Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress!

estelle_girl · 30-12-2008, 10:21

Hi guys!

Some girls eat chocolate after getting dumped... I've got hold of a Skoda Estelle to road rally...

Very much work in progress... first step was to get an engine for her!! Got hold of a felica 136b engine, new oil pressure switch, new head set, new distributor, new weber 30 BDIC, new alt belt, rapid 136 inlet manifold, felica exhaust manifold and custom exhaust....

Does anyone else road rally with anything similar?

Tom_vRS · 30-12-2008, 10:42

That looks like it could be huge fun!!! Enjoy it!

andy2407 · 30-12-2008, 11:13

Look forward to following this one - seems like you have plenty to do!

gcr31463 · 31-12-2008, 15:12

Welcome to briskoda, interesting project ...

Might I suggest you have browse in the RWD section,
there's some helpful people who'll be able to answer any queries that may arise.

cheers ... Darren

Robshaw · 31-12-2008, 18:03

Hello and Welcome to Briskoda

That does look like fun!

daverapid · 03-01-2009, 01:20

Will you marry me?

Only joking, already married! Please keep us posted with progress, I'm all excited now!

estelle_girl · 03-01-2009, 09:05

Aww... I was all excited about the proposal until I read down further... I'll have to make do with my new toy!

She's getting MOT'd today - fingers crossed but she should be ok. Then have the task of getting the current engine out as I'm picking up the new engine for her tomorrow. Looking forwards to getting my hands nice and dirty

Tom_vRS · 03-01-2009, 11:42

estelle_girl · 04-01-2009, 09:13

Well, she flew through the MOT - despite not having a working engine - she was driven down to the test centre ok but seized when she got there and had to be trailered home... nevermind, cos the engine was out later that afternoon (with a little help from my friends - I'm new to this getting your hands dirty malarky - but loving it!!). Off to pick up the new engine now, hopefully gonna be fitted today... fingers crossed!

gcr31463 · 07-01-2009, 00:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by estelle_girl

Well, she flew through the MOT - despite not having a working engine - she was driven down to the test centre ok but seized when she got there and had to be trailered home... nevermind, cos the engine was out later that afternoon (with a little help from my friends - I'm new to this getting your hands dirty malarky - but loving it!!). Off to pick up the new engine now, hopefully gonna be fitted today... fingers crossed!

Blimey, obviously undaunted by minor hiccups!

estelle_girl · 10-01-2009, 18:25

Despite sub-zero temperatures (and having to work outside!!!), we got the new engine all fitted and connected today. She started up first time and sounds absolutely AMAZING!!!!!

Not had a proper drive in her yet cos she's still SORN but had a bit of a go (on private property cos I'm a good girl!). She still needs a bit of work and I'm yet to get insured on her (but got a quote of £150 which I was extremely pleased with, given that I'm 26 and only have 1 years no claims). The paint work on her is mint, she need's a bloody good clean but will definitely scrub up pretty well! (Like me it could be said, lol!).

Did anyone else see in Top Gear magazine Hammond was talking about falling in love with an Estelle? The same thing has definitely happened to me!!!!

A couple of pics of the new engine...

Tom_vRS · 13-01-2009, 13:06

Good progress indeed.

Its such sweet romance, bless. Although I might add I'm sure your lips aren't actually touching the paintwork

estelle_girl · 13-01-2009, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Good progress indeed.

Its such sweet romance, bless. Although I might add I'm sure your lips aren't actually touching the paintwork

Lol, they are!! Decided to draw the line at using my tongue though!!

chicken_eyebrow · 13-01-2009, 15:09

gotta love old Skodas. If it's taxed and ticketed you should bring it along to one of the meets

estelle_girl · 13-01-2009, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicken_eyebrow

gotta love old Skodas. If it's taxed and ticketed you should bring it along to one of the meets

I'm hopefully going to get her ready in time for the Maidstone meet....

