Bourbon's S6000
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Caddy got fixed today, bought a gearbox from a 2L gti for £50, new clutch, new gearbox oil, crankshaft seal transmission side, engine oil and filter too.
Was a right pig, had to swap the drive shaft cups which took up most the time.
Took it out for a test dive and the ratios are better than the last box! Plus the gear changes are beautiful!
Needs tracking doing as I didn't know how much camber to put on when reassembling, so I naturally maxed it out ... Lol!
So that needs adjusting.
The bad news is that there is excessive play in the bottom end bearings for con rods 1&4, engine is on its way out.
The plan was to swap it all out for a pd130 engine (1.8 turbo diesel) that'd cost around 2-2.5k though. This was going to be saved for and done over winter after the V8 is done, going to have to save a bit harder and get it done asap before the engine throws its hand in.
Bright news is my time for the S2 is now freed up (wasted 3 days on the caddy) and tomorrow late afternoon will see the coolant pipes being made up! Monday night will be for the intake pipe if I make good progress with the coolant pipes.
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Was a right pig, had to swap the drive shaft cups which took up most the time.
Took it out for a test dive and the ratios are better than the last box! Plus the gear changes are beautiful!
Needs tracking doing as I didn't know how much camber to put on when reassembling, so I naturally maxed it out ... Lol!
So that needs adjusting.
The bad news is that there is excessive play in the bottom end bearings for con rods 1&4, engine is on its way out.
The plan was to swap it all out for a pd130 engine (1.8 turbo diesel) that'd cost around 2-2.5k though. This was going to be saved for and done over winter after the V8 is done, going to have to save a bit harder and get it done asap before the engine throws its hand in.
Bright news is my time for the S2 is now freed up (wasted 3 days on the caddy) and tomorrow late afternoon will see the coolant pipes being made up! Monday night will be for the intake pipe if I make good progress with the coolant pipes.
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Good question, she's 21, has less than a years driving experience and her first year's insurance wasn't exactly savoury, a 130 will suffice haha.
I also have a mate who is eager to help and has extensive knowledge in VWs, vaguely remember him saying something about the pd130 being more reliable.
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I also have a mate who is eager to help and has extensive knowledge in VWs, vaguely remember him saying something about the pd130 being more reliable.
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http://avantgardewheels.com/f130.php
Technica titanium with mirror bronze lip.
I want these for Sunday best.
I usually hate deep dish but I've just gotta have these!
Technica titanium with mirror bronze lip.
I want these for Sunday best.
I usually hate deep dish but I've just gotta have these!
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