what have you done to your car today ?

[Manic172]

Have welded in the faulse floor and primered it

Now just stripping the last of the engines.

 

[MoToJoJo]

But then I drive it and...

...think "Don't break, don't break"

Just kidding... although not for me ?......?

 

[MoToJoJo]

Bought another PD150 engine because I think I have an addiction. Will be having a play with that and everything else whilst I should get on with rerouting the wiring in the tailgate *sigh*

 

[iammooks]

...think "Don't break, don't break"

Just kidding... although not for me ......

That's the thing - since I fixed the issues with the boost pipes, it's been running absolutely spot on.

The only thing that worries me is emissions, but I'm hoping once I clean out the intake manifold it's going to run much cleaner as well.

All I've got to do is re-upholster the door cards and spray the bumpers and it's pretty much done. It's really sorted for the most part - polybushes all round, rear-ARB, vacuum lines replaced, new shocks less than 1k old. It's OEM+.

That ARL engine - look after it and it goes forever. And it's just perfect for someone who wants a really well handling car that's got enough power where it counts for getting from a to b and having fun doing it.

Looks like I just sold it back to myself...


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[Manic172]

Then prepped and painted the front doors... they come out a bit **** really. They will need a flat and polish to help them out...

Got bit of a reflection on them

Well nothing some 2000 and 2500 grit wet and dry won't sort out

 

[Manic172]

That's the thing - since I fixed the issues with the boost pipes, it's been running absolutely spot on.

The only thing that worries me is emissions, but I'm hoping once I clean out the intake manifold it's going to run much cleaner as well.

All I've got to do is re-upholster the door cards and spray the bumpers and it's pretty much done. It's really sorted for the most part - polybushes all round, rear-ARB, vacuum lines replaced, new shocks less than 1k old. It's OEM+.

That ARL engine - look after it and it goes forever. And it's just perfect for someone who wants a really well handling car that's got enough power where it counts for getting from a to b and having fun doing it.

Looks like I just sold it back to myself...


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Looks like your keeping it mate

 

[MoToJoJo]

That ARL engine - look after it and it goes forever. And it's just perfect for someone who wants a really well handling car that's got enough power where it counts for getting from a to b and having fun doing it.

Agreed, driving the PD150 through flowing A and B roads is bliss (and crunching big motorway miles is a breeze)

 

[bruceR]

Right boys and girls..... we .... well most people have a long week end. What's everybody's plans.

Am gonna lock the door, have lots to drink and cry - fcuking paint shop messaged after 2 n half weeks to say they couldn’t spray my car cause they get more for garage jobs and insurance jobs


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[MoToJoJo]

Was tidying the garage and got distracted so ended up doing a little CAD work. What do you reckon, #1, #2, or #3? (ignore the little gaps at the end)

 

[Yellow fr]

Was tidying the garage and got distracted so ended up doing a little CAD work. What do you reckon, #1, #2, or #3? (ignore the little gaps at the end)

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1 looks good


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[Nam-uk]

Right boys and girls..... we .... well most people have a long week end. What's everybody's plans.

beers there on offer

 

[Dazzalcr]

Been doing lots of small jobs since it came back from the garage, fitted heko wind deflectors, new gear knob, centre caps, adjusted the headlights so they sit right a few more bits to do these mk1 are a full time job ?

 

[MoToJoJo]

Welp, on the plus side there’s no play in the turbine shaft

 

[iammooks]

Welp, on the plus side there’s no play in the turbine shaft

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[Connor H]

Welp, on the plus side there’s no play in the turbine shaft

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YIKES. I just checked my turbine yesterday and it was mint

 

[Yellow fr]

Welp, on the plus side there’s no play in the turbine shaft

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Oh does not look good at all


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[MoToJoJo]

Meh, the engine didn't cost much (for obvious reasons... and the not so obvious cam wear thing) and I bought it to strip down and maybe rebuild so it's all good

 

[Manic172]

Right. Didnt make it to the workshop today. But been making mental lists of bits i want..... not need just want so ... all the continental leon lovers.
I am looking for an AGN rocker cover. I been told they are in the UK just very rare. Lot more common over the water . Please let me know if you have or can find me one in good condition .

 

[MoToJoJo]

"Oh" I thought to myself "I'll just tidy up the garage, yanno, get tools away and make space for doing work later on"

So... some tools and parts got put away... then I pulled out an engine to put together with parts from another one.

Ah well, there's always tomorrow

 

[Rich.T]

Was having a look under the bonnet today and noticed the rubber hose to the fuel rail looks like ****.
Is this a common thing?
Going up to the local stealers tomorrow to see how much and how long.