From Jap to Vag *27/11/13 car being returned to standard lots of parts for sale

[scarr89]

Proper job mate. Loving the work!

Also, what alloys are they? I had a quick skim to catch up but must have missed that part! 

[Chris#101]

Proper job mate. Loving the work!

Also, what alloys are they? I had a quick skim to catch up but must have missed that part! 

Cheers dude 

I'm pretty sure there dare rs.... Bloody hell my memory is terrible 

The rear is 9.5j & front is 8.5j 

[Chris#101]

08/05/13

Well it has been a long while  , To be honest I sort of fell out of love with the car and it has actually sat and hasnt moved off my drive for the last 2-3 weeks.

But with the weather getting warmer and the vast amount of money ive recently spent on it I decided to pull my act together and get its issues sorted once and for all. After doing a few parts estimates for parts it just wasnt worth reconditioning so.....

This will be arriving in the next few days

AUQ 180 - 47,000 yes fourty seven thousand mile engine with FSH & warranty.

[dubsport]

The black mk4 is really smart mate! Will you be at the next daily dub meet?

[andynorfolk]

The black mk4 is really smart mate! Will you be at the next daily dub meet?

he's a regular dude

[golfyste]

Car is looking awesome dude

Love this photo!

07/05/13

I would say the exhaust is the only thing letting it down, either a bit of a bigger single pipe or a twin pipe is needed 

And thats a very low mileage engine for 10 years old 
looks very nice 

keep up the good work!

[dubsport]

The black mk4 is really smart mate! Will you be at the next daily dub meet?

he's a regular dude

Cool

Look forward to see what you do with the new mk4, will you be swwapping a lot of parts over?

[andynorfolk]

The black mk4 is really smart mate! Will you be at the next daily dub meet?

he's a regular dude

Cool

Look forward to see what you do with the new mk4, will you be swwapping a lot of parts over?

the car is staying, it's literally just the new engine he's swapping into it

[Chris#101]

Didn't get any emails to alert me of posts... So sorry for the delay 

The black mk4 is really smart mate! Will you be at the next daily dub meet?

Cheers bud, certainly has come along way from when I brought it a year ago










I've been with daily dubs since the first ever meet will definitely be at the next meet so you'll have to come over and say hello 

Car is looking awesome dude

Love this photo!

07/05/13

I would say the exhaust is the only thing letting it down, either a bit of a bigger single pipe or a twin pipe is needed 

And thats a very low mileage engine for 10 years old 
looks very nice 

keep up the good work!

I completely agree dude, I'm desperately trying to find a 3" tip to weld to the existing 3" turbo back. But struggling so might have to take it to an exhaust place 

Can't wait to get in the new engine 

The black mk4 is really smart mate! Will you be at the next daily dub meet?

he's a regular dude

Cool

Look forward to see what you do with the new mk4, will you be swwapping a lot of parts over?

the car is staying, it's literally just the new engine he's swapping into it

As Andy said I've just got a replacement engine coming as mine is burning copious amounts of oil 


Cheers for the comments guys 

[Chris#101]

Well Ive been meaning to update this but with going away with work and holidays etc I haven't had time.

So.....

The new engine went in with very little trouble. Was a bit more time consuming than I thought but the outcome was well worth it. Before the new engine went in I thought I would take some precaution and replace all serviceable items, I got a nice invoice from my local vw parts department for £800+ this did how ever include;

*Dual mass flywheel
*Clutch kit
*Cambelt + tensioner
*Water pump
*thermostat
*Temperature sender
*Service kit (oil, oil filter, plugs & pick up pipe)

The motor is so smooth compared to my old one, can really tell its done half the mileage  and I dare say it feels a lot lot quicker  and don't get me started on fuel, il just leave you with this picture 



Few pictures of the engine in and out process





pile of bits
 






New motor





I Also picked up a bargain, pollybushed dogbone mount for just £20 inc postage so I through that on for good luck and boy does it lay the power down smoother, my old one must of been knackered as there is no throw in the engine atall.



Im actually disgusted with myself for even having to admit this but my car hadn't been washed for over 2months  So I thought id give it the full works and get some snaps afterwards 













all comments, suggestions, feedback welcome!?!? I need to keep myself busy in these warm summers evenings