Philuk 0 Posted March 23, 2015 I hate my shockers tho! I'm tempted just to brush paint them black lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted March 23, 2015 Very nice seeing all these parts all powdercoated and fitted . cant wait to finish mine . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted March 23, 2015 I've got some hub knuckles for sale if you fancy making some nice a shiney! ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted March 23, 2015 Thanks for the offer Phil , but ive already sorted some , they are painted and ready to fit . Kind regards Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted March 23, 2015 Ah well! Gotta try to sell them haven't I! :) Thanks for the comments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted March 27, 2015 So got the driver shafts and rocker cover back from powdercoat today and they have come out alright, shafts aren't spectacular but fit for the job, Chris sent me a new injector after I had a little error with one of mine, aswell I sent my gearbox end cap to be vapour blasted and zinc plates but it seems 20 years have been too much for it and holes have blown through it, fortunately they are available from the dealers still and not too expensive so I'll have to get one ordered! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 27, 2015 ooooooh shiney! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted March 29, 2015 Right! Injectors, wiring, rocker cover and inlet manifold are back on! I put the manifold on and then realised I had to put the wiring in for the injectors! Doh! This meant wrapping that piece of loom which I had left aside for a rainy day...... Today was that day! Fitted the serpentine belt and tensioner aswell! I'm sending my throttle body the new gearbox end cap and the bracket for the engine wiring to the vapor blasting to get it all nice and clean! Hopefully I will be putting the engine back in within the next couple of weeks! Exciting stuff! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted March 29, 2015 Nice work mate good to see its coming along it wont take long now and it will be in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted March 30, 2015 Looks amazing, i thought mine looked clean, starting to wish i'd painted a few more bits but oh well. One thing i don't like is using that fabric tape in the engine bay, not easy to keep clean and soaks up a bit of dampness and can turn white and crusty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted March 30, 2015 Yea I was slightly concerned about it but I wasn't sure what else to use tbh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted March 30, 2015 I use a non sticky loom tape, you just add a little bit of normal electrical tape at the end to stick it down. http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/348/category/68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zak 0 Posted March 30, 2015 nice work, nothing like an engine refresh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted March 31, 2015 That's what I'm hoping, I have got my new starter motor and new end cap for the gearbox, Im sending the throttle body to get vapour blasted and cleaned up so it should look like new :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted April 4, 2015 back tomorrow so going to reassemble and fit the front subframe, then its raedy for the engine to go back in ;D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted April 5, 2015 Big milestone there mate :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted April 5, 2015 Great news , looking forward to the pics Phil . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted April 5, 2015 So I'm here now! Can't get the bushes into the front crossmember so I'm mad! Done the inner joints on the driveahafts gonna put the boots on for the outer ones and do the joints once the shafts are going back on, repainted be end cap and that will be about that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted April 5, 2015 Can you not make a jig with a threaded bar or something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted April 5, 2015 Can you not make a jig with a threaded bar or something? And some 1/2 drive sockets or pieces of pipe, big washers etc? I think they recommend white grease for polybush lube? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted April 5, 2015 Just gonna get El to get them pressed in at work, it won't take 2 mins for them whereas it will take hours for me to Do it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 5, 2015 I had a nightmare doing this too Phil. In the end I just soaked them in oil, and used a large Screwdriver using the handle up against the bush and pulling the 'cough' shaft to pull the in. Awaits much sniggering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted April 5, 2015 They are tight as Phil ! It can be done without a press but there will be a lot of swearing and sweating ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted April 5, 2015 I figured for what pain and unnecessary swearing it would cause I'll get someone else to do it lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
