YET another 16v being broken for its engine

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:59 pm

I'll give him a ring about the instrument cluster. I know it's there cos I undid it yesterday so no-one would smash it getting it out. Not sure about the back box. Wouldn't know one if it hit me on the head.

As for the body kit. Shaune has already staked a claim on it. How bad are they to get off?

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 4:44 pm

Awkward!, cant remember if I need owt for my valver, I dont think so?

Post by **docchevron** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:56 pm

Splendid, thanks dude!

Er, the bumpers are easy to remove, the stick on bits require heat, and mild manners to remove.

The sill skirts are glued along the top and riveted at the bottom, the wheel spats are glued with three mahoosive blobs of body adhesive.

The easiest way to remove the front wheelarch extensions is to just remove the wings!

The side pods are also glued on. Using a blowtorch works for me, but you'll destroy everything in its path, so it's probablt for the best if the bodykit is removed after everything else has been removed from the car like!

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:16 pm

tim leech wrote:Awkward!, cant remember if I need owt for my valver, I dont think so?

Like ABS sensors?

As for the body kit, it might be an idea then to secure the whole car, then remove at leisure.

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:30 pm

True my ABS dont work but I dunno why!

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:47 pm

I asked the guy a question about the instrument cluster. I'm trying to get hold of another temp gauge if you dont want it???

Post by **docchevron** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:53 pm

Well, I could defo use the speedo head, mines about to give up, again.
I have several temp gauges in stock if you need one Ian.

Cheers
Chris G

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:21 pm

Am desperate for one mate. Any chance of posting one to me for some beer tokens???

Post by **docchevron** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:52 pm

No worries Ian, PM your address, and I'll whap one in the post tomorrow.

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:52 pm

Had a word with the seller tonight and he says £15 for the instrument panel.

He also said the engine is now out and we can have the whole car is wanted, so I'm going on Wednesday night to negotiate, let me know if you want the panel. But like I said it would be collection or pony express.

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:20 am

I've just found a GTi speedo if thats of any use to you Doc?

Post by **docchevron** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 12:15 pm

Very kind Ian, but the 8v head is geared higher than the 16v unit, I'll PM Ken I think!! Or get hold of this guy directly, dont wana burden Ken all the time!!!

BCXM · Post by **BCXM** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:32 pm

I have a 16v speedo pod if you need one???

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:49 pm

Ian, did you get the GTi clocks I gave to Vanny mate? There should be some aircon parts with it too though I understand our scouse chum has been very busy recently.

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:30 pm

Billy, no i didnt. Vanny told me that they weren't the right clocks.

I've still got to get the aircon bits off him.....