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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 gallery => Topic started by: Ice_ken on 28 August 2011, 09:38
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My name is Ken, I'm 22years old, life in belgium hating every bit of it.
My car:
originally an Austrian golf gti however it moved to belgium via the netherlands.
1987 golf mk2 gti 8valve
I bought it in March 2009.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/2630_1133846866127_7590209_n.jpg)
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/4174_1185445076050_7697311_n.jpg)
It looked OK from a distance, but it had (and still has) a lot of rust.
Then 2 months later, this happend:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/13440_1289562598923_3974043_n.jpg)
So it got stripped:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/6280_1215483907002_7866142_n.jpg)
To respray it
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/5960_1247435705777_6354414_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/14834_1295517787799_6345513_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/15732_1298770869124_3092376_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/15441_1304949783593_6646773_n.jpg)
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/18854_1375417825250_2946622_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/20354_1393252471105_4532382_n.jpg)
added some bbs ra's
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/24060_1413611820076_1570895_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/14093_1430946373429_3815354_n.jpg)
Best of OEM @ a show:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/32460_1516541873263_3868437_n.jpg)
changing brakes:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/41341_1626432220453_6280087_n.jpg)
pretty clean:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/39434_1826205814668_4893010_n.jpg)
changed the seat:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/164500_1850306817178_2847712_n.jpg)
casette deck:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/165755_1869066326154_3993530_n.jpg)
It was all going very well, I loved the car...then this happend:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5540323616_fbb193f346_b.jpg)
The bolt holding the upright to the A-arm snapped, luckily this happend at a low speed. I wanted to fix it up, butt somehow I ended up restoring it, every nut and bolt...(March 2011)
So the engine had to go:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5315/5888256016_ae21779e6a_b.jpg)
Here's where we're at now:
-the engine, front subframe, rear axle, brakes have been completly overhauled, upgraded and restored:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/432181_10200241230973215_253941005_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250762_4745226708366_725255651_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/430559_3379672410362_1615097596_n.jpg)
So whats the concept behind this? I'm building a stock car, with some minour upgrades to keep it fully legal and usable. No big power vr6 turbo for me, usable power with good handling and braking power.
Engine spec sheet:
-EV-motor
-8 valve head
-stock 112hp
-fully rebuilt
Mods:
-reinforced main bearings
-windage tray
-polished valves
-supersprint exhaust manifold
-higher compression ratio due to 0,4mm off the base of the cylinderhead
-port matched the intake and exhaust
-90 Amp alternator
(future: schrick cam 260° or so)
Transmission:
-AUG transmission 5 speed (gti), MK3 shift weight, Clausvonessen short shift, fully rebuilt, Sachs clutch.
Brakes:
-G60 Girling 54 front brakes(rebuilt) with MK3 VR6 air ducts on 280mm vented discs.
-MK4 rear calipers(girling 38) on 226mm non-vented discs.
-Goodridge stainless brake lines
-new hardlines by cohline
-22mm mastercylinder
-Stock brakepads
Suspension:
-Sachs advantage shocks(16valve spec)
-Sachs springs(16V specs)
-All new rubber bushings(OEM)
-Strut braces front and back
Plans?
-finish the braking system
-finish the fuell system
-finish the suspension
-have the interior done
-get the body up to par with the engine.
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Looks clean, very nice :cool:
Why not a fan of Belgium then?
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Agreed, looks like a nice, clean example! Do you have any plans for it?
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Looks clean, very nice :cool:
Why not a fan of Belgium then?
we haven't had a proper govrenment since 07, it's been over a year and 3 months since elections, still no govrenment. That means that everything had grinded to a halt, not good at all. but don't get me started...I've pretty much had it overhere.
Agreed, looks like a nice, clean example! Do you have any plans for it?
oh right I forgot i'm restoring it at the moment.
New post, new pics:
2 years ago:
bought it like this:
(http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs067.snc3/13440_1289554958732_1225951473_30891456_4647920_n.jpg)
(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs067.snc3/13440_1289554878730_1225951473_30891455_2225445_n.jpg)
had it painted in augustus 2009 since it had some damage on the front right end.
Here's the reason for the restauration
the bolt connecting the upright to the suspension arm snapped :cry: luckily at only 20mph
called in some help and managed to put it back together in the middle of the street
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5540323616_fbb193f346_b.jpg)
towd home by my dad's audi A6:banghead:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5539744405_d2f9529477_b.jpg)
The driveschaft was riped out of the diff and the front wing has some damage.
So here's what I did about that:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5315/5888256016_ae21779e6a_b.jpg)
:tongue:
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That looks a seriously clean engine and bay, obviously been out before!?
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Very clean looking car.. we love pics on here so put up all your pics and loads of information..
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That looks a seriously clean engine and bay, obviously been out before!?
never been out, head hasn't even come of yet, it has 268k km original. Wait till you see what i'm up to...
Very clean looking car.. we love pics on here so put up all your pics and loads of information..
Ok here's some more, hope this doesn't blow your mind and downloadlimit
this was the engine last friday;
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6082296437_f43b9516ef_z.jpg)
gearbox was the first thing I adressed;
replacement gti box:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5259/5558863629_b4cb811de1_b.jpg)
cleaned it, wirebrushed it, painted it, bought some new stuff for it:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5238/5905060056_243aed4b5e_b.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5316/5908595871_290a6a082a_b.jpg)
90amp alternator and painted bracket:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/5908577939_acaa7a92ab_b.jpg)
front engine mount, PU one, non hydro:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6037/5908589557_88fb249b7b_b.jpg)
heatshield over the propshaft:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5155/5912443834_6a5b7ed923_b.jpg)
bought some new logo's, they are very hard to find:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/5936794140_7f74d9c7ca_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6017/5936793176_8b5ff8dcf6_b.jpg)
hell of a lot more to come...
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Looks great you've put some real money into that :wink:
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fantastic stuff! looks great
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Looks great you've put some real money into that :wink:
thanks, it's about time it starts to pay off, I'm not looking for a show car though, an original gti with some nice wheels will do just fine thank you ;)
some more pics and info:
the throttle body:
before:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6035332123_70a4e39f5a_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6035334707_2eba88138b_b.jpg)
after:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/6035876560_0ebd0bec92_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6035325133_fbe602b25e_b.jpg)
some new stuff:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6041973531_e5a824bc3e_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/6041972591_6842f6918d_b.jpg)
pouleys:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6197/6049816702_64ab255136_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6068/6049261553_4788398779_b.jpg)
OEM ignition in OEM box:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6049814990_dcab49b8c5_b.jpg)
before:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6049257929_c5c164bee8_b.jpg)
while:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6049259833_1ed250af5f_b.jpg)
after:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6049813420_330e370a9d_b.jpg)
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before:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6053094972_747e071a85_b.jpg)
after:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6056055670_cc026453ec_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6056055002_bacce23ba3_b.jpg)
few things more:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6079/6055507007_6acdbdb584_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6055506437_9302534936_b.jpg)
rad done:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6184/6058613245_d62d002975_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6193/6059160602_3c29be1cbc_b.jpg)
fan done:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6198/6059162406_3ebe86edc1_b.jpg)
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windscreen washer bottle, OEM pump:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6069599784_73bcd190d7_z.jpg)
K-jetronic:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6069047625_47e8111e66_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6069044269_f62cd1c9aa_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6075/6069050797_71a31f2434_b.jpg)
some more:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6073087379_b5bc82b63c_z.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6065/6073081077_ba4d08f207_z.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6073615430_a6dd08d0d6_z.jpg)
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before:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6076094313_3d9b1c0649_z.jpg)
after:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6079236487_2fa6b8e699_z.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6079776186_4759acb3a0_z.jpg)
few things done, oil cooler i'm probably not going to use:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6076100929_bcce8dfc1d_z.jpg)
fuell-lines:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6079762844_fcbfa35399_z.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6079765348_eef9a5c2e8_z.jpg)
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distribution cover:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6082310125_d5cf91b17e_z.jpg)
sump:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6082839848_2304151a6a_z.jpg)
inside:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6082301435_8b87d38172_z.jpg)
windage tray:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6082844810_ee39040005_z.jpg)
some stuff from the stealer:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5039/5808936465_50658bb356_z.jpg)
bought some rims:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2328/5821339270_1278a88cd4_z.jpg)
that's about it for now, i'm still working on it every day for the next month.
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Looks a great project :afro:
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Woa!
That's gonna be like new. You've cleaned all those parts? How'd you get them so clean ?
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Excellent work so far man! Sooo clean :smiley:
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Woa!
That's gonna be like new. You've cleaned all those parts? How'd you get them so clean ?
wire brushing, degreaser, painting, polishing, etc did everything myself so far.
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well
-the old trans is off my engine
-the head is also off
-so is the oilpomp, clutch, engine mounts, startermotor and that plate between the engine and trans.
engine:
cylinder 1: fine
cylinder 2: bit of a score in the wall, my nail catches on it
cylinder 3: fine
cylinder 4: piston is a bit lighter of color(think the injector is probably f*cked), rest is fine
head:
fine, exept for 2 brokes studs for the exhaust, 1 of them is inside the cylinderhead.
clutch was on the edge of being worn, so I need a new one, this one was a sachs
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still the first original startermotor:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6096964852_48e53c8b54_z.jpg)
engine and stuff:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6096405741_1d703c18c0_z.jpg)
not good:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6193/6096408967_cba970e974_z.jpg)
pistons, looking good:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6084/6096412143_8b63c8cdc6_z.jpg)
cylinderhead:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6096415641_2536decbb1_z.jpg)
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Very clean gti you will have there! Small bumpers + early spec FTW!
