more interior..
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Bugaru03 Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
Bugaru project
Bugaru03 Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
Finally side panels were finished and also attached in the rear 2 nice oval speakers from JBL(and maybe a new source to running them)😀 😀 😀 .
Next and final finish will be the front seats!
so for now..
Next and final finish will be the front seats!
so for now..
Bugaru03 Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
update..
Finally we decided to make the bottom of the front seat independent (in three pieces) in order to be more like a bucket style.
Hope until Thursday it will be completed and ready for install the one piece windows kit!
cu
Finally we decided to make the bottom of the front seat independent (in three pieces) in order to be more like a bucket style.
Hope until Thursday it will be completed and ready for install the one piece windows kit!
cu
trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away
1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 ·
Awesome car 👍
Brad Wolfsburg Elder
3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Mate that is looking great.. hopefully mine will be done one day .. funnily enough it is an L Bug, and I have an Ej22 and picked a very similiar colour before seeing this.
Will be like an Aussie Twin ...
Will be like an Aussie Twin ...
Bugaru03 Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
Thanks quys!!!
Brad:I wish you finish your project(maybe posting some pics would be a good start..)and f.y.i the color is came from Ford "imperial blue".👍
I' d love to see a twin aussie bro!!!😂😂😂
Brad:I wish you finish your project(maybe posting some pics would be a good start..)and f.y.i the color is came from Ford "imperial blue".👍
I' d love to see a twin aussie bro!!!😂😂😂
ElusiveStranger Officially Full-On Dubber
330 posts · joined May 2006 ·
That looks the mutts mate!
👍
👍
Bugaru03 Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
more update..
I'm pretty excited with the result, the car looks fantastic and i'm curious to hit the roads again!!!!
some pics in random appearance..
I'm pretty excited with the result, the car looks fantastic and i'm curious to hit the roads again!!!!
some pics in random appearance..
Bugaru03 Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
Finally his back at home...some adjustments needs to be done and then we will enjoy many many rides!!!
and two photos from his first trip..
and two photos from his first trip..
gerrelt Slammed & Awesome Dubber
88 posts · joined May 2005 ·
That looks absolutely great! Beautiful 1303!! 😵
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
that looks great. 👍
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
Bugaru03 Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
Thanks guys!
koolkarmakombi enkarmarising
2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Awesome except you put the steering wheel on the wrong side!
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Bugaru03 Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
Update...........
after looooong time in hybernation and some engine problems the time has come for me to proceed!
I new i was having an oil leak when i first bought the engine and first run it but this doesnt bother me to join drives and adding oil.....but.....in the truck the mistakes were payed and payed heavily.
After of 15 minutes pushing the bugaru hard in the corners i've heard a noice tickling from inside the engine deck:eek::eek::eek:
I check the oil and found that more than one ltr missing🙁🙁
A raf estimation was that one of the set of bearings inside the connecting rod was scratched but the engine must be open first!
I stop over and took the car back to home until i get ready for rebuilding
and here we are..
The problem is concerning the bearing inside the connecting rod and nothing more😎, so we choose to change some of the engine component parts and rebuild it such as:
New oil pump
New set of bearings
New gaskets kit
New piston rings and more...
Expected to be ready by the end of the month here are some photos in random
more to come in next days😀
after looooong time in hybernation and some engine problems the time has come for me to proceed!
I new i was having an oil leak when i first bought the engine and first run it but this doesnt bother me to join drives and adding oil.....but.....in the truck the mistakes were payed and payed heavily.
After of 15 minutes pushing the bugaru hard in the corners i've heard a noice tickling from inside the engine deck:eek::eek::eek:
I check the oil and found that more than one ltr missing🙁🙁
A raf estimation was that one of the set of bearings inside the connecting rod was scratched but the engine must be open first!
I stop over and took the car back to home until i get ready for rebuilding
and here we are..
The problem is concerning the bearing inside the connecting rod and nothing more😎, so we choose to change some of the engine component parts and rebuild it such as:
New oil pump
New set of bearings
New gaskets kit
New piston rings and more...
Expected to be ready by the end of the month here are some photos in random
more to come in next days😀
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
ah well, you'll learn I guess. is the crank ok?
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
Bugaru03 Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
Hey Pete,
The crankshaft and the rest componets were measured by a micrometer and find in excellent condition!!
Next step is to polish & balance them before they fit back to engine.
here is a pic of crank....
The crankshaft and the rest componets were measured by a micrometer and find in excellent condition!!
Next step is to polish & balance them before they fit back to engine.
here is a pic of crank....
