BT, 1994 854 T-5

I'm afraid I'm not keen on the v70 front end
But we can't all like the 850 as much as I do
It's such a shame that its not going to be on the track at lydden this weekend
But hopefully when it does make it to a track we can have a little meet and all see how it goes

Rob wrote:I'm afraid I'm not keen on the v70 front end
But we can't all like the 850 as much as I do
It's such a shame that its not going to be on the track at lydden this weekend
But hopefully when it does make it to a track we can have a little meet and all see how it goes

i'm keeping both front-ends, & making them both single piece so i can switch between the 850 & S/V70 one

i've still got some expensive mods to do on BT before she'll be on the road (Turbo Tuner & rods), but once she i'll be doing some track days hopefully so i'll have to bring her down

That's a good idea
Spare front end for the first meeting with the tyre wall

with work & lack of money i haven't worked on BT for a while, i am halfway thru taking the turbo off to get the uprated internals put in (a few bolts that won't shift holding me up lol). & did get the fuelling side of things sorted over the weekend, VXR injectors, 3.8bar regulator & thermal inlet manifold spacer fitted.

i had to change to a newer style fuel rail & the clip to hold the fuel pipe in place is different, anyone know the type i need & where to get one please

I'm sure I've got one
I'll find it and post a pic

Rob wrote:I'm sure I've got one
I'll find it and post a pic

thanks, i'm guessing its this one i need. My next question, as mine is a one piece line without the nut coupling can it be converted to the newer style easily?

I'm sure if you had the nut you could just flare the pipe

no new pictures but have collected my new gearbox off JT who kindly got it built up for me. Its a 850 TDi gearing inside a T-5 casing (bellhousings are different on TDi) with my welded diff. Its going to be a while before i get to use it but hoping it'll make a big difference on the 1/4mile.

also got my 2005 93mm crank so the engine capacity will be a minimum of 2396cc now, its also lighter than the original 850 crank. Still not sure to risk going to 2.5

finally got my turbo off & stripped apart ready for the new internals to go in

upgraded on the left (both intake & exhaust wheels), standard on the right

still not 100% sure on them yet

despite the 20t compressor housing arriving, i've now started to put BT's engine back to (nearly) standard. The idea being to get her on the road with stock engine & build up another engine to full spec to be swopped over

How's it going now mate?
Is there any chance it'll be done for the bhp show?
I'm having another club stand
Also I'm looking for some advice
Do you know how to set the timing for na cams?
I'm thinking of fitting some but there's so many different write ups on the net and I don't know what's best to do

Rob wrote:How's it going now mate?
Is there any chance it'll be done for the bhp show?
I'm having another club stand
Also I'm looking for some advice
Do you know how to set the timing for na cams?
I'm thinking of fitting some but there's so many different write ups on the net and I don't know what's best to do

she's getting there, need to find a 15g & brake servo to manifold pipe. Then think i've got everything i need. Hoping to have her done for March, but depends how money goes

timings apparently should be N/A intake cam must be retarded by 4 degrees, N/A exhaust cam must be advanced by 5 degrees.

I've got a vac tree
And I'm taking damos 15 off and putting a 16 on
So I'll have what you need
Give me a couple of weeks and I'll post em up to you

I'll try that for timing then
I'm sure it's not that far out



So do you think it'll make the bhp show??

Vac tree ?!?!?!?
What am I going on about!!!!
I've got a vac pipe
There's no doubt
I'll get one off

its the pipe from the brake servo to the intake manifold i need, & how much you looking for for the 15g?

i've obviously not tried the cam timings myself so no guarantees lol

Do you fancy helping me try and get a few more members on the forum
And maybe helping me moderate it?
I'm so short of time at the moment I could do with some help
That'll be more than payment for a few spares
A little cheeky I know but I can't help it

Rob wrote:Do you fancy helping me try and get a few more members on the forum
And maybe helping me moderate it?
I'm so short of time at the moment I could do with some help
That'll be more than payment for a few spares
A little cheeky I know but I can't help it

i've just sorted a 15g, but if i can help with the forum i will do no problem

Brilliant
If there's any parts you need just let me know

The more help I can get the better
I don't want it give up on the forum and the website but I'm just so busy
Hopefully we can get some more members
And get the ones we have using it more

it does feel weird putting all the old stuff back on, but more parts collected & fitted today. I do need a idle control valve top hose & brake servo pipe if you've got one spare

Got a servo pipe off
I'll grab a idle valve pipe
Make sure there's nothing else you need and I'll post em up Monday

p fandango wrote:it does feel weird putting all the old stuff back on, but more parts collected & fitted today. I do need a idle control valve top hose & brake servo pipe if you've got one spare

I think your some Jubilee clips missing!   
do you need some more?

and may I suggest you raise your catch tank or the engine will empty its oil into the tank, been there, done that! lol

Rob wrote:Got a servo pipe off
I'll grab a idle valve pipe
Make sure there's nothing else you need and I'll post em up Monday

i'm 90% sure thats all i need, how much do i owe you?

JT wrote:I think your some Jubilee clips missing!   
do you need some more?

i've got aload just not bothered to fit them all yet, i'll replace them all with Mikalor clamps everntually

and may I suggest you raise your catch tank or the engine will empty its oil into the tank, been there, done that! lol

thanks for the tip, but i don't use oil so it should be ok lol

p fandango wrote:

Rob wrote:Got a servo pipe off
I'll grab a idle valve pipe
Make sure there's nothing else you need and I'll post em up Monday

i'm 90% sure thats all i need, how much do i owe you?

I don't want anything for them mate

I'll post them Monday that'll give you time incase you need anything else

Rob wrote:I don't want anything for them mate

I'll post them Monday that'll give you time incase you need anything else

thank you, assuming the turbo i'm picking up is complete (recirc & actuator) then i think i've got everything. But we shall see lol

more done again today. Inlet manifold removed & fitted properly using a gasket (i don't normally bother). Exhaust manifold put back, & yes with gaskets just need to get 1 washer as i lost it. Starting to look like an engine again, i did break the dipstick tho

Looks like you're getting there :)
I'll add a dipstick to the package then lol :)

Rob wrote:Looks like you're getting there
I'll add a dipstick to the package then lol

it actually took me almost a month to get the manifold off, so too get it so far back on is a miracle lol. Just hope the turbo goes on easily

if you've got a dipstick to hand it would be appreciated, lost count how many i've been thru during BT's time