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ambrose89

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  1. Hi all and thanks in advance.

    I am looking to replace all the rubbers on the bottom half of a 1.3 Skoda Rapid (i.e. trailing arm bushes, crossmembers, boots/gaiters, steering rack boots/ clamp rubbers)

     

    Can anyone advise if it is :

    A. Possible to source these parts and if so from where ?

    B. Are any of the rubbers generic and sourceable from a motor factors for instance ?

    C. Can other Skoda models (Felicia, Favorit) be a source for steering rack or any other bits ?

    D. Are poly bush kits available?

    E. What are peoples recommendations ?

     

     

  2. Hi guys, you need to be a freedom member to advertise and sell items on this site, I know this is an old thread that's been bumped but the rues still apply, meanwhile I'm turning a blind eye.

     

    ok, I'll take it down - was putting it up in case someone wanted one.

     

    tried but i cant delete it :wonder:

  3. had a chat with a bloke today.

    he has 2 rapids for sale which are in need of restoration (not sure what this means), would prefer if they were saved rather than being raped for parts or scrapped.

    They are 136 models I believe, 1 is maroon and 1 is black. No bodykit or louvres (i've already asked)

    located in Bideford Devon,

    advertised in june practical classics, I said I would post info on here to facilitate saving another couple of these cars.

    contact 01237 451351 (sensible hours) for details

  4. <br />

    how different is the skoda box to a early vw box as they look fairly similer?<br />

    I was looking at a vw camper gearbox (commonly used for subaru conversions of beetles) and it looks chunkier in the casing (could be made to fit imo) and the gearshaft seems to come out at a higher point than a skoda box (but bar bent into a set of 2 90 degress could solve this).

    didn't have both sat beside each other but as you say looked simillar.

  5. looking at putting a felicia into a rapid,

    the guide posted earlier in this thread lists the flywheel/ring gear as a part to swap across.

    I have looked at the felicia flywheel and compared it to the rapid one.

    Apart from the ring gear and slightly different profile of the rear side of flywheel to engine mating face they look the same.

    I have fitted up the rapid flywheel to the felicia block and it looks ok,(clearance and dimensions and has the correct rapid ring gear on it).

    is the rapid flywheel able to straight swap across like this as it appears to be ?

    if so this will save me having to heat and swap the rapid ring gear onto felica flywheel?

    if not, why ?

    thanks in advance.

    Yes you can, thanks to those who replied

  6. looking at putting a felicia into a rapid,

    the guide posted earlier in this thread lists the flywheel/ring gear as a part to swap across.

    I have looked at the felicia flywheel and compared it to the rapid one.

    Apart from the ring gear and slightly different profile of the rear side of flywheel to engine mating face they look the same.

    I have fitted up the rapid flywheel to the felicia block and it looks ok,(clearance and dimensions and has the correct rapid ring gear on it).

    is the rapid flywheel able to straight swap across like this as it appears to be ?

    if so this will save me having to heat and swap the rapid ring gear onto felica flywheel?

    if not, why ?

    thanks in advance.

  7. I have one that fits a rapid (It's not for sale!) from autoplas.

    As I beleive these are quite rare I was wondering what the process would be to take a mould of it so others could be made.

    Does anyone know the most cost effective way of doing this?

    If it is possible and cost effective it would enable me to get a spare made and perhaps others would benefit.

    Any information kindly received.

  8. Glad it is working out well for you - I do miss the car, but I know it is in good hands, so I am not worried. Keep us posted - photos too if poss:) would be great!

    Ian

    Ian,

    dont worry i'll look after her. I had fun starting her this morning because i need to charge the battery up, and finding the balance between choke and throttle can be an art form:confused:.

    ive got a weber on the way so that should sort those problems out.

    i have some 15" empi's to put on her and have decided to keep her the same colour. the battleship grey is growing on me. i have a few mods on the horizon.

    clear coolant piping,

    75deg thermostat,

    foam rubber on the bonnet underside

    avo springs

    electric fuel pump.

    now the days are getting longer and hopefully drier i should be able to give her the attention she deserves. once i start getting her together(not that she isnt already) i will take pics of her.

    i am taking her to the south coast skoda meet at marwell zoo so will get a few pictures of her there no doubt.

    starting to learn how to double declutch and find my way around the box:).

    i hope the estelle is running ok

  9. I bet you it's rotten underneath , or he'd MOT it himself before selling

    she went for mot today,

    a new tyre and a small bit of welding required.

    :)

    and i,ve a couple of bits to sort out, but overall a good condition car.

    bottom of the car is fine

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