Today I.....

[Stan H]

Wow. Fame at last. And I thought that I wasn’t cut out for it I also didn’t think that I fit in

Since we attended the Not quite in the Lakes meeting my 15 yr old daughter has on her Wish list a white A2 TDI with a vortex kit attached to a colour storm.
I replied she may have to compromise somewhat.

 

[Jellybean]

Today was spent prepping a set of Votex Skirts. Grinding cutting, chiselling the blasted stuff that previously held them on. What a job.
Anyway now rough sanded and primed, ready for filling, sanding and priming.

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[A2Steve]

Today was spent prepping a set of Votex Skirts. Grinding cutting, chiselling the blasted stuff that previously held them on. What a job.
Anyway now rough sanded and primed, ready for filling, sanding and priming.

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This is going to be a cracker when done.

 

[Jellybean]

This is going to be a cracker when done.

Hopefully! But might upset the purists.

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[CrispyEdd]

Hopefully! But might upset the purists.

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Ooo what's this then?

 

[Jellybean]

Ooo what's this then?

Top secret for now.

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[Birchall]

Hopefully! But might upset the purists.

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We need people who are not purists as well, just to make things more interesting.

 

[Buchanan DTR]

Today I found this wee issue with the ATL turbo pipe. I've refitted it for now while I search for a replacement or see if someone is able to weld it up.

 

[depronman]

Today I found this wee issue with the ATL turbo pipe. I've refitted it for now while I search for a replacement or see if someone is able to weld it up.

What as causes the wear ?


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[audifan]

Today I found this wee issue with the ATL turbo pipe. I've refitted it for now while I search for a replacement or see if someone is able to weld it up.

Looks like the support bracket clamp fretting issue on the metal pipe. The AMF and BHC does not suffer the same due to this pipe being plastic and less pulsing from the standard turbo.

 

[depronman]

Looks like the support bracket clamp fretting issue on the metal pipe. The AMF and BHC does not suffer the same due to this pipe being plastic and less pulsing from the standard turbo.

I did wonder if that was where the clamp was placed on the pipe
Hopefully my 3D printed clamp being twice the width and a larger diameter hole such that a layer of 2mm thick foam tape can be placed inside the clamp will prevent this fretting damage

Paul


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[dj_efk]

There was a very kind member who did a superb job of welding mine up as good as new. When I get a chance I’ll look in my messages to remind me who it was, perhaps he’d oblige to you too?

@depronman - When I’m back from holidays next month I’ll come back to you on the clamp.

 

[Buchanan DTR]

I've ordered aluminum brazing rods so will give it a bash

 

[depronman]

Best of luck on the brazing rods. Everything I have tried in that sphere is crap
I think you have zero chance on something so thin and you will very likely end up with a massive hole compared to a small hole
I hope I’m wrong

Paul

 

[Stan H]

Best of luck on the brazing rods. Everything I have tried in that sphere is crap
I think you have zero chance on something so thin and you will very likely end up with a massive hole compared to a small hole
I hope I’m wrong

Paul

Probably better with some type of epoxy putty, prep the area to key it, apply and mould and file to shape. Should give a temp repair until a replacement pipe is found.

 

[MickAli]

Collected from the beauty salon (bodyshop) after a local artisan went over the whole car and painted both bumpers, rear arches, mirrors and polished out some scuffing.
It looked great before, when i picked it up in April, now it looks Brand New! Neighbours don't believe it's a 20yr old car

 

[simon martyn]

Cracking job, well done!

 

[roc-a-rhol]

Collected from the beauty salon (bodyshop) after a local artisan went over the whole car and painted both bumpers, rear arches, mirrors and polished out some scuffing.
It looked great before, when i picked it up in April, now it looks Brand New! Neighbours don't believe it's a 20yr old car
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that looks beautiful. those headlights too... wowzers!

 

[A2Steve]

That does look lovely. I bet you’re pleased.

 

[Sylvester]

Got these from eBay
All good

Hi, I'd received the boot struts before I left for work, so hadn't had time to install it, but I quickly checked it and tried to push the rod into the tube and to my surprise it didn't move at all. I can twist the top left/right, but that's it.

Is that normal? I'd literally put my body weight on it too, but to no avil. Cheers