captainredeye 0 Posted June 12, 2015 Well finally it's passed the MOT today! Already done 50 miles just have another 950 to go to bed the engine in, shouldn't take to long then it's off for a remap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted June 12, 2015 Result, well done Ben! Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted June 12, 2015 :) :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainredeye 0 Posted June 13, 2015 As always another set back, the earth cable connecting to the battery has corroded almost completely through and started a little fire on the plastic covering, no real damage done though! Just to double check does the battery earth strap go to the gear box or the starter motor mounting point? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainredeye 0 Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) Had an auto electrician check the car over and replace the earth strap, no other faults were found and the car is now running sweet, the engine is loosening up and the only way I can describe it is that it revs a little more freely the more I use it. Have now clocked up 130 miles and should do another 60 going to Volksfest this weekend, I did notice the oil going up to 110 today which is about 10 higher than the old engine and did make me panic as I have been keeping under 3k revs, but from what I have read it's meant to be quite normal, one factor could be moving from magnatec To synta silver. Edited June 17, 2015 by captainredeye Dirty iPhone spell check writing words for I! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted June 17, 2015 My oil gets up to 110 at times , don't think it's a problem so long as it doesn't get any higher. Enjoy Volksfest! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainredeye 0 Posted June 17, 2015 Don't worry Daren it's my first weekend off in 7 months I plan to make the most of it! I will keep an eye on the oil it moved up and down from 102 to 110 so I think there is a couple of different variables with the new block but as long as it doesn't shoot up to silly temps I should be ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted June 17, 2015 Fresh engine nice enjoy volksfest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted June 17, 2015 Don't worry Daren it's my first weekend off in 7 months I plan to make the most of it! I will keep an eye on the oil it moved up and down from 102 to 110 so I think there is a couple of different variables with the new block but as long as it doesn't shoot up to silly temps I should be ok. I unfortunately can't make Volksfest this year but very much hope to be at Santa Pod in August:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainredeye 0 Posted June 17, 2015 Vw action is a couple of weeks early this year so the weather should be a little warmer than usual, might even try the drag strip out this year if I'm feeling brave, stealth racing is also about 20 miles from Santa pod so may go for a remap the morning before action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted June 17, 2015 Oh feck it, i'm hol then :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainredeye 0 Posted June 17, 2015 Going to post up at some point all the parts I have purchased to get the engine built, has been an interesting learning curve and costs do run away! Have had to source a lot of parts from lots of different places but have found partsbase.org a real useful website for part numbers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainredeye 0 Posted June 17, 2015 Bloody hell Daren! Will have to find another show for a catch up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted June 17, 2015 Bloody hell Daren! Will have to find another show for a catch up! Certainly will ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainredeye 0 Posted June 23, 2015 I have taken the c out for a trip today and managed to get the oil temp upto 100 just! Have noted each journey the temp has steadily been averaging a lower figure chatting to my dad we are going to put down to new components being a little tight and causing more heat from friction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted June 23, 2015 Well that could make sense, good news anyway. I'm thinking about GTi inters, 4 or 5th July, poss meet up ? They have camping too and of course the drag strip? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainredeye 0 Posted June 23, 2015 May be able to pop down for a day trip just had two weekends off so another may be pushing it I have to sort out my rota tomorrow so will try and sort something out, I'm now on 270 miles so any excuse to rack a few more up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainredeye 0 Posted June 25, 2015 Well after rebourbons advice strapped this on today, engine seems a little happier although I do wonder if it's all in my head...now 300 miles, 700 to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainredeye 0 Posted July 2, 2015 Coming home from work I had a large fallow deer run at me and caused this little mess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainredeye 0 Posted July 2, 2015 Would of helped with a photo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted July 2, 2015 Bummer. Happened to a guy at work and did the whole side of his eos like that. Can bet the deer didn't have any insurance or mot. Did it do a runner? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainredeye 0 Posted July 2, 2015 Yep the bloody thing was huge, came out of some tree at an angle normally they hesitate but this one showed no fear, strange as it was in day light and I was in a long row of traffic, bounced of the wing and darted back off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
