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Head partially stripped for a check over.
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What next Gavin?Comment
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What's going to give up or what am I going to do to the car?Originally posted by Polo GTEye N9 View Post
I got that spare engine after Christmas, that's in bits. Waiting on the rings and gaskets from the States. Getting a clutch kit and some other stuff.
I am taking the head in to have it pressure tested and the valve guides looked at. I am sure there's no cracks, but it's cheap insurance.
Got that blower from Lito and some other handy parts to bolt on too.
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No, that's to take parts you don't needOriginally posted by h100vw View PostIs that for scrap to Ben??
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Ok so after all will you end up with one rebuilt engine and spare? What about the gearbox, are you going to open it and have a look at it while it is out? Cheers AlOriginally posted by h100vw View PostWhat's going to give up or what am I going to do to the car?
I got that spare engine after Christmas, that's in bits. Waiting on the rings and gaskets from the States. Getting a clutch kit and some other stuff.
I am taking the head in to have it pressure tested and the valve guides looked at. I am sure there's no cracks, but it's cheap insurance.
Got that blower from Lito and some other handy parts to bolt on too.
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I think I have created enough work for myself Al, without doing the box as well. I haven't had it crunch in ages, since I did the synthetic oil change.Originally posted by Polo GTEye N9 View Post
I have started to wire brush the outside of it, so it looks like aluminium, instead of outback. At least on the bits you can see from above.
Down some crackle black on the cam cover, very pleased how that has come out.
Probably do the inlet manifold tomorrow to match.
The head has been dropped in for it's check out.
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Your right Gavin "I think I have created enough work for myself" I agree and that was exactly what I was thinking when I posted that.
Absolutley right about synthetic oil gear oil change being a crunch saver. Jimmy highly recommended doing the synthetic oil gear change when I first got this Polo. Should be the first thing any Polo owner does to this manual gearbox! Thanks Jimmy.
Sorry but I have to ask. Is there any reason to consider port matching the manifold to the head? The end. Or is it?Last edited by Polo GTEye N9; 22-03-2013, 10:36 PM.Comment
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The exhaust side is miles out but in the right direction. ie The manifold holes are bigger than the head, so no step to overcome.Originally posted by Polo GTEye N9 View Post
The inlet side is matched pretty good from production. The whole package is supposed to be good for much more power than I'll be making. Although I am the proud owner of a die grinder
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Are you coming to the Euro Meet on Sunday night Gavin?Comment
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Not in my Polo LOL. I am supposed to be on lates at work but I might get there early and leave by 8?Originally posted by 909OGO View Post
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OK Gavin the die grinder is not going to get a workout!
I am 600 meters from Calamvale Shops which got hit by a cracker of a rain and lightning storm tonight.. only for the brave.
Some brave VWW youth enjoyed it thought. Cheers AlComment
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A bit if tidying up with some VHT wrinkle black
Gearbox gets a bit of a wash and brush up.
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Thats a great finish on the cam cover.Alba European
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Gavin's cheapy but getting more expensive GTI
Always loved wrinkle valve covers.
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Same here, untill i discovered polished ones lolOriginally posted by cylinderhead View PostMODS- TOO MANYComment
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