner balancing 300kg digital scales for corner balancing Corner balancing app idea New fuel filter Remove turbo elbow exhaust studs Fit turbo Weld exhaust mid support Correcting misaligned exhaust Replace leaking dizzy o-ring Clean seized rear calliper carrier Clean rear coilover spring Correcting misaligned exhaust & rear bump stop Overhaul seized rear calliper Overhaul front struts Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
July 2013 Refine cold start enrichment Assess damaged stock engine Repair puncture Measure stock engine condition Compare spare engines 1 & 2 Repaint hub cap & nuts Replace wideband copper heat sink Overhaul rear sway bar & drop links Disassemble belt tensioners Replace belt tensioner bearings Aug 2013 Purchase spare set of Rota Grid wheels for track Replace belts Test forged engine compression & disassemble Remove forged engine Measure clutch & flywheel offset from bell housing Assess gripper LSD Disassemble forged engine Spare Rota Grid wheels arrive Trying to stretch oil ring expander Measure forged piston ring drag with electronic scale Damaged oil ring Measure forged piston ring end gaps Assess forged pistons, bores & bearings Receive new JE XC7200 rings & spare wrong posted piston set Assess new rings Issue returning wrongly posted JE pistons Sept 2013 Reassemble forged engine with new oil ring expanders Reinstall engine Start rebuilt forged engine Check inside rebuilt forged engine Air filter shield JAE 2013 Research into hotter thermostat Install hotter 91C thermostat Data log with hotter thermostat Replace side indicators & check inside forged engine Try thinner 0w30 & still wet Relocate turbo exhaust catalyst position Oct 2013 Pass MOT Check engine after 0w30 oil History of forged engine piston appearance Victor Reinz HG Dec 2013 Digital scales Laser level for corner balancing 300kg digital scales for corner balancing Corner balancing app idea New fuel filter Remove turbo elbow exhaust studs Fit turbo Weld exhaust mid support Correcting misaligned exhaust Replace leaking dizzy o-ring Clean seized rear calliper carrier Clean rear coilover spring Correcting misaligned exhaust & rear bump stop Overhaul seized rear calliper Overhaul front struts
OP OP pollyp Club Member Nov 19, 2015 #14 Jan 2014 Corner balance coilovers Clean steering arm threads Fit spare wheels to resolve steering pull New predator FT pads Leaking tyre valve Make adjustable wheel platforms Cut inside a fuel filter Rebalance & realign suspension Reinforce rear parcel shelf Leaking radiator Fix leaking radiator Received fake ebay radiator Change to alloy catch can mount Trim rattling bonnet Elvington Airfield track day Elvington Airfield lap times Engine cover oil leak Inspect cylinder after track day, reseal dizzy, replace brake pads Feb 2014 Tighten loose boot latch rivet Rear suspension knock Edit cold start enrichment Compare cold start settings Convert gear selector to ball bearing Mar 2014 New trailing arm bolts Compare insurance quotes Replace trailing arm bolts Replace air filter Apr 2014 Replace spark plug, random misfire Swap injectors Assess oil consumption Reseal engine cover Reattach heater diverter cable Heater diverter operation Remove front wings for painting Clean & paint engine bay top Repaint cross member Repaint front end Tighten bonnet hinge Replace wiper linkages Trim wing panel May 2014 Repaint front wings Repaint bonnet Replace track rod cover Swap & repaint tyres, puncture Repaint strut brace Replace left outer CV boot Adjust rear boot Test raised bonnet aerodynamics June 2014 Cadwell Park track day Make wheel spacers from old brake disc Nistune ECU map comparisons Fix gear stick return spring Compression history Oil consumption history Corner balance & align suspension Rusted sills July 2014 Weld sills & corner balance suspension Finish welding sills Fit rose jointed drop links Remove seized rear caliper bolts Corner balance suspension Rebuild rear calipers 2014 Mablethorpe District Motor Club Auto Triathlon Worn rose joint drop links Test fit longer wheel studs, remove rear spash plate Aug 2014 Realign wheels 2014 Cadwell Park Modified Live Reinforce TB MAF clamp Rattling brake pedal Modify E-Prance 1080p Dashcam Sept 2014 Patch torn seat, receive Federal 595RS-R JAE 2014 Clutch