Project R - C983YNC

[Ryncewind]

All 4 callipers striped and rebuild with new seals, sent disc's for skimming just got to wait for the new hose kit then i get the car back on the ramp to finish the welding, hope to get the car on the road this summer and do a couple of sprints,,

Can i ask where you got your seals from? I need to rebuild mine too!
Great work too, doing a top job!

[Daytona-Dave]

All 4 callipers striped and rebuild with new seals, sent disc's for skimming just got to wait for the new hose kit then i get the car back on the ramp to finish the welding, hope to get the car on the road this summer and do a couple of sprints,,

Can i ask where you got your seals from? I need to rebuild mine too!
Great work too, doing a top job!

sorry for the late reply being so busy, got them from rockautos

[Daytona-Dave]

Finally got the disc's back from being skimmed but can't complain when getting them done as a favour, so she is finally back on her feet and can get her back on the ramp to finish off the welding




Went to Tatton classic car show at the weekend and kept an eye out for an FB but non were to be found, not too disappointed as i came across an RX3 with a 13b which turns out to live just a few miles away from my house turns out he has a couple and a couple of FB's as well.




If any one could cast an eye over my two vids 1 cold start and 1 hot start and give me any pointers if everything seems OK the oil drops to about 10lb when hot on idle, excuse the wind nose didn't realize the fan blasted that much air around,

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Just one other thing the fan belt slips at about 5000rpm which i have read about when the air pump is removed, i have a twin belt pulley and belts or i have a gilmer belt kit which is the best to use, i do intend to use the car for the occasional sprint,

Many thanks Ray

[KiwiDave]

Check your belt tension and the viscous fan operation. If the fan won't slip on it's viscous fluid, it will put extra load on the belt(s) and will cause slippage at higher rpms.

I would go for twin belt setup over gilmer but that's purely a personal preference.

Oil pressure at idle seems a bit low. How old is the oil?

[Daytona-Dave]

Check your belt tension and the viscous fan operation. If the fan won't slip on it's viscous fluid, it will put extra load on the belt(s) and will cause slippage at higher rpms.

I would go for twin belt setup over gilmer but that's purely a personal preference.

Oil pressure at idle seems a bit low. How old is the oil?

Cheers thanks for the reply, i'll check the fan out and fit the twin belt set up.

I changed the oil and put in a 15/40 not too trusting on electrical gauges so i'll check it with a proper type

[KiwiDave]

Check your belt tension and the viscous fan operation. If the fan won't slip on it's viscous fluid, it will put extra load on the belt(s) and will cause slippage at higher rpms.

I would go for twin belt setup over gilmer but that's purely a personal preference.

Oil pressure at idle seems a bit low. How old is the oil?

Cheers thanks for the reply, i'll check the fan out and fit the twin belt set up.

I changed the oil and put in a 15/40 not too trusting on electrical gauges so i'll check it with a proper type

Oil press @ idle 14 to 54 psi
@3000 rpm 64 to 78 psi factory specs

[spirit r]

14 PSI @ idle there be a possibilty rear rotor bearing got to much play so you lost some pressure.(Attention).
You can also first check your oilpump,oil pressure valve, more easy, cause you would let your engine inside.
2 Belt fan like Dave.
nice Car congratulations
Thomas

[Daytona-Dave]

14 PSI @ idle there be a possibilty rear rotor bearing got to much play so you lost some pressure.(Attention).
You can also first check your oilpump,oil pressure valve, more easy, cause you would let your engine inside.
2 Belt fan like Dave.
nice Car congratulations
Thomas

Oh dear i'd best get it checked with a mechanical gauge, the engine sound sweet but still a bit unsure just what sounds good and things i should be listening for.

[TOOL]

Sounds fine.

The temp gauges arent known for being that accurate. I suspect oil pressure wont be either.

Check the sender hasnt been swapped.

[Daytona-Dave]

Had a couple of hours to spare today so finished of the n/s outrigger, will try to get around to checking the oil pressure with the mechanical gauge this weekend.