Stephenvenning
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Steves Megane conversion build - She's finally running (VIDEO inside)
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Raptor6767
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Stephenvenning
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Will do mate, Ill get them both hubs fully stripped and then I might place an order.
Stephenvenning
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UPDATE:
Earlier this week I set about stripping the hub carrier with the aid of an oxi-acetaline torch and a press. The low ball joint was pressed out which was relatively easy actually, hopefully pressing the new one in is just as easy. The pinch bolt that holds strut tower in was siezed in so required some heat, a few minutes of heating and the bolt knocked out pretty easy. The hub assembly was then completely shot blasted, being sure to mask off critical areas. Ive now only managed to get the hub carrier painted, looks miles better than it did before and the paint should provide some corrosion resistance.
As I will be pushing over 300hp Ill need to have a high flow fuel system like mentioned in previous posts. Well today i set about running the lines, Ill be using AN6 teflon braided lines throughout my build. Luckily the clio has a spare slot for another line under the care, so this made is pretty straight forward. The hardest part was trying the wiggle the fuel line up the side of the fuel tank and through the fuel sender access hole that I have made bigger. The lines were run above the subframe along the heatshield into the engine bay, Ive then run them under the brake line junction box and along by the battery tray. Ive used aluminium clamps throughout and will sleeve the lines in heat shield material just in case.
Ive also this week bought some zircoflex heat shield material which Ill be installing once all the engine bay is finished. Some V-band clamps have also arrived which will allow me to attach the megane centre section to my cat back system and make it pretty much the same as the clio's stock system.
Also fitted my AC delete bracket
Thanks
Earlier this week I set about stripping the hub carrier with the aid of an oxi-acetaline torch and a press. The low ball joint was pressed out which was relatively easy actually, hopefully pressing the new one in is just as easy. The pinch bolt that holds strut tower in was siezed in so required some heat, a few minutes of heating and the bolt knocked out pretty easy. The hub assembly was then completely shot blasted, being sure to mask off critical areas. Ive now only managed to get the hub carrier painted, looks miles better than it did before and the paint should provide some corrosion resistance.
As I will be pushing over 300hp Ill need to have a high flow fuel system like mentioned in previous posts. Well today i set about running the lines, Ill be using AN6 teflon braided lines throughout my build. Luckily the clio has a spare slot for another line under the care, so this made is pretty straight forward. The hardest part was trying the wiggle the fuel line up the side of the fuel tank and through the fuel sender access hole that I have made bigger. The lines were run above the subframe along the heatshield into the engine bay, Ive then run them under the brake line junction box and along by the battery tray. Ive used aluminium clamps throughout and will sleeve the lines in heat shield material just in case.
Ive also this week bought some zircoflex heat shield material which Ill be installing once all the engine bay is finished. Some V-band clamps have also arrived which will allow me to attach the megane centre section to my cat back system and make it pretty much the same as the clio's stock system.
Also fitted my AC delete bracket
Thanks
Jesse James
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Stephenvenning
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Stephenvenning
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Well Ive always been mechanically minded, my job as an engineer definitely helps that. Just done my research and don]'t rush things then, you'll generally get good results. I am 23 :lol:
Jesse James
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I have never felt so old ha ha and to top that I wish I had listened at school. This build is genuinely astonishing. Really can't wait to see the end product
Stephenvenning
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Stephenvenning
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UPDATE:
Not a huge amount of work this week, just the bits that Ive been putting off :lol:
First of was the passenger side drive shaft. When I was stripping the engine out I slipped with the crow bar while levering out the driveshafts and split the inner rubber boot. I then searched for a genuine gaitor and could only find the outer ones and a new one from renault was £65, screw that for a bit of rubber. Anyway I decided to buy these universal boots that stretch a lot more so you can slide them over the CV joint easily. Well it all went very well, and hopefully Ive just saved myself a bit of money. If it fails then Ill replace the shaft, wont be very hard as everything shouldn't be seized that time round as I use copper slip on everything!
In order for the megane engine to fit you have to use the Clio's cam cover and associated engine mounts, but i couldnt leave these in the state they were in considering there at the top of the engine. I took them to work and shot blast them so they were to base metal. I then etch primed them making sure to mask of all the rubber bushes, after 2 hours I followed my usual procedure of hitting it with 3 coats of colour coat and then 2 coats of lacquer as I dont want it super glossy looking. Ive done the Cam cover and upper arm link in the same black as my clio and then the other engine mount and plate in the gun metal colour that the rest of the engine is painted in. It looks OEM but with a different look.