cable failure New clutch cable & exhaust gasket Ratchet spanners Partially seal leaking spark leads Leaking exhaust manifold Remove turbo Cusco lower strut brace failure, swap to standard setup Compare stock vs turbo setup issues Reinforce clutch pedal bracket Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Jan 2014 Corner balance coilovers Clean steering arm threads Fit spare wheels to resolve steering pull New predator FT pads Leaking tyre valve Make adjustable wheel platforms Cut inside a fuel filter Rebalance & realign suspension Reinforce rear parcel shelf Leaking radiator Fix leaking radiator Received fake ebay radiator Change to alloy catch can mount Trim rattling bonnet Elvington Airfield track day Elvington Airfield lap times Engine cover oil leak Inspect cylinder after track day, reseal dizzy, replace brake pads Feb 2014 Tighten loose boot latch rivet Rear suspension knock Edit cold start enrichment Compare cold start settings Convert gear selector to ball bearing Mar 2014 New trailing arm bolts Compare insurance quotes Replace trailing arm bolts Replace air filter Apr 2014 Replace spark plug, random misfire Swap injectors Assess oil consumption Reseal engine cover Reattach heater diverter cable Heater diverter operation Remove front wings for painting Clean & paint engine bay top Repaint cross member Repaint front end Tighten bonnet hinge Replace wiper linkages Trim wing panel May 2014 Repaint front wings Repaint bonnet Replace track rod cover Swap & repaint tyres, puncture Repaint strut brace Replace left outer CV boot Adjust rear boot Test raised bonnet aerodynamics June 2014 Cadwell Park track day Make wheel spacers from old brake disc Nistune ECU map comparisons Fix gear stick return spring Compression history Oil consumption history Corner balance & align suspension Rusted sills July 2014 Weld sills & corner balance suspension Finish welding sills Fit rose jointed drop links Remove seized rear caliper bolts Corner balance suspension Rebuild rear calipers 2014 Mablethorpe District Motor Club Auto Triathlon Worn rose joint drop links Test fit longer wheel studs, remove rear spash plate Aug 2014 Realign wheels 2014 Cadwell Park Modified Live Reinforce TB MAF clamp Rattling brake pedal Modify E-Prance 1080p Dashcam Sept 2014 Patch torn seat, receive Federal 595RS-R JAE 2014 Clutch cable failure New clutch cable & exhaust gasket Ratchet spanners Partially seal leaking spark leads Leaking exhaust manifold Remove turbo Cusco lower strut brace failure, swap to standard setup Compare stock vs turbo setup issues Reinforce clutch pedal bracket
OP OP pollyp Club Member Nov 19, 2015 #15 Oct 2014 Nissen auto radiator info, remove injectors to clean, overhaul turbo Steam clean engine, weld floor Exhaust gasket, red rubber grease, rebuilt turbo Receive cleaned injectors Fit cleaned injectors & turbo Refine decat tube Assess injectors after cleaning Center clutch cable end & assess worn wiper motor Turbocharger info Spare MC, pedals, ign leads & brake lines from Chris Damaged clutch pedal bulkhead Ball bearing clutch pedal Steering wheel puller Build reinforced clutch pedal assembly Ball bearing brake pedal Wire LC1 wideband controller O2 analogue feed into ECU Assess release bearing Assess LSD failure Rebuilt front GTIR callipers Corner balance suspension with new 595RS-R Lube clutch cable Nov 2014 Coolant Sensor Resistance Test Cadwell Park track day Copper turbo gasket Blyton Park track day T2 turbo flange & gasket Leaking coolant hose Assess brake pads Remove gearbox, assess oil leak & clutch Worn 5th gear synchromesh Reseal oil gallery bung with copper sealant Assess input shaft bearing Assess damaged LSD Dec 2014 Remove input shaft bearing CG10DE gearbox gearing kit Input shaft bearing Install input shaft bearing Assess rebuilt LSD with double bellville preload washers Rear gearbox mount crack, fit clutch New LSD initial verdict Break-in LSD Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Oct 2014 Nissen auto radiator info, remove injectors to clean, overhaul turbo Steam clean engine, weld floor Exhaust gasket, red rubber grease, rebuilt turbo Receive cleaned injectors Fit cleaned injectors & turbo Refine decat tube Assess injectors after cleaning Center clutch cable end & assess worn wiper motor