Woodyman84 3 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Isn't it quite common for a newly rebuilt engine to soak up a bit of oil while it runs in? Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Today I fitted my strut brace/coolant tank. Link to post Share on other sites
thesurgeon 51 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 I nearly did a 360 - probably just a 270 - on a roundabout today.Nipping around on the inside of a two laned roundabout the back end lost grip and around we went, no warning nothing then weeeee.Fortunately there was no one else about and we carried on.The roads are really greasy after a few days of good weather then rain, so look out, especially if there's some diesel on the road.Almost feel sorry for all the BMW drivers being recovered from ditches. Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Felt like smashing the thing up with a sledge hammer. Didn't though. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,456 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Isn't it quite common for a newly rebuilt engine to soak up a bit of oil while it runs in?bottom end is original, 117k on the clock, looked fine when did the head / chains... topped it up now, will monitor situation, will do leak down test on 21st May @ Stealth. Pete Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 As woodyman84 says, If theres no leaks and not burning any oil I'd just put it down to the engine being dry for such a long time and soaking a fair bit up? top it up and see what happens i say Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,456 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Yeah cheers guys I honestly don't know what oil went in originally, and how much, so I could be faffing over nothing topped up now, but will do a change and put some syntha silver in when im at stealth so I know ive got some good stuff in there Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Fitted my good headunit from the mk2 too the mk3. Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 As woodyman84 says' date=' If theres no leaks and not burning any oil I'd just put it down to the engine being dry for such a long time and soaking a fair bit up? top it up and see what happens i say[/quote']I noticed when I changed my oil after having it in bits it took more than i thought it would too. Link to post Share on other sites
SkippyVR6 1 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 fitted new no plates and put vr6oc stickers on today looking good for tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
Ickyketseddie 89 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Broke it. Touched the headlight loom and the alarm and immob went mental. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,456 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Fitted my handbrake tunnel kit on the corrado, no more flapping around now. Nice and solid . Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,456 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Arrrrghhh. Started the VR today and had the worlds biggest fuel leak! Must have at least £20'quid of fuel on the garage floor. Thought it was the hard lines at first, but closer inspection revealed it was coming from where the hard line meets the rubber hose that attaches the the rail. One of the clips had failed, glad it happened today and not while I was on my way stealth on Tuesday! Good job I got some fire extinguishers last week, you can never be too cautious. Link to post Share on other sites
wayne_1@tiscali.co.uk 27 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Alternator is noisy and now dead so have another 120 amp alternator to fit and gonna do a full service including gearbox and diff and then maybe if I'm in the mood start fitting stage 3 kit for my vr Link to post Share on other sites
Radosteve 12 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Misses Took mine for Its MOT today and failed on one of the number plate bulbs , really pleased as I thought I was going to end up with a list like santas lol Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I don't understand why they even bother printing a fail sheet for stuff like mine seems waste of paper lol Link to post Share on other sites
Ickyketseddie 89 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Well chuffed got the Golf sorted yesterday and actually drove it a few miles. Goes like stink, doesn't miss a beat and the head gasket looks to be ok too! Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Great news mate. Rr day? Hehe Link to post Share on other sites
Ickyketseddie 89 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Your as bad as Pete!! HahaI'm seriously considering it, but I've got to change the gearbox mount first. And I might need new tyres so let's see.. Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Put a jubilee clip on the main vacuum hose on the take off at the front right of the inlet, yep that's all. Link to post Share on other sites
Vince12v 20 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 This week end I made a start on some not work, like chasing out all the rot in the sills, and also started to fit the 312mm brakes I've had for months!! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,456 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I'm up and just about lave for stealth racing Link to post Share on other sites
Bugharris 1 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Have a fantastic time at Stealth Racing, I have not been there for some years! Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Washed it finally, yay. Link to post Share on other sites
Bugharris 1 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Decided to drive the VR to work this morning, just washed and polished it and it looks fabulous, going to rain tomorrow but hey!... Link to post Share on other sites
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