Engine is in.

Got some nice weather so chucked the engine in today.
Fitted a new firewall carpet because the old one was falling to pieces and looked shite.

Quick test fit of the engine cover.


I can't wait to get all the other bits done now.

 

I will have to get a project thread going and keep it all in one place.

 

Yes mate mk2 box is a straight fit.

 

It's basically the same as fitting a 225 enine.
Just need to swap the cam pulley cover for the top engine mounting and the rear lower bracket that the driveshaft goes through from the 225.

The thermostat housing needs swapping too. Think that's about it.

I'm just messing with the boost hoses because i want to use an engine cover and the brake servo hose because I've used the 225 throttle body.

I've also had to extend 3 wires for the manifold sensor as it's mounted sidewards on the 265 manifold.

I'm doing it all myself on my drive.

 

Been fitting a few more bits whilst the weather is nice.

I'm using the 265 intercooler hoses, nice and easy so far. Just cut the end off that bolted to the 265 throttle body.

I had to extend the wires to two more sensors on the hose.





If you don't want to run an engine cover the 225 pipes are a straight fit. Just remove the cover ball thing from the inlet manifold.



Did come across something unexpected.
Went to fit the battery cable to the alternator and the bolt snapped off.
You can see the bit on the top.





Was a blessing really. I then got the 265 alternator but that only has one wire to the small plug, the 225 has two.

I then went to swap the regulators over to find the brushes have virtually nothing left.
So I've now fitted the 265 alternator and order a new regulator and brushes.

 

Bloody Renaults.

Thanks tuttur.

 

Bit of an update for this...

Cut the end off the intake hose and fitted an aluminium joiner. It was a right pain but I didn't want to reduce the pipe diameter and the plastic was too soft to clamp onto.



Put some heat wrap on it to help with any heatsoak (if it works, it works, if not who cares).


It's almost done now just waiting for a hose reducer and some gearbox oil and it's good to go.

 

Tutuur I ended up just fitting new brushes to my 225 regulator and fitting that to the 265 alternator.
Started up first time and charges at 14.2v.
Thanks for the heads up.

 

Only left it running for a minute as I wasn't happy with the 265 5.5 bar fuel pump. I think it will over fuel but I wanted to make sure it runs with it.

I'm gong to fit the 225 pump back in so I can drive it around then fit the 265 pump when I get to rstuning.

Tried to add a video but don't know how to do it.

 

I'm only going to be driving off boost just to make sure it's all good.

Do you think it's best to unplug the vacuum to the fpr then until I get to rstuning?

No lights in the dash, well only the abs one because it hasn't moved yet.

 

Hope this works. It's only a couple of seconds because I forgot to press record.

 

The pump was easy.
There's only 4 wires,two for the pump and two thinner ones for the level sender.

 

Thanks again tutuur.

You've been a big help on this. Saved me messing about swapping the pumps again.

 

Yeah that was a pain.

The extra inlet on the pump went to a vent on top of the tank.

Mine must vent a different way so I just capped it off.

I've had it running upto full temperature now. No problems at all, apart from one. I need a slim fan because the standard one catches on the new inlet hose.

I should of checked that ages ago but forgot.

 

Cheers fellas, I'm really pleased with how it's coming along.

Just waiting for a few more parts so I can get it tidied snd finished.

Hot it booked in at rstuning in 2 weeks so better get my finger out.

 

Drilled and tapped mate.

http://www.rsmegane.com/threads/mk2-throttle-power-limit.11346/

 

Don't know how to Ewant81 but if admin want to I'm easy.

If it helps others im all for it.

 

Sorry I haven't been on here for a while but I'm now going through a very messy and expensive divorce so won't be spending any more time or money on my trophy.
I'm not even allowed back to my own house so can't get to all my tools and I'm not paying a garage because I don't trust any that are local to do a good enough job.
I'm now looking at either selling it as it is or breaking it for parts and buying a cheap diesel for a while until I get back on my feet.
Gutted.