Racing Blue 182 Restoration.

[R-Sport.]

Don't drive it after paint, ever, the stone chips just come straight back

You told me to stick the miles on it

 

[Coops Mk1]

Until you mention you were painting it, don't use it if you paint it.

I recommend ignore paint and just go enjoy it

 

[Iain C]

@R-Sport. Do you have a good painter? Mine could use a bit if tlc and im looking for recommendations. Ta

 

[R-Sport.]

@R-Sport. Do you have a good painter? Mine could use a bit if tlc and im looking for recommendations. Ta

It is a pretty good bodyshop- will update when painted
probs 2-3 weeks away

Just dropped her off to my main man for the checkover

 

[R-Sport.]

Estimated servicing cost.

£700-750.

Req.
Cambelt kit
Aux Belt kit
Dephaser pulley
Cam Seals
Crank bolt
4 Plugs
4 Injectors
2 Rear exhaust mounts
Oil Filter
Oil
Pollen filter
Air filter
Oxygen sensor
Exhaust centre mount
Lower torque mount
Thermostat gasket

All that to fit plus fit springs / climate panel / & sort out a brake pipe.


S

 

[Amos91]

Cheap at 700-750!

 

[R-Sport.]

Parts beginning to arrive.
Spend up to £1415 now
EST final £2500/2600

Wait

j

 

[yeecup]

Estimated servicing cost.

£700-750.

Req.
Cambelt kit
Aux Belt kit
Dephaser pulley
Cam Seals
Crank bolt
4 Plugs
4 Injectors
2 Rear exhaust mounts
Oil Filter
Oil
Pollen filter
Air filter
Oxygen sensor
Exhaust centre mount
Lower torque mount
Thermostat gasket

All that to fit plus fit springs / climate panel / & sort out a brake pipe.


S

no water pump??

 

[R-Sport.]

Never done one in ~150 belt changes so will only replace if knackered -

 

[YorkshireKyle]

For the sake of £30 why wouldnt you just replace it?!

It's not as if you're scared of spending money Steve

 

[R-Sport.]

For the sake of £30 why wouldnt you just replace it?!

It's not as if you're scared of spending money Steve

I did ask > reply came back not required > It was changed in November 19.
The only reason im doing belts again is because of the usual clownshoe fu*ups not done properly in Nov 19

- Patent part belts
- No dephaser
- Cheap aux belt > probably wrong size
- No aux belt tensioner
- Timings out
- Thermostat gasket is leaking
- Cam cover is leaking.

Bodgit & Scarper.

 

[davo172]

For the sake of £30 why wouldnt you just replace it?!

It's not as if you're scared of spending money Steve

Agree seems mad not to do it !!

 

[Big_Steve_T]

I did ask > reply came back not required > It was changed in November 19.
The only reason im doing belts again is because of the usual clownshoe fu*ups not done properly in Nov 19

- Patent part belts
- No dephaser
- Cheap aux belt > probably wrong size
- No aux belt tensioner
- Timings out
- Thermostat gasket is leaking
- Cam cover is leaking.

Bodgit & Scarper.

reading that list, I’d definitely replace it for piece of mind.

 

[Iain C]

Never done one in ~150 belt changes so will only replace if knackered -

Mine has never had a water pump in 17 years, 125k and 3 cambelt changes.

 

[davo172]

Mine has never had a water pump in 17 years, 125k and 3 cambelt changes.

See how quiet it is when you change it thou mine wasnt knackered or leaking but changed it when belts done f**k me it was SO much quieter

 

[R-Sport.]

New water pump ordered > replacing the ECP dogshite one. which was leaking

 

[R-Sport.]

Parts order Summary.

£577.

Labour est £400.

Final Mechanical work £1k.

( Extra parts was Cam seals / Water pump £95 + the aux kit from £77 RPD )

Thank god its discounted.

 

[R-Sport.]

Tipex + Timing out 3-4 Teeth.

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

Sorry if I missed It but is this a non cup car?

You planning on putting stripes on it? I love the stripes on the RB.

