cherry red gti turbo project, few more pics

[robster247]

Haha i know what id say to that, it has came up nice just need some thin sheet and start welding

[Rowan]

Originally Posted by robster247

Hyya rowan, build is slow at the moment .

Been let down on my clutch from kam racing as they are waiting on omp to make some more, so i have decided to sandblast the underneath of the boot and needless to say i have found rust.

So thats the plan to sort this week have some new rear axle bushes on order and have it all blasted and painted.

Oil feed line is also on its way from torques so keeping myself busy.

That's a shame, the CS clutch I've got is holding up pretty good. No problems on the dyno and nothing wrong, even when I wrecked a box. (yes already)

Next up for me is the rear, (axle and rust spots) not looking forward to it though. I'll be (mis)using an angle grinder as I don't have a sandblaster.

And as for the oil feed line, be careful with the braided bits sticking out at the ends. The fucker caught my fingers a number of times, dripping blood all over the engine. Did you sort the oil return?

Rowan

[robster247]

I did my old saxo with a grinder last year, and i wish you all my luck as its a pain. Will make it look a lot neater though so will be worth it.

What are you running box wise ? Just standard ?

As for the braided line i will be wearing gloves havent got around to the oil return as i have to many unfinished jobs which ive started and moved onto another.

On the upside im biding on a tial msz and some forged rods, treat myself as it was pay day yesturday haha

[Rowan]

I know, think I'll pay my little brother to do it for me

I've already wrecked the old box (wasn't all too healthy before the build so i knew it was coming).
I'm now running a younger MA box, which is holding up quite good. (although driven with some mechanical sympathy)

Tial msz? wut? Do you mean a msv? What rods are you going for?

I have to wait 15 more days for payday

[robster247]

Just thought I'd let you know I'm still alive and still making progress, bought a few new parts

Ap racing 4 paddle clutch, with spoox release bearing
Alloy alternator pulley and crank pulley
1.5mm hed gasket (gmc)
New head bolts (gmc)
Tial msv 38mm external wastegate
Forged conrods
Brand new streamline caron fuel cap cover
Jp4 cam covers
Reconditioned rear axle

So I have a battered bank, but a few more bits to put on. Will grab a few pics this weekend... Maybe

[robster247]

Just been to pick up some carbon kevlar buckets yummmyy

[robster247]

thought id get some pics, sorry about the rubbish quality.

tial msv 38mm external wastegate picked up on ebay for a huge sum of £27.50 posted



forged conrods and arp 2000 bolts


gmc head gasket and bolts ( 1.5mm)


ap racing 4 paddle rigid clutch and spoox release bearing, machined flywheel to suit


pro series, carbon kevlar and black gel coated buckets, are the latest purchase


and just a quick snap of how it sits, yes its high on the front as the engine is still not in

[Rowan]

How this coming along mate?

[robster247]

Originally Posted by Rowan

How this coming along mate?

To be honest I haven't even touched it for a month, I have lost all motivation with the build, I would sell it but I'd loose a lot of money as it will not be running.

Time will tell I suppose but I've gone off the idea now.

How's yours going Rowan ?

Regards

[Rowan]

How come? Surely with all the new parts you got the finish is in sight.

Mine is still going, ran it for 4000 km's without any serious problems.
Now have to get it MOT'd and I'll start with a little adjustment to the block.
(higher compression)