Sonicriot13 0 Posted February 25, 2010 Cheers caz, but I'm not gonna be satisfied until it's running spot on. It's really bugging me what it could be and I just want to sort it but it's gonna be a couple of weeks before I can get another day on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted March 20, 2010 Sorry I haven't been on here for ages. I've been so busy at work with the plate change and just general busyness that I haven't got around to updating this thread. The running issue is now sorted! :clap: :clap: :clap: It was the CO pot. Replaced it and it's an entire world better. :D No more choking and stuttering and horrendous fumes coming out of the back. Just need to get the timing light on it again to give it a little tweak. Tried it with the running issues and it wasn't running smooth enough to get an accurate reading, the engine was moving too much! :lol: Got a few little pieces to do, like the rear flexi hoses for the brakes, and then I can MOT it. :cheers: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dukest 0 Posted March 20, 2010 ehhhxxssellent :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slimg60 0 Posted March 20, 2010 Quality, I bet you cant wait :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted March 20, 2010 I just can't wait to take it out on the open road for the first time. Just needs a good blast. The petrol in it must be old as f*ck by now which probably isn't helping much. It's just been crazy. I can't believe how long I've been working on this car now! :nuts: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted March 21, 2010 Good work! Almost there buddy!!! But I've completely and utterly run out of money now! :lol: Just thinking about what I can sell to fund the tax and insurance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted March 21, 2010 Good work! Almost there buddy!!! But I've completely and utterly run out of money now! :lol: Just thinking about what I can sell to fund the tax and insurance. Your arse, to me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted March 21, 2010 Good work! Almost there buddy!!! But I've completely and utterly run out of money now! :lol: Just thinking about what I can sell to fund the tax and insurance. Your arse, to me? In your dreams mate. You couldn't afford an ass like mine. :norty: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted March 21, 2010 using a ramp and a proper workshop sure does speed up things dont it? :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted March 21, 2010 using a ramp and a proper workshop sure does speed up things dont it? :clap: Sure does mate. Not having to roll around on the floor and having access to every tool you could ever want is awesome. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted March 21, 2010 do they still have special tools from back in the day corrados were new? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted March 21, 2010 do they still have special tools from back in the day corrados were new? Yep, dug them all out of our parts department. 8) A couple of our techs have been with VW so long they remember doing pre-delivery inspections on Corrados back in the day. I'm so jealous they got to drive them when they were brand new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted March 21, 2010 do they still have special tools from back in the day corrados were new? Yep, dug them all out of our parts department. 8) A couple of our techs have been with VW so long they remember doing pre-delivery inspections on Corrados back in the day. I'm so jealous they got to drive them when they were brand new. that sounds like heaven mate :luvlove: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted March 21, 2010 i'm excited for you joe, especially now the better weather is here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted March 22, 2010 Yikes! Cheers Ollie, we really need to hook up at some point. We should be having another Northgate meet soon when we get around to organising it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted March 22, 2010 Yikes! Cheers Ollie, we really need to hook up at some point. We should be having another Northgate meet soon when we get around to organising it! Must get along to a Northgate meet one day.. just to see how much of a fat git Supercharged is when there's free food around ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted March 22, 2010 Yikes! Cheers Ollie, we really need to hook up at some point. We should be having another Northgate meet soon when we get around to organising it! Must get along to a Northgate meet one day.. just to see how much of a fat git Supercharged is when there's free food around ;) You've never seen anything like it mate. Every time you see him he's eating another burger! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted March 23, 2010 Did you say burger? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted March 23, 2010 Did you say burger? Oh, Christ, off he goes again.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted March 23, 2010 Burger me! I'll get my coat.................. :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted March 23, 2010 Did you say burger? Toady, that's burger not bugger.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted March 28, 2010 What if it doesn't pass? I'm feeling insecure today. I'm thinking of all the things that might cause it to fail. Just think though. If it passes it'll be at the AGM next week after all. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted March 28, 2010 I watched the testers going over my own car for it's first MOT since it's rebuild. It was painful. All worked out nicely though. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted March 28, 2010 I'm scared. :shaking: I really want it to pass but I just know there's gonna be some big thing that's wrong. I think it was a bad idea to get work to do it after all. I'll be able to see it on the ramp from my desk as we have big windows into the workshop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites