Comprehensive S14a refurb

**piman2k** · 06-06-2007, 14:48

Very impressive stuff now mate.

Can you estimate how much that subframe cost you to get properly blasted down? I only ask as I'm in the market for getting a new one blasted and powder coated just incase my kerb strike did anything I don't like.

**Petrol** · 06-06-2007, 15:48

I would guess about £40

**Mr OCD** · 06-06-2007, 18:58

Awesome

Can I ask where you got the roll of plastic sheeting Pete? - I need some myself

**Petrol** · 06-06-2007, 20:44

Originally Posted by Mr OCD

Awesome

Can I ask where you got the roll of plastic sheeting Pete? - I need some myself

A freind of mine got it from work

I ordered a new rear disk baffle from Nissan.......

If anyone has a part number I would appreciate it

**necromancer** · 06-06-2007, 20:58

what side do you need l/h or r/h

**Petrol** · 06-06-2007, 21:02

Originally Posted by Necromancer

what side do you need l/h or r/h

They are not handed

**necromancer** · 06-06-2007, 21:06

yeah just noticed

44151-35F00 hopefully should be right one

**Petrol** · 06-06-2007, 21:10

Thanks

**necromancer** · 06-06-2007, 21:13

no problem glad i could help this thread and your old one has given me some really good tips as to how to refurb properly or at least a hell of a lot more knowledge on the process than i knew lets just hope its the right baffle this time

**Petrol** · 06-06-2007, 21:36

Originally Posted by Necromancer

no problem glad i could help this thread and your old one has given me some really good tips as to how to refurb properly or at least a hell of a lot more knowledge on the process than i knew

I have a couple of brake pipes on order from Nissan

N4628670T00 is a short hard pipe that runs under the OS rear arch to the brake hose

N4628770T00 goes from the OS rear arch, across the crossmember to the N/S brake hose

If you could check these part No's I would be very grateful

**piman2k** · 07-06-2007, 10:04

Thanks very much for your help Petrol, this thread is utterly ace

**Math** · 07-06-2007, 16:45

fantastic work petrol

do you know if the brake pipes come made up/bent into shape from nissan? just about to get my done frotn tor ear etc, is it worth it over making them up yourself?

**Petrol** · 07-06-2007, 17:36

The brake pipes come ready bent to shape. It's probably cheaper to make your own up but I wanted them to be exactly the right shape with perfect bends

I've lost the plot somewhat

I bought one of those blasting hoods and it's great

This took all day to clean up, talk about awkward to get to

**Lynxy** · 07-06-2007, 17:37

well i came home from school today to find pete under the car as usual

he had tried sandblasting the main rust off the shell but it was having no affect, so i got under with the angle grinder to get most of the base off. he will try sandblasting again afterwards, then we'll see what it turns out like

**Math** · 07-06-2007, 17:52

were they expensive? i dont blame you, i got a fuel pipe made up as they are really hard to get into shape without kinking.

**Petrol** · 07-06-2007, 18:05

I have ordered the short one that goes from the T piece to the OS hose and the one that runs across the back of the car - £28 + vat

**cliffb75** · 07-06-2007, 20:27

Originally Posted by Petrol

The brake pipes come ready bent to shape. It's probably cheaper to make your own up but I wanted them to be exactly the right shape with perfect bends

I've lost the plot somewhat

Not at all Pete - you want to do it properly thats all.

I did the same when I owned my GT4 (a few years back now). They had corroded on one corner and failed the MOT so I bought entire new front to rear pipes, which are all nicely bent and come with the little protective coatings etc. A right sod to fit 'cos I didn't remove the suspension etc - thank god I was able to use a ramp at work

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**Petrol** · 08-06-2007, 13:38

Originally Posted by cliffb75

Not at all Pete - you want to do it properly thats all.

I am trying Cliff though I never expected so much surface rust

I am now removing the paint off every seam to check

My compressor was at meltdown temps today. I need an intercooler for it

**Petrol** · 08-06-2007, 16:33

The rust is depressing me

I didn't think it was going to be anywhere near as bad as it is. This is the back of the NS chassis leg and I couldn't get in with the blast gun

Cleaned the bulk of it off with 40's wet & dry

Deox gel on cling film

Then applied it

**Petrol** · 08-06-2007, 19:47

Rust always starts on edges and welds. For extra protection I have brush painted these areas on the suspension parts. This will be followed by 2 spray coats

It's also worth brushing some paint on where there was heavy corrosion

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