Bonnet on (and off, and on, and off) to test clearance on the Golf rad

"BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires" (biturbo228) 09/17/2017 at 18:55 • Filed to: spit6

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It’s tight but it does just about fit :) propped up precariously with various scraps of wood so i can fab up mounts.

Also, it’s amazing how swaged holes can make something go from looking bodged together to looking borderline professional...

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 09/17/2017 at 19:18

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The swaged holes give it a bit of that aircraft feel, which is suitable, as it is a Spitfire.

Looks like a nice fit. Though I hope the engine does not get anymore stuff on the front.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 09/18/2017 at 04:48

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You’re right, very fitting :) although I doubt the workmanship is up to aircraft standards on a lot of this ;)

Thought it was worth it though even though it’s not much weight given it’s way out in front of the front axle.

Hopefully this should be it :) stock there’s a viscous fan on the crank but I’ve got an electric one luckily. There should also be juuust enough room to change the aux belt which is what I needed. Didn’t fancy taking the radiator off each time of doing that...