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[Mopeytitan]

I do indeed doing a few things soon. Classic VW camper next month lol

[Mopeytitan]

Well the colour change is official (on both cars) just received the V5's back from the DVLA.

[D-DAWG83]

Is it RED on the V5? 

[Mopeytitan]

It is now

[D-DAWG83]

Great work. I read most of this last night, and finished this morning. Couple of questions, what glue did you use to stick the covering to the dash, and has it bubbled at all in the summer? Mine is already covered, which i like, but its bubbles in the heat, so thinking il carefully remove it, and put some more/better glue down. The central rib, and the starter hole are also not stuck at all, and that bugs me. Did you see any benefit from wrapping the manifold at all? I have a Piper one that came with the car, and painted it, but considering wrapping it now to keep the heat in, downside to that, is im not sure if it will just crack with so much heat being contained

 

[Mopeytitan]

I used a carpet adhesive I think, I'll have a look and see if I can find a link to it for you. I had removed the original vinyl stuff from the dash first so not sure if that helped at all. I've not noticed any bubbling since doing it but not really paid much attention to it tbh. I've only recently wrapped the manifold but since doing it I've noticed my temp doesn't rise above 89 when they used to rise quickly until the fan kicked in. Also because I was an idiot and didn't refit the heat shield foam stuff around the boot after the o angel it got burnt slightly and used to stink every time I went out in it, now no more issues with that I don't think stainless manifolds will have any issues with cracking will they?...

[D-DAWG83]

Not if properly made like yours no. Mine already had some cracks in it when i pulled it off, so got them rewelded. Does not bode well for the rest though, which is why im a little worried about containing more heat. Piper apparently had issues, so dont make them anymore. Was it difficult to get the central ridge and button area to stay down? Thats the 2 areas that really bug me.

[D-DAWG83]

Also, have you ever had any issues with the wishbones after powder coating, stone chips etc? In 2 minds if i should get them passivated, or powder coated or both

[smiley]

I don't think stainless manifolds will have any issues with cracking will they?...

 

I cracked my stainless 2.5" tullett one with 280 SC ponies.   

[Mopeytitan]

Not if properly made like yours no. Mine already had some cracks in it when i pulled it off, so got them rewelded. Does not bode well for the rest though, which is why im a little worried about containing more heat. Piper apparently had issues, so dont make them anymore. Was it difficult to get the central ridge and button area to stay down? Thats the 2 areas that really bug me.

 

I issues originally before modding the dash with the centre line and starter button sticking down but since modding the dash vents and removing the original vinyl it stuck fine and hasn't lifted yet (touch wood)

 

with regards to powder coating, since having them done i've not driven it w hell of a lot tbh. probably around 500-1000miles max but it still looks like new. I must say though i do only drive it in the sun though, as its a third car.

[Mopeytitan]

 

I don't think stainless manifolds will have any issues with cracking will they?...

 

I cracked my stainless 2.5" tullett one with 280 SC ponies.   

 

 

well fingers crossed mine won't crack then just have to wait and see what happens. But id rather take the risk and have it crack than have stupidly hot engine bay temps

[D-DAWG83]

The wide choice of colours for powder coating is what is appealing to me. Im aware that they can chip wtc, and rust can get under them, but thats why i was toying with getting the plating done first. Best of both worlds then, its just cost. Just wondering what people real world experience of just powder coating them was like, compared to plating only,or plating then poqder coating. What were your reasons for not going down the plating route?

[Mopeytitan]

The wide choice of colours for powder coating is what is appealing to me. Im aware that they can chip wtc, and rust can get under them, but thats why i was toying with getting the plating done first. Best of both worlds then, its just cost. Just wondering what people real world experience of just powder coating them was like, compared to plating only,or plating then poqder coating. What were your reasons for not going down the plating route?

I know what you mean. I mainly only went powder coating as it was the cheap as it doesn't get used much and I polybushed it if the start getting crap again then I'll just get them redone. I'm not too worried about it atm. You watch they get chipped and start rusting no

[D-DAWG83]

Just see wish they could plate in a few more colours thats all

[Nev]

Any progress with the V6 installation Al ?

[Mopeytitan]

Any progress with the V6 installation Al ?

It is coming along :s I will do a big update soon. It's in the car, exhaust nearly finished, intake to do and plum fuel lines and water lines. ECU arrives Friday then the fun of wiring begins

[Nev]

 

Any progress with the V6 installation Al ?

It is coming along :s I will do a big update soon. It's in the car, exhaust nearly finished, intake to do and plum fuel lines and water lines. ECU arrives Friday then the fun of wiring begins

 

 

Keep plugging, this is such a big project I don't envy you !  

[Mopeytitan]

 

Any progress with the V6 installation Al ?

It is coming along :s I will do a big update soon. It's in the car, exhaust nearly finished, intake to do and plum fuel lines and water lines. ECU arrives Friday then the fun of wiring begins  

  Keep plugging, this is such a big project I don't envy you !  

Bigger than you think aswell! As it's not just engine

[Mopeytitan]

Heard on the grape vine that someone's stole my idea so will make an update this weekend with how far I've gotten as want to make sure everyone knows I done it first

[Acidpopstar]

Eh? Anticipation rising... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk