Philuk 0 Posted January 24, 2015 Swapped the arms around, put my new outer cvs into the hubs so I can roll it around without buggaring the new bearings. Just need to clean out the inside and I can get the carpets laid back in, need new alternator and when I've got the new inner joints I can start putting the driveshafts back together Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted January 24, 2015 Nice mate forgot to ask is it a hard job to have the hubs off and get the drive shafts fully out ?? I need to change my inner and outer cv boots really as there pretty worn to the point there about to chuck grease everywhere Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted January 24, 2015 The hubs are easy enough to get off, it's a case of taking out the bottom ball joint, track rod end and the two shocker bolts and they are out! I have the best tool in the world for removing the inner driveshaft bolts, a 1m long splined bit that reaches right into the gearbox, I've got the lovely job of refitting and greasing up crappy boots! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 25, 2015 I've always found it quicker and easier to remove the drive shaft completely. Saves the possibility of cocking up your steering geo too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 25, 2015 The hardest part is separating the drive shaft from hub if you ask me. It's a beast of a snug fit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted January 30, 2015 dunno if im gonna get to go to the car this weekend! got an alternator and powersteering pump now so i can continue to assemble the engine. I'm gonna clean up the power steering pipes i can so i dont have to buy new. will take them to a garage and see if they can clean them out for me to make sure there is no crap left in them :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted January 31, 2015 So with a miscalculation of when a show is I will a probably be back at the car tomorrow. Started to wrap all the loom and managed about 2 metres of it with a roll of tape! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted January 31, 2015 It probably didnt help that i turned up haha sorry dude next time ill help and talk at the same time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted February 1, 2015 Haha it's no problem mate! Nice to have someone different to talk to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted February 1, 2015 Wrapping the loom is very boring and tedious! We have managed to do a lot of it now but I've ran out of loom tape, I've ordered some more from ebay and just need to wait for it. Need to get some bolts for the alternator and then I can continue! The powdercoat on the bit for the power steering pump is a bit thick and I didn't have a file to clean it off so that cocked that up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted February 1, 2015 Looks good mate mine next seeing as though you have great exparience haha !! I got some of that scapa tape of ebay , there was one place that had it on offer for about 2.90 a roll and all the other shops was over 6 quid a roll !! I got some new windscreen washer hose aswell in some nice red silicone pipe instead of the clear that goes scabby horse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted February 1, 2015 Yea ive got the bodyshop to get rid of my jet so I'm gonna have to put some mk4 efforts onto my bonnet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted February 2, 2015 They the ones that sit under the bonnet instead of on top , never thought of that but could quite easily of done it , oh well bugger it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emu 0 Posted February 2, 2015 Nice work, love it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted February 2, 2015 Yea ive got the bodyshop to get rid of my jet so I'm gonna have to put some mk4 efforts onto my bonnet have you sized them up bud? thats the way im going to go too but not offered the mk4 jets up yet..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted February 2, 2015 Yea that's em Matt, and no I haven't offered them up yet! They're gonna have to fit now becusse I don't have any jets now haha! I'm very much a measure once cut once get a new piece of wood kinda person :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted February 2, 2015 Cool, let me know how you get on bud :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted February 2, 2015 Im keen to know as my "wood" is carbon fibre.... ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted February 2, 2015 Are you getting an swg cover? I've got one of those and mounted some fan spray type washer jets in there, can't remember what they were from but can get a picture if you want. Did get some mk4 ones you are welcome to but found these look a lot better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted February 2, 2015 Haha yea I'll try work it iut, I wasn't planning on getting a swg but I was going to try and make something out of a mk2 outfit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted February 3, 2015 Bought some new calipers today, no sign of the loom tape yet, gonna get some brake pipe and possibly start making the lines up at the weekend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted February 6, 2015 Tape has arrived, engine mount and some gaskets have turned up, some more bits at the dealership, need to paint my calipers and get them ready to go on, loads to do still Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted February 6, 2015 When's the eta? Coming to bug jam this year? Be like the good old days! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted February 8, 2015 Not are mate, hoping for it to see the road at some point this year, managed to get back there today and got some bits bolted onto the engine, finished wrapping. The loom and for some of the carpets back in with the underlay and sound deafening back in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
