GMballistic Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 That could be the case, it could also be the case that I haven't tightened it properly so it might be sitting raised but I'm pretty sure I did. I don't have an engine damper and I may look in to them but if no one else has this issue it means something is wrong with my set up so I need to take another look. You did put the strut brace spacers UNDER the strut brace right?!! Quote
mouthwash Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 That could be the case, it could also be the case that I haven't tightened it properly so it might be sitting raised but I'm pretty sure I did. I don't have an engine damper and I may look in to them but if no one else has this issue it means something is wrong with my set up so I need to take another look. You did put the strut brace spacers UNDER the strut brace right?!! Yes of course I did I meant the plenum Quote
GMballistic Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Hopefully you'll get to the bottom of it, ...if not I'm sure the guys could have a look when fitting the charger. Quote
mouthwash Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 Yeah from having a read around it looks like I might have adjusted the strut bar so the two ends are a bit too close together, I'll unwind it a bit and see if that improves the situation. Quote
Wasso Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Its a rare occurance and due to either pulling or pushing the strut tension too much. Sounds like you're pulling the tension and thus reducing the height of the bar in the middle hence the knocking. As long as you've got the strut spacers under the feet and a sensible amount of tension on the strut you should be fine. Loving the Jam Sandwich BTW 1 Quote
mouthwash Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 Cheers Wasso, I'm pretty sure that's what I done as I remember shortening the strut bar.. Nice to know it's something easy (and the middle of the strut bar is almost touching the plenum, like 1 or 2mm away). Quote
Wasso Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Eeeek that's a tad close to be fair. Set strut bar on their mounting place with no tension and ensure alignment for the bolts and nuts. Once you're happy its nestling comfortably then increase tension but don't over do it. As long as the strut bar doesn't move when you're hammering it round a race track there's zero movement. You don't want to pull or push the tension so that the bar is changing shape so to speak. I'll let you know shortly the gap between my plenum and oem strut at the lowest point. 1 Quote
mouthwash Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 Yeah I think it was because when I was putting it on with the spacers it didn't line up with the holes correctly so I tightened it... Maybe a bit too much this time. Cheers Wasso, that would be good Quote
Wasso Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Okay I've got about 5-6mm clearance and no running on the hood. So I'd say something is wrong somewhere? Take your time and make sure everything sits right before any tightening. 1 Quote
mouthwash Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 Cheers for looking Wasso, I'll go and have another play about I think I know what I've done wrong Quote
mouthwash Posted July 16, 2014 Author Posted July 16, 2014 Adjusted and fixed... I think, didn't do it again on my 2 hour journey today. Quote
GMballistic Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Adjusted and fixed... I think, didn't do it again on my 2 hour journey today. Good news then. Have you got that Gates belt from the US yet then? Only 10 days till D-day isn't it? Quote
mouthwash Posted July 16, 2014 Author Posted July 16, 2014 It hasn't arrived yet but it was between yesterday and the 24th... So hopefully it'll be here in time Kaiser Motor for an alignment this Friday. 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 ^^ Cool ~ fingers crossed it arrives in time. Quote
mouthwash Posted July 17, 2014 Author Posted July 17, 2014 Glad its all sorted, do you know what it was? Yeah, I had over adjusted the strut bar as I wanted it to line up neatly with the holes.. It turns out that was a bad idea so I put it back to its original length and bobs your uncle, 5mm gap when cold Quote
mouthwash Posted July 21, 2014 Author Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Some advice for those amateur mechanics out there that want to try and fit their own decats. Don't. I managed to get one on in about 4/5 hours and promptly gave up, it was the most arse aids thing I've tried to do on a car. Edited July 21, 2014 by mouthwash Quote
pjf1985 Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Some advice for those amateur mechanics out there that want to try and fit their own decats. Don't. I managed to get one on in about 4/5 hours and promptly gave up, it was the most arse aids thing I've tried to do on a car. Why was it so difficult? Planning on fitting mine myself Quote
mouthwash Posted July 21, 2014 Author Posted July 21, 2014 Well, if you've got a trolley jack and a limited number of tools like myself then getting to a few of the bolts is a total, total pain in the arse. Okay, I think the fact that I was doing it in 30 degree heat didn't help but it was far more hassle than it was worth.. I'd rather do a few hours over time at work and pay someone to do it next time. 1 Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 No need for good luck, done in 24 hours, all running fine, going to tuning tomorrow! Will stick some photos later on, I'm still knackered 3 Quote
Darren-B Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Good luck today. You don't need luck when the Zboosters are at hand 3 Quote
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