View Full Version : Project Cordy - My old 16v reborn
Icecavern
08-07-2006, 21:27
After 2 and a half years of searching I was browsing ebay last week and there she was my old Cantabrian Blue 16v cordy :D
Obviously the deal was done quicker than you can say "buy it now" and today I got the train up to Derby to meet Andyj to drive up to Liverpool to go get her :funk: :funk: Big thanks to Andy for coming up with me :thumbup:
In the last 4 years the car has only done 14k :D
All my mods are still there, chrome door pins, meshed 16v grille, debadged, painted plug lead guides. Even the bolts in the boot that used to hold my sub box in are still there :blink:
The car needs a whole lot of TLC. The engine bay and bodywork are filthy so no pics yet, I'm gonna spend the day polishing tomorrow and will get pics then. Also a respray is on the cards to get rid of all the dings and scratches :D
Pics tomorrow when she's presentable [B)]
Pete
honeyman
08-07-2006, 21:32
Did you hug her, and promised to never let her go again. Ya big softy. :lol:
Icecavern
08-07-2006, 21:34
Not quite... But I've not stopped grinning since midday :D
:clap:
Those sneak pics of a Mazda 323 4x4 Turbo in the back of Techies garage brought back memories of the first car I truely loved (well, you know what I mean). So, 'xcuse the ramble, but I know where you're coming from.
Them Cordies is nice...
:drool: hey dont forget to do some before and afters so we can see how hard u've been workin
fair play dude, should be good
Icecavern
09-07-2006, 08:20
It's :censored: raining now :(
Just had a better look through the service history and I was wrong the car hasn't done 14k in the last 4 years, it's done just over 10k :o :o
You should have seen his face when we drove down the street and he spotted her parked up..... was like a kid at Xmas !!! ;) ;)
Glad you made it back on last night, that M6 being closed at J17 was a bit of a nightmare!
Will have a look on t'internet now and see what it was.....
Icecavern
09-07-2006, 08:50
Oh and I've just discovered the cam belt was done in 03, only 7000 miles ago so later I'm gonna take her out and open her p a bit :funk: No more nannying [B)]
Icecavern
09-07-2006, 08:54
You should have seen his face when we drove down the street and he spotted her parked up..... was like a kid at Xmas !!! ;) ;)
Glad you made it back on last night, that M6 being closed at J17 was a bit of a nightmare!
Will have a look on t'internet now and see what it was.....
:D :D It's my baby :D :D
Got off the M40 and went the back way home, damn even though I wasn't pushing her properly, it all came back why the leons have never really been so exciting to drive... Can't beat the sound of a valver [B)]
You should have seen his face when we drove down the street and he spotted her parked up..... was like a kid at Xmas !!! ;) ;)
Glad you made it back on last night, that M6 being closed at J17 was a bit of a nightmare!
Will have a look on t'internet now and see what it was.....
The crash barrier had been totalled, quite a serious accident by all account,
chungster
09-07-2006, 09:43
Well lets hope this one doesn't go to the scrap man again like the last one.
Remember meeting u for the first time in this cordy...was behind you in a queue you proceeded to show me what ICE was all about.
:D
Icecavern
09-07-2006, 09:53
Ah but it was only a quiet "drown out Audiobahn demo cars" install in it back then :roflmao:
Oh and I've just discovered the cam belt was done in 03, only 7000 miles ago so later I'm gonna take her out and open her p a bit :funk: No more nannying [B)]
That's good news :)
Saves you a bit of hassle/worry!
Get that induction kit and chip fitted, and you'll be well away :D
come on, where are the pics ?!? ;)
Icecavern
09-07-2006, 21:00
Well so far I've found 3 problems. The car needs a new tyre, has an oil leak, and a small fuel leak. Both seem to happen when you give her some stick. I'm pretty sure the fuel leak is at the join under the air intake hose as there looks to be a little bit there. It's only a small amount though so I think one of the joins isn't tight enough.
Oil leak... well I think thats the same one it had when I sold the car so I need to figure out what that is, I hit the bottom of the engine with degreaser and then washed it off so I can figure out where it's coming from.
Last problem is a bulge in the front passenger side tyre. Sure it wasn't there in liverpool so need a tyre on there. Then again I'm getting new wheels soon anyway :D
Pics in a minute, need to get them off the memory card ;)
Icecavern
09-07-2006, 21:32
OK and now to the pics :D
Pic of the engine bay as it was when I got her... :no:
http://project-cordy.co.uk/newpics/engine_before.jpg
And after a bit of graft :funk:
http://project-cordy.co.uk/newpics/engine_after.jpg
And then some work on the exterior later and she looks like this... Note the photos don't show up all the dings, stone chips, slapped on touch up and scratches :whistle:
http://project-cordy.co.uk/newpics/cordy1.jpg
http://project-cordy.co.uk/newpics/cordy2.jpg
http://project-cordy.co.uk/newpics/cordy3.jpg
http://project-cordy.co.uk/newpics/cordy4.jpg
:D
Pete
Looks mint mate, what wheels you getting?
Icecavern
09-07-2006, 22:08
I'm fitting TT comps asap ;)
Oh and the coilovers will be ordered tomorrow too :D
Nyteshade
09-07-2006, 22:50
awwwwwww :cry: seeing those pics is making me miss my cordy now...
Well done for getting her back... :clap: and looking loved again.
Icecavern
10-07-2006, 07:06
Cordys rock :D
Oil leak looks like it's the rocker cover gasket Pete ;) Took me about 2hours to do mine on my old 16v. You have to take the inlet manifold off etc.
Might as well wait until you fit the 'bling' and do it all at the same time ;)
Icecavern
10-07-2006, 08:34
The inlet manifold and rocker cover are coming off this week and being sent for polishing :D
It's not the source of the leak though, there's not enough over the engine for it to be that, it's somewhere underneath.
Pete
Sump gasket maybe ? Think mine's on it's way on the 8v :(
Ideal thing to do when you're doing the oil change.... drain the oil, whip the sump off, new gasket, job done :D
Icecavern
10-07-2006, 08:55
Could well be. I need to find where it's coming from and sort it. Sump gasket is definately something to check as you say easy to sort md oil change if it's that :)
Nyteshade
10-07-2006, 09:47
Cordys rock :D
:yes:
driveforward
10-07-2006, 14:31
Cordys rock :D
:yes:
I miss mine :cry:
Nyteshade
10-07-2006, 14:36
:yes:
I miss mine :cry:
I miss mine too :hug:
Icecavern
10-07-2006, 14:36
chop in the A2 and buy another one :D
You can come and do my engine bay Pete:)
Icecavern
10-07-2006, 21:26
Easy mate, all came out of a spray can :D
I dont do cleaning - unless I'm bored:p
andythom
14-07-2006, 13:00
God reminds me of my mk2 beeza :cry:
Same colour :(
Only sent it away a month ago :(
Icecavern
14-07-2006, 14:19
Bet it wasn't as rare in that colour as 16v Cordys :funk:
Nyteshade
14-07-2006, 14:37
Bet it wasn't as rare in that colour as 16v Cordys :funk:
:crying: stop it.......
andythom
14-07-2006, 15:34
Bet it wasn't as rare in that colour as 16v Cordys :funk:
I've not seen many in that colour TBH
Heres a pic :cry:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/andythom1888/New%20Cars/Car10.jpg
Icecavern
14-07-2006, 15:40
:crying: stop it.......
