Posted: 18 Jun 2008, 21:13
It is the satisfaction of doing work like that engine rebuild that really make VW ownership so rewarding. You will love your bus now, and smile everytime you look at the fruits of your labours. 
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Posted: 18 Jun 2008, 21:15
a nice ss exhaust would finish the job perfectly..
Posted: 18 Jun 2008, 21:23
Man thats excellent
I would love to attempt something like that with my Aircooled but I wouldnt know where to begin and what to do
well impressed
I would love to attempt something like that with my Aircooled but I wouldnt know where to begin and what to do
well impressed
Posted: 18 Jun 2008, 21:26
you can practice on this 2.1 ive got in me shed if you want.. 
I wouldnt know where to begin and what to do
Posted: 18 Jun 2008, 21:42
R0B wrote:you can practice on this 2.1 ive got in me shed if you want..
I wouldnt know where to begin and what to do
lol thanks rob
shame were miles apart
do you think this is something a novice can/could do
ive gutted the inside of my van and rewired the a new charger, i would love to do this throughout the winter, im getting a bug i can use as a daily so the van is free
it would be my last big job and i would know my van inside out!
I also have an LPG conversion to add to the complications
definitely feeling inspired by fairwynds thread
Posted: 18 Jun 2008, 21:48
top job that alloy work took some doing.
Posted: 19 Jun 2008, 05:23
thank you all, it really does give you a glow! Engines still clean, albeit not quite as shiny!
Posted: 19 Jun 2008, 05:36
The transformation is amazing.
The act is verging on the obessive.
You should be chuffed with you efforts, what do you do to satisfy your cleaning obsession now?
The act is verging on the obessive.
You should be chuffed with you efforts, what do you do to satisfy your cleaning obsession now?
Posted: 19 Jun 2008, 08:01
HI fairy....
what did you use to clean it with?
(please don't say fairy...)
and well done!! Tis well inspiring.
Mods - please can you wiki the main post with pictures??
thanks
what did you use to clean it with?
(please don't say fairy...)
and well done!! Tis well inspiring.
Mods - please can you wiki the main post with pictures??
thanks
Posted: 19 Jun 2008, 11:48
well done, nice work.
However I would recommend thoroughly coating your gearbox in underseal again like it was from factory as the road salt rots the cases like nobodys business so unless you plan on washing the underside all the time I'd coat it, especially the top.
Engines were facory coated too but age, heat and road spray gets to them too.
However I would recommend thoroughly coating your gearbox in underseal again like it was from factory as the road salt rots the cases like nobodys business so unless you plan on washing the underside all the time I'd coat it, especially the top.
Engines were facory coated too but age, heat and road spray gets to them too.
Posted: 19 Jun 2008, 11:56
Twas cleaned with a good (bio degradeable) degreaser and water first, then elbow grease and a wooden stick/cloth and white spirit!
Oh, and finally, a white glove!!
Methinks it was a tad obsessive!
Take point about coating it with something tho.....
So, who's engine is next for the clean up at 'OCD' engine cleaners lol!
Oh, and finally, a white glove!!
Methinks it was a tad obsessive!
Take point about coating it with something tho.....
So, who's engine is next for the clean up at 'OCD' engine cleaners lol!
Posted: 19 Jun 2008, 12:34
You can come and do my engine bay and lower pan, untouched for 19 years. - Mirror finish please.
Posted: 19 Jun 2008, 18:26
Top work.
If I were you I'd get some anti-corrosion wax on all that bare alloy before it corrodes to bu££ery.
(Update - oops just seen Aidens post..)
If I were you I'd get some anti-corrosion wax on all that bare alloy before it corrodes to bu££ery.
(Update - oops just seen Aidens post..)