sidrick Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Waiting for a 17" ratchet spanner to arrive before fitting You can live without ratcheted spanners ? How have you ever changed a Mk6 bumper without them ? I need a standard set, stubby set and swivel head boxful before I open a bonnet. Laziness is horrible disease. Haha, I know what you mean. My tool kit gets bigger with every job I do. I've been putting off the ratchet set as I generally only buy complete Teng sets, but don't really have the cash right now. Bought the individual ratchet and I'll decide after pay day. I've changed many a Mk6 bumper, and they're pretty similar to this, but easier. Can you not get a 1/4" socket onto the bumper bolts? It's been so long...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Got some bits for the front suspension refresh and also a cam cover set as it'll come off when doing the cam belt soon to check the timing: http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13533.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I spy a shiny ratchet spanner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) I spy a shiny ratchet spanner! Damn right. I went to work this week looking like the missus had battered me, so hopefully I'll avoid a few bruises with that thing. Going to phone Audi tomorrow to see what we can sort out regarding my timing belt parts. Ideally I want more than 15% off since I'll be buying every nut and bolt. I'll update soon with the timing belt process if anyone's interested. Edited September 13, 2012 by sidrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Damn right. I went to work this week looking like the missus had battered me, so hopefully I'll avoid a few bruises with that thing.Chris 'ImpMan' Lower loled at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I spy a shiny ratchet spanner! Damn right. I went to work this week looking like the missus had battered me, so hopefully I'll avoid a few bruises with that thing. Going to phone Audi tomorrow to see what we can sort out regarding my timing belt parts. Ideally I want more than 15% off since I'll be buying every nut and bolt.I'll update soon with the timing belt process if anyone's interested. Yes please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicksy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Good updates with this, i cant believe the shite luck you have though I saw something on my travels today, its been sat about for years and years! It has no engine in it, and the engine seems to be in bits in the car. Its made me kind of want one! http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/IMG_1127.jpg http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/IMG_1129.jpg http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/IMG_1128.jpg Any update on this mate? I think there is, im pretty sure the engine has been built back up and is waiting for the chap to have some time to refit it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Decent weather here again so took the opportunity to get the new alternator in and plug the coolant hoses in to complete the aux rad delete. I decided I'd do away with my usual tool kit: http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC10223.jpg For something more subtle for this job. I know, I know, Tuborg... http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13534.jpg Anyway, what a difference that ratchet spanner made. My arms still look like I've gone 10 rounds with a tiger though, haha. http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13536.jpg Plugged the top hose (main rad to aux rad) at its full length so I could test everything. I'll trim it shortly: http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13535.jpg Looking good, except that horrible alarm! http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13537.jpg That'll do me http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13538.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) Always good to finish up with what you want. You planning on ditching the alarm, obviously not completely or moving it? Edited September 18, 2012 by Naylor2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Always good to finish up with what you want. You planning on ditching the arm, obviously not completely or moving it? What arm? My arm? No, I need them both. I'll overcome a few scratches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/temporary.jpg Got some paint. Thinking maybe a satin black front grille and yellow for some little bits underneath to match the calipers (such as the anti-roll bar bush brackets). Also ordered the following from Audi today Toothed BeltRelay/Idle Roller and BoltCoolant Pump with O-ringAllen head bolt & washer for coolant pumpBolts & washers for coolant pumpMain pulley bolt Allen head bolts on pulleyToothed belt crank pulleyPAS belt4 wishbone bushes2 anti-roll bar bushesBolts for PAS pulleyNuts for cam belt coverThermostat, seal and bolts :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I meant alarm dude, sorry, I think the last year of escort ownership is actually making me lose it, I'm starting to make some horrific spelling mistakes, or just completely exchanging one word for another, I dont know whats going catfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Christ http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/AudiBelt_zpsc9777396.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13542_zpsa1da044e.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 lots of shiny new parts! Fitted yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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