My new RX3 and restoration

steve garbutt · February 24, 2011, 10:47:37 PM

Also managed to secure an elford turbo engine from Grant Monkhouse this week so im possibly going to be fitting this into the RX3.

Should still be oldschool but a little quicker.

Grant Monkhouse · February 24, 2011, 11:54:09 PM

Looking really good steve, good to see you have found some spare time to do a little bit.

It\'s still an old school no matter what type of rotary is in it, that includes bridge port turbos!:Giggle:Giggle:Giggle

steve garbutt · February 25, 2011, 12:51:31 AM

Quote from: Grant Monkhouse;745371Looking really good steve, good to see you have found some spare time to do a little bit.

It\'s still an old school no matter what type of rotary is in it, that includes bridge port turbos!:Giggle:Giggle:Giggle

Your Rx4 is going to be mental mate :Thumbs-up

Grant Monkhouse · February 25, 2011, 11:58:52 AM

Sure is, I don\'t think I can think of how much faster it is going to be than the FD though? My twins are fast, is a single going to be a lot faster? I know the chassis are different, FD is a sports/race car, RX4 is a luxury/sports. Hopefully be good with how much I will have lowered it by.

dubber91 · February 25, 2011, 07:14:40 PM

chaps, just FYI - If you need a stronger diff MGB axles are practically a straight swap......

steve garbutt · February 25, 2011, 07:19:45 PM

Quote from: dubber91;745497chaps, just FYI - If you need a stronger diff MGB axles are practically a straight swap......

Cheers :Thumbs-up
Think grants sorted diff wise as hes putting down a lot more power.
If my diff duznt cope with the ETL tubby then maybe ill have to look for a bit of an upgrade.
Mine is only going to be a street car so dont think im going to punish it much.
Although my foot is heavy :rollin

steve garbutt · February 27, 2011, 04:42:10 PM

Saturday left me with an hour to spare to put the rear to rear brake lines and new shockers on.

Rivalrx · February 27, 2011, 04:43:52 PM

Nice work! I need to get to my garage now!!!!

steve garbutt · February 28, 2011, 08:09:15 PM

Quote from: Rivalrx;745897Nice work! I need to get to my garage now!!!!

If your anything like me then time is the hardest thing to find to do these jobs.

steve garbutt · February 28, 2011, 08:29:01 PM

Managed to get underneath the car today
After striping out brake lines and cables and fuel line, i was pleasantly surprised by how structurally sound it was.
Did lots of poking with a small screwdriver to get hard to reach rust and rubbing with a wire brush to find everything was totally intact and just needs cleaning up and treating.
Lots more to clean underneath before sandblasting and painting.

steve garbutt · February 28, 2011, 08:35:13 PM

Old brake lines/cables and fuel lines stripped out, fuel lines looked in good condition but brake lines hadn\'t weather very well.
Stripped them all out anyway and will be replaced with new.

steve garbutt · February 28, 2011, 08:42:07 PM

Started cleaning the front suspension and again found them to be in great condition.
Even the shockers are good to use again, but im going to replace with new inserts so i dont have to strip them again in the near future.
As can be see even the rubber shock cover was in fantastic condition

Grant Monkhouse · February 28, 2011, 09:50:05 PM

Looking good Steve, you may end up getting yours back together before i get mine done! argh, better get my finger out!!

steve garbutt · February 28, 2011, 09:53:53 PM

Quote from: Grant Monkhouse;746183Looking good Steve, you may end up getting yours back together before i get mine done! argh, better get my finger out!!

Come on mate we need these Oldschool motors on the road, there aint enough round these parts

Grant Monkhouse · February 28, 2011, 10:37:54 PM

I know, just need to redrill half shafts, and get the front hubs cut then the rest will be east, bit of painting to do but thats a days job.

When are you thinking of picking the engine up?