1982 Lada 2105 (Riva) total change + ...a dead thread

Damn! I had to hire a detective to find my project thread :-)
Today I saw the other Lada engine swap theread and I thought "Its time for an update".
Have to excuse moi its omly a "baby" update again, but that's what my human power is at the mo. OK, let's start with the pics.
First:
The turn indicator and high/low beam Lada switch wiring was "translated" on 100% to the Opel switch. It'll retain all the OEM functions including the high beam flash. The wiper function switch though will be a bit limited only to the 1st speed wiping stage of the Lada's OEM function and the washing fluid pump triggering. For the moment I'm losing the interval wiping because of the significant differences between the russian car wiring and the Opel/Vauxhal wiper switch. I'll leave the work on finishing this functional limitation for later times. It is not so important right now for wasting additional time.


Next..
Santa Claus was here and ...


I've always dreamed about a quick release/removable steering wheel. It'll ease much the entering and outing the car when the rollcarge is installed.

Next.... the water intercooling. I had to stop for a while the wiring work, just to get my mind fresh and clear for the last steps. The AWIC system hoses routing was the ideal thing for staying away from the wiring. The AWIC has my special attention. It is very important to have at least as possible kinks, bends..etc flow restrictors in that systems. If everything done well, you'll gain few more hp. I spent some more USD to use only radiused turns and get better flow from the existent IC hardware:


These are 3/4 inch ID hoses and a bit larger (20mm)radiused bends. I have to keep the cooling medium flow restrictions to the minimum. That's will result in more power at the end....hopefully!
Thanks for watching.
'till next update.
Ivo

Keep it up dude, Its the little updates that take ages to do in real life and 5 mins to write up haha

Cant wait to see this thing making some noise

That pipe won't last long against the hard edge of that radiator mount. I'm assuming you've fixed that.

What an incredible read. fantastic project. Following, I can't wait to see the result. trying to find time between projects and family life is difficult!

Yes, it wont remain untouched in that area. Тhat was just for the first pictures. I'll take care definitely.

Guys, all your comments make me respond with more and more updates. This project / build thread is for the hard work and build progress, not for the talking about and making photos of just washed standard cars. Let me countinue with my recent progress and please, judge my work without remorse.
 
First for today's update is the final steps on the AWIC setup. The self bleeding branch of the cooling wather path was finished. Now, I hope the air in the cores will stay away:
     

The next update is from the power wiring progress. As I've told you before, I borrowed big crimping pliers from my friend. Here is the result:
 

  The big 50mm2 black cables are for the battery to chassis connection and the other two between the engine and the chassis. I hope, there wont be any problems in the earth connections:



- one power cable for the starter motor, one 16mm2 for the whole car and one separate 10mm2 just for the Corsa EPAS.
 

Then all cable ends were sealed with heat shrink sleeve to protect the cables from oxidizing:
 

It was time to wire in the rear power fuse box:


      

 The starter motor was also wired:


The wiring was taken seriously enough, so just small glitches are expected. Two relays for two fuel pums were wired in. The aim was to use as short power cables to the pumps as possible. 

For the todays update end I'd like to show you few photos of my new turbo heat shield blanket. Of course the color is black so the general black/white color sheme of the engine bay remains unchanged:
  

That's all what I have for today's update. I really hope you enjoy what you see.
Thanks for watching!

Ivo
 

Looking very good indeed

And those tube terminal crimpers are an absolute god send. The guy at work has a pair that I have borrowed a few times, and they just work so much nicer than trying to solder or hammer and punch the terminals on.

Nice repurposing of a VW fusebox on the battery too

Hi guys,
Thanks for the encouragement words!
So, first, a bit more wiring progress. The wiring is approx 90% done. Here is the internal power distributor an separator boxes between the main power wiring to the trunk and the whole other wiring of the car. I'll pack the cables together in a sleeves or sort of once the engine is started and all other el. consumers tested:


The hand brake lamp cable and the wiring for the gearbox output rpms and the reverse gear:


Then, the oil cooler radiator was finally connected to the oil thermostat:


Back to the wiring. Had to adapt high amp fuse for the starter cable:



Then it was time for the first test of the flywheel. It was made 2-3 years ago but when it was ready, the engine and the box were already installed for all other work. Now, I'm preparing for the first engine start, so engine is out for all remained small finish works:



So far it fits perfectly:


The engine is ready for final cosmetics:


The DIY engine removing crane and engine stand. It helps me a lot to do the hard work by myself only in the tight garage. It is my good helper in the garage.


That's all for the current update. Thanks!

Great stuff. 😃

So, let me revive a forgotten thread. I still have problem with the way this forum mixes all kind of threads which remarkably weakens my motivation to post. I'm trying to overcome this but can't promise anything. May be I'm too old for a change.



El. test of the gear engagement:


First steps in the fuel lines:


test fit of the BMW clutch plate and checking all dimensions again:


A DIY centering tool:


Final assembly:


Next - tho oil sump:


Just a thin layer of RTV silicone on the inner edge:


My rear silencer on 3" :


...together with my middle one:


Back on the fuel lines:


The pump and the fine fuel filter:


...and the pre pump 100 micron filter. The bracket and ties is not the final construction:


The connection with the tank (still loose):


The fuel supply is ready. Now it's brakes turn. The plan is completely new system:



Please disregard the welded piece of metal on the picture:


New quality brake and clutch pumps:


I'm still waiting hydr. fittings and ptfe line for the clutch slave cylinder.

And the last progress with the bonnet lock adaption:


That's all for now. The first engine start gets closer than ever.
Thanks for watching.
Ivo