Applemobile's White Cupra R32...Turbo? In car video added

[Applemobile]

Sorted out my box at last, basically I have a 4motion gearbox, I have removed the transfer box and blocked off where it was with a plate.

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With this I put the gearbox on and got it all mounted up!

Basically some turd on the Internet told be you can fit the upper timing chain with the ear of fitted. This turned out to be a lie! And the gearbox, flywheel and crank seal all have to come back off! First I all I bolted the head on, then took the engine back out and have stripped it all down again!

Should have it back in in a couple of days when I get some time.

 

[gdjohny]

Love the build
Thumbs up

 

[ctruman]

Alot of time and effort has gone in to this build LOVE it

 

[Dozer360]

keep up the good work mate, one of the best leons ever

 

[Applemobile]

 

[MarkWales]

Looks like it belongs in there.

 

[tyrer]

Main reason I want out mine... It needs a V6.

Perfect fit

 

[Applemobile]

Still a long way off running I think, and currently it doesn't look like the bonnet will ever be able to close

 

[gdjohny]

Please please please run twin exhausts!!!
Each for 3 cylinders. It will sound crazy !!

 

[LEE69]

Nice one mate, glad it's coming along nicely.

 

[Applemobile]

Cheers but i don't think i will run twin exhausts Cheers Lee, have you still got my ecu?

 

[LEE69]

Yes mate still sat here

 

[Applemobile]

I didn't put any writing along with this because i couldn't be arsed BUt basically, it had had to come all apart, and as it did, i decided i would be a fool not to change absolutely everything involved with the timing. All bolts, guide rails ect. After that, as you can see i got the engine in, fit the drive shafts whilst it was hanging, and then bolted it in place. NOw i have started on the big mass of coolant hoses and wiring loom. Which feels like a mission

 

[MarkWales]

Bonnet Bulge?

sorry for the pug pic but something like this might look ok as its for function

Also not sure if you have seen this R32 Leon on here in this thread

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=104686

 

[Applemobile]

Had my ECU immibiliser deleted by ecudecode.co.uk, couldn't recommend them enough!

Managed to get the engine harness all wired in. Got the engine to turn over by the key as well. Was very exiting!

Got a lot of the coolant hoses fitted as well, with the help of my new toy. £12 from Aldi.had to cut a few pipes down to get them how I wanted.

 

[adr1ch]

sweet car mate loving the white

 

[Applemobile]

Buying stuff like this is making the reality dawn on me that it might run soon!

 

[grahams81]

Well thats some nice progress, you sir do not mess about !
Good luck for the firing up bud.

 

[Applemobile]

Cheers mate, Just hope all goes to plan aye!

 

[Applemobile]

Rushed home today to find my oil had arrived!

Filled her up and fitted the new NGK irridiums

Cranked her over to check for oil pressure, which, was ok, thank god.

I had a go at starting it and no joy. It's cranking, but no fuel pressure for some reason. Didn't get a chance to look into it properly. But all fuses seem ok, the pump just doesn't run when its cranking over, or prime when the ignition is turned on. although of the relay is removed and refitted, the pump instantly primes. If anyone has any guesses let me know, but I will have a proper look at it on Sunday.