Wazzzer's 1.8T... Lots of updates

[Wazzzer]

Quick update

Took the TIP off earlier and the turbo shaft spins freely with only a tiny bit of side to side play (which it has always had) and no in/out play so the turbo seems fine. I'm still a little stumped TBH but I'll be pulling the manifold off this week to replace the oil feed pipe with a known working one and just to generally check over the oil way

[Wazzzer]

Had a little play with the bearing carrier tonight and got rid of the surface rust on them and tapped out all the threads

before



after



just waiting for the bearings to arrive and I'll get them pressed in

[Rhyso]

Whats the diagnosis on your noisy turbo? 

Everything ok? 

[Wazzzer]

Whats the diagnosis on your noisy turbo? 

Everything ok? 

Quick update

Took the TIP off earlier and the turbo shaft spins freely with only a tiny bit of side to side play (which it has always had) and no in/out play so the turbo seems fine. I'm still a little stumped TBH but I'll be pulling the manifold off this week to replace the oil feed pipe with a known working one and just to generally check over the oil way

This is as far as I've got at the mo, ordering new mani and turbo gaskets tomorrow and oil pipe is on the way, as soon as I have some free time I'll get it over my mates pit and start pulling it apart (again)

[Rhyso]

Fingers crossed then mate that its all ok 

[Wazzzer]

thanks mate.

Just waiting for the gaskets to arrive now so thought I'd sort out the gearknob as it arrived yesterday







Quite subtle and in keeping with the OEM feel of the interior

[Rhyso]

Seats are ruddy filthy!! Sort it out man!! 

[Wazzzer]

Yeah I know mate. I'm taking them out soon and giving them a good wash with my Vax. Was just waiting until the threat of puke was a bit lower lol

[Wazzzer]

Decided it was about time I got the sump off to change oil pick up pipe. Not ever had a problem with the oil but it's another thing off my mind. So bought this little lot ready to be done at the same time as my service



I've also bought some TT splash guards and new bolts for the hubs. Didn't realise the splash guards were so expensive new (£30 EACH!!) otherwise I'd have found some second hand. Anyway lesson learnt



Lastly won these on ebay for £20 delivered



Got a spare rub strip to fit them to so will make a template up as soon as they arrive

[Dave_IOW]

Hope yours is slightly more clogged than mine was! Completely backhanded compliment as mine was still clean as the day it was made and felt like I'd wasted a few hours of my life!

I suppose knowing its all good though is well worth a few hours of your time