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
arent subaru engines real common in Greece?
here splitting cases is pretty much unheard of
noone rebuilds them as its far cheaper to buy another running engine and they are built at the factory to such close tolerances that rebuilds dont end up as good,
its the reason they run so smooth and last so long
here splitting cases is pretty much unheard of
noone rebuilds them as its far cheaper to buy another running engine and they are built at the factory to such close tolerances that rebuilds dont end up as good,
its the reason they run so smooth and last so long
Bugaru03 Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
Joel,
It's pretty easy to find in Greece a subaru engine to buy but still it would be a USED engine!!
The cost for rebuilding an engine it depends from what you want to do, just rebuild it... or put a stroker kit with porting and other components.
My first thought is to buy again a used engine with several miles on it but finally decided to rebuild it knowing that it's a good way to know that i will run it again with zero miles and no problems.
It's pretty easy to find in Greece a subaru engine to buy but still it would be a USED engine!!
The cost for rebuilding an engine it depends from what you want to do, just rebuild it... or put a stroker kit with porting and other components.
My first thought is to buy again a used engine with several miles on it but finally decided to rebuild it knowing that it's a good way to know that i will run it again with zero miles and no problems.
Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head
837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·
I disagree. I bought my wrx engine for $850 with 140000ks on it, flogged it for 15'000ks, had it rebuilt with new pistons, ACL race bearings, ARP head studs, rebuilt heads etc for $2300 & have now put over 135'000ks on the rebuilt engine.Joel wrote:here splitting cases is pretty much unheard of
noone rebuilds them as its far cheaper to buy another running engine and they are built at the factory to such close tolerances that rebuilds dont end up as good,
its the reason they run so smooth and last so long
I agree it would have been far cheaper to buy another $850 wrx engine, but once again it's a lottery of unknown quality. Personally for me, & for what I do with my car i went with the rebuild. U can't beat the price.
regards
Jak
cam070 Custom Title Time!
1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Bugaru, nice car and I love the interior. Well done, hope to see more of it when you get it back on the street. No doubt faster than before!
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
I can see where its worthwhile in your case Jak,
i just think its alot of effort and $$ for a stock NA ej20/22
true that atleast your getting a rebuilt engine but i havent heard of real many people (exlcuding me 🙄) that have bought 2nd hand engines that have turned out to be duds
i just think its alot of effort and $$ for a stock NA ej20/22
true that atleast your getting a rebuilt engine but i havent heard of real many people (exlcuding me 🙄) that have bought 2nd hand engines that have turned out to be duds
Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head
837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·
Unfortunantly joel I think u are almost a one off with the dud engine, lucky they are cheap & easy to find.
Jak
Jak
DylanTheDubber Custom Title Time!
1,252 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
Just realised its an import. Where did you get it from.
Bugaru03 Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
..Dylan the engine is imported from Japan from a local dealer..
Today we got back the block & crankshaft from the machine shop and still waiting for the heads.
Block needs to be cleaned and painted and then will be ready for assembly again.
Meanwhile it was a great opportunity for painting the engine bay.
All the "unessecary" sheet metal were trimmed and after sandpaper the hole surface
it was ready for applying the primer and then painting to metallic blue..
before..
after..
Next in order the intake manifold take new shape in colour!!
before..
after..
Wish everyone Merry Christmas!!!
Today we got back the block & crankshaft from the machine shop and still waiting for the heads.
Block needs to be cleaned and painted and then will be ready for assembly again.
Meanwhile it was a great opportunity for painting the engine bay.
All the "unessecary" sheet metal were trimmed and after sandpaper the hole surface
it was ready for applying the primer and then painting to metallic blue..
before..
after..
Next in order the intake manifold take new shape in colour!!
before..
after..
Wish everyone Merry Christmas!!!
DylanTheDubber Custom Title Time!
1,252 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
Naa Brahh!! Im talking the bug is an import cause it's Left hand Drive. looks great!! From Dylan
Bugaru03 Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
Hey Dylan, here in Greece all beetles are left handed!
Update...new OEM subaru oil pump introduced and one final layer of enamel in engine compartment!!
Next week more to come...
cu..
Update...new OEM subaru oil pump introduced and one final layer of enamel in engine compartment!!
Next week more to come...
cu..
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
ive just been through the whole engine bay and engine detail thing as well, fun job but you know red paint for the manifold makes it go faster right?
ElusiveStranger Officially Full-On Dubber
330 posts · joined May 2006 ·
LOL!Joel wrote:ive just been through the whole engine bay and engine detail thing as well, fun job but you know red paint for the manifold makes it go faster right?
Good work on the rebuild my friend. I do think your Bug's ace.
DylanTheDubber Custom Title Time!
1,252 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
Sorry Brahh i did'nt realise that you were in grece.
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Brahh??