S13 999 rebuild project (56k!!!!!!!!)

[DAL]

Hi all,

Just thought id share this project Im working on at the moment along side our V8 project.
It all started when my delivery driver brought in the local paper and said 'look at this Dal'. The advert said-
Nissan 200sx rebuilt bottom end jun light weight flywheel New garret t301 roller bearing turbo, spares or repairs £150

So the first thing I thought was what the hell is a t301 and I thought it was a lie on the sellers part, but hey it was worth a look for £150 I always need spare parts. So me a Tas and another friend went to see it, I was surprised when I got there how clean it was for a G reg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/06022007053.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/06022007054.jpg
checked it over and tried to start it but to no avail. It was locking up so I was thinking cambelt was fitted wrong. I decided to buy it to see if I could get it running if not use it for spares. The owner left me a note and it was the funnest thing I have ever read I cant find it at the moment but when i do Ill post it up, but you can imagine. He said it had a roller bearing! It was only a standard T25 but it was mint Ill give him that.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/07022007060.jpg
Got it back to the workshop and had a look over it on the ramp. Reading the history on it I discovered it had been off the road for well over a year so I new it would have problems and oh it does! but what do expect for £150!
Its def an mot failure as you will see the rust problem it has.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/26022007112.jpg
The sills also need re-doing:rolleyes:
I then checked the engine timing and it was 180 out so sorted that and tried starting it but no go, first thing I did after that was compression test it and found the problem, 5 psi on number 4 so out come the engine to be stripped.
Then found out along the way it did have a jun flywheel so upstairs thats going until I need a clutch on mine then its going in:D
I thought it was a bent valve because it was 180 out but it was a melted piston so I was now in two minds whether to break it or rebuild it.
I hate sending s13s to scrap heaven, Much prefer bringing them back to life.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/06022007056.jpg
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The next couple of weeks the V8 took over my time so it was pushed to one side.
In the meantime an engine and upgrade parts found its way into my workshop by unfortunate means ( sorry Tas) So it was decided between us to revive this car with the parts.
So it was on with the work getting it running and MOT'ed, I have also decided I might aswell clean it up the best I can Inside out and underneath
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/26022007107.jpg
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I started with the hard bit the rear chassis so out came the fuel tank and rear subframe
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/26022007111.jpg
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This is how far I am today, Im going to get it done as soon as I can so Ill keep updates rolling
Thanks for looking
comments welcome
cheers Dal

[Pablo13]

Looking good Dal. Whats the plans for it then? That 999 title has me thinking blue lights:wack:

[Vaughny]

For £150 it wasn't too shabby, especially as it's got the JUN flywheel.

Another project I'll be watching, and knowing the quality of your work it'll be a good one.

[DAL]

The plan is to get it running stage 2 and to get rid of the rust as best I can and get it through an mot and then probably sell it:Plug:
I have a few people interested, regular customers at work. Im just going to get it done the best I can and see what happens.
cheers Dal:thumbs:

[Vaughny]

It's a shame you can't afford to turn it into another V8 project! :(

[DAL]

I wish I could mate I really do :rolleyes:

Done a bit on her today, Was very busy with work.
The subframe is cleaned of mud and oil etc just need to de rust it and give it a coat of paint
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/27022007119.jpg

Also cleaned and sprayed the facelift Lsd thats going in.
before
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/27022007120.jpg
After
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/27022007124.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/27022007125.jpg

Thats all I really did today hopefully get abit more done tomorrow
Thanks for looking
Dal:thumbs:

[Damo]

looking good

[Neal]

Looks cool, how much are you going to be flogging it on for?

