71-BEETLE Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Heater will stay for now. I didn't do a compression test on it cause my testers at a mates house. But instead of doing just tge head doing the whole motor. It'll cone out once tge heads off and sent away for skimming and porting and polishing. Ordered new bearings pistons rings etc. Thinking about cams but not to sure yet. Also Gunna clean the bay up. Hide wires and seam weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_kid Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) Hmm.. doing all this work may not fix your over heating problems, just be careful jumping the gun there mate. Especially with mildly built up motor you wont want to cook it now So is this becoming a full time track car now, I thought it was a daily? Edited November 15, 2011 by Subaru_kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71-BEETLE-SEDAN Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Not a track car, just that no one else is ever in the car with me. So if i am comfortable with it then its good. I am thinking that a new alloy or at least new stock radiator, new hoses all round, new thermostat, new water pump, new coolant, extra thermos, relocated oil cooler, new gaskets all round. Should fix the issue. Mainly because well what else could cause the car to overheat? This car has no air-con already, so at the moment air flow is front bar, oil cooler, radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_kid Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 In that case, as said before, if you remove the heater your car is no longer roadworthy and the gains are very minimal... Cops are gonna have a good look when they see the fogged up windows Fair enough, that should cure it... good luck on the build! I wish i got a non A/C twinky :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71-BEETLE-SEDAN Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 So after having to buy two more 10 mm sockets, because the four bolts that hold the valve covers on needed a deep socket, so bought one yesterday, got the cams out and then my 12 point wouldn't fit down to the head bolts, so now i got 3 ten mm sockets. But its fair to say Ive definitely done the head-gasket on this thing. But on a good point picked up my new water pump, thermostat, timing belt, oil, filter, gearbox oil, new braided line for my oil cooler, catch can, thermos and some of the coolant hoses from auto pro. Will get photos of that later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71-BEETLE-SEDAN Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 okay all, so I'm up to doing the valve seals, how do i get the spring retainers etc back on????? Ive tried everything possible. I don't wanna have to buy that tool that Ive found people say is useful. spring loaded or something. Ive got the old ones off etc and now i need the new springs back in so i can get this thing done. I'm after even just a picture of the way others have done it. I'm at my wits end with this bit, everything else is easy as. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71-BEETLE Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Cars for sale. All back together and running. My dream car is up for sale and need cash asap. $2700. With rego. Etc etc. New waterpump timing belt etc. Headwork. Cai. Check out cars for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_kid Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Kinda sad to hear dude, hope it goes to a good home... and i hope that car is a lambo or something :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71-BEETLE Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Hahah I don't plan on selling it to get thrashed. I'll be sure to send itvto a good home. And the car is most definitely not a lambo. Possibly one of the furthest cars from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_kid Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 The car is most definitely not a lambo. Possibly one of the furthest cars from it Hmmmm.......... ooh is it a 1971 beetle? don't know where i got that from lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71-BEETLE Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Nope. Already gots me self a 1971 beetle and a 1964 beetle. If you all must know. It's a vs commodore ute. 3.8l, 5 speed manual. Hard top. Lowered. 20 inch rims. Tint. Exhaust. Intake. Pretty much the cleanest vs I've ever seen. And I know it's a Holden etc etc. But they are a cool car. And I've already got plans for my next car. After that. And you'll all forgive me once you find out what It is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_kid Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Burn it and buy another Corolla? :dance: hahaha just jokes man.... all the best with the new ride :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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