Platinum FR - wolf in sheeps clothing

[bruceR]

Removed the EGR valve for a quick clean, removed the rocker cover to check the condition of camshaft lobes & lifters - thank the wee man above that they looked OK
Refitted rocker cover with new gasket (torqued to 10Nm). Refitted the EGR valve and pipework.
Dropped the old sump off and removed the oil pick-up pipe, replaced it with new pipe.
Drew around old sump on cardboard to see if there is a difference with the new sump then refitted the old sump with a couple of bolts.
Turns out that there are a couple of areas need fettling back so dressed back with Dremmel.
Need to get oil next ………

 

[carl0s]

I read this and think I should have bought a Leon instead of my Ibiza!

 

[bruceR]

I read this and think I should have bought a Leon instead of my Ibiza!

Cheers mate but you can end up with a cracking Ibiza, there are a few members on here with very tidy and also some manic Ibizas

 

[bruceR]

So today as the weather is good I fitted my new shallow sump

All bolts torqued (15Nm for small & 45Nm for 3off big ones)
Topped up with 4.5L of Quantum Platinum 5W40, let it settle for 20mins then checked level
Tentatively stared her up............................no lights and sounded OK
Will give her a run later when the gasket sealant has cured a bit more
Let's just say I'm a happy man at the moment, so fingers crossed all will be well

 

[bruceR]

Just been out for a quick spin and no funny noises or smoking so seems I dodged a bullet

 

[mickyushleonfr]

just read through your thread, very nice example mate looks mint! .. Ive got a FR myself and will be getting a full miltek system, was just wondering is it loud with it being non resonanted?

 

[bruceR]

Cheers Micky, always good to get praise like that
The non res is not that noisy, in fact I didn't notice any difference

 

[mickyushleonfr]

Oh is it thats good then , im just after the gains , didnt want my car to sound like a tank lol! Cheers.

 

[bruceR]

Took delivery of this:

£40 from ebay, nice

Today I had to wait for the rain to clear then half an hour later it was fitted and set-up
Tested all gears working
Went for a test drive and must admit it will take a bit of getting used to but it defo makes a difference with shorter gear changes and feels more solid / tighter.

 

[bruceR]

Ordered a couple of things with the first arriving today

Just need to clean up the bay now

 

[bruceR]

A couple of random pics after a clean last wekk

 

[LCsTed]

So want the same exhaust for mine...bonus can't come soon enough!

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[bruceR]

So want the same exhaust for mine...bonus can't come soon enough!

Go for it! much better than standard in all ways.
I was going to go the whole hog and get the downpipe but my trusted Tuner persuaded me to wait until my CAT falls off !!!!!!!!

 

[bruceR]

So the front brakes have been juddering for a couple of weeks so decided it was time to replace them.
Old set-up: EBC Ultimax + Ferrodo DS2500
New set-up: Brembo Max + Pagid

Just need to be gentle and bed them in

 

[bruceR]

Fitted:

Gave her a good clean & polish inside followed by a clean/Tardis soak & clean/clay bar/dry then 2 coats of Meguires wax on the outside:

Then the bl**dy rain came on , but at least I had this:

 

[bruceR]

Replaced a few 10mm bolts/washers with new cap screws & blue anodised washers, just to bring a wee bit of colour into the engine bay
From ebay, item number: 151506602895

 

[LCsTed]

I need to get some more of them for mine. They do look good

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[Daniel M]

Liking the new nuts/washers etc.

 

[BangorGav]

car looks stone mint dude! credit to you!

 

[bruceR]

Cheers man, just trying to keep it in as good a condition as possible now.