p229 kkl. big update

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Re: p229 kkl. big update

Postby solrider1985 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:39 pm

well went in the garage to fit the fuel rail adaptor and it went horrible wrong :(. don't no weather I crossed threaded by accident or I have the wrong thread pitch but I have ended up with stripped thread in my fuel rail and the adaptor thread stripped. ordered another rail and another adaptor so hopefully this time it will be ok. I am trying a m12x1.25 again but if it doesn't start nice I think it may be m12x1.5

I wont forget the mot mate cant wait for the day I come out of that mot station with a new ticket. I can tax the dam thing then!
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Re: p229 kkl. big update

Postby wickhm » Sat Apr 04, 2015 3:49 pm

Hope you have more luck at the MOT than I did today 'coz mine failed due to poor headlight pattern ! Really annoying as they look perfect but must be the reflectors around the bulb. Think I'll have to ditch the JDM one piece set up and go for something else.
Good luck with fuel rail adapter problem - I'm sure you will sort it out - if anyone can you can. Cheers.
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Re: p229 kkl. big update

Postby solrider1985 » Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:08 pm

yeh I sorted the problem. got a new fuel rail and polished it up and then bought a new an to metric adaptor and it went in. also had to send a part of my an braided fuel line to be shortened but its all ok now.

shame really cus the wiring is now an issue as we are using a section from the d series loom and a big section from the b series and the dash loom wil connect apart from 1 plug. swap the dash loom over and they all connect apart from a different connector grrrrrrrrrr. so now need to trace every wire and cut and join to a new plug.

so hopefully this coming weekend it will be time to start it up.
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Re: p229 kkl. big update

Postby wickhm » Sun Apr 12, 2015 9:31 pm

So did you sort out the wiring problems and get it started this weekend?
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Re: p229 kkl. big update

Postby solrider1985 » Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:58 pm

I have started it mate, and it does run had a handful of niggly problems and things. but sorted all them. however I have been flat out trying to sort out 1 issue. which is idling high. I can get the idling down to around 1000rpm. but as soon as you take it for a drive and release the clutch revs stick at 2-3k

the car is currently over southwest customs having both sides painted so I will post some pics up. but to be honest I haven't posted anything on here as just been so busy trying to sort everything out ready for japfest. getting the car back 2nd of may so got to have another go at idling issue then. apart from that though it is sweet as a nut (y)
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Re: p229 kkl. big update

Postby solrider1985 » Sun May 24, 2015 9:16 pm

few pics from japfest as the car stands at the moment.

need to replace the clutch and flywheel.
put a alpha series throttle body on
fit s2k seats
fit new gear gaitor and handbrake gaitor
fit new floor mats
change steering wheel/boss
lacquer bonnet

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Re: p229 kkl. big update

Postby whirly » Mon May 25, 2015 4:22 pm

wow - stunning job.....
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Re: p229 kkl. big update

Postby SiR_chris » Mon May 25, 2015 10:04 pm

Looked great at japfest dude top marks :)
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Re: p229 kkl. big update

Postby solrider1985 » Tue May 26, 2015 8:13 pm

cheers people.
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Re: p229 kkl. big update

Postby solman » Sat May 20, 2017 12:08 pm

Rob Sol'd up and stripped it due to personal circumstances, was a cracking motor.
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Re: p229 kkl. big update

Postby delsolchippy » Thu Jan 10, 2019 11:04 pm

Always a shame seeing these once loved cars.
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Re: p229 kkl. big update

Postby Del sol 1997 » Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:24 pm

Definitely is Andy. You posting up your build thread soon?
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