Tom_vRS · 13-01-2009, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by estelle_girl

I'm hopefully going to get her ready in time for the Maidstone meet....

If it is ready then I'll probably pop down too...

Shifty · 14-01-2009, 20:02

Hi. Good luck with the project. And you estelle girl

.

anewman · 16-01-2009, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by estelle_girl

Lol, they are!! Decided to draw the line at using my tongue though!!

Could be worse...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...pe_man_350.jpg

(Picture potentially offensive to some).

estelle_girl · 17-01-2009, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by anewman

Could be worse...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...pe_man_350.jpg

(Picture potentially offensive to some).

Good grief... thats my Dad!!

estelle_girl · 17-01-2009, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by estelle_girl

Good grief... thats my Dad!!

Ok, just in case anyone thinks it is actually my Dad... its not!!!

daverapid · 17-01-2009, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by anewman

Could be worse...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...pe_man_350.jpg

(Picture potentially offensive to some).

I guess that Range Rover is the injected model!

richie · 19-01-2009, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverapid

I guess that Range Rover is the injected model!

It also has some spunky performance

harcourt81 · 13-02-2009, 22:48

is that how you get more MPG from a Range Rover?

Good luck with the project Estelle Girl !!!

30-12-2008, 10:21	#1
estelle_girl Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 60 Members Car: Peugeot 106 and Skoda Estelle - work in progress!! Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! Hi guys! Some girls eat chocolate after getting dumped... I've got hold of a Skoda Estelle to road rally... Very much work in progress... first step was to get an engine for her!! Got hold of a felica 136b engine, new oil pressure switch, new head set, new distributor, new weber 30 BDIC, new alt belt, rapid 136 inlet manifold, felica exhaust manifold and custom exhaust.... Does anyone else road rally with anything similar? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by estelle_girl; 03-01-2009 at 17:58.

30-12-2008, 10:42	#2
Tom_vRS ********* Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 12,403 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Images: 16 Thanks: 815 Thanked 508 Times in 373 Posts	Re: Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! That looks like it could be huge fun!!! Enjoy it! __________________ '00/W 306 HDI Meridian - P-Torque remap

30-12-2008, 11:13	#3
andy2407 Marmite Burner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 6,489 Members Car: Yellow Fabia vRS Thanks: 92 Thanked 374 Times in 298 Posts	Re: Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! Look forward to following this one - seems like you have plenty to do! __________________ A yellow Fabia vRS with a little zest of Washbrook added

31-12-2008, 15:12	#4
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Doncaster (GB) Erfurt (D) Posts: 1,163 Members Car: N/A Thanks: 36 Thanked 44 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! Welcome to briskoda, interesting project ... Might I suggest you have browse in the RWD section, there's some helpful people who'll be able to answer any queries that may arise. cheers ... Darren __________________ My cars clicky http://briskoda.net/rwd-skodas-other...ctavias/86380/ Skoda Klub Of Doncaster And Scunthorpe events clicky http://briskoda.net/showthread.php?p...02#post1717902

31-12-2008, 18:03	#5
Robshaw \| Robbo \| Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marlborough, Swindon and Bournemouth Area Posts: 3,334 Members Car: Renault Clio 1.2 16v Thanks: 377 Thanked 193 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! Hello and Welcome to Briskoda That does look like fun! __________________ Current: Renault Clio 1.2 16v Dynamique Sold: Honda Civic Type R Skoda Fabia vRS

03-01-2009, 01:20	#6
daverapid Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire Posts: 1,021 Members Car: SKODA RAPID 136 Thanks: 25 Thanked 115 Times in 104 Posts	Re: Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! Will you marry me? Only joking, already married! Please keep us posted with progress, I'm all excited now! __________________ David McKinney TREASURER OF SKODA OWNERS CLUB GREAT BRITAIN www.skoda-owners-club.org.uk

