RobDon's Leon -

[RobDon]

It has the fitting to take an oil level sensor yes, pic here:

If you need an actual oil level sensor I can give you mine as I'm not using it anymore.

I've submitted an ad in the for sale section for it.

 

[SeatDanny]

very nice

 

[Willie]

He must have edited it - lol, he asked if the BDM one was for sale!!!

The INA one is now for sale, £200 + £10 postage, will put it in the for sale section later.

That is a huge bargain for someone

 

[RobDon]

Yes it is, I need it moved on quickly hence a very low price.

 

[Willie]

If I didn't have an expensive time ahead of me I'd have it off your hands.

 

[RobDon]

Well my JBS manifold arrived today, so all that's left to arrive is the 034/INA Kevlar timing belt and I can complete the rebuild.

I got the lower temp fan switch and thermostat installed now so that's another small job done.

 

[Damoegan]

Whats your thoughts of the new mani, Rob?

 

[RobDon]

First impressions are that it is very well made, very sturdy, good design, very smooth both inside and out. It's easier to get at the nuts to fit to the head too, alot easier than my previous ATP and TIG-ART manifolds. Will get some pics up over the weekend if poss. I'm fitting it to the head before I put the head back on the car, easier to get at the nuts with it on the bench.

 

[wild willy]

Did your pins fit the IE rods ok or did they need easing a little, also how was the clearance of the big ends on the bearings, that procedure appears a little complicated (using the plasti gauge etc).

 

[RobDon]

Pins went in fine, they are a good snug fit but not overly tight or loose, just right. Clearance was within spec so it's all good.

 

[Feel]

I don't know what it'll prove, but stick a magnet on th JBS Manni, would you...

 

[Damoegan]

I don't know what it'll prove, but stick a magnet on th JBS Manni, would you...

There not stainless I dont think, Phil.

 

[m0rk]

I don't know what it'll prove, but stick a magnet on th JBS Manni, would you...

That the magnet is broken?

 

[Feel]

There not stainless I dont think, Phil.

No, I know they're not stainless, just wondering what it's cast out of. I dunno what a "good quality" one is cast out of (high nickel content, I suspect), but if Robbie can try a magnet now, while the manni's off the car, it'll be easier.

That the magnet is broken?

Finished the house yet?

 

[RobDon]

This is on the JBS website:

"JBS has spent a great deal of time researching the latest high temperature resistant cast steels. These cast steels have a high nickel content, having the following properties makes them ideal for our performance manifolds: resistance to corrosion, resistance to oxidisation and high temperatures (up to 1050 oC), resistance to wear and erosion."

 

[RobDon]

Got another job done today, the oil filter relocation kit installed. Makes changing oil filters alot easier now, can even change it without having to jack the car up! The oil should run a little cooler too due to the filter being in a place where it gets a flow of fresh cool air now.

Couple of pics of the Backdraft baffled sump:

 

[Ibiza125]

Where did you get the oil filter relocation from rob? And how much was it if you don't mind me asking? Wouldn't mind getting one as they are a PIA to change! Which would mean I would also change my oil more often

Looks brilliant by the way! I was tempted to buy your INA sump off you but then I hit a dead deer on the road yesterday and brought it back to me how easy it would be to smash it...

 

[RobDon]

You can get all the bits from Merlin Motorsport, there are some kits on ebay too. Not very expensive to do, the remote filter head is £20, take off plate is £16, etc..

http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/O....html?osCsid=34490e0a2bf1760310119bffd2210529

 

[INA]

doesn't bolt to the gearbox.

Does not need to.
The gearbox support is only to provide closure for debris going into the flywheel.
The M7 bolts used to secure the pan do not really provide any sort of support for the gearbox mate.
Sorry to hear you wont be running the pan.

 

[Shaunyboy]

what did you clean the pistons with? and the block just wet and dry?