Rams

Thanks for those, I've been playing snooker tonight and had a think about the head situation and I will probably proceed and install the kit and build the spare obd2 AAA 2.8 block and obd2 big valve head over the next few months and really make them as good as can be. So for now, hope the spacer kit will last on my engine which all seems healthy and I will install the 263's.

Hey, that's where I've gone, dealing with Jason. The plan was to use Johns BV head, well to strip it for the bigger valves etc and use my obd2 head which has the extra oil drain off point and have that machined to fit the bigger valves. We checked the specs on AAA and ABV and other than the additional oil drain off the sizes are exactly the same. He didnt want to get involved in aftermarket/modified items, so i said i would source them all and he would do the work required. Seemed like decent chaps...

So I took the tensioner off today as the new one arrived with Pulley as it had completely disintegrated. It now sounds smoother and took no time at all. Picked up the m8 bolt for removing the belt and glad it's done now. All the other coolant flanges and thermostats and seals arrived so that can all go on soon. After taking my obd2 head down to have the big valves etc machined to fit from Johns spare head, I was told by the machine shop that the valves were standard size so I had to tell John that he was stitched up and it was indeed a standard head.. So I now need to find new valves and exhaust valves... Any ideas what the next size upgrades are and where I should be looking? I also bought an adaptor from Devils own to rig up my silicone inlet pipe so it's all now sorted. Should be here in next day or so. So it's one more pulley 90 mm awaiting delivery and once the head is done I will have all the stuff fitted. I'm wondering if I should just get the supercharger on and deal with the BV head and bottom end in one go rather than sticking the BV head and taking it all off again to replace the bottom end. Will see how impatient I get. Mot ran out on Sunday and did have her booked in for the Friday before but didn't want to chance the belt coming off and looking a bit embarrassed. I've got an indicator bulb out on front so will replace that in the morning and fingers crossed, she will fly through.

Hi there My inlet pipe for charger arrived today. Only took two and a half months! It's a rubber / silicone inlet and appears to have an additional outlet which I'm confused by as I asked for an obd2 inlet pipe as it doesn't run an isv. He says this rubber inlet is an upgrade but that doesn't sound right? Have I been sent the wrong part as I would rather not blank it off.... Anyone with obd2 can you show me your inlet pipe if running a Rotrex charger? There must be a difference on obd1 and 2 inlets as there are with standard setups. Does this look like an OBD1 inlet pipe to you?

That's very kind of you to offer Alex, I've sent another email today asking who he's sent it with and when am I likely to receive it...?? I just hope when it eventually arrives that its a straight fit as I've asked for the obd2 inlet pipe. Craig had to adapt his and his came from a late golf. My cupboards are bursting and the hinges so I've got to get this all done soon! Each day a new part arrives and just order a complete cooling set, pipe work, stat and new tensioner and pulley as well as new spare bearing. It only dawned on me that my temp gauge sits low and reading another recent thread it may appear that my thermostat isn't working correctly. The water pump is new when I did the chains. Alex, what oil did you use? I took advantage of an offer TPS had a while back and have a few Of the 10 /40 silver stuff. Mot runs out in 5 days so need to hope tensioner arrives in time. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the link, will try the site again as its under construction or I will call them tomorrow to see what they charge. Without it, I'm up a certain creek without a paddle.

Look great, very smart indeed

Just a few pics of some of the bits that will be fitted soon, the spacer kit arrived, head stud kit and still waiting on CCR but hoping next week these last few bits arrive. Only waited 2 months for oil and inlet pipe and they are out of stock for the 90 mm pulley. Engine should be out in the next couple of weeks and work will begin! Hoping it all goes smoothly. Must finish exhaust wrap!! Other than my tensioner pulley breaking today, not sure why it did but have ordered a new bearing and have a spare pulley that's part of the supercharger kit so I can get that fixed.

It didn't look too bad, bit darker towards edges.... I was too tired to look at it properly so will check it out later. Wonder if it was just brittle or the tensioner was at fault? The belt was last changed 2 years ago with a genuine one but its all coming out soon as the supercharger is being fitted in next couple of weeks so I will be using a different belt. Cheers

Just looking at google images and its maybe the tensioner pulley?

