Dax's FD return to the road after 6 years sorned

Dax · December 14, 2016, 11:42:43 PM

Ah cheers mate hadn't even considered that and that would turn a pig of a job into a proper b@st@rd of a job lol, while we are on the subject of fuel what's a good option for upgrading the fuel pump? As I guess that's a worth while mod? Or is the standard one more than capable of running stock twins with higher boost?

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boosted · December 15, 2016, 07:27:13 AM

I put in Walbro 255 i think from Clive at MRP....more than capable just wanted to get a new 1 in there. Give Clive a bell.

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Dax · December 15, 2016, 07:32:20 AM

Cheers buddy I think I will, so how is your fleet running these days?

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boosted · December 15, 2016, 07:42:28 AM

Lol...where in money saving mode atmo to sort westy....as westy is dead...7 is fine apart from the sieve like oil leaks ha ha. 7 boost is all over the place since this weather got cooler so needs a looksee...but the rest of the support fleet the shogun n scooby have all been receiving attention i didnt have time for during summer months so its there time for tlc. Been doing few jobs for others so coffers are recovering....

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Dax · December 15, 2016, 10:17:55 AM

Yeah my 7 has an oil leak from the back but top of the engine somewhere I think, so i was thinking about overhauling the Rats nest during the winter months and while I am on see if I can find the source of the oil leak lol

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Dax · February 01, 2017, 01:49:47 PM

So I am bored and thinking of whats next to do with the car so I thought I am running a decat, and have been looking online and it seems that I don't need an air pump so as I don't require one anymore I have a couple of questions on what I should do?

Do I remove the Air pump completely or can I blank off the pipe work or will this cause issues? and if I did remove it do I just need to buy a smaller belt ( I have read this is not the best option as the water pump pulley does not get the contact required and also puts stress on the shaft bearings?) or do I need to buy an idler pulley? if so how does one of these fit/mount as I have found them fairly cheap on the web but they seem to just be the pulley, yet looking at the pineapple racing kit looks to come with a mounting bracket etc.

Just a little confused so any help/advice would be great also while I am on is there anything else that could be removed or blanked off.

Cheers people

boosted · February 01, 2017, 07:05:11 PM

both my fd's came with the air pumps already deleted so i have not had todo mate and have no idea tbh....

Youll have to suss it out and update a recent how to.

Dax · February 01, 2017, 07:27:59 PM

Will do buddy Cheers

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Dax · February 01, 2017, 08:03:50 PM

John if yours is already done can I ask pulley wise what's in place or not as the case my be have you a pic of how your belts are routed?

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boosted · February 02, 2017, 04:52:59 AM

Will do mate ill get a piccy but basically, e shaft, water pump via an underdrive pulley round the alternator and down to e shaft again...thats it. I have no power steering either.

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neil_jdmr · February 02, 2017, 01:56:18 PM

I bought an Idler pully from dm motorsport to allow the use of the original belt. Also for your fuel pump any of the upgraded ones are fine Walbro etc, I went for a bosch 044 personally, just remember you will need a map after or you will run extremely rich. I would group some parts together and get the map done with all parts fitted.

Dax · February 02, 2017, 01:59:28 PM

Cheers Neil, do I have to modify the hanger for the pump or is it direct replacement?

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neil_jdmr · February 04, 2017, 07:59:14 AM

Iirc it's a straight swap, but check as it was a while ago.

boosted · February 04, 2017, 05:00:27 PM

soz for delay first time out to garge for a few days

Dax · February 05, 2017, 12:21:20 AM

Cheers John, so you are using an underdrive water pump pulley, is that ribbed it looks it? And have you ever noticed it slip under stress or do you get higher temps at low revs? and to ensure the contact on the water pump pulley is the belt overly tight? Sorry for all the questions it's just there the problems a number of people have reported when not using the air pump idler pulley.

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