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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 gallery => Topic started by: jv on 20 September 2005, 20:10
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here you go
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Well I shall tell you all how I got the car and what I have done so far,
Spec:
White Mk2 Golf GTI
1.8 Digifant
8v
H reg
roughly 150k on clock
lowered dont know how much
Right I bought my little beast back end of 2004 I think it was 770 pound it cost me off ebay,
but things never went smoothly I aquaplained off the road 2nd or 3rd day I had it bent the hub and strut.
bodywork was in good condition I thought apart from a dent in the rear quarter panel
and it had a towbar on it which had to go A.S.A.P, i was low on funds so i could not do anything straight away
here is a few pictures of when i bought the car
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/1golf.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/carpics011.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/carpics014.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/carpics012.jpg)
after them pics the first thing I got myself a eyebrow spoiler for the front end
I got the dent pulled out and painted by my cousin and small dent in the passenger door done
I sawed the towbar off after I was getting bullied by it lol
and took the black lower spoiler off bottom of rear bumper also i changed the interior
as my drivers seat was bent and torn so I picked up some new interior for 80quid
got no photos though of it.
I also got shot of them 5 spoke wheels as I hated them and got some cheap ones for 40quid
i thought they looked better then mine and I half smoked my rear lights aswell to try get a meaner
look for the car.
heres some pictures of what it looks like these days apart from towbar which is removed
and the black spoiler on bottom of rear bumper
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/golfpics005.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/golfpics006.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/newark4_2005.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/golfpics007.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/golfpics008.jpg)
in november time 2004 month or so after i had the car the head gasket went
and it knackered my cylinder head up which needed replacing so I got another head
for 80quid delievered and I got told 2 weeks to get fixed but I never got it back till mid january
everything was not going right and I was getting messed about basically so I took it home
on a lorry and had it fixed at home within a week.
then i thought everything was going to be ok until 2 weeks ago when the head gasket went again
cylinder head knackered once more I found out the head had nto been skimmed so I got sick
at this point and decided to put the car away in the garage where it still is now
and i went out and bought a vr6 lump with all running gear etc to put into my car
so its becoming one hell of a project for me as I dont have all the equipment and I have
not done anything like this before.
so far I have got my engine out driveshafts out well basically they is just a hole in my engine bay
I took all the front end off so it was easier to work on,
now I am waiting for a beam getting fitted into the garage roof so I can get the lifting gear in
to hold the vr6 engine and stuff, the beam is getitn made at the moment should have it this week
here is a couple of pictures of the start of me stripping the car down
I will update when I get more pics
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/CID__Photo-0147.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/CID__Photo-0149.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/CID__Photo-0150.jpg)
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small update starting to prep engine bay tomorrow if i get chance as its a bit rusty
also I found out I can get a clutch bracket from seat
part no 02B 141 708 A and it lets me keep a cable clutch instead of changing to hyrdaulic
so thats a bonus and a lot easier for me
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heres a few pictures I took about 10minutes ago
1st one is of engine bay engine is still sat their but not bolted on
as I dont have anywhere to put it
sorry if pictures are bit big
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/golfpics065.jpg)
now what can I do about this to sort it out as it looks to rusty for my liking
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/golfpics066.jpg)
I tried getitng picture of dent but light was not making it clear looks small on the pic but it is'nt
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/golfpics067.jpg)
Think I need a new one of these lol its not all rust believe me
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/golfpics068.jpg)
heres the interior I got a while ago never got chance to get a picture of it until today
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/golfpics069.jpg)
thats it for now got to sort the engine bay out
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undid the power steering emptied all that out today and forgot it was still on one mount and the exhaust thought i had done them other week but i guess not so i took them out and power steering pipes and i got rid of a few pipes that wer ein my way like the fuel ones and a vacuum pipe so now everything is definetly not bolted i just need to find a way to move the engine as i only have 1 trolley jack ill have it out tomorrow for definate, I have not been working on it for over a week been to busy with work but once its out the way tomorrow im gonna sort bay out make it nice im gonna need help when putting it back together as the bolts have been mixed up i sorted out so i dont no what is for what lol
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hey folks decided to take a couple of pictures yesterday of the car a bit bare
enigne is out and has gone to a good home so I am awaiting this beam still :angry:
cant wait to get it
i got told i can use my loom on the vr6 so if this is right it should be alot easier
although i dont know what wire goes where
