17-05-2015, 08:01 PM
Got a bit more done today.
Arrived at 10.30 with a friend and started trying to get the matrix through the grommet. Wasnt happening and eventually with a series of screwdrivers got the grommet out. Couldnt see the leak in the matrix but under pressure there must be something. Refitted the matrix and cleaned out the blower motor whilst I had access. Wasnt sure whether the matrix should be in the grommet or out of the grommet when refitting. Ended up cutting the grommet into two halves and fitting to the bulkhead and then pushing the matrix through with lots of WD40 to lubricate.
Dash back in. Easy as most of the bolts were broken. Just the three at the top and the bottom side bolts left which is secure enough. Facia back in.
Still have a problem. I have GTI6 matrix pipes which will clear the gti6 manifold once fitted but the bottom end is different so going to need some cutting! Shouldnt be difficult through.
Had all the cleaning stuff but had had enough for the day... Will be back at it tomorrow.
Also got the valves out of the fondmetals. Put some GUNK over them and alloy wheel cleaner and worked it in with a tooth brush before pressure washing. One wheel is way dirtier than others so not looking forward to that but the other three shouldnt bee too bad. All ready for a sanding and polishing tomorrow. Looking forward to having decent wheels as I have never really had a perfect set.
Arrived at 10.30 with a friend and started trying to get the matrix through the grommet. Wasnt happening and eventually with a series of screwdrivers got the grommet out. Couldnt see the leak in the matrix but under pressure there must be something. Refitted the matrix and cleaned out the blower motor whilst I had access. Wasnt sure whether the matrix should be in the grommet or out of the grommet when refitting. Ended up cutting the grommet into two halves and fitting to the bulkhead and then pushing the matrix through with lots of WD40 to lubricate.
Dash back in. Easy as most of the bolts were broken. Just the three at the top and the bottom side bolts left which is secure enough. Facia back in.
Still have a problem. I have GTI6 matrix pipes which will clear the gti6 manifold once fitted but the bottom end is different so going to need some cutting! Shouldnt be difficult through.
Had all the cleaning stuff but had had enough for the day... Will be back at it tomorrow.
Also got the valves out of the fondmetals. Put some GUNK over them and alloy wheel cleaner and worked it in with a tooth brush before pressure washing. One wheel is way dirtier than others so not looking forward to that but the other three shouldnt bee too bad. All ready for a sanding and polishing tomorrow. Looking forward to having decent wheels as I have never really had a perfect set.