Phil's Fabia 1.8t Build Thread (ex 1.2 12v)

[pip_vrs]

Decided to do a bit more weight saving at the begining of lockdown. Other than going to work i had nothing to do.. so i removed every wire i didnt need from the loom. 
 

[pip_vrs]

This was the second bag..

 

[pip_vrs]

Alot of chopping, adding, shortening etc

 

[pip_vrs]

Re loomed taped..

Why is it so difficult to add pictures 🥵

Edited 1 September, 2020 by pip_vrs

[pip_vrs]

Found a couple of cracks in the tublier manifold.. so i will be getting the standard one ported. Shouldnt really loose any power either which is good. 
 

Edited 1 September, 2020 by pip_vrs

[TrevorB33]

That manifold bolt looks loose too mate 

[pip_vrs]

Sourced a wider track rear beam, stripped it, fitted poly bushes and painted it.

 

[pip_vrs]

Used Problem Solving Bushes (PSB) as ive fitted them all round on my T5 and theyve been great.

 

[Kanerr]

Seems good, are there differences with Powerflex bushes for what you know?

[pip_vrs]

On 23/09/2020 at 09:03, Kanerr said:

Seems good, are there differences with Powerflex bushes for what you know?

Half the price lol

theyre exactly the same, made from the same material and fit spot on. Every bush on my transporter has been done and ive done about 65k in 2.5 years. 

[pip_vrs]

Spare set of hubs cleaned up and painted.

cant find painted pics 

Edited 24 September, 2020 by pip_vrs

[pip_vrs]

Designed some camber plates to fit behind the hub on the rear beam. Made two sets, one at 1.4* to make 2* and one at 2.4* to make 3*. Unsure what i want so will stick the 1.4* in and gonfrom there see how it feels

[pip_vrs]

Removed the large spigot from the rear hubs. This it too large to allow 15mm spacers to fit flush, not that ill need spacers with the wider beam but before i fit might as well. 

[Kanerr]

3 hours ago, pip_vrs said:

Half the price lol

theyre exactly the same, made from the same material and fit spot on. Every bush on my transporter has been done and ive done about 65k in 2.5 years. 

that really is awesome. Will sort out which diameter arb I have and place an order since it really needs to be done. Cheers

[pip_vrs]

Some pics of the hubs. Fitted new bearings last night. 

[Lofty]

You have been a busy fella!

 

What's this wider track rear beam you speak of. Tell me more.... 

[pip_vrs]

On 01/10/2020 at 16:38, Lofty said:

You have been a busy fella!

 

What's this wider track rear beam you speak of. Tell me more.... 

 

Its from the newer Polo Matt. This beam was actually from a drum braked car, but still has the carrier on it. From a 2012ish Polo. 

[pip_vrs]

Started to put the wiring loom back in today. Fuse/relay panel back in, pedals and bulkhead wires connected. Steering rack back in. 

[Lofty]

Good progress with the loom Phil, I must admit I hate wiring jobs, so fair play to you!

[trickstargee]

Next time this is out at on track, i'll come spectate

[pip_vrs]

Few issues with wiring. Apparently the fuel pump needs an earth. Luckily the loom from fuel pump to rear of the car isnt taped up yet so easy enough to sort.

Dash are all wired up and engine running. Just need to tidy wiring for gauges and WMI.

Then plumb in T5 heater. 
Tried to remove rear beam but couldn’t undo carrier bolts, so sacked that off untill after track day in November.

 

[pip_vrs]

Just need to cable tie wiring neat, bit its all there now. Heater plumbed in inside and through bulkhead. Just need to split a hose to allow it to flow through heater.

 

[pip_vrs]

Made a new centre console, also holds the dash in place as ive removed all the supports. Not perfect but not too bad. 

[pip_vrs]

Also swapped tyres round and sold a load of wheels/tyres i didnt really need.

Just two sets of OZs now, Ultra and Super Leggeria 😆

 

[pip_vrs]

Seni successful day at Donington.

Many laps were had chasing faster stuff, then i let my dad loose when i was tired.

Something fuel related, pump or injectors has gone as when under load just judders. Only code is cyl2 missfire. Something else to look at over winter.