I had no lifting gear to get my engine out so i just put a strap round a beam
and me and a few mates ripped it out more happier now
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/CID__Photo-0183.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/CID__Photo-0184.jpg)
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heres small update for today
I finally got my vr6 this afternoon looks like i got lot of work ahead of me
to many wires for my liking but once i start i shud be ok
moved car further back into the garage so i can work on it with door shut
on a night
heres a few pictures of the lump on the truck and a coupe of it in the garage
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/Picture21.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/Picture22.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/Picture23.jpg)
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hit a glitch today gonna hold me back couple of days
I took the old subframe out today pretty easy i thought
1 bolt snapped but was not important
i took the vr subframe off the engine and put it in
the mk2 and hookd the wheels up then i noticed the wheels were
way out of line only to find out the vr wishbones do not fit 2inch bigger altogether lol
so subframe came back out got the gti subframe to take the wishbones off to put on the vr subframe
but i need new bushes and anti roll bar end links aswell
so i cant do anything until i get them priced up and bought
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well i got the bushes today to get slapped in the car so subframe should be in today
also last night i thought i would take my wiring out, i unplugged everything from fusebox
as wires were tangled up and i need to take servo off to get wires out which is a right chew on
as the bolts are aukward as hell to get at
ill post some pics a.s.a.p
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ok I got small update of a few pictures not very clear taken on my m8s phone
here is the vr subframe fitted with poly bushes in
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/subframe.jpg)
here is a picture of where the seat ibiza clutch bracket fits
to the vr6 gearbox so the cable clutch can be kept instead of goin hydraulic
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/bracket.jpg)
here is my engine lifting gear all mine now
nice gift I though comes in handy put it that way
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/tackle.jpg)
and here is just a random mess inside my car
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/mess.jpg)
all I am waiting for is the tool to take my drive shafts out and
my power steering pipes putting in then engine can sit in place
not been working on it for a few days time to get my dedication back I think
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small update
took driveshafts out the other night when my mate brought few tools for me to borrow
so there off ready for gti shafts to be put on when engine is sat in place
got the power steering pipe unbolted from the rack eventually
bolt was totally screwed got the new pipes bolted in place now
so i can crack on with it now
the engine should be sat in place on the weekend and hopefully
runnin next week once i get a few bits and pieces sorted out
as i have to get the clutch bracket sorted but i can do that last
pictures soon to follow.............
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big hold up
for a long time now
saving money for the paint as i thought i may aswell get the paintwork done first
so need to save 800quid up
getting inside and out done
and engine bay all in blue
then once thats done I can carry on, taking to long for my liking
getitng help for putting the engine in
i can fit the new steering rack in and few other bits n bobs
then everything else will be a secret once its running but I have a few bits
and pieces waiting at home ready to fit
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just ordered
corrado front end
radiator fans and crossmember and radiator suppor dont know if thats seperate though
been neglecting the car for a long time
not had time and been fed up of it
think i may possibly need a power steering pipe as one of them is
crossthreaded but i will have to check them first
once parts arrive i can crack on
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i think i should make a update now
all engine bays painted apart from the back because it did not need it
painted brake servo
fitted the corrado crossmember and slapped the engine in today
put wheels back on and fitted new power steering rack to
heres a pic of what it looks like to
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/fullfront.jpg)
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i took a couple more pics today
getting put back together
all thats left to do really is
the brakes need uprating
decat pipe fitting
cable change and clutch bracket
and just other few bits and bobs
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/bobsgolfvr6-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/bobsgolfvr62.jpg)
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hey all car is all up and running now
took nearly a year lol
had a blast in it yesterday efore it goes back in garage
save up for bodywork and my god!!!! its so dam fast
got few niggles to sort out like ome lights dont work
tidy up bit of wiring and fuel pump constantly spins when imobilizer goes off
because they only come on for second usually
im using the gti fan and radiator which is flipped sat different
but im going for the corrado fans and radiator when i get hold of them
as the engine feels so dam hot but the temp is quarter when fan kicks in which
keeps it cool but not cool enough for me ill get some pics later on
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here is a few more pics of my motor enjoy
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/golfrearr.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/sidejj.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/reardark.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/enginebay2.jpg)
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cars booked in for bodywork
got my sprinter vent today through the post
