CasperGTI Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Nice, But mines orange Thanks for all the commments, I just hope this thread helps people out who are wanting to do it or just dreaming about it...Im not concerned about power aslong as its above 200, im looking forward to seeing how the headwork and bottom end work gets me. But ill just be stoaked to get it back on the road for the summer to be honest.Ive never really done anyting this deep before, im learning every day, its awesome fun.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubsy Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 its all about having the minerals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Al, it was our conversation that made me go for orange....I really cant wait to start putting it back together now. I influence people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shteee Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 I influence people.Atleast you are a good influence. I get told constantly that im a bad influence on my mates. Whether its from slight racing, getting them far too drunk or making sure they take some hoe home i just cant win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 I have descided I am going to add you to the 'list' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 I have descided I am going to add you to the 'list' Who Shteeee? or me ? lol.I have a feeling I'm already on the Secret List... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Casper! Three month project is already further along than I am in 4 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hmmmm what is this list you speak of andi? Back at work now, looks like ill be forced to working eveingins and weekends again on the car. Oh well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 cam shaft tools should be in Wednesday, sadly we're open til 5pm if it helps!the orange is mental! strangely seems to suit it tho......... and its better painted than my factory ''oh-s**t-someone-wants-a-red-rocker-cover-and-we-only-got-silver-quick-get-a-red-rattle-can-and-spray-over-once'' job on my car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) No worries martin, im not in any rush at the moment for it... Prob come get it off you on sat if your in?Im so annoyed i droped a bolt on it, its only a miniscule chip, but it actually warrants me putting another coat of paint on it! becasue im that anal!your have to come see it on the way to no rice next month, gives you an insite in to the insides of your engine! Im only down the road..... well kind of!John Edited December 29, 2008 by CasperGTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 i'm not in on saturday, which is a refreshing change! i would love to pop-by and have a look-sie tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 No worries, your welcome.Ill give you a call tomorrow or something, see if i can make a dash for it on friday, if your in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 yep, i'm in friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Few little bits.. not much of an update.Painted the inlet manifoldPainted the engine mounts, polished bolts etc..Camshaft alignment tool arrived, Its needed to put the camshafts back in and align the VVT to the correct part of the camshaft, an expensive but necessary tool if you want to change the camshafts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomeAl Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Update: Helix Autosport "Race" clutch plate, cover assembly and release bearing now on order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Fairy Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 I officially diagnose you with OCD John The quality of this work just looks absolutely fecking awesome Bring on Charlys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomeAl Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Update: Helix Autosport "Race" clutch plate, cover assembly and release bearing now on order Update 2: Helix Autosport "Race" clutch now in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I cant wait to play with it. Its gonna be fun.Full power starts FTW.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubbprince Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 John,what cams did you fit to it to need the tools? I'm wondering because i dont plan on changing the cams but do i need to remove them to respray/powdercoat the rocker? It'll be an arse without the tools.Also now been told that the crank doesn't pick up the oil much on the polo GTI so reaping the benefits of a knife edged crank could be minimal (beneficial for high spooling of engine parts due to weight loss and higher engine braking)keep me posted when your pistons and rods arrive, i'll place an order shortly after bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted January 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Knife edging makes it smoother running too, thats what im going for aswell. Was at the autosport show yesterday, and spoke to the guy getting my pistons and rods and he reckons there on track for the first week of febuary. So hopefully i can start to think about putting it back together around then.I took the camshafts out because i wanted to clean the housing, and i wanted to see how it all worked too. Im not changing my camshafts... yetJohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Bit of an updte.Bought an helix autosport paddle race clutch, whch will be fun on the roads thats for sure! Should srrive monday, Stilldebating on weather to lighten the flywheel or not, the pros and cons weather to do it or not are the same, you increase something, but then loose out on something else. For example, you lighten the flywheel, this makes the engine rev up faster and slow doen faster, good for cornering. But it can make the idle more lumpy and pulling away harder.... im not sure what to do.Started to put a few things back together, had to repair the starter motor and repaint it, fitted the fuel rail and injectors back together and put them back on the inlet manifold. Cleaned and painted the throttle body and refitted it.Rebild time is getting closer, cams will go back in when my new bottle of camlube arrives. Basically as soon as the pistons and rods arrive, the final balance up can be done and i can start putting it back together. Im so excited about it now, could be thinking about putting it back in the car in one month from now!John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamaka Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 loving this threadjamaka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcrook Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Heroic project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) Thanks to Al at Awesome GTI, my clutch arrived today.... its gonna be a fun bit of kit when its done:This is the old one:And heres the new one: 4 Paddle race spec clutch, on off full power starts ftw! Edited January 12, 2009 by CasperGTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubbprince Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 the clutch looks great, is it semi street? or full race? i can't wait till you button this back up and tell me its worth it! lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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