[DAL]

Im not quite sure yet. Im going to see how much labour and money I put into it and decide when its finished Im open to any suggestions though.
cheers Dal

[TAS]

Yep - This should be a sweet Stage 2 beast.. considering what will be going in the engine bay ;)

[twaiter]

good one glad your bringing it back to life and not scrapping in:nod: :thumbs:

[japdrifter]

considering what will be going in the engine bay ;)

there something we should know chap????i think so:nod: :D

[TAS]

there something we should know chap????i think so:nod: :D

This car is getting a few of my bits ;)

Im not saying anything else on this matter, as all will be revealed later on in the story...

Dal - If this car is going to look like the V8 car then well done bro!

[DAL]

Dal - If this car is going to look like the V8 car then well done bro!

Not quite the same but def to the same standard.

Subframes getting a few coats at the moment and Im cracking into the welding
Ill get some pics up tomorrow
Dal:thumbs:

[Vaughny]

I'm surprised you sleep, I bet you dream about S13's!

[japdrifter]

of course he does!
at the moment im praying that hes dreaming of how to fix mine!

[TAS]

Dal,

This is due an update!!!

Get those pics on there!!!!! :nod:

[DAL]

I'm surprised you sleep, I bet you dream about S13's!

I do lots:sleep: :wack:

Ill put pics up tomorrow, Just come home from working on it and am far too tired to sort them out sorry!( when I blink I see chassis rails:wack: )

cheers Dal

[Shauns9119]

I had a similar number on one of my old cars, G999 NYD on a 3rd Gen Honda Prelude, 4WS, 2.0l, was the best fun FWD car I've ever driven!!

That car looks twice as good just by the facelift alloys...

[DAL]

Hi all
Quick update, this welding has turned out to be a mammoth job but Im getting there:rolleyes:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/05032007131.jpghttp://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/05032007132.jpg
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http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/06032007136.jpg
This has caused me so much :censored:
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I also finished the subframe all ready to bolt up.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/06032007140.jpg

cheers for looking
a very tired
Dal:sleep:

[japdrifter]

dal mate where it says on your avatar ''grease monkey'', dont you think its nearly time to change that to project monster

[DAL]

Lmao!! I think you might be right!:wack:

[dnf03]

Hi all
Quick update, this welding has turned out to be a mammoth job but Im getting there:rolleyes:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/05032007131.jpghttp://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/05032007132.jpg
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cheers for looking
a very tired
Dal:sleep:

what did you use to get this so smooth?it looks well sweet:thumbs:

[TAS]

Looking good dal... :nod:

Did you put the Subframe Locking Collars on?

Should be finished soon :nod:

[japdrifter]

intercooler arrived today so il be up tmoz morning as planned!!
tim you popping up for a bit??

[Pablo13]

Nice Dal. I'll pop down tomorrow for a closer look :thumbs:

[japdrifter]

good to hear you might be popping down today pablo!!
il be there. i havent had any sleep all night but il be there.im leaving in a min.(long bad night at work,hence no sleep)
see you there:thumbs:

[Pablo13]

Oh My God! Thats some nice welding there dal,

[Vaughny]

You've got to elaborate now Pablo!

[Nis]

wow nice work m8!!!

I'll be following this thread closely as i'm hoping to do the same with my S13 soon when I put my SR20DET into it.

Nis.

[japdrifter]

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[japdrifter]

Oh My God! Thats some nice welding there dal,

lol @ the edit
welding was good!

[DAL]

what did you use to get this so smooth?it looks well sweet:thumbs:

I use chemical metal or a good body filler to blend the new strut top plates into the turrets, looks pukka when the wings on
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Did you put the Subframe Locking Collars on?