Hi all Took the rado to Swindon yesterday with the guys and started to hear a strange noise and then this morning, it sounded like belt slip or power steering. The noise went on the motorway and dropped off one of the guys and switched engine off. Then went to drop the other chap home and it sounded like power steering screech. Got home eventually and just popped the bonnet and found this plastic part which looks like part of a pulley. I don't recall seeing this piece resting at the bottom left near the rad so it must be related to my issue. Can someone confirm please?

Yes sure, I will ask the trimmer for it as he's got it at his workshop.... It's a good excuse for me to trim a spare hand brake handle as I've got one in leather and want one in alcantara so I can swap them over every once in a while. I'm going to do the same on the standard steering wheel. Alcantara for winter time! VAG-hag!! Long time.. How the devil? She's getting there, got a response from Mr S today and they've got me a good rate for sending the spacer kit and ARP head bolts. CCR said they don't know where my goods are and neither do the shipping company.... Sounds ominous to me but he says he's sending it out ASAP and I added to the order a new bottle of Rotrex oil and a larger pulley as the 80 maybe too small so I will keep that for later and will install the 90mm. I'll take both down to Vince just incase. Mocal oil cooler should be here any day from Vince, SP say 3 working days so if CCR deliver then I will have a full house! Still need to work out if I need a fuel regulator actually? I've got so much to work to do. Hopefully a few friends will lend a hand. My list is looking like as follows Change fuel pump/fitting kit Methanol Injection kit New fuel filter Engine oil filter. Mocal oil cooler Injectors 6 Branch manifold Remove/refit BV head Change head and rod bolts, head gasket and any other cooling components not yet previously changed. Spark plugs De cat pipe SP 263 Cams to install Samco hoses to install and inlet pipe etc Rotrex charger, bracket, pulley, oil cooler, cutting head for clearance, making hole wider where the silicone hose sits in place of carbon canister. Change polished rocker cover back to plastic and re paint. Convinced it was quieter with plastic one. New headlight loom when I send my bits to Kurzy. Mine has one but it looks naff. Remove front bumper Replace bonnet cable trumpets or as I understand its a complete kit. Remove dash and remove excess wires in loom. Sort interior light switch in door. New MOT. Replace gearbox with Quaife diff, lightened fly wheel Have no idea what she might produce on the rollers.... Never had a car on the rollers before. Will it feel like a completely different car after doing all these mods? At the moment, all that's been done is OBD2, Jetex exhaust with de cat and that's it.

This looks identical, it's not split and was fitted to Bobby's VR6 which is a late model. Its just the metal clip that's rusty and needs replaced.... Thanks for the picture showing the location

If Eibach strut brace for any reason doesn't transact, I would be happy to purchase it. Rams

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I think I have a set that I ordered then for the front splitter..... The metal clip on this one is rusty and can't see a hole in it but maybe its rusted over?

I always see a spray mist on the bonnet if its been raining which I assume comes from the belt spinning round and it always sounds a bit naff till the belts clean/dry so glad I picked this up. I've always thought that area was too exposed, more so as I don't have arch liners. I am not sure if the bolt / fixing is in with all the bits I picked up but perhaps I can order this separately. Thanks again for confirming.

Cheers for clearing that up

I think it is, I forget where it was exactly located but thought it covered the crank pulley upwards as that bit is exposed but not seen them before. Does your car have it? Wondering if it was fitted on American Corrado's only or if they are common in the UK?

I couldn't agree more! I will post the website link in a sec ---------- Post added at 3:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 3:35 PM ---------- http://www.p3cars.com

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It's part number VW WWO ZSB 191825250 A I purchased it off Bobby and he said they were rare and I know it covers the engine side but wondered if anyone else has one? Seems like a good idea for what it protects...

