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1982 Mondial 8 restoration

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  1. ronfrohock

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  2. Dr-Boost

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    Hi All,

    This update shows the rebuild of the waterpump.

    These ferrari pumps are a nice piece of engineering. I'm really happy they can be rebuilt as with most modern items, they can't.

    Here are a few photos.

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    Pump as removed from engine.

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    Some pretty bad deposits.

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    Old and new parts.

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    Nice clean housing.

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    All back together with new seals, bearings and some Loctite for good measure.

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    I'm quite pleased with how this turned out.

    So far we are at £12589.91 for parts and 91 hours for labour (other work was carried out, not all work from last update was on the waterpump).

    Thanks,

    Ian
     
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  5. OpenAirFan

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    This will become a better than new car, wow!
     
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  6. jjmalez

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    Interesting. Please keep us posted.

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  7. 350HPMondial

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    118 hours ,,,!! ha ha
    Not too bad,,, I have 16 years of labor into my 1981 Mondial.
    The labor is free
     
  8. davemqv

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    This thread is amazing! Please keep the posts coming!
     
  9. Dr-Boost

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    Hi All,

    Thanks for your comments, I am glad you are enjoying it.

    Next update.

    This update focuses on the reconditioning of the cylinder heads.

    The heads were in good condition except for one area, the inlet manifold runners to head join. I think what has happened is that the gasket began to fail and water began to leak into the inlet runners. Someone then possibly put a liquid gasket sealer into the coolant system to 'plug' the leak. This probably didn't stop the leak and hence, the car was taken off the road and the engine removed.

    The heads were sent to a machine shop to be cleaned and dressed. The exhaust valve guides were replaced with new ones as they were 'out of spec' but the inlet ones were still 'in spec'. I saw no reason to put excess or additional stress on the head replacing the inlet valve guides if they are 'in spec'. New valve stem oil seals were fitted all round.

    New solid stem valves were also installed all round.

    Finally, the valves springs and buckets were re-installed.

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    Head gasket surface is in good condition.


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    Camshaft bearing journals are in great condition.

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    New exhaust valve guides installed.

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    Inlet manifold runner to head connection surface cleaned up really well considering the state it was in after the inlet manifold runner was removed.

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    New studs where required.

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    Organisation speeds up reassembly.

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    Valve collets going in.

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    New and old valves.

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    Head rebuild complete

    So, as an update £14528.99 for parts and 128 hours for labour.

    Thanks and speak soon,

    Ian
     
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  10. Dr-Boost

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  12. drinkseltzer

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    Epic job, keep up the amazing work
     
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  14. enzo360

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    Very nice work.
    I'm at the same point myself + complete restauration of the interiour and many more.
    Great to see these cars get the appreciation they deserve.
    With regards
    Jurgen, Belgium
     
  15. Dr-Boost

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    @enzo360 I think Ive seen your work on Facebook! Looking good!
     
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  16. Dr-Boost

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    #41 Dr-Boost, Jul 28, 2021
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    Hi All,

    Next update for you.

    This time around I was working on making brake hoses, getting new keys made and installing a new clutch.

    The rubber hoses that are available on the market are about £35 each and last maybe a couple of years. With this in mind, I decided to raid my racing toolbox and make stainless lines. These come in at about £25 each and last much mcuh longer...and don't expand so give quite a good pedal feel.

    When I got the car, it had no keys, so to rectify this, I took out the ignition barrel and door locks and had new keys cut. Now I can fire up the electrics in preparation for the long awaited start.

    To finish, I insalled a new cluctch kit (friction plate, pressure plate, throw out bearing and re-ground flyweel). I then put on the bell housing with the obligatory loctite.

    Enjoy the pics.

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    So far Im at £14,772.57 for parts and 139 hours of labour.

    Chat soon,

    Ian
     
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  17. Dr-Boost

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    Hi All,

    Next update, this centres on the installation of the camshafts and the cyclinder heads.

    Everything seemed to go together well.

    New copper gaskets were used and supplied by a company called 'E Dobson & Co.'. I had these specially comissioned so if anyone wants info on them, feel free to get in contact.

    Enjoy,

    Ian

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    So far Im at £15,572.58 for parts and 179 hours of labour.

    Chat soon,

    Ian
     
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  18. Dr-Boost

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    Hi All,

    It has been a while since the last update but lots of progress has been made.

    Long story short, the engine is in the car and runs!

    Here are a few pics of what went into getting it ready.
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    Checking valve clearances

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    Before and after of refurbished radiator

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    Custom made clutch hose

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    Before and after of cleaning of the timing covers

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    Rebuilding of brake master cylinder

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    Engine installed and up an drunning. Video can be seen in m instagram page https://www.instagram.com/p/CR8vsCODCeO/


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    New wheels and tyres

    The car is now pretty much ready for paint excpet for a few items here and there, clutch master cylinder, a few hoses and various interior parts etc.

    So far £20,329.02 for parts and 243 hours for labour.

    Chat soon,

    Ian
     
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  19. Dr-Boost

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  20. JLF

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    Very cool thanks for the update.


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  21. godabitibi

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    Very nice work and project. You look to be a talented guy. This will be a very rewarding project for sure. Did you saw the one that sold for $66,000.00 US in bring a trailer yesterday ? It was a very nice exemple but I think the Mondials are now starting to be recognized for the nice little car they are.
    I owned one for a while and now thinking about another one.
    I love them. Will follow your project.
     
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  22. MvT

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    Nice project Ian! Not sure if you put the komma on the right place but

    do you mean
    £24,194.73
    Or a figure around 2,500 GBP?
     
  23. Turbo-man Netherlands

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    Nice Work lovely to see the restoration

    Greetings Turbo-man Netherlands
     
  24. DHC

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    Ian, thank you for this series. Very, very helpful.
     
  25. Dr-Boost

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    @JLF I'm glad you are liking it.
    @godabitibi thank you for the compliment, it is a rewarding project. I didn't see the Mondial on BAT but I'm pleased to see values rising.
    @MvT I wish I had the comma in the wrong place, unfortunately the total at the time of writing was £24,194.73 (more now!).
    @Turbo-man Netherlands Hello from Northern Ireland and I'm glad you are enjoying the restoration.
    @DHC I am glad you are liking the series, if you have any questions, please ask.

    Hi All,

    Long time no post!

    The car has been at the bodyshop for the last few months and good progress is being made.

    Below are some photos of what has been happening.

    Enjoy!

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    So far we are still at £24,194.73 for parts and 316 hours for labour. (only took an hour to take it to the body shop but the bodyshop cost is not included yet)

    Speak soon,

    Ian
     
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