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    They are Dynalites...they will fit under Speedlines with 300mm discs, that's how this set was being used by "Speedy". The only problem is the discs have to be bells and rotors and some grinding to the lower balljoint!

    But, they should fit the standard 284mm discs easily...I'm having to use them because the Zagato wheels are so shallow (40mm clearance).

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    Ok. Thanks for the info. I'll be watching this project. Please follow informing us.

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    Update time...

    Bumper is a bit bright!





    Wilwoods...
    Test fit with both original spacers (the black bit in the middle):


    Quick bit of measuring confirmed the spacer size required:


    Marking out:


    Drilling the clamping bolt holes:


    Drilling the brake fluid hole:


    Comparison of the two:


    Drilling the rubber seal's shoulder:


    Cutting into four:


    Hand finishing; initial grinding with a 40 grit flap wheel after bolting the four pieces together:


    Finishing with emery cloth:


    Completed:


    Test fit number two, the caliper is about 1mm offset so I'll make a spacer to centre it properly:


    Wheel fitted, just catches the caliper body...


    1.2mm spacer, I ended up remaking these in stainless but they look the same!


    Painting the spacers:


    Now with a 1mm gap:


    Assembly:




    Next job is to fit the braided rear flexis (fronts already done), bleed the system and then remove the inlet cam prior to MOT test!

    Might also need a wheel spacer a millimetre or two wider

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    Great job!!!

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    Fairly impressed with the machine-ing and engineering skills.!

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    Old lines in the bin:


    Old brackets were in a bad way, time to fabricate some replacements as they're NLA from Alfa:


    Blanks from 16g Galvo:


    Finished:


    Now for the brakelines:


    Fitted to the new bracket:


    Inside view:


    Compensator and joint removed, lines joined in a more accessible place than above the rear diff!:


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    Very nice work there, but why not powder coat these items as they are a common fault for rot?, I take it, they are on as a mock up.

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    Been trying to bleed the brake system but the pedal is still spongy, replacement master cylinder is on the cards now

    But, the wheels now clear the Wilwoods properly after making some DIY wheel spacers

    A pair of used 284mm 4-hole Alfa pattern discs.


    Centre is just under 7mm.


    Mark a line around 10mm down from the top and commence grinding with a steel cutting wheel.


    Nearly there...


    Separated!


    Flip 'er over and commence cleaning.


    Nice 'n' smooth.


    Edges sprayed to prevent rust and finished!


    Fitted, with a bit more clearance:


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    Good job!!

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    nice idea with the spacers!!

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    Decided to rip out the inlet and replace the rear hose...properly!

    The parts required:


    1x Venair rear hose
    2x 90° 16mm bends
    1x 135° 25mm bend
    1x 25>16mm reducer
    1x 25mm connector
    2x 16mm connectors
    1x 1m of straight hose shown is not required!
    Supply of stainless hose clips...

    Ready to start.


    Cutting to size...I used a chop saw!


    Pipes and connector.


    Assembly of 16mm pipes.


    Cutting down the 25mm bend and slotting it to go over the expansion tank.


    The finished product.


    Fitting, starting with the rear hose.


    Perfect fit, no kinks!


    Top hose fitted.


    Remainder of the pipe, to the expansion tank.


    Right arm is now bruised all over again

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    nice work!!!!

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    Hi man,

    First must say that its great work!
    But have one question.
    Can you say what have you done with adapters for brembos of ar166?

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    Welcome to the forum

    I still have them, not for sale though if that's why you were asking..sorry.

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    I like your idea of making spacers from the old discs.
    I can see one possible problem though, haven't you lost the centre location (spigot) for the wheel?

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    It's close! There's about half the spigot left but with the chamfers it's damned tight...if all else fails I'll revert back to the standard calipers after thoroughly servicing them!

    Although I do have another plan for the spigots...

    Really ought to update this thread, I'm onto the bodywork now!

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    Bleeding the brakes turned into a real nightmare, ended up replacing the master cylinder as a precaution and bodging up a pipe to connect the Easibleed to my compressor...two big air bubbles popped out straight away and the pedal is now rock solid



    Also replaced the clutch slave whilst I was in the area, the circlip broke when I removed it



    Replaced coil packs and earthing straps too...



    New leads...


    Decided to put the front end back together, new bumper mounts because the old ones had seized and needed cutting off!


    Then I re-manufactured the tank straps form 2mm stainless steel...those suckers won't rust again!




    Found the vapour recovery thingy had fallen apart and was rolling around the fuel tank...



    Whilst messing about removing the fuel tank I found the filler neck support bracket was totally corroded, had to snap it off so it needed remaking...



    But it got worse, turns out the whole area was badly corroded....



    So, my first efforts at car bodywork commenced...








    Fitting...





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    Now for the bottom bit of the inner arch...
    Fabricated another repair piece today, for the bottom of the inner arch.








    This is sat waiting to be welded in now!

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    Some lovely work there, I've got a Delta here that needs some work doing if you need a job

    You should take some pics and show the guys how you form the panels.

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    Ok, will do a bit more detail in future...the former I used can be seen in the last couple of pictures (lump of wood), but I've also got a few tools which help

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    Hi Wrinx!



    Just creat job you did on your Q4.


    The rust is a real problem with all 155er, mine has the similar points, but as i can see one the photos even worser.



    Yours Chris!

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    Well...the piece pictured above it still sat on my ramp, waiting to be welded in

    Hoping to get around to it in the next week or so...

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    Over a month since the last work update

    The problem:


    The cut:


    Peeling away:


    The hole:


    The mess:


    This has now been welded in:



    Finished pictures tomorrow, hopefully...

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    Oh dear

    Finished the repair panel today and tackled a few more rusty areas under the rear of the car, usually covered by the fuel tank...the twisted wire wheels for grinders are excellent!

    Started on the inner chassis rail, added a bit of rust converter:


    Then the fuel tank mounts, plastic grommets were removed by screwing in a 10mm bolt and pulling them out.



    Then the drain holes which are a usual point for corrosion:


    Cleaned up a couple more areas and slapped more "Bondo" on!


    The finished job...final paint and stone guard to be done after I've completed the boot floor repair by the wheelarch.


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    Managed to squeeze a bit more metalwork in today (last productive day of two weeks holiday!)...

    Template from the ubiquitous Cornflake packet:


    Chopping out a strip of metal.



    Folding the edge.



    One of my favourite tools...a Shrinker/Stretcher


    First stage, Stretching.






    Next stage, Shrinking.



    Managed to break the top anvil, just as the last tweaks were being made! I'll try a weld repair...


    Finished article.


    First trial fit.


    Cutting out the rot.


    Final trimming...boredom stopped play as the pub called!


    It occurred to me, whilst trimming the repair piece, that I've done this job the wrong way around, I should have fitted the boot floor piece first, then the lower arch...never mind, it's all a learning experience!

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