I will add my 2 cents on filler now as I've got some more experience with it.
Stay the frack away from Bondo!! It's garbage!

Buy yourself a good quality filler, something from Evercoat's line of products (I really like Evercoat stuff).

A good quality filler like Evercoat sands so much nicer and goes on so much better then any Bondo stuff I've used. Also there's really not much of a price difference.

Always use a little bit of filler at a time. Better too little then too much.

Use the fiberglass filler instead of crappy bondo. For the amount of work you guys put in, it would be a shame to bondo it.

Once again, tips much appreciated

Or just practice your welding and throw nice beeds on it all day? And grind them flush, If your getting air pockets in your welds it's Porosity*if your using a gas then maybe a gas pocket* Try to weld with No wind. Tarp up a little tent.

Well, finally got the engine bay finished!!







It's very nice to start bolting stuff back ONTO the car, rather than take it off.

Looks good but what happened with that strut tower ?

The patch that's there? Just the way the light hits it I guess, it's completely flush.

Looking great!

I guess with all this patch work we can keep our 2Gs alive?

More updates?!

There will be! I pick up my motor tomorrow. I got my front end back together, and will be assembling my motor on Friday.

and you should soon be getting a new turbo

Oh I got my BEAUTIFUL motor back.....

Pics to follow.

You're such a tease!

Yeah, my wife says that too.

Then I give her multiple scream at the top of your lungs orgasms. So you all won't be disappointed.

Lies....

Pics as promised!!











That's pretty much as far as I got today with the motor. I've got a really cool timelapse video I made, but will upload it when the motor, tranny, install is complete.

Disclaimer:
Ryan and Club DSM Canada are not responsible for any water damages caused by or due in part to the drool you will surely drip on your keyboard as a result of looking at these photos.

Looks good Buddy!

Wow that is looking good

What's your excuse gonna be for the wastegate out the bumper for when you get pulled over?

Its the flame thrower security system lol... Lookin good!

He could probably pull some eco-friendly BS.

"Officer any hot gas that cause excess pressure on my engine leading me to use more fuel and hurt the enviorment are put through a filtered valve system and released out here"

Nothing wrong with a Side Exit. They are not illigal to have but illigal to use. Keep it closed and you fine.

Ghislain

Ryan, how do you plan on priming your motor? I see the timing belt and cover is already on, so I take it you won't be spinning the oil pump by drill....

Gonna use a drill pump in through the filter housing. I don't have my turbo yet, otherwise I would have primed it on the stand.

And what's this "WHEN" I get pulled over stuff? LOL. Belleville cops are friendly, and I don't drive like an idiot, not saying anyone does... I've been driving for over 10 years and I've never been pulled over.

C'ept this one time when they checked my 10 day permit to make sure it was legal.

What kind of drill pump do you have? the one i tried didnt work well, the oil was too thick for it. i found just a 2 dollar soap pump worked better, put a couple litres through till it came up the head. but it was in the car and was able to crank it right after..

I don't have one currently, was going to pick one up at Princess Auto before I fired it up.

Soap pump is a good idea. As I assembled the motor, everything was coated in 20W50 so it is pre-lubricated before fireup and the oil is nice and thick, so it stays on things a little longer. I lubed up my cams, rockers and bled my lifters with the 20W50, not to mention everything has assembly lube on the bearings.

That's the one I got, from princess, don't waste your money it doesn't pump the oil like we would want. Dollar store soap dispenser is the way to go! Not the fancy lookin ones, but the bigger ones. Mine had soap in it already but it was the best one, just cleaned it out. Lol

I tried the hand pump from princess too, doesnt like the oil either. Both garbage.

I've used the soap pump method a couple of times. I suppose it's a little more work, but it's so simple, it can't fail. I could see if you were a shop priming a dozen engines a day, but otherwise, the simpler the better.

marine lower unit oil change pump from princess works good!

I bought mine from Home Hardware for $12 and works great on everything from shockproof to 10W30l. Been using it for a few years now and no issues. It's what I used on my first startup as well as initial startup each spring.
You're welcome to borrow it if you want Ryan.

I will probably take you up on that offer Jamie.

Might be my chance to come over and see this beast going together.

It's HERE!!!

MMMMMmmmm, dsm porn

Ah Ba Flubba!!!

Nice chunk, can't wait to feel this thing pulling your Car into orbit.

Ghislain

I just wet myself.

Ugh, I want! Give us a good review as I'll be in the market for a turbo soon! Either this bad boy or the fp hta68

I have the FP Green and I live a block away from you lol I'll toss you the keys, take it for a whirl and find out for yourself whenever you want

This turbo is awesome, got one in a buddies 1g.. Spins all 4s she spools so fast.