Ash-Kennard

I think it is for Jackcess.

Cheers, Guys, It is a daily, but is used pretty hard... What rods are these?

If I had my choice I would be going for integrated engineering rods through B5. However, as they are already in the engine, I think they will still get used. What are the symptoms of a poorly lubricated little end? That way at least I can keep an eye on things.

They are coming already fitted in the engine I'm buying. Can't seem to find any real information on them. The rifle drilling is to aid lubrication at the little end, like a straw? Would the engine rpm not cause a splash that far up the cylinder? Yeah? Got any information on this, specifically for BAM please? I've been doing some reading and it does look a swap over is a good plan.

Awesome. Can anyone tell me if eagle rods are rifle drilled? If not, is it possible to get them drilled?

I did. Thanks for the advice. How important is VVT on a 1.8T 20V? Apparently only for emissions purposes. can I afford to lose it? If not, could swap it off the old engine?

I'm also quite liking the Maxxis beaver for the front. Its very light aswell!

I just bought an engine!

Get the der kaiser!

It is pretty irritating. However, uprated engine is on the cards. That SUCKS! Is the new shell a fitting replacement for you? What an Uber fanny for just leaving you, flowers for sure! Cheers, Ash

You reckon? I still want to hear that assessment as I trust this garage and I can't even get the car home from them atm. DIY is a no go. Have zero facilities for that. Although I would LOVE to. However I have no idea on the parts I want to fit yet as the plan was handling, stage 2, then look at upgrading engine parts for stage 3, but I am kind of finishing the handling phase atm so well out of touch with bits I need.

This is disappointing to hear. I guess I'll be looking for a new engine. How does mileage on the car work with new engines? Mileage of the engine? Worth going for the upgrades aswell before the engine is fitted? Cheers ash

How can you possibly know it is unsalvagable? I will update once the head is removed and a proper assessment can be made. How can you possibly know it is unsalvagable? I will update once the head is removed and a proper assessment can be made. How can you possibly know it is unsalvagable? I will update once the head is removed and a proper assessment can be made. How can you possibly know it is unsalvagable? I will update once the head is removed and a proper assessment can be made.

Yeah I know! I will keep hold of it if I can, become quite attached. Full build thread so far... Link Cheers, Ash

Here are some decent photos of the day of the Leon before the " Incident" The Winner: Everyone else: Perhaps a send off to the Leon. We shall see. Cheers, Ash

The day was awesome, until it wasn't. The carnage to the car is much more serious than anyone would have expected. Had a good night sleep at a friend's in Coventry, then rocked over to Curborough for 8.15, One of the first there so had a good opportunity to chat to people. Prawn then turns up with his driveshaft giving him shit, so has to get another fitted ASAP. Somehow he manages it and we go for lunch ready for the afternoon session. Set a PB and very pleased it was under 30s as apparently that was the target. It gets to 4pm and I am on track leaving down the finish straight. Full throttle, changed up to third and sudden misfire, brakes and steering go solid. Somehow managed to get it the brakes to work in time to leave the track, coast to a stop in the paddock and turn the engine off. I try to turn it over and no luck. A couple more attempts then under the bonnet to have a look. I then leave it to cool for about 30 mins. Used this time to take the track numbers off the car. Had a look with various members of club gti and we come to the conclusion that there is low compression in at least 2 of the cylinders, likely to be the head gasket. The coolant has completely drained even though I knew it was fine in the morning as I had checked it. Someone then comes down from the timing area who says that they heard the misfire and saw lots of white smoke. Head gasket. Checked for mayo on the oil cap. There is a small amount. Head gasket.Then go to check the oil, and it is massively over filled. Alarm bells start ringing as we realise that the coolant has somehow drained into the engine. It gets to the end of the day with a ridiculous mk 1 coming in first, I then proceed to borrow his tow bar and get pulled off track and towed on the road with a great volunteer with a road car, A few miles down the road to this place: I then sit here from 6 untill 10.30. Where the RAC had contracted out a company to do their job. 1st trailer turns up at 7.45, awesome. He then tells me he can't take me home (150 miles) as they need drivers in the local area as they are short staffed on a Sunday. Fine. Wait until 10pm for the other driver in the local area who could take me home. We get the car loaded up: It turns out he was a miserable b*****d, and a big truck this size can't be driven quickly (56mph max). He then tells me in the most cuntish way that he could only take me to a service station off the m40 near the a34. Irritating. I then get dropped off in the Lorry park, unload, lock the car, go get some food. Sit in the car eating a pulled pork meat slice (I love you Ginsters!) and notice a red light now flashing next to the temp gauge: 45 minutes later I get a call from the next recovery vehicle who says he has been waiting for a call from the other driver to let him know I was here. It turns out as well that they meet in the Travelodge car park to transfer vehicles so The car was in the wrong place and he couldn't find my in the massive expanse of filled lorry park. He finds me at about 1am. He starts to get the car on the ramps. after assuring me he wouldn't catch the splitter on the ramp. He catches the splitter on the ramp step, scuffing it massively and folding it under the bumper. Annoying: and after a search for some wood and some very careful towing skills we got it on the ramp: We leave only to find this chap is awesome. Lets me smoke in the cabin (because he does) Finally go to the garage I wanted to be dropped to and get the car off the ramp in the dark by torch light at 2.30am. Go and speak to the garage in the morning, surprisingly, they did notice the car was there. I explained what had happened as honestly as I could. They said leave it with them and they world have a look. I go back to see them Tuesday evening as they have had a quick look just a general exterior checkover and checked the coil packs and spark plugs... Oh dear. The spark plug has melted, dropped out the ceramic section straight through the piston and into the rod area, potentially bending it and there was evidence of lots of debris. Also, bits could have gotten to the turbo. To make things worse, the threads were welded together so he has had to strip the thread in the head. Although the head's integrity could also be at risk as valves could be bent and could crack the head. The garage want to take the head off to get a proper look. I think it is the right thing to do, only labour and then they can really access the damage. If it is just the head, rods and pistons I think the engine will need a heavily modded rebuild, if it is the lower end too, I may be looking for a new engine... f**k. If it is the modded rebuild route, then I will be happy in a way as this has just accelerated plans. Although by a year at least, which means I have not planned parts or a budget. Slightly worrying. Cheers for reading about my sad week. Finger crossed this all works out. Cheers, Ash

Does it have to be an arcade or are you interested in other steel 24" bikes?

Mk1 Leon Cupra TDi? Much less than £3.5K Also, the kid driving! Link

Looks awesome!

Soooooo, the bent crank isn't a joke/failure?

It was the 2 - 1 finger levers that I spotted the difference. Both look nice. Is the lever body metal?

Why are the lever blades so different? Ignoring the colour... How long until someone cooks these lol? For trials however, I could see them being good. Especially for their weight. Cheers, Ash

Hey Luke, I went through this bullshit aswell. Keep a couple of small (1-2" thick) planks in the boot. Park on them, then go straight for the proper jack.

That is retarded!

Holy shit! that looks awesome. I really like that. I am guessing she rides with gloves? I would be worries about slicking my fingers on those holes. But it looks great.