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Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #120 –
Quote from: L90E on
Certainly looks like it did the job though... everything's solid and as it should be.

Yes I'm pleased with it, thinking I'm going to get through this without any welding :-)

Quick update; the rust ran further along joints under the underseal than I expected. However nothing serious, just surface rust.

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #121 –
At long last got some time on the spanners.  Front sub-frame is in place and bearing housings are connected.





Engine now positioned for lifting.  The underside that has been causing grief and delays for months.  The picture does not do it justice; at least 95% original under-seal.

 

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #122 –
That looks better than new!
1991 Tornado Red BB 8v GTI Moredoor
2008 Skoda Octy Scout aka dirty diesel

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #125 –
Decided I'm at least 20 years past lifting a box into place under the car.  Instead I put the engine on a plank and supported the box on a motorbike stand.  Now planing a lift without an engine hoist.

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #126 –
No pictures right now, enjoying a beer, but lifted it 👍

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #127 –
Big head this morning? I remember the evils of drink!

You're miles ahead of me, but great to see photo's like this... perfect reference material when covering the same jobs, keep them coming.

Debatable I'll be (read that as definitely not) on the road this year, looks very like you'll be though.

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #128 –
Pleased with today's progress.  Having to stop now; need to prep the daily for its MOT.



Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #129 –
Quote from: L90E on
Big head this morning? I remember the evils of drink!

You're miles ahead of me, but great to see photo's like this... perfect reference material when covering the same jobs, keep them coming.

Debatable I'll be (read that as definitely not) on the road this year, looks very like you'll be though.
No big head, tends to be wine that causes that.

I don't think on the road this year.  Probably spring next year.

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #130 –
Today's Golf task, after looking it up on the internet I expected this to be difficult. 

Nope, loosen the thingy at the end of the gear selector rod, pop in the hold tool, put the gearbox in neutral.  Tighten up the thingy, job done in minutes.  Shifting so well, better than anything can I remember.



Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #131 –
And the proper alignment tool too.
You could have used an old ABBA cassette... :D ...thinking on they may become collectable after their 'live' tour!
1991 Tornado Red BB 8v GTI Moredoor
2008 Skoda Octy Scout aka dirty diesel

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #132 –
Quote from: AndyBa on
And the proper alignment tool too.
You could have used an old ABBA cassette... :D ...thinking on they may become collectable after their 'live' tour!

The tool came from eBay some time ago. The seller laser cuts them from sheet steel.
I recon just get somebody to hold and nip it up. Test it, tighten it. Definitely don’t use the Abba cassette.

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #133 –
Had a bad day today, stripped a thread in the bell housing. However ran the thread deeper and ordered some longer screws.
To cheer myself up I put the front wheels on. They look ridiculous, not surprised many of you put larger wheels on. However I’m keeping it completely standard.

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #134 –
Here we go, these would look good on Postman Pat's van.  However it's how it left the factory so they are staying. 
Not sure about the Avon tyres but there was absolutely nothing sporty in that size, all quiet, stop in the wet, hard wearing tyre things.  These are at least popular with MX5 drivers and Avon do describe them as a summer tyre with sporting capabilities.  They feel sticky compared to the 27 year old Michelins that came off, fingers crossed.