kanes n12 exa update 15/1/2017

Post by **15exa** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:40 pm

reminicing............... miss the rat

and now

baz · Post by **baz** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:28 am

Thats more like it kane..I rate it

Post by **shanec86** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:21 pm

still looks awesome.

although whats with the damn watermark ruins the photo.

Valentich · Post by **Valentich** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:59 pm

I feel a little dead in side, Like a relative just died, to see the passing of a unique ride.
It deserved to be in a art gallery on display.
Here is another blow to individuality and freedom.
Love the country but hate the rules.

Post by **15exa** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:00 pm

shanec86 wrote:still looks awesome.

although whats with the damn watermark ruins the photo.

one of my wanky mates thinks he is a pro

Post by **15exa** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:31 pm

Valentich wrote:I feel a little dead in side, Like a relative just died, to see the passing of a unique ride.
It deserved to be in a art gallery on display.
Here is another blow to individuality and freedom.
Love the country but hate the rules.

i feel ya mate

Post by **15exa** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:47 pm

bit of an update for ya's

got my studs in and head on tonight. had a bit of trouble working out the pre-load for the studs, so i just worked out the pecentage difference of three kits for other cars (4cyl turbos), between standard head bolts and arp kit, took the average of that, and applied it to mine (as they were not bought in a kit the torque was not specified)........ i didnt use arp moly as recomended, they say you can use motor oil, just the pre-load scatter varies up to 8 cycles. i just did 2 cycles, another will be done after the car runs warm for the first time, then again after 1000km, so should be ok....

here is the damaged parts

we also added an oil goove to the inside of the rocker arms (this was a test one) in an attempt to keep constant oil supply to the rocker arm feet and cam lobes, insted of the intermitent drip it gets standard. see how it goes, not to sure how it will affect oil pressure throughout the rest of the motor.

Post by **tassuperkart** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:29 pm

Was that re-ground cam?
E

zoomzoom · Post by **zoomzoom** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:35 pm

Forcd4 wrote: Oh fuk no dude it's you a again, the oracle.

i see you taken some what of a liking to the new title E

Post by **tassuperkart** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:40 pm

Oh shit yes!!!
Force-troke is one of the more entertaining members around here!
L8r
E

Post by **15exa** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:01 pm

tassuperkart wrote:Force-troke

lmfao

yeah E, that WAS the reground cam

i would be interested to hear your opinion as to what may have happened? coz its got me fucked. probably to much rev limiter?

Post by **tassuperkart** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:49 pm

Initial startup is a crucial time for the cam faces and followers.
Its the ONLY thing in an engine that actually needs any running in at all.
many a camshaft has been munted at this time.

OK, I see you had double springs.
Did you have those fitted on initial startup?

If so then Id almost be certain that the damage occurred right after initial startup due to incorrect follower/lobe running in.

Im presuming you used moly cam lube on assembly? I actually use Moly-disulphide grease thru my entire engine builds, (except for pistons and rings) not just on cams!

Whenever using reground cams, the engine should be intially started on stock, or even lighter than stock springs and the engine RPM held around 1800rpm for at least 10 minutes.
Shut down, head torqued, heavy springs fitted and valve clearances reset and you should be trouble free.

Let me know.

l8r
E

Kimmo · Post by **Kimmo** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:16 pm

Fair carnage...

So geez, you would've spent some time pulling stickers off... now the Jap mirrors make no sense!

Post by **15exa** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:09 am

tassuperkart wrote:
OK, I see you had double springs.
Did you have those fitted on initial startup?

yes they were

tassuperkart wrote:Im presuming you used moly cam lube on assembly? I actually use Moly-disulphide grease thru my entire engine builds, (except for pistons and rings) not just on cams!

the head was givin back to me from peter lidle completely assembled, last occasion and his time also, so not to sure.

tassuperkart wrote:Whenever using reground cams, the engine should be intially started on stock, or even lighter than stock springs and the engine RPM held around 1800rpm for at least 10 minutes.
Shut down, head torqued, heavy springs fitted and valve clearances reset and you should be trouble free.

Let me know.

l8r
E

definately going to follow this procedure

Post by **15exa** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:11 am

Kimmo wrote:... now the Jap mirrors make no sense!

jap n12 exas had them as standard, door mounted mirrors were available as an optional extra until 85, when there became standard on all models.

half way down the page

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