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update today:
engine after 268 000km:
cylinderhead; pretty good, valve guides are worn, valve seats on the exhaust side are bit hammered. It's off to the machine shop allong with my engine expert, no flowing will be performed as my head is a real treat, inlet ports are bigger than de ports of my inletcollector, so will need some modifying on that side.
block: skuff in cylinder 2, no damage to pistons, needs new bearings etc for sure, crank is supernice, inside of the engine looks superfine. Just needs to be honed, look pretty good. Measured everything and were within wearmargin, so great!
All in all a great day!
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since today is september:
(http://www.golfmk2.be/content/images/varia/overzicht.jpg)
:D
cylinderhead off to the machine shop for rebuild
engine block is getting new pistonrings, bearings etc and is going to be honed.
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exhaust valves:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6072/6106183415_fc888ec33a_z.jpg)
mufflers:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6077/6106735352_80e4c5115f_z.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6077/6106738164_c295ccbb81_z.jpg)
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valves are done:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6112514537_4fe7fdb22d_z.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6112518021_ff5058a948_z.jpg)
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sweet work mate
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thanks,
I got alot done today:
piston difference:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6115917217_d6afa3d67d_z.jpg)
piston top:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6197/6115931507_586502c578_z.jpg)
all pistons done, oilpump done asswell:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6115920555_d5143e6e83_z.jpg)
dipstick done:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6116472654_52255391e7_z.jpg)
starter:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6116469154_a6bb041f24_z.jpg)
Just a few more things and everythings clean.
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Amazing!... exactly what I should be doing! :cool:
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Great stuff! that golf guna be a beaut! :smiley:
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are you re-polishing everything like new ??
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are you re-polishing everything like new ??
kind off
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you not sure lol
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you not sure lol
:sad:
It will look like I didn't get much done today, however I've been prepping the engineblock for paint witch is a pita.
only pic today:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6068/6120118863_76aa275480_z.jpg)
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so, I painted the engine today, turned out perfect:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6124103518_2258c4e264_z.jpg)
everything for the engine is done, so now I need to start on the golf itself:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6123564975_29a938e728_z.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6124109466_3cc85b687f_z.jpg)
luckily the rust isn't as bad as I thought.
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looks like a wreck:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6128078156_9660ef2572_z.jpg)
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Wow great work! *Subscribed*
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Havnt half got stuck in bud. Like the way this is going. :cool:
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got the subframe off the car, I've heard a few horrorstory on the bolts, mine were fine:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6158/6140693240_e9cafb8e8c_z.jpg)
new or what? Subframe didn't put up a fight at all.
And then 2 packages arrived this morning:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6140129203_7d78d2c5dd_z.jpg)
witch contained following things: gaskets, lot's of gaskets, filters(fuel, air ,oil), cylindreheadbolts, waterpump...
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6160/6140132435_caa1a6e91c_z.jpg)
skf waterpump:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/6140135691_a995ec49b9_z.jpg)
cleaned up the suspension arms, 1 off the balljoints is completely shot.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6140145791_076be19413_z.jpg)
cleaned, polished and waxed my rims:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6140142503_cd7860abdb_z.jpg)
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This is a proper project!! :cool:
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Another day of working on the GTI
The GTI at this point :
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6153/6143733787_7c211cb289_z.jpg)
Coil, still original from the factory in deutschland:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6143727867_3d039a478d_z.jpg)
VW/0000 still readable:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6198/6143730751_73663c7db8_z.jpg)
brakefluidreservoir, still original:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6143736717_2991a01cf2_z.jpg)
steeringbox, still OEM aswell:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6144291292_b26ce5699e_z.jpg)
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Today; we've starter cleaning the engine bay.
afterwards I've put a coat of zincspray on it, to prevent further rust.
first hit it with the wirewheel:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6166/6149786871_fac116f2f0_z.jpg)
bit of rust:|
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6166/6149789697_e1f3535610_z.jpg)
why they cal it a crumplezone:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6150343532_b6359a9d83_z.jpg)
1 small hole of rust:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6150346210_db05f8043f_z.jpg)
overall view:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6149797961_bcf250e010_z.jpg)
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question:
for an OEM project, what would you choose?
wrinkle finish:
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/TAGTIMER/22.jpg)
or smooth:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6125135092_80bce8b30c_b.jpg)
it's not going to be a show car remeber that.
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either i think both styles look ace..
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Smooth, just out of preference! :wink:
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Smooth, just out of preference! :wink:
+1 :smiley:
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Smooth!! :cool:
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Smooth!! :cool:
fo'sho!
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smooth is really nice for sure, however this isn't susposed to be a show car with a cleaned bay...
I wonder how good a cleaned bay would look after 5 years, or 10.
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surely it'll be easier to keep clean as it'll have a smooth surface so should just be able to wipe it clean...
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Looking good.
As far as the bay goes, I don't think it really matters. Depends on what you can be ares*d to do. Smooth takes more prep and time to get a better finish, if you can be bothered, do that.
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bought this today off ebay;
(http://www.profitexx.de/Ebayfotos/kfzbedarf/motorst454kg.jpg)
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I totally want one of those!
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i have one that i dont use mint condition lol
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oldskool tuning, portmatching
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6162901744_c9e2071075_z.jpg)
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nice mate did you do that yourself ?
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nice mate did you do that yourself ?
yess
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Lookin good mate, how long did it take to do the inlet?
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Lookin good mate, how long did it take to do the inlet?
about two hours, my dremel put up a fight :laugh:
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Not too long all in all then. :laugh:
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I don't want to sound too stupid but what is portmatching? I can't tell what you did from the pic lol :smiley:
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I don't want to sound too stupid but what is portmatching? I can't tell what you did from the pic lol :smiley:
Simplest way to explain it:
Removing steps, seams or reductions in the port joins/edges to increase flow and reduce turbulence. Even simpler, opening up the ports by grinding off excessive metal.
Polishing is another process that often happens after this where all internal rough surfaces are smoothed.
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I don't want to sound too stupid but what is portmatching? I can't tell what you did from the pic lol :smiley:
Simplest way to explain it:
Removing steps, seams or reductions in the port joins/edges to increase flow and reduce turbulence. Even simpler, opening up the ports by grinding off excessive metal.
Polishing is another process that often happens after this where all internal rough surfaces are smoothed.
I matched the ports to my already huge stock intake ports on my cylinderhead
wheelwell almost done.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6165698667_9a01640468_z.jpg)
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Your Inner wheel arches are gonna look awesome Ken! And thanks for explaining that for me guys, Its seems quite obvious now I know lol! :grin:
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(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6171453167_851be1e0e9_z.jpg)
valve cover, cambelt cover en something else with no name
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Tidy!.... :cool:
Shame about the pitting of the steel on the cambelt cover.. Mine was the same. Tempted to see if I can smooth it down with chemical metal when I redo all mine later this year.
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Tidy!.... :cool:
Shame about the pitting of the steel on the cambelt cover.. Mine was the same. Tempted to see if I can smooth it down with chemical metal when I redo all mine later this year.
Yess that is a shame, lukily when the engine is assembeld and put in the car, you will hardly notice
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just came out off my paintbooth :grin:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6172045664_3eb6061eda_z.jpg)
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Paint booth!?... sounds posh...
I've got one of those too :grin:
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Paint booth!?... sounds posh...
I've got one of those too :grin:
It's just a shed with a bunch of tools in it.
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Paint booth!?... sounds posh...
I've got one of those too :grin:
It's just a shed with a bunch of tools in it.
Wow you've got the deluxe one like me then!
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Paint booth!?... sounds posh...
I've got one of those too :grin:
It's just a shed with a bunch of tools in it.
Wow you've got the deluxe one like me then!
absolutely
forgot to put up a pic:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6163/6172838499_c43bf4ac0b_z.jpg)
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Engine stand arrived.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6175142336_97ae2a822d_z.jpg)
preview:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/6174620371_d24c98d2c4_z.jpg)
turning the engine upside down is easy:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6152/6174619255_2e2ec8ba4a_z.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6174/6174617299_9d3879ba06_z.jpg)
Real luxury if you ask me.
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Comin along now mate
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Comin along now mate
yess it is;
To the point; got the brake servo off(couldn't get in the car before), it's on wheels now :rolleyes:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/294464_2526002389145_1225951473_33165104_1677072459_n.jpg)
Bit of mokking up:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/302159_2526003509173_1225951473_33165105_2135718012_n.jpg)
I'm biased offcourse, But I think my engine looks freakin' great :laugh:
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not a biased opinion at all! It does! :cool:
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what is that on the left hand side of engine bay looks all crumpled ?? and the battery repair tray for VW heritage isnt a bad fit for not a lot of money :wink:
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what is that on the left hand side of engine bay looks all crumpled ?? and the battery repair tray for VW heritage isnt a bad fit for not a lot of money :wink:
He mentions it got damaged here:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=204440.msg1901216#msg1901216
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what is that on the left hand side of engine bay looks all crumpled ?? and the battery repair tray for VW heritage isnt a bad fit for not a lot of money :wink:
He mentions it got damaged here:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=204440.msg1901216#msg1901216
Indeed I mentioned it, here's a pic:
(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs067.snc3/13440_1289562598923_1225951473_30891497_3974043_n.jpg)
hit a tractor @ 20mph, his fault.
