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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 gallery => Topic started by: Bellend on 03 June 2014, 12:59
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TDI wagon not twit wagon. :grin:
Can't find a thread I thought I had started. Oh well!
Started out a dirty high mileage MK4.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20131104_163902_zps9e8c1fd7.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20131104_163902_zps9e8c1fd7.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20131104_163910_zps87232434.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20131104_163910_zps87232434.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20131104_163916_zpse5e8d3dc.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20131104_163916_zpse5e8d3dc.jpg.html)
Bit of high-strength TFR and next to no elbow grease, jetwash and some plastic shine later:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20131104_173402_zps72b31ef2.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20131104_173402_zps72b31ef2.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20131104_173406_zpsc38928a8.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20131104_173406_zpsc38928a8.jpg.html)
Then outside:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130926_183022_zps463e4acf.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130926_183022_zps463e4acf.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_153655_zps44c5e7bc.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_153655_zps44c5e7bc.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_153704_zps3169c017.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_153704_zps3169c017.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_154125_zpse9937c40.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_154125_zpse9937c40.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_154844_zpsef2c6c67.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_154844_zpsef2c6c67.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_155252_zpsad036709.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_155252_zpsad036709.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_155845_zps29c8e786.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_155845_zps29c8e786.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_160114_zpsb185550b.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_160114_zpsb185550b.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_161431_zps60697787.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_161431_zps60697787.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_164138_zpsfc30a779.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_164138_zpsfc30a779.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_164302_zps4de537b2.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_164302_zps4de537b2.jpg.html)
Wheels before and after clay:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_164745_zps64a6cf8c.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_164745_zps64a6cf8c.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_164934_zps63f44c66.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_164934_zps63f44c66.jpg.html)
Clay after bonnet:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_172725_zpsb3e07a4d.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_172725_zpsb3e07a4d.jpg.html)
and general afters after a wash, clay, rotary polish, hand polish and seal:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_175352_zps49f13585.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_175352_zps49f13585.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_185628_zpsb27c1de5.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_185628_zpsb27c1de5.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20130928_185614_zpse6dc3681.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20130928_185614_zpse6dc3681.jpg.html)
Door lock never opened and when I took the trim off I could see a previous attempt which looked like someone had taken a kango to it!
Sooo:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140410_151916_zps0a5f89cc.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140410_151916_zps0a5f89cc.jpg.html)
After this the car got a bit used and abused and scuffed up again and it was pretty much decided to do up sell and get a brand new car or a Clio cup.
Then I decided no I like this, it's cheap and paid for.
I painted a light up:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140320_211939_zps67f7b637.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140320_211939_zps67f7b637.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140320_211947_zps1be458db.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140320_211947_zps1be458db.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140320_211957_zps63b83aa6.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140320_211957_zps63b83aa6.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140320_212949_zpsddd12a22.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140320_212949_zpsddd12a22.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140323_165326_zps13c30733.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140323_165326_zps13c30733.jpg.html)
Broke down due to hitting a brick in the road:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140327_000253_zps63716e2a.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140327_000253_zps63716e2a.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140329_214754_zps6243dad5.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140329_214754_zps6243dad5.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140329_230011_zps36c3a9be.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140329_230011_zps36c3a9be.jpg.html)
Then fast forward to last Saturday when the car failed it's MOT. Not as bad as I had thought, I'd have failed it on more but perhaps I'm too harsh. I knew the antiroll bar bushes were shagged as was a ball joint or lower arm bushes as the car was like jelly on acceleration and knocked like a mofo. :grin:
It did fail on a balljoint, CV boots and tyres which I left as I wanted it to fail so that I could sort any advisories to have a clean MOT sheet.
When stripping it down it revealed the balljoint wasn't too bad but the hub had worn out where the balljoint slots in. :shocked: It appears to have non genuine joints and a very poor cast and doesn't seem to fit properly hence the play. :shocked:
So decided let's do things properly so now have a tatty as hell Sprinter to fly around in while Golf gets some love. :laugh:
Didn't think this effort was too bad for a Sunday afternoon starting at 3PM.
