Azarathal Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Decided as I've got a good few hours cleaning my car tomorrow i'd get my mechanic to do my exhaust instead. Exhaust is fitted and sounds incredible but now theres a white scratch on the inside edge of the spoiler from one end to the other and lacquer scratches on the boot, last time he put a popper sized dent on the side he changed my cam belt and it shredded two alternator belts after he'd touched it. Could all be coincidental but I dont think I'm gunna let him near my car again. Oh and to top it off he didn't use the gaskets I provided on the exhaust either so I've gotta drive it a bit more to see if it's leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 How much should the variable vane actuator on my turbo be moving? Is it dependent on engine load and revs? At a standstill with zero load it moves back and forth perhaps 3mm when it has something like a 20mm throw. I've lubricated the pivots but don't know if it's actually moving correctly. It's a fire breathing 100 bhp 1.8tdci focus for reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Mine barely moved at all when standing still Ed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Eventful day today, had the back of the car up to replace a drop link that'd snapped. I'm on a quest to find out why my car likes to dart to either side whenever it feels like it... To get the drop link done, I ended up having to take the whole ARB off but ultimately it went quite well all in all. Full of confidence, I decided I'd swap the front ARB for an M3 one I have. Wish I hadn't started! 2 very stuck nuts at the tops of the links, which had me struggling for hours. In the end I just cut one of them with the dremel and a chisel, but run out of cutting discs for the other one. So it's sat on axle stands until I get back from a camping trip. Hopefully it'll feel a lot better once done though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Ah that's reassuring then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Ah that's reassuring then And yeah its load dependant thats why theres barely any boost when static. Revved when cold because I didn't know any different back then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Bought a cheap passat, The paintwork is swirled with scratches all around but not in too bad condition. What would you lads recommend too restore the paintwork on a budget? gonna give it a dam good polish tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Wash it, clay it, polish it. Polishing without claying could result in even worse swirls and scratches. There are quite a few detailers on here, you're bound to get a detailed reply. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Colour is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) dark green edit: Edited April 18, 2014 by trials owns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) Ok this is one of the funniest rally videos I've ever seen. Rather incompetent driver and a very patient co driver with an Indian accent. Doesn't get much better than that https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152406763249973&set=vb.68262729972&type=3&permPage=1 There's plenty of other videos on that page worth watching. edit: Actually, here's more: Edited April 18, 2014 by Greetings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 If your just wanting to do it on the cheap just hit it with 3/4 coats of good polish and wax, that'll fill most paint defects well enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Cheers, nice one. Yeah not looking too get it perfect, just a little better than it is at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I am having an absolute nightmare with my LC. I am attempting to replace the CV boots (I wish I bought those cheap driveshafts now!). I have the driveshaft off (it was well and truly seized to the hub) but now I cannot for the life of me get the outer CV joint off the shaft. I am using a socket extension on the inner part of the joint (debatable I know) and smacking it as hard as I can. I just can't get it to pop over the circlip. Any advice?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Hit it harder! Hold the driveshaft vertically in one hand (with the CV joint you want off at the bottom), and smack the back of the CV joint with a hammer. It shouldn't be that difficult to get off, a couple of blows and it should just fall off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I have been smacking the living day lights out of it with a lump hammer for hours! Going to try again in a bit... Hit it harder! Hold the driveshaft vertically in one hand (with the CV joint you want off at the bottom), and smack the back of the CV joint with a hammer. It shouldn't be that difficult to get off, a couple of blows and it should just fall off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Confused as to what you are using the socket extension for? You literally just smack it off from behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Socket extension will just be absorbing the impact. Short blunt chisel or directly to the back side of the joint will do fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted April 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I got to drive a MK2 Golf GTI today. Yes not a huge achievement, but when I was 17 / 18 that was my dream car, cool to get a spin in one 12 years later In other news, my car is booked in for a new tyre and alignment tomorrow - hopefully it'll go in a straight line after that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Did you drive it? I miss my old one. Edited April 19, 2014 by Pashley26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I got to drive a MK2 Golf GTI today Did you drive it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 God knows why I read it as "got a go in". I must be going mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Cars done over 200 miles since the pulling apart session, it is a rather pleasant feeling that it works and that what I replaced has fixed many issues. You've come a long way little white car with your stained paintwork, rotten seals and knackered out everything. Body work and interior need love next and this should be a solid example of a poor mans Porsche 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Car passed mot, no advisories. The tester said it was in remarkably good condition underneath, not a mark on anything. The only thing he said was to keep an eye on the front brake pads, and when the time came to replace them, to ring him on his own phone and he'd do it me at cost price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Awesome build thread: http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=134924&page=1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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