What??? I did naaaaathing... :D
Nyteshade
14-07-2006, 15:45
What??? I did naaaaathing... :D
This is the only pic of my cordy I have....http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/nyteshad3/Cordobafront.jpg
Icecavern
14-07-2006, 15:51
Yup that's a Seat Special Ops car ;)
Icecavern
17-07-2006, 14:27
The engine bay is a bit empty at the minute, as I've sent off the intake manifold and rocker cover to be polished [B)] So half the engine is missing right now, just covered with an old plastic bag to keep the crap out :(
But my coilovers arrived this morning :D With only one adjustment spanner :cry:
Pete, what are you up to with aqquiring mk3 bits?
Icecavern
17-07-2006, 22:18
nothing... :whistle:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/jason-p/cordobaside.jpg
better built than my bloody vrs
Icecavern
17-07-2006, 22:28
Hunt her down mate, go get her back :thumbup:
Driving mine back down from l'pool made me realise what I've been missing ;)
Hunt her down mate, go get her back :thumbup:
Driving mine back down from l'pool made me realise what I've been missing ;)
the classic styling I hope....
Hunt her down mate, go get her back :thumbup:
Driving mine back down from l'pool made me realise what I've been missing ;)
SCN member bought it,i'd have it back tomorow,but biggger boot and 5 doors ,needs must
Icecavern
17-07-2006, 22:38
the classic styling I hope....
No not the styling. Although I have been tempted to stick the F2 front and WRC wing on :whistle:
Icecavern
17-07-2006, 22:39
SCN member bought it,i'd have it back tomorow,but biggger boot and 5 doors ,needs must
Keep the boring old 5 door and have her back or fun :D :funk:
Icecavern
31-07-2006, 10:36
Spent the weekend adding some protection to the old gal. Fitted a Clifford G5 and by god do alarm fitters earn thier money :lol:
Nearly all done apart from imobilisation but the car is completely imobile at the minute anyway as it's missing chunks of engine :lol:
http://www.icecavern.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3150
Pete
Icecavern
08-08-2006, 14:12
Pictures later :D [B)] :runaway:
Icecavern
08-08-2006, 21:05
Well the day hasn't really gone as planned...
First off I got conned out of £20 for a Mk3 headlight with all the clips broken off. Not great.
But my Dav from PureKlas came over and brought me my polished goodies :D :D
http://project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/Polished_Parts/images/manifold.jpg
http://project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/Polished_Parts/images/tt_comp1.jpg
http://project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/Polished_Parts/images/tt_comp2.jpg
Only problem is I went to fit the rocker cover only to find I've been sent the wrong gaskets :angry:
So can't fit them now :(
makes my eyes water.............
Might post some of mine up tomorrow after............ header,ps and washer cover....
cordobabrendy
08-08-2006, 22:38
chromed or polished pete, it the engine bits are polished holy good fcuk!
Icecavern
08-08-2006, 23:03
All mirror polished :D
cordobabrendy
08-08-2006, 23:04
fcuk off..... thats great looking.
Icecavern
09-08-2006, 06:56
Should look cool once I have the right gaskets :D
CORDY_SXMAN
09-08-2006, 10:34
like the polished parts, how much does it cost to get them polished?
Icecavern
09-08-2006, 13:36
like the polished parts, how much does it cost to get them polished?
You're looking at about £100 to get the bits polished to that level.
nice job that - cracking
ill stick to matt black ;)
Icecavern
09-08-2006, 21:11
Gonna give the TB either a quick coat of black or a quick polish with the dremel tomorrow
And the point of all this shiney stuff is?
:)
Icecavern
10-08-2006, 21:56
It looks nice. Remember mines a show Cordy not a track car ;)
Icecavern
14-08-2006, 22:50
Well I've got a few progress pics for you all
First off, pics of the engine bling all fitted
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/Polished_Parts/images/enginebling2.jpg
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/Polished_Parts/images/enginebling1.jpg
Then a trial fitment of the TT comps on the car before the 5 stud conversion and tyres...
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/TT_Comps/images/trialfitcomps1.jpg
5mm spacers will see the rear sorted nicely
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/TT_Comps/images/trialfitcomps2.jpg
Icecavern
14-08-2006, 22:51
And then... Get rid of that god ugly spoiler. The paint isn't as good as it looks in the pics but hey it was all done with rattle cans from Halfrauds so I think I did good :)
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/Boot_Smoothing/images/bootsmoothed.jpg
Looks great I think
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/Boot_Smoothing/images/bootsmoothed2.jpg
All the bits to do the 5 stud conversion are now sat in a box ready. Just need the time to do it, and some tyres on the wheels. Front is gonna be a tight squeeze but I recon they'll be fine if the arches are rolled.
Pete
dj_bigfella
14-08-2006, 22:56
can't wait to see it finished :D thats gonna look sweet!
Icecavern
14-08-2006, 22:58
It'll probably never be finished, these things never are. But I'm getting there now :)
that looks really smart, love the shape, how was the spoiler attatched?
what did youuse to polish your black bits ?
Icecavern
14-08-2006, 23:06
The spoiler was bolted on, so I've filled the holes with some P40. It's not perfect but it's only a temp measure until I get the other boot lid done properly when the car has a full respray.
The engine bay was cleaned with CD1 degreaser and CD2 treatment. Apparently you can't buy it any more but I had the tins in the shed.
that boots going to need smoothing now pete.and maybe whack a tiny fog light in the rear lense somewhere(legally you only need one).
this going to have mk3 front end ala your sig then?
edit :now i can see why you want a plug lead tray.looks gash without one :sick:
Icecavern
15-08-2006, 08:26
I am looking for a Mk3 boot, then smooth the lock off it. But it's the spoiler and boot lock that really needs to go.
Mk3 front end is still going on yeah. Going to get the car MOT'd in september ( as soon as it's under a month until it needs it, and then it'll go into the bodyshop :)
I tried to paint over the plug lead cover I had but the paint reacted with the paint underneath. And I've got nothing that will strip the paint off without eating the plastic. :(
Pete
tommmineh
15-08-2006, 08:45
Looks phat pete, good to see this finally on the go and with your old car aswell!
Can't wait to see it finished, whats the ETA?
Icecavern
15-08-2006, 08:56
I'm hoping I can get the car to E38 this year on the TT Comp wheels and coilovers. But time isn't on my side with that right now due to the work involved.