03-01-2009, 09:05	#7
estelle_girl Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 60 Members Car: Peugeot 106 and Skoda Estelle - work in progress!! Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! Aww... I was all excited about the proposal until I read down further... I'll have to make do with my new toy! She's getting MOT'd today - fingers crossed but she should be ok. Then have the task of getting the current engine out as I'm picking up the new engine for her tomorrow. Looking forwards to getting my hands nice and dirty

03-01-2009, 11:42	#8
Tom_vRS ********* Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 12,403 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Images: 16 Thanks: 815 Thanked 508 Times in 373 Posts	Re: Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! __________________ '00/W 306 HDI Meridian - P-Torque remap

04-01-2009, 09:13	#9
estelle_girl Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 60 Members Car: Peugeot 106 and Skoda Estelle - work in progress!! Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! Well, she flew through the MOT - despite not having a working engine - she was driven down to the test centre ok but seized when she got there and had to be trailered home... nevermind, cos the engine was out later that afternoon (with a little help from my friends - I'm new to this getting your hands dirty malarky - but loving it!!). Off to pick up the new engine now, hopefully gonna be fitted today... fingers crossed!

10-01-2009, 18:25	#11
estelle_girl Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 60 Members Car: Peugeot 106 and Skoda Estelle - work in progress!! Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! Despite sub-zero temperatures (and having to work outside!!!), we got the new engine all fitted and connected today. She started up first time and sounds absolutely AMAZING!!!!! Not had a proper drive in her yet cos she's still SORN but had a bit of a go (on private property cos I'm a good girl!). She still needs a bit of work and I'm yet to get insured on her (but got a quote of £150 which I was extremely pleased with, given that I'm 26 and only have 1 years no claims). The paint work on her is mint, she need's a bloody good clean but will definitely scrub up pretty well! (Like me it could be said, lol!). Did anyone else see in Top Gear magazine Hammond was talking about falling in love with an Estelle? The same thing has definitely happened to me!!!! A couple of pics of the new engine... Attached Thumbnails Last edited by estelle_girl; 13-01-2009 at 09:40.

13-01-2009, 13:06	#12
Tom_vRS ********* Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 12,403 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Images: 16 Thanks: 815 Thanked 508 Times in 373 Posts	Re: Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! Good progress indeed. Its such sweet romance, bless. Although I might add I'm sure your lips aren't actually touching the paintwork __________________ '00/W 306 HDI Meridian - P-Torque remap

13-01-2009, 15:09	#14
chicken_eyebrow Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Posts: 989 Members Car: Mk1 Octavia vRS Thanks: 60 Thanked 109 Times in 87 Posts	Re: Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! gotta love old Skodas. If it's taxed and ticketed you should bring it along to one of the meets __________________ Diamond Silver 52 Octavia VRS - Standard...now up to 113k miles "Convoy!!? Michael, you're hanging around with someone who uses a collective term for a single vehicle!"

14-01-2009, 20:02	#17
Shifty Shifty Batter™ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 6,847 Members Car: GT Outpost Images: 2 Thanks: 84 Thanked 206 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! Hi. Good luck with the project. And you estelle girl . __________________ Everyone knows someone called Dave. That's me - I'm Dave™ My flickr

13-02-2009, 22:48	#23
harcourt81 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: kent Posts: 29 Members Car: 2007 octavia vrs 170 pd Thanks: 14 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress! is that how you get more MPG from a Range Rover? Good luck with the project Estelle Girl !!!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Progress Skoda - Letchworth	DGW	Skoda Dealers in the East of England	8	10-04-2009 13:18
Progress Skoda - Bedford..	DGW	Skoda Dealers in the East of England	8	18-01-2009 22:41
Progress Skoda - Letchworth..	mannyo	Skoda Dealers in the South and South East	1	21-12-2007 14:20
Ice Install - Work In Progress	Schern	ICE, Security and Insurance	36	03-05-2007 15:35

Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress!

Skoda Estelle 1300GL... work in progress!

Similar Threads