[trackday_prep] 205 Gti-6 Trackcar Project

[SteveW 6]

Here is the gearbox i have for the car but i have been told it wont fit because i have the gearstick with lift up

cable reverse selector, to be honest i aint got a clue. here are some pics of the box, can anyone tell me if i need

to change the gearlever gubbins or get the right box, cheers in advance

 

 

 

 

[dcc 855]

Steve, the gearbox will fit. That car has a brand new be3 clutch pedal which I used the be3 cable with, which I used to run a be3 mi16 gearbox, but the box retained the lift up reverse (next to first). You just need to get a gearstick from a shell with be3 box fitted so no dilemma!

[dcc 855]

and after another glimpse, I think you have a lift up reverse cable hole in the 3rd pic!

 

That must be the same style gearbox as what I used, strange that it is stamped be1 and uses a be3 release lever (that's exactly the same style of casing as the mi16 box I used)

[welshpug 1,622]

not strange at all Dan, that's how most BE1 405's and BX's were

[SteveW 6]

Happy with that then, just hope the box is good now.

 

the father in law has been sorting the wiring out, i put the dash back in, wont be long now before

the lump can be fitted

 

 

 

 

 

[rubyna 4 1 Cars]

Coming along nice Steve fair shout. Like you said shouldnt be too long now, get mine back this week

with the 6engine fitted,cant wait missing her now...

Luke...

[SteveW 6]

Coming along nice Steve fair shout. Like you said shouldnt be too long now, get mine back this week

with the 6engine fitted,cant wait missing her now...

Luke...

 

Nice 1 Luke, who's doing the conversion for you? cant wait to get mine on the road and out on track

[SteveW 6]

got a little more done tonight but wrong timing belt kit stopped play. change that tomorrow and the old boy will fit it tomorrow hopefully.

 

started to prep the block a few days ago for some paint

 

 

hi temp basecoat

 

 

box painted a few days ago and fitted tonight

 

 

 

 

 

shame about the new belt kit, neva mind will be sorted tomorrow

 

[SteveW 6]

last pic of the night, getting there but my mid july deadline i set myself is comming up fast

 

[Spiky 37]

looks bloody great dude

 

dont throw out that old tensioner

 

some man hours gone in to that by you pair

 

will pop up soon and shorten my loom for you

[SteveW 6]

looks bloody great dude

 

dont throw out that old tensioner

 

some man hours gone in to that by you pair

 

will pop up soon and shorten my loom for you

 

Nice one, its about time you came up and got your hands dirty

[SteveW 6]

new cambelt and water pump fitted

 

 

trial fitted the engine in its original position (not tilted), exhaust manifold joint to downpipe sits about 1" of the seam in the tunnel, 1 gear rod will need adjusting and the master cylinder needs adjusting for clearence.

 

[Spiky 37]

glad its in there, but you need to sort the few things i mentioned

 

you can see its a touch lower on the drviers side

 

but getting there dude

[Paul_13 212 1 Cars]

Did you find a right PITA to time up the engine?

Took me a while using torx keys for timing pins

[SteveW 6]

Did you find a right PITA to time up the engine?

Took me a while using torx keys for timing pins

 

the old boy did the timing belt and waterpump, he owns and runs a service and tuning garage. i wouldnt atempt

changing the belt on my own as it would end in terminal failiure im sure

[SteveW 6]

more progress yesterday

 

driveshafts in

 

 

 

M C is nice and close

 

 

as is the exhaust manifold, will take it up the garage on the lift to modyfiy the bulkhead

 

 

 

can now see the light at the end of the tunnel

 

 

[Spiky 37]

excellent ork dude

 

bet you well happy

 

well have the issues resloved soon enough

[SteveW 6]

gotta crack on now as i insured it today, give myself a kick in the backside lol

[rubyna 4 1 Cars]

Getting there now Steve, looking good mate at the final hurdle now then its all smiles and miles!!!!

Luke

[Spiky 37]

Getting there now Steve, looking good mate at the final hurdle now then its all smiles and miles!!!!

Luke

 

 

he's too bloody slow if you ask me...lol

[taylorspug 7]

Hello Steve,

 

Is that an old picture of the engine, it isnt sitting level in the engine bay. Gearbox end is way high. Have you used the lowered engine mount method to sort the clearance issues?

[Spiky 37]

Hello Steve,

 

Is that an old picture of the engine, it isnt sitting level in the engine bay. Gearbox end is way high. Have you used the lowered engine mount method to sort the clearance issues?

 

 

it's not finished

 

we will sort that in good time, before it turns a wheel anyhow

 

good spotting

Edited June 29, 2009 by Spiky

[SteveW 6]

he's too bloody slow if you ask me...lol

 

Waiting for you to sort it

 

 

it's not finished

 

we will sort that in good time, before it turns a wheel anyhow

 

good spotting

 

WAITING FOR YOU TO SORT IT

[Spiky 37]

sorry, what you say?

[boombang 2]

Nice little project, should certainly do the job!

 

Have you done anything with the seat mounts? Looks from the pics that you've kept them in there. They are notoriously weak, seen them snap plenty of times (including once at Combe sending Martin Wicks' 205 into the barriers backwards).

 

Just a shame to have done all that work only to leave something so simple.