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Got a few bits done this weekend, airbox is fitted with new Flexi hose for the cold air feeds, Skoda front splitter fitted and front bumper fitted properly Got the back brakes done today.. new brembo discs, powder coated pad holders, I stripped and plated the mounting bolts and retaining...

Definitely needs a skim, but doesn't need replacing completely

Yeah I've seen them, I definitely want a proper cup splitter but for now I've just ordered another Skoda one

Nearly there now, gear linkage connected and set up. Under tray and arch liners fitted, Wheel alignment done with some toe plates, it won't be perfect but it'll be good enough to get it MOT'd and driven to get it done properly. I need to get the rear discs and pads changed, torque the...

New actuator bracket looks good 👌 , you could bend the rod by a few degrees which would remove the need to stack washers and/or clearance the hole. VHT paint looks decent too..

You should be able to get an angled barb fitting on that drain flange and run some proper push fit hose between that and the fitting on the block, ideally with some fire sleeve over it. Something like that. You could try and adjustable actuator bracket too Failing that the lad that does...

Looking good 👍, have you got a target for getting it in and running? Give me a shout if/when you want a loan of the timing tools

I've not used it before, I'll probably change it again after 100-150 miles, then again at 500.

Got up early this morning to get the oil changed before we go out, caught the first couple of litres of drained oil in a clean clear measuring jug to get a good look at it for any nasties, nothing to report, I've kept the oil filter which I may cut open later. Fitted a new copper washer to the...

It's running! Phone mic makes it sound like it's whirring really loud but it's not.. there's a little weep from the banjo on that PAS pump, and a tiny weep from the bleed screw on the thermostat housing but other than that it seems fine, I've ran it up to temperature and shut it off, I've...

Had a few hours outside today, exhaust is fitted, brakes bled, PAS fluid filled up, got the inlet manifold fitted, ECU which has been off to EFI parts for a base map. Fitted the battery ready to turn it over and the battery is dead 🙄 It's sat on the trickle charger now doing a reconditioning...

C pistons are the bigger ones. Those ring gaps are a bit tight for forced induction, I'd be aiming for .45 for the top ring and .54 for the second ring.. I'd always err on the side of caution with ring gaps, nobody will ever know if they're slightly over, but everyone will know if they're too...

Miserable day today so I've took the opportunity to restore the headlights, I'd machine polished them when I got the car but it never lasts, the only way to keep them nice is to clear them.. Scruffy yellow lights Cleaned and flatted off, masked up with a soft edge around the lens, set up in...

This was the resistor I used https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/chassis-mount-resistors/0159916 this has the correct female plug and pins for the male plug on the loom https://ebay.us/m/Pd6BPt

Got a little bit done today in-between rain showers Brake shims turned up so I've got the front pads in, and new stainless bleed nipples in the calipers These are apparently the replacement for mintex 1144 compound pads, so should be good for fast-ish road use. Got the coolant hoses and...

Decent progress made today, I've Torque checked fasteners for the subframe, all front suspension & engine mounts Fitted powerflex black top mount donuts Fitted the new driveshafts, uprights, discs, caliper carriers, calipers (just finger tight because I need new pad slider shims before I can...

Buy a used genuine set. They hold their money so you can sell them on whenever you're done with them

Got the engine in by myself this afternoon, it went in first time. it's on all of its mounts which just needs a torque check, got the exhaust manifold on and I've just called it a day because it's getting dark. Feels good to have it out of the garage, which needs a good tidy tomorrow. I'm...

The issue was the 'cup' for the seal in the OEM cat/dp is much deeper than the flare on the milltek. I even tried compressing the springs in the vice and wire locking them compressed to get an extra few mm. I've ordered a graphite seal without the wire mesh, and a random Klarius fitting kit that...

Got the starter fitted and loom on the engine yesterday, plan was to drop it in this morning. Ended up sleeping in so didn't get in the garage until 1030, I wanted to hang the exhaust and get the manifold bolted to the downpipe with the engine out. I pissed about for ages with this, the sealing...

I do this with videos and podcasts, either 1.25 or 1.5 depending on their natural pace of speech, I can't maintain attention with long form slower paced stuff otherwise. I'll often find myself watching two things at once too, something on the TV and something on my phone too.. probably not...

I hardly watch any UK car youtubers, anything that falls under the Auto Alex umbrella is turbo cringe, I can't wait for him to get outed as being mates with Andy Windsor and Diddy or something

Been watching a few of this guys videos this week, fairly decent content

If you wanted to refresh the front end in one go then you'd be best to drop the subframe off and do ARB bushes, rack bushes, bottom arm bushes and ball joints, tie rods and track rod ends in one go. If you're just looking for quick and easy stuff to do while you're fitting springs and dampers...

Got the engine off the stand onto the crane this morning, rear main seal in, flywheel and clutch on then got the gearbox bolted up. Need to torque the engine-box fasteners, fit the starter and give everything a final check over before dropping it in.. I could probably have it in tomorrow but...

Got the subframe in today, @Yarp dropped by to help manoeuvre it into place and get the bolts in which was massively appreciated. Feels like I've hit a big milestone starting to put the big bits back together. I'd love to have the engine in before I go back to work on Sunday, weather forecast...

Subframe built up ready to be fitted, weather looks good for tomorrow so I might try to get it in

That would be amazing, thanks mate 👍

Started building the subframe up this afternoon. Rack fitted with powerflex black bushes, new genuine Renault tie rods and Meyle track rod ends. ARB mounted with powerflex black bushes. My uprights and bottom arms are with Frogjam to get the bearings, hubs and bushes pressed in so I should have...

This is a good one I've been watching recently, no voice over (I think they're mainland china based on the number plates) but decent long form videos of some resto work on JDM cars