TonySuperSpec

Hi

The attached may help

i generated this when I built my SS

Instrument Panel Details.doc

hi

4 wire lambda will only be used once the ECU has started and the engine is running at temp.

there should be an ECU output to switch on lambda heater relay. You need a relay since the current sink on the ECU will not be up to the task.

The lambda signal wiring should be screened. The voltage swing from a Lambda isnormally no more than 0.5 volts Rich to Lean so any interference will make it wrong..

Don't dismiss Piston Heads

I sold my Superspec there sight unseen to a guy in Manchester.

He transferred the funds to bank, then organised the pick up as I had SORN the car after my knee made it impossible to get in / out

Its a great wrench to loose the car but just remember the good times Head Banging on garage wall. I remember you quoting that to me when I bought the kit and you suggested a cushion to make sure I did not hurt myself.

all the best

Tony.. :mellow:

Yes the space is a problem

I solved this by removing just a piece of the runner to allow the belt braket to swivel.

The passenger side was rge worst and I got seebelt is that how you spell it ! to rework the belt to extend the lap strap .. Didn't cost a lot and ensured the buckle was central for the SVA..

Hi

There are a number of threads on the topic of exports

As far as I am aware 1/1/09 was the crunch day..

From that date no car registered in an one EU country can remain legally in any other for > 6 months..

Of course you can have it in country longer but in the event of an accident you may find you have no legal protection and no insurance!!

I originally intended to export mine to Spain but they have stopped matriculating i.e re re-registering non Spanish conformed cars so no go on getting hoodie into country legally.

Did a quick look and it looks like France has adopted a similar stance.

Sorry to be the Bearer of back news..

Hi

Before my SVA and BUI I felt worried about paper work but in fact its easy

I looked at the link quoted.

I also phoned VOSA for a coup;le of the questions and it all went through 1st time

hi..

Although I have sold my Superspec I live in Boldmere Sutton..

Give me a bell or email if you want any info..

Tony

You can get new Reg if you can get enough points based on new major components

New Engine + New Gearbox + New Front Suspension + Recon Diff = new plate...

Hi All,

 

Quick question surounding the Rover engine code. As stated in the description.

 

Engine code is:

20T (engine type?)

4HH (haven't got a clue)

96 (poss year of manufacture?)

6 digit engine number (sequential number?)

 

Many thanks

Al

Look back on the threads 3 years ago ?

I spent over 6 months trying to get details... They were lost at Longbridge when they went bust no one has any direct info.

My engine had a build label and from that it was possible via Gaydon records to identify it was an export spaye probably for an 820 but with regards to age no idea.

20T = Engine block type = T series rather than later K series

5HH96 = block cast revision no details found on what variants this equals although did find this was a late revision so late build of engine type.

The 6 digit laser etched is the unique identifier.

It would have been good to get the details so the MEMS ECU variant problems could have been overcome.

Also get year and my SVA emissions test would have been easier..

Unless you can feed cables through column its a waste of time trying to get horn ring to work.

I fitted a push switch which is quite acceptable for SVA so should be OK for IVA

I also used PistonHead but actually had most replies from the ad on CarSales and sold via here

Sold this weekend unseen for cash

Being collected on Monday..

Shame but such is life if you can't get in /out with a bad knee

Its been fun B) would never do it again..

Tony

With no sale thus far and the car sitting in garage gathering dust

Price Reduced to £5500

Now thats a bargain since only a few hundred dry miles.. Anyone have an interest or know some one ?

As I said before the Vicki Green loom is fine provided you work on it carefully.

The colour coding is non standard but thats no big deal, I thought the premier one also does not conform to tin top standards...

You need to think very carefully before attacking car electrics, its not like 240V mains with only three wires!

Earthing is another sticky subject too many and loops can result too few and bits don't work, there is a fine balance...

The docs I created can be found by doing a search on the forum

Robin, thanks for the heads-up, but I could end up in the same situation, they may be 'old' batteries that may not hold a charge.

 

With the restriction on space under the bonnet, i'll be looking for a battery with dimensions smaller than or equal to 200 x 170 x 170mm

 

Cheers

Al

The battery you need is a TAB version (if you used the bolt on cables supplied) is one originally supplied for FORD Contina / Capri etc.

54317 Alphaline 44 360 210 175 175 4F supplied by Battery Supply

Get a Haynes manual before tring to refurb rear disk calipers..

I started got the piston stuck and had to buy second set of refurb calipers

Sorry can't agree the Vicki green loom is fine if you work through it carefully..

Have a look at the docs I put up to integrate with ECU etc.

Have two Sierra manuals no longer needed

Send me a p.m. and can arrange for sending if you pay the postage.

Would recommend Hoses

They are the only real goodridge supplier and made all mine custom for very reasonable prices.

Tony

Still not sold but have been abroad for 5 weeks so not pushing for sale whilst out of UK

Car is now on SORN 1/9/09

Still good value in my view !

Am I right in thinking if I build a Superspec, with a new engine, gearbox and propshaft, utilising the 'all new parts' from the Superspec kit, the car will be registered as a 'New-build? ie, not 'Q' or age related????

Can confirm if of the three major components .. Engine Gearbox Diff you can prove two new plus one fully refurbished to as new condition the build up points on the DVLA form will enable the issue of a new plate proving of course you can receipt all other parts (i.e major components as new)

Tony

The large one is the +ve It is the main distribution point for the bettery +ve

For the SVA this had to have an insulated boot over I assume the IVA is the same.

The starter wire goes to the spade..

B)

Hi all, Can someone advise the right way to wire the rear fog so that it will operate when the car is either on dip or full beam as now required by the IVA. At present I have controlled a relay from the dipped wire from the light switch then to the fog switch. Is it ok to take a feed from the full beam to another relay and then to the same terminal on the fog switch. All help appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

Ian H

You can use two diodes as an OR

Join the diodes together at the marked end,

Feed diped feed to one

Feed main feed to other

THen use the joined point as the +ve for the fog switching.

B)

Hi

Still not sold

Anyone !!!

Still for sale

Come on some one must want some fun for this year ...

:rolleyes: