Few questions please
Discussion
Hi all,
I am (slowly) puttin my Turbo engine together in my summerhouse and I am wanting to prep the engine bay as much as I can. I'm not overly 'good' at mechanics or fabrication etc so I won't be shaving my bay however I want to tidy/hide what I can.
Currently pretty standard under the bonnet, MG ZR 1.8 VVC/160
◇ Moving battery to the boot - I understand most of the theory of doing this, but my concern is my tailgate is only opened via the keyfob, and also my manual key doesnt actually unlock my car. (So what happens if for example the battery dies and I can't manually unlock the car to access the batter in the boot). P.s. I've jumped the car battery from under the engine before when this happened before 😐.
I've had mentioned to me drilling a bolt or something like that into the rear wheel well so it can be accessed to jump the battery if needed?
◇ Upgrading to a Sytec fuel pressure regulator - I need to understand what plumbs in where etc. Fuel rail to regulator? Regulator to filter? How to connect the Sytec gauge to it.. what connectors, idk..
◇ Relocating fuel filter- at same time I'm interested in changing to a braided fuel line setup so not only looks nicer where seen but I'll be able to move the fuel filter out of sight easier. What do I need to make the braided line connect to the filter and regulator, etc?
◇ Relocating the coolant reservoir - again I understand the basics of this, but my main query is does the tank need to be a certain level? Might sound strange but sure I've read somewhere the coolant tank needed to be 'above' something. If not, then I can just relocate the tank out of sight(ish) and move the hoses going to/from it?
◇ Remove the charcoal canister - A lot of people tell me it's easy but noones elaborated yet. I believe part of the canister ideally needs point outside of the car/engine bay?
◇ Relocating the washer jet tank (or at least the filler part) - again, is this just 'move the tank and reroute the hoses' in theory?
Any help on any of these is appreciated. I thought best to ask as many of my questions in 1 hit than a flurry of posts going backwards and forth.
Thanks in advance
Ben
I am (slowly) puttin my Turbo engine together in my summerhouse and I am wanting to prep the engine bay as much as I can. I'm not overly 'good' at mechanics or fabrication etc so I won't be shaving my bay however I want to tidy/hide what I can.
Currently pretty standard under the bonnet, MG ZR 1.8 VVC/160
◇ Moving battery to the boot - I understand most of the theory of doing this, but my concern is my tailgate is only opened via the keyfob, and also my manual key doesnt actually unlock my car. (So what happens if for example the battery dies and I can't manually unlock the car to access the batter in the boot). P.s. I've jumped the car battery from under the engine before when this happened before 😐.
I've had mentioned to me drilling a bolt or something like that into the rear wheel well so it can be accessed to jump the battery if needed?
◇ Upgrading to a Sytec fuel pressure regulator - I need to understand what plumbs in where etc. Fuel rail to regulator? Regulator to filter? How to connect the Sytec gauge to it.. what connectors, idk..
◇ Relocating fuel filter- at same time I'm interested in changing to a braided fuel line setup so not only looks nicer where seen but I'll be able to move the fuel filter out of sight easier. What do I need to make the braided line connect to the filter and regulator, etc?
◇ Relocating the coolant reservoir - again I understand the basics of this, but my main query is does the tank need to be a certain level? Might sound strange but sure I've read somewhere the coolant tank needed to be 'above' something. If not, then I can just relocate the tank out of sight(ish) and move the hoses going to/from it?
◇ Remove the charcoal canister - A lot of people tell me it's easy but noones elaborated yet. I believe part of the canister ideally needs point outside of the car/engine bay?
◇ Relocating the washer jet tank (or at least the filler part) - again, is this just 'move the tank and reroute the hoses' in theory?
Any help on any of these is appreciated. I thought best to ask as many of my questions in 1 hit than a flurry of posts going backwards and forth.
Thanks in advance
Ben
Nothing? Appreciate literally any input on any of the things I'm confused about.
Nb: coolant tank - I've bought another coolant reservoir to look into placement. Due to air/pressure (i believe) this needs to ideally remain same height. I'm looking to move the tank inside the car as i believe i can find a location hidden enough, yet accessible and OK for height.
Nb: coolant tank - I've bought another coolant reservoir to look into placement. Due to air/pressure (i believe) this needs to ideally remain same height. I'm looking to move the tank inside the car as i believe i can find a location hidden enough, yet accessible and OK for height.
Thanks Russell! Appreciate some honest truths in there too, as somethings WILL be too difficult for me.
I do have a good friend whos been a mechanic/painter/fabricator so help available from him.
& thanks for the inspiration Classy - looks great.
I am not expecting my own to be an award winning engine bay. Its just when I was told I might need to move battery to boot for room for induction/piping, i thought it might be an idea to move other bits away!
Thanks again!
Working on all the fuel line measurements at the moment!
I do have a good friend whos been a mechanic/painter/fabricator so help available from him.
& thanks for the inspiration Classy - looks great.
I am not expecting my own to be an award winning engine bay. Its just when I was told I might need to move battery to boot for room for induction/piping, i thought it might be an idea to move other bits away!
Thanks again!
Working on all the fuel line measurements at the moment!
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