They are going on when I fit the subframe;)



Should be finished soon :nod:

I wish mate:rolleyes:

cheers for comments
Dal:thumbs:

[DAL]

Hi all,

Just a quick update on cars progress.
the underneath is nearly finished all welded cleaned and undersealed
before
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/26022007111.jpg
After
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/13032007144.jpg
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before
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/07032007141.jpg
After
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/13032007143.jpg

Subframe will go up tomorrow and Ill get it rolling again then on with the front half:D

Thanks for looking
Dal

[japdrifter]

awesome work yet again mate!
thats so clean and stuff..lucky man whoever gets this beast!!
well done dal:thumbs:

[xborninthefight]

COol project dude:thumbs:

[DAL]

Hi all,

Bit more progress today, Fuel tank was cleaned which took ages! and then given a coat of paint.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/14032007149.jpg

The subframe is back on inc locking collars.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/14032007150.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/14032007153.jpg

Tomorrows mission is to fit the handbrake shoes,the rest of the suspension, repair the tank straps,fit the fuel tank and the get here rolling again. Should keep me busy:D

Thanks for looking
Dal

EDIT:do the bolt up Ive just noticed in the last pic!!:wack:

[Nis]

Wow looking good m8!! Theres some good progress there in just a couple of days!

Nis.

[Vaughny]

This is really coming on well mate.

[japdrifter]

Wow looking good m8!! Theres some good progress there in just a couple of days!

Nis.

bit of an expert aint he...:rolleyes:

[TAS]

Dal, you are doing a grand job....

Well done :clap:

[DAL]

bit of an expert aint he...:rolleyes:

:confused:

[Vaughny]

Being modest Dal?

[japdrifter]

Wow looking good m8!! Theres some good progress there in just a couple of days!

Nis.

dal i think you took my reply to this a bit wrong...wat i meant was ''did you think anything less'':D
lol

[DAL]

Hi all
Another update for you,
All the rears done now
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/17032007159.jpg
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Now thats done I can get cracking on the front.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/17032007164.jpg

The front is also going to be a mammoth job as I keep uncovering funny coloured holes:rolleyes:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/17032007165.jpg
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I thought this was a bit of a funny place for rust but hey it is an s13 after all:wack:
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Started to plate it up today but run out of welding wire so it will have to wait until Monday.
Im not so busy at work now so I should get this done soon (he says!!!)
comments welcome

cheers
Dal

[Vaughny]

Really coming on well, the back looks like a new car. I can't believe how much rust is on the front.

PM me how much you think you'll be selling it for!

[ferretca18]

i have that same bit of rust on the passenger side headlight! must be an issue with drainage! looking forward to the engine bay refurb.:thumbs:

[blue boy]

Dal do you work most weekends on the car?

I must pop up and see you sometime as i am only in Medway.

Good job on this S13, nice to see life put back into it and the work being put in will make for a nice solid car that wil last a fair few years:thumbs:

[DAL]

Thanks for the comments I enjoy feedback alot:thumbs:

Blue boy- Be good to meet you mate, Saturdays have turned into a bit of an owners club day at my workshop, so everyone is welcome. There is usually a fair few s13s there on a Saturday so be good to see s14s there aswell:D Pm me and ill send you my addy
cheers all
Dal

[The_BULK]

cool project, love the welding an filling on the front struts :nod: :thumbs: keep up the good work

[DAL]

Hi all

Quick update of todays mission, Didnt take many photos as I was flat out all day(My boss has done his back in!)
Got a fair bit of the welding done,cleaned the engine bay and arches and started to attack the rust with my best tool the grinder:D
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/19032007168.jpg
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wish I got more pics than that now:annoyed:
Ill get a few tomorrow.
cheers for looking
Dal

[japdrifter]

good stuff again dal...your even better than YOU think!!!
im really impressed!! cant wait to get my car bk up there again!

[TAS]

Its coming along isnt dal :nod:

Well done... :clap:

[cHiL]

Nice work mate,:thumbs: no nonsense approach is great:nod:

[DAL]

Hi all
Update of todays progress
I started today hoping I would get a coat of paint on her but oh no the s13 rust bug hit me.
I finished the plates off on the passenger side
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/20032007187.jpg
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Then I moved on to the drivers side and I found this lovely hole under all that mud
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/20032007190.jpg

So out come the interior and a bit of sound proffing to investigate further
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/20032007189.jpg

After cutting all the rust out I was left with a big hole to fill
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/20032007191.jpg
I started welding it up but didnt finish as I had enough for one day by that point
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/20032007192.jpg

Ill try to get some paint on it tomorrow but Im not overly confident knowing this car.