Turbocharger info Spare MC, pedals, ign leads & brake lines from Chris Damaged clutch pedal bulkhead Ball bearing clutch pedal Steering wheel puller Build reinforced clutch pedal assembly Ball bearing brake pedal Wire LC1 wideband controller O2 analogue feed into ECU Assess release bearing Assess LSD failure Rebuilt front GTIR callipers Corner balance suspension with new 595RS-R Lube clutch cable Nov 2014 Coolant Sensor Resistance Test Cadwell Park track day Copper turbo gasket Blyton Park track day T2 turbo flange & gasket Leaking coolant hose Assess brake pads Remove gearbox, assess oil leak & clutch Worn 5th gear synchromesh Reseal oil gallery bung with copper sealant Assess input shaft bearing Assess damaged LSD Dec 2014 Remove input shaft bearing CG10DE gearbox gearing kit Input shaft bearing Install input shaft bearing Assess rebuilt LSD with double bellville preload washers Rear gearbox mount crack, fit clutch New LSD initial verdict Break-in LSD
OP OP pollyp Club Member Nov 19, 2015 #16 Jan 2015 Replace engine cover gasket New 3D printer Disassemble master cylinder Receive & build 3D printer Repair/replace 3D printer extruder tensioner Print HT lead clips Assess steering drift due to uneven tread depth RH suspension arm failure Remove & assess RH suspension arm failure Fit new RH suspension arm Feb 2015 Lube clutch cable, fix oil cap Redesign 3D printer extruder, upgrade hot end, fit new engine cover gasket Print catch can 9 Fix punctures Print catch can 14 Print & vapour smooth & test catch can 3 Puncture, remove old filter catch can, worn wiper motor Print catch can v-band clip Test catch can & issue at work Print wiper spoilers Mar 2015 Assess catch can result Work issue Print catch can 18 Disassemble Micra master cylinder & Primera master cylinder Upgrade MC Disassemble brake servo & fit Citreon C3 MC Print & test catch can 4 Assess compression & LSD preload Print broken glove box lock Assess catch can result OBP brake bias adjuster & Dot 5.1 fluid Redesign Andys Celica glove box hinge Replace wideband sensor Replace cracked windscreen Plan brake lines rerouting Fit Citreon C3 master cylinder servo, trim fuel regulator edge, remove old brake lines Print Andys Celica glove box hinge Fit new front brake lines Remove ABS unit Install brake bias adjuster & internal brake lines Remove rear washer line, fit rear brake lines Overhaul rear callipers & clutch cable New front pads Remove old fuel lines New rear brake discs, rear calliper rebuild kit, rebuild fuel lines Apr 2015 Rebuild rear callipers Remove ABS loom Trim calliper bleed screws, test drive new brake system Bleed MC Print catch can 23 New lower strut brace Assess catch can location Blyton Park April 9th Blyton Park April 11th Micra strut tower dimensions Adjustable throttle pedal Disassemble old rear brake load compensator Disassemble ABS modulator Turbo manifold jig Assess completely worn front brake pads New brake pads, assess brake wear New air filter Faulty alternator connection driving to Cadwell park Remove ABS sensor cables, rear chassis rust, rear left BC damper failure Print phone holder Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Jan 2015 Replace engine cover gasket New 3D printer Disassemble master cylinder Receive & build 3D printer Repair/replace 3D printer extruder tensioner Print HT lead clips Assess steering drift due to uneven tread depth RH suspension arm failure Remove & assess RH suspension arm failure Fit new RH suspension arm Feb 2015 Lube clutch cable, fix oil cap Redesign 3D printer extruder, upgrade hot end, fit new engine cover gasket Print catch can 9 Fix punctures Print catch can 14 Print & vapour smooth & test catch can 3 Puncture, remove old filter catch can, worn wiper motor Print catch can v-band clip Test catch can & issue at work Print wiper spoilers Mar 2015 Assess catch can result Work issue Print catch can 18 Disassemble Micra master cylinder & Primera master cylinder Upgrade MC Disassemble brake servo & fit Citreon C3 MC Print & test catch can 4 Assess compression & LSD preload Print broken glove box lock Assess catch can result OBP brake bias adjuster & Dot 5.1 fluid Redesign Andys Celica glove box hinge Replace wideband sensor Replace cracked windscreen Plan brake lines rerouting Fit Citreon C3 