craggsy 91 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 And looking on that link Ben its just shy of $1000 plus delivery and any import tax. So about same sorta money Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 what do you think to this matey ?http://www.autotech.com/prod_drive_wavetracDiffs.htmTSR Peformance down Somerset sell these. £599 +£139 for fitting kit. And charge £220 to fit it.Details are on Club GTI about them' date=' they say they look good and offer a lifetime guarantee on em[/quote']mmmm interesting cheers mate I need more traction !! Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 See I do have my uses Ben......not just a drunken fool.....lol Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 See I do have my uses Ben......not just a drunken fool.....lolha ha I know u do mate and I would never accuse u being a fool - a drunk yes but a fool never Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Also at TSR they do Quaife diffs at £600....plus fitting kits etc Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Also at TSR they do Quaife diffs at £600....plus fitting kits etcmight have to give them a call and have a chat - but was hoping to talk to the dark destroyer Tony at the pod later this month first Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 http://www.flatlander-ipp.co.uk/phantomgrip/phantomgrip-vw.shtml Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 http://www.flatlander-ipp.co.uk/phantomgrip/phantomgrip-vw.shtmlisn't this the one you decided against Tony ?? looks very cheap :S Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 http://www.flatlander-ipp.co.uk/phantomgrip/phantomgrip-vw.shtmlisn't this the one you decided against Tony ?? looks very cheap :S yeah it is DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY THEY ARE A BUNCH OF WASTERS .... Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Also at TSR they do Quaife diffs at £600....plus fitting kits etcmight have to give them a call and have a chat - but was hoping to talk to the dark destroyer Tony at the pod later this month firstwell it almost back in the box will be done and dusted tomo once ive had a go in it ill tell u all about it ben and u will see it in action at the pod . Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 well it almost back in the box will be done and dusted tomo once ive had a go in it ill tell u all about it ben and u will see it in action at the pod .good man Tony - cheers mate Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 what do you think to this matey ?http://www.autotech.com/prod_drive_wavetracDiffs.htmTSR Peformance down Somerset sell these. £599 +£139 for fitting kit. And charge £220 to fit it.Details are on Club GTI about them' date=' they say they look good and offer a lifetime guarantee on em[/quote']£220 to fit a diff thats a bargain that is for wot ive just had to do !!! not a diy job needed to drill out the old ring gear rivits then press them out, then torque the new bolts down then press the new bearing on ... could not hav done it wit my workshop lol Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 what do you think to this matey ?http://www.autotech.com/prod_drive_wavetracDiffs.htmTSR Peformance down Somerset sell these. £599 +£139 for fitting kit. And charge £220 to fit it.Details are on Club GTI about them' date=' they say they look good and offer a lifetime guarantee on em[/quote']£220 to fit a diff thats a bargain that is for wot ive just had to do !!! not a diy job needed to drill out the old ring gear rivits then press them out, then torque the new bolts down then press the new bearing on ... could not hav done it wit my workshop lol how about pre load and all that shiz? Or is it just going back in as it came out, Agree about the £220 been a very good price Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 just goin back inas it was ther ewernt any shims or anything just he bearings that hold it in the casing ill try and get a pic up tomo nite ... Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 today was a happy day got the rest of my bits i needed6 brand new pistonsand some pics for my lsd and gearbox ... Link to post Share on other sites
supadupagt4 0 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 yuk... lol.. you gonna give that a lick of silver while ur doin it?tony. Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 yuk... lol.. you gonna give that a lick of silver while ur doin it?tony.na cant be bothered it`ll only get dirty again lol Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 managed to get a fare bit dont today ,,,got the crank in with new King race bearings and ARP studs6 new pistons and ARP rod bolts clean up block and head facesfitt ARP head studs ( be carefull when fitting these as u can get them in the wrong order lol yes i did it lol)fitt 2mm head spacer and 2 metal head gaskets ,,,, should give mw about 8:1 comp ratio according to vince at stealthfitt and torque down the head and finish re building the gearbox Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 lol, i also fitted the arp head studs wrong , the first time.. its a easy mistake.. Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I give your new diff a week tops LOL only jk good luck with it So you've used 2 metal gaskets? not split one into 2?what happends with the gearbox? remove cups, remove selector tower, remove bolts and just split and lift apart? does anything spring out or anything else to watch out for Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Looking good Tony - you going to be bringing this to the pod next week ? Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I give your new diff a week tops LOL only jk good luck with it So you've used 2 metal gaskets? not split one into 2?what happends with the gearbox? remove cups' date=' remove selector tower, remove bolts and just split and lift apart? does anything spring out or anything else to watch out for [/quote']its almost that easy but u have the selector for 5th i think it is hold both casings together bit of a pain to got out but dont it ok ... and no nothing sprung out Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Looking good Tony - you going to be bringing this to the pod next week ?i sure will be buddy meeting up with u and jim for a convoy sunday moring aswell Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 got some more done today was hard work thou as had a mates birthday last nite and got in about 2 or 3 i think lolrite first things first ort out my hangover ... job done now onto the engine... got the alternator, pas pump, idler and my new lighter pulleys on...then the nice shinny red injector main, crank pipe, oil filter housing and oil cooler.rear engine mount, knock sensors and crank shaft position sensoroil pumpsump ... which i have bashed the dents out off lol then for the lower chain then the upper chain chain coverschecked engine turned over all good and timing marks line up again even better... then the lovely red cam cover light flywheel and black diamond clutch is next..now for the gearbox, starter motor, front engine mount .... spot the mistake d`oh .....sorted that mistake lol .... now for the coolant hoses, thermostat housing, aux water pump, coil pack, and engine wiring loom job done and nice 2.9 vr6 low comp engine with all ARP hard wear ready to go Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 GOOD Man, i got my redtoips form ben todaY..GONNA FIT THEM INTO A spare injector rail i have and change them for the pod.. Link to post Share on other sites
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