Elliot350 Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 So the OCD clean freak stuff has still been happening in the engine bay. This time with the overhaul of the bonnet latch mechanism. It was removed from the car, stripped down and degreased, sand blasted and etch primed and finally finished in gloss black. The springs were cleaned and regreased before being reinstalled prior to refitting to the car. Stages of overhaul Finished product Before and after After this was completed it was time to fit my new mishimoto radiator and fan shroud, along with a full black silicone hose kit all supplied by Torqen. New rad and fans installed Some assorted pictures showing the black hoses, including a Rutland oil catch can set up in preparation for the turbo install. Last but not least the header tank was given a much needed scrub up! Hope you guys enjoy the progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot350 Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 To top off the recent updates, a little job that had been really niggling me was that with the strut brace installed I couldn't tighten or undo my password JDM oil cap. Out came the hacksaw and some neat modifications..... It just about wouldn't fit under!!!! Cut in half on the mould join line Now fits like a glove! Another job ticked off the list and no need to remove the brace when doing an oil change in order to remove the cap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomb Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Great progress mate. Can't wait to see the turbo installed What make is your strut brace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot350 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Hi guys, been a long time since I've updated this thread so it must be about time I put some new stuff up. Way back last year in September I took the car up the road to Sly at kaiser motors for a service and a couple of other bits. While it was there they fitted a Greddy sump, torqen undertray, new rear droplinks, carried out I believe a p3 service and sorted an MOT out. Top work by the guys! Heres a few progress pictures, car on the lift and the guys in action. after a bit of TLC and progress the car then sat in the garage again for much of the winter without much being done. Having fitted a single exit ISR exhaust on the car it was crying out for a bumper tuck, I understand single exit isn't to many Zedders tastes but I'm quite a fan, and like the JDM look that it gives the car; which I'm kind of going for. More to come guys! Cheers Elliot Edited October 24, 2017 by Elliot350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot350 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) After having a broken A pillar window trim for the best part of two years and having no window rubber installed on the passenger side it was time to drop her off with my mate to get it sorted. While it was there I decided to have the windscreen scuttle painted black along with the battery and brake covers freshened up at the same time. Along with some smooth caps to complete the look in the engine bay. First off all plastics were prepared, adhesion promoter applied and primed and guide coated ready for more flatting! once the guide coat had been flatted back they were ready to be painted in 2k solid gloss black.... The battery and brake reservoir covers were painted body colour to break up the black a little. Am over the moon with the finish and completed look. No need for any back to black silicone spray anymore!! Cheers Elliot Edited October 24, 2017 by Elliot350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot350 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Please excuse all the posts, the way of posting photos to forums seems to get harder and harder!! Last but not least have some pictures of the engine bay as it stands. Coolant hoses are due to be changed as they have gone funny (toxic Nissan fluids!). Am pleased with under the bonnet now, in my opinion is close to how I think it should have looked from factory. Let me know what you all think. Cheers Elliot Edited October 24, 2017 by Elliot350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 painted scuttle panels look really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Looks super clean!! I like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot350 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, buster said: painted scuttle panels look really good I hate textured plastics, on most of my cars have had the scuttle painted along with most other plastics lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot350 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) A little more preparation getting ready for eventual turbo install have mounted the FPR to the back of the fire wall. Hoping to get the return line run and modifed bucket fitted soon. The front chain cover was looking really 'brown' and tired; bit of elbow grease with some steel wool and wire brush has cleaned it up a little. Unless the engine ever gets removed it will most probably stay as is, otherwise I'd love to get it painted up! Edited October 24, 2017 by Elliot350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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