White 1987 Ph1 1.9 Gti For Road And Track Shenanigans..

[jackherer 543]

Nicely done

 

I don't remember much about the 8v breather layout but it looks like you have a hose from the oil filler tower looping back to the filler cap which doesn't seem right?

[barneys66 124 1 Cars]

Nicely done

 

I don't remember much about the 8v breather layout but it looks like you have a hose from the oil filler tower looping back to the filler cap which doesn't seem right?

 

Thanks!

 

That loop is just to block them off - I don't think they're needed in my application, i.e. with the carbs..?

[welshpug 1,666]

where does the small pipe go? I think ideally you need a breather filter on there as you haven't got anything venting to the inlet like you would with a standard engine.

[toolie72 67 1 Cars]

Yeah! Are you using power steering reservoir as a catch tank? Gas has to go somewhere-you'll pressurise crankcase which will mean oil, oil/gas is going to try and find its way out-on the flip side it's a good oil powered pressure cooker lol. Remember though that crankcase breathers are small-get the biggest you can, better too big than too small

Many millennia ago one way round it was to plumb a one way valve into exhaust manifold-this used the "suck" from the exhaust to act as a venturi which would pull gas away

For the life off me I can't remember what this was called (google it/make your choice)the idea is you loose the pressure difference between top and bottom which stops oil congregating on the webs of crank making it heavier etc

NB it was an old a series tuning trick if that makes it easier to find on tinternet

[toolie72 67 1 Cars]

Shannish just saw your breather

SORRY

[barneys66 124 1 Cars]

Thanks guys - yes to using the reservoir as a breather; it's a bit clearer in the work in progress pic below;

 

Paul - seen that idea on drag racers, with tubes entering the ends of the (open) header.

 

I think my problem is the oil is not returning well enough and filling up the reservoir. It was very close to working, so perhaps I need to persevere with a custom-jobbie and not lashing something out of spare parts..

 

 

 

[barneys66 124 1 Cars]

Shannish just saw your breather

SORRY

 

Ha! Just seen this post

[barneys66 124 1 Cars]

Went for a spin after work on Friday, which was nice. Also got to try out new camera settings and play with Video Editor thingy (am a bit of a technophobe).

 

Bit of a boring vid, but you get the idea..

 

[barneys66 124 1 Cars]

Carpets out in preparation for a trip to see Dez at Stringer Fabrication - he's going to weld in some seat bars.

 

Still having palpitations about cutting into the floor, but it's the only way I'll get to fit in the car with a helmet on, and RAF Marham Track Day (my first one) is looming..

 

Was pleased with the general condition of the floors - not bad for a 30 year old, but judging by the last photo it looks like the seat mounts are getting done just in time..!

 

 

 

[jackherer 543]

Good move, and as you say just in time by the looks of it!

 

I really need to take mine to Dez for the same treatment.

[barneys66 124 1 Cars]

Go next week - he'll have practiced on mine!

[jackherer 543]

When are you going there?

[barneys66 124 1 Cars]

Dropping tomorrow afternoon (around 16:30-17:00) I'm hoping - just about to drop him a line.

 

Are you about..?

[jackherer 543]

Yes, let me know your plans and I could maybe meet you there?

[barneys66 124 1 Cars]

Work is well underway - hopefully collecting on Thursday..

 

Passenger seat is going to utilise the stock mounts, albeit boxed / reinforced, as there's enough headroom with the seat dropped on the new sidemounts. Same could have been done for the driver's seat, just, however selflessly I wanted to retain the slider to enable others to be able to drive without having to break out the spanners each time. This also gave me the option of sitting even lower should the need or want require - the slider robs ~1.5" and could be removed if so.

 

So, no choice but into the tunnel we go, and out with the front crossmember..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Tom Fenton 1,547]

Looks a neat job. Junk the B&Q pipe lagging though and get some proper rollcage padding, its not expensive in the grand scheme.

[jackherer 543]

Looks good.

 

I definitely think you'd have regretted it if you hadn't cut the tunnel.

 

I agree about the cage padding, it didn't matter before because you would definitely have been ejected from the vehicle in the event of a crash, complete with the seat probably

[barneys66 124 1 Cars]

Thanks guys - point taken on the roll cage padding, however I resent the insinuation that it was B&Q lagging. HomeBase at least, purrrleeeeeease.

 

Ha! Yes Jack, those original seat mounts were hanging on by a thread - good job I'm so svelte..

 

Anyway, a couple more pics from Dez and collection tomorrow has been agreed - can't wait !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[barneys66 124 1 Cars]

Had a gentle day on the car today due to baking sun and weekend fragility..

 

Started by tidying up the underside of the tunnel where it had been cut - a quick clean up, some rust converter and underseal to follow. Quick pics to give you an idea of the intrusion;

 

 

 

A few more detail pics to show how the seats are now mounted, including the provisions made for the drivers' slider (sorry about the rubbish phone pics);

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then, it was a case of trying to get the carpet back in, cut and reshaped, which took ages - not entirely happy with the end result but a bit of carpet glue will help..;

 

 

 

 

New roll cage padding ordered as suggested by Tom and Kieran - certainly looks more business-like than the old pipe lagging!

 

 

 

 

Done. Got next week off so back again tomorrow to tackle the following;

 

Underseal

Finish fitting passenger harness

EPAS cooling loop

Wire up tacho

 

Etc, etc

[jackherer 543]

Looks good, especially with the carpet back in. The padding looks a lot better too.

[barneys66 124 1 Cars]

Not sure who's seen my other thread contemplating an XU10J4RS and 5-speed conversion, but below is the reason why.

 

An invisible crack in the block, seeping VERY slowly, so today (dare I say it) I chucked in some RadWeld to see if that'll cure it temporarily as I accumulate the bits for the block swap. Heck, I'm tempted to run an autosolo early June if it stops dripping. Go out with a bang and all that..

 

[barneys66 124 1 Cars]

Also fitted my new / secondhand Sparco Evo 2 Plus seats between showers - not only larger to suit my frame but a composite construction so much more comfortable than the outgoing steel framed Sprints (for sale ad coming soon..).

 

Old versus new;

 

 

 

 

[jackherer 543]

Great seats! Are you sure you need the 2 Plus though? What was my drivers seat like for you when you tried it? That's just an Evo.

 

I've also got an Evo L (same as Evo 2) that I'm going to use as a passenger seat so most people can fit in it but I move about in that quite a lot compared to the smaller seat.

[barneys66 124 1 Cars]

That's because I've got a fat ass ????

 

They do seem a good fit but only tried them on the drive (and kitchen) so will see on the autosolo..

 

I do like the extra shoulder height they afford though - no longer feels like my spine is being compressed when I tighten the straps!

 

[welshpug 1,666]

thats a very useful graphic, shame they dont cater for the tall and slim