Alex's 360 build thread

ALVO360 · 2018-03-01T00:23:50+00:00

This is where it all began. only 12 days ago on the 24/02/2018. Its had all oils changed, coolant flush leads, plugs, air filter, dizzy cap and rotor, thr...

ALVO360

@jlfents Thanks for the info and search suggestion. The advice from Stealthfti is this:

"Don't bother replacing it. Just use the top 1/2in or so to act as the seal for that side of the separator box to the block, or use an O ring.
I do not re-install those return tubes. They are there to supposedly reduce oil spray or foaming in the pan. All they really do is impede crankcase ventilation. AND, in a worst case scenario on a high mileage motor with excessive blowby, that drainback tube actually allows oil to be pushed up into the separator box, and on into the vent hose...and on into the intake tract.

That drainback tube is not needed. Save yourself some grief in the future: do not re-install one into your motor."

@carnut222 Cheers mate. I've sent them an email and I hope to have a similar experience to you.

jlfents

Cool cool. When I removed the original tube from my motor it was HARD, and crumbled off bits were stuck in the oil pump strainer. So that would be another reason to not get a cheap one. I used some gasket maker to seal the oil box.

ALVO360

@carnut222 FCP are the best company I have ever dealt with in regards to a returns and complaints. They refunded the purchase and shipping, no questions asked, no hesitation. ?

ALVO360

Does anybody know where I can get genuine o'rings for the oil pump delivery tube? I have these black ones from my bottom end kit, but there is no possibility of installing them because they are too thick...
Here's a comparison between old and new:

FCP do these ones, but honestly.. Even these look too thick:

jamesinc

That looks like the correct o-ring to me. It is a pretty tight fit, if I recall.

ALVO360

@jamesinc unfortunately It won't press in. I've spent almost an hour trying to push these in and there is no way..they're just too thick. Plenty of lube and oil but still Nada.

jamesinc

In that case, is it possible your kit also came with a new o-ring for the coolant hardline that runs around the exhaust side of the block, and you've swapped the two around?

I have had a kit include wrong o-rings once before though, it was an Elring head kit and the o-rings for the K-Jet injector holders were the wrong size.

ALVO360

Yeah, these were elring. I actually have another elring kit and the o'rings are the same. There are two o'rings for the delivery tube. One that goes into the block and one that goes into the pump. They are the only o'rings that would be suitable for use in the kit. I questioned that and did a search and they look the same. I'll order the ones from FCP and see if they work...

ALVO360

Ok, so the Elring headgasket and bottom end kit have been a major headache. I received the FCP Oil pump o'rings and they fit just fine.
@jamesinc

ALVO360

Cracks in exhaust manifold - needs repair before I can continue. I still have plenty to do. More cleaning and....more cleaning.

I cleaned up the old alternator and bracket, only to decide on using the 360 one instead...

carnut222

Nice colour scheme - I especially like the way you did the cam cover! :)

ALVO360

carnut222;c-150232 wroteNice colour scheme - I especially like the way you did the cam cover! :)

Hey, thanks! I thought I'd try something different.

ALVO360

Braided oil return + oil feed arrived today.
The original oil return pipe was so dirty and difficult to get clean that it wasn't worth re-using. Additionally, there is apparently clearance issues with using the 360's mounts and clearing the factory oil drain hose. Hopefully this braided hose will give me more wiggle room (pun intended).

carnut222

ALVO360;c-150259 wroteBraided oil return + oil feed arrived today.
The original oil return pipe was so dirty and difficult to get clean that it wasn't worth re-using.

Nice - who did you source those from? (Sorry if I missed it earlier in your build thread)

ALVO360

@carnut222 I got it from Mamba - they're a company in Taiwan who sell turbos and accessories. I bought a TD04-20t from them a year ago for a project Saab I was helping a mate with, It was excellent build quality. I was actually amazed at how great it was. He has put 10,000kms on it without any problems... And this particular Saab 9-5 aero is a 300kW monster with 580nm of torque.

Anyway, here's a link to the oil return hose on ebay:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F183289416631

ALVO360

I've ordered these suckers from D088. Oil cooler hoses. I've also ordered the oil filter housing o'ring and oil cooler o'ring from Berry Motor Group. Thanks again to Mark. Absolute legend to work with.

ALVO360

Cleaned the turbo (td04-13c)and painted the actuator. Appears to be nice and healthy.

ALVO360

Night and day - heat shields for spark plug leads.

ALVO360

Body kit ideas. Using the front and rear bumper to attach fibreglass body kit. I intend to do this way down the track. LS-DIFF is a priority after engine swap. I think I'll get it sprayed in House of kolor - 'Brandy Wine' or Candy Apple.
There's a new Mazda 3 which has come with a beautiful Red. I might even find out what red that is and go for that instead.. Edit - it's called 'soul Red Crystal'

Mazda's "Soul Red Crystal"

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