Indeed, i meant to. I had to do a fair bit of machining on the corner of the inlet manifold to stop it hitting the engine mount as well.
Jim Tony Pottrell wrote: > That sounds about right Jim... > > http://www.pyroport.com/quantum/gallery/zetec/engineinsitu.jpg > > You can see 3 of the four Zetec mods in that picture. The one that seems > to keep being forgotten is the mod to the engine mounting point, the > vertical section needs to be moved to the rear of the mount as otherwise it > fouls the head > > Tony > > On Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:48:35 +0100, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I can't quite remember the thickness of the tube, it's either 2 or 3mm, >> pretty sure it was 2, not done any work on the Q's for 2 years so my >> memory is fading. >> The bigger tubes are 40x40, the smaller 25x25 (from memory, just measure >> a couple in your engine bay). >> On Matthews we cut away the side of the 40x40 tube next to the >> alternator and then i filled it back in with flat 3mm plate. >> Then fitted another bit of 40x25mm tube above it to add extra strength. >> Some people cut out the existing tube completely and replace it with a >> thinner one, if you do make sure it can't move. >> Likewise the top corner had a bit of spare tube tacked across before the >> original was cut to stop things moving. >> >> Darryls site was quite detailed, a shame it's gone, maybe QOC can host a >> copy ? >> >> Jim >> >> >> >> >> Steve Kodz wrote: >> >>> Matthew, >>> >>> There are plenty of good photos of your conversion on Jim's website, but >>> I >>> am looking for the size of the box section needed. I need to know what >>> size the box section is and what thickness, ie 2,3 or 4mm. >>> >>> I think the NI website Michael is referring to was Darryl Web's, but I >>> think >>> that site is no longer - maybe the Wayback machine can help with that. >>> >>> I have a potential source for the box section, via a friends dad, but >>> just >>> need to find out the specifics. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Steve >>> >>> On Tuesday 29 Sep 2009, Matthew Wastell wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Not sure that was me. >>>> >>>> Alternator rail is half the width of the original same height. Front >>>> exhaust cutout has box infront the same size as the original. >>>> >>>> Also on mine the top rail is same size but angled out for 16v head. >>>> >>>> If you need more let me know and I'll draw/ photograph the bits. >>>> >>>> Matthew >>>> >>>> On 29 Sep 2009, at 09:48, [email protected] wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> I seem to recall that there was a web site or a contribution to the >>>>> forum from a former member in Northern Ireland whose wife had a >>>>> 2+2. I think that Matthew also got some help in this from the >>>>> former member in Welwyn who ran a custom car business until his >>>>> premises burnt down. >>>>> >>>>> Has anyone any experience or knowledge of the use of stainless steel >>>>> for purpose of making load bearing structures like the engine space >>>>> frame.? >>>>> >>>>> Michael >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
