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Yea, I'm pretty sure mum has chucked them socks, got worn through I think. or covered in grease maybe!
I'm slowly getting stuff done. I though I had lost all my bolts and gaskets and stuff, and this got me really bogged down, but I found them the other night, and combined with some nuts/bolts Pete Jones gave me, I'm starting to get back into it!
I have to fit the starter motor, alt, water hoses, and a few other things, like the carb too, and I'll be getting noises! (i hope)
I have never seen a Golf motor pulled out like that!!!
Easier to drop the box and motor out the bottom in one piece.
Good luck with it mate,
Andrew :)
love the priceless photo lol
hope she is back on the road soon fella
As above mate. That piston photo, ouch!Quote:
Originally Posted by velly_16v_cab
Ouch - that had to hurt. Love the piston shots!
Keep that piston as a trophy :)
I've got a GX engine available, 1.8l and it can be run on EFI :)
Yea, some things you have to learn the hard way. like taking out an engine. I know which was is easier now! hahaha
The trophy willbe on display at Nats, just for kicks!
Just thought I'd bump this up with a bit of an update.
After a few problems with the 'new' engine initally, I've finally got it going again, and running reasonably well, and I'm just fixing up little things as I go, but mainly trying to enjoy driving it!
I replaced the voltage reg at the back of the dash, so now my temp and fuel gauge work, which is pretty handy at times :D Cheers Tim for the part.
Also visited Stu today (thestu) and swapped over my iffy rear wheels bearing with a good one Stu had. repacked it, and good to go.
Also visted Pete Jones and he had a look at a few things and fix up some stuff, and also gave me some cordoba seats! A bit mouldy, but nothing a good clean can't fix. Thanks alot Pete.
The carb is still running ok, but I'm still of the belief it's over jetted and as such, I bought a carb rebuild kit with standard jets off ebay the other week. I'm yet to get it (and consequently rejet the carb) but I'm hoping I'll be able to get a bit better performance and much better economy - since I'm not overly happy with the 13l/100kms I got out of the last couple tanks!
I don't think it's as fast as it should be though. I'm hoping the new jets and a good tune up will fix these issues.
next on the list is to neaten up some engine bay wiring, fit the seats, and a few other little things, but for now, I'm just loving driving it! :biggrin:
Good to see you got it going again man.
Getting the mixture right will make a heap of difference. If the engine feels lazy and a little stumbly its probably too rich. Also, get someone to follow you and see if it's blowing much black smoke. It should just give a little puff when you plant your foot, but not continue after that.
good to see your finally getting things done mate! any time you need a hand i will help ya...we live so damn close :P