Len's Mk3 16v ~ The Rebel Car! New Wheel Pics Page 90

[Len]

Oh and the new water pump I got from gsf is wrong! Nothing like the one thats fitted!

[boneybradley]

Len it should be like this (with housing)



oh and don't break the oil cooler!! 

[Len]

Yes BB that is exactly what mine looks like!

But its not what GSF supplied! 

[Len]

Very slow progress



Front partly off



Had do that because the fan motor was in the way of one of the engine mount bolts!

[Len]

Now having great problems with the exhaust manifold nuts! 
Have "turned" two already so will have to go get a hex socket, one size I havent got for my 1/2 inch ratchet!
And cant find the 12mm for the 3/8 inch ratchet! (thats no wonder in my bloody garage!)

[boneybradley]

I would replace them nut's if you haven't already thought of that (I'm sure febi do them)... b.t.w I can get a correct water pump with or without housing but it will be mid next week (if gsf don't work out for you)

Typical parts place delaying the day!   

[Len]

I most definitely will replace those nuts!
The way things are going they may have to be cut off!
So might need some studs as well!

Thats if I can get the engine out with the exhaust manifold still attached!

[boneybradley]

time for some heat!!

[thai-wronghorse]

Surely life would be made a lot easier with that slam panel and condenser removed?

[gazareth]

that engine gona be a beast when its run in. you got to be looking at 175/185bhp there easily.