Forgot to add some photos in last post... here they are aha!
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Forgot to add some photos in last post... here they are aha!
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So great news. Gearbox is out, new one in! Had to get a new flywheel as the original was a dual mass, and wasnt right for the clutch ordered, so changed now to a single mass flywheel with a new...
Now sprayed the inlet manifold, looking pretty good considering ive never sprayed anything before ha.2801728018
Heres the boost hoses next to the old ones. Cant wait to install them :) 28019
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Check out this page 'Locking Vinyl'. The guy is called Darren Harding. https://www.facebook.com/groups/LockingVynil/?fref=ts
He will help you out :)
Yeah I know. I wanted purple but at the end of the day, its a good brand and still got the 'modified' look to it to anyone that looks under the bonnet ;)
I got the sticker on good old ebay, but I...
Thought Id update you all as I havent been very active lately. Had other things to amend too. BUT, Good news is, New parts Listed below! :
Sachs new clutch, 20 tooth.
Do88 boost pipes (In blue! :(...
Started work on the gearbox. First time doing anything like this so I do have a friend helping (Or doing most of the work ;) ) And it should be out, ready for the new one to go in very soon. Just...
Been told that by a few people so I will be doing that. Just found a clutch tool from Volvo, fairly cheap :)
Good shout! I even have this website on my bookmarks, why didnt I think about that? :slap:
Damn, well always look for a positive... means I get to save for a new clutch as well ;)
Will try fitting it when I get the other one out. Unfortunately the weathers been pretty bad so everything...
Its the only gearbox I could find :( Its better than what I have already ;) And yeah, acceleration is always better than top end around here as you cant really go fast, but you can get to the speed...
So yesterday the gearbox arrived! :D Woop woop.
Today i spent the afternoon degreasing and cleaning all the oil and crap off it. Was a bit of a mission, but got most of it off :)
Now just need to...
Dont worry, it isnt staying that way. I just havnt changed it yet. It came with the car like that ha :)
Gearbox found, ordered and dispatched. Should be here Monday! :D
Time to get to work and try remove the original box ready for the new one.
The box Ive ordered has a final drive ration of 3.7.....
Today the post man delivered the goods! One pipe ready to be replaced. No more boost leak :D
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Also. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE ON VPCUK
Just cleaned up the manifold. Looking much better than before !
I know ive posted a pic already but heres side by side of old n new (Clean!)
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Will get one soon. I found one that was black with purple stitching on it that looked pretty good and would go nicely with the rest of the effect :)
Also, Now taken the inlet manifold off ready...
Today finished the centre pieces. All looking sweet :)
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Then took a deeper look into the bay and found this in the spark plug area. Any ideas what this could be? Im thinking the...
I have just finished some more of the interior. Only a few more bits to go! Need another roll though as i like it a bit much and want to continue to do the other plastic bits :D
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I too am slightly curious. Not expecting it to last but worth a shot. IF it doesnt work, Ill get an alloy one and get it sprayed and dipped. It'll still look nice :)
Today I fitted tthe wrap and put the dashboard back together. Mostly ;)
and started work on the spark plug cover and fuel rail cover. Not looking too bad if I do say so myself :)
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Darker if I can find it. But if not, is that for p2 v70? Might have to settle for pink ¬¬
I was thinking black with purple clamps, but gonna try and find purple hoses if I can to match the purple theme. But not the pink lookin one, i like dark :) haha
There's movement and then there's that. There is just a bolt holding it haha. Going for he yellow poly bush :)
Wrapping starts after Xmas is out the way!
Now, anyone know where I can get deep...
Yeah that is a carbon fiber in purple and bronze :) I am getting a yellow poly mount as I think it will look pretty well in the bay, as well as function better than what I currently have aha. Noise...