master cylinder servo, trim fuel regulator edge, remove old brake lines Print Andys Celica glove box hinge Fit new front brake lines Remove ABS unit Install brake bias adjuster & internal brake lines Remove rear washer line, fit rear brake lines Overhaul rear callipers & clutch cable New front pads Remove old fuel lines New rear brake discs, rear calliper rebuild kit, rebuild fuel lines Apr 2015 Rebuild rear callipers Remove ABS loom Trim calliper bleed screws, test drive new brake system Bleed MC Print catch can 23 New lower strut brace Assess catch can location Blyton Park April 9th Blyton Park April 11th Micra strut tower dimensions Adjustable throttle pedal Disassemble old rear brake load compensator Disassemble ABS modulator Turbo manifold jig Assess completely worn front brake pads New brake pads, assess brake wear New air filter Faulty alternator connection driving to Cadwell park Remove ABS sensor cables, rear chassis rust, rear left BC damper failure Print phone holder
OP OP pollyp Club Member Nov 19, 2015 #17 May 2015 Assess catch can Print catch can 24 Catch can mount plate Assess catch can operation New OEM Pulsar GTIR front discs Repaint wheel nuts, lower brace & lock wheel caps Assess compression, LSD preload & oil loss Prepare car for wedding Refurbish Rota Grid wheels Trace oil leak with UV oil dye Assess worn coilover pillow ball top bearing Machined OEM Pulsar GTIR discs Fit new OEM GTIR discs Fix broken horn wires, bed front brakes Personal crisis Replace engine cover allen screws, turbo manifold jig Print catch can 24 Replace BC V1 coilover pillow ball top mount Weld turbo manifold, fix alternator wire Refine upper alternator mount, refine alternator wiring Machined open-end wheel nuts Changed PAS fluid New sports seats Visit Santa pod Extended rear wheel studs & spacers June 2015 Weld stainless turbo inlet pipe, custom dipstick Overhaul lower adjustable trailing arms Compare stock & 200mm clutch fitment on JUN flywheel Pedal cam mount & LED light strip Dismantling a reclining sports seat Repaint track day wheels Insulated turbo inlet pipe Weld sports seat sub-frame Remove gearbox & clutch to machine JUN flywheel T2 turbo 10mm turbo flange, fix rear engine mount, reinforce clutch cable bracket Weld turbo manifold with thicker flange Relocate catch can Relocate horns New oil gallery seal, new rear BC V1 dampers, machined JUN flywheel for 200mm clutch Fit new rear dampers, catch can heat shields Corner balance suspension Fit black track day wheels Catch can test flow path Tyre wear rate history Blyton Park Eastern Circuit July 2015 Changed engine & gear oil, assess brake pad wear Assess leaking spark plug holes Repair stainless turbo inlet pipe mount Reshape sports seat foam base, pedal foot rest Japshow 2015 Check brake pad wear, fit exhaust cat, weld lip on boost pipe, stiffen rear engine mount USB camera power supply, organise engine bay loom Crimp & repair engine bay loom wiring Install cameras & power supply Reinforce turbo outlet elbow Blyton Park track day Assess exhaust manifold gasket leak Weld turbo manifold Sand & fit turbo, trim alternator backing New spark plugs, replace RH CV boot, replace front & rear pads, front LH arm failure Assess LH suspension arm failure Brake pad wear history Reinforce lower suspension arms Fit new suspension arm, replace headlight bulbs, replace windscreen washer jets Burn out old T1Rs Fit new T1R tyres Corner balance suspension 300W inverter for cameras Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
May 2015 Assess catch can Print catch can 24 Catch can mount plate Assess catch can operation New OEM Pulsar GTIR front discs Repaint wheel nuts, lower brace & lock wheel caps Assess compression, LSD preload & oil loss Prepare car for wedding Refurbish Rota Grid wheels Trace oil leak with UV oil dye Assess worn coilover pillow ball top bearing Machined OEM Pulsar GTIR discs Fit new OEM GTIR discs Fix broken horn wires, bed front brakes Personal crisis Replace engine cover allen screws, turbo manifold jig Print catch can 24 Replace BC V1 coilover pillow ball top mount Weld turbo manifold, fix alternator wire Refine upper alternator mount, refine alternator wiring Machined open-end wheel nuts Changed PAS fluid New sports seats Visit Santa pod Extended