83 Gti set to get full resto
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My 83 Gti set to get full restoration
The braided hose is top notch too.
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Baggie82 said
The Torques products are awesome bits of kit !! Like you said , well made and at a reasonable price.
The braided hose is top notch too.
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All my hose and fittings is from torques, its really great stuff, the guy who runs it lives quite near to me. I think he just copies other manufacturers and sells for reasonable money on eBay.
My brake lines are soon to be made up with stainless braided AN3 teflon coated line and stainless fittings, front to back from torques. Made a hydro clutch line up a while ago and its been perfect.
He offers discount once you've ordered a certain amount from him too. His discounts work on order history.
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Andy
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Joe90k I'm thinking of going down the braided brake line route too, won't cost too much tbh, it'll be a lot easier to fit as well!
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Melteddrummer said
Yeah it's quality mate. I have bought all my hose and fittings from Torques, wouldn't shop anywhere else now.
Joe90k I'm thinking of going down the braided brake line route too, won't cost too much tbh, it'll be a lot easier to fit as well!
Cost me just over £150 for everything. I have a load of weird fittings too because of my m/c's on the bias pedal box and remote servo being imperial. Track cars use it, so why not on a road car. Stainless steel is far more corrosion resistant than kunifer, easier to work with and looks better once installed IMO.
Car looks spot on btw mate, bet you can't wait to drive it now!
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Melteddrummer said
Yeah it's quality mate. I have bought all my hose and fittings from Torques, wouldn't shop anywhere else now.
Have you got a link for them, can't seem to find them
Andy
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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If not, where is the fuel return line?
Cheers.
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Hairyarse said
Melteddrummer said
Yeah it's quality mate. I have bought all my hose and fittings from Torques, wouldn't shop anywhere else now.
Have you got a link for them, can't seem to find them
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Torques-U-K
He only sells on eBay.
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2015 Mk7 Golf R 2.0 TSI 4motion DSG
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1982 Mk1 Golf GTi 3 Door 1.8t - Build Thread
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penarthur66 said
Is that braided hose a special two way hose?
If not, where is the fuel return line?
Cheers.
I think most hose is two way mate.. lol
Andy hasn't put the return line in yet.
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2015 Mk7 Golf R 2.0 TSI 4motion DSG
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1982 Mk1 Golf GTi 3 Door 1.8t - Build Thread
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Joe90k said
Baggie82 said
The Torques products are awesome bits of kit !! Like you said , well made and at a reasonable price.
The braided hose is top notch too.
Ad.
All my hose and fittings is from torques, its really great stuff, the guy who runs it lives quite near to me. I think he just copies other manufacturers and sells for reasonable money on eBay.
My brake lines are soon to be made up with stainless braided AN3 teflon coated line and stainless fittings, front to back from torques. Made a hydro clutch line up a while ago and its been perfect.
He offers discount once you've ordered a certain amount from him too. His discounts work on order history.
Will the Teflon hose be ok with the brake fluid ? I've got a small resevoir on mine for the hydraulic clutch which was using fuel hose and noticed the fluid seeping through. Had to change the hose to a neoprene one now and is fine.
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Baggie82 said
Joe90k said
Baggie82 said
The Torques products are awesome bits of kit !! Like you said , well made and at a reasonable price.
The braided hose is top notch too.
Ad.
All my hose and fittings is from torques, its really great stuff, the guy who runs it lives quite near to me. I think he just copies other manufacturers and sells for reasonable money on eBay.
My brake lines are soon to be made up with stainless braided AN3 teflon coated line and stainless fittings, front to back from torques. Made a hydro clutch line up a while ago and its been perfect.
He offers discount once you've ordered a certain amount from him too. His discounts work on order history.