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Now I understand lol looks much better now :wink:
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head is done:
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/mider69/DSCN1137.jpg)
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/mider69/DSCN1123.jpg)
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/mider69/DSCN1124.jpg)
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/mider69/DSCN1133.jpg)
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Looking great man! :cool:
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Nasty little smack it had then for 20mph.. luckily for you it was further to the outside than mine. (mine took a heavy hit on the chassis leg)
Head is looking great, wanna do mine? :wink: :grin:
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Nasty little smack it had then for 20mph.. luckily for you it was further to the outside than mine. (mine took a heavy hit on the chassis leg)
Head is looking great, wanna do mine? :wink: :grin:
didn't do the head myself :rolleyes:
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Nasty little smack it had then for 20mph.. luckily for you it was further to the outside than mine. (mine took a heavy hit on the chassis leg)
Head is looking great, wanna do mine? :wink: :grin:
didn't do the head myself :rolleyes:
Ahh sorry, after seeing the matching work I thought you did it all. :grin:
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Nasty little smack it had then for 20mph.. luckily for you it was further to the outside than mine. (mine took a heavy hit on the chassis leg)
Head is looking great, wanna do mine? :wink: :grin:
didn't do the head myself :rolleyes:
Ahh sorry, after seeing the matching work I thought you did it all. :grin:
Sorry to dissapoint you, I'm back in school at the moment, so not much time....
however, sundayevening everything went to zincplating, will take a couple of weeks.
Then the block needs to be flexhoned(will do that in school).
And then...I all goes back together to form a working engine.
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just got some parts in:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/294637_2542546162729_1225951473_33179948_955229628_n.jpg)
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exciting... whats that then?.. um... Battery tray and inner wing section to replace the crumpled bit?
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exciting... whats that then?.. um... Battery tray and inner wing section to replace the crumpled bit?
battery tray and innerwing same side.
The same pieces on the on other side are also orderd.
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got some stuff plated
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/316931_2600173243370_1225951473_33229379_1515930831_n.jpg)
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pixo dual engine, f**k hybrids:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/299539_2608943302616_1225951473_33237983_137186385_n.jpg)
looks jummy:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/308669_2608946382693_1225951473_33237996_1235748008_n.jpg)
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Lurrrrrvly! :cool:
Have a scan through THIS (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=77812&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=flywheel&start=0). I think you'll appreciate it.
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I read that thread a while ago, such awesome attention to detail right there!
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(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316747_2621342972600_1225951473_33247632_622013793_n.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/297888_2621010044277_1225951473_33247504_303777735_n.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/311786_2624033839870_1225951473_33249499_239598960_n.jpg)
conclusion: everything is within tolerances, amazingly the crank looks and measures up to be good as new.
the block is flexhoned.
It's looking good for the rebuild next week
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Good cross hatching on the bores a good 60-40 :drool: :drool:
This is all done to such a high standard its amazing :smiley:
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thanks,
today went to the vw dealer and orderd:
-crank main cap bolts
-crank other bolt
-new cambeltcover(old one was pitted)
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went to the stealer for my bits:
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319197_2638718006965_1225951473_33263261_324746630_n.jpg)
back:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/311088_2638719166994_1225951473_33263262_1026373037_n.jpg)
plated nuts and bolts:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/303936_2638719407000_1225951473_33263263_1146612770_n.jpg)
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/294561_2638719847011_1225951473_33263264_1665700083_n.jpg)
close up:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320594_2638720527028_1225951473_33263266_1912847178_n.jpg)
cleaned up pistonringgrooves:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320246_2638720207020_1225951473_33263265_1801003013_n.jpg)
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the job ahead:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392913_2650941712550_1225951473_33271741_1095971511_n.jpg)
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1PM saturday: started building the engine
new intermediate shaft bearings:
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/299664_2655527107182_1225951473_33275460_454488261_n.jpg)
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/307167_2655527547193_1225951473_33275461_1772772065_n.jpg)
new mainbearings:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/304073_2655527747198_1225951473_33275462_1760531745_n.jpg)
crank with new bolts:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/386081_2655528147208_1225951473_33275463_305567164_n.jpg)
crank, new pistonsrings, new conrodbearings:
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/299112_2655528627220_1225951473_33275465_27809562_n.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/380256_2655529027230_1225951473_33275466_1057521265_n.jpg)
new seals:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/388883_2655529347238_1225951473_33275467_17570015_n.jpg)
reinz headgasket:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384517_2655529627245_1225951473_33275468_1154820693_n.jpg)
cylinderhead, polished valves, valves seats are done, valveguides replaced
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/388171_2655482106057_1225951473_33275401_1838875614_n.jpg)
cylinderhead fitted:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381721_2655530627270_1225951473_33275472_186938902_n.jpg)
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/297625_2655531067281_1225951473_33275474_293041776_n.jpg)
oilpump and windagetray:
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380144_2655532107307_1225951473_33275475_2071197531_n.jpg)
at this point:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/376367_2655532507317_1225951473_33275477_236213842_n.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383165_2655532587319_1225951473_33275478_417036874_n.jpg)
detailshot:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/166900_2655576028405_1225951473_33275514_910750643_n.jpg)
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brilliant project! you will have to get some sort of engine undertray so it all stays clean :grin:
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brilliant project! you will have to get some sort of engine undertray so it all stays clean :grin:
I will, there's an OEM one ;)
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off a diesel i believe?
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off a diesel i believe?
No idea, very common in the USA
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bit more pieces on it, temporarly
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/308368_2657454035354_1225951473_33277478_1575446421_n.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/379469_2657454435364_1225951473_33277480_1097442508_n.jpg)
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Looking REALLY good so far man, can't wait to see it in the bay :)
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had a better camera today and did some more work on it:
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/320618_2662116951924_1225951473_33282869_429521785_n.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/384477_2662117671942_1225951473_33282870_114604449_n.jpg)
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/390119_2662120312008_1225951473_33282874_2067853406_n.jpg)
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Stunning.
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very nice :smiley:
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(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390658_2663071335783_1225951473_33283913_710839975_n.jpg)
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cant wait to see it all covered in oil :laugh: :laugh:
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brilliant project! you will have to get some sort of engine undertray so it all stays clean :grin:
I will, there's an OEM one ;)
Is there!?.. .will it fit a MK1!?
Awesome work.... do mine next! :cool:
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No idea if it will fit a mk1
keep bolting stuff on to my engine:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/377681_2666022009548_1225951473_33287557_512766960_n.jpg)
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383021_2666022489560_1225951473_33287558_1325171179_n.jpg)
where does this thing go? It's a thermoswitch.
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/299105_2666022769567_1225951473_33287559_1031695432_n.jpg)
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so:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/376684_2674518461954_1225951473_33295720_779852559_n.jpg)
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/391408_2674519541981_1225951473_33295726_1252192419_n.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/380650_2674520502005_1225951473_33295731_1641057223_n.jpg)
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/300692_2674521862039_1225951473_33295736_702347949_n.jpg)
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375927_2674522662059_1225951473_33295737_1284943044_n.jpg)
went to order some parts from the dealer again...lot's of backorders... :undecided:
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wow thats looking real nice now mate
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thanks,
serious puzzle this one:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/320840_2677830984765_1225951473_33298030_657915338_n.jpg)
original parts:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297637_2677831344774_1225951473_33298031_588361004_n.jpg)
last of the vacuumhoses connected:
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/312981_2677831744784_1225951473_33298033_980776841_n.jpg)
throttle body connected :
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/312715_2677832344799_1225951473_33298035_618430137_n.jpg)
brakeservo:
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/385927_2677833744834_1225951473_33298036_149625885_n.jpg)
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orderd 10 parts, 2 arrived :undecided:
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382641_2693812664297_1225951473_33311137_187408726_n.jpg)
gasket K-jetronic
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383132_2693816744399_1225951473_33311139_1033348658_n.jpg)
coolinghose:
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375282_2693824624596_1225951473_33311142_1884092758_n.jpg)
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Brilliant work :cool:
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read your thread all the way though - amazing work, amazing attention to detail. 22 years old too!!!
well done buddy, looking forward to the rest of this thread.
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Wow, seriously tidy looking engine bud! Want more, its inspiration to get mine started!
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thanks everyone, I am indeed only 22years young. I'm studying automotive technology so this is what I aspire to: high quality restauration. I'm hoping to turn this hobby into my proffesion.
this picture should be a hint as to what i'm going to do in the next few weeks:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/317729_2716812279273_1225951473_33321099_718506600_n.jpg)
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bit on my daily:
new rims 7J*15" ET25, it's gonna be wide. I'm waiting on some wintertyres: kuhmo kw23 175/50/15
repainted rims:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/313505_2733085326089_1225951473_33330068_1695863418_n.jpg)
will look like this:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/303794_2682229654729_1225951473_33301324_2103379664_n.jpg)
the gti:
wiringloom is out:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/314352_2733081165985_1225951473_33330063_2142850100_n.jpg)
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subframe painted, underside is protected with stonechip, then painted:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/309852_2802022089465_1225951473_33361264_1779205159_n.jpg)
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(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387692_2807651750203_1225951473_33364019_58639020_n.jpg)
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I wish my underside looked that clean. Outstanding work man!
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I wish my underside looked that clean. Outstanding work man!
Wipe your a*se then! :grin:
As always, great work.... you'll never want to take this out in the wet now will you!
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I wish my underside looked that clean. Outstanding work man!
Wipe your a*se then! :grin:
As always, great work.... you'll never want to take this out in the wet now will you!
Hahaha, should have expected that lol!
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Amazing levels of effort and attention to detail. Hats off to you mate.
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ken in the dealers-
'You know the mk2 parts on etka, i'll have one of each please'
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and then still refurb them :laugh: :laugh:
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and then still refurb them :laugh: :laugh:
I kind off did some parts :drool:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/389923_2864011799169_1225951473_33388612_638781212_n.jpg)
bit of a blury pic, thanks to my mobilephone
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Best work I've seen for ages and I haven't read all the way through yet!
