General Doc Orange Peel Barchetta project

[docorangepeel]

I will be placing an order for a new Radiator first thing tomorrow. Back to polishing that engine cover again hehehe . The F1 is on today so I think i will sit down infront of the TV and polish the cover at the same time.

 

[docorangepeel]

he doc, dont you need CCC's ? Or did you coilovers come with camber adjustment kits?

The kit has the camber change built in but I still had the wheels all done to make sure everything was as it should be. (17" brand new rubber went on the B so I was not taking any chances).

 

[docorangepeel]

Another 3 hours polishing the engine cover today but its almost done. :slayer:

 

[KC3]

The cover has come up really well, engine bay looking superp.

 

[LittleRedB]

Nice work - just spent 5 mins trying to find a bit of dirt to point out and failed, I only hope when I do get my appointment for the hospital its as clean as your engine bay!

 

[OZ Seicento]

Thats some work Doc, looking really well
really liking the carbon fiber oil cap, really smart and goes well with the BMC
Are you going to run the heat shield with the new manifold or are you going to show that off?

Mark

 

[docorangepeel]

No sure as it goes as the manifold will look cool all polished but it does sit real close 2 the radiator fans so the heat might stuff them up. Have to see how it goes.

 

[LittleRedB]

No sure as it goes as the manifold will look cool all polished but it does sit real close 2 the radiator fans so the heat might stuff them up. Have to see how it goes.

I didn't think that the supersprint manifold had heatshield mountings so unless you are planning on welding on S/S your decision may have been made for you! Also, its not a good idea to wrap the S/S manifold - much thinner than mild steel!

Looking forward to seeing it on the car!

 

[docorangepeel]

Forgot about that LRB you are spot on about the heatshield mounts. OK so its going to be polished manifold on show then.

 

[docorangepeel]

New Radiator on order and should be on my desk for Thursday. £140 all in from http://www.aaronradiator.co.uk/

Thanks Bentley for the info on this seller

 

[LittleRedB]

I will be doing the same very soon, also with a big thanks to Bentley. Clutch needed to be changed sooner than I had planned so I have had to put off the rad for a while, that said it is not looking healthy at the mo!

 

[OZ Seicento]

Lee your on the ball as usual
Going to look well all polished up under the bonnet

Mark

 

[docorangepeel]

Think I will paint the rad before i fit it as I want the top to have a real nice black shine.

Something like this.

 

[OZ Seicento]

DO IT looks great

Mark

 

[RnRollie]

when fitting the supersprint manifold, you can forget about the heatshield completely, so that is simple: just throw it away

however, if you've got the dual fans (becuz of airco or becuz its cool) you'll have to "split" the fans, as one of the fans sits in the way of the first knuckle, otherwise you'll melt or block the fan

http://www.barchettaclub.fr/spip.php?article231

 

[docorangepeel]

That looks like a mess so I will look into it when I am off this weekend.

 

[KC3]

I have just fiited the supersprint manifold, and yes the dual fans do sit very close but , there is a rubber gasket/washer at the top which holds the rad.

Removing this allows for more clearance. Ive not run the B for a long period but have had her upto temperature at standstill and no melting so far.

Not sure if the exhaust at any time will get any hotter under different circumstances. say in traffic or at speed.

I would say there is a clearance of around 8-10mm between the closest part of the fans.

Will keep an eye on and see how we go unless

OH! and Doc, just some other points to mention.

I did purchace a new gasket with intensions of changing this too, but it would mean you woud have to also remove the water manifold/system and this seemed like to much hassle for what is was worth. The old one was fine so left this in place. Its a metal one so no problems with leaving it on.

And also you will need to remove and modify/ bend the oil dip stick into a new position.

Hope this helps.

 

[docorangepeel]

Thanks for the info m8. Did you take any pics?

 

[Unclechuchu]

How about wrapping the manifold in header wrap?

Function rather than form, or?

 

[KC3]

Thanks for the info m8. Did you take any pics?

I have a few on my phone but find it difficult to upload to the forum , They save on my nokia program and i strugle to upload from there. My camera goes straight to media which i,m familiar with.


Trying to work it out though.