Author Topic: Mk2 Golf 3.2 VR6 Kamei Edition + GTI 8v Mini Resto  (Read 65442 times)

Offline th3_f15t

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Re: 89 Golf GTI 16V
« Reply #40 on: 02 July 2016, 18:08 »
Bad news... :cry:

The body work guys have had a look over the shell and have said it's really rotten in places and that the previous body work that's been done isn't very good so would need completely re-doing in order to get to the standard where I want it. They said they would do all the work but it would of been at least 3 times my budget so sadly the shell willl have to be sold on to someone who can do a lot of the work themselves to keep costs down.

So now, I need to find myself a replacement Golf (Driver, CL or cheap enough GTI) to use as the base of the project. It's a big blow, but I suspected it may turn out this way. Updates will come when I have a replacement shell to use... The search begins.

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Re: Stalled - Mk2 Golf Kamei Edition 1.8T (Hopefully)
« Reply #41 on: 02 July 2016, 22:00 »
Gutted for you, good luck finding the next project

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Re: Stalled - Mk2 Golf Kamei Edition 1.8T (Hopefully)
« Reply #42 on: 14 July 2016, 20:37 »
So, I've already managed to source and secure a replacement Golf for this project. A 1991 H reg Golf Driver with just 124,000 miles and 5 owners from new. It's pretty much stock apart from the suspension and exhaust. Cosmetically it's in really good shape, just some small areas of rust and a few dents but nothing even near the original Golf! Picking her up in about a week's time from now, but here's some snaps in the mean time:




Also, recently sourced a Digifiz display, a Zender rear spoiler, some mk3 Golf steel wheels that look similar to the ones on there now (but 5 stud ready for my wide track) and some Audi S2 front brake calipers. These, on top of the Kamei body kit, a 1.8T 20v engine swap and a mk3 Golf Recaro interior with my Votex centre console should make for my perfect mk2 Golf ever. Just need to source an Audi 80 electric sunroof and electric mirrors now and I'll have an almost top spec car.
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Re: Stalled - Mk2 Golf Kamei Edition 1.8T (Hopefully)
« Reply #43 on: 14 July 2016, 20:40 »
That looks spot on mate

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Re: Stalled - Mk2 Golf Kamei Edition 1.8T (Hopefully)
« Reply #44 on: 14 July 2016, 20:43 »
Cheers man, you'll get to see her when you visit... :smiley:

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Re: Stalled - Mk2 Golf Kamei Edition 1.8T (Hopefully)
« Reply #45 on: 22 July 2016, 16:48 »
So I'm picking the replacement up tomorrow evening, but the parts collection has grown even more. Firstly, I plan to have a bit of old school fun with the 1.6 engine, so got myself an air filter and a GTI 8V exhaust:




And also got myself a Zender spoiler (as mentioned):



Also bought a duckbill front splitter to fit as well, just for a laugh. I think the first stage of body work will involve just tidying it up and treating the small areas of rust not to stop them getting worse, then at a later stage I'll go full on with the Kamei kit. Will also spend time developing my 1.8T engine while I learn some more tricks with the 1.6 engine, which I'm also planning on fitting GTI 8V cams and bottom end to just for a bit of extra fun.

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Re: Stalled - Mk2 Golf Kamei Edition 1.8T (Hopefully)
« Reply #46 on: 24 July 2016, 23:38 »


So she's now been in my possession for just over 24 hours. Most people would spend a honey moon period just enjoying the car and getting to know it. Me, well, lets start with this:



Made some interesting noises when driving along with more than just me in the car. But logically, before sorting any faults out, modifications are needed. Starters, an air filter:



Noticed that I have a coolant leak from the expansion tank:



Then I began preparing the new exhaust, first by scrapping off all the labels:



Then sanding the whole thing to rough up the surfaces ready for paint:



Washed with soapy water to really clean it up as best I can:



And onto spray painting with exhaust paint:



The finished result:



In between layers of paint, decided to fix some of the smaller niggles in the cabin. First, fitted a parcel shelf as the car didn't come with one:



Bonnet release handle wasn't screwed in, so sorted that:



Fixed some loose trim on the dash, but no point in taking pictures as it looks the same as when I started, but definitely stopped most of the rattles now which is awesome. Also fitted my GTI golf ball gear knob and put a cable tie in place to stop the gaiter slipping down the shaft:




Then decided to attack the current exhaust just so I can drive it without fear of loosing it. Cable tied around the handbrake cable which is never a good idea:



The hanger point has rusted off so I used 2 jubilee clips to secure it back into position:



It revealed that this exhaust is blowing a fair bit, but there is an MOT advisory for that anyway so I wasn't shocked. Also an advisory for a missing clamp but that'll be negated when I fit the new one. Also on the advisory was a missing seat belt in the rear and the near side head lamp is corroded inside, so I shall look at cleaning them out and if I need to replacing with clear, crystal ones. Other jobs to do next weekend are to fit the 3 door interior from the previous car as these are in really good condition and the front seats currently fitted are 5 door ones. Also, the rear door cards have 6x9 speakers cut into them so they've got to go. Also re-using the gear linkage I re-conditioned from before:



Luckily I never fitted the main shifter rod so that's all unused. While I do the exhaust I'll also do the linkage as without the exhaust in the way life will be much easier. Also, although it'll be some time yet, I have these wheels to replace the current ones:



Almost exactly the same except they are 5x100, ready for the wide track conversion. For now, I think I'm going to keep it really simple in terms of bodywork, delete the door mouldings and possible fit early arches (1984-1987) as these will allow for the wider track but don't have the door mouldings so keeps it clean. Also going to replace the grill with an all black one to delete the red GTI trim, may put chrome trim on instead to compliment the bumpers but undecided. The Kamei kit will happen, but not for a while as I want a slightly different look for a while. Going to also fit a mk1 splitter and the Zender rear spoiler just for some extra eye candy.

At the very end of today, I also took delivery of a PB engine bottom end and camshaft. I'm looking to get the head and manifolds gas flowed and ported and the carburettor worked on (a local specialist says I can re-jet the Pierberg 2E2 carburettor) so decided to have some fun with the rather charming EZ engine. Truth be told, may hold off the 1.8T swap for a while as I really loved the proper old school feel of the EZ and the 020 gearbox. But as you've probably guessed by now, I have a habit of changing my mind!

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Re: Stalled - Mk2 Golf Kamei Edition 1.8T (Hopefully)
« Reply #47 on: 24 July 2016, 23:45 »
And for now, I leave you with both cars needing a damn good wash:


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Re: Stalled - Mk2 Golf Kamei Edition 1.8T (Hopefully)
« Reply #48 on: 25 July 2016, 07:22 »
And this is why I didnt slap a 1.8t in my golf straight away, the rawness of a mk2.
Looks clean, ill have a proper look on Sunday.
Dairplay on the 1St mods though

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Re: Stalled - Mk2 Golf Kamei Edition 1.8T (Hopefully)
« Reply #49 on: 25 July 2016, 15:41 »
If I decide to keep the current engine then I'll either sell the 1.8T or fit it to a mk3 Golf as that would be less work, what with them having 02A gearboxes as standard...

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