rear wheel studs & spacers June 2015 Weld stainless turbo inlet pipe, custom dipstick Overhaul lower adjustable trailing arms Compare stock & 200mm clutch fitment on JUN flywheel Pedal cam mount & LED light strip Dismantling a reclining sports seat Repaint track day wheels Insulated turbo inlet pipe Weld sports seat sub-frame Remove gearbox & clutch to machine JUN flywheel T2 turbo 10mm turbo flange, fix rear engine mount, reinforce clutch cable bracket Weld turbo manifold with thicker flange Relocate catch can Relocate horns New oil gallery seal, new rear BC V1 dampers, machined JUN flywheel for 200mm clutch Fit new rear dampers, catch can heat shields Corner balance suspension Fit black track day wheels Catch can test flow path Tyre wear rate history Blyton Park Eastern Circuit July 2015 Changed engine & gear oil, assess brake pad wear Assess leaking spark plug holes Repair stainless turbo inlet pipe mount Reshape sports seat foam base, pedal foot rest Japshow 2015 Check brake pad wear, fit exhaust cat, weld lip on boost pipe, stiffen rear engine mount USB camera power supply, organise engine bay loom Crimp & repair engine bay loom wiring Install cameras & power supply Reinforce turbo outlet elbow Blyton Park track day Assess exhaust manifold gasket leak Weld turbo manifold Sand & fit turbo, trim alternator backing New spark plugs, replace RH CV boot, replace front & rear pads, front LH arm failure Assess LH suspension arm failure Brake pad wear history Reinforce lower suspension arms Fit new suspension arm, replace headlight bulbs, replace windscreen washer jets Burn out old T1Rs Fit new T1R tyres Corner balance suspension 300W inverter for cameras
OP OP pollyp Club Member Nov 19, 2015 #18 Aug 2015 2015 Nurburgring road trip Nurburgring sticker Weld steel 3D printer frame Print catch can 28 Teesside Autodrome track day Print catch can 35 Resolve leaking oil return port Rippon classic car show Engine cover stainless allen screws, print HT lead clips Sept 2015 Assess cause of oil return leak Epoxy fill leaking oil return fitting Print more HT lead clips Print purple HT lead clips for MicroPRO New extruder gear JAE 2015 Redesign printer mechanism Replace inlet valve stem seals Asses burning oil Weld front cross member Repair headlight leveller motor Print catch can 36 Passed MOT with turbo Oct 2015 Redesign 3D printer with duel axis motors Assess seat belt reel & rear seat lock Disassembling BC V1 rear damper BC V1 rear damper detailed components Redesign 3D printer Print glove box lock, insulate 3D printer Nov 2015 Print catch can 36 on new printer Print mount for TomTom sat nav Inspect inside a Micra fuel pump & boost solenoid Print new glove box lock Print K11 Micra model Print Ford Granada model wheels 3D print Simons Cat Tyre sizes for accurate speedometer on K11 Micra Dec 2015 Research into buying spare K11 SLX Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Aug 2015 2015 Nurburgring road trip Nurburgring sticker Weld steel 3D printer frame Print catch can 28 Teesside Autodrome track day Print catch can 35 Resolve leaking oil return port Rippon classic car show Engine cover stainless allen screws, print HT lead clips Sept 2015 Assess cause of oil return leak Epoxy fill leaking oil return fitting Print more HT lead clips Print purple HT lead clips for MicroPRO New extruder gear JAE 2015 Redesign printer mechanism Replace inlet valve stem seals Asses burning oil Weld front cross member Repair headlight leveller motor Print catch can 36 Passed MOT with turbo Oct 2015 Redesign 3D printer with duel axis motors Assess seat belt reel & rear seat lock Disassembling BC V1 rear damper BC V1 rear damper detailed components Redesign 3D printer Print glove box lock, insulate 3D printer Nov 2015 Print catch can 36 on new printer Print mount for TomTom sat nav Inspect inside a Micra fuel pump & boost solenoid Print new glove box lock Print K11 Micra model Print Ford Granada model wheels 3D print Simons Cat Tyre sizes for accurate speedometer on K11 Micra Dec 2015 Research into buying spare K11 SLX
