Frame now fitted I got a big g-clamp an it moved the legs in they move very easy! So now I can get it welded by that crack in gonna the it strengthened across the legs and also get the gearbox mount stitch welded.

here is the subby fitted :)

Edited 23 February, 201313 yr by RyanC

engine is now in bits! found so dodgey things:/

firstly i found that the camshaft 3and 4 jernal caps were loose like i mean i didn't even have to put a rachtet on it i just undid them with my finger!

also the casing covering the oil pump chain only had 4 bolts in when there are ment to be 8!

took the pistons out they all look ok a few marks on the skirt of the piston. but it had overheated before i got it

then i had a look at the bores:/

cylinder 4 had a chip in the bore right at the top just above were the compression ring would sit at TDC

and cylinder 2 half of the bore low down has signs corrosion I'm guess the headgasket went at some point and they didn't change it for a little while so it was left sitting around with water in the cylinder so it could eat away at the bore :/

here is a pic:

so I'm gonna have to get it rebored!

so i need to get oversized pistons dose anyone now were i can get them from there is only one size they can rebore it to isn't there with is 1341cc i don't no tbo but if someone could give me some help on this as I've put a post up about forged pistons and they are too much for me to afford so can u get oversized normal pistons. also do anyone know a good place that can rebore as i don't really no any good ones atm hope someone can help!

Edited 23 February, 201313 yr by RyanC

Looks like you've got a good project, cannot wait to take mine apart and sort it out! Going to be keeping an eye on this one :)

Looks like you've got a good project, cannot wait to take mine apart and sort it out! Going to be keeping an eye on this one :)

thanks mate nice to see that someone is interested looking forward to seeing urs :)

taking the valves out today borrowed and valve spring compressor off my mate for the day

ill get some more pics of what i have done later on tonight!

Looks like you've got a good project, cannot wait to take mine apart and sort it out! Going to be keeping an eye on this one :)

thanks mate nice to see that someone is interested looking forward to seeing urs :)

Cheers! how did you find fitting the subby? really want one for mine!

can get oversized pistons from 75.5mm to 77mm.

or you could have your block sleaved on the sh1t bores?

some of the oil pump casing bolt holes can actually be for the pointer/dowels/cover

can get oversized pistons from 75.5mm to 77mm.

or you could have your block sleaved on the sh1t bores?

some of the oil pump casing bolt holes can actually be for the pointer/dowels/cover

when u mean oversized pistons r they cast or forged I'm looking at going 77mm wossner forged pistons and just making it a 1341cc!

didnt no u could get them sleeved what do u think i should do? just get 77mm forged?

valves now out so both block and head are bare now

block on my stand i got off ebay.

all the engine parts in boxes in order i put some clean oil over the crank and cams then wrapped them in cling film stop them from rusting

i got the new ns door on as the other one was way too rusty

old

new few car park dents but that can be sorted

i will take the windows and seals out tomoz

dose anyone no the best way the take paint off back the bare metal? as I've try lots of ways but still i look at all other peoples builds and they to large areas all bare and neatly done

here it is atm

Edited 23 February, 201313 yr by RyanC

Cheers! how did you find fitting the subby? really want one for mine!

once i do the chassis right and u file off the little metal bit on the back of the tca chassis mount it fit easy nice fit really tight on all corners

get one! :)

Just for for wossner 77mm forged pistons! thats what I will be getting too.

Yeah will hopefully get a subby over christmas! :)

Good work mate!

Just for for wossner 77mm forged pistons! thats what I will be getting too.

Yeah will hopefully get a subby over christmas! :)

r u running g lader?

looking good ryan.

will it be ready for next year polo show??

looking good ryan.

will it be ready for next year polo show??

Humm yeah maybe haha

Just for for wossner 77mm forged pistons! thats what I will be getting too.

Yeah will hopefully get a subby over christmas! :)

r u running g lader?

Nope, Eaton atm. Soon to be turbo'd when I get some cash together to start rebuilding it! :)

Just for for wossner 77mm forged pistons! thats what I will be getting too.

Yeah will hopefully get a subby over christmas! :)

r u running g lader?

Nope, Eaton atm. Soon to be turbo'd when I get some cash together to start rebuilding it! :)

sweeeet!!

Looks really nice this mate, nice to see another well looked after G!

can get oversized pistons from 75.5mm to 77mm.

or you could have your block sleaved on the sh1t bores?

some of the oil pump casing bolt holes can actually be for the pointer/dowels/cover

when u mean oversized pistons r they cast or forged I'm looking at going 77mm wossner forged pistons and just making it a 1341cc!

didnt no u could get them sleeved what do u think i should do? just get 77mm forged?

depends if you want to freshen up or get more power out of it?

looking good ryan

depends if you want to freshen up or get more power out of it?

both :)

Edited 23 February, 201313 yr by RyanC

got the car welded up this week found another crack in the same chassis leg :( the crack was that bad the leg wasnt actually connected :( the only thing holding that part of the car on was the inner wing

so i was lucky that i decided to get the chassis streangthed because i wouldn't of found it as it was under all the under seal

So the ends of the cracks were drilled out to stop them spreading anymore, then welded and plated the first crack that I found ages ago then put two webs on each side chassis leg to bulk head.

battery tray also welded up, bit messy in there will sort that out, battery is going in the boot so the battery support wasnt needed

and the gearbox mount :)

all that cost me £50 :) i can weld my self but i havnt welded in ages. the guy that did this builds roll cages so i knew that it would be strong if he did it!

when i took the subframe off the legs didnt move one bit :) so webbing the legs has help hold it in place alot better as well:)

didnt get time to get pics befor the seam sealer went on sorry.

Edited 23 February, 201313 yr by RyanC

updates!

coming this weekend haven't had time lately

my photo bucket account has messed up :/ so need to sort that out then will update what i've done.