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10th January 2019, 16:01
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#1
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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Low mile VTS putting back on the road
Well after spending a fair amount of time trying to find a decent VTS in any shape or form here we are.
One owner from new and covered 41k. Been off road and stored since 2010 so car is probably one of the most original out there which has never been modified.
Lot's of recomminshing work to be done to name a few below.
Belts, all fluids, discs pads, tyres, shocks, arms, tyres and belts.
So here it is......
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10th January 2019, 16:04
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#2
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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Yes I was very nervous about the underside! And under ecu which thank fook is solid.
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10th January 2019, 16:06
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#3
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Join Date: Dec 2018
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Engine bay has never been cleaned so I wanted to get on top of that before work commenced.
After before is further up.
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10th January 2019, 16:09
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#4
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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Soo bits that were ordered.
So bits ordered.
- Full cambelt and waterpump kit
- Coolant
- Oil and filter
- Air filter
- Fuel filter
- Spark Plugs
- Wishbones
- Drop links
- Rack ends
- Wiper blades
- Discs and pads
As time went on I also needed:-
- Driveshafts plus seals
- Upper engine mount
- Tyres
- Wheel refurb
- Gear knob
- Manifold cover
- Power steering reservoir cover
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10th January 2019, 16:11
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#5
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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Started striping all suspension off the front end for replacement. Wishbones have never been changed as foam was sealed inside car. Can’t complain with that! Going to wire brush it all back, paint and seal.
Last edited by fastevo1; 10th January 2019 at 16:14.
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10th January 2019, 16:19
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#6
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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Than onto the finishing touches you Dinitrol chip sealant. Amazing stuff but only available in black via aerosol.
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10th January 2019, 16:21
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#7
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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Boot floor time, so the spare wheel I could see was rubbing up against the rail. Although I knew it was all solid I wanted to do the same with the boot floor as I did the with front inner arches.
So as before, striped, wire wheel back, treat, prevent, and seal.
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10th January 2019, 16:23
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#8
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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Prevent.
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10th January 2019, 16:25
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#9
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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And seal.
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10th January 2019, 16:29
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#10
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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As soon as this was done I wax oiled all cavity's front to back.
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10th January 2019, 16:34
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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On to belts! So this is the first time I have done belts on car.... I followed the guide on here and it went well! Water pump just popped out with little effort and it's clear the belt has never been changed. Foam on top of cam cover has never been broken. Engine was rotated several times, pins put back in, removed and rotated again, pins put back in and all lined up great. Mole grips were lose, no bull dog clips...
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10th January 2019, 16:36
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#12
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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Duplicate
Last edited by fastevo1; 12th January 2019 at 16:09.
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10th January 2019, 16:40
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#13
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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Now onto the basics, filter, oil, coolant, plugs, air filter, gearbox oil, shafts, and so on.
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10th January 2019, 16:42
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#14
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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Sooooooo as of now this is how she sits. Waiting to collect alloys tomorrow from refurb, fit new discs and pads tomorrow plus bleed the brakes with fresh fluid.
Car started and runs like a dream, all fluids checked, coolant bled correctly, new shafts fitted along with all new suspension components. Hopefully will be MOT'd within the next 10 days.
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11th January 2019, 16:55
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#15
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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Alloys back from refurb, look great!
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11th January 2019, 22:29
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#16
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Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 3
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Good to see it on here aswell, looks good bud
Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
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12th January 2019, 16:08
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#17
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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Finally coming together! Few bits left to do. Tomorrow I will be bleeding the brakes, fluid is brown lol. Also will be changing the fuel filter and removing the side skirts to clean sills and wax oil.
Monday alloys will be balance, inner plastics refitted, arch trims refitted and but back on the ground. Than it's off for MOT and than I will be fitting the nice bits.
So far:-
- Full cambelt and waterpump kit *done
- Oil and filter *done
- Air filter *done
- Fuel filter *to be fitted
- Thermostat *done
- Coolant *done
- Upper engine mount *done
- Spark Plugs *done
- Wishbones *done
- Drop links *done
- Rack ends *done
- Shocks springs, topmounts *done
- Driveshafts + seals * done
- Fresh gearbox oil * done
- Wiper blades *done
- paint callipers
- Discs and pads *done
- strip inner arches, treat common areas even though not needed and seal with Dintorl stone chop *done
- Strip and clean boot floor and protect * done
- Alloy refurb *done
- Tyres *done
To do
- Remove side skirts, clean and protect * Sunday
- New door pillar stickers *to be fitted
- New spare wheel hook *to be fitted
- Battery clamp *to be fitted
- Powersteering res cap *to be fitted
- Water bottle cap *to be fitted
- Gear knob *to be fitted
- VTS badges *to be fitted
- Manifold cover *to be fitted
Pics from today.
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12th January 2019, 16:08
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#18
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 2
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Finally coming together! Few bits left to do. Tomorrow I will be bleeding the brakes, fluid is brown lol. Also will be changing the fuel filter and removing the side skirts to clean sills and wax oil.
Monday alloys will be balance, inner plastics refitted, arch trims refitted and but back on the ground. Than it's off for MOT and than I will be fitting the nice bits.
So far:-
- Full cambelt and waterpump kit *done
- Oil and filter *done
- Air filter *done
- Fuel filter *to be fitted
- Thermostat *done
- Coolant *done
- Upper engine mount *done
- Spark Plugs *done
- Wishbones *done
- Drop links *done
- Rack ends *done
- Shocks springs, topmounts *done
- Driveshafts + seals * done
- Fresh gearbox oil * done
- Wiper blades *done
- paint callipers
- Discs and pads *done
- strip inner arches, treat common areas even though not needed and seal with Dintorl stone chop *done
- Strip and clean boot floor and protect * done
- Alloy refurb *done
- Tyres *done
To do
- Remove side skirts, clean and protect * Sunday
- New door pillar stickers *to be fitted
- New spare wheel hook *to be fitted
- Battery clamp *to be fitted
- Powersteering res cap *to be fitted
- Water bottle cap *to be fitted
- Gear knob *to be fitted
- VTS badges *to be fitted
- Manifold cover *to be fitted
Pics from today.
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5th March 2019, 03:55
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#19
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Saxperience Addict
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Wirral
Posts: 13,584
Car(s): Wickerd red VTS MK2,
Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..
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Looks in good shape,nice to see vts stil being well kept..
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7th March 2019, 19:47
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#20
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Infrequent Poster
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 163
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That's one very nice VTS. Good work getting it tip top like that. Hope you enjoy the first drive!
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