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  1. Bfstrachan

    Part 5

    By Bfstrachan,

    25th May 2017
    Fitted '16vDaves' shortshifter
     
    1st June 2017
    Replaced the drivers door card
    Fitted '16vDaves' handbrake tunnel bracket
    Fitted good condition used centre trim
     
    25th June 2017
    Fitted new fuel pressure distributor
    Set fuelling and idle speed
    Huge difference in fuel economy!
     
    3rd July 2017
    Oil change (145,000)
    New spark plugs
    New coolant expansion cap
     
    19th July 2017
    New oil cooler
    New oil filter housing gasket
    New oil sump and seal
    New sump bolts
    New coolant
    Oil changed ( Shell Helix 10-40)
    Oil filter (genuine Vw)
     
    31st July 2017
    Oil leak issue resolved - finally!
    Revealed the oil filter housing
    Replaced all oil sensors on filter housing
    Replaced the fuel tank holding straps (new bolts)
  2. Bfstrachan

    Part 4

    By Bfstrachan,

    24th November 2016
    New gearbox mount
    New rocker cover seals
    New starter motor
    New clutch slave cylinder
     
    25th November 2016
    New LUK clutch kit
    New release bearing
    New crankshaft seal
    New flywheel bolts
    New clutch bolts
     
    8th December 2016
    New lower control arms
    New inner roll bar bushes
    New roll bar drop links
    Anti roll bar sanded bare and re-sprayed
    New ball joint nuts and bolts
    Crossmember sanded and re-sprayed
    Crossmember cover plate sanded and re-sprayed
    Front bumper re-sprayed
    Slam panel front edge re-sprayed
     
    20th December 2016
    New driveshaft seals
    New driveshaft bolts
    New inlet manifold gasket
    New exhaust manifold gaskets
     
    16th January 2017
    Flushed brake system and bled brakes and clutch
    New HEL stainless braided clutch hose
    Wheels aligned and tracking set
    New oil (142,100 miles)
    New coolant
    New power steering fluid
     
    25th January 2017
    New FAG front wheel bearings (both sides)
    New front top mounts/bearings (Lemforder)
    New front brake backing plates
     
    4th February 2017
    New power steering auxiliary belt
    Vw Centre caps
     
    MOT failure 4th February 2017
    New Rear shock absorbers (Bilstein B4's)
    New Brake pressure regulator
    Drivers side sill repair - damage cut out and new plate welded in
    Drivers sill sprayed and underside stone chipped and sealed
    New drivers inner driveshaft boot
    MOT Passed 15th February 2017 :)
     
    27th February 2017
    Visit to Ricky Gauld.
    Set the ignition timing
    Set the fuelling
     
    20th April 2017
    Fitted new Fuel pump
    Fitted genuine VW ARB drop links
     
    28th April 2017
    Suspension overhaul:
    Front top mounts replaced
    Eibach springs all round
    Tracking and Alignment done
     
    21st May 2017
    Cylinder head rebuild:
    KR head - ported and flowed
    Head gasket
    Oil valve stem seals
    Valves ground and seated
    Rocker cover seals
    New head bolts
    New timing chain
    New camshaft seal
    New coolant flange/seal
    Oil changed (144,000)
  3. Bfstrachan

    Part 3

    By Bfstrachan,

    5th May 2016
    Replacement sunroof headlining panel cleaned and fitted
    Headlining replaced with new foam strips
    Made a cup holder to fit in rear ashtray
     
    29th May 2016
    Fitted standard manifold and down pipe (from a 33,000 mile car)
    Fitted new exhaust gaskets
    New exhaust manifold brass nuts
    Fitted stainless exhaust
    Fabricated a flexi with twin hangers to join down pipe to centre section and make a better fitting system
    Poly hangers
    Fitted radiator cover and holding bracket
     
    1st June 2016
    Removed all glue residue from disintegrated under bonnet soundproofing
    Rubbed down all rust and bubbling
    Primed and sprayed treated areas
    Fitted new under bonnet soundproofing
     
    21st June 2016
    Replaced the tailgate seal
    Replaced the nearside outer window scraper seal
    Fitted new pedal rubbers (including throttle)
    Fitted new boot strut (nearside)
     
    4th July 2016
    Replaced the front drivers headlamp lens
    Replaced the passenger fog lamp
    Replaced the centre air vents
     
    21st July 2016
    Fitted Audi TT window wipers
     
    6th September 2016
    2.0 16v 9a engine
    Degreased and sanded back
    Bottom end painted black
     