Thanks for looking Dal

[Pablo13]

Not more holes :rolleyes:

Keep at it, your doing a sterling job. You'll soon get there:thumbs:

[Vaughny]

This will be one solid shell once it's finished. Did you give your S13 this kind of treatment or is it on the to do list?

[slider91]

keep it up dai your doing a terrific job :thumbs:

[mohawk]

wow, looking good. its so good to know that rather than scrapping a car it can be bought back from the dead! :thumbs:

be great to see it in the flesh and the V8 too :D

[TAS]

This will be one solid shell once it's finished. Did you give your S13 this kind of treatment or is it on the to do list?

On the to do list I reckon mate.... Dal is putting ALL of his effort into this Project and the V8!

[Vaughny]

It's always the way, get involved with other projects and never have time to work on your own car.

What's happening with you Tim? New job and new car yet?

[TAS]

It's always the way, get involved with other projects and never have time to work on your own car.

What's happening with you Tim? New job and new car yet?

:nod:

I have acquired a couple of older cars, just to sort me out until I go abroad in August.

Im currently driving a Pug 405 SRI - loads of torque... :wack:
Thats going on Ebay in a couple of days, and then I have also managed to get a Rover 416SLi - Its a total beast... handles like a dream :Plug:

No more 200 for me for a while matey. I just wanted a banger to drive around in until I go away... then when I come back...

Im going to create a very mad project! Something like a Supra Engined Capri or RB a MK II Escort ;) :D :D :D :D

[DAL]

Did you give your S13 this kind of treatment or is it on the to do list?


I did do the front end when I rebuilt my engine last but the rear is abit of a mess needs to be done really. Your right aswell get stuck into other projects and dont have time to do your own:rolleyes:
Thinking about it,it prob will get dont when I do the RB conversion as I dont want it to be off the road at the moment, need to get some funds in after I move house.



be great to see it in the flesh and the V8 too :D

come down to my unit mate Saturdays is sxoc day, always welcome:thumbs:



Im going to create a very mad project! Something like a Supra Engined Capri or RB a MK II Escort ;) :D :D :D :D

So you are going to do it now:clap: :clap:

cant wait to get my hands on that:D :D :D

cheers for all the comments
Dal

update to follow

[japdrifter]

lol you nutter tas!!!!
dal great work fella. cant wait to see it

[DAL]

right update of todays progress.

Finished all the welding thank god:rolleyes:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/21032007194.jpg

Cleaned all the bay up and prepped it for paint. I only had time to do one coat today so doesnt look perfect at the min but it will.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/21032007200.jpg
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Very happy with todays progress. I can start putting it back together tomorrow, ready for the engine to go back in.
Thanks for looking
Dal

[blue boy]

Excellent work Dal:thumbs:

Will try to pop up one saturday in the next few weeks.

[mohawk]

defo come down one saturday to se the projects back to back.
:thumbs:

give us the address tho so i know where to go in future :thumbs:

[japdrifter]

this must be due an update chap.
hows she coming along?

[DAL]

hi all

Ive had a couple of days break from this car, basically I need stage 2 bits from my car to go on this car to get it running, which means my car is now stage 3(which I love:D ) so Ive been finishing that off and also working on the V8 (see update on that thread)
I have done a few things, shes all rolling now with everything back in its place after a clean and a coat of paint.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/26032007203.jpg

The only pic Ive took recently.:rolleyes:
Im planning to have a full day on it tomorrow to get that engine all ready to go in its new home:D
cheers for looking
Dal

[blue boy]

can't wait to see this in the flesh. May be a few weeks yet but i will pop down one Saturday soon. Just trying to get bits done on my car.

