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Title: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 09 December 2008, 12:35
Well doesnt look like there are any buyers for the golf and after a miss hap with some tarmac me and my motorbike i was thinking my new toy could be my golf converted to turbo, so first off let me say it's no going to be a BAM engine as there rare as fook and the ones that do come up are usually just engines not g/box engine loom etc, rhyso checked with rtec for me on sunday and they can remap and know someone who can deimob ECU. however i have a few issues

1, I think i have electronic throttle on my 2.0 but most of the engines for sale are agu and therefore cable throttle
2, Will the excisting Gear lever linkage match up with the turbo box


expect i will find more issues but thats it for now,
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: ben1.8T on 09 December 2008, 13:14
Someone at AMD just had his 1.4 converted to 20v turbo and the bill came to 4k. Have you already fitted better suspension and brakes etc?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 09 December 2008, 13:15
Someone at AMD just had his 1.4 converted to 20v turbo and the bill came to 4k. Have you already fitted better suspension and brakes etc?

suspension yes brakes are the same as standard 150, it was 4k cos he had someone do it for him it's only going to cos me price of parts  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: ben1.8T on 09 December 2008, 13:23
Someone at AMD just had his 1.4 converted to 20v turbo and the bill came to 4k. Have you already fitted better suspension and brakes etc?

suspension yes brakes are the same as standard 150, it was 4k cos he had someone do it for him it's only going to cos me price of parts  :smiley:

Fair enough mate can see where your coming from as you cant sell it may aswell convert it. Ashmonds the man to talk to he converted his 1.4.  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 09 December 2008, 13:55
lets try and keep this thread on track is possible please lads - would like to construct a comprehensive thread if possible  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: ben1.8T on 09 December 2008, 14:08
lets try and keep this thread on track is possible please lads - would like to construct a comprehensive thread if possible  :smiley:

Sorry mate.  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 09 December 2008, 19:25
Someone at AMD just had his 1.4 converted to 20v turbo and the bill came to 4k. Have you already fitted better suspension and brakes etc?

suspension yes brakes are the same as standard 150, it was 4k cos he had someone do it for him it's only going to cos me price of parts  :smiley:

Just to confirm The Front brakes are 280mm x 22mm on a 2.0 8v and Front brakes are 288mm x 25mm on a 1.8T  :wink:

Lots of help here http://www.turbo-conversion.com/16v-turbo-conversion/16v-turbo-conversion/54  :wink:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 09 December 2008, 21:32
WHAT!!!.......................  No BAM's...............................


(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Smileys/ban.gif)


Will have to be an AMK or APY, then!!!  :P  :D
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 09 December 2008, 21:33
WHAT!!!.......................  No BAM's...............................


(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Smileys/ban.gif)


Will have to be an AMK or APY, then!!!  :P  :D

BAM's are as rare as rocking horse sh!t  :cry: :cry:

found a few decent AGU's with all the bits needed for a decent price - just need Dai to commit and buy lol
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 09 December 2008, 23:18
YEAH.................  AGU's are for winners!!!  8)  :D
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 10 December 2008, 11:45
weird, looking at that gearbox guide my code isnt listed, it;s EGU so not only is my engine code not listed anywhere neither is my g/box  :undecided:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 16 December 2008, 19:48
as long as all go's to plan i will have my donor vehicle with turbo engine on monday.  :cool:


Cant wait  :grin: :drool:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ollie d on 16 December 2008, 20:00
as long as all go's to plan i will have my donor vehicle with turbo engine on monday.  :cool:


Cant wait  :grin: :drool:

Where from?  :smiley:
i believe that will be me?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 16 December 2008, 20:07
yeah sure is from ollie d,  :grin: my MK4 will live on  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 16 December 2008, 21:06
yeah sure is from ollie d,  :grin: my MK4 will live on  :smiley:

yep sadly an Indigo Blue car will be sacrificed  :sad:  all in a good cause though :afro:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 16 December 2008, 21:11
yeah sure is from ollie d,  :grin: my MK4 will live on  :smiley:

yep sadly an Indigo Blue car will be sacrificed  :sad:  all in a good cause though :afro:

Indeed  :wink:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 16 December 2008, 21:13
yeah sure is from ollie d,  :grin: my MK4 will live on  :smiley:

yep sadly an Indigo Blue car will be sacrificed  :sad:  all in a good cause though :afro:

Indeed  :wink:


a very good cause me thinks
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ollie d on 16 December 2008, 21:24
yeah sure is from ollie d,  :grin: my MK4 will live on  :smiley:

yep sadly an Indigo Blue car will be sacrificed  :sad:  all in a good cause though :afro:
it is quite 'sacrificed' already  :sad:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 16 December 2008, 21:26
yeah sure is from ollie d,  :grin: my MK4 will live on  :smiley:

yep sadly an Indigo Blue car will be sacrificed  :sad:  all in a good cause though :afro:
it is quite 'sacrificed' already  :sad:


yeah  :sad: but the engine/ g.box/ ecu and interior will live on  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 16 December 2008, 21:31
plus im taking donations to do a full write up of conversion for future conversions on this forum
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 16 December 2008, 21:33
plus im taking donations to do a full write up of conversion for future conversions on this forum

i'll donate some choccy bics and my diesel and my car to fetch your new car  :tongue:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 16 December 2008, 21:36
and a loan of your haynes ,manual  :wink:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 16 December 2008, 21:37
and a loan of your haynes ,manual  :wink:

and the moon on a stick too i'm guessing  :tongue: :laugh:

i'm sure i can reach it off my shelf and dust it off  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 16 December 2008, 21:39
and a loan of your haynes ,manual  :wink:

and the moon on a stick too i'm guessing  :tongue: :laugh:

i'm sure i can reach it off my shelf and dust it off  :laugh: :laugh:

yep then i will make it look like a proper haynes and cover the pages with oily finger marks
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 16 December 2008, 21:48
and a loan of your haynes ,manual  :wink:

and the moon on a stick too i'm guessing  :tongue: :laugh:

i'm sure i can reach it off my shelf and dust it off  :laugh: :laugh:

yep then i will make it look like a proper haynes and cover the pages with oily finger marks

no it has to be preserved for the rest of time  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ollie d on 16 December 2008, 22:01
and a loan of your haynes ,manual  :wink:

