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Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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09/06/2023 23:29
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Pics Link:- https://www.thed3dl3g.uk/nextcloud/index.php/s/di886JRFGKPKNpoSo i suppose this is where the behind the scenes advice and updates go? Known issues are as follows. (and in no particular order, just brainstorming) - Suspect corroded relay under and infront of the battery cradle (pictured red relay). regularly melting fuse (pictured) behind the air intake ducting by the left front strut and engine/brake ecu fuses. not sure what these 2 are for... but not great.
- Various "tidy as i go" in the engine bay, lots of tatty mildly corroded brackets and such, may look into powder coat if i can find enough bits, may just go with a rattle can.
- SO MUCH BODYWORK (top of this list, bottom of the actual list)
- Brakes need a good servicing
- All oils, fluids, filters & belts to renew.
- Overheat/inop rad fans.
- Slow electric windows
- Sticky dash
- Crunch going into 3rd (probably a synchro, not sure if this is doable at home or not or even if i can get the bits)
- Lots of suspension issues, HUGE amounts of lift off oversteer. Im not sure any of the factory fitted bushes have been replaced. Not sure at the minute how far i want to go with it but would like a nicely rounded "Fast Road Setup"
- Tyres, i have a set of Fiat 5-Spoke "Blade" rims & budget tyres that i think would look half decent but id want to bring them out a touch, because standard coupes are seriously "underwheeled" by todays standards.
- Alarm needs reinstating if im going to keep it anywhere but the garage, in the process of cad modelling a case for the M100 Fobs, but i hit a snag with the "lanyard" for it. need to have a think about how best to approach it so another one pretty far down the joblist.
- Audio, i have a pretty entry level Sony HU with *i think* standard speakers. not going to go too nuts with Audio straight out the gate, but id like BT connectivity and im leisurely looking for a touch screen raspberry pi driven something.
- USB Power in the cabin/saloon. i have requirement for 4 USBs when the wife and i are out and about, id love to keep this stuff as hiden as possible, open to ideas about how to achieve this,
- sticky dash center consoles, ebay does refurb service but its £400 for the pair.... not sure how i feel about that. need to look into options.
- HUGE AC Service needed, compressor overhaul (if anyone knows where to source the TV12SC rebuild kits for a not extorsionate price with shipping to the UK im all ears) will need as many seals as i can throw at it, a filter drier and *possibly* a condenser, but i need to assess that before pulling the trigger.
- Fuel filler o-ring seal and Polish
- H/light polish/restoration.
- Addition of at least rear reverse sensors. id like fronts too, but need to look into the various systems/styles, i like the new style, flush, colour coded types. a little less invasive than most, and itll help keep the corners vaguely straight
Thats About all i can think of at the moment.... there will undoubtedly be sooooo much more
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
[Re: Alansclark]
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10/06/2023 19:46
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The consoles can be easily refurbished at home, whilst they are out remove rear seat, front seats, rear quarter panels and check for corrosion in the inner rear wings(behind Pininfarina badges) and the floor. (Drain holes rust). Welcome to the Porto Blue Club 👍 Thanks Al, i had the interior out to fix a water leak before i parked her up, had a good look behind there dont remember seeing much. I think i even sealed the pinin badges tangs with a blob of sealant. (The badges werent where water was getting in sadly) If i have to pull the rear quaters for sound system install ill check again thanks for the welcome Super interested in the home refurb consoles tho... link?
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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11/06/2023 09:41
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Super interested in the home refurb consoles tho... link?
Have a look here Rich, scroll down to Interior...there are plenty of options under Centre Console
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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21/07/2023 08:08
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you're going to have fun!!!
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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21/07/2023 11:23
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Thats a very broad term. Nah... ill be fine only thing im "worried" about is electrics but that can be solved by spending a bit of time reading the attached info. The rest is just nuts and bolts
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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21/07/2023 21:57
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hey, its what i tell my apprentices. but yes a customer should most definitely do it from a distance... Moar bits turned up today in the form of a rear subframe poly kit from the guys at polyurethan.me on ebay <Seller Store Link> 4 day door to door shipping from these guys (2week turn around due to their ebay/business closing for a weeks R&R), product looks pretty decent quality. Admittedly a little less finished than kits ive had from a certain purple company in the past, BUT super happy to have them as theyre about the only people who actually list them. Also a pair of monroe rear shocks from Autodoc slightly longer turn around for these guys which is always a shame. however my work is closely linked to DE so i know how long it can take to get things even on priority deliveries.