Will the Teflon hose be ok with the brake fluid ? I've got a small resevoir on mine for the hydraulic clutch which was using fuel hose and noticed the fluid seeping through. Had to change the hose to a neoprene one now and is fine.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AN-3-JIC-3-1-8-I-D-Stainless-Braided-Clear-PVC-Coated-Teflon-Brake-Hose-1m-/360933510457?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5409504d39
Taken from eBay listing mate:-
Applications when used in conjunction with the AN-3 Teflon Hose fittings:
Brake Lines, Clutch Lines, Fuel Systems, Turbo oil feed Hose, Coolant Systems, Oil Pressure Systems, Gauge lines & Power Steering. Compatibility: Brake Fluids, Unleaded Petrol, Methanol, Water, & Oil. Ideal for use with Unleaded fuel
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2015 Mk7 Golf R 2.0 TSI 4motion DSG
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1982 Mk1 Golf GTi 3 Door 1.8t - Build Thread
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penarthur66 said
Is that braided hose a special two way hose?
If not, where is the fuel return line?
Cheers.
Yeah mate as Joe says the return hasn't been fitted yet. Still got the cradle brackets to sort out as I cut them off and forgot to weld them back on furing the resto
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Melteddrummer said
penarthur66 said
Is that braided hose a special two way hose?
If not, where is the fuel return line?
Cheers.
Yeah mate as Joe says the return hasn't been fitted yet. Still got the cradle brackets to sort out as I cut them off and forgot to weld them back on furing the resto
You're a lucky lucky man, I can only dream of when my '83 GTI looks like that….
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pazwaa said
Will you drill holes and bolt a bracket on?
Yes Matt, I'll be drilling holes, might be something you should consider before final paint on yours! I've already bolted mine on with one bolt but the thing keeps spinning so I'm gonna make a different one with 2 holes in to stop it turning
penarthur66 said
Melteddrummer said
penarthur66 said
Is that braided hose a special two way hose?
If not, where is the fuel return line?
Cheers.
Yeah mate as Joe says the return hasn't been fitted yet. Still got the cradle brackets to sort out as I cut them off and forgot to weld them back on furing the resto
You're a lucky lucky man, I can only dream of when my '83 GTI looks like that….
I'm lucky now mate yeah but it's taken nearly 2 years to get to this stage
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Joe90k said
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AN-3-JIC-3-1-8-I-D-Stainless-Braided-Clear-PVC-Coated-Teflon-Brake-Hose-1m-/360933510457?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5409504d39Baggie82 said
Will the Teflon hose be ok with the brake fluid ? I've got a small resevoir on mine for the hydraulic clutch which was using fuel hose and noticed the fluid seeping through. Had to change the hose to a neoprene one now and is fine.Joe90k said
All my hose and fittings is from torques, its really great stuff, the guy who runs it lives quite near to me. I think he just copies other manufacturers and sells for reasonable money on eBay.Baggie82 said
The Torques products are awesome bits of kit !! Like you said , well made and at a reasonable price.
The braided hose is top notch too.
Ad.
My brake lines are soon to be made up with stainless braided AN3 teflon coated line and stainless fittings, front to back from torques. Made a hydro clutch line up a while ago and its been perfect.
He offers discount once you've ordered a certain amount from him too. His discounts work on order history.
Ad.
Taken from eBay listing mate:-
Applications when used in conjunction with the AN-3 Teflon Hose fittings:
Brake Lines, Clutch Lines, Fuel Systems, Turbo oil feed Hose, Coolant Systems, Oil Pressure Systems, Gauge lines & Power Steering. Compatibility: Brake Fluids, Unleaded Petrol, Methanol, Water, & Oil. Ideal for use with Unleaded fuel
Lol ! I was thinking of the black nylon braided hose
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Another small update from today. Picked my gearbox up from having the Wavetrac LSD fitted. I'm glad I went ahead with the new diff as the old one was knackered by all accounts. The box was full of what can only be described as pond water lol and all the planet gears were damaged by water compression! Anyway it's all back together and fitted to the engine again.
Also fitted the wish bones which have been stitch welded for a bit extra strength. Fitted the front Weitec anti-roll bar as well, not too impressed with the bushes that came with the ARB, gonna get some proper ones for the ends
Return to fuel tank fitted
Made a new stainless fuel pump bracket thingy as the old one was a bit tired. Still got another support bracket to make for the pump.
That's it for no peeps
There are too many online users to list.