I have the spark plugs now, Devilsown Methanol dc30 progressive kit, been chasing CCR and Bill Wchimmel for the last couple of bits I need. Engine spacer and arp head bolts and the inlet pipe from CCR. Spoke to Vince and discussed dates etc for mapping and he's advised me to not put the green top injectors in but to bring them with me as it will just flood the engine, also to disconnect the fuse for the meth kit.... I ordered the mocal kit Vince sells and there's no stock so he's having one made which has a bolt extension, hoses and sandwich plate etc so that's one less thing to organise. Been wondering what to do..... I have a stripped OBD2 head and I have another big valve obd1 head which all appears sound. The valves look a bit dirty so wondering if I should just clean them all up and run with the obd1 BV head or use my obd2 head and have the work done on that using the valves etc from the obd1 if that makes sense? The obd1 I could remove valves and clean it all up and install and when I make the bottom end a forge setup, then use the obd2 with all the flow work done and see the obd1 BV head? The obd2 head has this extra little cut out for additional lubrication... See pic. The other question I have is will I need to order a new fuel regulator for mapping? The car the kit came from was using a webber one as he had the short runner so the standard 4 bar regulator was not used... Any ideas if I will need this? I also have to make the hole the carbon canister fits in larger so there's no fowling on the metal where the silicone hose will go down... A friend suggested a due grinder? But this is quite messy.... Bobby will give me the measurements of his hole, easy...... And I will have this done next week and sealed and will find suitable trim to cover the edge so when the engine rocks it's all safe. I am also looking into a boost gauge and after seeing this kind of set up below, going to contact them to see if they can make a one off design as I love design of the gauge and just blends in with the dash. When its off, you won't notice its there and never really been a fan of the pillar mount gauges.... They are not cheap mind you but hopefully they will be able to do something. Will I have to run the engine in if I use new components in the head or is it just the bottom end that you need to run in? Currently my inner arches are missing because the arches have been flared/rolled etc and where the filter and maf will be down in the bumper (driver side) I need some way of adapting the liner so I have the flap which has been mentioned in the F1 thread. Has anyone done anything similar? Maybe I can cut the flap bits off and modify it in some way? Regarding Rotrex oil, I have a nearly full bottle but will I need more? I've probably got 3 quarters of a bottle which bobby didn't use. Would the oil have a shelf life or am I just been over cautious? Any replies appreciated. Rams

Hope your well mate, be great to see you back!

Your reply is just the ticket I was looking for, very clear and informative. Your a gentleman. It's made me feel a lot better actually as part of my frustration was not knowing how to finish these last few bits so I can crack on now. Thanks again

Thanks Alex, appreciate the reply... The spacer kit SP sell, shall I opt for the 9.1? Will I then need to buy a stock head gasket or will this be all I need for that department? Would you know if I can put the sp263 cams in without any changes to valve clearance etc? Will that have a bearing if I use the spacer gasket or is all well to drop them in? I have just re read the forced thread and got to page 28 and been reading all day and decided to have a break and resume later. Chazzard had said something about timing and mapping around the cams and someone else mentioned expensive vernier pulleys and looking for clarification. I knew others had fitted them no problems but not sure if the spacer gasket changes things here or not? The pulley I got from Bobby was 80mm and now wondering if I can use the 4 inch TT maf with my setup? I bought all the hoses and silicone connections he had and lots of pictures before he took it all out. When I spoke to Christian at CCR he said they now do an upgraded inlet pipe, maybe it wasn't silicone but he said it was now an upgraded version. Quite sure he said it's not metal though, maybe I miss under-stood him but I've been waiting since middle of December and he replied last week saying its been sent and should receive it any day and that was 5 days ago so hoping next week it will arrive? I will buy the aqua mist kit on Monday as per your Recomendation, will attach a picture to make sure I'm getting the right one but selected the 300 to 400 HP. Would you agree this is the one to purchase? My mechanic is good with spanner work and fitted Craig's for him and as long as I can make his life as easy as possible with all the right bits and torque settings he will be fine and he did all my timing chains etc so knows his way around my engine. Regarding the mocal oil cooler, do I need the cooler and sandwich plate? Do you use the sandwich plate if you bypass the standard cooler? Bit unsure on that one? Any useful links to what you would recommend I buy? Pulley size, I will contact them and see what he says as soon as my bits arrive. I thought a few had run 80mm pulleys ok? Could I use it and change it if its not right or should I be fitting a larger one from the off set? I will order the head stud kit Monday so that can be ticked off. It's now really compression and the sp cams I want to fully get to grips on, if I go to 8.5 are you thinking it maybe a bit sluggish as I won't be able to take much boost till the engine has low comp pistons and rods etc? My engine is on 112k and did the chains and tensioners and water pump hydrolic lifters etc not long ago and the car hasn't seen many miles since then so banking on that being up together. I will be having a look at your thread, 400 ponies sound very nice indeed! The penny feels like its slowly dropping or should I say my pockets are nearly empty! Lol If I can run this setup for a year or something I should be able to develop the spare engine and saving for charge cooling, Pre rad and all the fruit so I can increase boost and have safety in the knowledge that the engine is capable.