Worlds most awkward gearbox:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140603_122438_zps9bd85b74.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140603_122438_zps9bd85b74.jpg.html)
Subframe has to come out but wanted it out anyway.
Clutch is fairly high and I want to just do loads of work on the car so the GF has a decent car and I'm not worried about anything wearing out for a while especially once saving for a house. :whistle:
Haven't whipped the clutch off yet but on first looks the flywheel seems in perfect condition but I really wanna stick one in for £167 for a genuine SACHS as do it once do it right.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140603_122455_zps075e7009.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140603_122455_zps075e7009.jpg.html)
Suspension out:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140603_122528_zpsf19be8b2.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140603_122528_zpsf19be8b2.jpg.html)
Headlight pic and engine support. :grin:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140603_122540_zps8285bdbf.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140603_122540_zps8285bdbf.jpg.html)
Stripped driveshafts which are in AMAZING condition especially if they have covered all 167K.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140603_122715_zps5126572e.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140603_122715_zps5126572e.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140603_122752_zps1ea0bb7b.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140603_122752_zps1ea0bb7b.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140603_122757_zps32f86e07.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140603_122757_zps32f86e07.jpg.html)
Obviously given them a wire brush off and a paint up.
Ordered:
New coolant bottle
New engine mount bolts
New driveshaft bolts
New clutch
Timing belt
Waterpump
So far, TPS and euros are gonna love me. :grin:
All genuine or equivalent stuff (I.E SACHS clutch kit from Euros).
Car has already had genuine alternator pulley last year and Lemforder axle bushes.
Plans are:
TT hubs, rack, calipers, carriers and lower arms.
Polybush front wishbone bush, stock R32/S3/TT rear bush.
Need a suspension kit of some sort may just look for a bargain one for now and save for decent.
Got my eyes on some cheap Audi alloys and will be looking out for a bargain stainless exhaust system.
Need boots and gaskets and need to find out if the CV boots are as good as Euros say they are if not genuine. Difference between £6 and £21 quid each! :whistle:
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So since it's nice weather and work has been so manic I haven't had chance to touch it other than stripping out the flywheel which doesn't seem that bad at all and the clutch which again wasn't TOO bad, I decided with a beer or two to take it easy and strip the cambelt off.
This guide is using Laser Tools 3978 to lock the engine up but this engine regardless what anyone says CAN be done with tipex marks and personally I recommend Tipex marking the belt EVEN with the tools just incase things get messy!
Parts:
- Timing belt kit with all rollers and the tensioner. Don't skip on rollers or tensioners do the lot! Get a decent quality OEM, Conti/Dayco or SKF kit.
- Hydraulic tensioner OPTIONAL Part no.: 045109479B
- Water pump, again don't skimp on this or the quality.
- Engine mount bolts (just ask TPS or VW for bolts when replacing timing belt bolts for engine)
- Coolant
Now you most likely will be using a jack but I have the gearbox and subframe out so I'm using an engine crane.
Start off by getting underneath and completely removing the dogbone mount and the oil level sensor connector if you have one.
