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been collecting bit and as much info as i possible can.
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I was at one stage going to buy Paul's first mk1.5 but unfortunatly i didn't
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Wanted to make a mk1.5 for a long time as i love the turbo shove but do love my mk1's
as most know i have had a high powered SC which was very quick, but it never had the shove it was very progressive power.
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and after 8 mk1's i am here.
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so here we go
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this is the beaut its going into
has a resto a couple of years ago so nice and no rust on it.
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Its already got a set of WMS brakes on it
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also it will be getting polybush suspension, Bigger ARB,
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Here is said engine
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It came from SuperNail.
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It's already got a oil filter relocator and the alternator bracket moved as it came from a mk1, also correct drive shafts
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But the wiring loom is shot, missing alternator, and intercooler, and CV boots split
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Now luckily i have a mk2 alternator laying around so thats sorted.
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So i Managed to get the morning on it, some on the car and some on the engine
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I pick up an engine stand next week so the engine will get head work, metal head gasket, new cambelt, water pump, tensioners, and probably new shells too
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sorry back onto today.
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and strip off the 3sgte loom and box etc ready for the stand and see how bad the loom is
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so starting off with the mk1,, tried to get it to run out of fuel.
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Got to be very care getting the engine out as most likely gonna be used to go in my brothers mini.
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armed with my Paul Woods guide off i went
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a while later before the rain came again its now in this state.
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So into the garage to look at the engine.
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As i have taken things off i have taken photos of everything so i hope i remember where is all goes.
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some of the things i found with the loom
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Its still got its CAT!!
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that's a big mess of pipes
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Got the loom off
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it is a bit of a mess
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got the intake off and fuel lines and lots of other bits and pieces looking a bit clearer
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by then it was about 1pm.
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i have loads of pics of every step as i take stuff off but wont bore you with that as you seen it before.
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All pics will be in this album feel free to browse it
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I know most will do it quicker etc but i am trying really hard not to break anything i and i not wanna rush and d something silly so i am making sure i am being patient)very hard for me)
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so till next time.
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