WI-foxcities, dubbers!!!!!

[Davis.]

Did work tonight. The head is on! Thanks so much, Collin!

Really glad to see this thing combing back together!

[TMhackVW]

Nice man, I'm hoping to get the head back on my engine sometime soon, don't think I'll be back together for next weekend though.

What did you use to clean up those mating surfaces?

[HCClubPrez]

I'll let Adam confirm, but pretty sure he got the stuff from NAPA. They're the equivalent of a scotchlite "disk" on the end of a round drill chuck (would also fit a die grinder). You buy the adapter as one piece, and the screw-on disks as another that come in three different abrasive levels. We used the lightest on the head (aluminum afterall) and the intermediate on the block. Works really well as long as your careful to keep the pads at a slight angle and make long slow passes (don't "drop" the pad onto one spot go - and don't put pad down completely flat and make circular patterns).

[Barren]

Actually, NAPA didn't have them, so I got them at TruValue.

like this: http://richtoolsystems.com/index.php...gn=export_feed

[TMhackVW]

Actually, NAPA didn't have them, so I got them at TruValue.

like this: http://richtoolsystems.com/index.php...gn=export_feed

Awesome, Thanks guys. Can't wait to have this thing back on the road.

[Barren]

Awesome, Thanks guys. Can't wait to have this thing back on the road.

The pads themselves were cheap... 2-3$ each..the drill adapter was $20... but it's awesome.

[Barren]

Planning to make another push on Saturday during the day if anybody is available to help out... I've made a bit of a list:

-swap water pump - I can do this on my own...
-clean up the valve cover gasket area - again easy
-plugs, oil, etc... easy
-timing - not too difficult... JoeD, I heard you have some sort of tool for this?
-borrow an engine hoist - anybody?
-figure out the procedure to pull the old block and insert the new one. (pull front clip off? Do the lift the frame up option?)
-do the swap.. hook everything up...
-turn key!

Here are the rest of the parts:



Do want to put the key in the ignition and have it make real noises... making fake engine noises is getting old!

[Barren]

Got an answer already in the corrado forums about the swap.. gotta take the front clip off or you're in for a lot of work doing subframe dis-assembly.

[HCClubPrez]

Looks like ice gotta work Saturday AM, and we've got plans for Saturday PM.... But I should be able to cone over for a bit to help sling some wrenches. We've got a bit of work to do pulling off that front clip and yanking the engine/trans.

I believe JoeD will have the clutch alignment tool, I've got the stuff for the timing belt and all that jazz.

Definately gonna need some more hands to try and have this ready by next weekend - who all can lend a hand Saturday?

[HCClubPrez]

Thanks for the help with rollers last night Adam.... More pics to come I'm sure.

[Davis.]

I guess I should show the locals what's happening in their area....


Déja Vu by Monzingo Photography, on Flickr


Déja Vu by Monzingo Photography, on Flickr

[Davis.]

Lorinser by BBS by Monzingo Photography, on Flickr

[HCClubPrez]

That's a cool shot.

[AutoX-FIB]

I can probably help for a few hours on sat afternoon. I get out of work at 4:30 PM from Target, could be down there after 5 if that helps. Sun I'm booked til 8:30. Monday and tues evening I'm free I think.

[wreckedmyteg]

Spotted - Barren at Huhot the other. Well, at least his car was in the parking lot...

[Barren]

Umm, I think I'm free all day tomorrow except for evening. I'm going to the night airshow.

If there are some hands to help out, let me know.

Oh and I was at panera, not huhot.

[Barren]

Okay, I have figured out my evening plans... so I'll be in the garage from now until 5:30pm. I have to be in Oshkosh by 6:30 and not full of grease.

If anybody is swinging by, just show up.. if you need my address, txt me. three seven 9 O five 9 O.

[Barren]

Did some work today.

[Davis.]

Corrado bumper needs less holes!

Good to see some works getting done!

[Davis.]

Fox Cities exclusive....


Déja Vu by Monzingo Photography, on Flickr

[Barren]

Can work in the garage tomorrow till mid afternoon if anybody can help out. Need some extra hands for pulling the block! Joed, can I get the hoist?

[Granitethewolf]

Can work in the garage tomorrow till mid afternoon if anybody can help out. Need some extra hands for pulling the block! Joed, can I get the hoist?

What's your address? I dont have anything going on today and could swing by for a little while

[Barren]

Granite came over and we did a little wrenching.



Took the Rocco out!

[Granitethewolf]

Was nice meeting ya Barren! Thanks for the ride in your MK1 rocco, first time I ever rode in one. Its quite nice, but now I want to see what your corrado is like once its all back together.

Will have to stop by another time for sure

[ButchHusky]

I got my Passat flashed by Frank at EPG yesterday, now that's more like it

Brian

[HCClubPrez]

I put an extension on your extension so I could extend while I was extending.

Good shot above Davis!!!

[kickinkz]

I'll let Adam confirm, but pretty sure he got the stuff from NAPA. They're the equivalent of a scotchlite "disk" on the end of a round drill chuck (would also fit a die grinder). You buy the adapter as one piece, and the screw-on disks as another that come in three different abrasive levels. We used the lightest on the head (aluminum afterall) and the intermediate on the block. Works really well as long as your careful to keep the pads at a slight angle and make long slow passes (don't "drop" the pad onto one spot go - and don't put pad down completely flat and make circular patterns).

3M makes them....Roloc discs are what they're called...we sell them at O'Reilly's too...they do work real nice for cleaning stuff up...

[kickinkz]

Anyone make it to the NWVC show in Appleton Saturday? Had a little thing called work that kept me from going....gonna stop me from going to DITV too....

[B7dub]

Not looking to go crazy with this car, more so here to meet people in the area.

The name is Nick, from Oshkosh.

[HCClubPrez]

Not looking to go crazy with this car, more so here to meet people in the area.

The name is Nick, from Oshkosh.

Welcome Nick!

Best way to meet people is to head to Dubs In The Valley this weekend right here in Oshkosh (Right above Becketts Restaurant this Saturday starting at 3:30). Hope to see ya there!

[B7dub]

I'll for sure be there!
I've gone the past couple of years actually.

[Granitethewolf]

I know there is a pre show for DIV on Friday at the Bergstrom VW dealership in Oshkosh (According to the DIV website anyway? Cant seem to find more info on this.)

Last year there was a pre-show/GTG at a little ice cream parlor near the show that started at noon and ended when the show started.

Is there a pre-show/gtg this year on Saturday?

[B7dub]

I haven't heard of anything yet.

[Granitethewolf]

First time using Lightroom. I like what it can do for photos


Wish I could afford some better wheels

[B7dub]

I asked a buddy that works at VW Oshkosh, and they're still not 100% on what's going on.
He said he'd let me know later in the week.