I want the car in as complete a form as possible at Donny in April... Loads of work to do before then... :blink:
Looking good ;)
When you planning the VR conversion then
Icecavern
15-08-2006, 09:28
It's sticking with the 16v for now. Sometime next year I might think about a new engine, but the ABF looks cool polished and sounds great :D
Icecavern
20-08-2006, 10:09
Well yesterday was a bit of a let down. Went out in the morning and got some Toyos fitted to the wheels. Matt came over when I got back and we set to work swapping the rear brake discs over so the wheels could be fit.
We got the car on stands and started on the passenger side. Figured out how to get all the bits off and we decided to fit the coilovers at the same time.
Got the passenger side striped off, then worked out how to get the bearings into the new discs as well. Then the problems started
Top bolts on the drivers side topmount wouldn't undo, so had to drill the top of that away throguh the bolt until it came off. Got that done, and the new struts both bolted in. We set them both at an aproximate level so they matched but wouldn't know how low it would be until we got it back on the ground.
So on with the brakes. Matt started work on the drivers side to get the caliper and carier bolts off while I started on the passenger side.
That's when the real trouble started. Only had a pair of pliers to wind the piston in and I slipped and caught the dust seal, so now that caliper needs refurbing :cry: We managed to break 3 8mm alley keys trying to undo the carrier bolts and they're still stuck fast.
So I only have 1 of the wheels on, a knackered caliper, and a welded on carrier on the other side.
http://project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/TT_Comps/images/rear_tt_on.jpg
http://project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/TT_Comps/images/rear_tt_on1.jpg
Looks damn good though with the TT's on. The drop is a bit too much, needs raising slightly I think but I'm liking the wheels on the Cordy :D
looks mint, NO dont raise it, it looks soo damn sweet like that,
how have you got the 5 studs on, changed the hubs?
Icecavern
20-08-2006, 15:12
Once I have all 4 corners done I'll take a look at the ride hieght. Just tried the drivers side again and the carrier bolts are still stuck fast even after 24hours of soaking, and I don't think there's much bite left on the allen head now :cry:
Well the back was supposed to be easy as it just needs a disc change. The front needs Golf VR6 hubs fitting.
what about heating it or will that melt the seals
Icecavern
20-08-2006, 15:42
I'm gonna try hitting it with some plusgas I think, then probably try heating it up as well. Otherwise I'm not sure how to get the damn things out other than getting the grinder out.
The Comps look sweet on the Cordy, nice one! :D
Are the rear hubs multi-drilled then?
Icecavern
20-08-2006, 16:41
The discs are all that's on the back, the wheels bolt to the discs, there isn't a hub as such.
Now I didn't know that!
So is it just MK3 Golf GTI/VR6 discs that you need to buy? Interesting! :)
looking good pete! :yes:
im sure u will sort out the problems soon enough, i know its hassel but thats modifying/life!
Icecavern
20-08-2006, 16:54
Now I didn't know that!
So is it just MK3 Golf GTI/VR6 discs that you need to buy? Interesting! :)
Yeah but the front isn't so easy... I'll let you know how that goes once I've finished the rears.
Icecavern
20-08-2006, 16:57
looking good pete! :yes:
im sure u will sort out the problems soon enough, i know its hassel but thats modifying/life!
Thanks, it'll be worth the effort once they're done, these things are never easy.
mmmm drool !! ;) those TT Comps are looking very tasty Pete !! :D
the ride height looks just right ;) after all, it's not a daily driver is it, so it doesn't have to be on stilts !!! :D
driveforward
20-08-2006, 18:49
Liking the look without the spoiler mate, you sticking with the MK2 bumper at the rear when you change the bootlid - if so, what's the plan for the numberplate?
very nice mate ;)
One word for you though..........Lower :p
Icecavern
20-08-2006, 22:36
Liking the look without the spoiler mate, you sticking with the MK2 bumper at the rear when you change the bootlid - if so, what's the plan for the numberplate?
Yeah I think it looks great with the smooth boot. I'm looking for a Mk3 boot but I'm 99% convinced I'm keeping the Mk2 rear. Mainly because I think it looks good with the lights running across, but we'll see.
very nice mate ;)
One word for you though..........Lower :p
:lol: no it's not going lower, its got to be drivable, as it'll get some stick when I'm driving it now and again ;)
:lol: no it's not going lower, its got to be drivable, as it'll get some stick when I'm driving it now and again ;)
Ask andy how mines sitting at the back, its perfectly fine ;)
The balancing weight catches from time to time tho :whistle:
Icecavern
21-08-2006, 09:38
It's not going any lower trust me. I'll be lucky not to have clearance issues with it that low.
Remember these are 7.5" wide wheels with an offset that pushes them out further than normal as they're off a TT.
Ruddmeister
21-08-2006, 09:50
Wheels look sweet Pete very nice [B)]
Icecavern
21-08-2006, 09:53
The one that's on anyway :roflmao:
andythom
21-08-2006, 10:03
Looking very nice mate, wheels are lovely :)
Icecavern
21-08-2006, 22:08
Since the audio system is going to need a lot of power it needs some special batteries :D
So I've got two Odyssey PC1700 batteries to go in the car. Now these batteries weigh 27Kg EACH!!! so they're going to need a pretty substantial mount.
Started to cut out the metal work needed today. I've used 35mmx20mm steal box section for it so it'll be nice and solid.
Once the base metal was cut out it looks like this...
http://project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/Battery_Tray/images/battery_tray1.jpg
As a quick trial I tried the two main supports in the boot and put the two batteries in rough position
http://project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/Battery_Tray/images/battery_tray2.jpg
http://project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/Battery_Tray/images/battery_tray3.jpg
So now I need to borrow a welder to weld the frame together and then make the box to go round the batteries and something to hold them solid. The battery tray will be sealed to prevent any fumes from entering the cabin of the car if the batteries leak.
I've also got to figure out how the battery tray is going to be mounted in the car. It will either be welded into the boot or bolted through the floor. Not decided which yet.
Looking good Pete. Those batteries are damn big !!!
I'd suggest that it'd be more secure to weld the frame to the car rather than just bolting it through the boot floor..... the boot floor's only a few mm thick and would probably 'rip' quite easy if excess force was applied to the batteries....
You could always do both, bolt and weld.....
Icecavern
22-08-2006, 08:36
I'm thinking of making a metal fram all round the batteries and then welding it at the top and bottom so it's secure. It's not like the car is likely to ever go back to standard now :lol:
That's some fancy rear strut brace Mr Pete.
Personally, I'd bolt it in. You might think that you'll never need to take it out, but more than likely you will...
You can always beef up the boot floor with a bit of plate.
that rear suspension is going to need jacking up some more pete.
Icecavern
22-08-2006, 09:09
That's some fancy rear strut brace Mr Pete.
Personally, I'd bolt it in. You might think that you'll never need to take it out, but more than likely you will...
