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Post by **Michael** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:52 pm

Hey Kevin - that is perfect ... I guess I should read my own bloody thread huh

I had not realized that only 2 of the 3 mounting holes are used with the original GTV6 bracket. My waterpump does not have all the same mounting bolts, I'm missing the bottom left - but then Glenwood does not seem to steadfastly believe in using all the bolts and nuts they could have... maybe weight savings huh?

Post by **Michael** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:44 pm

Here's mine... thanks for the help - now I can move on to the next thing.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:59 am

Two bolts is fine as mine has been perfect for a few years even with the harsh suspension for road. Also you have no choice but i sugest you make sure you clean up the threads and check you have the correct lenght bolts. Only got two chances.

cchan · Post by **cchan** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:30 pm

Hi Michael,

Sorry that I was not able to get back with you and looks like you have everything under control with Kevin. The belt that I have does not have any numbers and now I realize that I should of paid attention to this. It is interesting that my Alternator does not have a fan so I am going to correct this. When I do I will look to see if there is numbers that I am not aware of so I will know what do to in the future. The belt I have is brand new and if I do find this out I will let you know. This was really not difficult to get the correct alternator belt.

Post by **Michael** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:49 pm

Hi - no worries - I think the alternator is wrapped up now.
I got this universal Lokar throttle cable from summit racing:

It can be cut to length so should work with my stock GTV6 throttle body.

Cheers

Post by **Michael** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:43 am

Progress! I'll post some pics this weekend. The alternator is done (still hunting down the correct belt size, but this is the easy part) & the throttle cable is now installed. The latter took a long time to get the throw and smoothness just right.
Anyone know where to get the parts to overhaul the throttle body? I think it might be leaking a bit through the seals. The throttle body is a Delorto from a 164LS I bought off Ebay so I dont know what the history is.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:13 am

Michael, I think you should run it first then check for leaks which I think it would be very rare to find. Of the twenty I have had , I have never come across a leaking throttle body. If gasket is stuffed use loctite grey silicone. I must still put pics of my 164 throttle body mods as I did not like the ratio(the black plastic camber wheel on side of throttle) of throttle for racing. Not sure if anyone would understand what I was trying to say there- very badly put.
If it does leak use it as your idle control valve , ha ha.(sorry im sure you have lost your humour by now)

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:16 am

kevin wrote:Michael, I think you should run it first then check for leaks which I think it would be very rare to find. Of the twenty I have had , I have never come across a leaking throttle body. If gasket is stuffed use loctite grey silicone. I must still put pics of my 164 throttle body mods as I did not like the ratio(the black plastic camber wheel on side of throttle) of throttle for racing. Not sure if anyone would understand what I was trying to say there- very badly put.
If it does leak use it as your idle control valve , ha ha.(sorry im sure you have lost your humour by now)

+1.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:29 am

Here are some pics of my intake and throttle cable. Its not an ideal intake plennum but I am working on a larger one tapered from front to back with the throttle body at front. Make no mistake this setup still makes great power as I am now fourth fastest in our twenty five car field.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:34 am

Plennum set up with airfilter behind splash guard. I dont intend to drive through deep water on the track(hopefully). The flexi pipe fits over a steel pipe at the bends. Also working on a smooth steel pipe right through on my new set up as Im sure you lose a lot of flow from friction on sides of flexi. Maybe mats , Dan, Baz,can comment on that.

Post by **Michael** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:25 am

kevin wrote:Michael, I think you should run it first then check for leaks which I think it would be very rare to find. Of the twenty I have had , I have never come across a leaking throttle body. If gasket is stuffed use loctite grey silicone. I must still put pics of my 164 throttle body mods as I did not like the ratio(the black plastic camber wheel on side of throttle) of throttle for racing. Not sure if anyone would understand what I was trying to say there- very badly put.
If it does leak use it as your idle control valve , ha ha.(sorry im sure you have lost your humour by now)

Thanks Kevin - I know exactly what you mean in regard to the feel of the throttle, especially important at the track. Thanks for the pictures - the filter behind the splash guard looks good, much cleaner, however, I live in Seattle ad there is lots and lots of water around here

I'll post some pics later today of my setup.

Greg Gordon · Post by **Greg Gordon** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:33 am

Michael,

There is enough room forward of the splash shield to locate the filter higher than the front bumper. That pretty much eliminates the threat of hydrolock. If your front bumper is completely submerged hydrolock won't be a primary concern.

Look at the latest page I put up of the supercharged GTV6. You could pretty much do the same thing, but on the other side, and you would not need to go into the wheel well.

Greg

MD · Post by MD » Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:34 pm

Hey Kevin, check out my response over in the racing section.

MD

Post by **Michael** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:44 pm

OK, here are some pics.

Overall - its getting closer. The alternator is done (still need a bloody belt), throttle is done, fuel is almost done.

Alternator setup...

Throttle linkage:

The outer throttle cam is used only to tie the mechanism together and holds the (extra) return spring.

Fuel Pressure regulator - still need to get the correct size (5/16") fitting to connect the return port to the Alfa fuel plumbing.

Driver side header - too close to the body - can this be bent closer to the engine? Does it need to be heated first? Should this be done by a pro? I'll have the engine out and on a stand for final prep so it can be done then...

Passenger side header looks OK.

The fitting for the breather broke off since it was glued in and not welded. Need to take care of this somehow.

There are two locations for the crank case breather - bottom right of the passenger side cam cover or the one pictured (top left). Which is the best location to use as a crank breather? Considering using a better aftermarket breather - any recommendations?

Cheers,

Mats · Post by **Mats** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:35 pm

Glue??