The final hurrah – S13, 25K miles, 1 owner from new, full refurb

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10-06-2015, 21:33
Petrol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dastardly

You don't hang around do you, subframe already off. I think I might have to steal that idea of prizing out the seams to look for rust.

Subframe off is the easy bit really. The nuts on the prop can be a bit of a pain as you can only use an open ended spanner and they are often FT :(

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny Wilkinson

Just seen the last pic of the sill. My sill wasn't as bad externally as that but once I started digging, the 3 sheet sections that form the seam were all frillier than a tart's knickers. The outer sill, as I'm sure you know, doesn't actually reach as far under the car as the seam but stops short. There are a few photos on another thread somewhere. I'll see if I can find them.

Thanks Jonny.

When I did the last one I posted this up.......

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Not surprised the sills rot at the rear. There’s 3 skins. Can’t see how you could get any wax injection in there. This is the outer sill removed and you can see the strengthening for the jacking point. Look how close the outer sill is :(

Pic up the inside of the sill. Drain tube for sunroof well :rolleyes:

This lot is not a very good design :no: I am just going to cut the lot out and start again.

http://media.sxoc.com/contributors/p...2/Pics/230.jpg

Minor update. This has taken me ages but not done much sheet metal fabrication before. I could have stripped the rear suspension off by now :nod:

Shotblasted

http://media.sxoc.com/contributors/p...2/Pics/237.jpg

Cardboard template for inner sill/jacking support.
http://media.sxoc.com/contributors/p...2/Pics/241.jpg

Sprayed with weld through primer - check out the "stopping rust coming back" thread on here :notworthy :notworthy Another pic of the template

http://media.sxoc.com/contributors/p...2/Pics/242.jpg

Trial fit. I have used 3mm sheet for this :D

http://media.sxoc.com/contributors/p...2/Pics/243.jpg

http://media.sxoc.com/contributors/p...2/Pics/244.jpg

Oh dear..... I wish I could weld :smash: Good job fecked up.....At least it's strong though. Good penetration on the welds :nod: Notice the holes drilled in the hope I can get some waxoyl to the outer sills.

http://media.sxoc.com/contributors/p...2/Pics/245.jpg

Welded to the strong brackets on the inside of the sill.

http://media.sxoc.com/contributors/p...2/Pics/246.jpg

Not much to show for 2 day's work really

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I then welded a repair section to the sill....

http://media.sxoc.com/contributors/p...2/Pics/252.jpg

Having re manufactured the stiffener that fits inside of the sill, I drilled some holes to get some box section wax inside as there appears to be 3 skins.
Expect the welding to be a bit better this time :wack:
10-06-2015, 23:38
pdh 14a

Great to see this thread up here mate! look forward to seeing it transform :) :thumbs:
11-06-2015, 08:36
DK_Neil

Great stuff! Will look forward to watching this
11-06-2015, 21:20
Petrol

Thanks. Scraping underseal and sealants off from around the seam areas

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pstuig87om.jpg

Bit messy :nod: Using white spirit and plastic scrapers

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pssfkhb9py.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pszy5b6s6u.jpg

Mika is on a mission on this build :thumbs:

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psy1fuax6n.jpg
12-06-2015, 20:27
Petrol

Started stripping the subby. One of my biggest fears is the state of the disk back plates as they tend to corrode pretty quick. I'm guessing they are no longer available from Nissan.

The hub has to come off first which is held in with these 4 bolts. Best bet is to partially loosen them then using a drift, use the bolt head to drive the hub out of the knuckle as they are a tight fit

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psogklo4uh.jpg

Masked the hub up to stop dirt getting into the bearings

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psjq9lvjrq.jpg

Then squeezed some tube into the gap here

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pslbemivh7.jpg

Also cleaned up the driveshaft boots with white spirit

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pszcab1r7z.jpg
12-06-2015, 20:30
CrazySx

Is white spirit kind to rubber and plastic?

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12-06-2015, 20:38
Petrol

I just gave the boots a quick wipe over and it soon evaporated. I wouldn't like to soak rubber in it though as it could lead to cracking long term. Think I have some tar remover somewhere, might try that on the other one. I have never used white spirit on plastic so dunno.

