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#11
General Car Chat / Re: G40 Blistein y
Last post by PeteG40 - August 05, 2025, 01:21:14 PMYes you really do need bump stopa
#12
General Car Chat / G40 Blistein y
Last post by Malazuerte90 - August 02, 2025, 09:47:00 AMHi guys, how is everything?
I have just upgraded my G40 with a Blistein B12 suspension kit and I have one question
In the front side, do I have to put bumpers? I mean some kind of rubber bumpers in the suspension?
Bc the kit doesn't come with bumpers and I don't know if it doesn't need bumpers or do I have to put them?
Can anyone help with this?
Many thanks in advance!
Javier
I have just upgraded my G40 with a Blistein B12 suspension kit and I have one question
In the front side, do I have to put bumpers? I mean some kind of rubber bumpers in the suspension?
Bc the kit doesn't come with bumpers and I don't know if it doesn't need bumpers or do I have to put them?
Can anyone help with this?
Many thanks in advance!
Javier
#13
Ongoing Projects / Re: Hayesey's red G40 restorat...
Last post by hayesey - July 31, 2025, 11:02:11 AMWhat I didn't say in the post above, all the progress in that post after the brake lines, was in the last few weeks. In March I fell off my bike and broke my wrist quite badly, it had to have metal plates put in. So for a good few months I was unable to do any work on the car and even now I have to be careful with my wrist, doing up the stub axle bolts was painful.
#14
Ongoing Projects / Re: Hayesey's red G40 restorat...
Last post by hayesey - July 31, 2025, 10:52:39 AMSo time for another update.
The brake lines are all done, what an absolute ball-ache that was. The steel pipe is much harder to work with than copper or kunifer. If I were doing this again I would just use kunifer and paint it! There's one or two areas where the pipe routing isn't quite as neat as I'd like it to be but they are areas that are unseen once the car is back together anyway.
The fuel system is all done as well, up into the engine bay. I have reused the original polyamide lines as they clean up OK, whilst you can buy this stuff new on rolls, it wont be shaped to fit the car as the original lines are. I got new rubber ends crimped on to keep it all looking as it should. All new plastic clips to hold the lines on.
In the background of that photo, you can see the brake line is loose, there should be two metal loops that hold the brake line to the body with rubber sleeves, just near the rear seat belt mounting holes. The metal loops are not there, they have rusted and have been removed. So I need to figure out a way of attaching something to hold the line in place. P-Clips fixed to the end of the seat belt mount bolts will work but I'm trying to think of something that'll look more original. That's on the back burner while I get on with easier stuff.
Going back to the brake lines, one thing I wasn't able to find new was the plastic clip that goes around the steering rack. This broke when I stripped the car down and since it was fitted to all mk2/3 polos I assumed people would have plenty of spares around. But that's not the case and I just couldn't find an in-tact one anywhere.
Then it occurred to me that my track polo has one on it and I seem to remember that being in good nick. So I went to where that is stored currently, took off all the inlet manifold to make sure I had good access and /very/ carefully removed the clip. After 15 mins in the ultrasonic cleaner, here it is, seemingly one of the hardest to find parts on a g40!
I did put my track polo back together again, albeit with the broken clip now on it.
Next up, the fuel tank. You can't buy genuine ones and every single aftermarket one seems to be the same and they don't fit. I remember having the same issues when I put a new tank on my track polo 15 or more years ago. The filler neck is just wrong:
Argh!
So I got a proper blow torch (self-igniting torch and bottle of turbo map+ gas, totally different kettle of fish to a cheapo b&q blow torch), heated parts of the neck up to cherry red and bent it into something more like the right shape. Also adjusted the pipe for the top breather aka "pipe of doom" since as you can see that was pointing in totally the wrong direction.
I don't have photos, much swearing and trial fitting on the car was involved but the end is result is OK, not brilliant but it fits.
After that I got the tank blasted and powder coated and it's on the car.
Now I'm making a push to get it rolling again. So as of last night, it is sat on it's rear wheels!
Someone pointed out that actually from factory, the axle bolts go through the other way to how I have them there so yes I do feel I must drop the axle brackets and put them the right way...thanks Pete...
Hooray, it's sat on some wheels instead of axle stands for the first time in a long time.
Tonight I will be getting on with getting the front struts on, I already part assembled these until I realised I'd used the new hubs I bought on my track G40 some time ago so had to wait for some more new ones.
The brake lines are all done, what an absolute ball-ache that was. The steel pipe is much harder to work with than copper or kunifer. If I were doing this again I would just use kunifer and paint it! There's one or two areas where the pipe routing isn't quite as neat as I'd like it to be but they are areas that are unseen once the car is back together anyway.
The fuel system is all done as well, up into the engine bay. I have reused the original polyamide lines as they clean up OK, whilst you can buy this stuff new on rolls, it wont be shaped to fit the car as the original lines are. I got new rubber ends crimped on to keep it all looking as it should. All new plastic clips to hold the lines on.
In the background of that photo, you can see the brake line is loose, there should be two metal loops that hold the brake line to the body with rubber sleeves, just near the rear seat belt mounting holes. The metal loops are not there, they have rusted and have been removed. So I need to figure out a way of attaching something to hold the line in place. P-Clips fixed to the end of the seat belt mount bolts will work but I'm trying to think of something that'll look more original. That's on the back burner while I get on with easier stuff.
Going back to the brake lines, one thing I wasn't able to find new was the plastic clip that goes around the steering rack. This broke when I stripped the car down and since it was fitted to all mk2/3 polos I assumed people would have plenty of spares around. But that's not the case and I just couldn't find an in-tact one anywhere.
