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Title: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on October 31, 2013, 12:51:32 pm
Hi Guys,
  I'm from Mauritius Island, a small dot next to Madagascar in Indian Ocean. It happen by chance we got a batch of Polo G40 over here, I think we have about 7-9 G40 over here not more. I grab one of these 2 years back sleeping in a garage in a pity state. I started to work on it this year, so I share with you some work in progress since the beginning. Hope you enjoy.

Bodywork was the first step.
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/bridgestonegarage_zps4f0e5cf8.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/bridgestonegarage_zps4f0e5cf8.jpg.html)

(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/bodywork01_zps54d80671.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/bodywork01_zps54d80671.jpg.html)

(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/bodywork02_zpsd7517207.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/bodywork02_zpsd7517207.jpg.html)

Engine removed
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/enginebay03_zps32652f70.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/enginebay03_zps32652f70.jpg.html)

(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/enginebay01_zps97263938.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/enginebay01_zps97263938.jpg.html)

Exhaust piping + Remus backbox
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/eagleexhaust_zpsb369a54c.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/eagleexhaust_zpsb369a54c.jpg.html)

Refurbishing Sparco racing wheels 14"x6.5

(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/refurbish_zps7f40ea3d.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/refurbish_zps7f40ea3d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on October 31, 2013, 01:02:14 pm
Now parts
Front mount intercooler / oil cooler
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/intercoolers_zps157924a7.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/intercoolers_zps157924a7.jpg.html)

Aluminium engine crank pulley, supercharger lightweight 65mm V belt conversion kit
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/pulley_zps8359a78a.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/pulley_zps8359a78a.jpg.html)

Warlbro Fuel pump + sythec fuel filter
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/warlbropump_zps746d9ee2.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/warlbropump_zps746d9ee2.jpg.html)

(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/fuelfilter_zps7dc41f66.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/fuelfilter_zps7dc41f66.jpg.html)

Charger full rebuilt
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/grebuilt02_zps27bcf541.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/grebuilt02_zps27bcf541.jpg.html)

(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/grebuilt01_zps1dd13043.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/grebuilt01_zps1dd13043.jpg.html)

(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/grebuilt03_zpsb924b1da.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/grebuilt03_zpsb924b1da.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Jester on October 31, 2013, 01:14:04 pm
looking sweet, what colour is that, is it windsor blue??
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on October 31, 2013, 01:25:11 pm
Thanks, no it's black but as am doing the restore I consider changing color to Mk1 Lido Green.

Intercooler fitted.

(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/frontmount_zpsa0a6af88.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/frontmount_zpsa0a6af88.jpg.html)

Engine fitted.

(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/enginebay04_zpsde9dd330.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/enginebay04_zpsde9dd330.jpg.html)


(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/enginebay05_zpsed0a301b.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/enginebay05_zpsed0a301b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: PeteG40 on October 31, 2013, 01:36:08 pm
whoever put the supercharger back together put the bottom pulley on the wrong way round!
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on October 31, 2013, 01:41:30 pm
Yes Pete,
 Thank for notifying, we already changed it to 5pk-belt conversion in the right place.
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: PeteG40 on October 31, 2013, 02:11:22 pm
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/grebuilt01_zps1dd13043.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/grebuilt01_zps1dd13043.jpg.html)

where it says gates here? you flipped the cog/pulley 180 degrees?
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on October 31, 2013, 02:51:03 pm
I guess I have to double check and revert back for this. I didn't check again after the mechanic put the other pulley.
What problem may arise if the pulley is not inverted.. I didnt run the car till now.
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Yoof on October 31, 2013, 08:27:34 pm
The guide will be on the wrong side...

