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Engine is ready to install and engine mounts are welded in Loom is done and ready to install Belly mounted rad is ready to fit just need to space it away from the remote brake servo for clearance Currently dealing with gearbox clearance issues both at the rear (slave cylinder) and front (shift...

Seen the post on facebook - gonna be sweet when its done, much easier on a 2 post ramp too Mine is only about 10 inches off the floor on axle stands which makes the conversion a little more "challenging"

Wish there was a decent wide 5 rear disk kit - Sparky had no end of issues with the CE one he has fitted and its put me right off Ive enough on my plate now without spending the thick end of a grand on a "work in progress" kit

Yes!!

Oh I do like that - is it standalone or does it need to hook into an existing headunit? 8)

Its a no for me - looks out of place in that golf too! Screen is massive, looks bigger than the daft small steering wheel too Does the angle change so the driver can actually see what the screen has on it?

Currently an Armourer - Weapons Technician in the RAF, however as I am retiring next year after 22 years service I am currently retraining to become an Independent Financial Adviser. Slight change in coming months!

Sounds like a dodgy lead to me too - might just be a poorly made join inside that has an intermittent connection. Bet new leads sort it for you - your engine bay looks clean enough to eat off!!

Looking like new. Not jealous at all

Cheers all - Murphy will hopefully be upto the job. I had a remote brake servo installed before starting by Graham at Midland EarlyBay and will be running more aggressive EBC Pads on the front to assist in reigning in the extra power - rear disks will find themselves on there eventually but Ill...

I am pleased how the engine turned out considering the state of it when it was collected - I am guessing it was left sat for some time after being removed from the donor vehicle due to the levels of corrosion on the aluminum block and the amount of leaves, twigs and muck I found.

Still aircooled at heart though - I wont take you out for a spin when im rolling then :lol: Wouldnt want you to feel too "Scummy" :mrgreen:

Yep it was an option however to look at an aircooled engine that would reliably and regularly reach the 120 - 160bhp mark my budget was waaaaayyyyy exceeded and then the gearbox build and compromises such as increased oil cooling and massive fuel consumption combined with excess crankcase oil...

Everyone is entitled to an opinion and I do appreciate feedback both positive and negative. Wasn’t an easy choice or a convenient change. But love driving the bus and going to Europe in it so reliability is a preference over speed. Sad the way the (new) used parts market has left people such as...

Always up for a cruise with Olive old bean - reliability is key not speed and torque when towing the Rapido We have managed some epic road trips so far and have many more to come fingers crossed! Rita and Biddy have a few future parties to attend I am sure!! 8) 8) 8)

Yep I appreciate your sentiment and it wasnt a quick or easy decision - however our bus is for driving and visiting places, trips back on the big yellow taxi have become a little commonplace and nobody will know whats under the hood till we are parked up safe and sound. Use it or loose it is my...

Not running yet mate!! 8) Start of a new era :D

Certainly did! And mostly your fault!! :lol:

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