Then it occurred to me that my track polo has one on it and I seem to remember that being in good nick. So I went to where that is stored currently, took off all the inlet manifold to make sure I had good access and /very/ carefully removed the clip. After 15 mins in the ultrasonic cleaner, here it is, seemingly one of the hardest to find parts on a g40!
I did put my track polo back together again, albeit with the broken clip now on it.
Next up, the fuel tank. You can't buy genuine ones and every single aftermarket one seems to be the same and they don't fit. I remember having the same issues when I put a new tank on my track polo 15 or more years ago. The filler neck is just wrong:
Argh!
So I got a proper blow torch (self-igniting torch and bottle of turbo map+ gas, totally different kettle of fish to a cheapo b&q blow torch), heated parts of the neck up to cherry red and bent it into something more like the right shape. Also adjusted the pipe for the top breather aka "pipe of doom" since as you can see that was pointing in totally the wrong direction.
I don't have photos, much swearing and trial fitting on the car was involved but the end is result is OK, not brilliant but it fits.
After that I got the tank blasted and powder coated and it's on the car.
Now I'm making a push to get it rolling again. So as of last night, it is sat on it's rear wheels!
Someone pointed out that actually from factory, the axle bolts go through the other way to how I have them there so yes I do feel I must drop the axle brackets and put them the right way...thanks Pete...
Hooray, it's sat on some wheels instead of axle stands for the first time in a long time.
Tonight I will be getting on with getting the front struts on, I already part assembled these until I realised I'd used the new hubs I bought on my track G40 some time ago so had to wait for some more new ones.
#15
Wanted / Re: Wanted: G40
Last post by Martyng40 - July 21, 2025, 07:22:18 PMOne on eBay for sale... needs work... sure owners on here
#16
Wanted / Wanted: G40
Last post by G40_Mike_ - July 20, 2025, 09:11:35 PMHi, I'm looking for a G40, must be an original G40 but happy to look at a modified car.
Ideally a running car 'good to go', any colour except Tornado Red.
Ideally a running car 'good to go', any colour except Tornado Red.
#17
Cars for sale / Capri Green G40 Shell
Last post by G40Nik - July 17, 2025, 11:59:22 AMLooking at selling my Genuine Capri Green Polo G40 Shell non Sunroof.
132k miles
Note : No Engine or Gearbox! Just Shell
It needs welding work on the floor which meets inner sill.
Few holes areas have been treated to stop spread .
The battery box has had a plate welded by previous owner.
The Chassis legs have been strengthened where they commonly crack .
Will come with
Original G40 Clocks
interior loom and Engine loom
Sits on TA Tecknix Coilovers
Rear Lamps and headlamps.
Bonnet in Black .
There is not much of an interior as was stripped out by previous owner as was going to be a track car.
Part of dashboard is there and steering column with Momo steering wheel.
There are some bit of spares .
If I get price i want I will throw in the 14inch BBS alloys with near new tyres on .
Have a Set of Keys and logbook stating G40
This would be Ideal with someone with a non G40 Shell but with all G40 running gear and get it Transferred into this when all the work on this is carried out .
Be Nice to See a Genuine Capri Green G40 back on the road!
Please only respond if you need more info or are Genuinely intrested!
Ideally Looking for £850 Based in West Midlands
132k miles
Note : No Engine or Gearbox! Just Shell
It needs welding work on the floor which meets inner sill.
Few holes areas have been treated to stop spread .
The battery box has had a plate welded by previous owner.
The Chassis legs have been strengthened where they commonly crack .
Will come with
Original G40 Clocks
interior loom and Engine loom
Sits on TA Tecknix Coilovers
Rear Lamps and headlamps.
Bonnet in Black .
There is not much of an interior as was stripped out by previous owner as was going to be a track car.
Part of dashboard is there and steering column with Momo steering wheel.
There are some bit of spares .
If I get price i want I will throw in the 14inch BBS alloys with near new tyres on .
Have a Set of Keys and logbook stating G40
This would be Ideal with someone with a non G40 Shell but with all G40 running gear and get it Transferred into this when all the work on this is carried out .
Be Nice to See a Genuine Capri Green G40 back on the road!
Please only respond if you need more info or are Genuinely intrested!
Ideally Looking for £850 Based in West Midlands
#18
General Car Chat / Re: Polo G40 for sale
Last post by madigang40 - March 31, 2025, 03:44:05 PMCheck out Insta page I have created for her, going to fill this with resto pic's and adventures planned and unplanned.
https://www.instagram.com/g4o_ho/profilecard/?igsh=MTM2eTB1c3lmY3NiZg%3D%3D
https://www.instagram.com/g4o_ho/profilecard/?igsh=MTM2eTB1c3lmY3NiZg%3D%3D
#19
Cars for sale / Re: Genuine G40 Rolling Shell
Last post by Steveboyo - March 30, 2025, 10:01:49 AMHI
Is this still available? And if so can you post pictures please.
Thanks
Steve
Is this still available? And if so can you post pictures please.
Thanks
Steve
#20
General Car Chat / Re: Polo G40 for sale
Last post by hayesey - March 24, 2025, 02:42:58 PMI know one sold for £10k 3 years ago or so. Might have been an £11k one since.
Anyway, that doesn't really matter just curiousity.
Hopefully you're still enjoying it. Get some photos of it up!
Anyway, that doesn't really matter just curiousity.
Hopefully you're still enjoying it. Get some photos of it up!