tech1889 - "operation restoration"

[tech1889]

recently...

bought the new gearbox.. cleaned the gearbox.. gave it a nice coat of smooth silver hammerite so looks 

my car became a small paddling pool.. so had to refit sunroof.. thought i had lost parts so bought a whole new mech.. it turned up and so did the parts i thought i lost  so refitted that.. all it needs is a tweak as the rear isnt sitting flush but this should solve the paddling pool situation..

i still need loads of parts but as xmas coming and money tight will buy with january's pay slip.. hopefully get engine in soooon

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this is pics of the gearbox as it stands after a long scrub (car it came off of had a oil leak from head so the box was coating in it but a good bit of G101 and a wire brush later) and then half a lick of paint still to finish 

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Also this turned up today -

included in this bolt kit is -

wing and slam panel bolts
door latch and hinge bolts
boot latch / catch and hinge bolts
bonnet latch and hinge bolts
arch, sill and bonnet catch rivets
petrol flap bolts
dash and door card screws
door handle screws
door handle bolts
wiper motor bolts
gear selector bolts
brake servo, master cylinder and exhaust nuts and bolts
battery clamp nuts and bolts
rear beam bolts
subframe bolts
rocker cover nuts and bolts
front and rear bumper support bolts

engine bolts

inlet nuts and bolts
waterpump housing nuts and bolts
exhaust shield nuts and bolts
engine mount bolts
various brackets
TB bolts
sump bolts

Also extras i got thrown in for free are -

tank strap bolts
rear plinth bolts
hose clamp kit for radiator
and loads and loads of various nuts, bolts and washers..

I got all this for £65 so i am i very happy bunnys at the moment

[madmanluke]

Wher'd you get the bolts from bud? they look great

[tech1889]

Wher'd you get the bolts from bud? they look great

Gumtree 

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Three months since last update and nothing has been done i would be mad to go out in the weather we have had.. bought a few bits and bobs the last few months but money really tight so nothing major..

- clutch and flywheel do be fitted this weekend hopefully as bought clutch bolts last month
- Need to bolt gearbox to block to save it knocking around the garage
- Need to remove part of exhaust to fit the shifter and cables

And i will go from there hopefully if weather holds out i will do some this week and post pics 

Oh and after fitting new sunroof which needs fettling ive had no more water in the car 

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This weekend comprised of wire brushing and painting loads of engine bits and bobs just so they look a bit cleaner.. Also fitted the flywheel and sachs VR6 clutch.. clutch may need a little adjustment as i done it by eye and now have ym mates alignment tool.. Also painted/fitted my new oil cooler and fitted new o-ring and new sensor housing to block gasket..

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Bit of cheeky progress today.. 







Also painted the front two cross members.. I only fitted this to check the routing of my wiring loom.. Tomo if i have the urge im going to try and run new brake lines..

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New OEM pinstripe grille test fit 

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Just ordered two new outer CV joints for my mk3 drive shafts and two new inner CV's 

Also just ordered a SEAT cupra 23mm master cylinder and adaptor for better brake pedal feel 

Starting to come together now