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01/01/2024

Audi Coupe finally running
At last! After a year of fettling and nearly selling it, I took the Coupe to a real expert - Rob Bainbridge at Nentsport Dyno who, through a process of elimination, not only got it going but running spot on. I'm so pleased and can't wait to get it finished and on the road.

Parts used/replaced:- Cam belt kit, Brakes, Suspension, Stainless exhaust system, Engine service kit, Cold start valve, Idle control valve, Thermotime switch, Injection metering unit, Injectors, Warm up valve kit, Door bottom rubbers, Plugs & leads, Brake master cylinder and Temperature switch.

Aud2

Audi3

Audi3

Audi3

11/12/2023

Nissan Primaster
Well, that's work on the Nissan Primaster day van project underway. It has to be a rolling project as I have to use the van daily. First job was to take off all the chrome and repaint the bright effect alloys which needed refurbed anyway. The side rails were easy and the wheels weren't too bad. The starter needed replaced which involves removing the whole of the front tend. Sounds a lot but is actually quite easy. Most jobs on this van are fairly easy. Mind you, I've still the gearbox to do!!!
Check out the first video here>>

Nissan 1

Nissan 2

Nissan3

Nissan 4

12/11/2023

Audi Coupe 2.2 - FINALLY RUNNING!
I can't believe it! It's finally running spot on thanks to Rob at Nentsport Dyno, Alston, Cumbria. He's a real old school 5 pot Bosch K-Jetronic specialist. Turned out to be a combination of quite a few things that only a real Bosch expert could diagnose. He basically changed the Metering Unit/air intake for a known running one, fixed all the minor vacuum leaks (that add up to a significant leak) replaced the new (faulty) idle control valve and tested absolutely everything. The cambelt was also one tooth out (that was me that fitted it!!) He then got it running and proceeded to tune it up and fine tune on his rolling road. I can't thank him enough and would recommend to anyone with similar problems.
Check out the Dyno run here>>

Audi Coupe

Porsche

Audi

10/11/2023

Porsche Cayenne
Finally sorted the Cayenne. Turned out to be the Steering Lock. It's electric and has to mate up with the Kessy unit, Ignition switch and ecu. All sourced from a breaker and coded in by Boyd at Pixels Fixed East Kilbride. Runs really sweet and shifts through the gears well. Also handles like a sports car on the Eibach Springs.
Problem is that I really like the car and may want to keep it!! 20mpg average though :(

Porsche

Porsche

Porsche

Porsche

20/05/2023

Audi A2 Lacquer Peel Correction
Well it's finished! and to think it was nearly scrapped. It looks like a new car now not one that is 22 years old! Really pleased with the result, especially as it was all done outdoors in between rain, mist wind and thunder. Just goes to show, for a little money, time, skill and perseverance, the fantastic results you can achieve.

Audi A2 paint

Audi A2 paint

Audi A2 paint

Audi A2 paint

06/05/2023

Audi A2 tyres & track rods
Coronation day and what better thing to do than fit my secondhand tyres and track rods. Never done tyres with levers before but my Dad done all his when I was young. It was a bit of a struggle but I managed both successfully.

Tyres

Track rods

Track rods

Track rods

01/05/2023

Audi A2 black vinyl roof
Had some timer to spare tonight so went ahead and rubbed down the lacquer peel on the roof and fitted a black gloss vinyl wrap. Quite awkward to do as the roof is ridged and curves 2 ways.

Roof

Roof

Roof

Roof

09/04/2023

Audi A2 1.4
With the good weather over Easter, I decided to get the Lacquer peel correction underway. Not an easy task but had to be done as it's a little embarrassing when parked up at jobs and Tesco!!

Audi A2

Front wing before

Audi A2

Front wing after

Audi A2

Rear quarter under way

Audi A2

Tailgate done

29/03/2023
Audo A2 1.4

Work has got underway on the A2. First up is the Gear lever mechanism, new alternator and fuel filter.
Also started rubbing down the peeling lacquer. There's some on every panel on the car which involves rubbing down, blowing in the red and spraying clear over the complete panels.

Audi A2Gear lever mechanism

Audi A2 alternator

Fuel filter

Fuel filter

18/02/2023

Audi Coupe
With it being wet and drizzly today, decided to get on with stripping the rear lights and sort the leaky seals which had hardened off over the years.

Audi rear lights

Porsche

Porsche

Porsche

17/02/2023

Porsche Cayenne
Was out in the Porsche Cayenne after work today to have a look at the wires under the footwell. There's no visible breaks but someone's already been in there and connected up all the joints. They also unscrewed the dash and centre console annoyingly mislaying the bolts. I'm going to double check all the joints, stripping and rejoining where necessary. The footwell was soaked so will have to check the Aircon outlets and scuttle drains for blockages.

Porsche

Porsche

Porsche

Porsche

18/02/2023

Rally Car graphics
First event of the season sees me decalling up some Rally Cars. The first event being The Grant Stages at Knockhill and Fiestas for Dale Robertspn & Kieran Renton.

Rally 4

Rally 4

Rally 4

Rally 4

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