Xr4i 24v - Page 7 - Drifting forum

Corey_XR4I · 18-04-2008, 01:36

i started out today with a little electrical work, My worce nightmare, i can do pretty much anything else on a car apart from electrical, i know my basics but thats it but hey thats what im at college for learning motor vehicles :blush:

here is what i got done today:

Firstly made a Switch box for my centre console:

i have aload more room on ther for anything else i might want to add such as fuel and battery cut off

Then got the car back in garage and up on stands for the big work to start

Corey_XR4I · 18-04-2008, 01:37

and then i got to snap of what is lurking underneath before it gets a big overhaul:

and there will be more progress tomorrow and will be pics of everything and all diff and props and stuff should be off,

just awaiting hydro and new brake a fuel lines to turn up and then both fuel and brake lines will be in car for extra safety

Connor22 · 18-04-2008, 13:30

great project buddy

mint looking car

Corey_XR4I · 18-04-2008, 13:47

Thanks bud, getting on nerves now, going to probally be working on it as late as possible tonight until maybe 2-3 in morning as ive just got a generator and flood lights so darkness is no problem

quite happy with my purchase of a 1.5hp genny awsome at £70

Corey_XR4I · 03-05-2008, 00:43

Well got a little more done today and tonight found out i now have a deadline, 18th may teeside practice day :shock:

got a welded diff but having a little problem with getting mine off as the bolts are very tight and i have no source of heat so i will have to think of a plan somehow.......

anyway heres what i done today with my m8 L.Pedro

:

Put wheels back on and get her back out:

strip front away to fit new stuff and make holes

old lights out:

new lights in:

Corey_XR4I · 03-05-2008, 00:43

quickly measured my diff so i could order a welded one of ROB at teeside:

back up it went on jacks and attacked the diff with not too great of an accomplishment:

also took a part of the backbox off to get a diff properly:

dont laugh at my pea shooter, i love it tho

and here is some fanny on pics:

and back there tomorrow to see if i can actually attack the diff with some force and get it off, problem is i dont have any heat source or muscle haha so pretty hopeless but ill try again

Corey_XR4I · 03-05-2008, 00:46

anyway i think the front looks little better but i can understand not to everyones taste and ano the holes arnt perfectly matching but nearly there

robrs2 · 03-05-2008, 09:53

By the way m8 its the top mounts that you need to measure to check if its a 7 1/2" or the easy way is to see if the top bolt has a nut on one end (7") or a bolt each side (7 1/2")

adomz · 03-05-2008, 10:37

niec going there Bwoi! would give you a hand if i was a bit nearer your side LoL

adam

Corey_XR4I · 03-05-2008, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by robrs2

By the way m8 its the top mounts that you need to measure to check if its a 7 1/2" or the easy way is to see if the top bolt has a nut on one end (7") or a bolt each side (7 1/2")

ahhh right m8, ive been told they are a 7" diff anyway but once i get it on later today i will know for sure

Quote:

Originally Posted by adomz

niec going there Bwoi! would give you a hand if i was a bit nearer your side LoL

adam

cheers m8 much appreciated, im glad ive now got a deadline of 18th, makes me work harder and faster

Corey_XR4I · 06-05-2008, 13:01

small update but huge progress in my eyes

Got some new brake fluid FREE off my next door neighbour who works at Renault, its £34.95 for a tub of 500ml and mine took 2 and a half bottles lol including bleeding and i have a few bottles left for spare

blead all the brakes
loosend most of the diff off, just have one proble with on drive shaft as bolts are rounded? any help on that
undersealed most of the car and wire brushed the brake lines and came up ok but will eventually need changing
made a board with wheels to slide under car made from, under bonnet heat sheet, floor carpet , wardrobe door and a computer chair wheels

works tho so why pay for one
got the blue xr4i out to see how she is and she fricking filthy

Diskovod · 08-05-2008, 22:19

Niiiice engine! If you would ever want to make a body mod, you should make it a 2door sedan, that's be the real GT drift fighter Sierra

Waiting for some extra steering lock mods

Corey_XR4I · 09-05-2008, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diskovod

Niiiice engine! If you would ever want to make a body mod, you should make it a 2door sedan, that's be the real GT drift fighter Sierra

Waiting for some extra steering lock mods

Nah m8, i want a xr4i not a cosworth look a like

well was told to grind off my diff bolts because i had rounded them but me being a fanny said no and tried with a hacksaw, tool 1 hour to get about 3mm through so i said frick it and got the grinder out, Thanks to L.Pedro(on here) for helping me as he always does, dont even have to ask him sometimes hes like already under my car doing little bits here and there so thanks buddy

Got the Generator going and got the grinder out, we got through 3 bolts in around 15mins but then we had to pack up and call it a day so we will be back at it tomorrow but here is some pics for just now.....

