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Benmin

Posted 17/4/2015 6:37 AM (#717798 - in reply to #711154)
Subject: RE: BeNZ 1987 mk2 Turbo, in Targa Red with Grey.

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Removed the heater today again, and fitted the under felt/sound deadning. Refitted the heater and ducting, plus blower motor assembly.

Just uploaded some pics of the engine bay to aid the re-assembly. From the pre-purchase inspection.

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Posted 16/7/2015 5:53 AM (#719030 - in reply to #711154)
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I picked up my front bumper from the plastic welders. They have added a bit of extra MEAT for me to work with....the plastic with the bracket, which bolts to the front fender had broken off.

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Posted 16/7/2015 1:05 PM (#719035 - in reply to #711154)
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Never heard about plastic welding before. Nice to know such places exist

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Posted 16/7/2015 3:37 PM (#719036 - in reply to #711154)
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Not difficult to do. [Smug mode]
Needs a 2nd run on front to fill it in, and another on the back to reinforce the joins. (I'll finish it off one day!?)

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Posted 16/7/2015 8:49 PM (#719041 - in reply to #711154)
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What is that "welding" stuff called? Isnt it just some sticky plastic glue?

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Posted 16/7/2015 9:52 PM (#719042 - in reply to #711154)
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It's just melting the plastic together.

Some strips of the same material, some shaped tool 'bits', and basically a soldering iron!!

Do need it to run at a lower temp though, ABS liquifies at about 115C, soldering iron heats up to more like 160C.

Benmin

Posted 19/7/2015 4:17 AM (#719064 - in reply to #711154)
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Yes, what Marv said. It's basically melting like plastics together. They use a special heat gun and plastic rods.

I gave the man special instructions to be careful, due to the fact that the bumper is not painted at all. It cost about $40NZD.

https://youtu.be/HvV9a3lEe2g

Edited by Benmin 19/7/2015 5:03 AM

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Posted 19/7/2015 10:56 AM (#719067 - in reply to #711154)
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cool may try this

Marv_666

Posted 19/7/2015 2:40 PM (#719070 - in reply to #711154)
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Not seen that type of hot air plastic welding done before! Quite cool!
Only have to look at the corners of uPVC double glazing frames to know thermoset plastics can be 'welded'.
Mate worked at a SMART repair franchise training and repair centre...
they used what looked like a soldering iron (can't vouch for the max temp) run through a dimmer switch for temp control!
Ruins a textured surface though, so care needed on visible unpainted areas as Ben rightly says!
Although textured bumper paint is available to recreate the finish over a smooth repair.

Benmin

Posted 25/7/2015 10:41 PM (#719153 - in reply to #711154)
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I have made a little more progress this week. The dashboard and instruments are back in. All the lights are working. The blower operates correctly, and the vents and flaps all seem to be operating correctly. A funny thing I didn't notice previously, is the factory Alpine digital cassette stereo has only AM. I am thinking I might do a dummy setup and put a Mech less Bluetooth head unit in the glovebox.

111Sli

Posted 26/7/2015 9:17 AM (#719154 - in reply to #711154)
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Usually ARs were fitted with Philips stereos? Unless your NZ car is different? Great progress!

Benmin

Posted 27/7/2015 12:27 AM (#719165 - in reply to #719154)
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111Sli - 26/7/2015 8:17 PM

Usually ARs were fitted with Philips stereos? Unless your NZ car is different?

I agree. My assumption is based on the fact that I have another stereo exactly the same on the shelf from my other MK2. NZ market maybe?

Benmin

Posted 3/8/2015 12:52 AM (#719247 - in reply to #711154)
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Just a close up of the factory(?) AM Stereo. The tape deck still works.

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Posted 3/8/2015 10:34 AM (#719250 - in reply to #711154)
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My NZ-new Mk2 Turbo also has the Alpine stereo. FM works though.

Benmin

Posted 4/8/2015 4:35 AM (#719258 - in reply to #711154)
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There is definitely no FM on either of my Alpine head units.

Benmin

Posted 10/8/2015 9:27 AM (#719301 - in reply to #711154)
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thought I had better get the back seats sorted since the interior is going back together. This would include getting the red stripe stitched in to both of them.

I could make a separate thread.

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Posted 10/8/2015 6:23 PM (#719307 - in reply to #719301)
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Benmin - 10/8/2015 9:27 AM
I could make a separate thread.

Is that a stitching related joke? Ha ha.

I really should try to find the matching materials for one of my ideas.

Benmin

Posted 5/9/2015 9:01 PM (#719497 - in reply to #711154)
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I picked these up from the motor trimmer today.

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Posted 6/9/2015 7:38 PM (#719508 - in reply to #711154)
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that looks really nice!

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Posted 7/9/2015 8:24 PM (#719516 - in reply to #711154)
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drive it like its hired

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Nice work!
Of course the tape deck stick works, quality 1980's electronics

Benmin

Posted 11/9/2015 11:39 PM (#719552 - in reply to #711154)
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Rear seats are back in, and looking good.

Benmin

Posted 28/10/2015 12:18 AM (#720111 - in reply to #711154)
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She is back on the ground, both rear swing arms rebuilt. I have rebuilt the brakes etc also. Recharged the rear cans with nitrogen. And refitted the stainless muffler. Also refitted the front screen as-per the thread from the technical page.

Benmin

Posted 1/11/2015 9:20 AM (#720160 - in reply to #711154)
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I have discovered today, whilst in the midst of what turned out to be the tedious task of removing the glass sealer from the windscreen. That my AM stereo does in fact have FM, I just needed to push the band button

Although my son was more intrigued playing the authentic 80s cassettes I have stashed in the glovebox and cassette holder. Try explaining to a 7yo that pushing the numbers on the stereo face does not skip to the next song.

Headlights are back in and operational. Both front and rear windscreen washers need attention, there is noise but no squirt.

111Sli

Posted 2/11/2015 11:15 AM (#720173 - in reply to #711154)
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Looks great! Try an airline to clear to pipes? They get blocked up with sludge over the years.

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Posted 2/11/2015 8:56 PM (#720178 - in reply to #711154)
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cool with the cassette player and a funny story about your kid

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