entwistlecymru Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 The powercap is this hat I've got with a huge fan on and...........only jokin'. Its a little gubbins that replaces the airbox and should improve breathing a bit. I ain't bothering with a foglight - as far as I can tell its not a legal requirement (it was an optional extra) and the original pair looked ugly as sin hanging from the bumper. 79 SRB coupe - anyone know what a B230FT is?, 79 Cav saloon - 16v sleeper, 1986 GT/E hatch in red street camo colour scheme, 198? GT/E hatch - building from a bare shell to factory spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Well, it's been a while since I updated this even though work was still on going. I booked the car in with a mate to finish off the engine electrics and give the car it's 1st run. To cut a long story short there were a lot of niggly jobs to do so it took a while, but: I got a phonecall today for me to come and collect it. Great I thought! I got there and Vince started it up and it sounded sweet as a nut, but as soon as he revved it a really nasty knocking sound started [!][xx(][] We reckon its spun a shell or something so it's an engine out and bottom end strip down now. F**KIN' HELL! The annoying thing is I had the sump off to fit ARP bolts but cos they were a straight swap I didn't bother checking anything else. I wish I bloody well had now! Does anyone know of somewhere I can get a complete 16v bottom end off the shelf for a reasonable fee? OMOC #5826..... 79 SRB coupe - 'interesting project', 79 Cav saloon - 16v sleeper, 1989 Senator CD - I've been converted! But it's for sale! Yakshimash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 My first vax was a mk1 1300 and i like yours a LOT[8D] I loved my 4 door cav Oh i'm soooooo tempted to get the missus mk1 cav 2 door back and do something to it You could pick up a full xe for next to nothing on ebay and put that in? Kev OMOC 4076 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 [][][][][][][] gutted for you Chris, stick at it tho! I'll buy you a pint at the next meet to help drown sorrows! South Wales Rep OMOC 5643 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavtastic Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Very nice car you have there, did you paint it, red with a black vinyl roof looks cool. Bet you are going to eat Barry boy's for dinner[8D] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Darren, you buy everyone a pint at the meets - that's your job as our trusty area rep [] Yup. Painted at home in my garage with some expert guidance! The vinyl roof is a big no no. Looks cool but it was a pain to do. As was the sun roof - I just can't get it sealing properly. As for Barry boys, I've been toying with a Mini supercharger now that it needs a bottom end rebuild. Just a set of low comp pistons and it'll be boost away [] OMOC #5826..... 79 SRB coupe - 'interesting project', 79 Cav saloon - 16v sleeper, 1989 Senator CD - I've been converted! But it's for sale! Yakshimash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Car is now for sale. See Classifieds OMOC #5826..... 79 SRB coupe - 'interesting project', 79 Cav saloon - 16v sleeper FOR SALE, Yakshimash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Engine is for sale - classifieds and eBay. Dumping the boring old valver for a newer, bigger, faster, Västerbotten (go figure) flavoured lump OMOC #5826..... 79 SRB coupe - 'interesting project', 79 Cav saloon - 'another interesting project', 1993 Senator 24v. Yakshimash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 hmmm...I think he's trying to sell his engine[][] South Wales Rep OMOC 5643 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I think he's smoking something dodgy...[][][] Crazy Fool [][][] Mick OMOC 5924 1981 Manta B Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 That'll be the paint fumes - been painting bits of the Renault 4 Gordini Turbo today. Jeez my head hurts [xx(] If only you lot knew what engine I've got lined up [8D][8D][8D] Hopefully fitting it WILL mean the car will be at Billing [][][] Have I said that before? OMOC #5826..... 79 SRB coupe - 'interesting project', 79 Cav saloon - 'another interesting project', 1993 Senator 24v. Yakshimash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 "If only you lot knew what engine I've got lined up" 1.6 CIH?[)] Cheers, Joe. Please log into this site from the Home page folks. It helps to keep it as the first Manta site listed on Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 1256 OHC actually. For insurance purposes you understand OMOC #5826..... 79 SRB coupe - 'interesting project', 79 Cav saloon - 'another interesting project', 1993 Senator 24v. Yakshimash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Would appear its getting a SEH fitted soon...[] The one that I happen to have sat here doing nothing... Mick OMOC 5924 1981 Manta B Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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