You can always beef up the boot floor with a bit of plate.
Hadn't thought of that, weld some plates to the car and then bolt the battery tray to that :)
that rear suspension is going to need jacking up some more pete.
One of the Reasons I bought reasonably cheap suspension. I think I'll need custom weight springs made up anyway so no point spending big money on these. ;)
In the words of my boss
'you wana beef that up cocka, bita 50 x 50 box section with some stiffening flats. Put some m24's in it too' :lol:
Coming along nicely mate, if i was local i would definatly offer a hand ;)
Icecavern
22-08-2006, 09:40
lol I think 50x50 is a bit overkill
lol I think 50x50 is a bit overkill
So would every other engineer at my company ;)
Ruddmeister
22-08-2006, 09:54
lol I think 50x50 is a bit overkill
That's Engineers for you...
They plug the info into the computer which adds the recommended safety margins, then they bend the perameters to add some additional comfort....then double the first number thought of and add that and Voila their professional Indemnity Insurance is never used......but it costs the client 50% more
:cartman:
Icecavern
22-08-2006, 10:44
:lol:
That's Engineers for you...
They plug the info into the computer which adds the recommended safety margins, then they bend the perameters to add some additional comfort....then double the first number thought of and add that and Voila their professional Indemnity Insurance is never used......but it costs the client 50% more
:cartman:
No calcs done here mate, everythings just desinged to withstand a small nuclear blast :p Or an idiot in a fork lift truck :lol:
50x50 too much? Depends on the wall thickness :D
If you were to turn your long lengths so they stood up, then weld the four smaller pieces at the bottom, you'll start to form a tray for the batteries to sit in. Plus, the tube would be stiffer in the vertical moment (just thought I'd throw that in to make it sound like I'm still an engineer ;) ).
Although, for braking the best compromise might be one tube vertical, one kept horizontal with a battery clamp on the tube that's kept horizontal...
Icecavern
22-08-2006, 11:31
I'd have to cut more short bars then as they'd have to be longer :lol:
Not a bad idea though ;)
driveforward
22-08-2006, 11:38
Yeah I think it looks great with the smooth boot. I'm looking for a Mk3 boot but I'm 99% convinced I'm keeping the Mk2 rear. Mainly because I think it looks good with the lights running across, but we'll see.
Yeah, I always did like the MK2 rear lights, I think the MK3 ones look a tad lame and out of proportion :rolleyes:
Icecavern
22-08-2006, 11:43
The Mk2 ones suit the style I'm after well enough. Especially once I get the new badge made for the center ;)
The boot lock is going as soon as I can figure out how to open the boot without the handle. The struts wont lift the boot as it is never mind with a set of speakers and a screen in there too :confused:
Have to look at the new passat, Pete - that comes with an electric tailgate option...
Icecavern
25-08-2006, 20:21
Just finished rewiring and fitting Mk3 Ibiza mirrors onto the Cordy :D
The stubby one looks [B)] I think I might have to get a stubby for the drivers side too...
Also finished painting the front 312mm calipers and carriers ;)
Hopefully this weekend I'l get to sort those troublesome bolts and I'll have 2 TT comps on the car. Then remove the front end parts ready for new bearings and hubs :D
good work that man.....
this threads useless without pics though !! ;)
seconded! get some pics fella.:)
You keeping it cantabrian or painting it platinum?
This is a fantastic thread. Im taking stock of a '95 cordoba with a few mods and now youve got me thinking :D
Ice is gonna be awsome. Good luck.
Im dying to see the pics. :D
Icecavern
26-08-2006, 20:00
You all want pics of Imperial Blue Mk3 mirrors on a Cantabrian Cordy ? :roflmao:
Stu - Plan at the minute is to keep the colour as it is, but have a full respray to freshen it up is on the cards.
Icecavern
27-08-2006, 21:02
This morning ChrisP off edition38 popped over to help me get the carrier bolts off on the drivers side. Got the car up on his swanky wideboy trolley jack, better than axle stands that jack is. Anyway 5 minutes later the bolts were off with the aid of a set of bolt extractor tools. Gonna have to get me a set of them, they work so damn well.
Got the disc on, wheel on and the car dropped down again in no time.... :thumbup:
Total time less than 30mins... Just goes to show that with the right tools it doesn't take long even if it's all gone wrong.
Anyway I drive it up the road and back to settle it and it's scrubbing a bit, and as I think about winding it up a bit I notice the handbrake light is on. Ermmm houston we have a problem, abs light on as well, then it hits me, as we were doing the discs I'd forgotten to transfer the abs ring over to the new discs... grrr
So off it all had to come. This time as the bolts were ok I didn't have any trouble and got the lot back off, and the abs ring on the new disc after watching the GP.
Then decided to wind the coilovers up, now I wound the drivers side up twice, not being used to coilovers it didn't seem to make much difference winding them up buy 25mm from how it was before... Until I went to the other side and noticed that raising one side effects the other side too :dhop:
So both sides are now raised by 25mm on what it was before but at least it's level now lol
By the time I'd done this the focus had shut so I couldn't go get some slabs to get the front up on stands. Might get to do that tomorrow so I can have the front end in bits.
Abs light is still on, I assume this is because the rears are bigger than the front so the ecu sees a mis-match.
Pete
driveforward
28-08-2006, 11:16
Abs light is still on, I assume this is because the rears are bigger than the front so the ecu sees a mis-match.
Pete
Try clearing the codes with VAG Com Pete, when my cordy had abs issues the codes didn't always 'auto clear'
Have you fitted new discs to the rear Pete?
my ibiza had a load control valve on the back axle pete,not sure the cordoba did.this will affect the braking if you have lowered it,and not adjusted the valve.
Icecavern
28-08-2006, 12:46
Try clearing the codes with VAG Com Pete, when my cordy had abs issues the codes didn't always 'auto clear'
Hopefully my vag-com cable will be with me tomorrow. The airbags need resetting anyway.
Have you fitted new discs to the rear Pete?
Yes mate, why is there something I've forgotten? :lol:
my ibiza had a load control valve on the back axle pete,not sure the cordoba did.this will affect the braking if you have lowered it,and not adjusted the valve.
Oooo now that's something I hadn't considered. How do you adjust them?
NO load control bias valve when you have ABS.
NO load control bias valve when you have ABS.
my gti had both mark.this is why i'm not sure whether the cordoba did.
easy to adjust if you have one pete.its in haynes manual,but from memory,flat ground,undo bolt let it settle naturally,and do the bugger up.
like i said though,ibiza had one not sure the cordoba did though
Yes mate, why is there something I've forgotten? :lol:
Could be depending on what discs you have used and if you have fitted the ABS rings to the back of them (they have to be swapped over from the old ones).
Icecavern
28-08-2006, 19:54
Could be depending on what discs you have used and if you have fitted the ABS rings to the back of them (they have to be swapped over from the old ones).
