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Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 9th August 2009, 20:00
Replies: 147
Views: 47,306
Posted By 5exiAdam
Well done. I will be happy when i get to the...

Well done.

I will be happy when i get to the stage of clearing crap from the engine!
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 7th August 2009, 09:06
Replies: 16
Views: 5,927
Posted By 5exiAdam
There is a VW Golf VR6 Radiator on ebay if you...

There is a VW Golf VR6 Radiator on ebay if you are interested. It is a big one with a double fan!

ebay number 130323080864
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 7th August 2009, 09:03
Replies: 10
Views: 3,943
Posted By 5exiAdam
Limpabit, were yours magnesium? or aluminium?

Limpabit,

were yours magnesium? or aluminium?
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 6th August 2009, 20:44
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Views: 3,943
Posted By 5exiAdam
I agree entirely! However, the wheels almost...

I agree entirely!

However, the wheels almost seem too good to sell!

However, there are sets of Mags on ebay in much lesser condition selling for at least £400.

Seeing as i have five wheels...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 6th August 2009, 13:56
Replies: 10
Views: 3,943
Posted By 5exiAdam
What about welding and redrilling new rover hubs?...

What about welding and redrilling new rover hubs?

Craig, hubs are 4 stud, but the wheels are 5 stud.

I also need to mate the 1.8t driveshafts to the rover hubs
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 5th August 2009, 16:27
Replies: 10
Views: 3,943
Posted By 5exiAdam
Changing Wheel Hubs

HELP EVERYONE!

I have bought a set of Magnesium OZ Racing Wheels off ebay!

They are 15" x 7J with a 5x114 PCD.

http://www.signwerx.co.uk/5exi/ozwheels1.jpg
...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 4th August 2009, 13:01
Replies: 7
Views: 3,529
Posted By 5exiAdam
Has anyone used Marangoni Zeta Linea Tyres. ...

Has anyone used Marangoni Zeta Linea Tyres.

I have run them on several road cars int he past and are extremeley grippy and predicatable.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 3rd August 2009, 21:06
Replies: 147
Views: 47,306
Posted By 5exiAdam
Are there any pics of the race chassis? I am...

Are there any pics of the race chassis?

I am looking to be beefing up my chassis and covering the tub in aluminium honeycombe material to try and stiffen it up as much as possible.

I think i...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 29th July 2009, 08:13
Replies: 3
Views: 3,015
Posted By 5exiAdam
They do two different hardness grades 85...

They do two different hardness grades

85 Shore (Hard) and 65 Shore (Soft!)

Hope this helps
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 29th July 2009, 08:10
Replies: 0
Views: 3,126
Posted By 5exiAdam
1.8VVC Engine / Gearbox / ECU For Sale

I have the 1.8vvc engine , gearbox, ecu etc for sale.

Open to offers if anyone wants.

adam
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 29th July 2009, 07:52
Replies: 147
Views: 47,306
Posted By 5exiAdam
I will start having a look at it all soon. I...

I will start having a look at it all soon. I have some H-Frame trolley bases that i need to weld some uprights and top bars to so i can sit the car on them.

Just starting to look at what bracing...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 28th July 2009, 21:20
Replies: 3
Views: 3,015
Posted By 5exiAdam
They are cotton reel, not top hat. Hardness to...

They are cotton reel, not top hat. Hardness to check tomorrow but 90 whatever the unit is rings a bell.

Bear with me though because i think i have made a mathematical error with the price. I'm...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 28th July 2009, 21:17
Replies: 147
Views: 47,306
Posted By 5exiAdam
Now have an engine gearbox loom ecu. The...

Now have an engine gearbox loom ecu.

The lump i have is an ayp from an ibiza. (The only time you will get me near Ibiza, i can tell you!)

Not the best start, as i thought it was a leon. ...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 28th July 2009, 16:32
Replies: 147
Views: 47,306
Posted By 5exiAdam
There are a few of us now. HELP!!!!!!

There are a few of us now.

HELP!!!!!!
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 28th July 2009, 16:31
Replies: 61
Views: 22,115
Posted By 5exiAdam
Oooooo, that sounds expensive! Just...

Oooooo,

that sounds expensive!

Just going to pick up engine, so will have to see how much it is before i say yes!

Adam
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 28th July 2009, 16:24
Replies: 3
Views: 3,015
Posted By 5exiAdam
Suspension Bushes for £135 a set delivered

I have managed to source poly suspension bushes as a set of 16 for £135 delivered.

Bushes are race compund.

I am having first set delivered tomorrow.

Price inc vat.

Anyone want some?
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 27th July 2009, 20:02
Replies: 61
Views: 22,115
Posted By 5exiAdam
I should be picking up the lump early this week. ...

I should be picking up the lump early this week.

The deal seemed too good to let go!
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 27th July 2009, 20:00
Replies: 147
Views: 47,306
Posted By 5exiAdam
That looks brilliant! It will be a looooong...

That looks brilliant!

It will be a looooong time before mine looks anything like that.

Did you make the engine mounts yourself?

Were you running the rover or vw gearbox?
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 27th July 2009, 18:40
Replies: 61
Views: 22,115
Posted By 5exiAdam
According to a 1.8t specialist website, it should...

According to a 1.8t specialist website, it should be the following:


AUQ/ARY engine code as fitted to - Audi A3 - Audi TT - Seat Leon Cupra - Skoda Octavia RS - VW Bora 1.8T - VW Golf GTi
...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 27th July 2009, 18:37
Replies: 61
Views: 22,115
Posted By 5exiAdam
Mine had come from a 2001 seat leon cupra with...

Mine had come from a 2001 seat leon cupra with 64k miles.

Came with Engine, box, ecu, loom, alternator, starter & shafts for £675 only about 40 miles away from home!

Any ideas on engine codes?
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 27th July 2009, 18:33
Replies: 61
Views: 22,115
Posted By 5exiAdam
What standalone system did you decide on?

What standalone system did you decide on?
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 27th July 2009, 18:30
Replies: 11
Views: 3,866
Posted By 5exiAdam
So would you suggest shorter then? Maybe 350mm...

So would you suggest shorter then? Maybe 350mm eye to eye with 100mm stroke?
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 27th July 2009, 12:35
Replies: 11
Views: 3,866
Posted By 5exiAdam
Does anyone have a GAZ part number for their...

Does anyone have a GAZ part number for their shocks, or have you got an open length for the shocks?
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 27th July 2009, 11:34
Replies: 61
Views: 22,115
Posted By 5exiAdam
HI Nutter. What price did you get your...

HI Nutter.

What price did you get your engine for?

Adam
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 27th July 2009, 10:18
Replies: 1
Views: 2,993
Posted By 5exiAdam
Marlin Parts

I thought i would start this thread so people can post details of Marlin parts and where they can be sourced from.

I know several people have discussed ball joints off a MK1 Cavalier.

I have...
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