Dan's mk2 8v to ABF project **Build For Le Mans??**

[Metallix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK2-MK3-16V-CORRADO-EXHAUST-MANIFOLD-TO-HEAD-GASKET-C802-/190587900476?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c5fec923c



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK2-MK3-8V-16V-CORRADO-EXHAUST-MANIFOLD-TO-DOWN-PIPE-GASKET-C801-/220873986452?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item336d1d9194


The catalyst seal depends on what type yours is.   Take a picture of the Catalyst inlet & post up.

[tech1889]

Yer i looked at them above exhaust gaskets before but ive fitted ones like that to friends cars and they like cardboard i prefer layered metal ones if i can find some.. im not fussed at the moment as its not even running..

[tshirt2k]

Those are the standard exhaust gaskets. Run the same on mine.

An ABF downpipe to cat gasket is a large bore 3 bolt MLS gasket.

[tech1889]

Cheers.. Not needed at the moment need somewhere to delete the immobiliser for me..

[Len]

Good to see you making progress Dan!

[tech1889]

Cheers Len will have to pop and see you when it's done  hope your well

[Metallix]

The gaskets for the manifold are fine and very similar to the ones you get from VW.  Can be used again and again.
IMO the layered ones come apart if you have to uncouple the downpipe for any reason.

Immob?  You have immob ECU but no box/transponder/key/chip?

[tech1889]

Yes I broke the mk3 and forgot to get them bits before scrapping it two years ago

[Len]

Cheers Len will have to pop and see you when it's done  hope your well

Yep very well thanks!
Next time you come down my way give me a bell. 

[tech1889]

Will do then..

Spent a few hours on the beat today after i got home from Marrakech last night.. The parts i ordered from VWS arrive but the alternator belt and PAS belt were wrong sizes so need to call them up and get them replaced..

I fitted my new crank sensor.. Refitted the engine.. drive shafts fitted to make sure i had right ones these will be removed and my new CV joints fitted.. Fitted mk4 golf track rod ends as these are about 15mm or so longer so fit mk2 track rods with the mk3 hubs.. Fitted my new(used) metal coolant pipe.. Fitted the gear linkage to the box and all my gears engage fine..

Still need a clutch pipe  and a mk3 reservoir.. Once these come the brakes and clutch can be bled..


Tomorrow will see hopefully another day on the golf if the weather holds out.. I will try and sort some more engine bay stuff out and spend the day on wiring..