Got busy today. Changed all of the engine mounts for the poly ones and gave the bay a once over

Then managed to give the outside a quick wash

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This is the start of a fairly heft update,

Did loads of little bits like putting a bigger washer bottle pump in as the mk1 golf one wasnt cutting the mustard. Then had a trip to the Polo Show which I might add really surprised me, had a right laugh!

Jordons abused daily

Max's bike carb'd g40

It was so hot, paddling pool was needed

700 miles in a weekend which wasnt too bad! Got plenty of raggage.

Anyways needed some more feeds for the oil so I got another brass vdo tpiece, was a right farce fitting the sender in here

Nearly completed my collection now

then a school boy mod for the lads, chrome bonnet struts!

Got loads of bits waiting to be done, need to make a few bits so will be an update tomorrow if some parts get delivered.

Edited 4 July, 201412 yr by etches69

Bigger update on hold as parts havnt arrived!

Managed a little bit today, sorted the boot which will get sound deadened and then carpet over at some point.

Needs another touch up coat but doesnt look half bad, got a bit of overspray but that can get sorted.

Got some powder coated wiper arms which really make a difference

Just waiting on parts now before fuelled and bugjam!

Nice work on the seals ! There always a bugger! Polos always seem to go on them holes, squirt some goo on the inside, there's access holes if you pull the edges of the carpet down. You can smash it in till it comes out the weep holes.

Really like you are rear brace also !

Nice work Tom!

Cheers lads, trying to keep up the pace with it

Boot now looking well tidy

Door off

Transferring central locking motor and gubbins to new doors

Door number 1 took an age, first time messing around with locks etc and I unhooked the inner handle to lock by accident. managed to sort it all out and chuck the door and a new wing mirror on. Door number two time came...

This is supposed to be a new door lol, ground it all back, made a repair patch as this is where the inner swing handle is mount. Welded it and sprayed it up. Everything back together including new winder motor and another wing mirror plus the central locking stuff.

Both doors are now on this is the pass side, which is much less rusty just needs a minor fuss

Managed a quick oil and filter swap before packing up, oil came out pretty mucky after 4.5k miles so I'm glad I changed it all.

Boot all packed for fuelled society this weekend!

Edited 10 July, 201412 yr by etches69

looking really good now Tom! what rear brace is that?

I got it made Jordon,

New goodies arrived

New to old comparison

Finally after 2 years fitting my radiator brace bar , comparison between the old/new

All together

Nice pipes, were they from the group buy a while back?

Cheers Jake, yeah off the group buy. I managed to pick them up off Taylor!

Wouldn't personally have the blue, but they look smart with the HTleads matching!

SFS also do a really good boost pipe clamp, if you ever suffer from them popping off.

Can you still get the radiator brace bars?

I dunno whether Dan has any left mate! I'd imagine not!

Minor update, been busy heading up to shows. First Bugjam....

Cheers to Liam Holloway for those pics!

Then I went to G40 Rally through the peakdistrict too Tatton Park

Cheers for those pics James Morgan!

Tatton - bonnet lifters have broke already :(

Came home with something I didnt expect.

Ported polished, jabbsport bigger exhaust valves (BVH) which will be getting sorted by RES with the new guides and stems.

Went to clive at Autotronix to get my bigger injectors cleaned and tested

20 quid for power runs and its only just outside dinnington!

Sorting some bits out for action, hopefully in time though!

Edited 9 August, 201411 yr by etches69

Been busying around on this before action.

Stuck bonrath poly top mounts on the rear.

Throttle body off

Injectors changed

Had a aquamist kit a while, just been collecting new bits including a .3 nozzle, new lines and I've got a filter and right angle on the way. Picked up some devils own meth too which was on offer. Just need to make a bracked for the tank and find a home for the pump and should be good.

Got a new ecu with 1.5 bar map sensor in on the way aswell as a PPP chip to match.

Did a little bit today, still waiting on stuff being delivered but managed to get some done.

