22-05-2015, 10:13 AM
Right so.... Work since the last Update
Fondmetals have been sanded down. Turned out I actually sanded off most of the dirt so back to the original paint and polished rims. Still need a decent polish especially on one of the wheels and going to respray the centres. Need to get some gunk over the back of the wheels to remove all the dirt.
I picked up an engine crane from Toms306. Not sure I need this now as Im not going to take the engine out but im sure it will come in handy when changing engine mounts etc.
Bash came over last night and we dropped the subframes from the hatch and the estate. Estate sub frame is seam welded and has brand new Meyle HD wishbones. Bash also managed to get the heat shield off the manifold which was a challenge as the top bolt was rusted and rounded. Out came the grinder and eventually it came off. left it last night with all the manifold bolts soaking. Got gearbox oil in my hair too which is disgusting.... Bash has also taken my lower engine mount and housing away to press the new baker BM mount into its housing. GTI6 front ARB has also been fitted.
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Working a half day today so will be off to remove the manifold and hopefully fit the gti6 one. May get the new engine mounts fitted as well. Should be ready for fcs!
Fondmetals have been sanded down. Turned out I actually sanded off most of the dirt so back to the original paint and polished rims. Still need a decent polish especially on one of the wheels and going to respray the centres. Need to get some gunk over the back of the wheels to remove all the dirt.
I picked up an engine crane from Toms306. Not sure I need this now as Im not going to take the engine out but im sure it will come in handy when changing engine mounts etc.
Bash came over last night and we dropped the subframes from the hatch and the estate. Estate sub frame is seam welded and has brand new Meyle HD wishbones. Bash also managed to get the heat shield off the manifold which was a challenge as the top bolt was rusted and rounded. Out came the grinder and eventually it came off. left it last night with all the manifold bolts soaking. Got gearbox oil in my hair too which is disgusting.... Bash has also taken my lower engine mount and housing away to press the new baker BM mount into its housing. GTI6 front ARB has also been fitted.
Working a half day today so will be off to remove the manifold and hopefully fit the gti6 one. May get the new engine mounts fitted as well. Should be ready for fcs!