Edit: Think I cleaned the boots up on the S14 with pledge :nod:
13-06-2015, 21:20
Petrol

I'm using this degreaser

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps7h13ml6t.jpg

To get rid of any oil

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pskhjlmepd.jpg

Before they go in the Deox C tank. The parts need to be grease free to allow the Deox to work

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psgf9gcxzp.jpg

I havent stripped any remaining paint off this lot as I'm going to blast them prior to paint ;)

Stripped a rear caliper

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psymg7qnx0.jpg

These really are in mint condition and still had the original pads and shims in

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pshhvewqz0.jpg

Piston is :eek::eek::eek:

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psnzh2pdq4.jpg
13-06-2015, 21:39
spice_weazle

Bloody hell the piston looks like new.
13-06-2015, 21:54
Chriscooke

What's the plan with this one then? Is it going to be another time capsule or will it be used?
14-06-2015, 19:32
Petrol

Quote:

Originally Posted by spice_weazle

Bloody hell the piston looks like new.

That's what I thought :cool:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chriscooke

What's the plan with this one then? Is it going to be another time capsule or will it be used?

It will be used :nod:

Blasted the caliper

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psivhccsds.jpg

It's non original already :eek:

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psipcr7l3a.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps77ssvz6g.jpg

Mini boys are gonna love this :D Engine is going to be S13 red :wack:

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pskij9scfg.jpg

Big valves and ported FTW :thumbs:

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psydxx4p7p.jpg
15-06-2015, 07:19
Jonny Wilkinson

Autoglym Rubber and Vinyl Cleaner is the thing to use on rubber boots and gaiters ;)

It'll shift anything but the most stubborn tar/paint.

A quick wipe over with WD40 then wash the WD40 off with car shampoo is a good way to remove tar on rubber.
15-06-2015, 21:18
Petrol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny Wilkinson

Autoglym Rubber and Vinyl Cleaner is the thing to use on rubber boots and gaiters ;)

It'll shift anything but the most stubborn tar/paint.

A quick wipe over with WD40 then wash the WD40 off with car shampoo is a good way to remove tar on rubber.

Legend :notworthy Thanks

Rust in the rear wheel arch seams

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psstytkres.jpg

These were filled with seam sealer and I had to scrape it out

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps0v0n07dz.jpg

Deox gel applied firstly with a syringe

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psip3ylgb5.jpg

Then forced right in with a brush to fully penetrate

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pssowdw9ek.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pstfskxqfx.jpg

Covered in cling film to prevent evaporation

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pstqdsnzhe.jpg

Done both wheel arch areas

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psqqgk1cpe.jpg

Needs leaving 48 hours now
19-06-2015, 21:51
Petrol

Took the gel out and decided to give it another dose as there were still traces of rust. The cold weather isn't helping as it reduces the effectiveness of the Deox.
Hopefully these seams will be sorted this weekend. I'm also using Deox gel on the drive shafts as these can't be immersed in Deox C

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pskqxcwd46.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps657o5osg.jpg
20-06-2015, 07:24
ianlea73

Beautifully clean car,what a find.
Don't know if you'd be interested but I have these,came off my import PS13 & look brand new.Have been diamond cut & just need a mild polish.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ps8ivvl9ts.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ps0j4mrf7d.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ps3dviktsp.jpg
20-06-2015, 21:00
Petrol

Thanks ianlea73. I did see these advertised but I have a set (6) of pretty good condition wheels

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psex9emrdc.jpg

I have 4 with the original Potenza RE88 tyres :eek: This one is the spare in the old S13

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pshfk4vrb2.jpg

This one has never been on :D

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps7nqhybkz.jpg

This bolt head had rounded :annoyed:

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psutrh7vrv.jpg

This tool got it out though. Mucho impressed with it :thumbs:

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psg2qu19rv.jpg

Weather permitting, I'm hoping to get the Deox out of the seams and have a big shotblasting run tomorrow :nod:
20-06-2015, 21:12
Dastardly

Those rounded bolt removers are the best. Liking this S13 a lot
20-06-2015, 21:50
spice_weazle

Good progress. What type of media do you use when your blasting?
21-06-2015, 20:15
Petrol

I'm using fine glass bead

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psaiglkrbd.jpg

I dry store it in a dustbin

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psqg7lz9ze.jpg

Seam after blasting

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps17smxp77.jpg

Then forced Electrox in with the spray gun

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pslqmpocjg.jpg

Brush painted un-thinned Electrox in to fill the seam

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps4ydhzqhz.jpg

Closing the seam. The Electrox drips out at this stage

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psxgkgllxu.jpg

Finished

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psr3bm1oqa.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psbhjskaxq.jpg
23-06-2015, 20:32
sx rider

You guys are making very quick work of this! I'm doing a bit of work on my car at the moment, and I have to say the motivation is down to you and the super job you did on your s14a :notworthy

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