The Impulse Purchase (Slow Progress Content)
The Impulse Purchase (Slow Progress Content)
Got some bits back from the coaters
Very impressed with the finish
And the wishbones freshly coated and polybushed
Started putting the braking system back together but run into some issues so called it a night before getting really stroppy with it
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and some more bits going back together. Just need to order the correct bolts
need to fit the fuel rail but wanted to see the inlet manifold in place
Really happy with the color choice now
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Matt
thanks for the comment.
i was lucky with finding mine but they are still out there just keep checking the forums and ebay.
ooh and make sure you get one with the wiring loom.
i've done all the painting of the block and head myslef but had all the brackets etc blasted and coated which cost a grand total of 50 squid
hope this helps and give me a shout if you have any more questions
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How much does it generally cost for a general repair of the sills, boot and normal wing areas. Be great if you could help if not ill post a thread.
Thanks again matt
well it's costing £1600 for all the repairs and some smoothing, full window out respray and fabrication of engine mounts oooh and the engine bays getting smoothed and painted as well
Can't wait to get it back but at the same time im happy it's taking longer so i can get everything together for the build
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a little bit more completed
brake bar now powder coated and rebuilt
need to make another trip to VW for some nuts and bolts to finish putting the engine back together but it's slowly getting there
no change with the bodywork yet but nearly have everything to drop the the engine in for when it's done
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Change of plan with the engine now though
This is going to get the ABF from my mk2 and sourcing a 1.8T to replace it
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the mk2 is staying ABF and also might be up for sale in the near future and the AGU is going in the mk1
will try and get some better updates soon
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This was a couple of hours on wednesday
and a couple more hours today
and finally out:
you're probably wondering why it took so long and why i didn't use a crane.
well firstly i was doing this on my own and secondly, this was the amount of space i had to work with:
Had to be real careful not to hit any of the other cars or welding equipment around me
planning on getting the majority of the bay cleared and the brakes removed to start refurbing the steering rack etc
Also picked up some new brakes for the upped power:
vauxhall (excuse my language) v6 callipers with G60 280mm discs and some nice shiny new brake lines
Was pretty stoked when they lined up to the mk1 hubs without the need for adaptors
just need a clean along with the hubs
Recently i was offered an A3 1.8t with light front damage and as it came with some pretty tasty coillies, audi RS4 18" alloys with pretty much brand new tyres, Forge dump valve and Forge shallow armoured sump it got my attention.
Plus as my mk4 owning friend wanted the coillies and uprated anti roll bars he was willing to go halves.
so far have this and replaced with my standard part
and just need to get my sump off and get hold of the armoured one.
The rest of the A3 is being put back together to replace my other friends mk4 with a blown engine which is a bit of shame because driving it back was pretty exciting.
Definitely stoked on putting the 1.8t in something lighter
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Have you got the engine mounts for it yet as there is a guy on the berks fb page that can get them but haven't seen the quality & price yet.
Thanks for the link and then adding me to the engine mounts post. Huuuge help
Just waiting for the pics and prices
The next part i'm unsure of is concerning the clutch.
I have the cable converter but not sure if to just do the hydro conversion
what are peoples thoughts on using either the hydro or the cable for the clutch?
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recently managed to reurb the brakes and hubs, so
In a sort of textured matt black high temp coat
Believe it or not, they are already fitted to the hubs so should do the trick in slowing me down.
Also the ball joints turned up today but minus the fitting bolts so i've knocked some up and now just need to fit.
Next up is to order the suspension and new wishbone fitting kit and it's off with the old and on with the new.
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powder coated with matching centre caps
Also removed a couple more bits ready for the complete new loom to go in.
And parts have been dropped off at the coaters for a bit of color.
I'm just hoping the color will work
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After what feels like selling my soul on eBay, this little lot started arriving to take up more room.
New:
Coilovers
Top mounts
CV bolts
Complete body trim clip set
Number plate light holders
Flag mirrors
Can't wait to start putting this stuff back on the car
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Not for a long time though
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