Yeah done that mate, forgot on the drivers side yesterday initially but sorted that. I think the ABS light is now on because I'm running 17's on the back and 16's on the front... Well I was until this afternoon...
I managed to get a decent socket set today, and a nice long breaker bar to sort out the front end. Put 2 paving slabs on the grass and got the car jacked up on stands. Took the drivers side carrier/caliper off then realised I couldn't undo the hub nut without the car being on the ground :doh: so dropped the car back down and had a go... No progress, the socket slips off every now and again and I can't get it undone. Catch m0rk on msn and he confirms that I need a 6 sided socket not the one I have out of the socket set.
Quickly pack up and go to Halfords and get myself a 30mm hub nut socket. Well I thought I did, only when I got home did I realise althoguh the tab on it said 30mm the socket was 27mm :doh: So off I toddle back to Halfords to get it changed ( good job it was open until 6pm today.
Get back home and the hub nuts come off easy :D Then again being a fat :censored: to stand on the breaker bar helps. :whistle:
Now it's on stands and I just need to figure out how this ball joint extractor works. :confused:
Pete
Icecavern
30-08-2006, 22:18
Car is looking a bit sorry for itself now
http://project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/TT_Comps/images/fronthubsoff.jpg
But at least one side is off...
http://project-cordy.co.uk/gallery/TT_Comps/images/fronthubsoff1.jpg
Just the other side to go and I can get the 5 stud hubs pressed in :D
can i suggest a good look at your front brakes hoses pete(dunno why but the hose quality was crap on mine,compared to older ibiza???).i had one with a big bloody bulge in it.2 second job and i'd for you to have the wheels off again,or worse.
Making progress mate. Front needs lowered though :D
Icecavern
31-08-2006, 08:14
can i suggest a good look at your front brakes hoses pete(dunno why but the hose quality was crap on mine,compared to older ibiza???).i had one with a big bloody bulge in it.2 second job and i'd for you to have the wheels off again,or worse.
Will do mate, I assume you mean the rubber hoses? I won't be using those anyway as I'm fitting big ass 312's but I'll check 'em anyway. Might as well check the back ones too ;)
Making progress mate. Front needs lowered though :D
You think? I thought I'd set the front ride height perfect :lol:
cracking on nicely mate ;)
have you sorted out somewhere to press the bearings and hubs in for you ?!?
Icecavern
31-08-2006, 08:25
Not yet, that's the next job on the list. Hopefully get the other hub off tonight and then need to find somewhere that wont rape me on cost.
shame im not closer to you - 30mins would have it done :( - made a couple special tools for doing these wheel bearings, makes it dead easy
coming along nicely though !
Icecavern
31-08-2006, 09:19
shame im not closer to you - 30mins would have it done :( - made a couple special tools for doing these wheel bearings, makes it dead easy
coming along nicely though !
Don't need a spare bonnet do you? I've got one you can have for free if you pop down and do the bearings :roflmao:
Yeah it's going well so far, but I'm getting worried, the front end is goign too smoothly and something always goes wrong when I pick the spanners up :(
need the tools in my garage I'm afraid. is this widetrack or you just doing hubs / CV's ?
Icecavern
31-08-2006, 10:54
just hubs and CV's, can't go widetrack with my choice of wheels, they'll be close as it is.
Ruddmeister
06-09-2006, 09:22
Any further progress with the front end Pete?
Icecavern
06-09-2006, 10:27
Not yet mate, watch this space though ;)
Ruddmeister
06-09-2006, 10:32
Busy weekend lined up ;)
Icecavern
06-09-2006, 10:47
With any luck, although I'm still waiting for some people to get back to me
I wonder if comps will go on a Variant?
lol
Icecavern
14-11-2006, 18:54
Right I thought it was about time I put a bit of an update up. But not much to say...
Got all the hubs off easy enough in the end. Then set to changing the CV joints. Unfortunatley I couldn't get the CV joints off the driveshafts. So fgured I'd have to remove the driveshafts from the car anyway ( wanted to do it without ). That's where the problems started. There was nothing to stop the shafts turning while I undid the bolts :(
So I had to put the whole lot back together so I could try and stop the diff from turning. Only it sat back on 4 wheels and hasn't been touched since... Being made redundant and finding a new job took priority and the weather didn't help when I did have time.
Anyway now I know I'll be leaving for my new job every day after Becky I can have the Cordy on the concrete rather than the grass. So on Sunday I decided to get the car moved. The wheels were sinking into the ground so we couldn't push it so had to jump start the car ( 4 months of not being run much has killed the battery. ) and drive it about with no brakes :drive1: handbrake only driving isn't fun :lol:
So now it's back up on axel stands on concrete and I've been told how to get the shafts off. So hopefully I'll get that done this weekend and then I can start to get it all back together again :)
Pete
Icecavern
14-11-2006, 18:55
Oh and I now have a black carpet and some Boxster seats to go in too :D Seats just need some subframes making :D
Icecavern
14-11-2006, 20:47
:whistle: :cartman:
Have you not made them yet? :p
you were going to sent me details of the seats I recall.....
Icecavern
15-11-2006, 07:08
Ermmm... Errrr... Ooops :lol:
I'll sort out some measurements at the weekend mate :)
slowly getting there Pete ;) bit like me with my install..... :whistle: ;)
Icecavern
15-11-2006, 20:05
slowly getting there Pete ;) bit like me with my install..... :whistle: ;)
Sorry but :roflmao:
basstard
16-11-2006, 11:12
andy, what car are the hubs from?
it's Pete you need to be asking !! ;)
basstard
16-11-2006, 17:18
it's Pete you need to be asking !! ;)
sorry, I always make confusion between the two of you cos you got the same icacavern banner,,,
so then again, pete, what car are the 5 stud hubs from?
Icecavern
16-11-2006, 19:07
^^^ Wot he says
basstard
16-11-2006, 19:25
Thx
Icecavern
19-04-2007, 13:35
Just been to GSF in my lunch break to collect a few bits for the Cordy as I've got a big weekend of work planned for it.
Hopefully on Saturday I'm visiting Flapper whos going to help me get the VR6 hubs pressed in with new bearings. And I've just bought some inner CV joints to go with the VR6 outer joints I have at home. So once the driveshafts have a full set of new CV joints and the hubs are done I can start putting things back together.
Plan for Sunday is then to get the driveshafts, hubs, and front coilovers ( assuming I can get the old top mount bolts undone ) on the car so she can sit on 4 wheels again. Then I'm just two caliper brackets and some brake hoses away from having a drivable car again :funk:
The plans have changed brake wise, I've picked up a set of Leon Cupra R brembo brakes at a nice price so they're going on now [B)]
Hopefully I'll get my polishing kit soon as well so I can have a go at polishing out the salt damage on the TT comps and get them blinging again
Weather is looking good so far too...
