robrado974 1 Posted April 18, 2014 Lovely , stunning . Well done that man . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axcel01uk 0 Posted April 18, 2014 wow truly amazing, what a top job. if only I had the know how and guts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted April 18, 2014 I wish I had the space to do it . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted April 18, 2014 Ooooo I've got some engine bay competition :thumbleft: In all seriousness it's alot cleaner than mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted April 18, 2014 Wow that is some fantastic work, and attention to detail is amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted April 18, 2014 Awesome work Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaiser7 10 Posted April 18, 2014 Wow!! this is the standard we should be aiming for. Can't wait to see it finished,keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted April 19, 2014 Where did you find the battery jacket? Is it a standard thing or did you find it elsewhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1Campaign 0 Posted April 19, 2014 Absolutely amazing work bud! Expect an offer if I ever win the lottery! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted April 19, 2014 Cheers Guys! appreciate the compliments. THe battery cover was on the car when I got it, I just assumed they were standard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted April 19, 2014 Where did you find the battery jacket? Is it a standard thing or did you find it elsewhere? Yeah Sean you can get a VW battery jacket not available anymore I believe I have a BMW one on my Battery check out ebay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted April 19, 2014 Cheers James, I'll go have a look! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 20, 2014 I got mine from a mk3 Golf. Much more available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted April 22, 2014 Another good night on the car, its now like this: And my painted gearbox all covered by wiring and water hoses! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted April 22, 2014 The only thing I never cleaned up when I rebuilt everything on mine was the starter motor and to be honest, you'll never know as everything down there is so covered up by pipes and wires! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted April 23, 2014 Superb! Really does look pristine. I remember when I tried to make my engine bay look tidier in the 16v. Forgot the put the oil cap back on after, covering the whole bay in the stuff! Be careful :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted April 24, 2014 Well I think I officially have a problem... cleaned the cat heat sheild last night But then I'm looking at the cat thinking how grubby and rusty it looked, so I had a quick go with the wire wheel and then an hour later Shame only the MOT man will ever see it..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted April 24, 2014 Haha! You've officially got a problem mate, Pristineitis! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted April 24, 2014 Never fails to amaze me just what can be achieved with elbow grease though. Never thought I'd compliment someone on the condition of their catalytic converter but... looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted April 24, 2014 You could eat your dinner off of that ! . Amazingly clean . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 24, 2014 It'll be rusty and filthy again in six months though! I too have got carried away with,the wire wheel a few times! That and cleaning with petrol, which could pose a problem on start up............ Meh, I've got 30 litres of the stuff contaminated with diesel from the SECOND time the missus filled the TID up with petrol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted April 27, 2014 Well another weekend spent under the Corrado, but finally today it took its first breath of fuel since September and fired into life!! Started with no problems and got everything back together. it was raining but managed to drive it forwards and backwards a little in the garage to check the gears. The only thing i would say is the clutch feels really light and there is a fair amount of travel on the brake pedal but I havent driven it for a long time and when your used to newer cars its hard to say if its normal or not! Might get the garage to check it out. So its going to the garage for tracking / camber setting this week and then a good clean for Sunday! Oh and tyres fitted to the RS's so these need to go on too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted April 28, 2014 Good news indeed, bet you were apprehensive about turning the key.. I don't think there is a comment i can make on the work standard that hasn't been said already.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted April 28, 2014 Nice to see you've been keeping up with this! Good work! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted April 28, 2014 Roll on sunday, just booked a hotel for night before.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