[Vaughny]

It's looking good mate. What new parts have you put on your car?

[DAL]

T3
Z32 afm
444s
jez stage 3 chip
1 bar at the moment untill i get a boost controller
Also i sorted my intercoller piping.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/28032007204.jpghttp://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/28032007205.jpg

Im very happy with it as you can imagine:D

Im donating my stage 2 chip, low milege t28,xs mani and dp,and standard injectors to 999 to get her going

[japdrifter]

aw i bet 999 thinks of you as the 200sx red cross!!

[TAS]

Im donating my stage 2 chip, low milege t28,xs mani and dp,and standard injectors to 999 to get her going


Is that all....... ;)

[DAL]

Hi all

Update on todays progress

Finished off the engine bay
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/30032007224.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/30032007227.jpg
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I went to put the carpet back and noticed a small bit of rust on the sills :annoyed: Then as it always does you do one hole and you find another 2 or 3 or maybe 4, More welding and grinding for me then! So I made a start on it, I was planing to tidy these sills up but didnt expect this much:rolleyes:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/30032007221.jpg
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I got a bit board of welding so I made a start on the engine.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/30032007225.jpg

Just got the turbo, rocker covers, flywheel and clutch to fit and shes ready to go back in:D

hopefully shell be running next week so I can make a start on the paint work and the end will be in sight:D

Cheers for looking
Dal

[Pablo13]

ot oh....its another one!!

Nice bay, maybe I will get mine sprayed like that now :wack:

Think you know what I mean ;)

[Vaughny]

You must be able to take an engine out blindfolded now!

[DAL]

You must be able to take an engine out blindfolded now!

would be fun trying:wack:

[japdrifter]

any update on this dal???
im getting really annoyed with mine now...quote;( if only i had a money tree...he thinks);quote

[Vaughny]

Popped down on Saturday morning and was surprised to see you were shut! Suppose you have to have some time off.

[blue boy]

A few of us were over there Friday afternoon.

[DAL]

Popped down on Saturday morning and was surprised to see you were shut! Suppose you have to have some time off.

sorry mate easter break and all that:D :thumbs:

[Vaughny]

I was going to come down on Friday but had a really bad day which led to a depressing weekend.

A big bunch of friends and family went out for a lunch and two of my friends rode their bikes down from Lordswood (just round the corner from me). Had a really nice lunch and chatted to them about bikes as I'm a biker, we said our goodbyes and parted ways. 10 minutes later I got a call saying Mark had been killed on the M2. Some **** of a white van driver pulled out from the second to third lane not even seeing the bike, Mark came off hitting the central reservation and was killed instantly.

Didn't fancy being very sociable on Friday or this weekend to be honest.

[Pablo13]

Sorry to hear that mate. Been there before.

[DAL]

Sorry to hear that vaughn, If you need someone to talk to you know where I am mate.

[DAL]

Hi all

Got a second wind for 999 now so on with the final push to get her finished and off to her new owner she will go.
Finished the sills off today so there mot proof. All the interiors back in and I also made a start on getting the ca back in.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/10042007239.jpg

standard flywheel and excedy clutch and cover plate on
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/10042007240.jpg
Note: I left the gearbox/starter plate out:annoyed:I hate doing things twice:rolleyes:
Gearbox etc on and a little movement....
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/10042007241.jpg

...and shes in
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/10042007242.jpg

Just bolted up at the moment, Ill get it running tomorrow fingers crossed.
Thanks for looking Dal

[Vaughny]

Good to see you back at work. Keep getting a lot of grief to sell my bike now, which I don't really want to do but if it does go I'll be back in a 200!

[japdrifter]

vaughn im sorry to hear wat happened.
on the upside it would be good to hear your back in a 200.
good work dal nearly there!!:thumbs:
hopefully just a couple of weeks for mine now....i need an exhaust tho first.anyone know of anything going?

[blue boy]

Sorry for the loss Vaughny. Not a nice thing to happen at all.

Good work on this Dal:nod:

[mohawk]

great going Dal :thumbs: ,

looking good. sorry couldn#'t come down at the wknd the missus had me doing DIY all wknd! she said im aloud out to play this wknd if your there! :D

[DAL]

Thats fine mate, Yeah ill be there this sat, doing a boring KA:sleep:
and another members coming down for me to help him with his fmic fitting
so should be there best part of the day:thumbs:

As for this car I didnt get much done today as I had a few fitting jobs to get through got a little bit done but not much, well theres always tomorrow:D

cheers Dal

[Vaughny]

Thats fine mate, Yeah ill be there this sat, doing a boring KA:sleep:

Yeah, those cossie conversions on Ka's are well boring! :D

[DAL]

Yeah, those cossie conversions on Ka's are well boring! :D

LMAO:D :D

It has a 1 lady owner Im sure she'll have fun if I did that:wack:
Ill mention it to her and see what she thinks:confused: :wack:

[japdrifter]

hows this getting on mate,,,did you get her running?

[DAL]

hows this getting on mate,,,did you get her running?


Oh yes shes running at last. No dramas really Ive just been so busy at work been doing small bits here and there.
Run perfect so its on with the body work.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/16042007254.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/16042007255.jpg

cheers Dal:thumbs:

[japdrifter]

is that a hard pipe kit i spy there mate!!!

[DAL]

It was a small bit I had left over from when I did mine. It has the standard hard pipe from the 14 then into that bend, sounds pukka:D

[japdrifter]

does it sound better than yours did?

[DAL]

As good as I think puts a smile on my face anyway. Intake noise is def louder for sure.

Ive started spraying the roof now.
A very dusty before
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/16042007252.jpg

Flattened that down with 500 grit on my DA then with ultra fine scotch pads
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/17042007259.jpg

After filling and getting rid of a bit of rust around the window it was given a coat of primer so I could see any flat spots dents etc
Then the primer was flattened down with 1200 wet n dry
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/17042007260.jpg

Then a coat of high build primer to get it nice and flat
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/18042007262.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/18042007263.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/18042007264.jpg

Ive got to wait till friday for the paint to come in stock so Im getting on with other things at the moment.
Has anyone had any experience of halfrauds colour matching??
My local trade supplier has stopped doing aerosols which I have to use at the moment as my boss wont let me use a spray gun at work plus its illegal really.
I had no choice but to use them so any comments would be apprieciated cheers.

Dal

[sxbaz]

iv found halfrauds to be a bit sh!te mate, poor finish and the match isnt great. theres a place called kent panel n paint down bottom of bluebell hill, they mix it up for you, very good match and the cans have a directional nozzle so u can spray it evenly, obvoisly cost a little more, around 13-15 quid a can, u just need the cars paint code :thumbs:

[ben8000]

my mind has been cast back to that top gear, repairing a Rolls Royce, where clarkson was assured by the halfrauds rep that because BMW now own RR that BMW paint would be a perfect match for a 20yr old car form a different company.

personally i wouldn't heard some unkind remarks towards them before.:nod:

[DAL]

Hi all

I decided to find a new place for paint and was successful found a place local, so thanks for your comments:thumbs:

I got the black coat on today fairly happy with it but what do you expect from a rattle can:D
I have alot of flattening and polishing to do to get the best finish possible but it will be worth it.

Before I done the top layer I flattened the primer down dried it off and used slow degrease to clean the surface, then three coats off a solid black which was matched to the window trims, very happy with the match:D

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/20042007267.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/20042007266.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/20042007268.jpg

Ive also started on the boot in much the same way but this s13 has AH3 paint which is a base coat so it needs laquering.
Ill get some more pics up next week

Thanks for looking
Dal

[ben8000]

really nice mate :thumbs:

[japdrifter]

looking good dal.
my manifold and downpipe arrived the other day.
looks good!
should sound sweet!!