Do you plan to wrap the manifold to minimise heat soak?
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Best work I've seen for ages and I haven't read all the way through yet!
Do you plan to wrap the manifold to minimise heat soak?
No I don't think I will, warranty would expire
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Wiring is almost done, still need to redo the + en - for the battery. Cleaned up the wiringharness and removed the old crusty isolation and replaced it with new 3M stuff!
old junk removed:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383048_2865533077200_1225951473_33389515_709880578_n.jpg)
done:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384248_2865533837219_1225951473_33389516_1202976716_n.jpg)
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390523_2865534957247_1225951473_33389517_1266956089_n.jpg)
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Best work I've seen for ages and I haven't read all the way through yet!
Do you plan to wrap the manifold to minimise heat soak?
No I don't think I will, warranty would expire
On the manifold?
There is a trade off but thought the engine would benifit from less heat and give you an extra few horses!
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nice progress:thumbup::thumbup:
i m sending mine there when you are done:):)
send about 10 000€ too if you want it to look like this:laugh:
today:
+ and - for the battery:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380545_2872895061245_1225951473_33391964_1968490451_n.jpg)
connectors cleaned up:
before:
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/391938_2872895701261_1225951473_33391965_875166163_n.jpg)
after:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374677_2872895981268_1225951473_33391967_1933840244_n.jpg)
subframe(with anti-rollbar):
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/380045_2872932622184_1225951473_33391981_973752122_n.jpg)
rad frame:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392105_2872932902191_1225951473_33391982_523743330_n.jpg)
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You must be getting close to putting everything back together now man! Can't wait to see that :smiley:
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You must be getting close to putting everything back together now man! Can't wait to see that :smiley:
Me neither but don't expect to see out on the road in this weather! :grin:
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You must be getting close to putting everything back together now man! Can't wait to see that :smiley:
Me neither but don't expect to see out on the road in this weather! :grin:
Thats for sure! It would be a plain crime to take it out in the ghastly conditions at the moment!
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i'm just getting EVERYTHING ready to re-assemble the car,
to do:
-prep, paint, assemble radiatorcover
-paint crossmember front +insert bushes
-finish subframe(need parts)
-finish engine(need parts)
-finish some more parts...
-redo the brakes
-weld new panels in car
-paint engine bay
-make new brakelines
-restore uprights and brakes
-restore shocks, assemble
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assembling the car should be easy then...
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50mm² batterycable:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390339_2879774313222_1225951473_33394984_1849355092_n.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390733_2879774993239_1225951473_33394985_1976480853_n.jpg)
can't stand this:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375295_2879775513252_1225951473_33394986_2079531693_n.jpg)
fixed:
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383261_2879776073266_1225951473_33394987_155268802_n.jpg)
alternator wiring:
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379996_2879776473276_1225951473_33394988_745023657_n.jpg)
shiftlinkage testfitting:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/380986_2879777273296_1225951473_33394990_1754359362_n.jpg)
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what's the gold coating on some of the bits?
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what's the gold coating on some of the bits?
they are zincplated
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rusty G60 brakes to refurb:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/376371_2892025299489_1225951473_33399690_1427975373_n.jpg)
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few more pics I forgot to post:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390276_2940747957525_1225951473_33416849_538157253_n.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/387575_2940784078428_1225951473_33416854_410520194_n.jpg)
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^^^^^
(http://images.tolmol.com/images/modified/2009/4/21/17//tolmol_124293992222658_finalcustomizeddesign12347218781m9v.jpg)
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rebuildkit for golf 4 calipers:
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/375210_2983935357183_1225951473_33439767_2115936556_n.jpg)
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Nice... I want to do a rear disc conversion on mine eventually, it doesn't need it but I hate playing about with drums.
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mk4 caliper cleaned vs not cleaned, now both are ready for the rebuild and paint.
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399265_3010809349016_1225951473_33454298_89908253_n.jpg)
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looking good.. what you using to degrease.. at the moment ive been using a strong solution of autosmart g101 anything better ?
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looking good.. what you using to degrease.. at the moment ive been using a strong solution of autosmart g101 anything better ?
wirewheeled it
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just on a drill type one ?
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just on a drill type one ?
jup
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cleaned calipers mkIV:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374316_3017935007153_1225951473_33460326_1361383805_n.jpg)
rebuild caliper, already being painted:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378423_3017936247184_1225951473_33460328_946700514_n.jpg)
had some help today (i'm not on the pic):
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/402519_3017935527166_1225951473_33460327_828360245_n.jpg)
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just orderd on profiteile:
-brakediscs 280mm*22mm
-brakepads
-bolts for brakediscs
-rebuildkit for brakecalipers
-rebuildkit for slidepins for calipers
-brakemastercylinder 22mm
-wheelhubs
-wheelbearings(bearings,clips and bolts)
-steeringrod ends
-anti-roll bar mounts
-bootkit for steering
-16 wheelbolts
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That'll be a lovely little swag to pick up :cool:
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Can the profiteile website be viewed in English or is it German only?
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Can the profiteile website be viewed in English or is it German only?
I think it's german only, not easy for me aswell :undecided:
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Now I have some injuries witch need to heal up before I can continue. I had a bit of an incident on monday, i was trying to get a brakepiston out of the caliper using compressed air(8bar/120psi). It shot out busting my fingers.
Hope your not having lunch:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390675_3025083985873_1225951473_33465302_771046533_n.jpg)
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395229_3025119306756_1225951473_33465336_1004970604_n.jpg)
got lucky, nothing broken
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Ouch! That looks painful! Hope it heals soon man :)
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very painfull, painted some stuff today. I forgot to bring the camera though. :huh:
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subframe
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394870_3042533262094_1225951473_33475373_1504442641_n.jpg)
mkIV caliper painted, adaptor painted for G60 brakes:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396443_3042532022063_1225951473_33475372_741148353_n.jpg)
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bought another gti rear beam:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375401_3048045159888_1225951473_33478528_594637593_n.jpg)
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new shelf:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/386347_3060770078003_1225951473_33489565_973820869_n.jpg)
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/385945_3060771198031_1225951473_33489569_1514858377_n.jpg)
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fuellhoses:
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396542_3077317091668_1225951473_33500669_1600004153_n.jpg)
few things painted today:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/373817_3077317811686_1225951473_33500670_50830274_n.jpg)
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radiator assembly:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/384574_3084289105964_1225951473_33505087_462175944_n.jpg)
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upright done, other one will get done tomorrow:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394720_3106238534686_1225951473_33516593_23941936_n.jpg)
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19mm balljoints(febi bilstein)
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/385481_3113316951642_1225951473_33520588_482795830_n.jpg)
new hubs(no ABS holes)(febi bilstein)
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387210_3113318991693_1225951473_33520591_874227720_n.jpg)
22mm mastercylinder(bendix)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396696_3113320431729_1225951473_33520594_1509299995_n.jpg)
wheelbearings(febi bilstein)
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402215_3113321751762_1225951473_33520597_1314018775_n.jpg)
rebuildkits girling 54 caliper:
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/383329_3113323151797_1225951473_33520599_301241309_n.jpg)
blury pic of the stabi mounts(febi bilstein):
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/401482_3113327751912_1225951473_33520605_196657_n.jpg)
screws for the discs (pagid):
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/406685_3113329951967_1225951473_33520610_1467805640_n.jpg)
upright rebuild kit(febi bilstein):
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/380952_3113331792013_1225951473_33520615_1818752976_n.jpg)
steeringboot(febi bilstein):
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380802_3113333792063_1225951473_33520620_299539460_n.jpg)
steeringballjoints (febi bilstein):
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390568_3113335392103_1225951473_33520623_520145888_n.jpg)
brakepads(G60's)(febi bilstein):
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397183_3113337192148_1225951473_33520628_1196312099_n.jpg)
brakesdiscs(G60's, febi bilstein);
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400009_3113338952192_1225951473_33520631_571265037_n.jpg)
the lot:
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/388557_3113340512231_1225951473_33520634_1282558366_n.jpg)
some p0rn:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397800_3113343432304_1225951473_33520639_1202430785_n.jpg)
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/401123_3113344632334_1225951473_33520642_2013227518_n.jpg)
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378511_3113347152397_1225951473_33520645_326896505_n.jpg)
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I always absolutely love your updates man! Keep it up :)
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subframe is done:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/387562_3136624214309_1225951473_33531417_1560451506_n.jpg)
carriers done:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/409072_3136625134332_1225951473_33531418_136065836_n.jpg)
motor+subframe:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/389479_3136626134357_1225951473_33531421_2040486706_n.jpg)
pic of my workspace:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403852_3136625694346_1225951473_33531420_739477754_n.jpg)
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Great work, once again! I would love to have a work space like that for myself, hopefully this time next year..........
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First time i noticed this project...
great work, you've done yourself proud...
What have you been using to paint all the black bits?
:cool:
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First time i noticed this project...
great work, you've done yourself proud...
What have you been using to paint all the black bits?
:cool:
just motip, mostly heat resistant
just bought some new stuff, reproduction stickers and some clips
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382940_3139262000252_1225951473_33532007_1843889113_n.jpg)
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uprights, bearings and hubs together:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/402205_3149877945644_1225951473_33535334_281704566_n.jpg)
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Just read through from page 1, unbelievable amount of time/dedication/money gone into this.
Just awesome.