Next, remove the fuel lines and coolant return line. I just whip them right off to get them out the way. Also remove the boost pipe by pulling the clips off either end just to get it out the way. I recommend using the opportunity to replace the seals on the end, readily available from TPS or VW.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_171340_zpseabe7329.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_171340_zpseabe7329.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_171337_zpsdec6e56b.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_171337_zpsdec6e56b.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_171409_zpsa717c1d8.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_171409_zpsa717c1d8.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_171421_zpsef03aef7.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_171421_zpsef03aef7.jpg.html)
Whip the AUX belt off by pulling tensioner back with a 16mm spanner:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_172441_zps676f59cc.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_172441_zps676f59cc.jpg.html)
Then undo the three 13mm bolts to get the tensioner out the way:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_172623_zps9d37864c.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_172623_zps9d37864c.jpg.html)
Then whip off the coolant reservoir, PAS reservoir 18mm engine mount bolts mount to mount, 16mm bolts mount to chassis and the 13mm bolts on the stabilizer. The 18mm bolts MUST BE REPLACED. They are one use stretch bolts.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_171424_zps744d5768.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_171424_zps744d5768.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_172205_zps36f5d446.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_172205_zps36f5d446.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_172331_zps23b739ca.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_172331_zps23b739ca.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_173331_zps0afa6a05.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_173331_zps0afa6a05.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_173722_zps8dc6d1f3.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_173722_zps8dc6d1f3.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_173939_zps68e88b3e.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_173939_zps68e88b3e.jpg.html)
THERE WILL BE A BOOST PANCAKE PIPE IN THE WAY HERE, two clips on each hose either end and a 10mm spanner will have it right off.
Lower the engine to gain access to the three horizontal mount to engine bolts. All 16mm and all MUST be replaced as per the 18mm ones.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/b3b40f84-83db-46f2-a3b8-eba38cc945bc_zps71f1f961.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/b3b40f84-83db-46f2-a3b8-eba38cc945bc_zps71f1f961.jpg.html)
You can also now remove the 4 5mm hex bolts holding the dampner pulley on. Personally I replace these each time but they can be reused. I just buzz them off with an impact but someone on the brakes and 5th or 6th gear will do it.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_175308_zps84fc1805.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_175308_zps84fc1805.jpg.html)
Remove the 4 11mm (on newer cars these are sometimes 10mm) bolts holding the cover on.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_175709_zpscbdb69fb.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_175709_zpscbdb69fb.jpg.html)
Now rotate the crankshaft using a 12-point 19mm socket until you can fit the timing pin (or a 4mm drill bit) in the cam pulley, you may need another person to help do this. There is also two marks opposite, one is pictured here as the other is impossible to see. It says 4Z in an arrow shape and matches up to this mark:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/f6878c49-2908-458b-9da5-7a11ead0d3ff_zpsacafcfe8.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/f6878c49-2908-458b-9da5-7a11ead0d3ff_zpsacafcfe8.jpg.html)
Note the rough location of the inspection window, the cut out with the jagged edges:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_180959_zps910a670e.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_180959_zps910a670e.jpg.html)
Now, mark the belt up with Tipex. put two marks on the crankshaft to belt just dabs on the end and three on the cam pulley. Also put one mark from the pulleys to the engine so that you can see if you have moved it about. You CAN just rely on these marks without tools but who hasn't got a 4mm drill bit for the cam? I DIDN'T mark it as I've done so many of these it's just a time waster to me but do it if you are a DIY'er.
Slot the crank locking tool in place:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_181047_zps070f4330.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_181047_zps070f4330.jpg.html)
You can double check this is inline by temporarily checking the marks on the dampner pulley, you can have done this before removing the cover:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/950e1aec-b547-4d76-8603-680f1d1185c5_zpsf9989cda.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/950e1aec-b547-4d76-8603-680f1d1185c5_zpsf9989cda.jpg.html)
Slacken off these three 13mm bolts on the cam pulley. Put a tiny paint marker on the bolts so you know the rough position they were in. Wipe it off when the job is done. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A LOCKING PIN OR DRILL BIT IN PLACE IF YOU DO NOT DO NOT SLACKEN THESE UNTIL THE NEW BELT IS BACK ON!!!
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_180959_zps910a670e.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_180959_zps910a670e.jpg.html)
Now this funky tool:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_181613_zpsa6e4623a.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_181613_zpsa6e4623a.jpg.html)
Is to lock the hydraulic tensioner.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_182025_zpsb011fd2e.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_182025_zpsb011fd2e.jpg.html)
Loosen the 15mm nut and insert a 7mm allen key and rotate counter clockwise til you can slot the tool in.
