Manx Rebuild........UPDATED 09-11 some pictures..

MickH · 2004-10-11T05:18:56+00:00

Finally got my arse into gear and started nailing this beast back together.For those who don't know the old floorpan went a weeee bit rusty and basically fell to pieces. Started last Wednesday and hope to drive it to Brisbane at the end of this month.I work better under pressure....... [Edited on 11-10-2004 by Mick H] [Edited on 14-10-2004 by Mick H] [Edited on 22-10-2004 by Mick H] [Edited on 24-10-2004 by Mick H] [Edited on 26-10-2004 by Mick H] [Edited on 28-10-2004 by Mick H] [Edited on 9-11-2004 by Mick H]

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 25 Oct 2004, 8:45 am

#251614

the exhaust setup is just a standard baja exhaust from Mick Motors.The tailpipe will be cut off and changed as the original position sucks.

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pyr0 flame-on

4,457 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 25 Oct 2004, 8:53 am

#251616

fair enough, you get the surge tank sorted ? or is that on the projects list at the moment ?

the buggy does look sweet though dont let the little things get at you

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pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 25 Oct 2004, 2:57 pm

#251801

keep going dude, you'll make it and it will be tops 😉

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Oct 2004, 3:13 pm

#251804

Keep up the work mate. bad things are there just to try you !!
I bet there are some others and myself that would like to be in the position your in now with your buggy.

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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Oct 2004, 9:31 am

#252294

Mick H wrote:the exhaust setup is just a standard baja exhaust from Mick Motors.The tailpipe will be cut off and changed as the original position sucks.

I had the same exhaust on my baja. My advice is to throw away that muffler now, and put a 2" lukey or similar on there. That stock muffler is such bad quality. Mine rotted out fairly quick, then a backfire literally blew it apart.

You can get good 2nd hand turbo and stock mufflers (from people upgrading) out of exhaust shop bins. Just ask if you can jump in their bin and have a dig around. I've never had any say no to me. 🙂

Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Oct 2004, 9:46 am

#252301

oh, and that stock muffler is quite restrictive. You can get stock commodore style mufflers which are just as quiet but flow heaps better.

Here's a crap pic of my old exhaust

Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 26 Oct 2004, 10:52 am

#252332

yeh...the muffler sucks. It is only on for startup. I have another to put on when all the important things are sorted out..

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 26 Oct 2004, 12:52 pm

#252407

I hope that's not the fuel pump your going to be using (facet)??

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 26 Oct 2004, 1:10 pm

#252421

The high presssure pump is under the surge tank Craigy...the low pressure pump is under the master cylinder to feed the surge tank and help recirculate the fuel through the tank..which apart from being very noisy it does very well.😎 STILL waiting for the surge tank to be returned in a non leaking capacity....:cry

[Edited on 26-10-2004 by Mick H]

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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Oct 2004, 1:56 pm

#252443

I use a facet as my LP recirculating pump. It works fine. I put a restriction in it's outlet hose to give it a little pressure to push against which really quietens it down.

Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 26 Oct 2004, 2:19 pm

#252456

cool mikey..............I thought it may have been the only one !!

no probs with the facet pump (quality) I have been using the same one for 10 years

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 26 Oct 2004, 4:58 pm

#252548

Wes, what do you use for a restrictor?

mines noisy too 😠

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pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 26 Oct 2004, 5:01 pm

#252552

Baja Wes wrote:That stock muffler is such bad quality. Mine rotted out fairly quick, then a backfire literally blew it apart.

mm, cool, exploding stoff...

uh hu, he he, uh hu, he he :thumb

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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 28 Oct 2004, 2:57 pm

#253668

Is on the dyno as i type!!! Had a problem with the ECU (Weber) so have put in the LINK ecu and it is getting tuned now!!! Sounded great and the throttle response still "excites"me!!!! HAPPY:bounce

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Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 28 Oct 2004, 3:07 pm

#253673

Sounding great!!
Can't wait to hear how it drives!

bigbaja Wolfsburg Wizard

438 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 29 Oct 2004, 5:12 pm

#254271

sounds better than your bus

Terry - Custom Off Road Components
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bigbaja Wolfsburg Wizard

438 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 29 Oct 2004, 6:25 pm

#254318

which is taking longer than it should as I keep forgetting to buy the stuff I am told to buy ...............

Terry - Custom Off Road Components
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 29 Oct 2004, 10:07 pm

#254536

bigbaja wrote:sounds better than your bus

Oh dear....Is it dead yet:vader???? You know i need it to get home!!!!!:thumb:bounce:beer:beer

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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Oct 2004, 6:32 pm

#254967

It is alive.... fired her up today ... she lives which is more than I can say for your DODGY ASS VW wiring ... I am guessing you have had a few issues with that in the past .....

Give me a ring when you get a chance.

Buggy looks cool, will be interesting to see how it goes :>

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 9 Nov 2004, 6:36 am

#260319

Goes GOOD....will try and post pictures tonight. Been having a bit of fun in it so have not had a chance to update:thumb:bounce:bounce:beer

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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 9 Nov 2004, 1:29 pm

#260523

just waiting for some barwork from CUSTOM OFFROAD to go on the front and rear as the old ones sucked. The rear will go up another inch and the front around 2 inches.Took it for a blast on Sunday through the scrub and it seems 0K:thumb:thumb:thumb

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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Nov 2004, 1:36 pm

#260531

looks like you shoulda spent some of that EFI money on a decent digital camera :P

Looking good...

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www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 9 Nov 2004, 1:39 pm

#260535

Baja Wes wrote:looks like you shoulda spent some of that EFI money on a decent digital camera :P

Looking good...

Na...got a good camera....in the wifies car though...forgot to take it out!!! Will take better ones tomorrow😀

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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 9 Nov 2004, 1:44 pm

#260539

How to corrupt a 2 year old:blush

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Andy42 Insano Dub Head

709 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 9 Nov 2004, 2:08 pm

#260554

Hey Mick I enjoyed helping the guys work on ya kombi the other day. Cutting big arse holes in the front for water pipes is my idea of fun 🙂 it is going to be cool when it is all finished and sorted.

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Andy42 Insano Dub Head

709 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 9 Nov 2004, 2:09 pm

#260556

Oh and ya buggy is looking sweet as well.

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Secoh Fahrvergnugen

926 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 9 Nov 2004, 2:13 pm

#260559

looks awesome! well done!

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