I'll try and post some pics up on Sunday once she's sitting at a sensible height ;)
Pete
Good luck, should easily get that lot done (just take care when putting the hub nut back on that you don't slip it & round the nut)
Icecavern
19-04-2007, 13:48
I've got the proper 6 sided socket for it now so should be ok, but I'll be careful with that one. The biggest problem is the top mount bolt I think, but will start soaking it in WD40 from tonight and hopefully it'll be ok. If I get time while it's on the stands I'm gonna change the oil too as it's been stood for so long. Treating her to some Synta Gold :D
ibizacupra
19-04-2007, 14:29
Plan for Sunday is then to get the driveshafts, hubs, and front coilovers ( assuming I can get the old top mount bolts undone ) on the car so she can sit on 4 wheels again. Then I'm just two caliper brackets and some brake hoses away from having a drivable car again :funk:
The plans have changed brake wise, I've picked up a set of Leon Cupra R brembo brakes at a nice price so they're going on now [B)]
Hopefully I'll get my polishing kit soon as well so I can have a go at polishing out the salt damage on the TT comps and get them blinging again
Weather is looking good so far too...
I'll try and post some pics up on Sunday once she's sitting at a sensible height ;)
Pete
what hubs you using?
Icecavern
19-04-2007, 14:39
I'm using the Cordy 16v hub carriers with golf VR6 hubs and bearings.
i hope you're not going to tell me they wont fit now :lol:
ibizacupra
19-04-2007, 15:22
offsets between 5 stud hubs and LCR brakes are different
it might work, but deffo needs checking m8
Icecavern
19-04-2007, 15:28
The brackets need sorting whatever I do but will have all the bits with me on Saturday for us to measure everything up.
good luck for the weekend Pete, looks like a very busy yet satifying one !!! ;)
Icecavern
20-04-2007, 13:24
Fell at the first hurdle. Fl@pper is working tomorrow now :(
Icecavern
22-04-2007, 09:48
Went to see Vinesh at Eurotek yesterday and he got one of his guys to do my hubs and CV joints for a few quid :)
One slight problem, the ABS rig is different on the VR6 and sits further away. So I need to "modify" the upright a little with a grinder to bring them closer like on the golf. I'm not sure they will work at about 10mm away from the abs ring... Only downside is I bust both ABS sensors getting them out of the mountings :doh: So I'll have to get another pair at GSF in the week.
Gonna mock up the hub again with the brembos to do some measureing and then try and get the old top mount strut bolts undone. I filled the top strut cup with WD40 on Friday so hopefully it'll have soaked in well now.
Oh and I've lost those metal links you put between two bolts on the inner CV joints I think. Anyone know if I really need those and if so would somewhere like GSF sell them?
Pete
Icecavern
22-04-2007, 13:19
OK so I found the metal insert bits to go between the bolts on the CV joints. I got cracking with the angle grinder to get the ABS sensors closer to the ring. Nice, all going well...
And then I put the CV joints on the car... :cry:
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/Images/cvboot1.jpg
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/Images/cvboot2.jpg
As you can see the new CV joint boots must be bigger than the original ones, so now they are silly close to the bottom of the struts, and they rub on the ARB links. It's the same on both sides too :(
Any suggestions? I'm a bit stck now :(
Pete
I dont recall OEM ones being that phat, have you the ld ones to compare with?
Could you undo the small jubilee click and pull them further down the drive shaft, stretching the boot longer? Bit of a bodge, but...
Icecavern
22-04-2007, 13:59
I dont recall OEM ones being that phat, have you the ld ones to compare with?
Yeah I compared one of the old ones just now, TBH it's not ath much different the diameter of all the ribs is the same :confused:
the only thing I haven't tried is to put it back on wheels, but I can't see that helping much :(
Icecavern
22-04-2007, 14:10
Could you undo the small jubilee click and pull them further down the drive shaft, stretching the boot longer? Bit of a bodge, but...
I'm actually wondering if I can go the other way TBH, push them towards the CV joint so they don't get so close.
cordobabrendy
22-04-2007, 14:19
get hold of smaller ones fron say a 1.4 or something they wont be as big as the driveshafts will be thinner, stretch them on, the overall circumference will be less than that, even stock and will not rub. Saying that, is the car dropped or sat on a jack? if its on a jack the boots will be even closer than that pete once you put the wheels on and remove the jack.
Icecavern
22-04-2007, 16:07
Well I found the problem...
I decided to take the whole lot off and have a better look especially as when I compared the boot I found from the old CV joint I noticed the ribs were more pointy than round. One of the CV joints popped off while I was trying to get the hub off again, I think I was a bit ham fisted :redface:
Anyway as soon as the shaft was off the problem was obvious...
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/Images/cvboot3.jpg
They're quite different and when you compress them the original one compresses more. So I think I need to get a new CV boot kit. Thing is GSF show the same number for the golf VR6 ( the ones that don't work ) and the Cordoba 2.0 16v. But they list a different part number for the 1.8 16v/2.0/1.9d so I need to go into GSF and have a look at both to get the right ones.
At least I know that, once I've got over the CV boot problem, everything will fit together and work as planned. I've only had two problems really, the ABS sensors, and the CV boots.
Nearly there... :)
Icecavern
23-04-2007, 13:14
Nipped to GSF just now and got a pair of ABS sensors and another CV boot that is listed for the 1.8 16v, looks smaller but will need to check later when I get home. Only bought one and if it works I'll go get another one for the other side.
Icecavern
23-04-2007, 21:18
Got my ABS sensors modded this evening, so they fit perfect now :thumbup:
Also got the drivers side CV boot changed. The one I have now looks much smaller so should work perfectly :) Only problem is the one use clips that come with the new boots are just a bit too small. So I need to see if I can get a couple of slightly larger ones.
Pete
Icecavern
26-04-2007, 20:43
Update...
Both CV boots done now. Managed to make the clips fit in the end. So hopefully I'll be able to start getting the driveshafts and hubs back on tomorrow night :)
Icecavern
28-04-2007, 21:27
Had some help today from a chap off E38. 5mins with an impact gun and the suspension strut were changed for the coilovers. :D
Plenty of new shiney stuff under the arches now...
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/Images/_hubs-coilovers.jpg
:D
Icecavern
28-04-2007, 21:35
I took the two TT comps that weren't on the car, and tried to give them a new polish. They don't look as good as they did when I got them polished by the pros but they look pretty shiney :)
OK so she still has no brakes, just an LCR disc on each side, but she's now sitting on 4 wheels again :funk:
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/Images/ttcomps1.jpg
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/Images/ttcomps2.jpg
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/Images/ttcomps3.jpg
Pete
got a full frontal pete?those mirrors look HUGE!!! it will be great for towing a caravan :p
Icecavern
28-04-2007, 22:00
Mk3 Ibiza mirrors, passenger side is a stubby one, haven't got around to getting a stubby one for the drivers side yet. I think the wiring colours are different on the Euro one so that will be fun rewiring again :rolleyes:
still makes me miss mine :(
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/jason-p/cordie013.jpg
Icecavern
28-04-2007, 22:45
Can't afford a respray at the minute so I'm considering using a touchup pen on the chips/scratches and then wet sanding/polishing the paintwork up.