Corey

Corey_XR4I · 18-05-2008, 23:54

Woohoo got my welded diff today off rob along with a few new diff bolts and a AFFF Fire extinguisher, diff will be fitted by end of week along with extinguisher so update then

neil a walker · 19-05-2008, 00:22

they're not allen key bolts are they? cant see from the pic. Would of said try a 6 sided socket instead of a 12 sided as the 6 sides work from the flat top on the bolt head rather than twisting from the corners like a 12 sided socked usually does. heat, shock with hammer, and duck oil sometimes does too. but it came off in the end though!

robrs2 · 19-05-2008, 08:52

You can't use normal hex head bolts on the driveshafts, the heads are too big and catch on the cv boot. Ford used the T40 or T47 socket head bolts and unless you get a good quality tool to remove them there dam hard to get off.
I just cut the heads off and replace then with allen socket heads.

Corey_XR4I · 19-05-2008, 11:48

As rob says a fricking pain in the arse m8, glad i got one side off ok tho...

just the prop in the problem now, anyway extinguisher and new gauge pod is being done tonight after i finnish college

once again cheers rob for the help and parts

Corey

kroozin86 · 19-05-2008, 13:34

after all this work i hope it drifts well

Corey_XR4I · 19-05-2008, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by kroozin86

after all this work i hope it drifts well

work.......what work

she will work...... no doubt about it just me am worried about with lack of skills and seat time

CrabsterDrift · 24-05-2008, 10:03

Corey - your xr4i is looking brilliant mate

i can guess it drifts aswell as it looks - should do

shame you arent able to go to teesside today - im goin at 2pm to watch the practicin aswell.

good luck with the tests

(2 xr4i's - lucky if i ever see one - nooooo lol)

18-04-2008, 01:36	#121 (permalink)
Corey_XR4I XR4I 24V FTW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunderland NE UK Posts: 1,714	i started out today with a little electrical work, My worce nightmare, i can do pretty much anything else on a car apart from electrical, i know my basics but thats it but hey thats what im at college for learning motor vehicles :blush: here is what i got done today: Firstly made a Switch box for my centre console: i have aload more room on ther for anything else i might want to add such as fuel and battery cut off Then got the car back in garage and up on stands for the big work to start Last edited by Corey_XR4I : 14-07-2008 at 22:52.

18-04-2008, 01:37	#122 (permalink)
Corey_XR4I XR4I 24V FTW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunderland NE UK Posts: 1,714	and then i got to snap of what is lurking underneath before it gets a big overhaul: and there will be more progress tomorrow and will be pics of everything and all diff and props and stuff should be off, just awaiting hydro and new brake a fuel lines to turn up and then both fuel and brake lines will be in car for extra safety Last edited by Corey_XR4I : 14-07-2008 at 22:54.

03-05-2008, 00:43	#125 (permalink)
Corey_XR4I XR4I 24V FTW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunderland NE UK Posts: 1,714	Well got a little more done today and tonight found out i now have a deadline, 18th may teeside practice day :shock: got a welded diff but having a little problem with getting mine off as the bolts are very tight and i have no source of heat so i will have to think of a plan somehow....... anyway heres what i done today with my m8 L.Pedro : Put wheels back on and get her back out: strip front away to fit new stuff and make holes old lights out: new lights in: Last edited by Corey_XR4I : 14-07-2008 at 22:58.

06-05-2008, 13:01	#131 (permalink)
Corey_XR4I XR4I 24V FTW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunderland NE UK Posts: 1,714	small update but huge progress in my eyes Got some new brake fluid FREE off my next door neighbour who works at Renault, its £34.95 for a tub of 500ml and mine took 2 and a half bottles lol including bleeding and i have a few bottles left for spare blead all the brakes loosend most of the diff off, just have one proble with on drive shaft as bolts are rounded? any help on that undersealed most of the car and wire brushed the brake lines and came up ok but will eventually need changing made a board with wheels to slide under car made from, under bonnet heat sheet, floor carpet , wardrobe door and a computer chair wheels works tho so why pay for one got the blue xr4i out to see how she is and she fricking filthy Last edited by Corey_XR4I : 14-07-2008 at 23:04.