Note, this is practically impossible without a long bar on the allen key so my way is remove it and stick it in a vice and CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY push the tensioner back in til the tool fits:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_182332_zpscccf9bcb.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_182332_zpscccf9bcb.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_182326_zpsa69391d3.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_182326_zpsa69391d3.jpg.html)
If you are replacing it like I will you can skip that step.
Pull the old belt off and remove the 3 10mm bolts on the waterpump:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140608_182031_zps86ce3b86.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/IMG_20140608_182031_zps86ce3b86.jpg.html)
and the 13mm bolt on the roller, completely remove the 15mm nut on the tensioner and pull that off.
Part 2 coming soon when I get me parts. It will include setting the torsion value (the three 13mm bolts on the cam pulley) with VAG-COM. If you don't have VAG-COM do not touch those 13mm bolts but you can never guarantee 100% accurate timing. I experimented doing tipex on a Passat and tbf the timing torsion value was 0.5 which is pretty much dead accurate but I managed to get it bang on 0.0 with the aid of VAG-COM.
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Reserved
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So this is still as per previous post but I've just ordered:
- Audi TT Steering rack
- Audi TT Hubs
- Audi TT Wishbones
- Audi TT 312 calipers and carriers
Not quite sure what to do with the ARB for now but I will think of something possibly just bite the bullet and get coilovers now.
Also from TPS:
- Crap loads of new bolts
- Cambelt and waterpump kit
- New CV gaitor kits (bloody expensive)
Got a SACHS clutch and flywheel and dogbone mount coming.
Also gonna need new wheels but these can wait til after next week's VAT return. :sick:
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Hi mate, I,m new here and see you are part of the furniture,lol.
I noticed the headlight refurb,and have some knackered mk 5 lamps that need attention,
Any tips on how to get them back to somewhere near those of yours?
I,ve always seen attempts at doing this but nothing very successful,
You appear to have cracked it
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Fortunately I didn't crack them. :grin:
MK4 ones are glass and all I did was clean the glass.
I think MK5 one's are plastic. I buy and sell cars all the time and the most popular cars I buy are Clios with plastic headlights.
They all have knackered headlight so get an 800, 1200, 1500 then 2000 if needed grit sandpaper with WD40 as lube. I find WD40 works well.
Then they get G3 on the sanded headlights and they look brand spanking new. You can buy DIY kits.
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Calipers stripped and primed:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140908_160756_zpscuub6hpl.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140908_160756_zpscuub6hpl.jpg.html)
TT Wishbones and hubs primed:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140908_160749_zps5assg0jw.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140908_160749_zps5assg0jw.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140908_160744_zpso11mlzyi.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140908_160744_zpso11mlzyi.jpg.html)
Subframe now primed as is gearbox with a different primer.
Need to order a new crank pulley and some bushes alongside a clutch etc. Have the cambelt etc already.
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(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_130508_zpswwzujimd.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_130508_zpswwzujimd.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_130521_zpsayzgimpf.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_130521_zpsayzgimpf.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_130514_zpsjerehk7t.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_130514_zpsjerehk7t.jpg.html)
Bit bland so might tint the lacquer with some panther black and some BMW metallic blue I have kicking about to give it a fleck of sparkle in the lacquer.
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Some nice progress. Keep it up.
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Some nice progress. Keep it up.
Cheers mate, trying to but all starting to add up. :grin:
TPS had £200 off me today for bolts and seals!
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Tell me about it. Just under a 1K for nuts, bolts, bearings and bolts in the last year from VW.
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Crazy init.
So I mixed the 2K lacquer with a dribble of reflex silver, a shot of Ford Panther black and what was in a rattle can of BMW Le Mans Blue.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_142817_zpsrgoyi2xe.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_142817_zpsrgoyi2xe.jpg.html)
Result was perfect. :cool: Can't believe what a difference metallic makes, most of the time don't even like it!
