Philuk 0 Posted January 30, 2015 The cylinder head on mine keeps reacting for no reason, it was sprayed with brake cleaner and then wire wheels and it just bubbles up every time! I'm hoping its hidden because I don't think I can do it again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted January 30, 2015 Really sucks doesent it lol one step forward three steps back I used the same paint on the head as you so dont know why it would do that maybe use some thinners to degrease maybe ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 30, 2015 Maybe give it a wash and scrub over with apc then rinse with fresh water. I did my block with vht enamel and it went on fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted January 31, 2015 I might have some aluminium high temp paint in the garage that I did my head and gearbox with if its any good to you Matt? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted January 31, 2015 Iv done mine sean its phil thats having the problem with the paint , cheers chris iv got loads of vht stuff in the garage already though from doing all my bits ! Need a drive shaft puller or something though if you have that , either that or the incredible hulk !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted January 31, 2015 Wicked crackle finish on the Shrek, good work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted February 1, 2015 Cheers kev , finally got round to boxing my throttle body up for the guy who ports them so that should be here next weekend aswell im looking forward to seeing if that makes a difference and the gearbox is of to stealth on the 14th for vince to drop in the final drive :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil20vtc 0 Posted February 1, 2015 Great work so far mate bet you can't till she's on the road again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted February 1, 2015 Cheers mr cabbage your right though im dying to get back out and give it some beans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted February 17, 2015 Few bits more on the car , dropped the gear box off at stealth last saturday so that will be ready to pick up on the rolling road day ( looking forward to rr day ) vince is putting in the 3.68 final drive and new bearings The throttle body has been sent off to be ported 2mm and a larger butterfly fitted Been rewrapping the looms in the engine bay as there well manky and i also decided to paint the chassis legs as tbh they had more rust than i thought and scraches !! So all wax was removed and them i removed any rust and recovered it with an overpaintable sealer and then etched everything else before applying the yellow high build and then the dragon green and laquer Pics are always best [ATTACH]80927[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]80928[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]80929[/ATTACH] Other side [ATTACH]80930[/ATTACH] Proper manky this side it was [ATTACH]80931[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]80932[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]80933[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]80934[/ATTACH] Still needs the green on as i ran out of paint so will do that friday Also managed to fit the rear bumper and take the exhaust of ready for the techtonics system onces its been made up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted February 17, 2015 awesome mate. ive made my mind up about whipping engine out next year :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted February 17, 2015 Ooo little winter sprayzee's for adriana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 17, 2015 Haha Chris, one summer having a play, then pulling it all back out again! :lol: Stop stalling Matt, get that lump back in and get it back on the road! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted February 17, 2015 nice legs matt!!! Ohh leg envy then eh Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted February 17, 2015 Haha chris is jealous of my sleek Sexy legs Engine will be built this weekend sean iv been away so only on the car at weekends , but only have the looms to wrap and that chassis leg to paint up and then the engine can go back in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted February 17, 2015 Looking good Matt, is that fizzy tins or from a gun? decent job either way! I think your gonna beat me back to the road ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted February 17, 2015 Ta phil , fizzy cans haha never heard that one ! But yes they are mate and i dunno im not trying to beat you haha promise , although not rushing i really do want it back on the road Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted February 18, 2015 Haha Chris, one summer having a play, then pulling it all back out again! :lol: Stop stalling Matt, get that lump back in and get it back on the road! Nah this time I'll just get cracking in winter. Need my moneys worth out of it now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted February 18, 2015 nice legs matt!!! Ohh leg envy then eh Chris Yeah he has been sending provocative pics on my phone :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted February 18, 2015 Nice tidy up of the chassis legs ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted February 19, 2015 Yeah he has been sending provocative pics on my phone :) Haha dont tell everyone for god sake Cheers hairy ill be hopefully finishing off the bay on friday as it looks like iv got the day off wich is very helpfull Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted March 10, 2015 Ok so lots is happening and ill try to keep it up to date Iv finished off the engine bay now , i sprayed both sides and iv now re wrapped all the engine bay looms and cleaned the full back of the bay How about a before and after ? [ATTACH]81077[/ATTACH] Really really manky [ATTACH]81078[/ATTACH] Much better and really pleased New expansion chamber and jodie did a cracking job of cleaning up the washer bottle :) Also cleaned all the power steering and put the new battery back in [ATTACH]81079[/ATTACH] On the engine side of things iv owe a massive massive thanks to chris fuzz and chris vaghag for the weekend we built the engine and i couldnt have done it without them both so thanks so much The engine was stripped New mk4 head gasket Fully rebuilt head New ina lifters Schrick 268's cams Full new chains and tensioners with mk4 springy bolt and mk4 bananna rail thing Some pics from a belting weekend and some that sums up the sense of humer haha [ATTACH]81081[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]81082[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]81083[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]81084[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]81085[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]81086[/ATTACH] Fuzzys vr6 timing chain bling [ATTACH]81087[/ATTACH] New in fashion [ATTACH]81088[/ATTACH] Lightend flywheel and a new sachs clutch went on aswell with a new release arm and bearing Thanks again boys was a great weekend Picked the gearbox up from stealth with the new final drive in and my mt90 oil has turned up All mates up nice [ATTACH]81080[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]81089[/ATTACH] Attached the spals to the rad and had the rad pressure checked and all is good Finally got the engine back in and on its mounts Drive shafts are done up and manifold is back on Power steering is connected up Rocker is on just need to change the gasket for the right one Gearbox is connected up Lower manifold is on so all is good Some new single point audi tt spark plugs are on order for weekend and my exhaust is ready to pic up so will post some picks of that at weekend Rather large update i know but its finally getting there Redborbet of the forum over and out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 10, 2015 Some good looking mechanics there. Ding dong!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 10, 2015 Top work Matt! I heard you carried the other two................... :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted March 10, 2015 That photo will stay with me for life it always makes me giigle like a little girl Sean they deffo carried me ! Couldnt have done it without them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
