Seat Track Beater Project

[Jarred]

Couldn't be bothered doing much this afternoon. Did a few small things though, and took a couple pics.

I use my camera phone (which is greater megapixels than my actual camera) and upload directly to my photobucket using a neat little photobucket app. Then once on the laptop, jump onto photobucket and my pics are all there. Really convienent and easy. Saves trying to find the camera, take one photo, find batteries that aren't flat, take more photos, tear the house apart looking for the cable to connect it to the pc.. You get my point!

Swapped out the old coolant bottle, this is why:


Filthy coolant balls are a real pet peeve of mine!

Cleaned out the throttle body, it wasn't too bad but did have a bit of gunk in it. Will look at installing a catch can eventually, to help reduce this.



A few of the gauges I've collected. Volts and water temp aren't too flash, (or overly important) but the oil temp and pressure gauges should be pretty handy once out on the track. The best spot is probably on top of dash in the centre. Easily seen without moving my head, just not sure about legalities. Will also install an oil pressure dummy light (aka engine rebuild light) along with the gauges too



Also have these on the shelf for a rainy day. Have a rebuild kit for them, but no idea how to rebuild them.

[Stiggy_21]

Nice work jarred!!

With rebuilding the girling 60's:
Take the carrier off, bolts, anything loose etc.
To get the pistons out, It is easiest if you have access to compressed air. If you do, place a block of wood against the outer part of the caliper (where the outside pad sits), this is just to protect the piston when it shoots out (get ready, coz it will actually shoot out!!) and blow the air gun down the brake fluid inlet hole. Make sure you keep the bleeder shut, otherwise it will leak.

Clean off any surface rust from the piston, the piston bore, slider bolts as well as cleaning out all holes etc.

Anyway that's as far as I've got on my girling 60's

I assume the rest is paint, put the piston seal in, the dust seal on and work the pistons in place.

[Jarred]

Yea, I'm sure that it's not too complex, as there aren't too many parts. Just not something I would want to bugger up!

[Jarred]

Did an oil flush and change, and a quick coolant flush today.
Also tidied up some exposed wiries with some conduit and/or leccy tape. Small details but makes it neater, and helps protect against premature wear/shorts on the exposed wires.

Updated my budget, it's now just over $1200, of which $700 odd will be needed for rego, which means semi slicks will be out of the question!

[vwthunder]

Im enjoying the build, i will have to come out with you for a track day when it is all finished

[Jarred]

Thanks Troy, Can't wait to get out on the track! I'm excited already and the cars not even rego'd nor have I even booked my first track day yet!

[Peter Jones]

Race Season starts this weekend Jarred, time to get busy!

[Jarred]

Unfortunately, I wont be able to make this weekend! Unforseen issues with brake line flare nuts have delayed me somewhat. Should be back ontop soon.

[Peter Jones]

What do you need? I think I've discovered every type ever used.

[Jarred]

Just the tool. Hopefully I have the correct nuts to go back on.
Ive ordered a tool, should be in tomorrow hopefully. Ended up trying to get one locally (which was a bit of a faff).