My 850 T5 project

**woody** · Wednesday 14th March 2012, 13:23

Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave

I have some top tips on great product to protect your finish once clayed (stops dirt sticking in the first place) & some great degreasers for the occasional tar spot?

Try this stuff. We use it on our V6 Clio, it's lovely stuff. Don't let the description put you off!

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/co.../prod_208.html

**barrysc** · Wednesday 14th March 2012, 20:01

One Sunday morning whilst on a 'spirited' drive, having a play, in 4th gear at 4000rpm I had a sudden loss of power and plumes of smoke pouring out of my exhaust making the road behind me disappear..

After having the car off the road for a while I finally decided to find out why the car was pouring oil out of the back and a total lack of power.

From doing a compression test I discovered that the compression was down on cylinder 4 so I took the head off to see what was going on.

A brief inspection made it clear why there were problems.

I then took the engine out of the car and stripped it down with the help of T4Mark and iMacca...

You can see the detonation damage on the piston where it has blown a hole and melted it at the same time, also melting a crater in the side of the cylinder bore.

We suspect this is from a sticky injector as there were only very tiny signs of det on the other pistons.

More updates to follow...

Cheers,

Barry.

**Volvostorm** · Wednesday 14th March 2012, 20:06

Unlucky, its made quite a mess of that bore

**the young mechanic** · Wednesday 14th March 2012, 20:15

thats a bummer

**barrysc** · Wednesday 14th March 2012, 20:25

After identifing the issue it was clear that the engine couldn't be reused so I sourced a donor engine from Niles.

Again with the help of my friend (Imacca) we stripped the engine apart in his mancave to rebuild with stronger internals.

Here's some pictures of the engine in various stages as we stripped it down:

All of the bearing journals look in good condition and the bores look good too not showing any signs of glazing or wear.

And lastly, an arty shot of the original pistons and rods (one piston with special lightweight conversion):

The block and head have been taken to AMS in Burgess Hill for machining, honing and porting. It should be back along with many more parts in a couple of weeks.

Cheers,

Barry.

**Volvostorm** · Wednesday 14th March 2012, 20:33

Ahhh, those photo's bring back memories!

**barrysc** · Wednesday 14th March 2012, 20:40

Also decided to buy myself some little goodies!

I got the Quaife diff installed and my gearbox reconditioned by Bexhill Gearboxes who gave me a really great service. On inspection they reported that my gearbox was in near perfect condition so ideal for the power I'm aiming for. When I told them it had done 210k miles they were very surprised!

Cheers,

Barry.

**Volvostorm** · Wednesday 14th March 2012, 20:53

What other bits are you planning to get?

Mine has a Gripper diff, I'll be interested to see what you think of the Quaife

**barrysc** · Wednesday 14th March 2012, 21:02

Originally Posted by Pault5estate

What other bits are you planning to get?

Mine has a Gripper diff, I'll be interested to see what you think of the Quaife

Got a long list, pictures to follow soon

I've driven a few cars with Quaife diffs and always liked how they drive. I haven't driven a Gripper to compare but the reliability and lifetime guarantee with the Quaife swung it for me.

Cheers,

Barry.

**Volvostorm** · Wednesday 14th March 2012, 21:07

I can't comment, as I'm yet to drive mine!

But, I will say, the diff has been back twice already

**Kerry_T-5R** · Thursday 15th March 2012, 13:06

Really good update mate, well done so far!

**Jim S70R** · Thursday 15th March 2012, 13:21

Looking good Barry

it's good to see the car getting some attention again

**Wobbly Dave** · Thursday 15th March 2012, 15:13

I really rate the quaiffe - made a huge difference at Cadwell & Oulton. Certainly has helped with shaving 1/2 second off my quarter.
Almost pointless for the road, apart from perhaps winter time. It is far too tempting to do roundabouts 7 & certain circular/serpentine national limit slip roads at ridiculous speeds - BAD WOBBLY!! (M54 Jnc 5 eastbound, M6 Jnc 15 Northbound from the A500, M5 Jnc 5 Northbound) LOL

I like the way it comes in & out quickly but gradually.

**barrysc** · Tuesday 20th March 2012, 22:40

Hi all,

Just a quick update, its been like christmas all over today just recieved the following:

Ipd front and rear anti roll bars
KL- racing 60mm Intercooler
BSR induction kit

Sorry about picture quality, took them on my phone.

The engine is still at AMS getting the work completed and still have more parts to follow in the post

Cheers,

Barry.

**AndysR** · Tuesday 20th March 2012, 22:45

Someone has been having a spend up! Intercooler looks lovely

**Volvostorm** · Tuesday 20th March 2012, 22:47

It does, I had to have all the mounting brackets made up on my THS one.

**barrysc** · Tuesday 20th March 2012, 22:49

Originally Posted by AndysR

Someone has been having a spend up! Intercooler looks lovely

Cheers Andy, Yeah the intercooler is really well made. I will put some better photos at some point.

**AndysR** · Tuesday 20th March 2012, 22:50

Originally Posted by barrysc

Cheers Andy, Yeah the intercooler is really well made. I will put some better photos at some point.

That's good to hear if you want to keep up with Kerry it will need to be I guess.. lol

**Kerry_T-5R** · Wednesday 21st March 2012, 13:04

Looking very nice mate!

**frobes2** · Tuesday 27th March 2012, 16:58

Nice.. Very Nice

Can't wait until it is all fitted and the car is on the road, I bet you can't either..

Have you come into some money or given up drinking?! lol... sorry

Keep us updated dude as seeing this thread has got me to get mine out of the garage a month early and start sorting it out, good inspiration cheers..

Scott..