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GTI6 engine conversion

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Post by racermike Wed 06 May 2009, 05:35

need some forte coolant flush next aswell. if anyones knows sumwhere cheap for forte stuff.
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Post by curl666 Wed 06 May 2009, 07:42

For cheap oils etc - opieoils.co.uk

I get discount being a member of the 106 rallye club. He usually has some darn good deals on the go, and is a cracking guy to deal with.

Could try emailing him to arrange SWFCO club discount?

As for coolant flush, I have never done it, I've just flushed the engine out and rad with a hose pipe.
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Post by racermike Wed 06 May 2009, 08:58

lwked on opie oils, i reckon i can get them cheaper neway thanks. just done a deal for a gti6 gearknob tho bargain £5 delivered.
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Post by _Mike_ Wed 06 May 2009, 09:53

Glad to hear its running again mate!!

What was wrong in the end?
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Post by racermike Wed 06 May 2009, 21:12

loose power power cabes on the battery connector and, loom was not connected tight onto chassis so salvaged some of the proper fixing rings that screw the loom plug onto the chassis as mine were broke on the gti6 loom.
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Post by Simon Wed 06 May 2009, 22:36

Just needed a good eye to find the faults Smile
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Post by racermike Sun 17 May 2009, 02:54

put an engine flush in today and doen an oil change and new filter on. also done a coolant flush and found a couple of leaks which are now fixed.
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Post by _Mike_ Sun 17 May 2009, 03:10

Basically ready for the road now is she Mike?
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Post by racermike Wed 10 Jun 2009, 09:35

update last two days work on the 306.

Water leak on inspection plate below thrmostat housing found and fixed, Coolant system flushed, coolant filled and bled through.

PAS fluid filled up and bled through.

New stainless steel brake lines fitted onto front brakes. Brake fluid bled through and topped up.

Gearbox oil filled up

Engine oil level checked

Tyre air pressures checked.

OMP lower strut brace fitted

Steering column surround, dash clocks, dash fascia, fuse cover, reverse cable fitted properly, gear gaitor and gti6 gearknob fitted. passenger door card refitted.

Ecosse type E Valeo foglights tinted and fitted to front bumper.
Ecosse type E front bumper fitted

Lambda sensor cable tied up.
Crank sensor refitted
Cam cover bolts tightened

Stainless steel exhaust refitted (although needs modification)

Actually took the car for a drive up the road for a mile and back. The car pulls very well. Very Happy
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Post by racermike Wed 10 Jun 2009, 09:45

Jobs to do still left to do b4 fcs.

Fit radiator brackets to slam panel.
Top up with dot 5 brake fluid after rebleeding system.
Find fault on oil, water, fuel gauges are not working.
Fully tightned bolts on front bumper brackets.
Replace fuel line elbow joint and hose clip
Fit a new pipe and oil breather filter
Fix vacuum pipe from purge canister

Fit passenger phase 3 glove box
Fit new drivers side window regulator, refit door card and new window switches

Jack up on axle stands. Clean arches, paint arches, paint brake calipers, clean wheels. Fit wheels and torque bolts up.

Fit arch liners.
Full valet inside and out Clay bar, step 1,2,3 etc.
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Post by KayleighJames Wed 10 Jun 2009, 20:36

have fun with that then. rather u than me x
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Post by racermike Thu 11 Jun 2009, 09:35

Jobs left to do for tommorow:

Replace fuel line elbow joint and hose clip
Fit a new pipe and oil breather filter
Fix vacuum pipe from purge canister

Jack up on axle stands. Clean arches, paint arches, paint brake calipers, clean wheels. Fit wheels and torque bolts up. (Front passenger side done so far)

Fit arch liners.
Full valet inside and out Clay bar, step 1,2,3 etc.
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Post by _Mike_ Thu 11 Jun 2009, 09:44

Getting there mate Very Happy
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Post by racermike Thu 11 Jun 2009, 09:49

yep will be up early cleaning it all day tomorrow.
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Post by _Mike_ Thu 11 Jun 2009, 10:14

Hope the weather holds out for you Smile
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Post by racermike Fri 12 Jun 2009, 09:26

spent from 10am till 9.30pm on the car today put some long hours in.

few hoses clipped up in the engine bay firstly.
Oil breather filter fitted.

Drivers door card fitted,
interior had a full valet.

Then all four wheels were taken off, archers sprayed, calipers painted, front arch liners fitted, wheels cleaned and megs step 1 paint cleaner applied and megs tyre gel. then wheels refitted.

Exterior then had the full works.
First off was cold water rinse with pressure washer, then megs gold class shampoo and wash mitt. clay bar then did wonders to the paint work followed by megs step 1,2,3. Then the glass washed polished and rubber trims cleaned and dressed.

so this is how it stands atm.

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Jobs for next couple days are:
take car down road to garage to get wheel bolt torqued up properly
respray wheel centre caps and fit.
fill up with petrol.

bonnet reli needs aligning up and adjusting on the hinges but not goin to av time for that b4 the show as im working all day and nite tomorrow and sat morning.
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Post by racermike Fri 12 Jun 2009, 23:53

noticed ihad a leaking inner cv joint so had to go to the garage this morning and borrow a lift and put a new strap around it to hold it on.! last minutes things no gud. lets hope its all sorted now.

got my wheels bolts torqued up this morning.

wheel cap centres have been sprayed and im waiting for them to dry atm.
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Post by _Mike_ Sat 13 Jun 2009, 03:38

Looks good mate Smile

Bonnet really needs lining up, black masks do look good though!
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Post by Simon Sat 13 Jun 2009, 04:49

lesson learnt dont remove the hinges without knowing how they go back lol!
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Post by toby219 Sat 13 Jun 2009, 06:17

Looking real sweet mate, coming along real nice.

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