[trackday_prep] 309 Gti Trackday Car

[Baz 421]

Look really good mate, should be great once done! Again nice to see another 309 loved!!

[edbar 6]

Didnt plug the holes but ran a little oil through them after, Am changing the driveshaft seals tommorow so will take the diff casing off anyway to inspect.

New seals.

[edbar 6]

Took the diff casing apart and found a few bits of debris so gave everything a thorough clean and re-assemble with gel gasket to stop any chance of a leak hopefully.

 

Old seal pushed out and casing cleaned.

 

New seal pressed in after a good clean.

 

More later.

[edbar 6]

Had anouther chat with don and he has managed to get me a brand new set of liners aswell as the pistons to go in and will be ready in a couple of weeks time!

Well here are the rest of the diff clean and re-assemble pics.

 

Gel gasket applied.

 

And finished box.

 

Hopefully wont have any leaks from it everything else seemed in good condition just a shame i cant afford an lsd to go in now!

[allanallen 528 2 Cars]

I have just been inspired by your build. I'm gonna pull my 309 out and put the bloody thing back together.

 

good work fella

[edbar 6]

309's deserve to live and be loved like a 205! Get it out there allan!

[Sandy 189]

Nice work

[edbar 6]

Had the day off today so to fill the time i sanded and painted the roll cage in hammerite satin black.

 

After sanding, Dusty in pics but used plenty of panel wipe before paint.

 

Rear section after wipe.

 

And painted up.

 

Managed some savage runs in places so the finish isn't concours but at least it is presentable and protected.

[projectpug 0]

Looking good ,not surprised about the runs to be honest very hard to spray outside in this cold weather we have atm .

 

Keep up the good work

Phil

[edbar 6]

Thanks phil! Couldnt spray inside as there is a 308 ferrari in and overspray is not an option lol! Wind was really annoying me towards the end as i used two cans to finish it, but hey i did the best i could.

[platty 1]

I did wonder what the car under the cloth was....

[edbar 6]

Its a nice car, sounds pretty good but not that quick according to the owner.

[bobtt230 0]

looking really good mate! bet you cant wait to get it finished! ive just got mine track worthy (hopefully) should see as im bookedat cadwell on the 22nd hope the weather gets better!

[Cloverleaf 1]

You're making good progress mate, much quicker than me! Keep the updates coming...

[edbar 6]

Big update tomorrow with more pics, been a while but the ball is once again rolling in the right direction!

[edbar 6]

Well after alot of waiting for bits and to get extra funds together the engine was completed at 6pm yesterday and collected from Don Loughlin engineering. Had a right mare getting it out of the surprisingly deep boot of the polo daily runner . I am so pleased with the way it has turned out after 7 months of sourcing/researching parts for the build, porting the head and all the machining involved with the double springs, then having to get the new 1.6 pistons and liners aswell, but just looking at it i would say it was worth all the money and time!

 

 

 

[edbar 6]

Pics with the inlet offered up.

 

 

 

Not long to go now, have provisionly set a date of easter weekend which is three weeks i think to drop it in the 309, just a few bits left:

1-Exhaust

2-Oil cooler kit

3-Filter

4-Throttle linkage

5-Bbm solid torque bush

6-Bbm quickshift.

7-Catch tank.

If anyone reading has any of these parts for sale drop me a p.m!

Edited March 21, 2009 by edbar

[welshpug 1,622]

8. Timing belt covers!

[edbar 6]

Got those to pull off the other engine when it comes out of the car.

[Cloverleaf 1]

Looks good mate.

[edbar 6]

A few pics of the carbs trial fitted, looks rather nice i think.

 

 

[BackStreetRacecars 3]

sex wee everywhere!!!

[edbar 6]

Had a small delivery from Aldons yesterday.

 

 

The all important misab plates, which when offered up to the manifold highlights the fact that it needs more porting on the carb side in a few areas (anouther job to add to the list).

[edbar 6]

Went to wiltshire agin to see Daza4 and buy his alpha ignition ecu kit, wanted to go for coil pack but couldnt justify the money it would cost new so when i saw the kit for sale i snapped it up. After a chat with daz about installation it really doesnt seem that difficult to fit but we shall see when the time comes.

 

 

[edbar 6]

Got a small selection of new parts yesterday and today to speed along the build.

 

 

Ngk Iridium hot running plugs, told they are two heat ranges higher than standard which is what was recommended to me.

 

 

Oil pressure sensor.

 

 

Getting very close to being ready to put it in the car now!