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Today's operations
As I'm in the mood for it car repair operations continue.
Today's operations initially consist of removing the caliper carriers and the shockers.
I am considering sending the shockers in to KW to get serviced but will look into the costs and benefits of this.
The Carriers are a PITA to remove with the shocks in place as this limits the space you have to get an Allen key bit and ratchet in there.
With the shocks removed its a much easier task.
So with the shocks and carriers off and still in the repair buzz I thought it was about time I tackled a rusty spot I've had for a while.
The paintwork got damaged when I accidentally went over a curb and the side skirt got pushed off and took some paint with it.
With the side skirt removed it was the logical next step to remove the wheel arch liner and scope about in there too. Would be interesting to see what 8 years of dirt looks like, lol.
Before
After
What 8 years of muck and grime looks like
Next up is to clean this area and scope out what needs done.
I've got some Kurust coming from a mate so will remove all loose pieces and flatten out the area without removing too much paint then coat areas with Krust, Primer then top coat.
Images to follow.
Anyone know how much coilover service is from KW?
As I'm in the mood for it car repair operations continue.
Today's operations initially consist of removing the caliper carriers and the shockers.
I am considering sending the shockers in to KW to get serviced but will look into the costs and benefits of this.
The Carriers are a PITA to remove with the shocks in place as this limits the space you have to get an Allen key bit and ratchet in there.
With the shocks removed its a much easier task.
So with the shocks and carriers off and still in the repair buzz I thought it was about time I tackled a rusty spot I've had for a while.
The paintwork got damaged when I accidentally went over a curb and the side skirt got pushed off and took some paint with it.
With the side skirt removed it was the logical next step to remove the wheel arch liner and scope about in there too. Would be interesting to see what 8 years of dirt looks like, lol.
Before
After
What 8 years of muck and grime looks like
Next up is to clean this area and scope out what needs done.
I've got some Kurust coming from a mate so will remove all loose pieces and flatten out the area without removing too much paint then coat areas with Krust, Primer then top coat.
Images to follow.
Anyone know how much coilover service is from KW?
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The war on rust
So initially this rust patches didn't look like much, a couple of bubbles but not much else.
The pieces that the skirts bolt onto just slide to the side and then pull off, nice design by Seat
With these removed it was on with the wire brush and paint scraper.
After spending YEAR waxing and polishing this car it took a while to get stuck in as it is a totally alien way to treat my car by me.
Anyway, go over that quickly and got stuck in!!
It looks alot worse than it is, all this is surface rust so have the Galvanised body to thank for it not being worse as its been like this for 4 years
Kurust, primer and Gloss Black rattle cans all being picked up tomorrow, progress to follow soon.
So initially this rust patches didn't look like much, a couple of bubbles but not much else.
The pieces that the skirts bolt onto just slide to the side and then pull off, nice design by Seat
With these removed it was on with the wire brush and paint scraper.
After spending YEAR waxing and polishing this car it took a while to get stuck in as it is a totally alien way to treat my car by me.
Anyway, go over that quickly and got stuck in!!
It looks alot worse than it is, all this is surface rust so have the Galvanised body to thank for it not being worse as its been like this for 4 years
Kurust, primer and Gloss Black rattle cans all being picked up tomorrow, progress to follow soon.
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Yup, its good to be back at it.
Big push this week to get the back end finished then onto the front end
Big push this week to get the back end finished then onto the front end
Cheers lad, the front end is the more exciting bit so getting the rear done out of the way first.
Lots to do in the front, dunno how much I'll get done before my first track day but the push is on
Good to see you back into the swing of things! I may be going up this week to get a bit more done to mine. I will make a list of things I WILL do this time...
Give us a shout when you want that battery I can swing round with it for you
Give us a shout when you want that battery I can swing round with it for you
Another member who is happy to hear your back on track and getting in there. Only down point which I am going to have to 
you on is the lack of videos on this beast on the track. Sort it out man................
you on is the lack of videos on this beast on the track. Sort it out man................
I have only been on the track once since being mapped and it was a monsoon I was driving in with new R888 tyres on front and back which inhibited cornering speeds somewhat.
I will have videos this year for sure.
Josh, if you can hang onto the battery for a bit longer that would be sound as money not too good just now.
Will be good to see the Ibiza back on the road/track
I will have videos this year for sure.
Josh, if you can hang onto the battery for a bit longer that would be sound as money not too good just now.
Will be good to see the Ibiza back on the road/track
Brake caliper seals
My first step is alaways to contact Dave at SereMotors about these things, you know its facts he gives you and no bullshit, which is appreciated.
So the rear calipers, Seat have a limited kit available for this have a limited redress kit for this so I needed to do a bit more digging.
Local Lucas place couldn't help so onto my trusty friend Google.
http://www.brakepartssuperstore.org.uk/contents/en-uk/d10819.html
Waddya know, DISCO!!!!!
2 complete sets of seals arriving at my door for £47 delivered with a 1 hour delivery window which will be texted to me in the morning.