Icecavern
29-04-2007, 19:08
OK so today I polished up the wheels on the back, connected the new battery up, and let her run for about 30mins. Idles nice and smooth and apart from a bit of black sooty smoke after starting up runs perfectly :)
Also got the cleaning stuff out and gave her a good wash... Looks damn good now :D
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/Images/cleaned1.jpg
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/Images/cleaned2.jpg
Pete
I thought it looked good before, Pete - but the extra shiney wheels look even better extra SUPER shiney! Especially with the bit of tyre gloss.
get rid of them bloody side repeaters pete ;)
Not sure on the mk3 mirrors :think:
and lol the repeaters
Icecavern
29-04-2007, 20:33
lol the repeaters were supposed to be replaced with clear ones... Only they're Mk4 golf ones not Mk3 so wont fit :(
The mirrors will be fine once they're both stubby, oh and the Mk3 front end goes on to match...
lol the repeaters were supposed to be replaced with clear ones... Only they're Mk4 golf ones not Mk3 so wont fit :(
The mirrors will be fine once they're both stubby, oh and the Mk3 front end goes on to match...
i think i did this with my cordie pete.i kinda modified the bulb holder to make it fit the casing,pretty sure the repeater fits the same though.just that VW used smaller bulb on the later models.
Icecavern
29-04-2007, 21:51
Yeah its the bulb holder that is different. I might see if I can mod them to fit.
either that, or get a mk4 bulb holder, and just splice the wiring in to the Cordy's loom ;)
Icecavern
30-04-2007, 08:19
Well I don't want to go to too much effort. I mean they'll be comming off completely when the Mk3 stuff goes on ;)
Ruddmeister
30-04-2007, 08:30
Looking good Pete
Is the interior in? I can see a Porker seat through the window......any more pics of the interior??
Icecavern
30-04-2007, 08:35
No interior isn't in. The boxster seats are just shoved in the car to store them. I'm going to get the car MOT'd etc then start taking a grinder to the car and weld some seat mounts in... The whole interior is going to be rebuilt once I've got the car mecanically sorted. :)
Ruddmeister
30-04-2007, 08:39
No interior isn't in. The boxster seats are just shoved in the car to store them. I'm going to get the car MOT'd etc then start taking a grinder to the car and weld some seat mounts in... The whole interior is going to be rebuilt once I've got the car mecanically sorted. :)
I assume Audio install first?
Or is the car wired for that already??
very true about the repeaters.... ;)
does look good now it's lowered and on the TT Comps :D
bet you're itching to get driving it again.....
it's going to have some damn good stopping power with the LCR Brembo's on it... I know how good my Mk3 Ibiza was with the Brembo's, and they were only 305mm !!! ;)
Icecavern
30-04-2007, 08:50
I assume Audio install first?
Or is the car wired for that already??
Well the interior is being built around the install. Amps ( 4 or 6 not decided yet ) mounted in the rear 3/4 then loads of subs fitted along with the 2 HUGE batteries in the back. I've not wired the car up yet, but I'll do that after getting the steel framework welded up for the ampracks etc. I'm gonna bolt the whole amp rack framework to the rear seatbelt mountings etc so it's all properly solid :D
very true about the repeaters.... ;)
does look good now it's lowered and on the TT Comps :D
bet you're itching to get driving it again.....
it's going to have some damn good stopping power with the LCR Brembo's on it... I know how good my Mk3 Ibiza was with the Brembo's, and they were only 305mm !!! ;)
Yeah it looks exaclty as I hoped it would. Rears need spacing out a bit but the fronts are perfect. Will have to remove the arch liners and have the arches rolled I think though. I'm hoping the brakes will do the job, with the LCR stuff up front and Mk4 rears it'll hopefully stop pretty quick [B)]
And yes I am itching to go for a spin in her.
Ordered the brake hoses front and rear, so just need some brembo brackets now :)
Mckellar
23-05-2007, 19:00
looks excellent on the TT comps mate, love those rims when they are polished.:clap:
One thing though, were you changing to VR6 hubs so you could get LCR brakes on or so you could get the wheels on, because you can get adaptors.
Ive got porsche ones 4x100 (seat) > 5x130 (porsche)
just wondering, and im not calling you daft, im just curious the reasons you changed the hubs
Icecavern
23-05-2007, 19:08
To fit the wheels mate. The TT Comps are 7.5" wide with a 32 offset and they are near enough level with the arches. If I'd used adapters I would have had an ET7 offset and the wheels would stick out about 2cm. Which a: isn't legal, and b: would look :censored: :lol:
Plus I wanted to do things properly, I'm not a huge fan of adapters, and now I don't need them ;)
Plus LCR brembos... I mean rude not to really :funk:
Mckellar
23-05-2007, 19:26
fair enough mate, ive now got a set of Porsche design 90's in 8s on the rear and 6s up front with ET52 and 20mm spacers which will make them sit pretty level on the arches.
Keep up the good work though, it looks good [B)]
Icecavern
23-05-2007, 19:39
Yeah you can use adapters with Porsche wheels due to the high offset. Not so easy on lower offset wheels.
Hopefully brakes will be sorted this weekend ( post man willing and m0rk being available ) and then I can go and try for the dreaded MOT certificate...
driveforward
23-05-2007, 19:55
Also got the cleaning stuff out and gave her a good wash... Looks damn good now :D
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/Images/cleaned1.jpg
Me like :yes:
Icecavern
23-05-2007, 21:14
Me too, with some spacers on that back she's gonna look phat :D
get the door handles de-locked to ;)
Icecavern
24-05-2007, 08:47
Yeah I need to get some rear handles. I think it's that simple?
Mk4 Polo rear ones do the trick to ;)
Icecavern
24-05-2007, 09:14
* toodles off to go find some for sale somewhere... *
probably going to pop down to my local scrappy on Saturday, so I'll keep an eye out for some....... ;)
Mckellar
24-05-2007, 10:25
i bought a set on ebay, mk4 polo rear ones.
£12 delivered to my door for the ibiza :)
Just whack ' polo breaking ' into ebay
or ibiza breaking or mk3 golf breaking
mk3 golf ones fit but the barrel side of the handle is more square.
basstard
24-05-2007, 13:46
Yeah I need to get some rear handles. I think it's that simple?
you can also use some handles from a LHD car,,, my right handle is delocked. that way you can be sure they'll work.
Icecavern
24-05-2007, 13:55
you can also use some handles from a LHD car,,, my right handle is delocked. that way you can be sure they'll work.
Both mine have locks in I think.
basstard
24-05-2007, 14:00
then you can order [or buy used on some european ebay] a right side delocked handle from a LHD cupra or sport mk3 and a left side delocked handle from a british cupra or sport mk3,,, not?