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to do:
-crossmember insert bushings
-finish engine(need camshaft, lifters, injectors, ex-manifold)
-finish front and rear brake calipers
-weld new panels in enginebay
-make new brakelines
-paint enginebay
-finish driveline(replica gearbox seals, new propshafts, new clutch)
-rewire the bay
-.....install engine and gearbox
-faint if engine doesn't fire up :sad:
-faint if engine does fire up :rolleyes:
-faint+ :cry:+hit myself in the head with hammer if engine blows up :shocked:
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pre-assembly, checking if I got everything, and I'm missing 2 bolts. Look at the OEM sticker :laugh:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405267_3165234169540_1225951473_33542858_910126730_n.jpg)
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378992_3165234649552_1225951473_33542859_381473542_n.jpg)
stickertime:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374672_3165235529574_1225951473_33542860_1899732_n.jpg)
mastercylinder with brakefluidreservoir:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395643_3165236169590_1225951473_33542862_321009746_n.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/404630_3165235889583_1225951473_33542861_1371011453_n.jpg)
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Wowzers, this gonna be like brand new before long. Loving the dedication involved here.
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what a PITA to get the seal in there, spent 2hours for 1 caliper. Still need to do the other one.
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408851_3183626429335_1225951473_33550293_1952747403_n.jpg)
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time 2 paint:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407258_3188834719539_1225951473_33552080_1793823679_n.jpg)
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Excellent work.
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thanks, i miss driving it :sad:
good times:
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197925_1975067736123_1225951473_32501059_7404161_n.jpg)
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/41194_1610050930931_1225951473_31734145_7215783_n.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/20054_1342981254356_1225951473_31038496_2324209_n.jpg)
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new calendar:
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404601_3207806473821_1225951473_33558734_495792537_n.jpg)
pretty cool pics inside :laugh:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/25410_1394167863449_1509768575_30975823_7004244_n.jpg)
found this pic today, this was (surpisingly) taken on my own meet and greet I organised about 2 years ago now. In my home town, in my favorite corners.
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looks nice doesn't it:
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428608_3239253139968_1225951473_33571830_2087784501_n.jpg)
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421264_3239254339998_1225951473_33571831_681759844_n.jpg)
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419616_3239255700032_1225951473_33571833_383001578_n.jpg)
piles of parts:
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427478_3239256780059_1225951473_33571834_1541657674_n.jpg)
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The obligatory clothes horse / exercise bike in the spare room is always a nice touch. :wink:
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The obligatory clothes horse / exercise bike in the spare room is always a nice touch. :wink:
porsche 996 gt2 is a very touch :cool:
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This will be amazing when you Finish very jealous... I have no facilities or skills :sick:
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(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/430767_3277234849487_1225951473_33586913_2060953871_n.jpg)
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/407155_3277235769510_1225951473_33586914_725921200_n.jpg)
there we go
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air ducts from a vr6:
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/421107_3354786468229_1225951473_33618123_1627482030_n.jpg)
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/404784_3354789908315_1225951473_33618126_1411805917_n.jpg)
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What are they for exactly, are they splash guards? I've not seen them before.
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What are they for exactly, are they splash guards? I've not seen them before.
What he said :grin:
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help with cooling for the brakes
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Oh right, I've seen genuine VW brake cooling wings that bolt onto the caliper but never these.
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Oh right, I've seen genuine VW brake cooling wings that bolt onto the caliper but never these.
i'm getting those aswell, and looking for set to insert in to the front lip.
gonna have very cool brakes :laugh:
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Have you got any pictures of the other type?
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Have you got any pictures of the other type?
(http://img.2dehands.be/f/normal/110378995-windgeleiders-remklauwen-vw.jpg)
(http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7/dscn5935r.jpg)
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were they standard on the vr6?
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From what i understand the caliper mounted wings were fitted to the early 280mm VR6 Girling brakes and wont fit any others due to the mounting point. The Other type that vent from the front bumper openings were fitted to certain TDI's to aid intercooler airflow.
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From what i understand the caliper mounted wings were fitted to the early 280mm VR6 Girling brakes and wont fit any others due to the mounting point. The Other type that vent from the front bumper openings were fitted to certain TDI's to aid intercooler airflow.
Nice...
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From what i understand the caliper mounted wings were fitted to the early 280mm VR6 Girling brakes and wont fit any others due to the mounting point. The Other type that vent from the front bumper openings were fitted to certain TDI's to aid intercooler airflow.
wrong, the vents that come from the front bumper lip does aid brake cooling as it was fitted to pre88 models GTI 16V witch still had the 239mm brakes from the gti 8V. The 1988models(starting mid 1987) the gti 16V got 256mm brakes with girling54 calipers.
As for the little wings on the calipers: probably correct. However I think they will fit any girling 54 caliper it you change the brakeline bracket to vr6.
updates:
the 'wings' and suspension assembled, got a leather OEM documentbook aswell.
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/430559_3379672410362_1225951473_33626201_1615097596_n.jpg)
undertray
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/431132_3379677370486_1225951473_33626203_1840595504_n.jpg)
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exhaust manifold:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423928_3387320121550_1225951473_33628997_859624257_n.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/423095_3379915616442_1225951473_33626238_1252667369_n.jpg)
supersprint 4-2-1
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Thank god you didn't stick a chrome one on supersprint is one of the best ones out there if you can still find them!
I been shown the resonse of the chrome ones and the frequency of the manifold though the outlets can cause major cracking issues. Suprisingly Mild steel is actually better material for the down pipes! :cool:
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finally had some spare time to clean the undertray:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p480x480/418437_3593928846639_1225951473_33723147_2122929024_n.jpg)
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this golf turned 25 last saturday. In Belgium that means: low taxes, less strict technical inspection, low insurrance.
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this golf turned 25 last saturday. In Belgium that means: low taxes, less strict technical inspection, low insurrance.
Lucky you, we don't get that any more, date is fixed now, not rolling...
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rear axle(heavy duty) ready for assembly:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/414827_3776118881276_1225951473_33815994_2045951327_o.jpg)
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/458726_3776120801324_1225951473_33815998_442124480_o.jpg)
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New brake lines:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/462718_3840662894836_1686118042_o.jpg)
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/463321_3840664174868_1225951473_33852945_652647156_o.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/465239_3840665374898_1225951473_33852946_1963558223_o.jpg)
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Nieuwe harde remleidingen, een 10 delige kit:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/462718_3840662894836_1686118042_o.jpg)
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/463321_3840664174868_1225951473_33852945_652647156_o.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/465239_3840665374898_1225951473_33852946_1963558223_o.jpg)
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central locking and gearbox support:
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/414687_3884076900159_1225951473_33860981_971848959_o.jpg)
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finished the supersprint header:
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/415568_3908454469583_1225951473_33871556_1082879806_o.jpg)
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/469917_3908455789616_1225951473_33871558_1845526021_o.jpg)
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/412332_3908503910819_1225951473_33871615_354124500_o.jpg)
next time you'll see this engine it will be mounted up to the transmission and ready to go back in the gti.
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INA tappets arrived this evening:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/461690_3910786687887_1225951473_33872911_1428265363_o.jpg)
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(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/456582_3915859574706_1225951473_33874677_1437031137_o.jpg)
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Soo nice :cool:
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This will come in handy tomorrow, I made it today:
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/469934_3933304090808_1225951473_33881547_1532850370_o.jpg)
anyone want to guess what it's for?
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dollying stuff about?
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dollying stuff about?
like an engine with a gearbox for instance
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You have got a seriously clean and tidy garage :laugh:
Engine looks good, get it in!
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Your dolly trolley looks a bit more robust than mine :grin:
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/jmsheahan_44/IMG_5712.jpg)
Best of luck with getting the engine in - it's looking awesome so far.
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You have got a seriously clean and tidy garage :laugh:
Engine looks good, get it in!
thanks, engine bay is no were near done though, so getting it in will not happen any time soon.
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subframe fitted:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/471078_3947475885094_1225951473_33886381_485395019_o.jpg)
Engine is now fully functional, still need to fit the pressure plat, clutch, flywheel, gearbox, driveshafts:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/459553_3947463644788_1225951473_33886379_602413824_o.jpg)
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bought this from amazon:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/524632_3962661304720_1225951473_33894444_609282502_n.jpg)
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suspension and uprights fitted:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/460146_3964584552800_1225951473_33895476_1645769030_o.jpg)
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/468166_3964601313219_1225951473_33895485_1154796032_o.jpg)
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e-brake cover in leather, new old parts:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/535884_4019053994502_1225951473_33910036_322975417_n.jpg)
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Hey bud, do you have the part number for the leather steering gaitor?
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Hey bud, do you have the part number for the leather steering gaitor?
no sorry, no tag on the bag it came in.
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new MFA lever:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/156291_4139234758946_1225951473_33965282_450706104_n.jpg)
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181280_4139233358911_1225951473_33965280_244145542_n.jpg)
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new intake hose, old one was cracking:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/p480x480/551844_4185183907646_1225951473_33988718_713122455_n.jpg)
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finally had the chance to buy a leather GTI steeringwheel:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7217/7358568364_9aa914d7c2_b.jpg)
it's pretty decent, but not new so...
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been a while since I updated this topic:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/177877_4371975537320_1672565695_o.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/458781_4371975897329_1194521431_o.jpg)
crappy isolation:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/243746_4371976577346_188574859_o.jpg)
need further work:
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/241929_4371977377366_552386364_o.jpg)
the last bits for the engine:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/468945_4371977737375_1906239636_o.jpg)
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(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/335954_4424481969948_1112291434_o.jpg)
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/266091_4424482929972_1439624588_o.jpg)
finally, we're ready to hook up the transmission. I just need to fit the driveshaftflange on both sides. :cool:
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I've been doing some research on the orgine of my car...
every car is once sold new, this event was recorded in the book you get when buying the car.
