Vtecmec's 4th Gen

[bb1boy]

I wish I had the time and skills to restore mine like this.
Good work mate

[Vtecmec]

So I presume it was you that got that thermostat on eBay?

Nice update as always but I'm sorry, this is borderline unacceptable:

Yes Donald, and agreed it'll do as a temporary though.

daily or more of an occasional paramour once complete?

I've not decided yet, probably occasional.

Thanks for the comments guys, a good update coming soon.......

[Vtecmec]

I finished off the starter motor.



Then tidied up and polyfilled the gearbox mount.



Now I have a mount, I’ve managed to fit the gearbox that I tarted up some 18 months ago, quite the challenge with only one pair of hands. I also tidied up all the wiring that sits above it.








Then on with the o/s driveshaft and suspension.







Now I had swapped the CV boot on all the driveshafts after I had derusted and painted them, but I tried to cut a corner with the half shaft and planned to just paint it and leave alone. Once together it looks like this.



But as I was just about to put it all back together I noticed a fair amount of play in the half shaft bearing, so had no option than to go around corner fully.

Pulling it all apart.



Half shaft apart.



And the half shaft back together.



I derusted the front engine mount.



I then painted it, rebonded any rubber that had separated from the frame, slapped some more sikaflex in there and then pushed some inserts in, it’s pretty solid. No pics as my son had nicked my camera batteries for the wii.

This is now sat waiting for the front crossmember to derust.

I refurbished the vtec spool and solenoid valve.











The front of the block was looking a bit crap as last time I painted it I had used high temp paint which has not lasted, so I removed all that and redid with engine enamel.



Then on with the alternator.



Doing this showed up the power steering pump, so……..









Now, as the head has been off the cambelt and associated needed refitting…..



Balance shaft locking pin in place.



And cambelt on with new balance shaft belt.



Here’s how it stands currently, needing valve timing fluids and possibly a repaint of the rocker cover.

[Donald]

[wurlycorner]

How did you get the wiring looms looking so good?

I can't remember if the shell has been finished and painted yet btw... Do please tell?

[Vtecmec]

I wrapped the wiring in new conduit, not quite finished yet, but almost.....the paint is last on the list. It'll be in for its MOT in 2 weeks all being well, then 4 wheel alignment at my local Honda dealer.

[wurlycorner]

[Vtecmec]

I know.

[vanzep]

Loads of really good work there Hard graft and many hours...
The repainted alternator and power steering pump make a real improvement

[mart609]

Really need to see this in the flesh/metal