Point taken. But, there does seem to be a fair bit of abuse here to people who have made a genuine mistake with where they have posted their thread:( As for asking/giving advice, hopefully once project Noel is complete, I can stop asking questions/for help/advice and give guidance to a new set...

Quick update. Have continued striping off the springs etc and loosened off engine and gearbox bolts. New chassis arrived today:) Now got to prep and paint it.

As a mod on another forum, I totally agree. But, a few on here are way too quick to jump on someone for making an honest mistake. Far better to report an offending post so as a mod/admin can move it to the relevant sub forum. It's always an issue with the written word, you can not see the...

Don't worry, always the odd hand shandy kidd on a forum wishing that they were a moderator. :) Stupid question, have you another master and slave cylinder to try? I have had new ones fail (other vehicles). Or a pin hole weep on the pipes ?

Thank you. A perfect and clear explanation and answer. Shirl

Yes, as a replacement, bloody expensive I think? But as I'm buying a new bulkhead, I was going to repair the ones I have. Unless of course a new bulkhead comes with them already fitted? I'm confused!

Evening all. This is probably a stupid question, but, are the A pillars part of the bulkhead or a separate item? Just wanted to know if I need to cut them out to fit into a new bulkhead, or if they will be part of a new bulkhead? Trying to clear some space and the old one needs to go! The...

I try to keep things entertaining. Seriously steep learning curve, never done a rebuild before. I hope it doesn't turn into a rebodge! ;) Seriously worried about the a,b,c pillars and cills. I honestly don't know if they can be saved and new ones look hideously expensive:(

So several coats of paint and then waxoyl?

Morning all. I'm in need of a new fuel tank and am in a quandary as to what to buy. Given that I live on the sea front and the salt air eats anything made of steel, do I buy the steel tank or splash out on an aluminium tank? Are the aluminium tanks worth the money? Thanks Shirl

Made the most of a nice evening and gave all the bits (wire brushed by my better half) a first coat of red lead paint. Feeling much better now I'm doing little bits that don't involve dismantling!

Full on weekend. Just about ready for when the new chassis arrives. Drowning all nuts and bolts in penetrating oil for the last month sort of worked and most came undone without the use of the angle grinder. Front springs overhauled and front axle cleaned up ready for painting. Rightly or...

Welcome to the forum. Having owned both, and has been said, chassis and bulkhead condition are the deciding factor. Also, as I'm finding out to my cost, check the condition of the a,b,c pillars and cills. If you are not worried and have money to throw into a bottomless pit, buy either one blind...

Looks spot on. Those picca / tracer pencils are bloody brilliant.

Yep, still paying the mortgage as well! Huge learning curve, never swapped a chassis or bulkhead before. What's the worst that can happen!! The rebuilding thread is called meet Noel.

They are more than that once you add on the vat and extras! Personally I don't think that they are expensive. A bespoke hand made galvanised chassis delivered for under 3k. Bargain. It's not like they are being churned off a production line in their millions. As I live on the coast and am...

Possibly. Swinging a 30oz estwing has given great muscle definition but fooked my wrist and elbow!

Whilst I won't argue that, I'll still be fitting power steering to my s3 :)

That's what I thought!

Sorry, just re read your 1st reply. A D2 for the 300tdi?