The car was sold new in Austria by Porsche Austria...
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/324071_4433056184298_1913048131_o.jpg)
By Porsche inter auto in Wien-liesing:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/413627_4433057384328_249591217_o.jpg)
As you can see, chassisnumber and engine number, still numbersmatching...I blurred the numbers in photoshop.
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/471267_4433056944317_869834045_o.jpg)
I also found this in that book, at some point it has to go on the car:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/336473_4433058064345_1646799987_o.jpg)
I was thinking, if this car ever gets done, I should go pay the dealership a visit if it still exists. And it does, it should be an 1160km drive, should be cool to go to on the way to Worthersee:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/243653_4433060824414_1200928647_o.jpg)
This is what the dealership looks like in google earth, Porsche logo on the roof, vw logo above the door, very cool I think.
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/169630_4433058944367_2103588422_o.jpg)
This was also still on the car:
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/27061_1402143933386_1678570_n.jpg)
I would like to get a license plate holder from them with their name on it :laugh:
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first of the new driveshaft, i'm expecting the other one to turn up tomorrow
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/177428_4443272959711_1308835379_o.jpg)
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the other axle arrived, together with the repair kits for the diff seals.
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/473759_4447812513197_705035653_o.jpg)
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/334146_4447814193239_363209240_o.jpg)
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one step further:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/243618_4460688595091_128762650_o.jpg)
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/326868_4460678914849_842243239_o.jpg)
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/471154_4461010563140_163296981_o.jpg)
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:shocked: Wow, serious attention to detail.
And that's one serious engine trolley in a super-organised garage.
Respect.
Keep it up. :smiley:
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thanks,
some more:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/469398_4460686395036_1335443257_o.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/616755_4460690515139_875276378_o.jpg)
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/202425_4460691595166_2033843029_o.jpg)
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/329458_4460692355185_1840478933_o.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/413354_4460694155230_2032050009_o.jpg)
you may drooling
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There is a rival in the 'super anal attention to detail class' for F17BAD..... :grin:
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Sooooo clean :shocked: :cool:
Looks fantastic, fair play for your perseverance with detail, it's deffo paying off!
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bought a new heatercore and a rear windscreen washerbottle and pump.
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/391283_4511458584309_1015429175_n.jpg)
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Soo nice :cool:
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There is a rival in the 'super anal attention to detail class' for F17BAD..... :grin:
Lol attention to detail here blows F17BAD out the water, every part brand new or plated looks like its just come off the assembly line! Amazing.
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There is a rival in the 'super anal attention to detail class' for F17BAD..... :grin:
Lol attention to detail here blows F17BAD out the water, every part brand new or plated looks like its just come off the assembly line! Amazing.
:smiley:
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took the brakes of the old rear beam today.
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/303668_4613666739449_2135529951_n.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196777_4613666419441_1500677803_n.jpg)
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weightsaving/brake upgrade:
Original caliper:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/386815_4618923310860_8848223_n.jpg)
Golf mk4 caliper (bigger piston , aluminium, parkingbrake doesn't get stuck)
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/293008_4618923790872_1529146327_n.jpg)
saving 2 kg's unsprung weight.
Cleaned up the parts for the brake assembly.
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/420089_4618924710895_847127151_n.jpg)
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Stunning work as always. I would love to do this to my engine One day!
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bit of an update:
I continued deconstruction, pulled the tank out and the rear beam. The fueltank was a true PITA because of one simple bolt. Found some rust, alot actually.
rust:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/405183_4662760686767_2007052633_n.jpg)
more rust:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/376785_4662761566789_281236687_n.jpg)
big hole:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564515_4662761766794_311779523_n.jpg)
missing metal:
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/386101_4662762246806_744029640_n.jpg)
Making progress even though it feels like going backwards.
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One hole discovered is one less to find bud ;)
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cleaned up the reardiscs and made a gasket for the 5th injector
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/557457_4671802912817_285840965_n.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/551824_4671803152823_1855832267_n.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/285401_4671803432830_234933018_n.jpg)
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Some fresh OEM parts:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/255467_4725446693878_911633226_n.jpg)
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419237_4739874574566_589763695_n.jpg)
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Started on the rear axle today, few months ago I already painted it
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/414827_3776118881276_1225951473_33815994_2045951327_o.jpg)
Stub axles:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/39267_4745183427284_1033258200_n.jpg)
Discs and bearings:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527776_4745184187303_730934771_n.jpg)
other side done aswell:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/528517_4745184547312_524428273_n.jpg)
fresh bolts:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263869_4745185827344_597239589_n.jpg)
new rubber:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/563986_4745186107351_1938953256_n.jpg)
result:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/250762_4745226708366_725255651_n.jpg)
The grey caliper hasn't been painted because I stil need to replace a dustcover on it.
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Massive attention to detail, inspiring! Referring to the under tray, I have one of those from a '91 GTD I had, not sure which of my golfs to put it on! No good on a really low one really but they are handy for catching nuts and bolts if you drop them ;)
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front axle put behind the engine
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252570_4751062334253_11013577_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/561528_4751062774264_375984326_n.jpg)
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PU bushings for the front subframe, orderd black...got red ones :angry:
and some more stuff for the shift linkage
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/546299_4763352961511_286738003_n.jpg)
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This thread is so nerdy, I wish I knew how to DIY the sh!t out of my own project. :drool:
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shiftlinkage temporary fitted:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/545730_4789131685963_1848348038_n.jpg)
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It's been a while, finally my parts have arrived this morning after ordering them the 3th of october...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/231081_10200166634908360_528237999_n.jpg)
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this happened today on the gti:
-rod end is replaced because that thread was damaged (wtf)
-broken bolt out of a brake caliper removed
-diff flanges back open for control and closed back with new gaskets
-rear axle bushings inserted
-drive shafts fitted
Now the front axle still has to go back behind the engine and I still have to replace the red bushings by black ones. Because OMG when they see at the approval that I had red bushings around my steeringbox they won't pass it.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8478/8235644324_661a40eddd_c.jpg)
english= not so great because I used google translate from dutch because i'm sooo lazy
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Fantastic attention to detail :drool: Would love to go to this extent on my mk3 one day!
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I hope you have an immaculate body shell to bolt this into. Surely will be the one of the cleanest mk2s in the world?
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I hope you have an immaculate body shell to bolt this into. Surely will be the one of the cleanest mk2s in the world?
the bodyshell needs a lot of work, my intention is to make it better then when it left the factory.
Now it's just a shell, a bad paintjob, rust and distorted metal.
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did some work today:
fitted the airducts to the calipers:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/302826_10200241230893213_809443452_n.jpg)
sanded and painted the brackets.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/556845_10200241230933214_696652977_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/432181_10200241230973215_253941005_n.jpg)
fitted the driveshaft:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319563_10200241231653232_1042717451_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/156963_10200241231413226_675319235_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380806_10200241231813236_577015079_n.jpg)
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/9667_10200251588792154_430627392_n.jpg)
sometime later:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/319544_10200251588872156_1179354964_n.jpg)
handbrake mechs and bleedvalve:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/380935_10200251588912157_1829519786_n.jpg)
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/559845_10200257449978680_1602153516_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/65132_10200257450058682_670115379_n.jpg)
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This is so meticulous it's unreal!! :cool: :cool:
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thanks, I updated the first post so people who just started reading have an easier time following the progress.
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The heaterbox has always been an issue on a mk2. Leaking heatercores and the foam that comes out the vents, every mk2 owner knows this issue.
So the decision to open it up was easily made.
Old foam:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/523714_10200287425608052_1396340327_n.jpg)
old heatercore:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/522582_10200287524570526_1851667411_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/430805_10200287524610527_1693405726_n.jpg)
Not very good:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/563787_10200287425568051_947687245_n.jpg)
Before and after pics:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/563673_10200287426208067_162296056_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/523737_10200287426368071_1734079905_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/577859_10200287427888109_696546418_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/544034_10200287428168116_2109034906_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/430942_10200287428528125_1842871177_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/222386_10200287428968136_83227719_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/30339_10200287429848158_908078157_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/262649_10200287430248168_1801217060_n.jpg)
fixed all the valves:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/156162_10200287430288169_1146841708_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/12544_10200287431368196_151726926_n.jpg)
New core:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/399338_10200287565411547_554598039_n.jpg)
All back together:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/548612_10200287431288194_633493321_n.jpg)
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to the bone
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/9666_10200351876939295_921008348_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/281657_10200351876499284_1439682754_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/9666_10200351876939295_921008348_n.jpg)
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the new parts
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421074_10200431520090324_283163654_n.jpg)
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Love this thread... great work and nice to see it still going. :cool:
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thanks,
airducts
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/540815_10200440177066743_324906398_n.jpg)
airbox
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/428979_10200440176986741_506376183_n.jpg)
brake caliper bolts
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/307200_10200440177026742_1182413350_n.jpg)
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Originally this golf gti doesn't have a katalytic converter, however i'm using a G60 exhaustmanifold so I needed a decat-pipe:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/64520_10200469645963447_310611170_n.jpg)
new OEM brackets for the brakelines:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/580456_10200469645883445_946040835_n.jpg)
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tank is ready:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/6626_10200501401677320_598064623_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/431305_10200501401717321_8523549_n.jpg)
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Cool, when you hoping to be done by?
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Cool, when you hoping to be done by?
end of 2013 maybe :huh:
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Cool, when you hoping to be done by?
end of 2013 maybe :huh:
Come on , pull your socks up! :grin:
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Cool, when you hoping to be done by?
end of 2013 maybe :huh:
Come on , pull your socks up! :grin:
i'm just not sure on how extensive/expensive i'm going to do the body.
