Lady G as our lass has named her
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The sandblaster is awesome to say the least. Here's the pics of the sorry for itself engine and the work done so far
The years of crud taken away
Now nice and shiny black
Also been reconditioning and painting other components
As you can tell the whole engine theme is black
Been quoted £60 plus vat for inlet manifold polishing (internal). So looks like i'll be trying that myself.
Also thinking lumpy cam but have to see how the funds are after ordering new gaskets and seals for everywhere
The years of crud taken away
Now nice and shiny black
Also been reconditioning and painting other components
As you can tell the whole engine theme is black
Been quoted £60 plus vat for inlet manifold polishing (internal). So looks like i'll be trying that myself.
Also thinking lumpy cam but have to see how the funds are after ordering new gaskets and seals for everywhere
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Right. Couple of weeks since posting but been polishing the inlet manifold which Im happy with.
Ive also reconditioned the oil filter housing. Ordered my wrinkle paint for the inlet manifold and the rocker cover. New gaskets for everywhere, new cam belt. Took the cylinder head off Friday, during a powercut, with a headtorch. Thats dedication.
Really struggling to find a replacement rubber gasket/washer for the water pump. Anyone any ideas?
Ive also reconditioned the oil filter housing. Ordered my wrinkle paint for the inlet manifold and the rocker cover. New gaskets for everywhere, new cam belt. Took the cylinder head off Friday, during a powercut, with a headtorch. Thats dedication.
Really struggling to find a replacement rubber gasket/washer for the water pump. Anyone any ideas?
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Oh and I cant for the life of me get the bloody bolt off that holds the crank pulley on
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do you mean the middle 19mm bolt? that doesnt hold on the crank pulley! the 4 19mm bolts hold on the pulley, if its stuck get yourself a set of pullers. the middle 19mm bolt is done up to uber torque and holds on the timing belt sprocket. if you need that off you have to wedge wood in the crank to stop it spinning and use a massive breaker bar
Hello my name is John and I'm a dub addict.
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My wiring diagrams and other documents have moved here:
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i used an air gun and still had to heat it up to get it undone, uuuuber tight!
mk1 golf - resto
mk3 polo breadie - daily banger
mk3 polo breadie - daily banger
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Been a busy bee this week. All valves, pistons etc. are in good condition and dont need replacing. New head gasket and bolts gone on, head painted and then my wrinkle paint arrived today
So rocker and part of inlet manifold painted check this out
And heres how the blocks looking now
So rocker and part of inlet manifold painted check this out
And heres how the blocks looking now
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Rubjonny and boyle_sbd thanks for your replies after trying just about everything in the world, I bought a puller and it cane straight off
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Engine now mostly reassembled. On to the timing and set up
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good work on the block pal.
Wheres your wrinkle paint from?
Wheres your wrinkle paint from?
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Sorry for delay smillsey, wasnt aware I had a reply.
I got the paint from here http://www.burtonpower.com/vht-wrinkle-plus-spray-paint-black-sper001b.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=gb_feed?WbRf=GBase
Its a tad more expensive than some places but thats because its wrinkle plus not just wrinkle. The plus can withstand more heat
I got the paint from here http://www.burtonpower.com/vht-wrinkle-plus-spray-paint-black-sper001b.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=gb_feed?WbRf=GBase
Its a tad more expensive than some places but thats because its wrinkle plus not just wrinkle. The plus can withstand more heat
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Not much work happened really. Bodyshop has started prepping for paint but discovered a new lower windscreen panel is needed but best getting it all mint now as opposed to having to do the work again later
New crank seals, plugs, road/race cam, rocker seals, manifold gasket fitted. Clutch and flywheel back on now
Ordered loads of stuff for when she comes home. Apex coilovers, new rad, ARB bushes, tank straps, braided brake hoses etc…
New crank seals, plugs, road/race cam, rocker seals, manifold gasket fitted. Clutch and flywheel back on now
Ordered loads of stuff for when she comes home. Apex coilovers, new rad, ARB bushes, tank straps, braided brake hoses etc…
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OK. Rear axle finally built and polybushed. The outer ARB clamps are a nightmare which lead to many strikes in the head by molegrips flying off. But after smashing the hell out of the garage floor with a lump hammer, beer and some dubstep rave, they are finally on.
Been to see the old girl today to find her in primer 8)
Hopefully only four more sleeps until she returns
Been to see the old girl today to find her in primer 8)
Hopefully only four more sleeps until she returns
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SHE COMES HOME TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heres some pics of her nearly painted
Heres some pics of her nearly painted
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Loooks awesome mate
Just read the thread from start to finish…loving your work
keep it up
Just read the thread from start to finish…loving your work
keep it up
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Thanks for that blink. Means a lot
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Welcome mate
come on then where are these photos lol
I wanna see it in that lovely british sun us Aussies get told about haha
come on then where are these photos lol
I wanna see it in that lovely british sun us Aussies get told about haha
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AWESOME matey, the colours cool
List of past and present cars ive owned
1997 corsa 1.2 poop
2003 Ibiza 130 tdi hybrided to 240bhp
1991 Mk 2 jetta calypso green 1.6td
2001 MG ZT 190+ v6 in trophy blue…. Sold to my brother
2003 Golf GTI TDI 150 black leather heated recaros the
1997 corsa 1.2 poop
2003 Ibiza 130 tdi hybrided to 240bhp
1991 Mk 2 jetta calypso green 1.6td
2001 MG ZT 190+ v6 in trophy blue…. Sold to my brother
2003 Golf GTI TDI 150 black leather heated recaros the
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Heres some more pictures but unfortinately they are taken from the garage as the beautiful English summer weather closed in and started to rain
I was going to leave it today but couldn't help myself. Started to build up the coilies
I was going to leave it today but couldn't help myself. Started to build up the coilies
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Really nice mate
keep up the good work
keep up the good work
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Well got a little time on her today.
Wishbones on
front coilovers on too.
Front ARB was a pig to fit.
Put brake lines on rear axle.
Spent an age working out the route of the fuel lines but couldn't put on and connect due to needing some pipes :cry: . Struggling to find the one for the filler neck to tank too .
Fuel tank in place though so one more thing out of the bedroom
Wishbones on
front coilovers on too.
Front ARB was a pig to fit.
Put brake lines on rear axle.
Spent an age working out the route of the fuel lines but couldn't put on and connect due to needing some pipes :cry: . Struggling to find the one for the filler neck to tank too .
Fuel tank in place though so one more thing out of the bedroom
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