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Author: | BecauseRaceCar [ Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | The Silver Shed Build Thread-ST205 Restoration |
Yes it's hard to believe but these cars actually need restoring nowadays! My UK spec ST205 with 160k on the clock, would have been broken for parts by most people, but instead I decided to save it. Not the most sensible decision, but when you get your first performance project car you have to stick with it. I have certainly never been a quitter and nor is the ST205. to save scrolling and picture loading, why not check out the Silver Shed Project Thread on Facebook, simply like the page and you'll get updates of my progress in your news feed. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Silv ... ef=tn_tnmn So straight out the gates after a ropey test drive I bought the car sold as seen…which meant I spent £1500 on a totally ragged 1996 silver ST205, which came with two sets of wheels, no parcel shelf and an HKS Powerflow back box. Not bad I thought!?! 3 weeks into ownership and £800 later, the car had new clutch and rear diff mount. No photos taken as I debated getting rid of the car after that nasty surprise. With no luck finding specialists in my area and not really having the cash drive long distance, I browsed all of the forums and wider web hunting for a set of local experts who could help……… Enter the South Coast Workshop. So once at SCW I had a chat with Barry and Mike about getting my cambelts done and also checking for signs of wear and tear to see what else needed to be done to get the car driving well. I assumed cambelt and clutch work would bring an end to the spending and I could get to work on cosmetic improvements and RaceCar bits!!! I was wrong, so very wrong.... looked OK at first glance. It wasn't leaking cover cam seals made for very well lubricated spark plugs and everything else. Also knackered Dizzy cap. Cleaned it all out with a turkey baster and blue roll Grim and Gopping!... After a quick degrease and clean Into the parts washer with the cam cover, Yes I got into trouble for doing this, even though i did the dishes first! With cam timing done in my absence, the car was put back together over a few nights once I had returned the refurbished parts. The Engine bay ended up looking like this A bit tidier and certainly more reliable. Fresh oil and filter, new belts, spark plugs, distributor cap and battery the majority of which had been supplied by TCB. The work turned a sluggish car into a rapid responder. The engine note was much smoother and it started on the button. It was safe to say the car felt better all round. Stage 1 restoration/maintenance complete |
Author: | Sirius [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 1:02 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Silver Shed Build Thread-ST205 Restoration |
Looking really good That rear diff is in a right state, would be interested to deox-c or electrolyse it to see what is actually left of it. |
Author: | BecauseRaceCar [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 9:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Silver Shed Build Thread-ST205 Restoration |
Thanks Sirius, it's been hard work so far, but feels like its going to be worth the effort, waiting to make a bit more progress before the next upload of photos. Looking forward to the subframes returning from the Finishers in Portchester. Then everything can go back together, also looks like I will need new brake rotors too. On the look out for a cheap-ish set for all four corners. |
Author: | niblettr [ Fri Jun 12, 2015 8:58 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Silver Shed Build Thread-ST205 Restoration |
Looking. good! May I ask, what paint did you use for your heat shield? (I like it) |
Author: | BecauseRaceCar [ Fri Jun 12, 2015 7:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Silver Shed Build Thread-ST205 Restoration |
Thanks Niblettr, I use Halfrauds Hi temp metallic black paint. Gives it a nice understated look. £7.99 if I recall, think I used a can and a half for alternator, cam cover and heat shield. |
Author: | BecauseRaceCar [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 4:33 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Silver Shed Build Thread-ST205 Restoration |
Some before and Afters |
Author: | coldel [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 8:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Silver Shed Build Thread-ST205 Restoration |
Saw this car today...all looking very neat and tidy underneath, cannot believe what it used to look like! |
Author: | TrackToyFour [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 9:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Silver Shed Build Thread-ST205 Restoration |
Great photo diary! One more thing I'd recommend doing is VHT paint the centre hubs of your new discs to stop them rusting. This has worked well on my ST205 to stop them rusting. |
Author: | BecauseRaceCar [ Mon Jun 29, 2015 1:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Silver Shed Build Thread-ST205 Restoration |
Thanks Coldel, appreciate the kind words, will hopefully bump into you at SCW in the future. I'd like to check out your ST205 in the metal, it really is in fantastic shape. Good tip Don, I will indeed paint the discs-hubs and vents too, as it looks great whilst adding protection. I will also need drive the car for a bit in the dry to shake loose the remaining blast media from inside the frames, before I do a cavity wax. I also need to work out whether or not I need to declare the Polybushes, as they are not OE, but they have been used as the next best replacement....The main issue is I am with admiral, so no real specialist knowledge/understanding on the end of the phone. I only have 2 months left on my current policy too, which makes me wonder if it's worth cancelling and taking out a policy with a specialist. The main thing I can look forward to after this underside overhual is sorting out my radiator/cooling system and bodywork.... especially the bodywork! |
Author: | coldel [ Mon Jun 29, 2015 2:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Silver Shed Build Thread-ST205 Restoration |
I would declare it, it shouldn't make a difference and will ensure that any insurance claim goes as hassle free as possible. Just explain they do the same thing, no performance upgrade in terms of speed and the items they replaced had perished. |
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