Scotts of Sloane Square "Carry on" Campaign

[JonnyVW 0]

Just went through all 20 pages. Hats off to you mate. Wasn't a fan of the Campaign interior at first but love it now!!!

 

Love your dedication...need to apply some of that to my C.

 

Looking forward to the engine bay updates....

[Butterfly 0]

I was going to enquire about a new dipstick tube at VW. Bet you'll know if they're obsolete or not ?

 

They weren't obsolete 2 years ago when his engine bay work was done... can't say for now though.

[James. 9]

I was going to enquire about a new dipstick tube at VW. Bet you'll know if they're obsolete or not ?

 

They weren't obsolete 2 years ago when his engine bay work was done... can't say for now though.

 

Been to VW today for a few bits. Dip stick tube still available: £20 plus vat. Think I'll paint it for now and if it offends me then purchase a new one.

 

Struggled with a part number for the alu heat shield. It sits behind the manifold and protects the brake lines. About A4 sized. Anybody have a clue ?

[RW1 0]

Struggled with a part number for the alu heat shield. It sits behind the manifold and protects the brake lines. About A4 sized. Anybody have a clue ?

 

Its 536 803 312A

 

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[James. 9]

Its 536 803 312A

 

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Thank you oh kind oracle. I found the three to choose from along with the exploded diagram but it didn't look quite right. Either way the parts obsolete so another for the (ever increasing) refurb pile !

[RW1 0]

I don't that will get taken up as "536" means its UK/Japan rhd.

 

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[Pat_McCrotch 0]

Thank you oh kind oracle. I found the three to choose from along with the exploded diagram but it didn't look quite right. Either way the parts obsolete so another for the (ever increasing) refurb pile !

 

81.36 euros at Classic Parts if you can't do anything with it.

[RW1 0]

Interesting Pat as its not offered by Germany.

 

Just test some other parts that I know Germany aren't being made/sold and they show as part and price.

 

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[Pat_McCrotch 0]

There's a girl called Laura who seems quite helpful. Can drop her an email about it if you want James?

 

There used to only be about five 536 parts on there last year but they seem to have got allot more on there recently. Could be that it's in production?

[RW1 0]

Old VW(UK) MK stock is my guess.

 

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[James. 9]

The last price on the system is £77 plus the vat. Thanks for the offer. I'll see how I get on with a refurb, as with a bit of patience it should turn out okay.

Seems that every time I visit the dealer for a part that

I expect to be dear, it's cheap, and vice versa.

Just bought some disc brake shields and they were £6 each !

[James. 9]

This weeks update is brought to you in association with the letters P + C.

 

More importantly, Powder Coating

 

Had a raft of the underside stripped back and powder coated in satin black. All carried out c/o Ian and his team at North west powder coating in Chorley. Belting set of chaps. Affordable, did exactly what I wanted and quick to boot.

Going back with the rest of the brakes and other trinkets in a few weeks.

Here's the website (can't recommend them enough): http://www.northwestpowdercoating.co.uk

Powder coat porn for those who get off on this kind of thing:

In the mean time, off to fit some bolts and rubbers.

Edited July 24, 2023 by James.

[C5 OEM 0]

nice work mate

[James. 9]

Cheers Andy.

 

Just given the manifold a second coat (just before the compressor packed up). So I'll have to borrow one from work next week for all the other bits.

Really happy with the finish.

[G60MAT 0]

Epic work, very nice indeed! :)

[Butterfly 0]

I've gone all funny :)

If you need any tips on how to get the new bushes in the front engine support cross mount give us a shout. Kip can do it with his eyes shut in about 3mins a bush ;)

[OSV 0]

fresh, nice understated original style finish:thumbleft:

[James. 9]

I've gone all funny :)

If you need any tips on how to get the new bushes in the front engine support cross mount give us a shout. Kip can do it with his eyes shut in about 3mins a bush ;)

 

Thanks Judith

 

They had that effect on me also. I remember seeing a "how to" in either yours or Pauls thread. Think I can remember how to do it but would you be a good egg and send me a link if you can find it please.

 

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Epic work, very nice indeed! :)

 

Cheers. Never thought I'd have the word "Epic" set against my efforts. Very kind, thanks.

 

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fresh, nice understated original style finish:thumbleft:

 

No other way for this old girl. If the finish is half as good as yours, I won't be doing too bad. Thank you.

Edited September 2, 2011 by James.

[Campaign 0]

Good to see this is going well :)

[James. 9]

Good to see this is going well :)

 

Slowly. Very slowly infact Jeremy. But well indeed.

[Pat_McCrotch 0]

 

Looking good! :)

[CazzaVR 0]

Kip can do it with his eyes shut in about 3mins a bush ;)

 

He's a one, that Kip!

[ChrisL 18]

Cheers Andy.

 

Just given the manifold a second coat (just before the compressor packed up). So I'll have to borrow one from work next week for all the other bits.

Really happy with the finish.

 

Excuse my ignorance, is the manifold painted or shotblasted?

[James. 9]

Painted.

 

With this ere stuff:

 

http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-paint/eastwood-aluma-blast-paint.html

[Big Adam 0]

look lush them james, were you take them? mite take mine one day, but think ill stay with the rat look for now!