Comprehensive S14a refurb

**zeppelin101** · 13-02-2009, 11:16

Fuse box appears to have some dirt on it

I'm joking, ridiculous restoration it looks awesome

**Petrol** · 13-02-2009, 20:39

Originally Posted by Vez

Im sure I have a set of rear goodridges you could have

Just to add they have never been used and I havent put salt and pepper on them ever

Cheers mate, top man

The boost control system is totally stock including the recirc valve. Whatever is going on inside the turbo

when you change gear it sounds “reet gud”

Friday the 13th today

I knew I should have left it alone

So far everything has gone to plan and I haven’t really hit any major problems. Today was different though

When I built the engine and gearbox up I didn’t fit the starter motor. I wrongly assumed it would be relatively easy to fit. How wrong was I

I ended up having to slide the steering rack coupling up the column to make enough room to slot the starter motor into place. Then I hit snag No2. It was fouling on a large jubilee clip I used on the heater hose. It's the clip to the left of the oil pressure switch.

I have replaced the jubilee clip with a stock item and it's now sorted.

Then I hit promlemo No3

I can't suss out the loom routing for the alternator / starter.

Oh joy

**Evilchap** · 13-02-2009, 20:44

I could have told you fitting the starter with everything in situ is a PITA

Did it myself, didn't enjoy it

I would like also to suggest asking the NIstune people about getting one of their chips on your car at some point... As you can play with the standard boost solenoid to get some more go, with everything still looking totally stock

**SNURDF** · 13-02-2009, 23:05

You and your fancy jubilee clip, but I do like the "reet gud" bit.

Nice dialect.

**Petrol** · 15-02-2009, 18:34

Originally Posted by Evilchap

I could have told you fitting the starter with everything in situ is a PITA

Did it myself, didn't enjoy it

I would like also to suggest asking the NIstune people about getting one of their chips on your car at some point... As you can play with the standard boost solenoid to get some more go, with everything still looking totally stock

Thanks for that

Fancy Jubilee - I know. It saved me having to replate all the originals though

Thought I would post these up to keep a record of where everything goes. Having done a bit of searching, I couldn’t find any pics of the alternator wiring or gearbox loom support bracket.

Huge thanks to pdh s14a for the techie support hotline

Small black cable goes into the back of the alternator along with the supressor (you can just see the cable coming out of the supressor)

This shows the grey plug into the side of the alternator

The black cable from the supressor and the large lug fit over this stud

Gearbox loom support

Sorry for the poor pics. Not easy to take but better than nothing

**Petrol** · 16-02-2009, 19:11

In order to torque the front suspension up, the car needs to be level. Fortunately there is a gentle slope on my drive so I have jacked it.

And used blocks of wood under the wheels

This made it easier to finish under here

Once everything is refitted and fluids are added, I can torque up the suspension

**pdh 14a** · 16-02-2009, 19:31

Wasn't much help in the end! but ring or pm on here for anything! Happy to help

Its really taking shape now

**Clouder_sx** · 17-02-2009, 10:50

Was having a flick through as i often do

and couldnt help but notice these few comments from November 2007 that made me chuckle a bit

Originally Posted by Petrol

...Everything seems to be going at a snail’s pace, it’s really frustrating as I want to complete the car by the back end of 2008. At this rate it will be 2010

Originally Posted by pdh 14a

Complete it by the end of 2008

I thought it looked nearly done!

**pdh 14a** · 17-02-2009, 10:55

Lol,that was before i realised HOW fussy he was

**qu0vad1s** · 17-02-2009, 13:08

Hey Petrol,

I registred here in the first place because of this thread. The work you've done with that S14 is just insane, there's no word to describe how beautiful that car will be once all done. In fact, it's going to be 200% better than when it got out of the factory a couple years back.

I'm not even near you guys as i'm in Quebec city, Canada, I'm an S14 owner as well and I wish I could do the same as you did on your car myself.

Again, amazing work. I'll be looking forward to see the rest of the refurb

Cheers,
JP

**Petrol** · 17-02-2009, 20:55

Originally Posted by qu0vad1s

Hey Petrol,

I registred here in the first place because of this thread. The work you've done with that S14 is just insane, there's no word to describe how beautiful that car will be once all done. In fact, it's going to be 200% better than when it got out of the factory a couple years back.

I'm not even near you guys as i'm in Quebec city, Canada, I'm an S14 owner as well and I wish I could do the same as you did on your car myself.

Again, amazing work. I'll be looking forward to see the rest of the refurb

Cheers,
JP

Welcome to the board

Thanks for taking the time to say hello

I didn’t intend going so mad with it – honest. The thing is, once you have refurbed a part and it looks good, you have set a precedent. Next news the engine is out

I have also noticed some of the stock parts are pretty naff. The plan, when it’s all back together is to make my own improved components using better materials

LOL at pdh 14a

Thought you would have guessed that some time ago

**30psi** · 17-02-2009, 23:29

Pete - You've done a really good job!

**sprout** · 18-02-2009, 12:26

"I have also noticed some of the stock parts are pretty naff. The plan, when it’s all back together is to make my own improved components using better materials "

Any hints? Go awwwwwwwwwwwwwn

**Petrol** · 18-02-2009, 15:13

Originally Posted by 30PSI

Pete - You've done a really good job!

Cheers

Originally Posted by sprout

Any hints? Go awwwwwwwwwwwwwn

Well this things a total piece of $hite for starters. I have seen better quality stuff on a kiddies bike

Fitted the front panels today. I’ll get some pics up later

**Petrol** · 18-02-2009, 17:58

It's best when fitting a front end to put the bonnet on first. Towels again for protection.

Aligned it to fit into the catch

Underneath

I was struggling to get the washer pipe through the clip in the bulkhead. Cutting it at an angle made it easy

This clip fits into the wing here - No idea what it's for though

Protection for the door

Fit all of the bolts loosely, then adjust to get the panel gap right. Smaller gaps look better if you can tweak it a bit

Then the other

Looks more like a car now

**Chriscooke** · 18-02-2009, 18:05

Wow some very noticible progress there

I'm not sure if I'm happy or not that you have nearly finished this, I love all the updates

**TM_S13** · 18-02-2009, 18:23

nice job my friend !
should look like new when finished

**SNURDF** · 18-02-2009, 18:40

Keep up the good work Pete.

**pdh 14a** · 18-02-2009, 18:46

Yay its looking like a car again now! Loving it

**fozzie** · 18-02-2009, 18:52

Originally Posted by Petrol

I still have quite a bit to do if the truth be known. Took the radiator back out as I wasn’t happy with the plastic clips that hold the air guide on

Uses stainless cap screws instead

Blimey that Bay is looking so clean, But as i have OCD experience what about the fins on that Rad!! There not all straight if a fly gets in there i can see you with a jetwash or hoover & cocktail stick to make it pristine again LOL. That perfectionists for you

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