just awaiting a few other bits n pieces
ripped all inside out apart from the dash
cleaned and dyed my carpets so they are jet black again
also redone underneath the carpet
with big roll of underlay i found lying about in garage loft
small problem with lights one light keeps blowing fuses so i gotta try sort that out
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car is now in the bodyshop
getting full respray still in white apart from engine bay
and inside the car as inside is still good and i did engine bay before engine went in
i popped up otherday to see the car
and it seems brake fluid is all over the floor
so that has to be sorted once its all painted
pic to follow soon but will look nearly complete
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right here is some more pics i taken earlier on
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/car252252525.jpg)
this is picture fo the rear you can see tow eye is flushed out and the rear badge
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/rear1.jpg)
i got round the window painted instead of buying a new sticker as they cost quite a bit
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/rearsticker1.jpg)
closer view of where tow eye used to be
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/toweye1.jpg)
had bonnet modified so engine does not rub as i aint fitted corrado rear mounts on the engine
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/underbonnet1.jpg)
here is a better view of the sprinter vent
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/vent3.jpg)
the wing has been filled where aireal used to be and had mirrors colour coded
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/mirrorweld1.jpg)
just pic of car with spoiler back on it
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/frontfloor1.jpg)
here is a pic of the engine its dirty and needs tidying up job for next week
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/engineabove1.jpg)
and how it is at the moment dont want it getting dusty now
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/covered1.jpg)
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got my crystal indicators today for the side
dont have a picture of them on the car yet as i want to take a picture when all the lights are on
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/indicators.jpg)
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vr6 is on the road now
failed its first mot on...
drivers seat had broken underneath but i think it can be fixed as i dont think it snaps it clicks back into place but as soon as you sit on it
it clicks down on one side.
window wipers replaced now
wheel bearing which just needed nipping up
that was it not bad really changed the seat for its mot retest sailed through.
also had my lights set up which i think are wrong not very bright
and had tracking done so it drives in a straight line
not done alot since it has crystal crosshairs outer and innner lights
crystal indicators
awaiting crystal smoked rear lights
g60 front arches fitted
had a bit of trouble getting the vr6 clocks to work
had them working but wrong relay was in fuse box and
it went up in smoke
put a 32 relay in instead of a 30 kept eye on it seems to be fine
but mfa does not work now and petrol gauge is all over the place
in the winter months im going to attempt polishing the top of the engine
readjust the bonnet as it wont shut properly
save up for some new rims
and get koni shocks with eibach springs or otherway round cant remember
and last but not least get some pics up soon
after it had a photoshoot 2 weeks ago not ot the pictures yet though
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here are the pics from the photoshoot
comments ot be made in dub rides section please
nothing much happenin yet no cash
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/photoshootfronttb.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/pshootfrontquarter.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/photoshootroof.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/photoshootfront22.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/photoshootalllights.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/photoshootrear.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/photoshootroof222.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/photoshootgtibadge.jpg)
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quick update
had the transponder box replaced
new keys coded in
had the headlight wiring replaced as it was burnt
new tire for the rear as it had a nail in it
bought myself some crystal foglights 45quid off ebay
and a battery cover from L.M.R chroming place off ebay
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crystal fogs are in
i have not fitted the battery cover yet needs modifying a bit
and i am in the process of replacing the suspension the backs all done
and its sat pretty low now not sure about the front yet as it might be to low
plus it has extra weight of a vr6 in the front
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/IMG003.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/IMG004.jpg)
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not updated for a while
car has been to oldskool performance few months ago
i am now running a 2.9 vr6 as the bottom end went
here is a list of things thats been done
5 stud conversion 290mm brakes
new alloys
eibach springs
rallye design axle bushes
new handbrake cables
jetex exhaust system
red samco hoses
white engine plastics
black painted grill
power roar
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/IMG063.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/IMG033.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/IMG035-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/samco3.jpg)
new interior to follow
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picked up my new seats from gibby on sunday really pleased with them spotless
just need doorcards to do
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/rallye3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/rallye2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/rallye1.jpg)