and the moon on a stick too i'm guessing  :tongue: :laugh:

i'm sure i can reach it off my shelf and dust it off  :laugh: :laugh:

yep then i will make it look like a proper haynes and cover the pages with oily finger marks

no it has to be preserved for the rest of time  :laugh: :laugh:
i got a brand new haynes manual that i used once if you wanna buy that as well  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 16 December 2008, 22:03
give you a quid for it :wink:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 16 December 2008, 22:05
give you a quid for it :wink:

yeah buy his so i can save mine  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 16 December 2008, 22:07
give you a quid for it :wink:

yeah buy his so i can save mine  :grin: :grin:


there supposed to look well used
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 16 December 2008, 22:09
give you a quid for it :wink:

yeah buy his so i can save mine  :grin: :grin:


there supposed to look well used

not mine  :tongue:  cos nowt goes wrong with mine  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 16 December 2008, 22:23
snapped spring, loss of power  :smug:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 17 December 2008, 08:10
snapped spring, loss of power  :smug:

snapped spring i put down to wear and tear

loss of power was due to a crap map!
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 17 December 2008, 17:39
snapped spring, loss of power  :smug:

snapped spring i put down to wear and tear

loss of power was due to a crap map!

yeah buy you said it NEVER goes wrong and thats not true
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ashmond on 18 December 2008, 01:34
sorry dude only just seen tthis, have a full read of my project thread and it'l tell you most things to do and not to do (it needs updating though), if you have any questions drop me a pm and il send you my number
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 18 December 2008, 17:27
sorry dude only just seen tthis, have a full read of my project thread and it'l tell you most things to do and not to do (it needs updating though), if you have any questions drop me a pm and il send you my number


cheers ash, been studying your project page for a while actually looking at the pics is very informative and has give me a pretty good idea of how to go about it,  :wink: wont be as powerful as yours though mate  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ashmond on 18 December 2008, 17:35
lol sweet dude, any questions just ask mate
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 20 December 2008, 16:49
as long as all go's to plan i will have my donor vehicle with turbo engine on monday.  :cool:


Cant wait  :grin: :drool:

viewing confirmed for Monday  :cool:

i think i'm as excited as you Dai  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 20 December 2008, 17:08
weird just said to rach that i think your more excited than me :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 20 December 2008, 17:10
weird just said to rach that i think your more excited than me :smiley:

lol - well viewing a Golf has got to be better than working a day at Sparks  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 20 December 2008, 17:18
weird just said to rach that i think your more excited than me :smiley:

lol - well viewing a Golf has got to be better than working a day at Sparks  :laugh: :laugh:

even with a 360 mile drive?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 20 December 2008, 17:20
weird just said to rach that i think your more excited than me :smiley:

lol - well viewing a Golf has got to be better than working a day at Sparks  :laugh: :laugh:

even with a 360 mile drive?

do i need to answer that?  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 20 December 2008, 17:23
weird just said to rach that i think your more excited than me :smiley:

lol - well viewing a Golf has got to be better than working a day at Sparks  :laugh: :laugh:

even with a 360 mile drive?

do i need to answer that?  :grin: :grin: :grin:


nope, and then the hard work will start  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 21 December 2008, 16:08
well as long as all goes to plan tomorrow is turbo collection day
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 21 December 2008, 16:09
well as long as all goes to plan tomorrow is turbo collection day

woooooooooooooooooooooooooossssssssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 21 December 2008, 17:13
well as long as all goes to plan tomorrow is turbo collection day

You are going to love it  :evil:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ashmond on 21 December 2008, 23:07
yes you will
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 13:10
yes you will


just got home and feck me it's quick, everything seems pretty good just has quite a bad missfire just as you come off the throttle if doing under 50mph.  made the 200 mile trip home and rhyso has some action shots of the trip  :smiley:

so big thanks to ollie d :afro: nice to meet you  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 22 December 2008, 14:18
yes you will


just got home and feck me it's quick, everything seems pretty good just has quite a bad missfire just as you come off the throttle if doing under 50mph.  made the 200 mile trip home and rhyso has some action shots of the trip  :smiley:

so big thanks to ollie d :afro: nice to meet you  :smiley:

Good work  :cool: Let the work begin  :evil:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 22 December 2008, 18:08
as promised some pictures of our trip home  :cool:

About to set off
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_1279.jpg)

Rolling shot
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_1282.jpg)

Parked up taking a break
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_1283.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_1284.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_1285.jpg)

Almost home
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_1290.jpg)

No more shots as we settled down to a well deserved bacon and egg butty - big thanks to Rach, Dave's wife for that :afro:

then Dave kindly swapped the coolant on my car  :smiley:

i'll be having the Recaro interior after giving it a good scrub and a clean - got a small wear to repair too but not overally bothered at the moment

Major work will be starting in the new year on the conversion - first comes the planning  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: bobbarley on 22 December 2008, 18:10
Conversion?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 22 December 2008, 18:11
Conversion?

urm read the thread title you idiot  :tongue: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 22 December 2008, 18:12
Conversion?

Yeah the cars going to be stripped and the engine is going in daves car, what this whole thread is about  :huh:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: bobbarley on 22 December 2008, 18:13
Conversion?

Yeah the cars going to be stripped and the engine is going in daves car, what this whole thread is about  :huh:
I thought he was talking about his seats, like it was some sort of upholstery conversion!  :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 22 December 2008, 18:14
Conversion?

