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Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 6th October 2006, 16:37
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Posted By limpabit
Righto guys. Had a look at Andy's car last...

Righto guys.

Had a look at Andy's car last weekend. Cheers Andy.:) And had a spin in it. WOW!

But see how the engine bits are done. I think I see the new engine mounts as well.

The timing...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 12th September 2006, 17:56
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
Aha I think we may have found out the source of...

Aha I think we may have found out the source of the problem.:)

The alternator bracket.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 10th September 2006, 09:32
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
Hi Brian. Exactly as you describe is I think...

Hi Brian.

Exactly as you describe is I think what has happen to Trev. Has diesel long shaft and broke the shorter petrol shaft during cornering.

My shaft has popped using turbo long shaft.
...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 9th September 2006, 07:41
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
Hi everyone. I've been scratching heads with...

Hi everyone.

I've been scratching heads with Trev and John (Marlin Turbo).

There's 1 difference between mine and Trev's. I have tilted my engine (found out the MGf also has it's engine tilted)....
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 8th September 2006, 08:02
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Posted By limpabit
Well it happened today. It's first go under it's...

Well it happened today. It's first go under it's own steam. Long driveshaft popped at the inner joint (orginial turbo drive shaft).
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 25th August 2006, 06:49
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
Hi Brian. So are you running with both short...

Hi Brian.

So are you running with both short and long driveshaft from turbo?

Not sure if there's a difference but you used a 800 donor where as John/Trev used a 400 and I and some others used a...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 24th August 2006, 09:09
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
Cheers John. Look forward to seeing how it all...

Cheers John. Look forward to seeing how it all looks and lines up.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 24th August 2006, 06:57
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
I don't think Marlin had there Turbo for very...

I don't think Marlin had there Turbo for very long. So I don't think Marlin knew about the driveshaft issue. After Marlin dismantaled there's they never built another one and was not recommending...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 23rd August 2006, 14:38
Replies: 42
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Posted By limpabit
Geeze my heads hurting!:twitch: So by...

Geeze my heads hurting!:twitch:

So by changing the short shaft to a diesel one, that should stop the shaft (long petrel one) from popping?
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 23rd August 2006, 12:41
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
Just for clarity for me. What driveshaft was...

Just for clarity for me. What driveshaft was originally popping on Trev's and Brians's? Long or short driveshaft?
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 16th August 2006, 09:41
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
Would be good to see pictures once you've done it...

Would be good to see pictures once you've done it John.

Mine is tilted quite a bit already using the orginal mounts. Will be good to see piccies.

I've already got the long turbo drive shaft. ...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 14th August 2006, 12:38
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
:biggrin1: Not experience 200 HP yet let...

:biggrin1:

Not experience 200 HP yet let alone 300HP.

What do you think about the position of the mounts at the suspension strut? I think it would mean the engine would not need to be tilted...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 14th August 2006, 06:57
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
Hi Grant. I've been worried about this for a...

Hi Grant.

I've been worried about this for a while. Worried that at motorway speeds, the driveshaft popping out and not wanting to guess what happens.

I have tilted my engine quite a bit to...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 23rd June 2006, 15:42
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
Just thought I would mention. I popped along to...

Just thought I would mention. I popped along to rover today to get some bits. There was an MGF in there have it's head replaced. So being a bit noisy, noticed the engine is also at a tilt.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 14th June 2006, 07:45
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
Hi can someone post a picture of the short...

Hi can someone post a picture of the short driveshaft viewed from above. Also with dimensions if possible for length and how much its out.

Measure from center of spline where it enters the hub to...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 13th June 2006, 09:51
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
Not sure whether they have the compressed...

Not sure whether they have the compressed lengths, but it's Woods of Ilford (Tel: 020 8478 6733 ). The young girl there know's all about Trev's long driveshaft.

Going by this thread,
...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 13th June 2006, 06:27
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
I found this. ...

I found this.

http://www.renold.com/Renold/web/site/Products/Automotive/Products_and_Systems.asp?MenuLinkID=531&MenuID=49

Could this be used to connect up to the pg1?
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 12th June 2006, 18:09
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
Yep it's the short one that's worring me. The...

Yep it's the short one that's worring me. The acute angle. I think mine is the same as yours Tony as mines is from a 220 turbo. Not sure if there's a difference with the 420 one.

It's a if the...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 11th June 2006, 17:59
Replies: 42
Views: 14,812
Posted By limpabit
Turbo driveshafts.

Hi everyone.

When fitting my engine, I noticed the small driveshaft would no way fit the gearbox due to the bending needed. This was with the engine as far right as possible. So to compensate,...
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