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Carry on with how immaculate you are taking everything at the moment, screw how long it takes! Thins thing is gonna be beyond clean when it's done, and although I would love to see it finished, I also want to see it be the best it can be regardless of how long it takes :)
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Cool, when you hoping to be done by?
end of 2013 maybe :huh:
Come on , pull your socks up! :grin:
i'm just not sure on how extensive/expensive i'm going to do the body.
I suspect you'll end up bring super detailed!
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exhaust systeem is ready after some welding/grinding and painting.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/553414_10200539652153558_1594566706_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/184790_10200539652313562_340784625_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/r90/321562_2443911496924_1455706_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319483_2443912336945_1298375_n.jpg)
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Holy Christ! When this is (finally) finished it should go to a museum
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Holy Christ! When this is (finally) finished it should go to a museum
thanks, should be driven! a lot!
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Today was all about the electrics.
First of all some expert repairs made by previous owners :screwy:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/552998_10200547444708367_1975334761_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395525_10200547444748368_1706892438_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/67664_10200547445588389_1192025434_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/321021_10200547445388384_2017546972_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/321440_10200547445628390_1593135429_n.jpg)
So I had to redo all of that and make it safe and functional.
Few examples:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543828_10200547446148403_1000056240_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/14879_10200547446308407_755601076_n.jpg)
afterwards I taped everything up with textiltape:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/6403_10200547446428410_852614534_n.jpg)
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Wow that brings back some memories.
Reminds me of how some professional alarm fitters work on mine!
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Wow that brings back some memories.
Reminds me of how some professional alarm fitters work on mine!
this loom was also fitted with an aftermarket alarm systeem, the installation was really professional as you can see :shocked:
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Wow that brings back some memories.
Reminds me of how some professional alarm fitters work on mine!
this loom was also fitted with an aftermarket alarm systeem, the installation was really professional as you can see :shocked:
Yeah that's why the replacement alarm was fitted by me when I rewired the car, a "professional" fit isn't worth the CAT 1 certificate.
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Yeah that's why the replacement alarm was fitted by me when I rewired the car, a "professional" fit isn't worth the CAT 1 certificate.
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Ive been contemplating this myself, every car ive owned that has had an alarm or immobiliser fitted by someone else, predominantly a certified fitter has botched it. Might as well do it properly myself for half the cost.
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To continue the theme:
I cleaned up the fusebox and relays, replaced the fuses with modern ones and put them in the correct order.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/528822_10200559030918015_288782136_n.jpg)
I also replaced some connections on the loom.
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Before;
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/184763_10200565584921861_784213277_n.jpg)
After replacing the foam and making a small mod:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/735039_10200565584961862_48191773_n.jpg)
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BBS RM's or steelies?
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9697/rimg0082uc9.jpg)
(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa315/til2143/DSC00357.jpg)
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One set for shows one set for winter :whistle:
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One set for shows one set for winter :whistle:
expensive :laugh:
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But worthwhile
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I like this:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196803_4596140661308_833785868_n.jpg)
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I like this:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196803_4596140661308_833785868_n.jpg)
And me :grin:
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the 'new' carpet, I cleaned up both sides:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/307343_10200706039113128_2092176615_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/481560_10200706039153129_1757240078_n.jpg)
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:grin: Just reminded me I've still got mine in the attic! :lipsrsealed:
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Cleaned the pedalassembly today, it has new rubbers:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/20054_1357320252822_6200580_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/534937_10200713589501883_1044817151_n.jpg)
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526471_10200757646003268_2050377034_n.jpg)
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today I cleaned up the central locking(original system) and modded it so it would work on remote.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/487715_10200773340835629_1830582297_n.jpg)
I had to change the lock inserts to match my keys.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379290_10200773340875630_1232458247_n.jpg)
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some detailpics:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/45687_10200817472258887_678747772_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/525016_10200817472218886_637560418_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225336_10200817472138884_1830443000_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/427207_10200817472738899_1639834987_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539679_10200817472778900_1414103466_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/554056_10200817485779225_756365862_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/538321_10200817485859227_723610353_n.jpg)
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This would/will deffinately win some concours shows man looks better than factory.
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finally had some new parts come in:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542724_10200822416982502_1790055073_n.jpg)
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splash shields:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225356_10200824303909674_1910895957_n.jpg)
brakelines off a passat, fit perfect:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/75569_10200824304229682_522026747_n.jpg)
only mod you have to make is 2 notches in this:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/535553_10200824304029677_123029208_n.jpg)
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A real credit to you mate. Really well thought out build with a perfect eye for detail ..Love it :cool:
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thanks
rebuild the shifter:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382213_10200835731755363_1004788693_n.jpg)
fresh OEM bits:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252999_10200835731595359_311882540_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197323_10200835731715362_1603375090_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/318118_10200835732195374_1421620667_n.jpg)
done:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/11395_10200835732435380_223295863_n.jpg)
all greased up:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/150772_10200835732675386_209367926_n.jpg)
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Really love this build, cant imagine what it will be like to drive when its done, be like a time machine back to the 80's when it was first built.
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fxing the fuell-lines..
cracked line :
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/484947_10200842416642481_1913220266_n.jpg)
lreplaced:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/487187_10200842418242521_634576320_n.jpg)
50/50 while cleaning:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/550057_10200842418362524_354228338_n.jpg)
done:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/482212_10200842418122518_1962790518_n.jpg)
then I made this brakeline:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426405_10200842418562529_1320639966_n.jpg)
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continued working on the brakelines today:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/421859_10200849013567400_1099146406_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/r90/150418_10200849013607401_543295765_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/3521_10200849284254167_153503215_n.jpg)
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cleaned the steeringcolum, eliminated the play in it:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/533107_10200856740840577_1039119579_n.jpg)
treated the leather steering wheel with meguiars:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/419304_10200856740920579_1707067172_n.jpg)
all the fuellines are finally done
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/599114_10200856741600596_1943846797_n.jpg)
mk4 caliper, this time without a torn dustcover. :laugh:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/306296_10200856741080583_64719194_n.jpg)
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continued todat with the front:
new headlights, new horn, the other parts I bought a few years ago.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/734957_10200864008742270_1681993934_n.jpg)
adjustment sticker:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/528353_10200864008782271_5337953_n.jpg)
caliper I rebuild yesterday, painted and fitted:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225359_10200864008702269_2089455710_n.jpg)
and the frontgrill:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/555148_10200864009142280_1565721604_n.jpg)
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Somethings missing:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/555042_10200889692704353_654417353_n.jpg)
thats better:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577193_10200889692664352_121074856_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/601839_10200889692624351_515683250_n.jpg)
15inch sparetyre:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/733915_10200889693784380_1039804148_n.jpg)
green tinted glass for the trunk with a almost new spoiler:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/535415_10200889693704378_595690170_n.jpg)
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Some parts I bought yesterday, traded all of this for 2 cases of beer:D
Momo steeringwheel:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/75000_10200947626312657_418023560_n.jpg)
G60 steel(new, only 1):
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320553_10200947626272656_1309219565_n.jpg)
"treser" rear lights:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/26318_10200947626352658_410892100_n.jpg)
Original speakers:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/734228_10200947627952698_904767434_n.jpg)
button for the lights in the trunk, with the dustcover :)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/601455_10200947627872696_645597750_n.jpg)
New wiring for the headlights:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/684_10200947627992699_1666712005_n.jpg)
another fischerbox for casettes:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/374390_10200947628792719_12412257_n.jpg)
steel ring for the exhaust:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/598825_10200947628672716_1686458782_n.jpg)
New OEM panel for the heating:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/541608_10200947629312732_1362484481_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/541608_10200947629312732_1362484481_n.jpg)
and i got some door handles, seatbelts, green tinted windows, bonnet and trunk.
My dad made me a custom amplifier in an aluminium casing:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577209_10200947629872746_830029245_n.jpg)
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polished the lights, 50/50 shot:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/479721_10200990402902045_1782041715_n.jpg)
testfitted wheels:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/542837_10200990402742041_1473862203_n.jpg)
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bought some boxes:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/64230_10201073631422706_308854635_n.jpg)
content * 4:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/644437_10201073631502708_479653287_n.jpg)
OEM:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/164931_10201073631542709_2025625270_n.jpg)
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/919374_10201255372326115_784135070_o.jpg)
some detailing gear
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moving it to my shop
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/976070_10201422868833423_552436340_o.jpg)
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time to get cleaning
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/976097_10201424117064628_869895355_o.jpg)
steam cleaned the left side
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/979852_10201424117904649_1613595603_o.jpg)
still got some work to do
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/469129_10201424118384661_256771070_o.jpg)
ready, aim...:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/967276_10201424119024677_1525706508_o.jpg)
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built this to move it around.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/474947_10201458669728423_46773155_o.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/704943_10201458670928453_510857104_o.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/979972_10201458672608495_640152705_o.jpg)
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working on the floors
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/964311_10201470155175552_972461412_o.jpg)
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I found this in etka, available in black, grey, white.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/977115_10201477084708786_1217971463_o.jpg)
So the underside of the car is going back to white. :smiley:
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this arrived:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1025347_10201536604436742_266381447_o.jpg)
contents:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1009345_10201536605956780_616118286_o.jpg)
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:shocked:
Your actually going to have a new car! :cool:
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Gods knows how much money has already gone into this rebuild?? :shocked:
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Gods knows how much money has already gone into this rebuild?? :shocked:
lots :laugh:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1040633_10201602690488852_1649367251_o.jpg)
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vdo goodness:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1073903_10201697609821776_234198764_o.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/740666_10201697608981755_1591879698_o.jpg)
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This will be proper nice mate...love a good looking MK2 (most MK2's really) :smiley:
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wheelwell 1:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/969118_10201838175135821_1488533325_n.jpg)
No rust but still damaged from the accident a few years ago.