Yeah the cars going to be stripped and the engine is going in daves car, what this whole thread is about  :huh:
I thought he was talking about his seats, like it was some sort of upholstery conversion!  :grin:

yeah i'm talking about the seats as I'M HAVING THEM  :rolleyes:  i've got non-recaro's and Dave's new motor has them in the same colour  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: bobbarley on 22 December 2008, 18:16
I see.  Thought you liked your seats?  A case of, the opportunity was there then eh?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 18:18
Big :afro: rhyso for the lift up, good day in all, so happy to finally have an engine for my car  :smiley: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 22 December 2008, 18:19
I see.  Thought you liked your seats?  A case of, the opportunity was there then eh?

i do like my seats but i can't pass up a bargain now can I?  :wink:  plus the front Recaro's are much more supportive than the vw sport seats

strangely the only difference i can see with the rears is having Recaro stitched into them  :shocked:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: bobbarley on 22 December 2008, 18:23
Yeah, I guess the front ones are where it's at.  Who is honestly cares about the rear passengers having support  :evil:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 22 December 2008, 18:25
Big :afro: rhyso for the lift up, good day in all, so happy to finally have an engine for my car  :smiley: :grin:

no worries mate - least i could do

hopefully with a bit of TLC she'll be as quick as my derv  :lipsrsealed:

bet you won't get it to do 57mpg over 400 miles though  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ollie d on 22 December 2008, 18:41
Love the fact you guys made it all the way around the corner before stopping for a photo  :smiley: glad you made it back ok aswell!
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 18:44
Love the fact you guys made it all the way around the corner before stopping for a photo  :smiley: glad you made it back ok aswell!

actually stopped to program sat nav and thought would be a good photo op  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ollie d on 22 December 2008, 18:58
Love the fact you guys made it all the way around the corner before stopping for a photo  :smiley: glad you made it back ok aswell!

actually stopped to program sat nav and thought would be a good photo op  :smiley: :smiley:

ha! cars look quite good together in those pics, you can barely tell the state of the car really :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 22 December 2008, 19:00
Love the fact you guys made it all the way around the corner before stopping for a photo  :smiley: glad you made it back ok aswell!

actually stopped to program sat nav and thought would be a good photo op  :smiley: :smiley:

ha! cars look quite good together in those pics, you can barely tell the state of the car really :grin: :grin:

notice how i took them from the 'good' side lol  :grin: :grin:

car is nice and quick though :afro:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 19:01
still reakon the derv got the edge though  :angry:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ollie d on 22 December 2008, 19:03
Love the fact you guys made it all the way around the corner before stopping for a photo  :smiley: glad you made it back ok aswell!

actually stopped to program sat nav and thought would be a good photo op  :smiley: :smiley:

ha! cars look quite good together in those pics, you can barely tell the state of the car really :grin: :grin:

notice how i took them from the 'good' side lol  :grin: :grin:

car is nice and quick though :afro:
yeah thought that was a very good tactic, and it should be quick what with a turbo that shiny it makes all the difference
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 19:07

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yeah thought that was a very good tactic, and it should be quick what with a turbo that shiny it makes all the difference
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yeah no weight in it as so shiny  :grin: seen the invoice earlier for all the new belts and air bag wow big bucks  :shocked:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ollie d on 22 December 2008, 19:09

yeah thought that was a very good tactic, and it should be quick what with a turbo that shiny it makes all the difference
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yeah no weight in it as so shiny  :grin: seen the invoice earlier for all the new belts and air bag wow big bucks  :shocked:
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yeah that was previous owner, think she had a habit of throwing money at the car as didnt seem to have much of a clue lol
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 19:10
too right i nearly fell over when i saw the receipt
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 22 December 2008, 19:24
still reakon the derv got the edge though  :angry:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :tongue: :smug: :smug: :smug: :smug:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 19:27
still reakon the derv got the edge though  :angry:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :tongue: :smug: :smug: :smug: :smug:


 :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 22 December 2008, 19:48
still reakon the derv got the edge though  :angry:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :tongue: :smug: :smug: :smug: :smug:


 :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Nooooo the end of petrol is nigh  :cry:  :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 19:51
still reakon the derv got the edge though  :angry:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :tongue: :smug: :smug: :smug: :smug:


 :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Nooooo the end of petrol is nigh  :cry:  :grin:


we ran out of road though and we were nearly level !!!! i will get him one day though  :wink:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 22 December 2008, 20:22
still reakon the derv got the edge though  :angry:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :tongue: :smug: :smug: :smug: :smug:


 :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Nooooo the end of petrol is nigh  :cry:  :grin:


we ran out of road though and we were nearly level !!!! i will get him one day though  :wink:

indeed - we forgot to put the sign up at the start of the private runway telling people to stay away  :sad:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 22 December 2008, 20:30
still reakon the derv got the edge though  :angry:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :tongue: :smug: :smug: :smug: :smug:


 :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Nooooo the end of petrol is nigh  :cry:  :grin:


we ran out of road though and we were nearly level !!!! i will get him one day though  :wink:

indeed - we forgot to put the sign up at the start of the private runway telling people to stay away  :sad:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 December 2008, 20:40
Good work, lads. 8)

Glad it all went to plan!  :)

Good luck with all the work, Dai.  :afro:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 21:21
Good work, lads. 8)

Glad it all went to plan!  :)

Good look with all the work, Dai.  :afro:


yeah fingers crossed all will go smoothly with the swap over cant wait to get the 2.0 back on the road with the turbo lump in it
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: T_J_G on 22 December 2008, 21:24
Let the fun and swearing begin!
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 December 2008, 21:27
Good work, lads. 8)

Glad it all went to plan!  :)

Good look with all the work, Dai.  :afro:


yeah fingers crossed all will go smoothly with the swap over cant wait to get the 2.0 back on the road with the turbo lump in it


What you going to do with the donor car & 2 ltr lump?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 21:27
Let the fun and swearing begin!

oh yes!!!! and some bruised knuckles
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 21:28
Good work, lads. 8)

Glad it all went to plan!  :)

Good look with all the work, Dai.  :afro:


yeah fingers crossed all will go smoothly with the swap over cant wait to get the 2.0 back on the road with the turbo lump in it


breaking the rest of the donor and may sell the 2.0 lump :smiley:


What you going to do with the donor car & 2 ltr lump?

breaking the rest of the donor and may sell the 2.0 lump :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 22 December 2008, 21:32
Good work, lads. 8)

Glad it all went to plan!  :)

Good look with all the work, Dai.  :afro:


yeah fingers crossed all will go smoothly with the swap over cant wait to get the 2.0 back on the road with the turbo lump in it


What you going to do with the donor car & 2 ltr lump?

Track car  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 21:34
Good work, lads. 8)

Glad it all went to plan!  :)

Good look with all the work, Dai.  :afro:


yeah fingers crossed all will go smoothly with the swap over cant wait to get the 2.0 back on the road with the turbo lump in it


What you going to do with the donor car & 2 ltr lump?