Top service, shame they don't do the front seals too.
BUT
One of our very helpful fellow members has sold me their spare Brembo piston seals off of his Ibiza Cupra R. These pistons are the same size.
The kit number is : 105.5955.56.
I've given this number to David at http://www.brakepartssuperstore.org.uk so will see what he can come up with.
My first step is alaways to contact Dave at SereMotors about these things, you know its facts he gives you and no bullshit, which is appreciated.
So the rear calipers, Seat have a limited kit available for this have a limited redress kit for this so I needed to do a bit more digging.
Local Lucas place couldn't help so onto my trusty friend Google.
http://www.brakepartssuperstore.org.uk/contents/en-uk/d10819.html
Waddya know, DISCO!!!!!
2 complete sets of seals arriving at my door for £47 delivered with a 1 hour delivery window which will be texted to me in the morning.
Top service, shame they don't do the front seals too.
BUT
One of our very helpful fellow members has sold me their spare Brembo piston seals off of his Ibiza Cupra R. These pistons are the same size.
The kit number is : 105.5955.56.
I've given this number to David at http://www.brakepartssuperstore.org.uk so will see what he can come up with.
More rust pictures
As always happens with me I set out to do a quick job then end up balls deep in a bigger project.
So, more rust was found
These pieces could not be accounted for as result of an accident or other source of damage, so this is purely wear and tear which others cars might be suffering from too.
It's not bad, yet, but really glad I've found this and acting on this before it becomes bad. The shock mounting point was a bit worrying, but it'll be well sorted soon and will be covered in underseal post Kurust and primer/cheap assed paint.
Sill all buffed down ready for Kurust, primer and Gloss black top coat
Got the calipers ready for paint, cleaned them up and applied two coats of Halfords High temperature red, good for 500 degrees C.
Once these have dried for 24 hours I'll apply 2 coats of clear lacquer, this should do them another 8 years, lol
As always happens with me I set out to do a quick job then end up balls deep in a bigger project.
So, more rust was found
These pieces could not be accounted for as result of an accident or other source of damage, so this is purely wear and tear which others cars might be suffering from too.
It's not bad, yet, but really glad I've found this and acting on this before it becomes bad. The shock mounting point was a bit worrying, but it'll be well sorted soon and will be covered in underseal post Kurust and primer/cheap assed paint.
Sill all buffed down ready for Kurust, primer and Gloss black top coat
Got the calipers ready for paint, cleaned them up and applied two coats of Halfords High temperature red, good for 500 degrees C.
Once these have dried for 24 hours I'll apply 2 coats of clear lacquer, this should do them another 8 years, lol
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Great to see you back at it fella, feels good to get the hands mucky wi the car again eh
What's the plans for the front end? The brake refurb? As always if you're needing a hand with anything give us a shout
Will be good to see you on track again this year min
The brake refurb is only the rear brakes and the spare front caliper I have. The offside caliper needs its bleed plugs replaced.Great to see you back at it fella, feels good to get the hands mucky wi the car again eh
What's the plans for the front end? The brake refurb? As always if you're needing a hand with anything give us a shout
Will be good to see you on track again this year min
The front end will be getting HEAPS done.
Timing belt, tensioner and water pump. Oil pump change with chain and tensioner too.
Baffled sump to be fitted and Mocal 13 row oil cooler.
New lightweight battery fitted in OEM place.
BTCC type air scoop for air filter and 45 degree elbow.
Cold air routing for this too.
Change out twin fan assembly behind radiator.
Change out juiblee clamps for Milkalor ones.
Remove cam cover and replace VVT seal that's leaking.
Remove not fit for purpose so called uprated engine mounts and fit PROPER ones, Vibratech race spec ones.
Change out hosing on catch can.
Fair old list but these have got to be done before any racing this year.
Also depending on what David (mapper) says about a 3" TIP this could also be on the cards
LOLThats a nice list there Willie should keep you busy
Aye your nae joking, this is the list of bits I've just requested from David at SereMotors
- Cam belt change out kit including tensioner and water pump
- Rear top mount suspension bushes
- Front top mount suspension bushes and bearings
- Rear caliper carrier bolts
- Rear pads
- Banjo seals for rear caliper to brake line connection
- Rear brake caliper bleed nipples
- Front brake caliper bleed nipples x 4
- Coil packs x 2
- VVT sensor seal
- Cam cover gasket
- Cam cover bolts
- Sump bolts
- Sump sealant
- Crank case seal
- Engine mount bolts for transmission and drivers side
- Oil filter
- Sump plug
- Pollen filter
This doesn't include the engine mounts I'll need at approx £300.
Its going to be another expensive year it seems
Nice maintenance list there bud!
Which mounts are you going for? If you go for Vibratechnics they come complete with bolts for fixing. I'm using them on mine and would recommend them!
Which mounts are you going for? If you go for Vibratechnics they come complete with bolts for fixing. I'm using them on mine and would recommend them!
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