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well here I go again vr6 block decided to let go at harewood house earlier this year
work have gave me a van to run around in so I have decided to start the car all over again
but I am going into more depth this time
not alot has gone on since harewood house the car is in the garage in a few bits and pieces
I have decided to save up a good bit of cash so I aint skinting myself with my car
as for the engine the plan so far is to get the VR rebuilt dont know who by yet
but i want the following
263cams
head gas flowed port polished
full bottom end rebuild
lightened balanced clutch/flywheel
6 branch manifold
then a charger in the future I was going to take the turbo route but that was going to cost a bomb
anyway firstly I am getting the shell sorted out first few bits of bodywork
engine bay mainly then suspension brakes interior
so far I have started stripping the car ready for the bodyshop mid january time hopefully
I should be saved up then
heres a few pics took me just under 5 hours when I had the time to get it to this stage
not been touched for about 2 month now trying to collect a few parts
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P210908_1202.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P250908_1622.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P270908_142701.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P270908_1427.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P270908_142702.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P191008_1312.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P191008_1311.jpg)
should be a few more updates shortly
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another quick update I forgot to mention I purchased some new alloy wheels from a forum member
they look small but the car is parked on uneven ground
they are 5x100 vr6 bbs alloys powder coated chrome/black
got them wrapped in toyo t1r's
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/mercclk005-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/mercclk006-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/IMG005.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/IMG006-2.jpg)
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well been busy lately decided to get cracking on the car I have enough cash saved up now to get the ball rolling
the cars booked into the bodyshop on the 31st of january get some nice little touches done and a couple of repairs
so i stripped the car out to start again just after some interior ideas when i put it back together keeping the rallye interior
here is a few pictures I will post up new ones when it gets started in the bodyshop
thought i might aswell do everything repaint the insides myself when it comes back and renew all the soundproofing
had all this to sort out first it was a right mess
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/bare2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/bare1.jpg)
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not been around for a while
got a small update nothing major as I still dont have the car back
the car is currently in my cousins bodyshop getting a smooth engine bay and
a hell of a lot of bits and pieces i want doing been in there around 4 month now
not a rush job so he does it when he can
as for the engine I had to shell out for another lump as mine was finished
it turned out when i got it stripped they was a manifold bolt in the cylinder
and it had wrecked my piston and the cylinder head looks screwed
and it was not down to me a garage did a headgasket for me before i went to harewood house
here is a couple of pics of the damage you can see where the bolt was smashing away
funny thing is engine was smooth and very quiet
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P040709_153801.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P040709_1537.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P260509_195101.jpg)
I bought another lump for 300 had it at a garage all checked out
seemed ok had all the new chains tensioners rails swapped over from my old lump
as they were 2 weeks old had the cams reprofiled ot 263 and lightened flywheel
got the engine back got to work on the painting side of things went tp town with the hammerite
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P310309_182801.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P180609_204301.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P310309_1828.jpg)
went off the idea of the red end so i changed it
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P040509_124401.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P030709_195701.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P240609_1927.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P030709_1958.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P030709_1957.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P300509_145801-1.jpg)
got a 6 branch to slap on might buy a metal crack pipe when i source some
few more bits and pieces to paint will be a nightmare to keep clean
got these goodies to put on when its back from the bodyshop
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P090309_1741.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/8709_1.jpg)
finally sold my alloys picked these babys up few weeks ago
5x100 16" borbet A always wanted a set of these 3 weeks old
not a mark on them with a nice stretch on the tyre not ott
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/DSC00357.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/DSC00360.jpg)
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nice one mate glad to see your getting on with her
i think mine will be a little while now , bikes off the boil and my RC car racing has taken over a bit too much
speak later fella
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cheers bud
it all takes time mines been off the road a year in august
seems to have flown by
right not much to update i got a couple pics of the car itself from the bodyshop
a few of the engine bay after its been smoothed and one of the rear of the car
needs a lick of paint but i need a plate welding in above the rear strut tower as its rusty
