rex 1 Posted July 29, 2008 Hi all, Well, it fired yesterday Lamda is working fine an she sounds lovely. I was hoping to take it out after plumbing in the radiator only the radiator no longer fits!! I modified the front for the XU10 8v turbo conversion last year in order to drop the radiator for the intercooler, but after putting the shell back to normal, the rad is now hitting the alternator. I have used the RS2000 engine mount (spaced 7mm) and have not had to modify the 4-1 exhaust manifold to get it all to fit. The bottom mount has had an extra 30mm aded to it. What gives? Regards, Rex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Holley 11 Posted July 29, 2008 The bottom mount has had an extra 30mm aded to it. Thats probably your problem, mine is close to the rad with a standard bottom mount Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gti-si 0 Posted July 29, 2008 30mm seems an awful lot to extend the bottom mount. This will be the reason the alternator is fowling the radiator. More seriously, I think you'll find yourself going through driveshafts like toothpicks with that level of extension Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rex 1 Posted July 29, 2008 The mount was extended for the turbo conversion. An besides, surely if the mount was shorter, this would push the plenum chamber further into the rad and would also further push the alternator out?? Rex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rex 1 Posted July 29, 2008 OK, I took the bottom mounting off and I think you're both right. Now the master cylinder (406) is touching Also, the window I made to be able to tension the alt is now not long enough so we're back to the board again. Looks like I'm spacing the pedal-box out too... Heh, at least the exhaust clearance is still ok Thanks for the replies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pj838 0 Posted July 29, 2008 How have you set up the alternator/tensioner? Mine was a lot closer to the engine with a shorter belt and no AC/PAS... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rex 1 Posted July 29, 2008 Like I said, I made a stainless steel "window" - that's what it's called in French anyway. No more belt-driven PS as it's now electric. I'll have to make another one, buy a shorter belt and go from there I guess. I'd just been hoping to have a larger carbon footprint this evening... Regards, Rex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rex 1 Posted July 29, 2008 Whilst I'm here, what has everyone else done for a clutch cable? Whilst I've modified the 306 cable to work, I've had to space it out so far it's infringing on the air filter space.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gti-si 0 Posted July 29, 2008 Are you using the 6 box then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rex 1 Posted July 30, 2008 (edited) Yes using the 6 'box. Have been on it since 5 am - the rad and fans are in, just, but the driveshafts as for the minute are definitely not sat right. Edited July 30, 2008 by rex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiky 37 Posted August 2, 2008 10mm is the absolute max i'd extend the bottom arm, else your CV joints WILL knock., trust me..lol just space out the bottom of the brake servo and fit std engine mount job done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rex 1 Posted August 2, 2008 Hi Spiky, Thanks for your reply. Have lengthened the bottom mount 8mm and have spaced the servo with two washers (around 3mm). The d/shafts look at much less of a dodgy angle, but they still don't seem perfect. Everything fits, ish, and I've just ordered another drive belt (706mm) which should hopefully allow me to tension it without the alt fouling the radiator. What clutch cable are you using, presuming you have the '6 box? Regards, Rex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rex 1 Posted August 2, 2008 PS, nice 205 That's what I'm aiming for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiky 37 Posted August 2, 2008 i run a 1.9 box, soon to be a 1.6 box and cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rex 1 Posted August 2, 2008 Just been sifting through your project thread - those bottom arms are what I've been dreaming about all these years of replacing std ones every three months (well, I'd actually been considering making some aluminium ones). Where did they come from and how much?? Regards, Rex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiky 37 Posted August 2, 2008 compbrake, mention myh name and you may get discount. but i cant get them to fit my car, will be modifying them a little bit soon so they do fit, keep and eye on my thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