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_152907_zps7evgxw02.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_152907_zps7evgxw02.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_152901_zpsuevploeu.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_152901_zpsuevploeu.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_152845_zpsmwwburpm.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_152845_zpsmwwburpm.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_152811_zpsiwyxo6fy.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_152811_zpsiwyxo6fy.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_144954_zpskiz0hjwa.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_144954_zpskiz0hjwa.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_144941_zpszusgiulv.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140910_144941_zpszusgiulv.jpg.html)
Can't wait to get it back together.
Ended up ordering polybushes for both front arm bushes as everyone on the TT forums are raving about them.
I'm going for a dark theme on this car so probably keep the calipers dark for now but who knows they might go red in the future.
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So with all the bad rep Euro's get they are flipping good to me.
Ordered these at 5.52PM last night and they've just dropped them up:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/20140911_100043_zpssah0npjo.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/20140911_100043_zpssah0npjo.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/20140911_100407_zpsl9yfsssl.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/20140911_100407_zpsl9yfsssl.jpg.html)
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never have an issue with Euros, Just gotta get friendly with a couple of the staff :)
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So I got one wishbone done just to see what it's like:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/20140911_192831_zpsyxfcfmte.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/20140911_192831_zpsyxfcfmte.jpg.html)
:cool:
Also went to TPS and got shafted for some seals, bolts, nuts, header tank & cap and some CV boot kits. Bit annoying paying like 60 quid when I bought some universal Lucas jobbies from Euros at 2.69 each. :grin: These have lasted 12 years though so all good.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/944ffd54-5c2e-45e6-a5ad-b468fb53719d_zps0bc1d5ba.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/944ffd54-5c2e-45e6-a5ad-b468fb53719d_zps0bc1d5ba.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20140911-WA0021_zpsywfhh2tg.jpeg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20140911-WA0021_zpsywfhh2tg.jpeg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/85cf7ce7-685d-4c65-938e-cf5118f7f6f4_zps2484b6e2.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/85cf7ce7-685d-4c65-938e-cf5118f7f6f4_zps2484b6e2.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_200457_zpslti9ddtw.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_200457_zpslti9ddtw.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_200504_zpswtnxvrlv.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_200504_zpswtnxvrlv.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_200508_zpsvhxqh2fn.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_200508_zpsvhxqh2fn.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_200520_zpsbenizdys.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_200520_zpsbenizdys.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_200606_zpsboaewf73.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_200606_zpsboaewf73.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_200609_zps12tbys31.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_200609_zps12tbys31.jpg.html)
Coming along now just slowly wiping any earnings out and with a Venice trip coming up I just want the spending to stop. :grin:
Some people might be wondering why on earth I bought so many new nuts and bolts but a lot are stretch bolts, I don't know how many times in the cars life they have been reused and I don't want my girlfriend crashing.
Can't understand why the outer CV boot kits come without nuts but the inner CV boot kits do. :huh:
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(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/20140912_191653_zpsngxfnhxk.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/20140912_191653_zpsngxfnhxk.jpg.html)
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Thats some serious stack of new bolts and stuff.
36% discount aint bad at all, I really need to get involved with that Medway TPS somehow?
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Don't. :sick:
At least I know it is all there!
Yea I don't use them loads so is a good discount really.
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So got the other driveshaft done.
Little guide to fitting new boots, removal is reversal of fitting!
Start out with the stripped apart driveshaft, clean all the grease out with brake cleaner. You can remove the balls easily on the outer CV's the inner is a bit more tricky. Clean right up and check for wear and pitting. These seemed fine which is impressive at nearly 170k.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_205735_zps1ful2id7.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_205735_zps1ful2id7.jpg.html)
Get your CV boot kit:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_205955_zpsdymlbaew.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_205955_zpsdymlbaew.jpg.html)
Spray some WD40 on the shaft where the boot will sit just to aid installation.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_210032_zpsoaaeoa7v.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_210032_zpsoaaeoa7v.jpg.html)
Slide the boot right down, this is the inner CV joint and has no clip on the inside end.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_210219_zpsm1giggoj.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_210219_zpsm1giggoj.jpg.html)
Cut your grease open:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_210324_zpsinlnqwhb.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_210324_zpsinlnqwhb.jpg.html)
Get it deep as possible and go around the whole joint squeezing as much in as possible:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_210342_zpsyvyhkwav.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_210342_zpsyvyhkwav.jpg.html)
Move it up and down spreading the grease:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_210627_zpsmsuiro4k.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_210627_zpsmsuiro4k.jpg.html)
Now align the CV over the shaft and give it a tap on with a rubber or nylon mallet.
