time for winter upgrades Gt1752
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Thanks for your kind remarks guys

Andy nala is right on the van there's a box section which as the nuts inside it. Thanks anyway.

Craig

my mini van http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=448248

Every day's a school day

I agree for us all mate

Craig

my mini van http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=448248

Hi Wile E. Coyote
The paint is 2k

I use the clear plastic tube for round all the pipes from BQ

The jig is from ebay and yes mate it was not nice all I could think was how much work I would have to do if it landed on the roof lol


What type of paint have you sprayed it with ?

P.S. Did you put that rubber hose pipe over the Fuel/Brake pipes to protect them where the clips are ?

P.P.S I want that jig to do mine ! Do you mind me asking where you got it from ? bet it was nerve racking rolling it over for the first time

Edited by dig-mini on 12th Mar, 2012.

Craig

my mini van http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=448248

On 12th Mar, 2012 Wile E. Coyote said:
Looking great budd ! I really do like those clips as well !

What type of paint have you sprayed it with ?

P.S. Did you put that rubber hose pipe over the Fuel/Brake pipes to protect them where the clips are ?

P.P.S I want that jig to do mine ! Do you mind me asking where you got it from ? bet it was nerve racking rolling it over for the first time

Main Build
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Thanks Craig

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

Been working on the tank, I'm going to put the pump in the tank and some baffles in there

here's where I started





going take the sender from this old tank and fit it into mine to get the wires out of the tank from the pump







removed the bracket to hold the sender in

putting some baffles in to try stop the pump running dry on cornering







put baffles both sides of where the pump is going to sit and kept them tight to hold the fuel for longer in this area

here's where the pump is going to sit



the modified fuel sender





got the bracket spot welded in place and hole cut into the tank





the copper pipe in the bottom is the return fuel pipe which is going right in under the fuel pickup to help keep the pump fueled



wires crimped to the pump and feed pipe in place





the return going back into the tank



going on is the lid that I can remove if the pump wants replacing



There you going a small update

Craig

my mini van http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=448248

Got the all painted now and ready to fit.





The rear brakes are nearly finished all part from a adjustable brake valve which I've decided under the back some where near the tee peace
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320848521564?ssP...49#ht_502wt_698







Turned the van over and took the filler neck out of the side, going to see if I can have it chromed



It was powder coated so I've burnt all the coating off and going to nip it tomorrow if I have time.





It looks like what was a few upgrades as turned into a full rebuild of the car. The next thing is I'm going to build a new wiring loom.

Edited by dig-mini on 25th Mar, 2012.

Craig

my mini van http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=448248

So this is why you have been quiet on here :)

Been busy in the garage :) all looking food Craig. :)

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

Nice job on the tank - what is the pump off?

Rest of it looks really good - can't be far off now!

Thanks mate the pump is from ford KA

Craig

my mini van http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=448248

Any update for us Craig

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

Great build thread. i got a chrome filler nech for a van once in a box of gear i aquired. I never fitted it to mine and think i gave it away but did look different. Good luck nd look forward to an update

My small bore turbo project http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=473901

Any news Craig, you got back into the swing of things yet ?

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

Hi Jamie been working away so progress as been slow. I have got a few bits done so I'll put some pics up soon.

Craig

my mini van http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=448248

Here's the wiring starting to go in



Imake a loom for the MJ so its exasperate from the main loom



I've drilled the pot joint ready for the and put a stud in for the speed censer





made this as well for the switch panel







put the tank back on too

Craig

my mini van http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=448248

bracket made for the mj sensor.

Craig

my mini van http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=448248

Fitting this inside





boss for the lamber censer



tig it in













brakes are going back together





petrol lines to the reg in place

Craig

my mini van http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=448248

Looking good Craig., I got my engine in last week, my bulkhead box is much bigger than yours, my actuator bracket fitted with plenty of room to spare.

Audi s4 b5 - 470bhp & 486ft lbs

On 30th Apr, 2012 Brett said:
yeah stick the bit in and give it a wobble

Yep seen it and its looking good now. how long before you get it started?

Hopefully this engine will not be coming back out

Craig

my mini van http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=448248

Are those disks sided, as in rotational or is it just me and it doesnt matter?

Seriously looks amazing though. Love the attention to detail on all the bulkhead connectors.

Very nice the connectors are made by you?

Pedro Silva

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Thanks for your comments the disc are sided but I can't see any left or right on them to say which side is which.

Craig

my mini van http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=448248

Looking good Craig. Is it going to be ready for the show in june?

The turbo build has finally started

On 13th May, 2012 sim_ou_nao said:

Yes i moved to the darkside

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