Track car  :grin: :grin:



a 2.0 track car ???  :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 December 2008, 21:36
Good work, lads. 8)

Glad it all went to plan!  :)

Good look with all the work, Dai.  :afro:


yeah fingers crossed all will go smoothly with the swap over cant wait to get the 2.0 back on the road with the turbo lump in it


What you going to do with the donor car & 2 ltr lump?

Track car  :grin: :grin:


:smug:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 December 2008, 21:40
Good work, lads. 8)

Glad it all went to plan!  :)

Good look with all the work, Dai.  :afro:


yeah fingers crossed all will go smoothly with the swap over cant wait to get the 2.0 back on the road with the turbo lump in it


What you going to do with the donor car & 2 ltr lump?

Track car  :grin: :grin:



a 2.0 track car ???  :grin:

Yeah...................................  Cams, decat, exhaust, DSG, R-Tech, gut the fatness, coilies, brakes, R888 tyres & you could have a 1/2 decent track weapon.
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 21:42
yeah but would have to repair all the accident damage first, any parts you need  :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 22 December 2008, 21:45
lol 115 of your finest horses flying around the track  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 21:50
lol 115 of your finest horses flying around the track  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

need anything then rich  :wink:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 22 December 2008, 21:56
lol 115 of your finest horses flying around the track  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

need anything then rich  :wink:

Dont think so  :undecided: must be something tho  :undecided:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 December 2008, 21:57
yeah but would have to repair all the accident damage first, any parts you need  :grin:


It's only cosmetic though, right?  It's just a track car, so doesn't have to be pretty!  :smug:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: T_J_G on 22 December 2008, 21:58
lol 115 of your finest horses flying around the track  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

need anything then rich  :wink:

Dont think so  :undecided: must be something tho  :undecided:

Has the car got any goodies.

What about the little vent in the passenger footwell, i needs me one of those...
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 22 December 2008, 21:59
yeah but would have to repair all the accident damage first, any parts you need  :grin:


It's only cosmetic though, right?  It's just a track car, so doesn't have to be pretty!  :smug:

Indeed : http://www.pcilimited.com/PCIBodyFiller.JPG
 :laugh:  :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 22:00
yeah but would have to repair all the accident damage first, any parts you need  :grin:


It's only cosmetic though, right?  It's just a track car, so doesn't have to be pretty!  :smug:

no but not worth the hassle anyway,   :smiley: RIP 2.0 and donor shell  :cry:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: T_J_G on 22 December 2008, 22:01
Smooth the old bumper for Rhyso?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 22:01
Smooth the old bumper for Rhyso?


could do he already got dibs on the interior
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: T_J_G on 22 December 2008, 22:05
Smooth the old bumper for Rhyso?


could do he already got dibs on the interior

May aswell give it a go. Did you read my post about the vent? few posts on this thread ago.
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 December 2008, 22:09
lol 115 of your finest horses flying around the track  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:


You could possibly get 160 out of that engine with those mods I listed.  And with a couple of 100 kg's stripped out, you'd be surprised how quickly you could go round a circuit.  I'm talking lower dash, carpets, trim, sound deadening, headlining, lightweight bucket seat in etc..  The power, & the way it's delivered would probably be more usable than my current car for coming out of tight hairpins etc.  ;)  The straights aren't usually that long, you know.  :)
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: T_J_G on 22 December 2008, 22:10
You could (if you have standard suspension on your 2.0ltr) swap the suspension over so you'll e a touch lower.
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 December 2008, 22:11
yeah but would have to repair all the accident damage first, any parts you need  :grin:


It's only cosmetic though, right?  It's just a track car, so doesn't have to be pretty!  :smug:

Indeed : http://www.pcilimited.com/PCIBodyFiller.JPG
 :laugh:  :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:


LMAO  :D
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Steve_PD on 22 December 2008, 22:11
the donor car is a three door?
does it have the rubber roof gutter strip?
mines missing the passenger side
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 December 2008, 22:16
How much for the shell with no interior & 2.0?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 22:21
the donor car is a three door?
does it have the rubber roof gutter strip?
mines missing the passenger side

yes it's 3 door and has the rubber strip but it runs right down the windscreen too is that the one you mean?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 22:23
How much for the shell with no interior & 2.0?

what do you mean by shell as im literally going to sell everything out of it, ie alloys, climate control mirror etc etc
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 22 December 2008, 22:26
(http://www.sagarmatha.com/images/vulture7.jpg)

 :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 22 December 2008, 22:28
lol 115 of your finest horses flying around the track  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:


You could possibly get 160 out of that engine with those mods I listed.  And with a couple of 100 kg's stripped out, you'd be surprised how quickly you could go round a circuit.  I'm talking lower dash, carpets, trim, sound deadening, headlining, lightweight bucket seat in etc..  The power, & the way it's delivered would probably be more usable than my current car for coming out of tight hairpins etc.  ;)  The straights aren't usually that long, you know.  :)

I know was only messing bud  :wink:

Bet it would be good
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 22:29
i like it rich mk4 vultures everywhere!!  :smiley: but hopfully good fr me too fund the engine swap  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 22 December 2008, 22:31
i like it rich mk4 vultures everywhere!!  :smiley: but hopfully good fr me too fund the engine swap  :smiley:

lol does it have mud flaps?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 December 2008, 22:33
How much for the shell with no interior & 2.0?

what do you mean by shell as im literally going to sell everything out of it, ie alloys, climate control mirror etc etc

You'd probably get more for it that way, but I was just thinking whole car minus interior plus a snail lump, for a track project.  I don't need climate, carpets, lower dash etc, just a steering wheel, pedals & heater maybe!!  :D

Or am i just having a stupid moment.......................................  :D

I've been up since 04:30!!!  :o
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: T_J_G on 22 December 2008, 22:33
i like it rich mk4 vultures everywhere!!  :smiley: but hopfully good fr me too fund the engine swap  :smiley:

Can I have the vent out of the passenger footwell?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 22:34
i like it rich mk4 vultures everywhere!!  :smiley: but hopfully good fr me too fund the engine swap  :smiley:

lol does it have mud flaps?

dont know .......................

wait a minute




nope sorry  :sad:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 22:36
i like it rich mk4 vultures everywhere!!  :smiley: but hopfully good fr me too fund the engine swap  :smiley:

