1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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Lol, it's only just clicked that you have the same thread on DW. So I'll just say it again - great work!


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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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Very nearly there now.. I for some reason thought id use the proper camera, wish I would of done earlier silly me..

Enjoy..

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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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Stunning absolutely stunning, the only problem is do you drive it in the wet from now on.


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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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It will defo be a dry day only car, locked in a heated garage.. ahhhh ! :hugegrin:


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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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Is that a differnet gearbox in the car?


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scratchfree
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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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An auto box..


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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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That explains it.
I did look at my inner CV joint today and you was asking if anyone had a clip holding the boot on, I don't have a clip at the end of my inner CV joint boot. They are are oringinal ones fitted by VW.


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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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I noticed that you have fitted the metal clip on the end of the steering rack gater, on the track rod, now did you fit them?
I have fitted new gaters and have new clips, I can't seem to get them on, I've tried long nose pliers and they just keep flying off when I open up the clip... :ire:


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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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Just some grips I think they go on about 8mm onto the gaiter not in the little groove which is about 3mm in...


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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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Few extra from today...

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Wheels need a refurb then she will be ready to show..


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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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Good stuff scratchfree, and in plenty of time for the show season starting :vcool:


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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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Ill have to keep looking at this for inspiration to do things properly when I'm feeling lazy.

With the Zinc plating did you consider doing it yourself, ive been looking at the DIY kits that are about £100.

How did you get the alternator so clean.

Sorry for all the questions.


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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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I did look into kits, but i did 4 batches of £20 a go, and its right everytime. Plus helps out local business's.

The alternator was stripped down, new bearing, painted with Eastwood Aluminium Paint, and the centre bit was painted with Red Zinc Primer.


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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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Small update will try and get the brake pipes flared and shaped this weekend!

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Thanks


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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec

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Hat's off to you James. Incredible work and attention to detail. Only really just discovered your build thread but I'll keep checking it out.

How you keep up the enthusiasm I don't know. Currently I'm in half a mind to give up and just break the car but I'm really trying not to.

Costing a lot more than I was hoping and not even half the job you are doing.

Thanks for sharing your work. :vcool:


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See my build thread here:- viewtopic.php?f=19&t=10466&start=75
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