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Apr 11, 2012 22:27:38 GMT
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OOH !! amazing how the moon/sun/wind changes... Ive managed to get back the HK code lump that was in my Gold mk1 driver I sold a few months back.......v happy. Polo coupe S engine, 9.5:1 c/r Will be getting a full strip down and clean up, cant imagine it'll be too bad....bike carbs and my polo 5 speed box....happy boy... Pic of it sat unsafely in the garage on a wheel..... :-D
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Apr 17, 2012 20:53:55 GMT
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Right, have brought an engine stand so I can work on the lump without bending over too much ( I'm actually older than the car, not sure if that makes me an unusual mk1 golf owner these days ! ) Also have unearthed a nice new water pump/cambelt etc, head comes off maybe this weekend and will be shipped off for a a skim/mild flow work/possibly 3 angle valve job. need to pop the sump off to check theres nothing obviously nasty going on, it was a v low mileage lump when i put it in, so it should be good, the sump gasket was a bit leakey when it was in the other car, so it makes sense ( in my world anyway ) to sort that while its easier...... onwards...
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Really must stop it with the pictureless updates.. Managed to swap out the dashlights the other day, the luxury of being able to see all the speedo and rev counter and night really can't be underestimated. Sadly, during all those fun and games, I managed to sit on my igntion key and snap it. Naturally the spare was NO-WHERE to be found after recently moving house..... Naturally annoyed ( and ignoring suggestions from my Dad to smash the steering lock and hotwire it... I went into town with the two broken bit to the local locksmith and they managed to sort me out a half decent copy from the bits. RESULT. So the moral of todays story is, enjoy your dashboard lights, they're underated. AND !! Do you know where your spare keys are ?? Until next time....
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Sept 16, 2012 9:24:22 GMT
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Oh dear what a muppet.
Thought to myself - " The MOT on the golf must be up soon "
Had a look - TODAY.
No time to do anything with it until at least a week away, bike for work then ! - need to loose a fet lbs....
Wont need much. :-) He said.....
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stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,926
Club RR Member Number: 174
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Sept 16, 2012 10:09:52 GMT
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LOL we were driving my gf's car round for a week without MOT. Wasnt until we remembered that we got it between our birthdays without MOT that I checked and realised.
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Nov 12, 2012 21:57:55 GMT
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Well, took it in today - FAILED. lol
On a missing split pin on a track rod, and SLIGHTLY playful rear wheel bearing, and a drivers seat that doesnt want to latch anymore.......oh and I've managed to break the spotweld that holds the handbrake to the floor on the way home as well. :-D
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Nov 19, 2012 19:00:22 GMT
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Last pictureless update I think..
Anyway, sorted the loose handbrake ( welded it back in ) , mended the unlocking front seat ( put the release bar back in the right place ), sorted the missing split pin ( put a new one in ) , sorted the loose wheel bearing ( tightened it up ! )
and LO ! I've another years ticket. :-)
Now, what to do next......
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Last Edit: Nov 19, 2012 19:01:00 GMT by Thrasher
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Mar 29, 2013 18:05:08 GMT
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I have new rims.......and I'm very excited....pic as soon as my phone wants to load up the pic....
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Mar 30, 2013 11:27:56 GMT
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And here they are ! BBS Splits ( not sure what model ! ) Off a mk2 golf g60, very pleased, anyone know what size tyres these would have had on them originally!!?!?
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bgt
Part of things
Posts: 151
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Mar 30, 2013 12:13:41 GMT
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They are BBS RM's (probably RM 012's). Tyre size depends on the width really, but I think 195/50/15s are a pretty safe bet.
They should look great on your car!
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Mar 30, 2013 20:32:01 GMT
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nice motor mate
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Mar 30, 2013 20:39:10 GMT
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Yeah, I need to start looking after the old girl a bit more, its been used everyday pretty much since the day I brought it.
Been talking to a good friend of mine who is " rather good " with panels and paint......
In the meantime, ive brought my first ever tube of autosol ( for my "new " rims )
and some boiled linseed oil for my arches and bumpers...
and what the hell is a clay bar when its at home ? Sounds like something Max Mosely would visit ?
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Mar 30, 2013 20:39:56 GMT
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They are BBS RM's (probably RM 012's). Tyre size depends on the width really, but I think 195/50/15s are a pretty safe bet. They should look great on your car! Heres hoping !! 195 !!!! snakes alive, was thinking more 185s.... Will measure them in the morning ! :-D
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I'll just leave this here... :-) Very pleased...
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Apr 18, 2013 22:01:33 GMT
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My new ( GTI ) chin spoiler turned up today........onwards... :-D
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Mike
East Midlands
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Looks good on the BBS, what tyre size did you go for in the end?
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It's a classic combination, works everytime. Looks great!
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Apr 20, 2013 21:13:11 GMT
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Looks good on the BBS, what tyre size did you go for in the end? 195/50 Pirelli P4 Havent been out in the wet yet, but I hope their worth the extra outlay ! :-o
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May 10, 2013 16:34:51 GMT
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Oh dear !!! I think I need a new engine.......anyone know how hard it is to wire in an early polo 16v 1.4 !?!?? I'm colour blind ! :-D
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May 10, 2013 16:35:58 GMT
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Oh and my new chin spoiler has lasted less than a week !! haha
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