DiamondTony 10 Posted September 17, 2013 Began stripping the Rado engine out this weekend, fitted new clutch to the 20vt engine. Progress is going slowly as encountering some structural issues.... Had to buy a new drivers side wishbone due to the previous owner apparently having a small accident and not really fixing anything - just bent the damaged bits back into place :s. Anyway - that new one is on now and we're getting there! Plans for the coming week is to fabricate a new downpipe in stainless steel maintaining the de-cat, cut the cross member down to slim it to mount a large intercooler, and do a bit of welding on the subframe to patch a few bits up and strengthen it up. Clutch fitted onto the new engine New timing belt on the new engine Front of the car off, engine ready to come out :) Engine out :) Gearbox removed from 16v engine, and fitted to the 20vt. Starter motor also removed and fitted to the 20vt engine Stay tuned for more updates when more work is done!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted September 17, 2013 Nice work mate looks like your getting on with it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiamondTony 10 Posted September 17, 2013 Getting there mate, few niggles to sort but the engine will bolt straight in :) Tricky bit will be when it comes to rewiring the instrument cluster and converting it to the later model wiring lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
