- Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:31 pm
#96095
Time to start my project on my EG! For those who don't know already, I purchased one not too long ago off of ebay, which had an engine conversion from a 1.5 LSI Auto to a 1.6 VTEC Manual (D16Z6 engine).
I'll post up a few pictures which were the ones used to advertise as I haven't actually taken any myself due to camera issues heh. The car looks red'er in the flesh;
Bodywork needs touching up and on my journey home, I got half way then had to be AA'ed home. Not a good start. The top hose from the rad to the engine blew.
Went through the correct procedure in re-filling the rad and have done this countless times with help and have also had a few pair of eyes take a look at it and helped me to resolve this problem and what may of caused it (thx Spence!) and my water level continues to fall.
Sadly the worst case scenario is the problem I have, my head gasket has gone. Took it to a local garage and had a sniff test done on it and it turns out that the exhaust is flowing through the cooling system as well. So, few things need to be put right and stable before I spend cash on modifications.
No harm, however, in obtaining a few peoples advice and opinions. I'm looking to do a full respray to the car, I was thinking a gray colour, specifically I don't know what gray yet. I have a budget for this though, I'm willing to prep the car to be ready for a spray, all I want is someone who can obtain the paint and do a good spray job for a decent price. Budget being around £800-£1000. Obviously less if possible but possibly not a chance in hell. I wondered if anyone here has the skills to do the job, or know anyone with the skills that is happy to come to an agreement? :p
I've also had thoughts about keeping it red, but it'll need re-spraying in any case after a panel beater has been at the bodywork so...
Anyways, this is going to be an on-going project, look forward to peoples comments as I progress, I know there isn't much to go on now, but hopefully this weekend I can provide more detailed pictures and give you a much better idea on what I hope to accomplish with my EG. The image of the transformation in my head is niice, just need to throw cash at it ... just you wait ;)
Thanks,
Paul
I'll post up a few pictures which were the ones used to advertise as I haven't actually taken any myself due to camera issues heh. The car looks red'er in the flesh;
Bodywork needs touching up and on my journey home, I got half way then had to be AA'ed home. Not a good start. The top hose from the rad to the engine blew.
Went through the correct procedure in re-filling the rad and have done this countless times with help and have also had a few pair of eyes take a look at it and helped me to resolve this problem and what may of caused it (thx Spence!) and my water level continues to fall.
Sadly the worst case scenario is the problem I have, my head gasket has gone. Took it to a local garage and had a sniff test done on it and it turns out that the exhaust is flowing through the cooling system as well. So, few things need to be put right and stable before I spend cash on modifications.
No harm, however, in obtaining a few peoples advice and opinions. I'm looking to do a full respray to the car, I was thinking a gray colour, specifically I don't know what gray yet. I have a budget for this though, I'm willing to prep the car to be ready for a spray, all I want is someone who can obtain the paint and do a good spray job for a decent price. Budget being around £800-£1000. Obviously less if possible but possibly not a chance in hell. I wondered if anyone here has the skills to do the job, or know anyone with the skills that is happy to come to an agreement? :p
I've also had thoughts about keeping it red, but it'll need re-spraying in any case after a panel beater has been at the bodywork so...
Anyways, this is going to be an on-going project, look forward to peoples comments as I progress, I know there isn't much to go on now, but hopefully this weekend I can provide more detailed pictures and give you a much better idea on what I hope to accomplish with my EG. The image of the transformation in my head is niice, just need to throw cash at it ... just you wait ;)
Thanks,
Paul
Damn that paint looks Fresh!!! 