 

[R-Sport.]

Sorry if I missed It but is this a non cup car?

You planning on putting stripes on it? I love the stripes on the RB.

Yes non cup pack - however not planning to add striped although it would be a nice touch

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

Once you put the springs and spoiler on is it much different from cup pack?

Stripes and some trendlines and it would be perfect.

 

[R-Sport.]

Splitter spoiler & springs + Wheel refurb & it will be identical

Got the spare done.

 

[Matthew]

Apart from the narrower track?

 

[R-Sport.]

Had a final review of the parts today.

Cambelt kit
Aux Belt kit
Dephaser pulley
Cam seals
Cam seals - the other side
Crank bolt
4 Plugs
4 Injectors
2 Rear exhaust mounts
Oil Filter
Oil
Pollen filter
Air filter
Oxygen sensor
Exhaust centre mount
Lower torque mount
Thermostat gasket
Inlet seal
Water pump
Skoda Splitter
Arch Liner
PMS Stub Axle spacers 10mm
Front Spacers 16mm
New rear bumper Lamp
Grams Springs.
Cup Spoiler ( used )

£1150
All in.

+ Labour to fit.

 

[R-Sport.]

Progress....

Machining up the front first -

 

[YorkshireKyle]

Already looks loads better from when you first bought it!!

Clean headlights are the key to making any car look so much better imo

 

[R-Sport.]

Already looks loads better from when you first bought it!!

Clean headlights are the key to making any car look so much better imo

Yeah

Going in for paint next weekend
Then will fit splitter / Spoiler & another full detail should be getting close then-

Then new windscreen glass - Love clear glass

 

[R-Sport.]

About 10 or so hours of My time completed on the car now ( all detailing )

Thanks to @renotech Phil Moulder for completing all the engine work.

 

[R-Sport.]

Managed to find a Carbon splitter for it today as well !
£75 Sheckles.

 

[DomP182]

The front end looks pretty immaculate, wheres having paint?

 

[mossyv6]

Looking great Steve

 

[mossyv6]

.

 

[R-Sport.]

The front end looks pretty immaculate, wheres having paint?

Front bumper
rear bumper.
Passenger door ( peel )

 

[DomP182]

Front bumper
rear bumper.
Passenger door ( peel )

I always wrongly assume RB to be unlacquered, I need a bit of a front end job on my flamer but I think a new bonnet is in order

 

[R-Sport.]

I always wrongly assume RB to be unlacquered, I need a bit of a front end job on my flamer but I think a new bonnet is in order

Where its at

AU-REVOIR FLAMER.........

My last pic & an original one............ Bye flamer- Its been 10 months with not one fault- :approve: I think with the recaros & every single penny of fettling she stood me shy of 6k- money totally 100% well spent Uploaded with ImageShack.us

cliosport.net

or

 

[DomP182]

Where its at

AU-REVOIR FLAMER.........

My last pic & an original one............ Bye flamer- Its been 10 months with not one fault- :approve: I think with the recaros & every single penny of fettling she stood me shy of 6k- money totally 100% well spent Uploaded with ImageShack.us

cliosport.net

or
View attachment 1480274

I remember it when I picked up my arctic from yours in Bexley Heath, at the time I'd have taken it instead

 

[DomP182]

I only sold WJ04GKU a couple of years ago, should never have done as I've wanted it back ever since. I think it's still alive though.

 

[197.]

About 10 or so hours of My time completed on the car now ( all detailing )

Thanks to @renotech Phil Moulder for completing all the engine work.

View attachment 1480216

Didn’t use two techs for the engine work?

 

[R-Sport.]

Didn’t use two techs for the engine work?

no mate. I always use phil

@DomP182
You sold your phase 1 on 66k for £1300!
Criminal!!

 

[DomP182]

no mate. I always use phil

@DomP182
You sold your phase 1 on 66k for £1300!
Criminal!!

My girlfriend 'filed' all the service history, it never turned up! I remember I was going to trade it in with you but you weren't interested when I couldn't find the history. I was gutted about it I can tell you!