Can I have the vent out of the passenger footwell?

do you mean the vent that the demisters blow through?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 December 2008, 22:36
lol 115 of your finest horses flying around the track  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:


You could possibly get 160 out of that engine with those mods I listed.  And with a couple of 100 kg's stripped out, you'd be surprised how quickly you could go round a circuit.  I'm talking lower dash, carpets, trim, sound deadening, headlining, lightweight bucket seat in etc..  The power, & the way it's delivered would probably be more usable than my current car for coming out of tight hairpins etc.  ;)  The straights aren't usually that long, you know.  :)

I know was only messing bud  :wink:

Bet it would be good


Yeah, I know!  ;)  [/try-to-convince-everyone-they-need-a-track-toy,-mode]  :D
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: T_J_G on 22 December 2008, 22:37
i like it rich mk4 vultures everywhere!!  :smiley: but hopfully good fr me too fund the engine swap  :smiley:

Can I have the vent out of the passenger footwell?

do you mean the vent that the demisters blow through?

It is in the passenger footwell near the floor just on the side of the centre column. It's not that big.
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 22:40
i like it rich mk4 vultures everywhere!!  :smiley: but hopfully good fr me too fund the engine swap  :smiley:

Can I have the vent out of the passenger footwell?

do you mean the vent that the demisters blow through?

It is in the passenger footwell near the floor just on the side of the centre column. It's not that big.


will check it out tomorrow see if it's there and what condition it's in
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 22:41
right anyone wanting parts please see

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100649.0

before i get shouted at for it being in the wrong section  :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 22 December 2008, 22:41
lol 115 of your finest horses flying around the track  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:


You could possibly get 160 out of that engine with those mods I listed.  And with a couple of 100 kg's stripped out, you'd be surprised how quickly you could go round a circuit.  I'm talking lower dash, carpets, trim, sound deadening, headlining, lightweight bucket seat in etc..  The power, & the way it's delivered would probably be more usable than my current car for coming out of tight hairpins etc.  ;)  The straights aren't usually that long, you know.  :)

I know was only messing bud  :wink:

Bet it would be good


Yeah, I know!  ;)  [/try-to-convince-everyone-they-need-a-track-toy,-mode]  :D

lol i would love to TBH  :evil:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 22 December 2008, 22:42
right anyone wanting parts please see

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100649.0

before i get shouted at for it being in the wrong section  :grin:

Dont worry the mods are easy going in here  :grin: :laugh: :evil:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 December 2008, 22:44
right anyone wanting parts please see

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100649.0

before i get shouted at for it being in the wrong section  :grin:

Dont worry the mods are easy going in here  :grin: :laugh: :evil:

well one is the other is offline at the moment  :wink: :wink: prob catching his beauty sleep after our long day
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 December 2008, 22:50
right anyone wanting parts please see

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100649.0

before i get shouted at for it being in the wrong section  :grin:

Dont worry the mods are easy going in here  :grin: :laugh: :evil:

well one is the other is offline at the moment  :wink: :wink: prob catching his beauty sleep after our long day


:D  :laugh:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Steve_PD on 22 December 2008, 23:03
the donor car is a three door?
does it have the rubber roof gutter strip?
mines missing the passenger side

yes it's 3 door and has the rubber strip but it runs right down the windscreen too is that the one you mean?

nah the rubber strip running from the passenger door to the boot
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 08:13
right anyone wanting parts please see

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100649.0

before i get shouted at for it being in the wrong section  :grin:

Dont worry the mods are easy going in here  :grin: :laugh: :evil:

well one is the other is offline at the moment  :wink: :wink: prob catching his beauty sleep after our long day

lol - sadly some of us have to be back in work  :sad:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: ben1.8T on 23 December 2008, 08:44
Alright boys did you get that car in the end mate?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 08:46
Alright boys did you get that car in the end mate?

try reading the thread  :tongue:

think it starts on page 6 lol
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: ben1.8T on 23 December 2008, 10:18
Alright boys did you get that car in the end mate?

try reading the thread  :tongue:

think it starts on page 6 lol

Nice I didnt have time to read all the thread  :cry: :tongue:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 10:24
Alright boys did you get that car in the end mate?

try reading the thread  :tongue:

think it starts on page 6 lol

Nice I didnt have time to read all the thread  :cry: :tongue:

everyone else did  :tongue:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 10:29
Alright boys did you get that car in the end mate?

try reading the thread  :tongue:

think it starts on page 6 lol

Nice I didnt have time to read all the thread  :cry: :tongue:

everyone else did  :tongue:


 :grin: :grin: :grin: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: ben1.8T on 23 December 2008, 11:10
 :cry:Thats it im sending the boys round  :evil:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 11:11
:cry:Thats it im sending the boys round  :evil:

to help with the conversion?? thats very nice of you mate  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: ben1.8T on 23 December 2008, 11:16
:cry:Thats it im sending the boys round  :evil:

to help with the conversion?? thats very nice of you mate  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Shame your in wales mate otherwise I would have been up for helping  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 11:21
:cry:Thats it im sending the boys round  :evil:

to help with the conversion?? thats very nice of you mate  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Shame your in wales mate otherwise I would have been up for helping  :smiley:


can juat picture the scene now, 20 mk4 golfs in my little cul d sac  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: AlanD on 23 December 2008, 11:23
nice people are MKIV owners  :kiss:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 11:25
Bunch of tyre kickers if you ask me :D

rhyso or rich can you escort AlanD back to his MK5 section please    :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 11:27
Bunch of tyre kickers if you ask me :D

rhyso or rich can you escort AlanD back to his MK5 section please    :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

can't kick him out but i can have some fun - help kill the last 90 minutes at work  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: ben1.8T on 23 December 2008, 11:28
:cry:Thats it im sending the boys round  :evil:

to help with the conversion?? thats very nice of you mate  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Shame your in wales mate otherwise I would have been up for helping  :smiley:


can juat picture the scene now, 20 mk4 golfs in my little cul d sac  :smiley:

Im sure your neighbours would be well impressed.  :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 11:31
:cry:Thats it im sending the boys round  :evil:

to help with the conversion?? thats very nice of you mate  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Shame your in wales mate otherwise I would have been up for helping  :smiley:


can juat picture the scene now, 20 mk4 golfs in my little cul d sac  :smiley:

