So the build begins
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My engine has always been oil thirsty. It runs really well but the oil usage is very annoying - I thought that it would get better with miles, but it hasn't - not got any worse though. Those who have followed my car smell it, oh and hear it :-)
I am pretty sure that the overbore was done too large, set for a racing supercharged engine instead of a road use one, so oil is getting burnt with the fuel. It does not smoke, but soot builds up in the exhaust and is released as a cloud if you boot it - can be entertaining if the car behind is too close !!
So, there are a number of things I would do different in a rebuild - it would be rude not to take the opportunity :-)
I picked up another Rallye block and some Wossner Pistons. Here it is cleaned and bored to 83mm.
Here is the block painted in POR 15, also cleaned up and painted what will become my new hubs:
More updates as the build progresses
I am pretty sure that the overbore was done too large, set for a racing supercharged engine instead of a road use one, so oil is getting burnt with the fuel. It does not smoke, but soot builds up in the exhaust and is released as a cloud if you boot it - can be entertaining if the car behind is too close !!
So, there are a number of things I would do different in a rebuild - it would be rude not to take the opportunity :-)
I picked up another Rallye block and some Wossner Pistons. Here it is cleaned and bored to 83mm.
Here is the block painted in POR 15, also cleaned up and painted what will become my new hubs:
More updates as the build progresses
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Old Timer
This should be good
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Looking forward to seeing the progress
I'm now about to rebuild my pg. Which headgasket will you use for the 83mm bores?
I'm now about to rebuild my pg. Which headgasket will you use for the 83mm bores?
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Looking good Ade. Look forward to the updates
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Local Hero
Nice work Ade. Never thought of using POR15 on a block before but don't see why not - it should outlive the car!
I had a mini years back with a semi-comp engine built 'sloppy.' It smoked like yours when you boot it which was fun with someone behind you wanting to race, but oddly it never really used that much oil.
How long before you think it's back on the road?
Red cabby is looking really clean and shiny too, seeing that, and Chris's Massbad69 regular updates I think I'm getting more cabby love by the minute!
It's a tempting thought to be chopping the MK2 in for one
I had a mini years back with a semi-comp engine built 'sloppy.' It smoked like yours when you boot it which was fun with someone behind you wanting to race, but oddly it never really used that much oil.
How long before you think it's back on the road?
Red cabby is looking really clean and shiny too, seeing that, and Chris's Massbad69 regular updates I think I'm getting more cabby love by the minute!
It's a tempting thought to be chopping the MK2 in for one
Andy
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1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Local Hero
Now that's a funky tool!!!
Yes true but I have a GTI too so that must mean I'm in touch with my feminine side, making me more appealing to the opposite sex.
Must be why I'm single!!
lhasadreams said
Don't forget to the old rule though - cabbys are for girls !!!!!
Yes true but I have a GTI too so that must mean I'm in touch with my feminine side, making me more appealing to the opposite sex.
Must be why I'm single!!
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
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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A small update:
New bottom end back together, well as far as I can go without bits from the existing engine
New remote dual servo mounted but not plumbed in yet
New wheels have arrived !
I have also rebuilt and painted my mk1 tow bar but forgot to take a pic of it
Still loads to do and it got halted a bit due to man flu !!!
New bottom end back together, well as far as I can go without bits from the existing engine
New remote dual servo mounted but not plumbed in yet
New wheels have arrived !
I have also rebuilt and painted my mk1 tow bar but forgot to take a pic of it
Still loads to do and it got halted a bit due to man flu !!!
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Local Hero
Engine looks very clean and liking the wheels Ade, very different!
Man-up and power through the man flu
Man-up and power through the man flu
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
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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Andy, you'll find that cabby drivers don't get man flu, it's all the fresh air they get that keeps the bugs away!
Nice shiny block there Ade!
Nice shiny block there Ade!
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Local Hero
Ah, many miles of happy, healthy motoring for me then!
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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Like the way you've highlighted 1.8! Nice touch!
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+1. Nice looking job on the engine mate.
Let's see the tow bar fitted
Smudger
Let's see the tow bar fitted
Smudger
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Cheers guys.
The tow bar took some tweaking as it really was for an S1.
I decided to buy a pattern bumper and weld part of the bumper irons on to the tow bar, so that everything is spot on. I also didn't like the angle it sat at so I moved the mounting nuts - happy now though.
Will get a pic at the weekend
The tow bar took some tweaking as it really was for an S1.
I decided to buy a pattern bumper and weld part of the bumper irons on to the tow bar, so that everything is spot on. I also didn't like the angle it sat at so I moved the mounting nuts - happy now though.
Will get a pic at the weekend
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Was a good tow bar mate. WIll be good to see it being put to good use
Smudger
Smudger
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Really like those wheels Ade, very nice indeed.
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