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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22/07/2023 07:38
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Just need a selection of hammers and you’re good to go
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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02/08/2023 21:55
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23mm UR ARB turned up yesterday, its a beautiful thing! now i need to find a reasonably priced front top strut brace... also waiting for a bit of time on hopefully sunday to do a spot more part shopping. lists keep growing. im not telling the wife
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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02/08/2023 22:19
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Contact either joe at fcss or Jbt at midland car services, as one of them will have one
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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05/08/2023 23:37
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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09/08/2023 22:31
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I’d suggest you threadlock any suspension related bolts that you take out.
I have the Osrav shocks with the Eibach springs and I kept having to tighten up the bolts, so I’ve threadlocked them and all fine since
Cheers Jamie
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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09/08/2023 22:43
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Yep, but they came loose , twice
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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09/08/2023 23:01
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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26/09/2023 20:20
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weee'll i didnt get round to lifting the rear so thats one for tomorrow... in the mean time... here you go! https://www.thed3dl3g.uk/nextcloud/index.php/s/SyzAybYxQFsSsHmfound a few things worth noting, with the front ARB Mounts, namely the brakets, bolt at 2 different heights, and there is also a plate INSIDE the subframe that you have to remember to refit on installation. i only knew it was there because i fully removed the subframe and the drivers side one was rattling about. what else... parts are super difficult to get hold of next day (read "next week") if not imposible. little bit sad i cant build the front end too much just yet. because im waiting on gearbag bits from Italy to turn up. not holding out hope of them being close this week but a man can hope. ordered them 2 weeks ago.
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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29/09/2023 21:24
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more things taken off... rear eifells probably need doing but budget is tight and its not "absolutely critical" Joe gave a decent price, so when i can start hitting OT again ill grab some off him. rear end completely stripped now, subframe > Chassis mounts arent too bad, a little more rust than i remember being behind the pinin badges but im happy to go digging, no holes and i think its "historic" rust, one of the reasons i sealed them to stop it getting worse. probably gonna slow down on this now until i can get welding work done, or i can slink off and sherk house responsibilities to get the bushes and bearings done. need to free off the brake valve thing but my god the rear ARB will be a decent upgrade! looking at them side by side its quite a difference. As before... link updated with pics https://www.thed3dl3g.uk/nextcloud/index.php/s/SyzAybYxQFsSsHm
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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30/09/2023 08:02
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Looks like you’re having fun with this.
On the turbo rear arb I found the ultra racing arb that supplied the wrong thickness brackets, meaning I had to pack them out, but overall I’d say the uprated rear arb to make the most difference to handling
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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14/10/2023 21:36
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I’d take the opportunity to do the belt before you put the box back in. I use a big trolley jack under the engine then just release the remaining mounts so that you can get a couple of inches clearance for wiggling the old stuff out, new stuff in
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Re: Porto 20v VIS, refreshing as a daily - Discussion
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24/06/2024 22:15
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Hello all,
Huge update for this, i had some pretty big IT issues since October... my nextcloud has been completely rebuilt along with a slightly different domain. (Mods if you can delete all links above with the "thed3dl3g.uk" domain id really appreciate it) Lost around 4tb of memories, in a huge data loss, (thought i had it backed up... didnt) I had a desktop mobo failure, an upgrade of server kit, an addition of a properly setup backup server. just cosplaying as a network guy/sysadmin for the most part.
Between all of that and playing with linux, ive had precious little time to get on with anything of any worth.
on the plus side... front end is pretty much built, need to fit brakes and change all the fluids, but all the front end big bits are now where they should be.
Next on the list is rear brake compensator, and refit of the rear "axle" all the poly bushes are in, hoping to hit it Friday and, fingers crossed, Monday. got a fair bit of work at the rear, new solid brake lines, still need to find /replace handbrake cables. welding. rear Eifels. ultrasonics fit. kinda need to get my head out of "computer mode" and get back to what im good at.
Ill update with pics, as soon as i find the time. the ol girl isnt dead, just had to take a back seat for a little while. i have mixed feelings about it, but here we are
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