Im sure your neighbours would be well impressed.  :grin:


probably not impressed i got 4 cars of my own already  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 11:32
Bunch of tyre kickers if you ask me :D

rhyso or rich can you escort AlanD back to his MK5 section please    :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

can't kick him out but i can have some fun - help kill the last 90 minutes at work  :smiley:



nice edit that  :wink:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: AlanD on 23 December 2008, 11:36
K, I'll stop the spaming now as I know Rhyso doesnt like it :)
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 11:37
K, I'll stop the spaming now as I know Rhyso doesnt like it :)

 :kiss:

don't really care today - its my last day of work and i can't be arsed - spent the morning looking for re-trimmers to repair the little bit of damage on my new Recaro's  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: AlanD on 23 December 2008, 11:39
Ive got work tomorrow :(

Spent my morning phoning around trying to get my Forge DV sorted (which I have, finally :) )
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 11:39
K, I'll stop the spaming now as I know Rhyso doesnt like it :)

 :kiss:

don't really care today - its my last day of work and i can't be arsed - spent the morning looking for re-trimmers to repair the little bit of damage on my new Recaro's  :grin: :grin:


what if i sold them already for more   :wink:


only joking wouldnt want to meet angry rhyso  :angry:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 11:39
Ive got work tomorrow :(

Spent my morning phoning around trying to get my Forge DV sorted (which I have, finally :) )


do you mean buying one??
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 11:41
K, I'll stop the spaming now as I know Rhyso doesnt like it :)

 :kiss:

don't really care today - its my last day of work and i can't be arsed - spent the morning looking for re-trimmers to repair the little bit of damage on my new Recaro's  :grin: :grin:


what if i sold them already for more   :wink:


only joking wouldnt want to meet angry rhyso  :angry:

you don't want to see me get angry  :angry: :laugh: :laugh:

hehe can't wait for the fun to begin  :smiley:  

i've started making a list of bits and bobs you might need  :nerd:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 11:43
you don't want to see me get angry  :angry: :laugh: :laugh:

hehe can't wait for the fun to begin  :smiley:  

i've started making a list of bits and bobs you might need  :nerd:
[/quote]




 :nerd: indeed, well i have started reading haynes removal procedure,  :smug: :smug: what stuff have you come up with i need  :shocked:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 11:52
you don't want to see me get angry  :angry: :laugh: :laugh:

hehe can't wait for the fun to begin  :smiley:  

i've started making a list of bits and bobs you might need  :nerd:




 :nerd: indeed, well i have started reading haynes removal procedure,  :smug: :smug: what stuff have you come up with i need  :shocked:
[/quote]

copious amounts of silicone hose to replace your vaccum lines as no doubt they will be split
new clamps, spring clips and jubliee clips
oil and filter
coolant
new timing belt and tensioner for peace of mind  :undecided:

thats just a few things in my head lol

and most importantly a steady supply of bacon butties and mugs of tea  :wink:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 11:56
can get plenty of straight hose for free , and jubliee clips  :wink: bacon and egg butties are wifes dept, plus you also forgot new engine mounts,  :smiley:

edit: plus i know where some g12 coolant is  :wink:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 11:59
can get plenty of straight hose for free , and jubliee clips  :wink: bacon and egg butties are wifes dept, plus you also forgot new engine mounts,  :smiley:

they definitely different from the 2.0 then? not 100% - i know the dog bone mount is the same but its worth getting a new one

looks like your new discount card will be getting a hammering  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 12:05
can get plenty of straight hose for free , and jubliee clips  :wink: bacon and egg butties are wifes dept, plus you also forgot new engine mounts,  :smiley:

they definitely different from the 2.0 then? not 100% - i know the dog bone mount is the same but its worth getting a new one

looks like your new discount card will be getting a hammering  :grin: :grin: :grin:




r/h is the same dogbone same but l/h isnt listed so not sure
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 12:11
can get plenty of straight hose for free , and jubliee clips  :wink: bacon and egg butties are wifes dept, plus you also forgot new engine mounts,  :smiley:

they definitely different from the 2.0 then? not 100% - i know the dog bone mount is the same but its worth getting a new one

looks like your new discount card will be getting a hammering  :grin: :grin: :grin:




r/h is the same dogbone same but l/h isnt listed so not sure

i'll try and have a look at ETKA over crimbo and have a look  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: ben1.8T on 23 December 2008, 12:18
you don't want to see me get angry  :angry: :laugh: :laugh:

hehe can't wait for the fun to begin  :smiley:  

i've started making a list of bits and bobs you might need  :nerd:






 :nerd: indeed, well i have started reading haynes removal procedure,  :smug: :smug: what stuff have you come up with i need  :shocked:

copious amounts of silicone hose to replace your vaccum lines as no doubt they will be split
new clamps, spring clips and jubliee clips
oil and filter
coolant
new timing belt and tensioner for peace of mind  :undecided:

thats just a few things in my head lol

and most importantly a steady supply of bacon butties and mugs of tea  :wink:
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And dont forget to replace the plastic water pump pulley with a metal one.  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: ben1.8T on 23 December 2008, 12:20
Ive got work tomorrow :(

Spent my morning phoning around trying to get my Forge DV sorted (which I have, finally :) )

Ive got a 1/2 day  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 12:23
you don't want to see me get angry  :angry: :laugh: :laugh:

hehe can't wait for the fun to begin  :smiley:  

i've started making a list of bits and bobs you might need  :nerd:

:nerd: indeed, well i have started reading haynes removal procedure,  :smug: :smug: what stuff have you come up with i need  :shocked:

copious amounts of silicone hose to replace your vaccum lines as no doubt they will be split
new clamps, spring clips and jubliee clips
oil and filter
coolant
new timing belt and tensioner for peace of mind  :undecided:

thats just a few things in my head lol

and most importantly a steady supply of bacon butties and mugs of tea  :wink:
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And dont forget to replace the plastic water pump pulley with a metal one.  :smiley:




the belt was done 2006 so may already be done but will defo check  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: ben1.8T on 23 December 2008, 13:22
Result if its allready done mate  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 23 December 2008, 13:40
you don't want to see me get angry  :angry: :laugh: :laugh:

hehe can't wait for the fun to begin  :smiley:  

i've started making a list of bits and bobs you might need  :nerd:

