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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 02:38 AM
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Thanks very much.

Iam really looking forward to having it finished.One of these good days it will be done.

Before the end of December if all goed well.

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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 02:50 AM
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Halo Guys,

I had some more time to work on the beetle last night.

Fuel injection is fitted,and wired.Need to ad 1 positive wire for the ECU,and then i`am completely done with it.

The Oil cooler lines are being made as we speak.Should be finished tomorrow night if all goes well.

I have a feeling its going to cost a packet,as they need to be SS Braided,passing next to the exhaust.

Tonight i will finally be able to polish up the intake manifold,after all of the work sanding it.I think its going to look very pretty!

Will update again in the morning,with some pics of the progress.

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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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tuning in for the build
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 01:49 AM
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Good Morning Guys.

So last night it was me and the Buff.

I got quite far with it,the rest will have to be done with a small hand held Buff.As the one i have access to doesnt have enough space for the bulky manifold.

My one friend is a jewler,and he has these lovely machines that he uses.The neat the is i can use them too if needed!

Pics or GTFO!hahahaha

1.The lovely machine I got to use..Has excellent light, (twin globes) and extraction fans.
2.Man cant live on food alone!
3.Top View of the manifold
4.Side view of the manifold.
5.Before shot of the manifold,for reference.

Its not perfect,but the rest of the 33 year old car isnt either.So i`am happy!

Opinions welcome,even if not positive.



Karis

*Edit* Damnit,the order of the pics are all screwed up,but you get the idea right?
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 03:08 AM
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Bigger Pics or GTFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 03:12 AM
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You've got to be kidding me.......
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 03:13 AM
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Well now it is 10.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 03:16 AM
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Sorry for spamming on a serious thread mate but it had to be done!!
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 05:08 AM
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hahahaha.

As the rest of you dont know,Cuzz is my Cousin.

Thanks Cuzz. Now GTFO!haha
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 05:58 AM
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Nice where is the bigger pics????
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 06:24 AM
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Oh come on!Click on the Freaking picture,it will open the large version in a new window!

Noob anyone?
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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DOUPE!!!!!!
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 06:37 AM
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Hey at least he isn’t visiting your mother behind your back!!
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 06:40 AM
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 06:48 AM
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Hey Cuzz Karism (the special one) is really doing a great job what is the status with his high pressure hi temp hose?
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 07:03 AM
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Don't know,still waiting...

Yes he is!!!! Well done!!

By the way... You spell South like this....
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 07:38 AM
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Missed that sorry was in a hurry to register while working.
Karis will it be ready for the next track day?
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Damnit!The whole family is on now!!!hahahahaha

If all goes well yes,or perhaps the second one.

Dont think it will be completely mapped by die 7th of Jan though,which is normally about the 1st track day.Think it will be ready for the middle january one!

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

karis

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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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It's not our fault you send links!!
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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Hi Guys.

Here is an update !

I finally got the oil cooler pipes on Friday.In the end it came to the sum of US $308 to have the lines made.

Pipe has Teflon on the inside,and is extremely flexable.I feel they asked to much,but the owner of the shop says its the best stainless braided pipe money can buy.Should be ok for old herby eh?Cooler is mounted,and ready for action.

I finished up the tank outlet fitting for the EFI pump.I took a connector used on a Nikki,and modified the hell out of it,untill it was right for the aplication.

Cuzz helped me with a banjo fitting for the fuel pump oulet,the exit size is 8mm,right for the pipe i will be using!Thanks Cuzz!!

So here are some pics of it all!

Karis
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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I see London, I see France. I see some progress.
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 04:57 AM
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Yip!
Will see some more progress,currently working on it!
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