The scuttle panel area is always a settling point for dirt and grime and mine was disgusting, 8 years of rotting leaves and dirt :lol: however I didnt want to use the jet washer as it will drench out the garage and already cleaned engine bay that has exposed wiring. I opted for a £20 steam washer from argos and it worked a treat! I agitated it first with a detailing brush and Auto glym quick detailer and left it to dwell for 5 minutes. I then went in with the steam cleaner and it got most of the ingressed dirt out, I repeated this process until I was happy, now its all sparkly and ready for the fresh engine to go in
While I was cleaning out the scuttle panel i removed all the trim from around that area. One thing that has always bugged me with the engine bay is the heat resistant material sagging around the scuttle panel. While this trim piece was out I might as well rectify it. I used some EVO stick spray glue and drenched behind the heat resistant material with it. Then using some G clamps and some bits of wood I clamped it down and left it for an hour, now it doesn't sag. I didnt stop there though, as the turbo will be sitting right below this trim I decided to give it a bit more heat protection. By using the zircoflex heat shield material I cut out a strip and stuck it down onto the trim piece and cut off the excess with a sharp knife. Ill get some rubber edging from work to neaten it up a bit this week.
The link pipe was then wrapped with the same DEI titanium wrap the downpipe is wrapped with, a V band clamp was also tacked onto the end.
This week I hope to re-route the brake booster vacuum line as to the meganes brake servo is the other side to the clio's it has to be made longer. I also fit the heat shielding to the engine bay and make final prep for the engine to go in. I also still need to time up the engine :lol:
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Other pictures:
Thanks
Not a huge amount of work this week, just the bits that Ive been putting off :lol:
First of was the passenger side drive shaft. When I was stripping the engine out I slipped with the crow bar while levering out the driveshafts and split the inner rubber boot. I then searched for a genuine gaitor and could only find the outer ones and a new one from renault was £65, screw that for a bit of rubber. Anyway I decided to buy these universal boots that stretch a lot more so you can slide them over the CV joint easily. Well it all went very well, and hopefully Ive just saved myself a bit of money. If it fails then Ill replace the shaft, wont be very hard as everything shouldn't be seized that time round as I use copper slip on everything!
In order for the megane engine to fit you have to use the Clio's cam cover and associated engine mounts, but i couldnt leave these in the state they were in considering there at the top of the engine. I took them to work and shot blast them so they were to base metal. I then etch primed them making sure to mask of all the rubber bushes, after 2 hours I followed my usual procedure of hitting it with 3 coats of colour coat and then 2 coats of lacquer as I dont want it super glossy looking. Ive done the Cam cover and upper arm link in the same black as my clio and then the other engine mount and plate in the gun metal colour that the rest of the engine is painted in. It looks OEM but with a different look.
The scuttle panel area is always a settling point for dirt and grime and mine was disgusting, 8 years of rotting leaves and dirt :lol: however I didnt want to use the jet washer as it will drench out the garage and already cleaned engine bay that has exposed wiring. I opted for a £20 steam washer from argos and it worked a treat! I agitated it first with a detailing brush and Auto glym quick detailer and left it to dwell for 5 minutes. I then went in with the steam cleaner and it got most of the ingressed dirt out, I repeated this process until I was happy, now its all sparkly and ready for the fresh engine to go in
While I was cleaning out the scuttle panel i removed all the trim from around that area. One thing that has always bugged me with the engine bay is the heat resistant material sagging around the scuttle panel. While this trim piece was out I might as well rectify it. I used some EVO stick spray glue and drenched behind the heat resistant material with it. Then using some G clamps and some bits of wood I clamped it down and left it for an hour, now it doesn't sag. I didnt stop there though, as the turbo will be sitting right below this trim I decided to give it a bit more heat protection. By using the zircoflex heat shield material I cut out a strip and stuck it down onto the trim piece and cut off the excess with a sharp knife. Ill get some rubber edging from work to neaten it up a bit this week.
The link pipe was then wrapped with the same DEI titanium wrap the downpipe is wrapped with, a V band clamp was also tacked onto the end.
This week I hope to re-route the brake booster vacuum line as to the meganes brake servo is the other side to the clio's it has to be made longer. I also fit the heat shielding to the engine bay and make final prep for the engine to go in. I also still need to time up the engine :lol:
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Other pictures:
Thanks
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Stephenvenning
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this is an insane build. i don't think i'd dare to drive the car once it's finished.
I know, I'm gonna cry when it gets dirty :lol: strict cleaning regime I think when it's done. Thanks mate
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