Build thread - Rob's Audi UR Quattro

Started by RobClubley, July 22, 2015, 08:39:41 AM

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RobClubley

Quote from: Audidude on March 22, 2017, 11:04:15 AM
Only totally awesome Rob. Can't wait to see the final product!
September VASK track day?

That is my current thinking yes, though I won't take it on the track this time.
Trouble is my to-spend list always seems to be hovering around the $4k mark despite giving the credit card quite the hammering this month!
1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

Should have bought a bigger puller.



Made a start on the first of the CV joints - got one degreased and partly re-assembled. I would have done both ends if I'd bought a big enough puller!







This is one way to separate the bigs :D








I also took the cup thingies off the gearbox, cleaned them up and re-fitted, and moved the jack stands at the back so I can get the rear subframe out for cleanup and new bushes.

Then it's brake lines, sort out the exhaust heat insulation which is hanging off - and have a look under it to check for rustyness.
And I should be able to get the rear fully re-assembled.
1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

Where we're going...we don't need roads.



Finally got the rear subframe off. It's in decent condition under the muck. Bushes are shot of course.


Now struggling to get the shaft back together :D






I thought the subframe was the last part that needed to come off. But I noticed that the fuel line has been rubbing on the rear diff mount and is this close to going through. Better sort that out then!! Imagine filling it up and losing 80l of fuel, not to mention the fire/explosion risk.
1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

80 Vert

Cat paw prints on the new paint Rob?
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RobClubley

Quote from: 80 Vert on March 30, 2017, 08:36:17 PM
Cat paw prints on the new paint Rob?

Yeah the little buggers, can't keep 'em out.
Going to get it professionally polished and ceramic coated once it's moving.
1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

Got a few more bits cleaned up and painted.







These are ready to go in :D
1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

brian

Škoda Fabia 1.0 TSI Race Blue

Pushbutton_auto

Beating up parking wardens ain't a crime.

RobClubley

Being able to bolt some clean parts back together is very satisfying.



1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

This is the fuel line from tank to fuel pump. It has been rubbing the rear sub frame mount The dash gauge told me the tank was just about empty, so I got my five litre container and started to drain the tank. 24 litres and a bit of a spill later...
The whole house still smells of petrol.





I struggled for ages to get these out then remembered I had the capability to make fire. It still took me another hour to shift them. So much rust!









1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

Another brake line almost done. Needs a little tweaking but I'm pretty happy with it.

1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

Had a day off work today so I got a few hours with the quattro.
Making brake lines takes ages! Got them all in place now, hopefully I make them properly.



Sam was unimpressed.


I also cleaned up the rear subframe and slapped some paint on it.


And the rear wishbones.


Then suddenly it was 3pm and time to pick up the child from school!

I have a new rear mount for the rear diff, but it needs to be pressed in, and three of the bolts holding the bracket on are rounded off and rusted in. Sigh. So the rear diff needs to come off to get it done. Gives me the chance to clean it up I guess.
1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

Still working on getting these buggers out. They are allen bolts, honest!

1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

brian

Looks like you are making good progress even if it is putting a bit of a fight to hang onto its rusted parts
Škoda Fabia 1.0 TSI Race Blue

RobClubley

Hammering an old imperial socket on them did the trick, combined with my 12v impact gun.



1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

Rear drive shafts cleaned up. They're not in bad condition, under the muck. Need to collect some bits from The Toy Shop Wellington who have been pressing things in and out for me, then I can bolt some stuff back on.

1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

Picked up my stuff from The Toy Shop Wellington. Various bushings pressed in and out. I had to strip and re-assemble one of the cv joints. It wouldn't move properly because I'd assembled it incorrectly.



Rear diff mount and front drive shafts are in place.





Front sub frame is assembled and ready to go on.
It feels great to finally be bolting some clean parts together.
1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily