Project: Engine Recall

**s2_bo** · 21 March 2009, 22:35

Hope that clutch was not to bad to bleed mark... Also welldone on sorting that lOcking nut out. They are a mega pita!!

I bet Ross and laura are chuffed

**shark_90** · 21 March 2009, 22:53

Originally posted by s2_bo

Hope that clutch was not to bad to bleed mark...

I did mine last week and I'm still washing the brake fluid off the drive!!

**Error404** · 21 March 2009, 23:07

well done lads - top work!

Must be all that caffein Andy had on Friday night

**mark_s2** · 21 March 2009, 23:42

Bo - the locking wheelnut wasn't too bad to do once I drilled a pilot hole to follow with the 13mm drill. The clutch on the other hand was a pita and CV boots must rank amongst my least favorite jobs.

BTW - are you missing a small flatblade halfords screwdriver from the last garage meet? If so PM me your address and I'll mail it to you.

**Ross** · 23 March 2009, 12:21

Originally posted by shark_90

I did mine last week and I'm still washing the brake fluid off the drive!!

Got a bit of that to do myself now... just wait until the front brake lines get changed perhaps

Considering putting braided hoses in there; currently they are braided from the strut to caliper - anyone replaced the section from the strut to the body? Looks like a PITA to remove the old ones so any BTDT would be nice (as well as a contact for the hoses!)

**Error404** · 23 March 2009, 12:36

Concrete cleaner from Machine Mart

The strut to body hoses are available off the shelf from Goodrich i think mate - IIRC 10x1mm female on both ends

**shark_90** · 23 March 2009, 12:38

My hoses (oo-er missus) are body-caliper.

**KaraK** · 23 March 2009, 12:57

Was great to see and hear the video Ross - that ancient fuel in the tank really won't be helping, know what you are saying about not wanting to waste it all though - might be best to drain to halfway and top up perhaps - or even try chucking some octane booster in?

**mark_s2** · 23 March 2009, 14:30

KaraK - the engine was missing occasionally when idling and agree the fuel really needs replacing. Ross - don't forget that new plugs are deff required...

**Fat Audi 80** · 23 March 2009, 15:06

Brilliant News Ross. Long live project recall.

Much respect to the those that don't own the car lending a hand too!

I look forward to see the ruby red monster at an event this year then...

Cheers,

Steve.

**4WheelDrifter** · 23 March 2009, 17:43

Good work lads.

Sorry I didn't make it.

I completely forgot about it, as I've been so busy trying to sort out my latest Ring toy.

**Ross** · 28 March 2009, 12:11

Darn it

Sooo, super-glued up the tiny cut in the HT lead boot and bound it in insulation tape. Job's a good un, she fired into life and now idles smoothly

Decided to bring the engine up to working temp and all seemed grand until about 75deg when puffs of steam started to rise out of the engine bay. Unbolted the rad cowling, steam was getting a thicker, and I can see coolant seeping out of the radiator top where the metal and plastic join.

Why is it, you get one job done and another one crops up...

Last place I got a rad from was GSF @ £115+VAT, seems they're about £200 now anyone got ideas where to get one cheaper?

**Jamo** · 28 March 2009, 12:19

I'm sure quattro corner has them for about as for price ask Pete or Pixsaudisex2

( private joke )

**sjw185** · 28 March 2009, 12:33

Got mine recored for £120.00 Just another option

**Ross** · 28 March 2009, 12:34

Originally posted by sjw185

Got mine recored for £120.00 Just another option

Where from?

Project: Engine Recall

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