Jalpa 24 Engine Rebuild - Page 5

raymond · #41 (**permalink**) 05-11-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by THECARREAPER

engine looks great. your pics reminded me i need to see what my headers look like on my Jalpa. i want to remove the Swiss exhaust, and i may as well just replace all of it while we have the engine out.

The exhaust is the same except it's wrapped with aluminium and has the air pump connector, i dont't think it's worth the effort since on ELA12095 the air pump is already removed...

Lambotsavy · #42 (**permalink**) 05-11-2008, 04:18 PM

Possibly the best looking Jalpa engine I have ever seen. Great work.

McLellan · #43 (**permalink**) 05-11-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by raymond

Very nice this new shield, I only wonder why you didn't take the chance to install the access panel to the hidden cylinder row. Also why do you still use the old bosch coil with the MSD six, the Blaster 2 costs you $40...

Raymond

I forgot to put the new coil on when I look the pictures, but it is MSD. I thought about adding the access panel, but I didn't wont to risk weakening the chassis, it look like the Jalpa with the access panel Lamborghini beef up the fire wall. So I didn't add it. here are some more pictures

Ross · #44 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 06:28 AM

It's great to see you're making headway with it. I've been wondering.

It looks great!

THECARREAPER · #45 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 02:41 PM

beautiful!

is your a/c compressor off for some reason?

i have no clue if the a/c even works in mine, i have not had a reason to try it!

if you do get yours working, let us know if it has standard r12 or 134 fittings!

EarlyCat · #46 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by THECARREAPER

beautiful!

is your a/c compressor off for some reason?

i have no clue if the a/c even works in mine, i have not had a reason to try it!

if you do get yours working, let us know if it has standard r12 or 134 fittings!

Mine has r12 fittings. You can easily convert it to 134 fittings at your local Autozone.

McLellan · #47 (**permalink**) 05-13-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by THECARREAPER

beautiful!

is your a/c compressor off for some reason?

i have no clue if the a/c even works in mine, i have not had a reason to try it!

if you do get yours working, let us know if it has standard r12 or 134 fittings!

I left the A/C on the car so I didn't have to break the lines, I think its r12 but my father has a boatel of r12 so I don’t have to change the fitting.

I think I now have all the hookup done. So I'll fully it with up with gas, water and oil tomorrow and then I get to fire it up.

detour_racing · #48 (**permalink**) 05-13-2008, 10:03 PM

It looks great!! You should be proud of the work that you have done and patience that you have gained. I can wait to see some video of it on the street. GREAT JOB!!!

THECARREAPER · #49 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 02:15 PM

thanks for the replies on the a/c!

McLellan · #50 (**permalink**) 06-06-2008, 10:19 PM

Wow, I've now put over 300km on my Jalpa and now its running so good. after two years I had forgot how fun it is to drive. Thanks for all the help everyone. Ill try to post some pictures of it this weekend

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