Alban\'s Elford Turbo Project

[alban1973]

Only the series 1 had drums as far as I know.

It has front and rear discs, so it must be either a series 2 or 3,  not really sure the difference between the two???


Got all my service items for it this week, pads, dist cap, leads, all the filters, fog light,  Not sure what plugs to run with the turbo, Any ideas!!!!    I

[mullins]

The series 2 has 4x110 stud pattern and the series 3 has 4x114.3

[alban1973]

Another update on the car..   Got my new oil cooler today, thanks to Kiwimazda.    So have now fitted that,put some antifreeze in, changed the oil again with the filter this time, now I know the engine works, done all the ignition system and fuel filter, I just need to work out the best plugs to use and I also will fit 2 new coils as one is cracked and arcs under load,  Everything else is now ready for the MOT, plates, Fog light, Pads. etc so I will see if my MOT garage has a slot tomorrow..

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The series 2 has 4x110 stud pattern and the series 3 has 4x114.3

Also series 2 had solid disc series 3 was vented

[alban1973]

Well,  The Elford is now back on the open road again :Giggle  7.30am this morning was the only MOT slot he had for the next few days or so, so I bit his hand off.    It failed drasticly! and I had to spend 1 minute adjusting the headlight aim..... :rollin.    I have just taxed it, and now am waiting for a new water pump to turn up, hopefully withinn the next hour or so, as the old one decided that is was not really wanting to be a water pump anymore but more of a water tap.....  I will try to tune it this afternoon It runs ok but on low revs (under 2200rpm) in a high gear it coughs and splutters a bit, and after over run it pops through the exhaust.  JOB done then I think... better get the miles clocked up on it and see what falls off :cool

[alban1973]

Well the car has now covered an uneventfull 300 miles.  It took a while for the correct water pump to turn up, but very cheap for a jap car @ £22+VAT.  so no more water leaks now.  got the plugs as well. Did not make a lot of difference to the tune of the engine it starts fine hot and cold and goes quite nicely but does vibreate at speed which I will investigate. steering is better than i thought it would be as I see people mention on here that their cars wander, But there is no free play in the box and it is very light at slow and parking speeds..  I did try to tune it up, but it had to be quite rich at tickover about 8% co for it to run well through the rev range.. I have now taken the carb off stripped it and ordered a rebulid kit and new needle so will see what difference that makes.....Hopefully for easter weekend......

[alban1973]

I got my SU carb rebuild kit just before easter, So got it all rebuilt for that weekend, new butterfly, spindal bushes and spindal, all new seals, and needle and jet.  It has transformed the car now.  I have covered over 650 miles without any drama, a few squeeks and rattles have materialised  the harshness at speed a calmed down a bit helped by getting the wheels balanced, The rear pads are rattling like mad so i have got new one to fit, I will also replace the pitted discs at the same time i think.  the exhaust mainifold was getting worse, so I have stripped the car tonight for the new gasket coming tomorrow. i also fitted a thermostat to see If it will run hotter.  i took pics last weekend of the finished product, well before i took it to bits again tonight...

[mpk490p]

looking good, could you take a picture of the dizzy with the pully on the leading timming mark? im trying to set mine up and it would really help if you have the time
thanks
mark

[alban1973]

I will do it tomorrow for you as i put it back together, Did you get my PM

[mpk490p]

got it left reply, thats a big help
thanks
Mark

[alban1973]

An update on the car.    I have covered over 3000 miles in it now, I have driven it locally and to various jap meet not so local. Went down to RS3 which was a good week end even tho I did have a stomach bug all week end and was not on best form. Even won a cup for the car. It has not missed a beat, always started, the only issues I have with it are the brake pad fixing anti rattle clips are all missing and it drives me mad, I have made some temp ones until i can find some, Mazda do not do them as a kit. Also after I fitted the new manifold gasket sometimes the turbo heat cover rubs on the servo making a horrid noise, so I will have to move the engine on the mounts at some point. The only real problem i had was on the way back from RS3 the clutch master cylinder decided to pack up, due to age and then the extream heat from the turbo on the prolonged drive.( I blame Grinder as he was having problems with his as well)  So i got a new one and it is as good as new.  Found a few pic of the carb rebuild.

[mpk490p]

Looking good i hope to have my weber 45 on the car within the next couple of month\'s now i have the lower manifold just got to find the time!!!

mark

[alban1973]

It would have been nice to have a proper chat with you an see the car at RS111, but then it poured down, and then you went soon after.   I\'m sure our paths will cross one day..

[mpk490p]

i know what you mea n there did\'nt seem much point in hanging around in the rain!!
i will be going to Peterborough at the end of July think there will be a big turn out again if the weathers ok

Mark

[Andreas]

any info on where getting the kit for overhauling the SU carb?