Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

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Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by scoobyh123 » Tue Dec 18, 2018 8:51 pm

Brake cooling ducts would be a more effective use of them i reckon Jim!

I got a drawing thanks, it appears to be the one you have welded onto the plate that sits on top of the turret which is the one i needed - the trinagular one with the rounded off corners, holes for the suspension bolts and centre of the turret. Do you have that drawing instead please Jim? I did try replying but not sure if the messages sent or not!
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Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by 820Vitesse » Sun Dec 23, 2018 7:25 pm

OK I will email the other drawing after this, it is same again if you print it in A4 it will be to scale.

I did manage to get some more time on the car before all the Christmas nonsense starts.

Next section of exhaust I cheated a bit, I am under no illusions my TIG welding is pretty rough so had a competent TIG welder join the 2 bends to the short straight, I then welded the V-Band flanges to each end which is a bit easier.

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Bonnet heat shield is finished

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The last section of the N/S strut brace mount I also had welded professionally because it is visible, my welds on the back and underside are rough but out of sight I couldnt risk ruining the thing and having to start again.

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thats all for now, have a great Christmas and new year all

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Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by scoobyh123 » Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:14 pm

Thanks Jim - drawing recieved and stored! :wink: :D

More good work on that exhuast, some nice welding there on all fronts! :wink: :D
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Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by Manalishi » Mon Dec 24, 2018 11:06 am

As said before: impressive stuff!
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Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by scoobyh123 » Mon Dec 24, 2018 10:34 pm

Happy Yule y'all! :P :wink: :D
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Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by 820Vitesse » Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:31 pm

New year update.
To fit the strut brace I need to lower the oil catch tank, it has two breather inlets, an oil return to the sump and filtered outlet on top. It gets a bit oily around the outlet filter and surrounding parts after the engine has been working hard, so while it is out I want to reduce the oily vapour.

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Inside, the breather inlets are close to the filtered outlet allowing some oil to be blown straight out the filter.

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I added a baffle hoping any oil drops blown out the pipes will condense on it, run to the bottom of the tank then return to the sump rather than out the filter with the fumes

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This mod to the gear linkage (see earlier post) made almost no difference to the movement in the rear mount.

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Both were shortened
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so plan B was add a 6mm aluminium spacer under the mount bush to further compress the rubber, this has worked much better if a little crude.

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The exhaust system is almost done, I need to fully fit the manifold and downpipe before I can finish the rear mounts and tailpipe, so last chance to get the shiny parts together for a picture.
I also added a mount for the downpipe to bolt to the block reducing loads on the manifold, especially if it bottoms out.
It all depends on a final look inside the manifold with an inspection camera to make sure there is no swarf or weld debris likely to fall off and damage the turbo. That is this weekend then if all okay I can start to finally reassemble the engine, pipework, cooling system, finish the air filter and get it started.

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Post by mercedade » Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:41 pm

Much excitement!
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Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by scoobyh123 » Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:40 am

More great work Jim! :wink: :D
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Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by Richard Moss » Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:25 pm

I'm always impressed by the quality of your metal fabrication, Jim
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Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by scoobyh123 » Wed Jan 23, 2019 5:49 pm

Richard Moss wrote:
Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:25 pm
I'm always impressed by the quality of your metal fabrication, Jim
Ditto! Very impressive work! :wink: :D
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Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by 820Vitesse » Wed Jan 23, 2019 8:41 pm

Thanks Adrian, Dave and Richard.
The cam belt is almost 6 years old and due for replacement so took the cover off for a look, it looks brand new, no visible wear, clean with all writing and Gates logo like it just came out the box.
According to the MOT history, the car has done just over 600 miles on that cam belt and just over 2000 miles since 2007. It will still be changed but it is not as urgent as I thought, an oil and filter change and some new spark plugs then the belt in time for an MOT, thanks again
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Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by Nuts4my827 » Fri Jan 25, 2019 3:10 pm

Wish I could weld that well.

I'm feeling getting a TIG welder soon. Got 2 MIG's at the moment
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Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by scoobyh123 » Fri Jan 25, 2019 4:01 pm

Many moons ago i used to be able to weld nicely but nowhere near as good as Jims work Phil - or yours come to that! Your welding is very good so don't put yourself down! :wink: :D
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Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by 820Vitesse » Sun Jan 27, 2019 2:11 pm

Haha very kind but if you could see some of the many welds that dont go to plan it would be different.
Talking of welds I looked inside the exhaust manifold with a camera at the areas mirrors and light cannot reach, it is not good. I know this should be done before starting the conversion then might not have used this manifold.
Some of the welds have come right through to the inside, (not my welds) not good for flow, poor picture but you can just make it out. There is nothing I can do about these.

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Also some nasty little bits sticking up from the same joints pictured above but the opposite side of the tubing. I tried some flexible plumbing tools but could not touch them, these worry me that they could come off and enter the turbo.
I have ordered a roll of coarse emery cloth to try, these little tags are on the inside curve so hoping I can drag the emery cloth right through the manifold back and forth over them to break them off or rub them down

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Also closed the outlet end, filled it with hot water to check for leaks, found 3 or 4 pin holes and welded over those.

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Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Post by scoobyh123 » Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:59 pm

Maybe fit a mesh over the turbo inlet Jim? Just to be on the safe side as it were. Would have to be some sort of high temperature mesh though to cope with the exhaust temperatures.
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