my mk1 caddy 4motion project

[mycoolhair]

Originally Posted by sitrials

how many attempts to make air tight? LOL
not dissiing your fabrication but i know trying to make something airtight can be a right bitch

first if welded right

stick a compresor on of the holes bung the others and create a little pressure, then paint the joints with weak washing up solution by far the quickest way to garantee its air tight.

much better than water cos its under pressure and gas will escape through smaller imperfections than liquid

your likly to find some "pin holes" on the stop start of the welding.

ive been making boat tanks for years like that, never had one leak yet

most that ive repaired go in the heat affected zone around the welding so would recomend in future to bend where possable.


am most impresed with your make it fit theroy and keep up the good work

[sitrials]

i found some inspiration for you to finish! http://videos.streetfire.net/video/m...olf_189813.htm

[powernut]

great replys guys ,,, (regards tank/ 2 attempts , i had 2 tiny pin holes , lol ,, only found this with soppy water and filing the tank with compressed air , broke my bluetooth so no pics at mo....made and fitted the feul lines too ,and started on fuel pump fitting,

[powernut]

sorted bluetooth ,lol had to mean dam microwave too lmao ,, i must be a jack of all trades

[christian]

Get some mk2 golf fuel lines on thare, unless there brakes?

[powernut]

Originally Posted by christian

Get some mk2 golf fuel lines on thare, unless there brakes?

why would i need mk2 fuel lines ?these should be fine ,8mm feed/return pipes

[christian]

Mk 2lines are long and plastic can run them through the chassi

[powernut]

Originally Posted by christian

Mk 2lines are long and plastic can run them through the chassi

i see what u mean ,, little late now ,,

[powernut]

well managed to sort a few bits this after , first made some fuel lines for the caddy


next deceied to chop the fuel flap out the boady

rare site lol, inside ,rot free

then went around the other side and chopped another hole out for the to refit the feul flap

not bad for a trail cut ,there was a slight gap so ,thought id add a filler rod , and welded up nicely


quick weld up

and grinded off

then oppss first thought id welded it wrong because its upside down ,must have got a bit carryed away , but i pref it to open this way lol ,little late now anyway

then a quick filler neck start on the pipe

[christian]

You move fast

[sitrials]

not fast enough as we'd all like to see this thing move!
first outing at GTI INTERNATIONAL DOWN THE STRIP!!!

[caddyrage]

Mental workmanship mate. You are talented at making crazy things.

I want you hurry up and finish so we get to see the next mad thing you do

[christian]

You need a 4 poster ramp . want to buy one ?

[powernut]

cheers guys ,,, that was yesterday afternoon lol , no updates 2day bin a tad bisy ,4 poster be nice , problem is room to use one and i dont think the nosey neiboughers would be happy lol, oh and finding yes more dam rot , so getting fed up of cutting/welding ,seems on going and not getting anywere

[powernut]

right 2day noticed the camber sticks out more on the fronts to the rears dose this wheel look ok to you guys as i think the botom of the wheel is towing out to mutch ?

as after i was looking at the rear they had way too mutch inwards camber , maybe ok for corners ,but not very good for scrubing tyres off , and what a dam stressfull trying to algin the wheel, after getting it a tad lower i carnt risk anymore , so altered all the arms and also insurted a smaller box and stick welded them for extra strengh

[mycoolhair]

Originally Posted by powernut

is this not a bad place for the tank from the point of veiw of an accident.
i know the minis have the tank in the boot

have you put any thing in to minimise the chance of poping the tank in the event of a rear ender.

just a idea.

[powernut]

there is the rear bumper hangers/ rear towbar ,/suport mounts,.etc , as i really need it as a counter balance for weight to ratio , as i was going to fit it to one side of the car but thought better at the rear , mind if it gets hit hard enoegh least im in the front , unlike if i fitted a tank behind the seat extra ,, sooner have it safer away from the driver seat tbh,

[powernut]

not mutch to add due ringing around for a reasobable insurance , bit more welding and passenger seat frame started
old seat frame removed

seatbelt mount inner and outer sill nicely welded up

new suport welded in place and just started makeing new seat frame to fit my other seat

[macetheace]

Such a quality thread, love it dude

[powernut]

cheers pal , its 6am so theres time todo a few bits today i reckon lol ,carnt beat a bit of homemade fun ,,,