bristolbaron

Hi Everyone.. Before this goes even further into a 'don't break it' thread I want to add my 2p's worth, as it was originally my car. I bought the car in 2005 and my build thread can be found HERE Rich bought the car from me earlier this year, with big plans for it. I'd owned it for 6 years and from the thread you can see i turned it from a sorry state to a trophy winner. When I sold it, I knew the car was worth more in parts because of what I spent on it, however I wanted it to stay complete. Rich bought it aware of the rust around the windscreen [probably due to insurance paint job] however we were both unaware of the other issues body wise. Knowing what he knows now, and with the misfortune of spending the extra he has on engine work, I definitely would have broken it. He was good enough to have contacted me before this thread went up so it wasn't a surprise the car was coming to an end. What I'm trying to say is the decision is logical, and with the time, money and effort that I've put into it, if I don't resent it then no one else should. I'm very sad this car is coming to an end, but if it can help keep others on the road then that's as good as it's gonna get :( Baz

Weekend bump!

how big a job it is to replace the cam to cam timing chain on the 2.0 head? The problem sounds like the chain has stretched / gone slack, but i don't know if this could also be down to worn gears on the cams? I also don't really know what i'm talking about which make the job twice as hard! Cheers Baz

Teledials and all adaptors now sold! Interior and Futuras must go!!

Bump! Deal pending on teledials.. everything else still available!

ive got a tyvek medium cover - halfords used to sell them, theyre excellent!

dammit.. i was wondering how long to leave it before posting a happy christmas message and now ive been beaten to it. seasons greetings everyone.

well the moonroof is still in the car so thats not available!

The cars long gone, however I didn't get either of these with it so they might still be available. Cheers Baz

Yokos should stretch ok, cheaper tyres tend to be chunkier as you've found.. Pirellis are good too..

Amazing.. So it sounds like I literally just need a gasket set and cam belt and im good to go?

beastie4126‎ Doesn't really qualify as a 'seller' as he gave the items away! Top bloke, unbelievable amount of FREE items, which will go to good use towards my car and helping teach bodywork and prep to others. Thank you very very much.

I recently bought an early 16v, which has had a later 2.0 engine fitted at some point in its life. The engine is now making some funny noises, which i believe is down to the cam to cam chain/pulley being worn. I have just collected a 1.8 16v head and was thinking about refitting it, keeping the 2.0 bottom end. In order to do so I need to find out/confirm the following: [apologies if i show my stupidity!] Are the cam pulleys the same? If not which would i use? If they're different which cam belt would i use? Are the headgaskets the same? If not which would i use? I only currently have the manifold/throttle body from the 2.0 - Would I be better sourcing KR items? Is it good practice to change the waterpump at the same time or not relevant? The important factor is to have the car running for as little outlay as possible, however if sourcing the KR manifold etc would mean a significantly better engine i'd do it.. Cheers Baz

I've got a massive amount of articles that I need to get round to scanning but never seem to have the time to do.. I'd be happy to post them to a mod or long standing member to do if they were interested as long as I knew I was going to get them back! Perhaps something could be arranged to fit in with the RR day?

Bumpage! Added my OZ Futuras and sold a set of adaptors!

I fitted a set of 996 rears [same as ibiza cupra 305mm's] which went fine under d90's.. Theres bags of room under em.

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Enough for 5 cars..

Cool runnings.. I'll get up to the garage ASAP and pm you re payment once they're off.. Cheers Baz

Tell me more about the wheels!

I have no idea on age.. They came with the teledials! They stopped making them at the end of 2007, so will be 4 years plus. They have been garages stored when not in track use.

Yes they come with the bolts and then you use your bolts into the adaptors..

nope. it's the height.. you're adding 45/46mm to the wheel diameter.. so even though the 205's would fit width wise you end up with a 5cm difference in wheel height if you used the tyres you have! Sell the 4 tyres the wheels come with and a pair of your 195/45's and buy some 205/45's.

they're sized to fit mk4 platform so will be too big on the corrado.. they'd be pretty easy to sell on as part worns though. you'd really want something like 195/45's on the front and 205/45's or 215/45's on the rear.. hopefully the wheels are cheap?

i think the price is already pretty reasonable.. £135 posted?