So I guess I owe it to you guys to put up some pictures of my car's reincarnation. Only some teasers for the time being, as the car is still almost just a registered shell - but more to come as progress is made :)
Thrash: Reincarnation
Thrash: Reincarnation
I have to say thank you to the lovely people of this forum. If it wasn't for you bloody lot, I would have given up on Starions long long ago. People always tell me I would have been much better off financially, but I would have missed out on some fantastic people, and also would have missed out on all the things i've learnt. Both of those are worth much much more :beer
So I guess I owe it to you guys to put up some pictures of my car's reincarnation. Only some teasers for the time being, as the car is still almost just a registered shell - but more to come as progress is made :)
So I guess I owe it to you guys to put up some pictures of my car's reincarnation. Only some teasers for the time being, as the car is still almost just a registered shell - but more to come as progress is made :)
quest wrote:don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lolWANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
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thanks guys :beer
You reckon it'll hold?
I also just realized that this pump is a Bosch 910, not an 044, so I might have to change that.
You reckon it'll hold?
I also just realized that this pump is a Bosch 910, not an 044, so I might have to change that.
quest wrote:don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lolWANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
Oldie, your suggestions are very much welcome! May I ask the reasoning behind having one only on the wastegate pipe?
Al, it holds with the clamp tightened, but this is stationary, and I don't want it coming apart when under the car and in motion... I don't quite understand what you mean clamping to the middle of the pump - I know that'd be better, but this is the closest I can get it, the fittings are in contact with the pump inlet within the rubber hose.. here are some closer pictures:
This is one of the surge tanks that JAS had batch made. There is an adapter fitting screwed into the tank, connected to a barbed fitting, to the rubber hose, to the fuel tank...
Al, it holds with the clamp tightened, but this is stationary, and I don't want it coming apart when under the car and in motion... I don't quite understand what you mean clamping to the middle of the pump - I know that'd be better, but this is the closest I can get it, the fittings are in contact with the pump inlet within the rubber hose.. here are some closer pictures:
This is one of the surge tanks that JAS had batch made. There is an adapter fitting screwed into the tank, connected to a barbed fitting, to the rubber hose, to the fuel tank...
quest wrote:don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lolWANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
According to my mate Mick from Exotic exhaust it helps prevent cracking due to different expansion rates :)
I must be slipping or getting old as I just noticed the slip joint :( so no braid needed :D
PS Are you going to get it ceramic coated as well?
I must be slipping or getting old as I just noticed the slip joint :( so no braid needed :D
PS Are you going to get it ceramic coated as well?
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Thats one of the tanks I had made all right :)
I just screwed the pump straight into the fitting on the tank. So the pump is tucked under the tank nicely and the clamp holts the outlet end.
I just screwed the pump straight into the fitting on the tank. So the pump is tucked under the tank nicely and the clamp holts the outlet end.
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Oldie, yes, I'm expecting to get it ceramic coated once i've decided if it needs to be altered or not
JAS, Originally when I had the shop put the surge tank in, they they had a fitting screwed into the tank that was much smaller in diameter than the pump inlet, and then a direct piece of hose to the pump inlet, and this caused a leak, as you can see from the condition of the tank. The shop reckoned it was the tank itself that was leaking, but i'm pretty sure this was the reason.
JAS, Originally when I had the shop put the surge tank in, they they had a fitting screwed into the tank that was much smaller in diameter than the pump inlet, and then a direct piece of hose to the pump inlet, and this caused a leak, as you can see from the condition of the tank. The shop reckoned it was the tank itself that was leaking, but i'm pretty sure this was the reason.
quest wrote:don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lolWANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
Just use a swivel fitting direct from the tank to the pump. Thats what I reccomend to all my customers.
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As above, if you can mount it further back it would be good.
Think about when holding a broom handle, there's less effort holding it horizontal in the middle than by holding one end. As the fuel outlet connects to another hose then the metal line, it will be prone to movement which could over time break the aluminium tab off.
Think about when holding a broom handle, there's less effort holding it horizontal in the middle than by holding one end. As the fuel outlet connects to another hose then the metal line, it will be prone to movement which could over time break the aluminium tab off.
yeah that's what i was worried about.. so..
That's looking a bit better, no? Thanks heaps to Aaron for organising the 044 pump, despite having much, much better things to do since since Wednesday morning ;)
Now I can finally clamp it up and put it all back in tomorrow, and maybe even get the car on her own four paws :D
That's looking a bit better, no? Thanks heaps to Aaron for organising the 044 pump, despite having much, much better things to do since since Wednesday morning ;)
Now I can finally clamp it up and put it all back in tomorrow, and maybe even get the car on her own four paws :D
quest wrote:don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lolWANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
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