[DAL]

Hi all,

Got the roof done today.

I started cutting it back using a rubber sanding block with 1500 wet n dry and plenty of water and a wiper blade to wipe the water away to see where the ''orange peel'' was to cut it back.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/21042007270.jpg

you can see the orange peel in the pic bellow the lighter area is where Ive cut it back and the darker areas still needs cutting
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/21042007275.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/21042007276.jpg

I started at around 8:30 and finished at around 3 so not too bad, God my arm aches!!
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/23042007279.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/23042007280.jpg

Next stage was to use cutting compound to get that shine back. I use G3 and and a buffer
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/23042007281.jpg

This is before I polished it, Ill save that for the final pics:D
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/23042007282.jpg

Im in the process of getting it back together, once the boots done and shes Mot'd Im going to buff the whole car with the g3 then Ill get some final pics up

Thanks for looking
Dal:thumbs:

[Develop]

mate, you should have just used 2000 grit on a DA
would have done the whole roof in about 5 minutes.

looking good though!!

[DAL]

Didnt fancy burning through the paint, more control with my hand IMO
cheers Dal

[DAL]

Hi all

Quick update
The boot lids coming along it just needs lacquer now

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/30042007330.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/30042007331.jpg

Shes starting to look like an s13 again:D
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/30042007333.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/30042007332.jpg

Needs a wash :nod: :whip:
Its on the list Im just getting it ready for the MOT, while the boots drying then its wash and buff time:D .
I can see the finish line now so Im happy

Thanks for looking
Dal:thumbs:

[marteh]

great job mate, lookin good

[Vaughny]

It's nearly there, is the guy still interested in buying it?

[blue boy]

I think that i will have to pop down and see this soon:nod:

[japdrifter]

dal give us a call wen you get chance...been trying to call but cant get through.
cheers
lee:thumbs:

[DAL]

It's nearly there, is the guy still interested in buying it?

Im not 100% sure he hasnt phoned me in a while:confused:
You know you want too ;)


I think that i will have to pop down and see this soon:nod:

Your welcome to mate:thumbs:


dal give us a call wen you get chance...been trying to call but cant get through.
cheers
lee:thumbs:

Ring ring ;)

[Vaughny]

I haven't got the money, would love to especially after seeing all the hard work you've put into it.

[spezer]

What's the price going to be then???

[DAL]

What's the price going to be then???

PM sent:thumbs:

[Pablo13]

What's the price going to be then???

Ive heard that price :wack:

Gotta be said, to get to that stage you would spend more yourself :nod: I did :)

Plus Dal's work is top notch.

[japdrifter]

Plus Dal's work is top notch.

its true mate he manages to pull off some amazing stuff and he just seems to know everything!!!!lol

[TAS]

not sold it yet? :whip: ;)

[Adam-D]

very cool, mamouth welding task there

[DAL]

Hi all,

She passed her MOT today:D :D :D

Very happy shes road safe make me feel better.

Someone is coming to look at it tomorrow but I have a small problem:rolleyes:

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=288139

He will understand he knows what s13s are like:wack:

Final pics as soon as shes running again:thumbs:

cheers
Dal

[DAL]

Hi all bit of an update,

Still got the same problem:mad: Had a rest from it for a while as I had other things that needed doing. We bi-passed the immobiliser today to see if it was that but no. I just dont understand:confused:
Im going to try my best tomorrow to solve this problem i will not let it beat me:no:

Anyway heres some resent pics in this nice weather we are having:D

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/18052007401.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/18052007402.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/18052007403.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c243/driftingdal/18052007405.jpg

Ill keep you updated on this strange problem
and if it sells:annoyed:

Thanks for looking
Dal

[Vaughny]

What have you tried recently?