Pump and boost switch fitted (waiting on right angle nozzle adaptors for the pump)

Made a temporary mount for the bottle.

Need to crack on ready for thursday!

Tonight's activities, a good few hours went down. Including parts delivery of which 2/5 fit ! Bloody hell!

Stripped the old loom, added a few bits and wrapped that shit up.

Tapped a thread in my boost pipe for the .3mm jet with right angle bend

Fitted the bottle which had to be altered to avoid the bonnet

Everything is in order now

I've cut it close to the wire, will have to put the chip in the ecu (it's due to be delivered) before setting off tomorrow!

Right, lets rewind to thursday pre action 28th August. Drove down to sheffield with a massive air leak which was stripped threads on the inlet manifold, swapped it out for a g40 manifold and didnt leak. Was out testing the G at 22psi and had a boost creep which caused it to overboost at 7k rpm . Something went pop , reduced power and temps went crazy...

Last thing you needed at 2am day before a show!

Had a right laugh at Action but needed a recovery the 200 miles home, cheers AA

Fast forward to now (I've been on holiday in between)

Head off,

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3rd cylinder

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Head Gasket - Went in 3 places!

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Plugs -- ends seem to have burnt significantly shorter

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Edited 27 September, 201411 yr by etches69

any update dude?

Ouch!

Quick little input,

I've got a side full of nice bits for the G . Been mega busy with work and uni so its probably going to be May when she comes out. Should be a different motor by the time I've cracked on. Just got the annoying task of replacing the battery tray and strengthening the bulkhead where the pedal box attaches!!

Jesus - Just got the 120 Day warning for posting in here lol! Need to sort my act out.

Been very busy with work amd uni recently so not had much spare time for the G.

Current state it's in , no engine in , no front brakes , no front end ..... lol!

Managed to source some Calibra front calipers, goodridge hoses , grooved golf gti 256 discs and some what look like Yellow Stuff pads, so they will be on by the end of the week hopefully (cheers Martinn!). I've got the full set of Mk4 golf rear calipers to sort too but need a handbrake cable piece first, hopefully manage to get this sorted before it comes back onto the road.

Engine wise , the new BVH has been to Sheffield Engine Services for a skim, new stems and guides, 3 angle cut seats and a pressure test. Also got a new set of tappets for it too when i fetch it so should be nice.

Gearbox, it's out of the car waiting to be pulled apart. Got the diff ready to go in aswell as some other seals which I've collected over the past few months. Also got a custom driveshaft for the drivers side but I need a rattle gun to get the hub nut off or a scaff bar!

The K03s turbo I had sourced turned out to have a crack in the exhaust housing, so thats been off to Midland Turbos for a rebuild, new housing bearings and oil seals. Should boost solid now (fingers crossed).

I've been putting off doing the battery tray for too long now, probably the source of many snapped pedal boxes, so thats the first thing on the list after she's back on wheels. Pics to follow.

Need to get my arse in gear to see it ready for bugjam!

Calibra Calipers , Brembo 256 grooved vented discs, Hel braided lines and EBC yellow stuff pads.

Just sorted the clips out on the calipers and shes back on wheels. Engines been pulled and gearbox off ready to be dismatled!

Edited 26 June, 201511 yr by etches69

Was the calliper swap just a straight bolt on?

Yeahman, just need to get hold of the right ones!

Bit of progress

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Engine bay looking a sorry state, going to give it a pressure wash and stitch the chassis legs aswell as doing the Yoofington brace mod.

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Engine nicely on the stand ready for a fuss over , collecting the head this week. Got a little problem with the pukka oil drain , it bloody leaks! Need to get another one made up, prob will be a few quid :( .

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Thought the 256 brakes would fill the wheels a little bit more than they do! Everything needs a clean up though, check that dust out!

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Special Delivery! 8)

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Rebuilt K03s new exhaust housing every nut/bolt and seal changed. Even threw in a new actuator which I dont need. Should look nice with a fresh head and cast manifold though. Keep up the motivation!!