Icecavern
24-05-2007, 14:06
True
which are identical to Mk4 Polo rears, which are alot more common in scrap yards :D ;)
basstard
24-05-2007, 19:33
will have to remember if I ever want to delock mine,,, thx
Icecavern
31-05-2007, 21:03
Brembo carriers and bolts turned up today :thumbup:
Looks like I need the carriers spaced 8mm away from the hub so will use 4 washers on each one. Hopefully that will be solid enough :)
So with any luck I'll have brakes by the end of the weekend :D
Love the colour! It is a really nice car, don't suppose you fancy helping me with mine?
Icecavern
01-06-2007, 09:09
Thanks, the colour is pretty rare in the 16v so it stands out. Once it's back on the road it's interior time :funk:
Ruddmeister
01-06-2007, 09:16
http://www.project-cordy.co.uk/Images/ttcomps3.jpg
Pete
Pete
This may well have been asked before but are you painting the plastic sill, splitter and rear valance body colour?
Icecavern
01-06-2007, 09:50
When I get the respray that's the plan yes, get all the black plastic painted body colour.
thought about removing the black plastic trim on the B pillar between the front/back windows ?!? ;)
Icecavern
01-06-2007, 09:59
Well they need replacing TBH. I have thought about leaving them off but I'm not sure if it will look right.
driveforward
01-06-2007, 10:54
I'd leave the B pillar's black, I think it'll look odd if they were body colour as it will break up the window line
Ruddmeister
01-06-2007, 10:56
Well they need replacing TBH. I have thought about leaving them off but I'm not sure if it will look right.
You want some trick Psuedo wide arch graphics ala Mk1 Fiesta XR2's :D;)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c185/Ruddmeister/ttcomps3.jpg
(Yes I'm bored at work with only MS Paint :hide: )
Icecavern
01-06-2007, 13:03
I'd leave the B pillar's black, I think it'll look odd if they were body colour as it will break up the window line
Exactly what I think mate, they'll have to be removed for the respray and then replaced anyway so easy enough to decide. ;)
Icecavern
01-06-2007, 13:04
You want some trick Psuedo wide arch graphics ala Mk1 Fiesta XR2's :D;)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c185/Ruddmeister/ttcomps3.jpg
(Yes I'm bored at work with only MS Paint :hide: )
Now how do I put this politely... :think:
:roflmao:
Icecavern
02-06-2007, 15:32
Just as it was all going soooo well.
I've got the Brembos all bolted up to the car now. Just got to go round all the bolts and nuts I've had undone to make sure they're all done up, including the hard to get at inner CV joint ones...
Anyway go to get the goodridge Ibiza R hoses I bought out to just work out how to route them and just double check they'll work before I get a helpful chap to come over tomorrow to get everything plumbed in... They're too long :cry:
Just measured them and they're 107cm long :-o
So tomorrows effort at getting the car MOTable is off, and it looks like the Cordy now won't be at GTI International either :cry:
107cm is really long......
Icecavern
02-06-2007, 15:43
I know wish I'd looked at them more carefully before now. Just assumed that the ICR couldn't be much longer than needed on the Cordy. But these can't be ICR hoses :(
I'd agree there - the ICR goes from the smae mounting point on the chassis leg to the bottom of the calliper
Icecavern
02-06-2007, 15:50
Exactly, should be perfect for what I'm doing. Will have to contact the place I got them from to find out whats going on.
Just as it was all going soooo well.
I've got the Brembos all bolted up to the car now. Just got to go round all the bolts and nuts I've had undone to make sure they're all done up, including the hard to get at inner CV joint ones...
Anyway go to get the goodridge Ibiza R hoses I bought out to just work out how to route them and just double check they'll work before I get a helpful chap to come over tomorrow to get everything plumbed in... They're too long :cry:
Just measured them and they're 107cm long :-o
So tomorrows effort at getting the car MOTable is off, and it looks like the Cordy now won't be at GTI International either :cry:
keep hold of them pete,they will be long enough for my
bike.
would bill not be able to knock you up a set in time for inters?didn't he have someone making them other than SEAT/goodridge?
Icecavern
02-06-2007, 16:01
Oh I'll be able to get hoses in time I'd think. Problem is I'm not confident that I know what I'm doing on the bleeding/hose replacement side of things so need some help, and it then needs MOT'ing. And only 1 weekend left before inters :(
Icecavern
02-06-2007, 18:15
And just to add another kick in the balls... It looks like the drivers side bearing is shot :( No matter how hard I try I can't get it any tighter, but there's still play in it. So unless that side is just really difficult to tighten up, it looks like the bearing is knackered without even turning a wheel :cry:
Really don't want to have to remove all that lot again :(
check you've done the ball joint to wishbone nuts up tight enough
Icecavern
03-06-2007, 07:27
Yeah did that mate. The only bolts I can't do up are the stearing ball joint bolts. No idea how you tighten up a bolt with no way to stop it turning :confused:
I'm going to try another hub nut later, I've got a few spares, just to see if I can get another one tighter and it's not something funny with this one.
Icecavern
03-06-2007, 13:10
Well I think I've worked out why the hub nut wouldn't tighten any more but I still had play in the bearings... I decided to take off the hub nut and try another one just now got that off only to find the fat washer behind it is in about 8 bits... :-o
So now I need to try and get another one of them...
IIRC the Ibiza Cupra R hoses I bought direct from Goodrich direct were about 485mm in length.....
107cm is MASSIVE..... :confused:
Icecavern
03-06-2007, 18:05
485 doesn't sound long enough to me, is that including the connectors?
No idea how you tighten up a bolt with no way to stop it turning :confused:
Got a g clamp or a big pair of water pump type pliers?
If you clamp the ball joint at an angle as tight as you can into its socket this will usually stop it spinning.
I said to pete that's how I did mine, but figured it was a bodge lol
Hey if it works don't knock it ;)
Icecavern
03-06-2007, 19:50
Thanks chaps I'll give that a go once I've sorted the bearing washer. Don't want to put too much stress on the bearing until I get a new washer. But will try that once I've sorted the hubnut :D
Icecavern
06-06-2007, 20:48
Just wondering how tight I need to do these hubnuts up?
Just noticed the passenger side washer is in bits as well so need to replace that one too ( good job I bought a pair ) but I'm worried I'm tightening them up too much :lol:
Could just be that they're old and brittle I guess.
Pete
Err just about as tight as you can get them. I wouldnt worry about over tightening them.
Icecavern
06-06-2007, 21:27
I'll put it down to old washers then and make sure I don't hold back :D
I'm using a long breaker bar to do them up and I can't get the drivers side one any tighter now.
how are you stopping the driveshaft from rotating when tightening the hub nut ??
easiest way is to do the hub nut as tight as possible with the car jacked up and the wheel off, and then to fit the wheel (without the centre cap in) and then lower the car onto the ground, you should then be able to tighten then up real tight ;)