:nerd: indeed, well i have started reading haynes removal procedure,  :smug: :smug: what stuff have you come up with i need  :shocked:

copious amounts of silicone hose to replace your vaccum lines as no doubt they will be split
new clamps, spring clips and jubliee clips
oil and filter
coolant
new timing belt and tensioner for peace of mind  :undecided:

thats just a few things in my head lol

and most importantly a steady supply of bacon butties and mugs of tea  :wink:



And dont forget to replace the plastic water pump pulley with a metal one.  :smiley:




the belt was done 2006 so may already be done but will defo check  :smiley:

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Yup, water pump is a must. :)

You getting some Forge bits & pieces whilst your at it?  (TIP & 5 piece hose kit etc.)
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 15:08
got a forge dv already  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 23 December 2008, 19:09
got a forge dv already  :smiley:

007p?  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 19:12
i assume so i havent actually checked  :embarassed:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 23 December 2008, 19:20
i assume so i havent actually checked  :embarassed:

Not the splitter one tho?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 19:25
i assume so i havent actually checked  :embarassed:

Not the splitter one tho?


quite likely it's got a noticeable woosh and its black
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ollie d on 23 December 2008, 19:28
i assume so i havent actually checked  :embarassed:

Not the splitter one tho?


quite likely it's got a noticeable woosh and its black
is a 007p  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 19:36
good man  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ollie d on 23 December 2008, 19:38
good man  :smiley:
even got the receipt and the box sat next to me lol
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 19:39
 :cool: didnt even think to look at which one it was  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ollie d on 23 December 2008, 19:42
wasnt sure which one to get, but my mate put the splitter on his a3 and i thought it was bloody horrible so that more than made my mind up
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 20:45
new brake discs and pads - possible 312mm conversion  :wink:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 20:47
new brake discs and pads - possible 312mm conversion  :wink:

that was a bit random wasnt it rhyso?
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 20:48
new brake discs and pads - possible 312mm conversion  :wink:

that was a bit random wasnt it rhyso?

just adding to your list mate  :tongue:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Steve_PD on 23 December 2008, 20:50
just adding to your list mate  :tongue:

Rhyso's never ending list   :grin:  :laugh:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 20:51
new brake discs and pads - possible 312mm conversion  :wink:

that was a bit random wasnt it rhyso?

just adding to your list mate  :tongue:


yeah just talking about dv's  :smiley:
wont be doing upgrade at same time as engine swap will be spending enough as it is
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 20:54
new brake discs and pads - possible 312mm conversion  :wink:

that was a bit random wasnt it rhyso?

just adding to your list mate  :tongue:


yeah just talking about dv's  :smiley:
wont be doing upgrade at same time as engine swap will be spending enough as it is

i'll see if i can find you some cheap ones  :wink: :grin: :grin:

hmmm what else?? won't really know until you start stripping it down i guess  :undecided:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 20:56
Temp sender
proper plug for speedo drive
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 20:56
Temp sender
proper plug for speedo drive

didn't you say crank seal too  :undecided: or is that your sh!tty fiesta i'm thinking of  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 20:59
no it is leaking from the rear crank seal (the fiesta is too funnily enough) wont be doing it unless it's losing a lot of oil cos the engine will never get done otherwise  :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 23 December 2008, 21:05
no it is leaking from the rear crank seal (the fiesta is too funnily enough) wont be doing it unless it's losing a lot of oil cos the engine will never get done otherwise  :grin:

take it its an awkward job then?? i know on the fiesta you said its a gearbox out job so i can only assume the golf is the same  :undecided:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 23 December 2008, 21:15
yeah box out, flywheel and clutch out  :sad: i dont think it's too bad, can always wait til the clutch needs doing
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 24 December 2008, 13:14
doh took a run out in the turbo today and the fecking thing broke down  :angry: managed to get it restarted but wouldnt rev above a 1000rpm without cutting out  :angry: :angry: so on the hard shoulder of the dual carriage way i was trying various things and thought mmm wonder if it's the maf so unplugged it and low and behold it would rev fine, so plugged it back in and it wouldnt rev again so thought yippe just a maf fault, however not that it matters much but the asr warning light is now on and has stayed on, 
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: AlanD on 24 December 2008, 13:46
lol bet you was bricking it ! Good to hear its nothing serious.
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 24 December 2008, 13:51
lol bet you was bricking it ! Good to hear its nothing serious.

oh yes i thought xmas eve im going to be sat here waiting for the aa for hours  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 04 January 2009, 10:13
so yesterday the fun began

here's the team

Dai - Chief Fitter
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_1293.jpg)

Bob - Sparky
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_1294.jpg)

Me - Interior Removal
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_1295.jpg)

Removed the bonnet, doors and boot hatch and rear seats and then rolled the car into the garage


First couple of hours went really well - engine stripping started approx 3pm and by 5.30pm is was pretty much ready to come out and then of course the problems started.....................

Driver side drive shaft didn't want to come off
Then the bolts holding the turbo to the exhaust were on proper tight
Then there was issues with the jack..........

But by 9.30pm, after stopping for several cups of tea and sauasge and chips and trying to keep warm as from 6pm onwards we were working in sub-zero temperatures out came the engine!!

