Changing the gasket, for now.
Planning on changing all seals and gaskets as a matter of course.
head will be going off to be pressure tested and cleaned up as the congealed oil inside was grim.
"Gramps" The Gl
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unknownmale
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Re: "Gramps" The Gl
Nice...Good time to get the carbon off the pistons too I suppose while you wait to get the head back...Risocco wrote:Changing the gasket, for now.
Planning on changing all seals and gaskets as a matter of course.
head will be going off to be pressure tested and cleaned up as the congealed oil inside was grim.
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Risocco
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Spent a few hours this morning cleaning the bay up. Now looks like this...
Quite chuffed. Took about a litre of all purpose cleaner mixed to a strong dilution.
Found that its had some welding to the bulkhead at some point...
Will put some rust treatment on it at some point.
Also, love how this sticker has come up. Needs some glue on the back. Amazing how tough this is...
Will get to grinding and treating as many of the rust patches as possible, as soon as I get a rattle can made up.
Quite chuffed. Took about a litre of all purpose cleaner mixed to a strong dilution.
Found that its had some welding to the bulkhead at some point...
Will put some rust treatment on it at some point.
Also, love how this sticker has come up. Needs some glue on the back. Amazing how tough this is...
Will get to grinding and treating as many of the rust patches as possible, as soon as I get a rattle can made up.
1983 GL
1986 GT
1994 Corrado VR6
1986 GT
1994 Corrado VR6
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james butler
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hey alex
i was clearing out my loft and found my old speakers, your welcome to them if you want them, they work fine, made by PYLE.
only reason i changed them was because they lacked bass.
but the new ones i installed still lack bass, probably because 4x6 is a crap size for a speaker?
thats why i have a sub now,
i was clearing out my loft and found my old speakers, your welcome to them if you want them, they work fine, made by PYLE.
only reason i changed them was because they lacked bass.
but the new ones i installed still lack bass, probably because 4x6 is a crap size for a speaker?
thats why i have a sub now,
I dont mind project cars but I HATE SANDING!!!
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Risocco
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Yeah man, be all over a set when details are sorted.
Just got in from work to a voicemail saying my tyres are fitted to the tarantula wheels, hopefully picking them up tomorrow afternoon for a few hours of cleaning and sealing.
Just got in from work to a voicemail saying my tyres are fitted to the tarantula wheels, hopefully picking them up tomorrow afternoon for a few hours of cleaning and sealing.
1983 GL
1986 GT
1994 Corrado VR6
1986 GT
1994 Corrado VR6
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Risocco
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Woah, been a while...
Had a few health problems last two months, but would appear to be heading in the right direction again so onwards with gramps.
Got my tyres fitted...
Wheels still need a lot of cleaning, but thats a little down the list of priorities for the car.
anyway, cleaned up the front of the block and gave it a lick of paint too...
And put the radiator and cowling together. Had to solder a different plug to the fan loom as the original fan made some interesting noises, so was changed for a later model one I had "in stock"...
And after what feels like forever I finally finished the head and manifolds...
And torqued down...
Had a few health problems last two months, but would appear to be heading in the right direction again so onwards with gramps.
Got my tyres fitted...
Wheels still need a lot of cleaning, but thats a little down the list of priorities for the car.
anyway, cleaned up the front of the block and gave it a lick of paint too...
And put the radiator and cowling together. Had to solder a different plug to the fan loom as the original fan made some interesting noises, so was changed for a later model one I had "in stock"...
And after what feels like forever I finally finished the head and manifolds...
And torqued down...
1983 GL
1986 GT
1994 Corrado VR6
1986 GT
1994 Corrado VR6
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james butler
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wow dude thats some awsomme detailing!
loving the paint job on them manifolds.
sorry to hear you avent been well and hope your feeling better.
if you want a hand still fixing them wings fly them down my way and we can weld some fresh metal into them.
thats unless you fancy fibre glassing like i did on some parts
loving the paint job on them manifolds.
sorry to hear you avent been well and hope your feeling better.
if you want a hand still fixing them wings fly them down my way and we can weld some fresh metal into them.
thats unless you fancy fibre glassing like i did on some parts
I dont mind project cars but I HATE SANDING!!!
Re: "Gramps" The Gl
Lovely early 80's model of the mk 2 it's coming on keep up the good work my brother.Peace for now Gee Beats.
G Beats.Been into MK 2 V.W Sciroccos since 98.Now on my fourth MK 2 Scirocco. R.I.P two MK 2 Scala DX Engine's.Sold GT 2. No longer have a mk 2 v.w Scirocco as it was stolen back in February 2020 .Or another one know have a 1980s BMW.
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Re: "Gramps" The Gl
i have been doing stuff.
Repainted chrome trim on bumpers/roof
Fitted some chav tastic chrome trim to the wing mirrors
Fitted storm door cards - Ta tris
Fitted new speakers - ta james
Wired in a stereo and volt gauge I had "in stock"
Fitted/repaired a storm parcel shelf
Fitted an awesome condition Volkswagen badge - ta Tris
Re painted the Scirocco GL badge
Freed up the rear seat belts
Got all lights working (save interior light)
Bought and fitted wood steering wheel, gear knob and door pins
Finished off the engine, timed up and starts on the button
Fitted a MK1 Golf ruuuuuuuuude back box.
And loads of other stuff I probably forgotten about.
Pictures...
Still loads to do. But kinda thinking it may be road legal for October
Repainted chrome trim on bumpers/roof
Fitted some chav tastic chrome trim to the wing mirrors
Fitted storm door cards - Ta tris
Fitted new speakers - ta james
Wired in a stereo and volt gauge I had "in stock"
Fitted/repaired a storm parcel shelf
Fitted an awesome condition Volkswagen badge - ta Tris
Re painted the Scirocco GL badge
Freed up the rear seat belts
Got all lights working (save interior light)
Bought and fitted wood steering wheel, gear knob and door pins
Finished off the engine, timed up and starts on the button
Fitted a MK1 Golf ruuuuuuuuude back box.
And loads of other stuff I probably forgotten about.
Pictures...
Still loads to do. But kinda thinking it may be road legal for October
1983 GL
1986 GT
1994 Corrado VR6
1986 GT
1994 Corrado VR6
Re: "Gramps" The Gl
Lovely car.
G Beats.Been into MK 2 V.W Sciroccos since 98.Now on my fourth MK 2 Scirocco. R.I.P two MK 2 Scala DX Engine's.Sold GT 2. No longer have a mk 2 v.w Scirocco as it was stolen back in February 2020 .Or another one know have a 1980s BMW.