Get the new clip open with the circlip pliers:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_211240_zpsm3ffs7gn.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_211240_zpsm3ffs7gn.jpg.html)
Place it on like so:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_211303_zpsxnxllwv3.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_211303_zpsxnxllwv3.jpg.html)
Lift the joint away from the shaft as far as possible to lower the grease down:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_211327_zps8mjlp1dg.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_211327_zps8mjlp1dg.jpg.html)
Put cap on and tap on with mallet:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_211341_zps4mfxnwja.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_211341_zps4mfxnwja.jpg.html)
Open up your clip and put it on:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_211506_zpsaoabyizx.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_211506_zpsaoabyizx.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_211534_zpsqgica64j.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_211534_zpsqgica64j.jpg.html)
You then need to crush the dogeared tab with a pair of snips but I am awaiting a replacement pair of CV clip pliers.
Now the outer:
First job put the small clip on, don't open it up it's a b!tch to get back together:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_211639_zps7vn35ntr.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_211639_zps7vn35ntr.jpg.html)
Now this ridge you can see makes it a total arse to side the plastic boot on:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_211650_zpsdzegluuc.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_211650_zpsdzegluuc.jpg.html)
I use a screwdriver or something to get under and roll around while pushing but when it's on it should look like this:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_211914_zps5zu5n60s.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_211914_zps5zu5n60s.jpg.html)
You can crush the clip if you like or leave it for now.
The metal washer goes on first with the widest point facing away from the shaft:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_211937_zps6xnnxg6s.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_211937_zps6xnnxg6s.jpg.html)
Then plastic and the two widest points touch:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_211944_zps0hx5vuty.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_211944_zps0hx5vuty.jpg.html)
New circlip on by pushing as so, to open it up to get it on would open it wider than needed:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_212001_zpshayuduf0.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_212001_zpshayuduf0.jpg.html)
Now turn your attention to the CV and the grease:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_212039_zpskupjlrrh.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_212039_zpskupjlrrh.jpg.html)
Place grease and squeeze as so:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_212049_zpszoqiobal.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_212049_zpszoqiobal.jpg.html)
As much in as poss:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_212213_zpsgorytvnx.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_212213_zpsgorytvnx.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_212255_zpszdrb9ugc.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_212255_zpszdrb9ugc.jpg.html)
Now get your finger and push into every crevice possible and move the shaft around so that every ball is well greased. Not sure what happened to the last picture...
Now line the CV up and place it on til it hits the clip. I like to put the boot on loosely at this point:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_212437_zpssxbg0cxi.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_212437_zpssxbg0cxi.jpg.html)
Now use the OLD nut (I used a new as it was to hand and I have several spare), wind it on a few threads:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_212510_zpsx96rfg8u.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_212510_zpsx96rfg8u.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_212516_zpsu86hqppi.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_212516_zpsu86hqppi.jpg.html)
Use a punch in the center or a rubber mallet and tap hard until it slides all the way on. Note the cloth on the floor to protect the other end.
Again, do up all the clips. Put the dogears opposite eachother.
Done:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/20140913_213415_zpshfsvfrnz.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/20140913_213415_zpshfsvfrnz.jpg.html)
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14 months later...
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/Golf/IMG-20150822-WA0008_zps5zzz0flj.jpeg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/Clio/Golf/IMG-20150822-WA0008_zps5zzz0flj.jpeg.html)
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Good stuff, do you still have the pet spider :grin: