Gold '79er
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Section for all vehicle and related projects. Please keep responses pertinent to thread.
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Re: Gold '79er
I think this might also be a top fill radiator, its just upside down in the photo, might be worth sending a e-mail?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENGINE-COOLIN ... 19d4469ef5
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENGINE-COOLIN ... 19d4469ef5
Mk1 78 Scirocco GLS 1.6 FR, weekend toy.
Mk1 88 Golf GTi cabriolet 1.8 DX. Daily drive.
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Mk1 88 Golf GTi cabriolet 1.8 DX. Daily drive.
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Re: Gold '79er
Doh yeah youre right, same company and evryfink how did i miss it
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A small update...
Lots of bits are on the engine now, the main problem is now that the meterin' head hits the bonnet. I need to cut it down by an inch. the breather hoses are all sorted (i think) Just waiting on my driveshafts to be put together. My brake calipers are doing my head in, the bleed nipples are jammed and sheared (thanks to the seller ) Might just go find a g60 setup instead.
Untitled by bonus!, on Flickr
Untitled by bonus!, on Flickr
Wiring next. Target date is.... 'looming'
Lots of bits are on the engine now, the main problem is now that the meterin' head hits the bonnet. I need to cut it down by an inch. the breather hoses are all sorted (i think) Just waiting on my driveshafts to be put together. My brake calipers are doing my head in, the bleed nipples are jammed and sheared (thanks to the seller ) Might just go find a g60 setup instead.
Untitled by bonus!, on Flickr
Untitled by bonus!, on Flickr
Wiring next. Target date is.... 'looming'
So many plans, so little time
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Re: Gold '79er PROGRESSSSS
After changing jobs and sending the car to my local garage for the last of the wiring and mechanical work to be done - theres finally been some progress!! MOT looming!
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Thanks very much!
I'm v pleased with what Ive achieved given I'm no mechanic. I have a few more pics on my phone of the underside i took on the ramps I will throw up asap - nothing like some nice piccies!!!!
Maybe one day:
-Carbs
-cleaned bay
-hydro shift/clutch box
-full respray and bodywork
But this isnt a cheap hobby!!!!
I'm v pleased with what Ive achieved given I'm no mechanic. I have a few more pics on my phone of the underside i took on the ramps I will throw up asap - nothing like some nice piccies!!!!
Maybe one day:
-Carbs
-cleaned bay
-hydro shift/clutch box
-full respray and bodywork
But this isnt a cheap hobby!!!!
So many plans, so little time
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Re: Gold '79er
Just enjoy the work you have completed to date for now. that first drive will make all the money worth while. It will be abit of an animal!
chip away at the list above over time. Rome wasn't built in a day. ;)
Keep it up man!
chip away at the list above over time. Rome wasn't built in a day. ;)
Keep it up man!
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Okay so some small steps closer - ie the garage pulling their proverbial fingers out.... Looking forward to having a driveable rocco!
Just Thought I'd post this pic for now.
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Just Thought I'd post this pic for now.
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The guy making the exhaust part went into hospital for surgery so still waiting . Bought these to keep the inspiration going!
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Will have to find some adapters (and tyres to replace the enormous ones on them now) oz ruotes from a esprit turbo btw.
oz route by bonus!, on Flickr
Will have to find some adapters (and tyres to replace the enormous ones on them now) oz ruotes from a esprit turbo btw.
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right on - the electrican I was using failed me completely and took 6 months to half wire up the TCI and that was it - so i took the car and i'm gonna do it myself! If you want a job done.... esp with your pride and joy
T looms I have are rubbish, old and a mish mash of every mark there is so I'm starting a fresh once I get hold of a late CE2 loom and F/box.(please see parts wanted section ) All new to me so its gonna be a bit of fun.
So far I've labelled up the old mk1 dash loom, and the rear loom, so once I have a mk3 wiring diagram and a multimeter i'll be wel away
T looms I have are rubbish, old and a mish mash of every mark there is so I'm starting a fresh once I get hold of a late CE2 loom and F/box.(please see parts wanted section ) All new to me so its gonna be a bit of fun.
So far I've labelled up the old mk1 dash loom, and the rear loom, so once I have a mk3 wiring diagram and a multimeter i'll be wel away
So many plans, so little time
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Re: Gold '79er
Nothing like a good mess of wiring to keep your mind off things
It actually feels like i might be driving this sooner rather than later
If anyone has any tips on running kjet on CE2 - shout!
oh yes - garibaldi
It actually feels like i might be driving this sooner rather than later
If anyone has any tips on running kjet on CE2 - shout!
oh yes - garibaldi
So many plans, so little time