OP OP pollyp Club Member Nov 19, 2015 #19 Jan 2016 Print alarm remote control casing Assess compression & LSD preload Loose rear mount bolt Assess brake pads, loose driveshaft & change gearbox seal 3D print vacuum cleaner nozzle 3D print desolder pump nozzle 3D print SSD memory casing Stiffen 3D printer bed from 3-point to 4-point mount Feb 2016 3D printer bed insulation & replace burnt power connector repair broken rear door handle 3D print Starwars models for friends funeral Assess catch can gunk Trim rear extended wheel studs Seal leaking turbo oil drain with epoxy Assess oil catch can Mar 2016 3D print helmet camera casing 3D print glove box lock check onboard cameras & smoking exhaust Assess brakes & tyres Blyton Park track day Assess catch can & loose boost pipe Change engine & LSD oil Mental symptom diagnosis Awesome Mariah Carey concert Visit GP for mental diagnosis Measure cars acoustic loudness 3D print engine mount stiffeners V1.0 Apr 2016 3D print engine mount stiffeners V1.0 for Matt Endean Weld rusted rear chassis New Clarke 135TE MIG Welder Stick welder cable management Clarke 135TE wire feed rate Assess catch can Print catch can 37 Sun roof rattle Weld raised bonnet hinge Weld rusty front wings Welding helmet LED Repaint front wings Repaint sills Print sat nav mount V2.0 Japfest 2016 Change coolant, oil smoke issue Smoking exhaust swapped back to standard setup Inspect leaking turbo Assess turbo oil plumbing May 2016 Check if exhaust still smokes with standard setup Order new turbo AN fittings Turbo Technic issue, reorder new S116 turbo from CGB Motorsport Inspect new S116 turbo Prepare new turbo Receive new turbo AN fittings Fix turbo oil drain fitting issue Print AN fitting jaws, weld new AN bung into oil sump Install new turbo Repaint engine cover Hammerite smooth red issue Install turbo oil feed & drain hoses Check if turbo stops smoking & inspect turbo oil leak Jap Day 2016 New wideband sensor Inspect turbo oil leak Test solid front engine mounts Reseal turbo oil fittings Teesside Autodrome track day 2016 Check brakes & tyres Teesside Autodrome lap time history change engine & LSD oil Relocate oil catch can Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Jan 2016 Print alarm remote control casing Assess compression & LSD preload Loose rear mount bolt Assess brake pads, loose driveshaft & change gearbox seal 3D print vacuum cleaner nozzle 3D print desolder pump nozzle 3D print SSD memory casing Stiffen 3D printer bed from 3-point to 4-point mount Feb 2016 3D printer bed insulation & replace burnt power connector repair broken rear door handle 3D print Starwars models for friends funeral Assess catch can gunk Trim rear extended wheel studs Seal leaking turbo oil drain with epoxy Assess oil catch can Mar 2016 3D print helmet camera casing 3D print glove box lock check onboard cameras & smoking exhaust Assess brakes & tyres Blyton Park track day Assess catch can & loose boost pipe Change engine & LSD oil Mental symptom diagnosis Awesome Mariah Carey concert Visit GP for mental diagnosis Measure cars acoustic loudness 3D print engine mount stiffeners V1.0 Apr 2016 3D print engine mount stiffeners V1.0 for Matt Endean Weld rusted rear chassis New Clarke 135TE MIG Welder Stick welder cable management Clarke 135TE wire feed rate Assess catch can Print catch can 37 Sun roof rattle Weld raised bonnet hinge Weld rusty front wings Welding helmet LED Repaint front wings Repaint sills Print sat nav mount V2.0 Japfest 2016 Change coolant, oil smoke issue Smoking exhaust swapped back to standard setup Inspect leaking turbo Assess turbo oil plumbing May 2016 Check if exhaust still smokes with standard setup Order new turbo AN fittings Turbo Technic issue, reorder new S116 turbo from CGB Motorsport Inspect new S116 turbo Prepare new turbo Receive new turbo AN fittings Fix turbo oil drain fitting issue Print AN fitting jaws, weld new AN bung into oil sump Install new turbo Repaint engine cover Hammerite smooth red issue Install turbo oil feed & drain hoses Check if turbo stops smoking & inspect turbo oil leak Jap Day 2016 New wideband sensor Inspect turbo oil leak Test solid front engine mounts Reseal turbo oil fittings Teesside Autodrome track day 2016 Check brakes & tyres Teesside Autodrome lap time history change engine & LSD oil Relocate oil catch can
