b19drg 0 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Yeah always done my old mini engines with hamerite . Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 coming along very nicely :-) Link to post Share on other sites
*P3nfold* 0 Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Pete what cam's do you have? Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 was a good weekend lads same again in two weeks lol .... then pete will be able to hear the beat running .... TLC = tony loving care ... lol Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Pete what cam's do you have?Stock cams Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 cheers for the comments guys,engine mount now back with a bolt, so at least it will go in the car now! going to order new steering rack boots and track rod ends Thans for the comments guys, if anyone fancies coming over to give us a hand, please feel free Link to post Share on other sites
UnitedMotorsport 55 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Is that a 1st generation upper chain tensioner blade you guys used? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Is that a 1st generation upper chain tensioner blade you guys used?not sure mate, all the parts to do the timing chains came with the car Link to post Share on other sites
Nex 17 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Where are you based Pete? might come up to have a lookey see and say hi, if l have time Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 lookin good mate, nice to see things finally moving forward, at a good rate too!! :) Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 I'm in Stoke matey :-) you could still help giving things a good clean up if you don't have any mechanical knowledge Link to post Share on other sites
Nex 17 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 is the job of randomly spinning a ratchet taken then lolIf you pm me your post code bud l will check distance Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 I've ordered some bits today...Steering Rack Boots / Tie rod ends / balljoints to keep things fresh in that department Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Is that a 1st generation upper chain tensioner blade you guys used?yeah think it is its the one that got a slider riveted to it .... Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 So, whos coming up help at the weekend? Link to post Share on other sites
eastwood john 1 Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 will be there pete.think shell`s coming to, maybe help out with a bit of painting, or babysit lol Link to post Share on other sites
jason2875 0 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 So' date=' whos coming up help at the weekend? [/quote']yeah will be there sat pete what time ? Link to post Share on other sites
eastwood john 1 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 al be there about 10ish jay Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 should be with you about 10ish mate on sat morn .... snow depending lol Link to post Share on other sites
jason2875 0 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 10 it is then ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Awesome. See you on the morrow Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Next Update!Well, a cold / snowy weekend didnt put us off!First of all, applied some rust prevention as it was a little rusty!Engine back in with little issue now the rear engine mount was sorted.Few more bits connected up! Attempt one at fitting intake stuff... really need to get some samco hose to couple it all together and chop some hose off the BMC CDA.Tony filling her up!Also fitted new fuel filter... Shiney stuff...Not quite on the ground yet. had some issues with the brake lines that I need to resolve by way of fitting the banjo bolts and new lines as the nut has rounded off one of them (any suggestions?) Link to post Share on other sites
*P3nfold* 0 Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Looks good, when do u think she will be finished? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Here we go for round 3! Tony and the lads are coming down this weekend to help finish her off! (the car that is lol)If anyone wants to come around lend a hand your more than welcome!Here's a quick list of jobs to do for those interested;Fit heater motorClip Bowden cable - lower blueFit heater controls (be careful)Fit internal trimmings Fit new brake line + reuse old grommetFit goodridge hosesGrind callipers down / fit wheelsWater pump pulley / refit tensioner pulley + BMCCheck aux water pump now worksSort air lockFit Bonnet cableRemove bonnet foamSolder fog light wire + fit bulbsFit crank pulleyOil cooler sealsSump gasketFit new rear VW badgeSo what ever your skill level, there's jobs for everyone Bring it on!!Pete Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Sounds like you'll be busy. Does this mean you'll be bringing it to Billing this year? Link to post Share on other sites
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