MOT passed!
Time to settle her in now.
Cheers James. I'll prob do it next week as I've got a nice pot of Mobile1 to go in!
On the ramp this morn, I noticed that I've a minor drip from around where the oil cooler pipes leave the block. I fitted a new 'O' ring, so I'll leave the belly pan off for a while and keep an eye on it.
Owned since 2002. '96 Green 855-R, Manual M56H conversion by Russ @ RT Mech, 82mm rebore, THS Rods, Wiseco Piston kit, Decked Block, Machine work was completed by: www.mandjltd.co.uk, Refurbed head inc skim & 8 new valves, ME7 Ex Manifold, RICA304, Forge Blanking plate, 302mm set-up, PowerFlex Top & Bottom, Front Strut Brace, Miltek Cat-Back, R.I.P, IPD Cone Filter.
Latest update: 10000 miles as at 19/05/13.
To do: Lots (but don't tell Mrs Woody!)
Hello all,
Just a quick update.
Checked underneath the car yesterday and everything is bone dry, so very happy with that.
So I'd just like to say a huge thank you to the following for guiding me through this project.
TBH, I've had a lot of help with this, so credit where it's due. Cheers guys; Alex, Andrew(Niles), Drew, Russ(RT), Simon(MJ Engines), Rufe and not forgetting you guys here on the one and only VPCUK!
I look back on it all now, and they are quite simple engines after all!
I'm happy to give advice to anyone who needs it.
Owned since 2002. '96 Green 855-R, Manual M56H conversion by Russ @ RT Mech, 82mm rebore, THS Rods, Wiseco Piston kit, Decked Block, Machine work was completed by: www.mandjltd.co.uk, Refurbed head inc skim & 8 new valves, ME7 Ex Manifold, RICA304, Forge Blanking plate, 302mm set-up, PowerFlex Top & Bottom, Front Strut Brace, Miltek Cat-Back, R.I.P, IPD Cone Filter.
Latest update: 10000 miles as at 19/05/13.
To do: Lots (but don't tell Mrs Woody!)
Thats great news mate
I can't wait to get mine started, spinning her on the key is huge buzz for me
woody (Tuesday 28th February 2012)
Owned since 2002. '96 Green 855-R, Manual M56H conversion by Russ @ RT Mech, 82mm rebore, THS Rods, Wiseco Piston kit, Decked Block, Machine work was completed by: www.mandjltd.co.uk, Refurbed head inc skim & 8 new valves, ME7 Ex Manifold, RICA304, Forge Blanking plate, 302mm set-up, PowerFlex Top & Bottom, Front Strut Brace, Miltek Cat-Back, R.I.P, IPD Cone Filter.
Latest update: 10000 miles as at 19/05/13.
To do: Lots (but don't tell Mrs Woody!)
Just a quick update guys.
Attachment 12799
Attachment 12800
Well I guess that's it for now! Just sprayed the intercooler pipe with Chrome Spray.
250 Miles under her belt now and no issues.
Owned since 2002. '96 Green 855-R, Manual M56H conversion by Russ @ RT Mech, 82mm rebore, THS Rods, Wiseco Piston kit, Decked Block, Machine work was completed by: www.mandjltd.co.uk, Refurbed head inc skim & 8 new valves, ME7 Ex Manifold, RICA304, Forge Blanking plate, 302mm set-up, PowerFlex Top & Bottom, Front Strut Brace, Miltek Cat-Back, R.I.P, IPD Cone Filter.
Latest update: 10000 miles as at 19/05/13.
To do: Lots (but don't tell Mrs Woody!)
What do you think of the T-bar clamps youre using on you intercooler pipework?
Are they much better than normal jubilee clips?
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Thanks Daz. That Chrome pipe is from Volvo! It's the piping off an early T5, c.1994. Rufe from FRF ordered it from Sweden for me. It came painted black so I stripped it and sprayed it up.
Not sure on cost mind. Don't think it was that expensive and tbh, it's quite crudely made!
If you mean the air filter, it's an IPD jobby from the USA.
Last edited by woody; Sunday 4th March 2012 at 15:37.
Owned since 2002. '96 Green 855-R, Manual M56H conversion by Russ @ RT Mech, 82mm rebore, THS Rods, Wiseco Piston kit, Decked Block, Machine work was completed by: www.mandjltd.co.uk, Refurbed head inc skim & 8 new valves, ME7 Ex Manifold, RICA304, Forge Blanking plate, 302mm set-up, PowerFlex Top & Bottom, Front Strut Brace, Miltek Cat-Back, R.I.P, IPD Cone Filter.
Latest update: 10000 miles as at 19/05/13.
To do: Lots (but don't tell Mrs Woody!)
Yes. I used to have one Jubilee clamp at each join and I managed to blow one clean off 2 years back!
They are not perfect as they may be too big as the clamp has no more travel left. I'll see when I run her at full rpm to see if they hold!
I got a pack of ten Stainless T-bar Clamps from fleabay for £21.
Owned since 2002. '96 Green 855-R, Manual M56H conversion by Russ @ RT Mech, 82mm rebore, THS Rods, Wiseco Piston kit, Decked Block, Machine work was completed by: www.mandjltd.co.uk, Refurbed head inc skim & 8 new valves, ME7 Ex Manifold, RICA304, Forge Blanking plate, 302mm set-up, PowerFlex Top & Bottom, Front Strut Brace, Miltek Cat-Back, R.I.P, IPD Cone Filter.
Latest update: 10000 miles as at 19/05/13.
To do: Lots (but don't tell Mrs Woody!)
smithson007 (Sunday 4th March 2012)
Owned since 2002. '96 Green 855-R, Manual M56H conversion by Russ @ RT Mech, 82mm rebore, THS Rods, Wiseco Piston kit, Decked Block, Machine work was completed by: www.mandjltd.co.uk, Refurbed head inc skim & 8 new valves, ME7 Ex Manifold, RICA304, Forge Blanking plate, 302mm set-up, PowerFlex Top & Bottom, Front Strut Brace, Miltek Cat-Back, R.I.P, IPD Cone Filter.
Latest update: 10000 miles as at 19/05/13.
To do: Lots (but don't tell Mrs Woody!)
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