    3rd November 2016
    2.0 16v stripped cylinder head
    New tappets/followers fitted
    New set of 17" KAHN alloys/Goodrich tyres
    Roof sanded back and resprayed
    Nearside resprayed
    Rust removed and repaired Around windscreen
    Nearside sill welding repair
     
    11th November 2016
    KR cams fitted
    New timing chain
    New timing belt and tensioner
    New oil pump
    New oil pump baffle plate
    New sump seal
    New camshaft seal
     
    12th November 2016
    New Bosch metering head
    New stainless fuel leads
    Refurbed fuel distributor
    New Bosch injectors
    New banjo fuel fittings
    New metering head seal
  4. Bfstrachan

    Part 2

    By Bfstrachan,

    11th November 2015
    Replaced all windscreen scuttle trim and blower box cover
    Fitted passenger under dash shelf
    Fitted drivers side under dash fuse box cover
     
    15th November 2015
    Fitted new injector seals
    Sprayed radiator cover plate
    Degreased the head while manifold was off
    New inlet manifold gasket
    Throttle body cleaned
    Refurbished 50mm inlet manifold fitted
     
    23rd November 2015
    Changed front and rear shocks to Bilstein B4's
    Changed front and rear springs eibach 30mm lowered
    New Ashley 4 branch manifold - issues clearing steering rack...
     
    25th November 2015
    Tracking/Alignment done - both front wheels out due to previous track rod replacement
     
    26th November 2015
    New genuine Febi front engine mount
    Stripped and painted fan housing
    Fitted stainless VR6 exhaust backbox
     
    2nd December 2015
    New rear engine mount - genuine Febi part
    To resolve 4branch hitting steering rack - 10mm spacer between rear mount and engine bracket.
     
    15th December 2015
    Fitted new powerflex exhaust hangers
    Fitted VR6 3 Spoke steering wheel
     
    28th December 2015
    Replaced the rear parcel shelf with uncut one
     
    21st January 2016
    Replaced new Radiator
    Replaced new steering pump
    Replaced new alternator
    Replaced new water pump
    Replaced thermostat & flange
    Fitted new coolant hoses and clips
    New auxiliary belts
    New coolant
    New oil cooler
    New oil filter
    Changed oil (143,000)
     
    23rd January 2016
    Replaced both fog lamps and indicator lenses
     
    27th January 2016
    Stripped out dash to replace heater matrix - quality 'Valeo' replacement
    Refurbished the heater box - all stripped and cleaned with all new seals
    New foam on all vent flaps - old foam disintegrated!
    New blower motor fitted
     
    8th February 2016
    Replaced bonnet earth strap
    Replaced rocker cover earth strap
    New scuttle blower guard seal
    New windscreen outer seal
    Replaced heater control panel
     
    9th February 2016
    Front dash "pioneer' speakers
     
    15th February 2016
    Fitted new rear drivers side brake calliper
    Renewed both handbrake cables
     
    17th February 2016
    Replaced centre trim - handbrake trim, gearstick trim, rear trim
    Fitted new braided rear brake hoses
     
    19th February 2016
    Bled brakes
    New FEBI locking wheel nuts
    Replaced instrument panel: reading 138,100 miles - old reading 143,000
     
    20th February 2016
    Resolved spoiler issue - now works!
    Resolved MFA all working now :)
     
    26th February 2016
    Replaced vacuum lines with silicone hoses
    New cylinder head coolant flange and seal
     
    15th March 2016
    Repaired the drivers bolster with new foam
     
    17th March 2016
    Upgraded front brakes to 280mm brembo discs and Lucas 54 callipers
    Fitted green stuff front brake pads
    Fitted new braided front brake hoses
     
    21st March 2016
    Fitted rear "Hella" smoked lights
    Fitted hose clips to engine breather hoses
    Refurbished the alloys "gloss black"
    Fitted New seal for idle adjust screw
    Sprayed rear Corrado badge gloss black
     
    22nd March 2016
    Fitted new Ignition Coil
    Cleaned the electrical connectors
    New alpine front door speakers
     
    25th March 2016
    Drained and replaced gearbox oil
     
    14th April 2016
    Fitted repair panel around fuel filler cap.
    Offside front wing, door, pillars and quarter panel re spray.
     
    16th April 2016
    Fitted 50mm forint splitter/valance to stop clearance issues.
     
    22nd April 2016
    Stripped head lining and sunroof panel
    Fitted new antenna seal and whip part.
     
    26th April 2016
    Replaced sunroof seal with genuine VW one
    Cleaned headlining with enzyme odour eater
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