Alfasud 1.5 ti green cloverleaf project - Page 5

Supercharged16v · #**101** (**Post Link**) 15-11-12

I wouldnt worry about that mate.

The Italians used 3 types of nuts and 5 types of bolts to assemble the whole car, so you should be safe

alfasuddriver · #**102** (**Post Link**) 15-11-12

Looking good, bet you can't wait to get going with putting it back together. I had white Sud Ti, the colour was 'biancospino', looked good with contrasting black plastic. Have you painted the bumpers, spoiler etc white as well?

sud_1.5ti · #**103** (**Post Link**) 15-11-12

@Chris i hope so ;-)
@alfasuddriver i'm planning to fit a white series I spoiler at the front. no plastic ti trim on the arches and no spoiler on the tailgate. very pure. bumpers will be black as standard and i removed the lower part of the back bumper to make it look a bit "lighter". a set of ronal a1s in 13 or 15 and thats it ;-)

sud_1.5ti · #**104** (**Post Link**) 18-11-12

front wheel hubs and fuel level senor derusted and freshly painted...
next will be the fuel tank straps

sud_1.5ti · #**105** (**Post Link**) 22-11-12

back home ;-)

kevjtd · #**106** (**Post Link**) 22-11-12

Originally Posted by sud_1.5ti

back home ;-)

brilliant

nothing beats getting it back home to speed up progress

looks great

Supercharged16v · #**107** (**Post Link**) 22-11-12

Great news

Mine just left today ! Lol

Wanna swap ? I'll finish yours, and you wait for mine

sud_1.5ti · #**108** (**Post Link**) 22-11-12

Thanks Kev!
Looking forward to the weekend to fix the first few bits

Originally Posted by kevjtd

brilliant

nothing beats getting it back home to speed up progress

looks great

sud_1.5ti · #**109** (**Post Link**) 22-11-12

No problem Chris, if we swap again afterwards

Is the black one off to the paint/workshop?

Originally Posted by Supercharged16v

Great news

Mine just left today ! Lol

Wanna swap ? I'll finish yours, and you wait for mine

Supercharged16v · #**110** (**Post Link**) 23-11-12

yeap, but I dont want to hijack your thread

johnboy · #**111** (**Post Link**) 23-11-12

Originally Posted by Supercharged16v

yeap, but I dont want to hijack your thread

Makes a change

Car looks great By the way !

Supercharged16v · #**112** (**Post Link**) 23-11-12

sure does

Have I mentioned that I LOVE those wheels ?

sud_1.5ti · #**113** (**Post Link**) 23-11-12

thank you guys.
@chris
i like them too, but i sometimes think the 15's are too big for the sud. or the car has to be lowered 50 mm. maybe i will go for the 13's

Supercharged16v · #**114** (**Post Link**) 23-11-12

If you can find tyres for them , why not

What are you planning on ? 205/60 R13 ?

Supercharged16v · #**115** (**Post Link**) 23-11-12

...I think we had this conversation before... you told me 185 ?

sud_1.5ti · #**116** (**Post Link**) 23-11-12

yeah, 185/60/13 is my choice for the 13's

Originally Posted by Supercharged16v

...I think we had this conversation before... you told me 185 ?

SteffenJ3316V · #**117** (**Post Link**) 23-11-12

Originally Posted by Supercharged16v

If you can find tyres for them , why not

What are you planning on ? 205/60 R13 ?

Yes no problem getting those tires here

185/60-13 will gear it down

sud_1.5ti · #**118** (**Post Link**) 25-11-12

got only some small things done at the weekend. derusted and painted the driveshafts.

Supercharged16v · #**119** (**Post Link**) 26-11-12

Will you be dropping the engine in first so you can put the crossmember on and let it stand on its own "feet" ?

sud_1.5ti · #**120** (**Post Link**) 26-11-12

i never did this before, so my plan was: fuel tank, rear axle, wiring, engine, front suspension
is that the right sequence?

Originally Posted by Supercharged16v

Will you be dropping the engine in first so you can put the crossmember on and let it stand on its own "feet" ?

Supercharged16v · #**121** (**Post Link**) 26-11-12

well, strictly speaking there is no actual sequence, but whatever is within reason.

Personally, I would first install the brakes, servo and lines, then the steering rack, speedo cable, and then I would go with the engine and gearbox, front crossmember, rear axle is already on so you dont need to remove it in order to put the fuel tank back on.
Then the wiring, as you might need to move it around various engine components and hoses when fitting if you have it there before the engine goes in.

Then windscreens, dashboard and interior would go next, exhausts and trim.

By the way, make sure you install the front windscreen on before you install the dashboard, otherwise you will have a hard time puting in the lower section of the screen rubber.
Also make sure you install the heater box and the interior floor liner in as well, before you put the dashboard.

I'm sure you will find your way through it

Oh, and it would be better - easier - if you change the gearbox oil before you mount it on the car, when its nice and level and easily accessible

sud_1.5ti · #**122** (**Post Link**) 26-11-12

thanks a lot Chris! I'll go that way

Originally Posted by Supercharged16v

well, strictly speaking there is no actual sequence, but whatever is within reason.

Personally, I would first install the brakes, servo and lines, then the steering rack, speedo cable, and then I would go with the engine and gearbox, front crossmember, rear axle is already on so you dont need to remove it in order to put the fuel tank back on.
Then the wiring, as you might need to move it around various engine components and hoses when fitting if you have it there before the engine goes in.

Then windscreens, dashboard and interior would go next, exhausts and trim.

By the way, make sure you install the front windscreen on before you install the dashboard, otherwise you will have a hard time puting in the lower section of the screen rubber.
Also make sure you install the heater box and the interior floor liner in as well, before you put the dashboard.

I'm sure you will find your way through it

Oh, and it would be better - easier - if you change the gearbox oil before you mount it on the car, when its nice and level and easily accessible

sud_1.5ti · #**123** (**Post Link**) 26-11-12

just found these two pictures when searching pictures for the rebuild.
three years between them ;-), a lot of work and a lot inspiration and help here from the forum.