Project Domes shonky autos - Manta progress!

[cort16]

Those spaceship Civic suffer from bad rust around the top of the windscreens I think it was even a recall.

 

One of my pet hates is people calling Sierra Sapphires, Saffies or 75 Connoisseurs Connies. I really shouldn't irritate me but it does. See also any 4x4 being referred to as a JEEP.

[320touring]

How's the 'tina?

[SiC]

Looks to be a EP3 CTR, not the spaceship FN2 CTR.

[Split_Pin]

I think this is the earlier 01 to 05 model

[SiC]

Those spaceship Civic suffer from bad rust around the top of the windscreens I think it was even a recall.

 

They do suffer, but no-one has ever reported it's caused a leak though or got that bad. Maybe in another 5 to 10 years it'll be more of a problem.

 

Basically it's the rubber seal rubs into the paint. The fix is a bigger seal. Mostly seemed to affect the CTR - suspect because harder suspension caused more rubbing.

[cort16]

How's the 'tina?

 

Aaaasrgh

[dome]

That looks horrific, good luck!

 

 

The relevance of this quote will soon become clear....

 

Usual story, browsing Gumtree  for spares or repairs and and repairs. Picture quality on the ad was special. These are the best ones.

 

 

 

It broke down on the guy (in Fife, naturally) when he tried to leave his Mums house and it didn't start. It was then recovered back to Dundee.

 

AA guy prodded and poked and diagnosed that the timing chain had slipped and that's why it wouldn't start.

 

Google was consulted, it turns out this is relatively common on these things with chains needing replaced on 100k This one is on 116K from memory,

 

It also appears that they can slip without valve piston interface.

 

This, my friends, is the gamble...

 

I shared this with the brain trust on Facebook and a helpful gentleman who we all know and love(The very same tickman above) volunteered to view it on my behalf.

 

He was duly dispatched and sent me some more pictures and an honest appraisal.

 

 

"Front left wing doesn't seem to fit right.

Back bumper on passenger side not fitting quite right.

Roof has stone chips on it that are quite large and rusting.

Brake pads appear fresh but discs are not."

 

I chewed this one over and sent a derisory offer which was declined.

 

I forgot about it and was arranging to view a Celica 190 to break for the engine for the MR2.

As I was arranging this CTR boy messaged me with a price which was exactly what I had in my head.

 

At this point it was looking like two 8000rpm Japanese hatchbacks were coming into my life...

 

Fortunately* someone beat me to the Celica. A deposit was dispatched on the Type R and John(Tickman) offered to tow me to his lockup where it can await its destiny.

 

So, tonight after work I headed north to sunny Dundee, met John and headed to pick it up.

 

As found.

 

 

Ecurie Scotoshite in action

 

 

This man was winning a Jag as he was down there. What a legend.

 

And its home for the evening. Nice Clio, whose idea was that?

 

 

A shiply has been arranged for tomorrow, I shall arrive home to a lovely* Type R in my driveway...

[The Moog]

What is the collective noun for a group of winners at life?

[320touring]

What is the collective noun for a group of winners at life?

A Scotoshite

[Split_Pin]

Theres nothing cooler than a Talbot Camper tow vehicle!

 

Hopefully the prognosis will mean you will have it at Knockhill in no time!

[twosmoke300]

Have fun doing the timing chain . Having done a couple in situ I’d be dropping the engine and box out together on the subframe . Can be a right twat getting the chain case unstuck

[hairnet]

with string!!!!1111ione!!!!!!!!!111111

 

crazy sctsch

 

if the mr2 is anything to go by this wont be a prablem

 

is stv that shit you have to go look for stuff to do

[dome]

Have fun doing the timing chain . Having done a couple in situ I’d be dropping the engine and box out together on the subframe . Can be a right twat getting the chain case unstuck

 

It's got to be easier than a Clio 182 cambelt?

 

Right?

 

Right?

[Tickman]

Theres nothing cooler than a Talbot Camper tow vehicle!

 

Really?

 

 

Have fun doing the timing chain . Having done a couple in situ I’d be dropping the engine and box out together on the subframe . Can be a right twat getting the chain case unstuck

 

Words of encouragement please, words of encouragement.

[Ghosty]

Hondas can be a PITA for access on some things, cambelt/chains especially.

 

Rear bumper fitment shouldn't be hard to sort, it'll unbolt fairly easily and it'll just be a case of bending the iron/crash beam back straight.

 

Can't speak for the front panel gap though.

 

Values for EP CTRs are on their arse atm, it's time to buy.

[Split_Pin]

As the proprieter of Scotoshite Shiply (Dundee), a burgundy 90's Jaguar will be the perfect car in which to attend the Monthly Strategy Meeting (Armadale)!

[spartacus]

I really like these, it'll be interesting to see how easy* it is to fix, let's hope it's well bought!

[Split_Pin]

Cable ties and hammers

 

 

Ftfy

[dome]

Yup, Split_Pin has seen the Locost!

[dome]

So, I waited patiently* for news of my impending arrival today.

 

Shiply dude was running late but no big hassle.

 

 

And she's off!

 

As I was working I asked him to call me when he was half an hour away. This obviously failed to register as I got a call "I'm in your street" Ah, bother (or words to that effect. I got home to find this.

 

 

Noice

 

I had to go back to work after squaring him up, he told me to contact him direct in the future if I need anything shifted which was handy.

 

After work I gave it a quick wash so as not to offend the neighbours.

 

 

I then enlisted help of 3 mates to push it up our steep drive.

 

This will no doubt become a familiar sight...

 

 

I suppose I could just have a wee look?

 

 

 

Hello you...

 

 

I can't find the timing mark on the crank but pulled a plug out and had a go on finding TDC on No. 1. Note the extension poking out the plug hole.

 

 

 

A message to my mate (Honda Service Manager) confirmed that it has jumped 3 or 4 teeth. 

 

To be honest, I'm too tired to begin to get my head round what's going on

 

What I can confirm is that it's turning over fine with decent compression.

 

All I can do is fit a new chain and see what happens?

[Fabergé Greggs]

You’re a brave brave man.

 

Things that would make me cower, you seem to repeatedly beat yourself about the face with.

[320touring]

You’re a brave brave man.

 

Things that would make me cower, you seem to repeatedly beat yourself about the face with.

His middle name is masochist

[SiC]

I'm surprised you haven't fitted a winch in the back of the garage to pull up all the broken cars back to the top.

[dome]

I'm surprised you haven't fitted a winch in the back of the garage to pull up all the broken cars back to the top.

 

 

That was actually discussed tonight...

 

Found this image which kinda helps makes sense of the above pic.

 

[HMC]

Great work! Fond memories of civic type r WK05UOX which I bought new, also in nighthawk black. Addictive fun!

[Split_Pin]

I actually owned about 1/6th (long story) of the lowlier Sport version of these about 12 years ago, bloody nice cars and even that model was pretty sporty.

 

If its non interference surely it must be ok once a new chain is fitted?

[Jams]

Get it fixed then go kick its head in! I love mine i was thinking of selling it but ive been out in it tonight and changed my mind.

[Tickman]

Fingers well and truly crossed that this works out what with being the enabler!

[unclecalzone]

What causes the chain to jump on these? Slack in the chain tensioner due to wear and poor oil/servicing (or the lack of it)?

[twosmoke300]

Yup lack of maintainance and they do drink oil ( a litre every 1000 miles is fairly normal)