robrado974

I thought these just popped off ? . I'm sure I had one missing and I got one off a mate . I just pushed it on .

It's getting there James . I'm hoping the parts I ordered will be here by Sunday , the nights are drawing in and it's getting wetter , if that's possible lol . I will be able to fit the straps and lower the car back down off the stands then . Yeah I do like nice new parts Graham . Lovely to get rid of the rusty stuff .

I wish it was the home stretch Sean . Once the underneath is done , the front seats and cards need some tlc . I also have some small rust scabs in a couple of places , so a few panels will need re painting . But I will get there .

Afternoon all . I'm looking for some caps to replace the compomotive set I have . I've lost one and another is only just sat in place , not a great fit really . Has any body found a set of VW caps that fit that they can recommend to me ? . Thanks Rob

Top bloke !

Thanks again gents , it's great to get support on here , when your doing a job like this . I'm glad I'm doing it in stages , I'm not sure how long it will be before I get the urge to drive it lol .

Looks like your on the home straight Jim . Looking great . I use the black butty tape at work too , what do you do ? .

Thanks chaps . Easy pops , I was lucky that the rad support was in fair condition to start with , the one on my car is shot . Rog , always welcome mate , bring ya tool kit ! .

Well done mate , looks great so far .

Thanks mate , it's going to take time , but it will get done in the end .

Thanks Mic . I'm committed now , there's no going back , it's getting done once and done correctly .

Well its the end of the summer , not that i drove the car much anyway. Ive come to a decision to take the car off the road and start replacing parts that are long over due . The problem ive always had is i never want to not be able to drive it !. Once you start a big job , your into it and thats that , you cant wake up on a bright sunday morning and jump in for a drive . But after seeing so many refurbs going on on here ,which are great inspiration , i thought no , thats it take it off the road and finish the car . It will be done in stages and not all at once ,like most of us im not made of money . So the underside is the first job to tackle . With the rear bumper removed , i was pleasantly surprised at the condition of the car . Bar a few cobwebs its A1 . Armed with a screwdriver and a hoover i scraped the inside of where the bumper irons sit and removed a small amount of dirt and hoovered it out , i then cleaned it . I then masked the outside areas and sprayed underseal into the hole . Its all nicely sealed in there now . I have also supported the petrol tank and removed the straps . I purchased the stainless steel set of straps, Five new bolts and the bracket from Ebay , so it all should be back on by next sunday . Not much but its a start . Just need those last few parts so i have everything to replace underneath . Just some pics of the work so far . Although i sent the rear beam to be dipped , blasted and powder coated , i could not afford to send the rad support , so i stripped it my self and gave it five coats of Hammerite . I think the pics speak for themselves I'm very pleased with the finish . So the next stage is more saving for the last bits . I ripped everything from the shed , all the new parts and refurbed bits , its now under the bed in the spare room and the wardrobe is full , you could not move in the shed for parts ! , its amazing what you collect in eight years and forget about .

My kids are eleven and fourteen. We still build stuff with Lego . One of the greatest toys invented in my opinion .

Yes mate . £39.99 and the oem set is £76.00.

Thanks gents . I knew it was a 70 litre , but I'm sure some of the ads stated vr6 but the litre size differed ? . Thanks for the info , I like the stainless set and will order them . Many thanks Rob

I'm refurbing the underside of my VR . I have ordered a new set of brackets and bolts . Looking on ebay they have genuine oem straps for £76.00 and also a stainless steel set for £39.00 . The tank sizes say VR6 but the litres vary , I'm a bit confused , I don't want to buy a set that doesn't fit . Also the stainless set looks straight ? No curves ? . Has anybody bought a set that could point me in the right direction please . Many thanks , Rob . Edit , mine is a 92 VR , I don't think the tank is any different to a late model .

These look a bit pitted . Or is it just the pics ? . If they are in top condition , I will take them please . Rob

Thanks Delfinis , much appreciated . Rob

Am I right in thinking there is only one ? . This being the one that sits at the back of the tank , with the double strap . I'm going to order the stainless straps and bracket from ebay later . Many thanks Rob .

Welcome along . Get some pics up . The forum is a great place to be .

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I never knew you lived not to far away Delfinis

Well done for doing this work , looking great so far !.

A truly lovely car .

My bad , didn't read it properly .