19-05-2008, 11:48	#137 (permalink)
Corey_XR4I XR4I 24V FTW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunderland NE UK Posts: 1,714	As rob says a fricking pain in the arse m8, glad i got one side off ok tho... just the prop in the problem now, anyway extinguisher and new gauge pod is being done tonight after i finnish college once again cheers rob for the help and parts Corey Last edited by Corey_XR4I : 14-07-2008 at 23:08.

18-04-2008, 13:30	#123 (permalink)
Connor22 gripper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 15	great project buddy mint looking car

18-04-2008, 13:47	#124 (permalink)
Corey_XR4I XR4I 24V FTW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunderland NE UK Posts: 1,714	Thanks bud, getting on nerves now, going to probally be working on it as late as possible tonight until maybe 2-3 in morning as ive just got a generator and flood lights so darkness is no problem quite happy with my purchase of a 1.5hp genny awsome at £70

03-05-2008, 00:43	#126 (permalink)
Corey_XR4I XR4I 24V FTW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunderland NE UK Posts: 1,714	quickly measured my diff so i could order a welded one of ROB at teeside: back up it went on jacks and attacked the diff with not too great of an accomplishment: also took a part of the backbox off to get a diff properly: dont laugh at my pea shooter, i love it tho and here is some fanny on pics: and back there tomorrow to see if i can actually attack the diff with some force and get it off, problem is i dont have any heat source or muscle haha so pretty hopeless but ill try again

03-05-2008, 00:46	#127 (permalink)
Corey_XR4I XR4I 24V FTW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunderland NE UK Posts: 1,714	anyway i think the front looks little better but i can understand not to everyones taste and ano the holes arnt perfectly matching but nearly there

03-05-2008, 09:53	#128 (permalink)
robrs2 dorifto kingu! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Teesside Posts: 950	By the way m8 its the top mounts that you need to measure to check if its a 7 1/2" or the easy way is to see if the top bolt has a nut on one end (7") or a bolt each side (7 1/2")

03-05-2008, 10:37	#129 (permalink)
adomz Fixin`Repairin Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, Ilford, UK Posts: 1,368	niec going there Bwoi! would give you a hand if i was a bit nearer your side LoL adam

08-05-2008, 22:19	#132 (permalink)
Diskovod touge runner Join Date: May 2006 Location: St. Petersburg Posts: 158	Niiiice engine! If you would ever want to make a body mod, you should make it a 2door sedan, that's be the real GT drift fighter Sierra Waiting for some extra steering lock mods

18-05-2008, 23:54	#134 (permalink)
Corey_XR4I XR4I 24V FTW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunderland NE UK Posts: 1,714	Woohoo got my welded diff today off rob along with a few new diff bolts and a AFFF Fire extinguisher, diff will be fitted by end of week along with extinguisher so update then

19-05-2008, 00:22	#135 (permalink)
neil a walker spl dori master Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the shire Posts: 469	they're not allen key bolts are they? cant see from the pic. Would of said try a 6 sided socket instead of a 12 sided as the 6 sides work from the flat top on the bolt head rather than twisting from the corners like a 12 sided socked usually does. heat, shock with hammer, and duck oil sometimes does too. but it came off in the end though!

19-05-2008, 08:52	#136 (permalink)
robrs2 dorifto kingu! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Teesside Posts: 950	You can't use normal hex head bolts on the driveshafts, the heads are too big and catch on the cv boot. Ford used the T40 or T47 socket head bolts and unless you get a good quality tool to remove them there dam hard to get off. I just cut the heads off and replace then with allen socket heads.

19-05-2008, 13:34	#138 (permalink)
kroozin86 spl dori master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Teesside-Billingham Posts: 454	after all this work i hope it drifts well

24-05-2008, 10:03	#140 (permalink)
CrabsterDrift doughnutter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hartlepool, UK Posts: 42	Corey - your xr4i is looking brilliant mate i can guess it drifts aswell as it looks - should do shame you arent able to go to teesside today - im goin at 2pm to watch the practicin aswell. good luck with the tests (2 xr4i's - lucky if i ever see one - nooooo lol)

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