[DAL]

Everything I can think of mate I know its over fueling on start up so Ive changed every component possible.
FPR, injectors, coil packs,plugs, ecu, fuel pump,relays, checked wiring,new fuel filter,blown the fuel line out, the list goes on.
What stumps me is it will start a few times now and then go back to not starting without the fuse trick.
It will run fine after its started with no fault codes and timings spot on pulls lovely:annoyed:

The first thing Im doing tomorrow is changing the ECU temp sender a few people said this may cause it to over fuel on start and have had experience of this in the past with other cars.
I dismissed this because of no fault code but you can never take anything for granted so its worth a try.
If that doesnt work then Ill change the fpr again if no still god help me:annoyed:

fingers crossed for tomorrow

[craigy_s13]

hi m8 have u still got the turbo in bad need of 1

[blue boy]

good to see that you got her finished Dal:thumbs:

[DAL]

Sorry mate turbo has gone long time:(

This car is the vain of my life at the moment its just not playing ball.

I changed temp sender,cas, and no joy so I bit the bullet and changed all injectors,fuel rail,fpr and related pipes and again no go its driving me :censored: crazy now.

If anyone fancies having a go at fixing this damn problem there will be a good few beers in it for you thats for sure

I never usually let things beat me ever but this is so annoying it just winds me up and I have to walk away usually go look at the V8 that always cheers me up:wack:

Seriously if you fancy having a go drop me a pm:thumbs:

Thanks
Dal

[Pablo13]

Ive got a feeling It just needs a good long run. You have changed absolutely everything fuel related now and a few ign components. Have you done a compression test?

Edit: Air leak around the inlet mayb?

Edit 2: Have you seen how it runs on a normal CA Airflow sensor?

[Vaughny]

Have you changed the fuel pump again?

[DAL]

Compression is fine this engine was rebuilt 3k ago.
No air leaks brake cleaner proved that.




Edit 2: Have you seen how it runs on a normal CA Airflow sensor?

:confused: :wack:

[Pablo13]

Take it for a long boot out then. I'll follow you up from behind if thats what your worried about.

[DAL]

Have you changed the fuel pump again?

It was the same on a spare pump I have that I know works Ive changed it back to the walbro now.

I have always thought it was fuel pressure related as It starts on low fuel pressure ie no fuse in, so no pump running. So then you think weak spark so changed all ignition related parts still no joy then I go back to fuel pressure and its all just a big vicious part changing cycle:annoyed:

[RB200]

:D :D i had the very same problem with mine gon knows what it was thats why i decided to take it out n put an rb lump in:D :D

[DAL]

Ok now I think(touch wood lots) the problem has gone away she is up for sale :Plug: I need the space big time!

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?p=3297003#post3297003

cheers for all your comments on this project Its had its ups and downs but it will be good to see it progress, so I hope a member will buy it and treat it well:wack:

Thanks again
Dal:thumbs:

[Pablo13]

How'd ya cure it?

[DAL]

I changed the fpr and the injectors again and it didnt help so I took it for a little drive and its started ever since touch wood.:D

[Pablo13]

See, didnt I say it needed a good seeing too? :)

[Vaughny]

Glad to see it's running, I would of had it off you if money wasn't so tight. Hope it goes to a good home.

[DAL]

Hi all,

Just the last update for this project.

She SOLD!!

A member from here bought it yesterday,

Thanks alot Steve hope you have fun with her:thumbs:

So thanks for all your great comments and replies its been fun

Watch this space for the next rebuild project:wack:

Thanks alot

Dal:thumbs:

[blue boy]

Well done Dal:thumbs:

[Vaughny]

I'm glad she's sold mate, free up some space and capital for the next project! Who ever's brought her as got a great car.

[japdrifter]

a farewell to 999 then....:thumbs:

[Steve(S14a)]

Hopefully it will prove to be a sound 2nd 200sx for me running about in whilst my 14a becomes a dry weather car only. :)

[japdrifter]

im sure it will mate...its a lovely car mate in even better condition.
its gotta be one of the soundest s13's going about