Engine out!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_1301.jpg)

More fun continues on Monday with the removal of the 2.0 engine but i'm back in work so its down to Dave and Bob to get it sorted
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 04 January 2009, 12:58
Excellent work :afro: Looks like lots of fun  :laugh:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 04 January 2009, 16:02
Ah, glad the ball is rolling (fairly swiftly too, by the looks of it).  :afro:


You all got your feeling back in the fingers, yet??!!  :D
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 04 January 2009, 16:05
yeah just about it was stupidly cold and it was mentioned more than once that why did i choose to do it in january
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 04 January 2009, 16:25
yeah just about it was stupidly cold and it was mentioned more than once that why did i choose to do it in january


(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Smileys/crazy-1.gif)


:D
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 04 January 2009, 17:48
yeah but it will all be worth it in the end  :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 04 January 2009, 17:49
yeah but it will all be worth it in the end  :grin:

Hell yeah  :cool:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 04 January 2009, 18:02
yeah but it will all be worth it in the end  :grin:

Hell yeah  :cool:

well if all goes to plan the 2.0 will be out tomorrow  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: richw911 on 04 January 2009, 18:05
yeah but it will all be worth it in the end  :grin:

Hell yeah  :cool:

well if all goes to plan the 2.0 will be out tomorrow  :smiley:

Straight on the bay? - Could put an ad on here, someone might want it for a mk2?  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 04 January 2009, 18:14
yeah but it will all be worth it in the end  :grin:

Hell yeah  :cool:

well if all goes to plan the 2.0 will be out tomorrow  :smiley:

Straight on the bay? - Could put an ad on here, someone might want it for a mk2?  :smiley:


mmm intresting didnt think of the mk2 boys may want it, it's a good engine never let me down but it will have to go quick cos im very quickly running out of space at the moment  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 04 January 2009, 18:23
yeah just about it was stupidly cold and it was mentioned more than once that why did i choose to do it in january

we were ok - Bob's constant farting kept us warm - better than that poxy excuse for a heater anyway  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Dubbz on 04 January 2009, 18:56
Quality project thread :afro:
Operation Traffic Cone  :laugh:
Baccon butties looked tastey.  :drool:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 04 January 2009, 19:03
Baccon butties looked tastey.  :drool:

they were - big :afro: to Dai's better half Rachael  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 04 January 2009, 20:31
Baccon butties looked tastey.  :drool:

they were - big :afro: to Dai's better half Rachael  :smiley:

triple deckers  :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 04 January 2009, 20:32
Baccon butties looked tastey.  :drool:

they were - big :afro: to Dai's better half Rachael  :smiley:

triple deckers  :drool: :drool:

i know  :drool: :drool: :drool:  mentioned them to Linzi - think i upset her a bit as she's never made triple deckers...........
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: T_J_G on 04 January 2009, 20:37
Are you going to keep your actual project thread updated mate? would love to just read the updates without lots of messages in between!

Anyway you've started and looks cool so far, Probalby doing my thermostat tomorrow so I'm going to get cold!
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 04 January 2009, 20:40
Are you going to keep your actual project thread updated mate? would love to just read the updates without lots of messages in between!

Anyway you've started and looks cool so far, Probalby doing my thermostat tomorrow so I'm going to get cold!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100666.0

try reading it first before asking  :tongue: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: T_J_G on 04 January 2009, 20:43
Are you going to keep your actual project thread updated mate? would love to just read the updates without lots of messages in between!

Anyway you've started and looks cool so far, Probalby doing my thermostat tomorrow so I'm going to get cold!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100666.0

try reading it first before asking  :tongue: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Fair but I was tlaking about in future aswell!
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 04 January 2009, 20:44
Are you going to keep your actual project thread updated mate? would love to just read the updates without lots of messages in between!

Anyway you've started and looks cool so far, Probalby doing my thermostat tomorrow so I'm going to get cold!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100666.0

try reading it first before asking  :tongue: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Fair but I was tlaking about in future aswell!

lol sorry mate - couldn't resist  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: T_J_G on 04 January 2009, 20:50
Are you going to keep your actual project thread updated mate? would love to just read the updates without lots of messages in between!

Anyway you've started and looks cool so far, Probalby doing my thermostat tomorrow so I'm going to get cold!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100666.0

try reading it first before asking  :tongue: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Fair but I was tlaking about in future aswell!

lol sorry mate - couldn't resist  :smiley:

Didn't see you getting stuck in either mate, scared of touching all things petrol;)
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 04 January 2009, 20:53
Are you going to keep your actual project thread updated mate? would love to just read the updates without lots of messages in between!

Anyway you've started and looks cool so far, Probalby doing my thermostat tomorrow so I'm going to get cold!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100666.0

try reading it first before asking  :tongue: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Fair but I was tlaking about in future aswell!

lol sorry mate - couldn't resist  :smiley:

Didn't see you getting stuck in either mate, scared of touching all things petrol;)

urm i did actually  :tongue:  helped out near the end when dropping the engine out

as it says in the thread i'm the interior specialist  :wink:  besides 3 people working on the engine removal just leads to confusion and at some points only one person can work on it

Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 04 January 2009, 20:57
with ref; to my project page yes i will keep that updated as i have done so far  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: T_J_G on 04 January 2009, 21:00
Are you going to keep your actual project thread updated mate? would love to just read the updates without lots of messages in between!

Anyway you've started and looks cool so far, Probalby doing my thermostat tomorrow so I'm going to get cold!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100666.0

try reading it first before asking  :tongue: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Fair but I was tlaking about in future aswell!

lol sorry mate - couldn't resist  :smiley:

Didn't see you getting stuck in either mate, scared of touching all things petrol;)

urm i did actually  :tongue:  helped out near the end when dropping the engine out

as it says in the thread i'm the interior specialist  :wink:  besides 3 people working on the engine removal just leads to confusion and at some points only one person can work on it



I guess the interior man is very useful when removing the engine! ;)

Just pulling your leg!
Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: Rhyso on 04 January 2009, 21:04
Are you going to keep your actual project thread updated mate? would love to just read the updates without lots of messages in between!

Anyway you've started and looks cool so far, Probalby doing my thermostat tomorrow so I'm going to get cold!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100666.0

try reading it first before asking  :tongue: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Fair but I was tlaking about in future aswell!

lol sorry mate - couldn't resist  :smiley:

Didn't see you getting stuck in either mate, scared of touching all things petrol;)

urm i did actually  :tongue:  helped out near the end when dropping the engine out

as it says in the thread i'm the interior specialist  :wink:  besides 3 people working on the engine removal just leads to confusion and at some points only one person can work on it



I guess the interior man is very useful when removing the engine! ;)

Just pulling your leg!

i know  :grin: :grin:

more useful than a fitter removing interior trim eh Dai  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: 2.0 8v - 1.8 T 20v conversion
Post by: dai-cymru on 04 January 2009, 21:05
very useful as i break interior parts and it;s not just about the engine swap as i am slowly selling the bits from it too.  :smiley:

but your right rhyso didnt know what to make of the alien fuel "petrol"