Started working out the loom today. This is the full vehicle loom that came with the new engine. It's a full GTI engine and interior loom, including an alarm/immobiliser. Not shown is the OMEX engine loom that I have test fitted to the engine in the engine stand. There isn't much in this picture that... Continue Reading →
A couple of photos from the 106 Rallye Register North West section drive out into the Peak District... James Hilton's very tidy white S1 Chris Hoyle's Bora(t)... very niiiiice.
Wheels are shod with Eagle F1s and fitted. I know wheel choice and colour is a very personal thing, but I am really pleased with these. They'll go very nicely with the Bank Holiday weekend surprise that's coming at the end of the month. The metal flake in the powdercoat on the wheels means they... Continue Reading →
Right been a while without any updates due to holidays and other things. Tyres are being fitted to the Ultraleggeras on saturday morning. Some bits have arrived to including Anodised P clips for the coolant hoses. Brake master cylinder blanking plug with crush washer from Speedflow. M10 x 1mm stainless steel niceness. I need this... Continue Reading →
Ultraleggeras are back from powdercoating and refurb at The Wheel Specialist. Now looking rather amazing in Anthracite... I'll hopefully get some tyres on them next month...
Some interesting bits turned up on Friday. I've picked up a set of OZ Ultraleggeras. These will be replacing the Speedline Chronos that are on the car. They're off getting refurbished right now. Also the baffled sump from Constella which I bought as part of the Rallye Register group buy is here and will be... Continue Reading →
Months ago I bought a second hand 23mm Master Cylinder off a Peugeot 406. With the 4 pot calipers that are to go on it should give a nice firm pedal feel. It came in a jiffy bag that was soaked with brake fluid and the brake lines had just been crudely snipped off. So... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I decided I'd fit the reflocked dash surround. In the process of removing the steering wheel , I gave it a wriggle to loosen it on the splines and as this was happening one of the 6 countersunk bolts holding the steering wheel to the boss sheered. The head of the bolt just pinged... Continue Reading →
Few bits have turned up recently. Gearbox Oil Seals Hub Nuts Also I sent my steering column surround back to Raj at Autoflock.co.uk who's done a top job of reflocking it. I wasn't happy with it first time around.
Balance bar arrived for the crane plus some 1 tonne dee shackles. Just need to organise a few more bits and pieces for taking the engine in and out. As well as the usual hub nuts, engine oil, filter, box oil, coolant and drain/level plug washers, I need to consider a pair of new driveshaft... Continue Reading →
Balance bar arrived for the crane plus some 1 tonne dee shackles. Just need to organise a few more bits and pieces for taking the engine in and out. As well as the usual hub nuts, engine oil, filter, box oil, coolant and drain/level plug washers, I need to consider a pair of new driveshaft... Continue Reading →
I'd been keeping an eye on eBay for a while looking for an engine crane and this came up local to me. It's only had one previous owner who bought it years ago and then never used it. So pretty much brand new with just a few signs of aging. Just the thing for getting... Continue Reading →
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