I have a load of photos from the earlier build work. There are six from when it was just finished at Hockly's but the one I posted previously is the only one that shows the rear mount. Hockly's came back to me this morning with the conclusion that Sadev did the housing, but talking to... Continue Reading →
With help from Stuart Trundle and a 400mile detour north of the border on the way home in the snow I have a sequential gearbox again, this time with all the internals and it came with a box of spares. There is a slight issue of now having two bellhousing adapters neither of which fit... Continue Reading →
Another piece of the puzzle restored... Not the original one, but this has only been used three times as the owner has moved to paddle shift. Not got the rest of the box yet, that's about 10 times more expensive lol.
Having collected it from storage today it is now home. Photos are me collecting it from it's winter lodgings... As I was loading it up a chap called Ron Sutton came over who lived in one of the neighbouring houses. We had a chat for about 20 minutes. He worked with Subaru during the McRae... Continue Reading →
Remember these? Maniflow ceramic coated manifold which has been sprayed black. Balanced flywheel and AP clutch Now back in my garage so that they can eventually be bolted to the engine, which now looks like this (well kind of as the clutch is now off and a few more bits): Should have the Maxi transported... Continue Reading →
Bit of progress in that I did a deal with Bic last month and once Sandy tracks them down should have the exhaust manifold and flywheel on the way up North. I've partially stripped down the EW and put a load of surplus bits for sale on eBay. Just need to split it from the... Continue Reading →
It's been a mad month, my Father sold his place in Norfolk and that meant the Maxi was homeless. A local family friend agreed to provide sheltered accommodation up here so the car has now come back up the Northwest. It feels like progress even if I've done nothing...
Might need to change a few things back to how they were meant to be... I bought basically most mechanical and electrical parts off the front of the GTI 180 donor car. Engine with both manifolds, box, all ancillaries, loom, Ecu, etc. Not had a chance to really look at it all yet. In terms... Continue Reading →
Christ it's a long time since I updated on this car. Well it's still in hibernation, I've seen it about four times in 18 months. Our house sale is finally going through after 24 months on the market and I am looking for opportunities to work back in the North West. Beginning of last month... Continue Reading →
I've clocked up some mileage in the last few days, Durham to North Norfolk, then to Northampton and then back up to Formby last night and will be heading back to Durham Tuesday. It's the first time I've seen the car since it went into storage. I needed to take off this rear quarter interior... Continue Reading →
After 8.5 years effectively renting in the current place, I am moving on and the wife and I will be buying our first house together. I'll be saying goodbye to a double garage which I shouldn't complain about because it's allowed me to do loads, but it's given me a very good idea about what... Continue Reading →
In the box of bits that came with the car was this Sadev gearbox mount. Nice find as it allows me to try and get the mounting spot on. Well kind of, all the reference points to work out where the original gearbox mount were are long gone. Measurements were needed and with thanks to... Continue Reading →
Rallye Project 