OP OP pollyp Club Member Nov 19, 2015 #20 Jun 2016 Print catch can 42 Convert Max Plestors Pulsar short shifter to ball bearing Print clutch cable extension collar Test catch can condensation Print sat nav mount V3.0 Relocate catch cans behind headlight Organise engine bay fuse box loom Print catch can 43 Weld engine crane valve handle Weld seat sub-frame Rear boot vents Tune cold start enrichment Install standard 82C thermostat July 2016 Repaint bumpers Weld tow hook Polish Rota Grid wheels & exhaust with rubbing compound Japshow 2016 Tune Andys BMW & K11 1.4SE New mini lathe Machine grinding wheel shaft Mini lathe quick change & carbide tips Machine tight brass collar for loose LSD driveshaft Check LSD preload Check mini lathe chuck Machine bicycle chain guide Aug 2016 Machine tight steel collar for loose LSD driveshaft ECU speed sensor toggle switch Ride Height & tyre comparisons Refine grinding wheel rest Fix RH engine mount bolt Replace front brake pads Repaint track day wheels black Catch can enclosure Machined collars for brake disc & wheels Pulsar GTIR MAF connector clip New outer CV joints Weld cracked cross member Stiffen engine centre beam Replace outer CV joints Petrol & Pistons show 2016 at Croft inspect brakes & tyres & suspension geometry Help strip Andys K11 1.4SE Detailed comparison with Neil Jackson Nismo March G# Calculate roll centre Fit boot gas struts onto bonnet Sept 2016 New polishing machine Weld new exhaust flexi-pipe Grind new HSS lathe tips Machine spark plug tube oil seal collars JAE 2016 Overhaul coilover suspension Repair rusty rear spring chassis perch Sew coilover covers Machined clutch cable extension collar Passed MOT Dismantle worn rear hub New rear hub Machined wheel studs & wheel nuts New fuel filter Print engine mount stiffener inserts Oct 2016 UK road trip 2016 Repair front engine mount Print HT lead mounts for Neal Jacksons Nismo March Machined end caps for Ralph Machined oil dip stick Miniature helmet cam Print catch can 44 Nov 2016 New headlights Machined shaft for Ralph Compare & swap headlight parts Make inlet manifold insulating spacers for Matthew Elliot Print catch can 45 Tried a few therapists, started a part time job in post room during xmas season Last edited: Dec 14, 2016
Jun 2016 Print catch can 42 Convert Max Plestors Pulsar short shifter to ball bearing Print clutch cable extension collar Test catch can condensation Print sat nav mount V3.0 Relocate catch cans behind headlight Organise engine bay fuse box loom Print catch can 43 Weld engine crane valve handle Weld seat sub-frame Rear boot vents Tune cold start enrichment Install standard 82C thermostat July 2016 Repaint bumpers Weld tow hook Polish Rota Grid wheels & exhaust with rubbing compound Japshow 2016 Tune Andys BMW & K11 1.4SE New mini lathe Machine grinding wheel shaft Mini lathe quick change & carbide tips Machine tight brass collar for loose LSD driveshaft Check LSD preload Check mini lathe chuck Machine bicycle chain guide Aug 2016 Machine tight steel collar for loose LSD driveshaft ECU speed sensor toggle switch Ride Height & tyre comparisons Refine grinding wheel rest Fix RH engine mount bolt Replace front brake pads Repaint track day wheels black Catch can enclosure Machined collars for brake disc & wheels Pulsar GTIR MAF connector clip New outer CV joints Weld cracked cross member Stiffen engine centre beam Replace outer CV joints Petrol & Pistons show 2016 at Croft inspect brakes & tyres & suspension geometry Help strip Andys K11 1.4SE Detailed comparison with Neil Jackson Nismo March G# Calculate roll centre Fit boot gas struts onto bonnet Sept 2016 New polishing machine Weld new exhaust flexi-pipe Grind new HSS lathe tips Machine spark plug tube oil seal collars JAE 2016 Overhaul coilover suspension Repair rusty rear spring chassis perch Sew coilover covers Machined clutch cable extension collar Passed MOT Dismantle worn rear hub New rear hub Machined wheel studs & wheel nuts New fuel filter Print engine mount stiffener inserts Oct 2016 UK road trip 2016 Repair front engine mount Print HT lead mounts for Neal Jacksons Nismo March Machined end caps for Ralph Machined oil dip stick Miniature helmet cam Print catch can 44 Nov 2016 New headlights Machined shaft for Ralph Compare & swap headlight parts Make inlet manifold insulating spacers for Matthew Elliot Print catch can 45 Tried a few therapists, started a part time job in post room during xmas season