Markiebabes Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 No worries Carl good to get it all done today 😬 and not as hard as we thought John Hope you get the gearbox back quickly so we can put it all back in early next week 😬 thanks for keeping us topped up with tea Mark 7 Webshots here R400 😬 pure fun ( more so with Aero fitted ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Great guys to work with *thumbup* Thanks for your help and healthy eating too. Sump and a few other bits fitted and of to Road and Race tommorow to have the gearbox refreshed. New clutch center plate and CRB ready to go on although the old ceter plate looked little worn even after 35k miles however the Old CRB was noisey when spun by hand so good to have a replacement Thanks for info Paul thats put my mind at rest. I think the Verniers sit futher away from the hesd than the originals by about 3.0 mm due to the two piece design. Off to have a hot bath and a beer 😬 😬 John *wavey* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 If you are upgrading your engine over 200bhp be sure to use a Helix uprated clutch cover. Or you'll only be replacing it again quite soon. I'm not so sure about the "also that starter motor bolt that is up against the drivers footwell" comment. In 16 year of VX ownership on a car which had rather more than its fair share of "engine outs" I never recall this particular issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.russell Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Arnie im not alone struggling with the top bell housing - engine - starter bolt here see comment from Roger and Alex Kevin R black(but sometimes orange)-ali HPC here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 I removed the engine and box together but used 4 lifting eyes instead of the existing 2 attached to a load leveler/ tilt device (thanks Carl ),so no problem with starter bolt this way . Arnie did you only break clutches with extreme use or do I realy need to fork out more for the uprated version 🤔 Dropped of the box at Road and Race yesterday and looked at the new Titan limited slip diff being assembled on the bench John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 BIO, The std clutch cover has broken on many cars, not just mine. The failure point is the spring steel drive straps around the edge. The Helix clutch uses 4 plies, where as OEM spec is only 2. There is no difference in pedal load. As to the top starter bolt, this is easily accessed using a 10mm 1/2 drive allen key on a pair of 12" extensions, from the front of the engine. As pointed out in Rogers post, the two bolts at the top of the bellhousing are harder, especially on the dry sump engine. The same 10mm 1/2 drive allen key ( the type whihc come in a set with 1 socket and interchangable bits) combines with a 10mm ratchet ring spanner, work best here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combine Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 What power output will the engine be when its back in John ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Thanks Arnie I will order a replacement uprated cover The original cover only has a one leaf sping around the edges I have a used ally rad (from a R300) to replace my heavy Cov Rad type but have noticed that the depth is only 40mm at the finned section and the original is 60mm and also the pipes are in a slightly differant position ☹️ Will this rad have enough ccoling capacity and fit ok to the 'J' tube. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Hi Combine Power should be 225bhp according to SBD (with a decent exhaust system) another problem to overcome ☹️ John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combine Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Check with Dave 21p about the exhaust as you could get discount from powerspeed , I'm hoping to get a good deal from them with seven club B buy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 BIO, I ran the same small ally rad on my 300bhp VX car - no problems. Be sure you have an 82 deg stat though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.russell Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Arnie it was the two bolts at the top of the bell housing, one of which also secures the starter. i found that the 10mm hex bit and spanner was the best option, but it was awkward and i thought it worthy of a comment as it was not a straight forward allen key job. perhaps i should leave the advice for the ones with more engine out experience in the future 😬 Kevin R black(but sometimes orange)-ali HPC here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Kev, We are not talking about the same bolts. The two of bolts at the top of the bellhousing screw into the engine black from the gearbox side right? Surely you are talking of the uppermost bolt which screws into the bellhousing from the engine side below the #4 inlet port? *confused* *confused* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.russell Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 you have me wondering now Arnie , pretty sure the bolt passed through the bellhousing and the block from the rear and screwed into the starter motor, i will check in the morning. Kevin R black(but sometimes orange)-ali HPC here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.russell Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 just looking at some old pictures of my engine out on the car and the hole in the engine block above the starter hole does seem to have a sleeve pressed into it and doent look like it is threaded Kevin R black(but sometimes orange)-ali HPC here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Arnie do you mean a cool running thermostat Also what fan switch...87-92 or the lower switch on one 🤔 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Bio, Yes Stat from Calibra Turbo - 82 deg. Fan switch is OK at 92 deg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Thanks Arnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I have the part number as 90486126 ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thanks ECR have ordered online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Have now fitted a uprated Helix clutch cover (it has a 3 ply strap) and AP racing center plate supplied by SBD all aligned correctly thanks to a special tool from Mad Hatter Awaiting the gearbox.. being refreshed by Road and Race and some gaskets and other bits then engine in time Will it ever live again 🤔 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyH Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 John, Being of a highly untechnical nature I rarely read Tech Talk so have just seen this thread. Do you want a hand this coming weekend? Can be available Saturday or Sunday. Have tools, can make tea, fetch, carry and generally make an ar$e of myself *thumbup* I'd be pleased to help, you've done more than enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.russell Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 mines nearly ready to go back in 😬 here Kevin R black(but sometimes orange)-ali HPC here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi Roy...Just waiting to collect gearbox from Road and Race. It's finished but have got to find some time to collect it ☹️ Will give you a call next week when it's ready to go back in Kevin ...Exhaust looks great John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiebabes Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 John oooh nearly there 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 lets hope the weather clears up so we can get out for a blat Mark 7 Webshots here R400 😬 pure fun ( more so with Aero fitted ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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