Car looks sweet, how do you find the scissor lift you've got in the first picture?
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: PeteG40 on October 31, 2013, 09:06:56 pm
the guide ill be on the wrong side and the belt may rub on the charger mount.
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on November 01, 2013, 05:40:14 pm
thanks guys,
 it was already inverted before putting it back in the car
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on November 11, 2013, 09:26:22 am
putting some vdo black face gauges, not so big fan of those smoked lens 7 colors gauges. keeping it raw

(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/gauges-cover_zps04516353.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/gauges-cover_zps04516353.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on November 11, 2013, 09:28:02 am
New taillights, waiting to be installed after paint work
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/taillights_zpsa556fc7e.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/taillights_zpsa556fc7e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on November 11, 2013, 09:30:23 am
Yellow Stuff front brake pad, anyone tried it already ?
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/yellowstuff_zpsb03f0f05.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/yellowstuff_zpsb03f0f05.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: gaz g40 on November 11, 2013, 04:38:45 pm
Where did you get the new rear lights? Id love a set ;)
Liking the colour of the engine bay an its coming along nicely!
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on November 11, 2013, 07:55:27 pm
Hi,
  A friend got's them for me in Germany itself, becoming quiet a rare item too.  I can pm you the contact, by the way am looking after speedometer cable everywhere, anyone can help ?
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on January 10, 2014, 03:15:23 pm
she's finally on wheels and running.  ::)

(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/IMG_7828_zps0672747c.jpg)[/URL]
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: breadman on January 10, 2014, 11:39:08 pm
Glad to hear this is back on the road.
Colour looks nice, more pictures required!
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on January 11, 2014, 07:52:18 am
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/G40_zpsafb9e4ea.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/G40_zpsafb9e4ea.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: GR40 on January 11, 2014, 08:58:47 am
I really like ur photography! U have a keen eye my friend.
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: SamG40 on January 11, 2014, 10:34:23 am
Paint looks nice.
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on January 11, 2014, 09:30:58 pm
Thank you guys, in fact am waiting to finish the interior seats cover to do full photography of the polo. By the way am a photographer GR40 and it help in this case :) Base color was going on LIDO Green of the Vw Golf Mk1 and finally has some turn up for something more cold green that look more nice for me.
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on January 17, 2014, 12:10:09 pm
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/ruisseaucreole_zpsaa41bd2e.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/ruisseaucreole_zpsaa41bd2e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Stirlitz on January 17, 2014, 02:44:06 pm
Looking goood... and love the color!

Love the photos also ;)
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on February 09, 2014, 09:41:11 pm
more
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/polo2_zps6182ff89.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/polo2_zps6182ff89.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on February 18, 2014, 09:35:52 pm
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/PlaineChamp_zpsfb9a6c58.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/PlaineChamp_zpsfb9a6c58.jpg.html)

(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/bliss_zps13194fbb.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/bliss_zps13194fbb.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: JoeH on February 18, 2014, 09:48:19 pm
Wow some bits really fantastic, like the green and leather.

Personally I would run, black front badge, yellow indis.
Also what size tyres you running, look a bit chunky, or maybe its me.

Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: SamG40 on February 18, 2014, 10:26:31 pm
Lovely colour.
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Jester on February 19, 2014, 09:17:26 am
I like this. Really nice choice of colour, works great.
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: z3i on February 19, 2014, 11:07:18 am
Looks awesome! Love the colour, goes really well with the cream interior
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on February 20, 2014, 08:56:34 pm
Thanks Guys. its been a long way.
@JoeH - 185 60 R14 - on some sparco racing lightweight. maybe will switch to 15" x 7 on some later stage.
Here another one, the car is not fully finished at 100%. some more bits to add. keep you posted.

(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/Lavage_zps0126f7a0.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/Lavage_zps0126f7a0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: randombadger69 on February 23, 2014, 10:10:30 pm
Nice colour, looks great! Good work!
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on April 14, 2014, 05:59:41 pm
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/lip01_zps450b90c1.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/lip01_zps450b90c1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Restore and Upgrade. Polo G40 Mauritius
Post by: Snave on April 18, 2014, 10:59:48 pm
Hi Guys ,

 A little video of the little G. Location Mauritius somewhere in countryside.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIEg7Lb3e9s