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May 10, 2023 13:35:13 GMT
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A guy in Norway, an engine tuner, did a project on one of these Micras a long time ago. He methodically tested and tuned the car, checking the progress with multipe runs on a dyno. He started with the basics, oil change, filters, plugs and leads. Basic maintenance actually. he got quite a lot of the lost ponies back that way. He then got into the aspiration, putting a spacer on the intake to make the distance from the "carburettor" to the cylinder longer, upgrading the air delivery system and also upgraded the exhaust manifold. I don't remember the figures, but he got a fair bit above the original horsepower number without messing with electronics and the internals of the engine.
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Sorry to read about your diabetes, it is unfortunate, but still it is good to get a dignosis so that you can get some treatment. I know several people who are diabetics, and they live well. Is it type 1 or 2? You don't have to reply.
I think you should think of this card and the funds as what it is. A token of gratitude/payment for the interresting and entertaining thread you have kept going since 2012. Put the money in ypur project as it was intended and keep the project alive :-)
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Feb 10, 2023 11:59:22 GMT
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I know that a guy in Norway changed his Granada diff for a Sierra unit, similar to the one you have bought. He made a sort of frame that was bolted or welded to the rear subframe. I think he used a modified Sierra rear diff bush instead of the large Granada bush, and moved the point where it bolts to the chassis. He elongated the propshaft to suit the new flange location on the new diff. It requires a bit of welding and a lot of measurements, but could be an option instead of welding the sleeve to a flange.
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Jan 13, 2023 10:51:51 GMT
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Hi Alex. I have been watching your loom rebuild, what an amazing job you did there. The attention to detail, sourcing all types of connectors and pins, making Excel spreadsheet etc. I am in awe! I am struggeling to find time to do the most necessary work on my daily, in additiont to family life. How you find the time is beyond me. Not to mention the mojo. I had great plans for this fall, but didn't even get off the starting block. Sorry to read that you have issues after doing such t thorough job of identifying all of the wires and sensors. If I understand it correctly, the engine is running on the cylinders, all on one side. Checking if it is fuel or spark related would be my first port of call. If it is fuel related, I would try to assess if it is the injectors, fuelpipe or loom that is causing the problem. Money is on the loom. If it is spark related, I would check plugs, plug leads and of course the coil. Is it possible to switch over the coil side to see if the other side fires up? I really don't know these engines and I assume you already have a plan for going forward. Best of luck. I will be watching in anticipation.
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Sept 27, 2022 6:28:31 GMT
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Impressive work on the wiring system. You really have got a stamina worth admiring. The effort and dedication is impressive! I do believe that you will make it work properly and safe. The state the engine loom was in terrified me. All that cracked insulation and green copper was a disaster waiting to happen. It will take some time but the end result will be way better than it was. Keep up the good work, we are cheering you on!
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Sept 19, 2022 5:08:28 GMT
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That tracor is coming along great. You really have a lot to do on the farm. In Norway they had a show about one of these grey tractors, Gråtass.
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That Emu is looking good. Have you got any sockets left after this creation is done?
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That was just perfect!
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Jun 17, 2022 11:08:03 GMT
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WOW, this is awesome in so many ways. Are there any rules for firewall between area with fuel cell and cockpit? I see you have installed aftermarket electric windows, what brand is it? Loving how you have retained the comfort, good seats, nice carpets and electric windows in this bonkers car.
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Jun 17, 2022 10:39:57 GMT
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First of all, it is a good thing that you are getting your money back and that you are in a good place! Really sad to see the car dismantled and stripped. It was such a cool project. All your faffing about, the ups and downs have been very entertaining to read about. I don't like that you are unlucky and things blow up, but you make it into very interesting reading. I will have a look at your new project, and cross my fingers that it goes well.
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Jun 14, 2022 10:19:10 GMT
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Really sorry to read about your near miss. But the silver lining is that it is a near miss and not a total catastrophe. It could have been so much worse, at least your car is in a coma needing a new brain, not a total rebuild. I hope you will be able to find the cause of this mishap so that you can avoid it in the future. I guess that sourcing the needed parts will take some time, but I am confident you will get there in the end. Could it be an option to install a simpler engine to get you through the summer? A carburetted V6 with a normal C3 box, or are they difficult to find and expensive?
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Apr 13, 2022 10:44:06 GMT
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I would recommend a Defa system in your car. As a Scandinavian I know how much it improves the daily commute, to start a warm engine, and place my rear end on a seat which is not freezing cold is preferable to the opposite. I installed both the block heater, wiring harness and coupe heater myself. It is quite easy on most models. you can get it for 120V also. Some heaters plug into the block, and some are installed on a hose, either way, it heats the cooling fluid which cirkulates heating the entire engine and oil. A coupe heater will add cost but also increase comfort. www.defa.com/content/uploads/Documentation/WarmUp/Marketing-Materials/DEFA-North-American-Brochure_English_2018-19.pdf?timestamp=1649846157
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Mar 30, 2022 18:57:30 GMT
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This is really a big bummer. I have enjoyed this thread, and finally the car was in working order, but then not. I undersatand that you lost the mojo with this car, it has been fighting you a lot. I guess you summed it up pretty good, the magic is gone. I was hoping there was a but at the end and that you would dig deep and rebuild but I guess this is it. It has been an epic journey, an interresting and entertaining thread. I always looked forwards to your updates, so I guess this sort of is the end of an era. I really hope you get some money back from this one and that you find some other car that yoy and your kids can enjoy.
Best of luck with your next project!
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That workbench is really looking smart. It seems very practical, at least for clean woodshop work, maybe not so much for dirty engine and gearbox work. How stable is it when you fold up the table? I would assume it could fall over if you put too much weight on the unsupported side. nice to read thqt the Granada is performing as it should. That bodes well for the new 2022 season!
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Found this video on youtybe, an alternative way to remove broken studs:
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How are you planning on attaching this new tow hook to the car? I suppose the spare wheel well will not be used, but where can yoy put it and not risk damaging the car if it has to be used?
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Nov 24, 2021 15:59:17 GMT
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Looking good. Is this the door that was repaired or another one? Looks brand new, in the pictures at least :-)
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I have been watching your coil spring removal endavour and thougtht I should offer a tip. The front suspension from the cortina is similar to the Granada Mk1 and Mk1. I usually start by compressing the springs using two clamps: www.amazon.com/Hiltex-50604-Compressors-Heat-Treated-Suspension/dp/B002GQD2P6This is to prevent the lower arm beeing pulled down too hard when I remove the damper. I then remove the hub carrier. This mean I have to undo the top and bottom ball joints. I usually make at tool using some bolts and sockets to press them out without damaging the rubber boots. The bottom ball joint has some bolts that also hold the caster rod and the stabilizer bar. Those both need to be disconnected from the lower suspension arm to allow enough trave to free the spring. I then compress the spring enought to get it free from the suspension arm. This arm will have to be pushed down a fair bit to allow the spring to clear a lip. I don't think you will be able to remove the spring unless you follow a similar path. Your spring compression tool will probably not allow you to remove the spring as I believe it it too long even with the lower suspenion arm lowered as far as it will go. Hope the Photobucket problem gets solved in a way that is benificial to you.
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