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/smooth.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/smooth1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/smooth2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/car.jpg)
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well i got a few bits painted yesterday and today just need a couple of coats to tidy it up
had a go at the sump to neaten that up a little bit and the pulley also
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P190709_1640.jpg)
alternator got neatened up i wanted to split it in half to paint but i snapped a screw trying
to get it to bits so i left it and did it in 1 piece
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P190709_163901.jpg)
this was a nightmare I painted it then i knocked it off the bench and it landed into
a pile of sawdust so it looks a bit shabby i need to do this again see how it drys
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P190709_1639.jpg)
did a test paint with this needs another going over
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P190709_1638.jpg)
another shot of the engine
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P160709_193601.jpg)
mounting was treated to a coat of paint
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P190709_164001.jpg)
this is what i snapped i thought i had a spare but i dont
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P190709_1641.jpg)
heres the bolt that caused all my troubles with the old engine :mad: :mad:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P190709_1642.jpg)
thats it for now i never had chance to put them back onto the engine the sawdust incident
delayed me maybe this week if i get chance
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well I started pieceing the engine together today
on hold again now though i forgot to buy new o rings for the crack pipe
and the oil filter housing as they are goosed so I did what i can breaking up the white abit now
by putting the black bits on few matt black bits but they aint on just yet
becoming a nightmare to keep clean and it aint even running yet lol
heres couple of pics of the engine now see what you think
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Rob119/P250709_121101.jpg)
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should be even better monday if the vw place has the o rings and also if i find these gearbox bolts
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not posted for a long time so this is a little out of date car does nto work though so its not that far out of date :grin:
engine built up few bits to add on
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cant wait to get cracking luckily i have a long weekend might be able to get a good bit done
looks fantastic only thing i need to do is get the us spec spoiler to sit better as the ends stick out slightly
small cod eye on the roof but i think they can be polished out can hardly tell
i get the doors and wings as and when i need them better doing the car like this so i dont scratch
anything easier to get the wiring done to :?
had the edge of the rear window and spoiler painted shiny black instead of matt like last time
also de-seamed under the rear lights
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heres the bay
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this is the spoiler i will whip it off try make it fit little better not sure where to run the wiring
for the brake light
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thats all for now did not have time to take any pics outside was starting to rain a little bit
subframe painted up and fitted
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took a couple of pictures today slowly getting into the swing of things again
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had to take a couple of tablets as the dust has wrecked me started piecing it together
from the rear now just to do something different and not get as dirty
boot was pitted with dust from the bodyshop
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got it looking slightly better
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heaters are in had to modify them slightly to fit as the intake pipe from the engine bay
was in the way
short shift fitted
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forgot my strut brace was not bolted down i leaned on it and it fell off :mad: :mad:
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got this problem to take on not sure whats wrong it wont shut properly I have bought a new
seal see if that fixes it as mine has seen better days
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thats it today should have the rear seats in and rear panels in tomorrow to free up some space in the garage im doing it all the wrong way round but I aint done the brake pipes yet waiting for a friend to come and do them for me as he has the flaring tools
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WAIT FOR IT
engine is ready to go in!!! weyhey
my mate has been round today helping to finish the brake pipes off
they are all plumbed in now just need tidying up and securing down in places
next sunday the engine is getting popped in if the weathers nice and all the front end on
going to get a full day on it then it should be plain sailing from there
not happy with my calipers so i am either buying new ones or buying a sand blaster for them
heres a few pictures of the pipes runs up the drivers side and pops out above the rear axle
through some gromets that were already there
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best progress happened today in my eyes looks like I am getting somewhere
started half 10 this morning engines in I have one issue with the steering rack
knocking bad i think i have put the wrong bolt in joining the rack to the column
so I need a bolt if anyone has one
lost a few bolts here and there i need to replace but the bulk is done
not sure where to mount the power steering bottle and the header tank
anyway heres some pictures let me know your views on it
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need to raise the car up slightly rubbing on the rear
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