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rust:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q71/s720x720/1098236_10201873077808366_347265901_n.jpg)
rust:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q75/s720x720/933937_10201873077728364_1699696267_n.jpg)
all else is fine:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/q71/s720x720/1011153_10201873077768365_1481060102_n.jpg)
went to MIVW today, great show, lots of nice cars.
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bought a small update, not sure about using them, but that's how it came originally:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1462675_10202745008606091_1862412506_o.jpg)
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just out of curiosity, what color would you paint this car? Or would you repaint it white again?
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White with metallic flake would look nice.
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I got this from a friend as motivation:
(https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/r90/1779124_10203365463237069_2014053279_n.jpg)
original brochure from 1986
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started on the gti again:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/13313060623_1a9eb46e81_b.jpg)
never doing this again in the garage:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/13313275554_f965e2ecee_b.jpg)
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sanded to bare metal:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/13382219273_3221de46bc_b.jpg)
a layer of zinc to prevent corrosion:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/13382423574_4ea952b694_b.jpg)
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let's keep going
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/13406329283_974b0f436f_b.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/13406564914_ce4c0ed886_b.jpg)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3707/13406565324_44b646cdb8_b.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/13406565574_ca9a2e1879_b.jpg)
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had some slaves today, they did well. :laugh:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3779/13451405893_4597d27e29_b.jpg)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2822/13451406413_9931063e30_b.jpg)
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we sanded some more:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/v/t35.0-12/10176992_10203760122463303_29444526_o.jpg?oh=c9652a6567930342701950f3f386c510&oe=534EF08D&__gda__=1397690760_7a54282b9469cc13b71ab11ce7a516af)
new parts arrived:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3666/13927567024_987f4e42d3_b.jpg)
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sanding part 2:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/14024848095_36f3764a48_b.jpg)
under the motto of everything brandnew:
-new schocks
-new bushings, nuts and bolts, dustcovers,...
-new springs
-new straps for the tank
-new rubbers to hold the fuel pomp
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5054/14037684906_3d02899d11_b.jpg)
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5160/13889309120_e5afdcb276_b.jpg)
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bare:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7299/14067094976_bc80ffd261_b.jpg)
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quick get it inside before it rains :grin:
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it's got a coat of epoxyprimer already, no worries
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it's got a coat of epoxyprimer already, no worries
:grin:
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epoxy primer:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7460/13928508419_85af21c417_b.jpg)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5191/14121918062_c2dd8ba131_b.jpg)
gastank mounts
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This is a proper build!! :cool:
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fuellpumphousing finished
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/14090485890_c2ff3a24e5_b.jpg)
they've started working on the gti today in the bodyshop!
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they've finally started working on it!
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2901/14449568426_0c9806d5fc_b.jpg)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3861/14492808993_7395979713_b.jpg)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/14471351292_2ac9f17e39_b.jpg)
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some more parts arrived
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3835/14370431168_58b484819c_c.jpg)
dynamat superlite:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3889/14557035995_ac43f57b1f_c.jpg)
hella indicators:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3854/14553631391_abbf70f054_c.jpg)
NEW carpets, front to back:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3877/14370426459_f6282b19d1_c.jpg)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/14370426928_44fb635109_c.jpg)
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finally she's ready for primer:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7489/16293291745_d84769e6fb_c.jpg)
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primer:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7575/16114379789_b6a88e845d_c.jpg)
:D
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the body has been painted except for the engine bay.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/16465294645_6c07296b22_c.jpg)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8672/15845208603_18743ed309_c.jpg)
engine bay needs stone chip en seam sealant:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8655/16279405297_4376121d0f_c.jpg)
wheelwells in body color:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7283/15845214173_8d5730be45_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7410/15842778014_d80fcf6922_c.jpg)
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amazing! great work! I wish I had a job that pays as well as yours ! :grin: :grin:
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wings, doors, trunk, bonnet
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8574/16509669811_ee6dab72b7_c.jpg)
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getting really close:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8576/16559928125_8b6deef1bd_c.jpg)
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(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/16566805806_dde3a11094_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7398/15973017223_549712fbfd_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7420/16591595771_29304a48a6_c.jpg)
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I've recently rebuild the gtd and to save time I used the shifter of the gti that I had rebuild in the past years. So the gti had no shifter anymore, so I rebuild a fresh one, all new OEM parts except for the metal casing and rod to the engine
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8631/15994589063_6a0038320f_c.jpg)
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some more parts:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8652/16022719934_2c76ca8ec1_c.jpg)
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(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8633/16625901486_fcff8ce8c0_c.jpg)
slight error in the windshield sticker...
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8657/16625899516_f128299ef5_c.jpg)
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They just know Brits are less patient, so we get reduced running in restrictions ;)
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This guy must have a time machine to be getting all these bits so easy :grin:
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and so it begins:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8715/16579594500_e21bc002db_c.jpg)
started with some simple things:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8726/16144678174_2d4cfc2895_c.jpg)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8593/16579411608_266127c305_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7592/16144674894_f95e23f988_c.jpg)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8593/16765908852_e3e9eb26ff_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7590/16559700877_2eb23b66f8_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7600/16765903072_218a7c94b5_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7607/16766965735_dd1b3754f0_c.jpg)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8748/16765898122_14ba21c535_c.jpg)
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this I going to be something special! keep up the good work! look forward to seeing it complete! :)
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wow, what a thread!
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Ok.
1) This is still epic.
2) You have the cleanest/tidiest garage I've ever seen
3) Where are you getting it sprayed? It looks like a cool body shop.
Keep it up. :wink:
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it's been sprayed @ JEM design
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7641/16769230908_f6701db26d_c.jpg)
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I want that plate holder!
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I want that plate holder!
I've seen them on eBay, I'll try did you a link sometime.
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you can just order them @ vw classicparts
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Beautiful! :cool:
Just a heads up on the slam panel bolts. They are not the same design as wing bolts and should be black. :smiley:
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Beautiful! :cool:
Just a heads up on the slam panel bolts. They are not the same design as wing bolts and should be black. :smiley:
I know, the bodyshop put those in. I need to take it apart anyway to fit the engine.
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I will just let the pics to the talking
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/457/18588233123_fc9161c9c3_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/473/19212484791_3fe24953a3_c.jpg)
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you are seriously passionate man :shocked:. I would be scared to drive that thing it so immaculate.
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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/406/19412794735_c265967c17_c.jpg)
it's alive!
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Been following this since the start. This build thread restoration is what makes this forum. It's all about the older stuff.
Excellent work mate.
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some more parts:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3768/19339102128_7210fb5d7c_c.jpg)
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small steps...
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/302/19579051366_cc67af9c4d_c.jpg)
underside:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3767/18984265983_68e1af8f84_c.jpg)
start up:
https://youtu.be/zJ0KpWrwP1o
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sticker time, the white sticker was found in the book that came with the car. The car was originally bought by a doctor in Austria in a dealership that also deals in Porsche and audi.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/466/19014290144_b41293a124_c.jpg)
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more pics
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slowly getting there:
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I love this thread. Your meticulous attention to detail is phenomenal. Keep up the good work!
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I've been busy on my new daily, still have my GTD aswell.
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Been so long since I've been properly active on here.
Great to see this thread's so going and boy, what a job you're doing on this. makes me want to pull mine to bits and start from scratch. Just not yet.....
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hey ken I have spotted a slight variation from originality in the underside pic of your car :wink:
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hey ken I have spotted a slight variation from originality in the underside pic of your car :wink:
there are indeed some variations from stock.
some things you might have noticed:
-G60 front brakes with ducts, you just need bigger brakes
-Golf mk4 rear calipers
-supersprint exhaust collector, OE exhaust manifold was cracked so time to upgrade.
-the OE fuelltank has the heat shield on the tank, mine is now mounted up seperately (late model).
I'll update this thread.
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exterior almost done:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5766/23785672489_0279f92275_c.jpg)
interior almost complete:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5741/24127383546_24648d29ea_c.jpg)
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That's ridiculous, it wasn't that pristine when it left the factory was it? :shocked:
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That's ridiculous, it wasn't that pristine when it left the factory was it? :shocked:
maybe not.
all windows have been fitted, interior is almost complete. Lots of details still to do.
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hey ken I have spotted a slight variation from originality in the underside pic of your car :wink:
there are indeed some variations from stock.
some things you might have noticed:
-G60 front brakes with ducts, you just need bigger brakes
-Golf mk4 rear calipers
-supersprint exhaust collector, OE exhaust manifold was cracked so time to upgrade.
-the OE fuelltank has the heat shield on the tank, mine is now mounted up seperately (late model).
I'll update this thread.
[it was the handbrake cables I noticed :wink:. running to underside of caliper instead of above them/quote]
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hey ken I have spotted a slight variation from originality in the underside pic of your car :wink:
there are indeed some variations from stock.
some things you might have noticed:
-G60 front brakes with ducts, you just need bigger brakes
-Golf mk4 rear calipers
-supersprint exhaust collector, OE exhaust manifold was cracked so time to upgrade.
-the OE fuelltank has the heat shield on the tank, mine is now mounted up seperately (late model).
I'll update this thread.
[it was the handbrake cables I noticed :wink:. running to underside of caliper instead of above them/quote]
well that's normal considering the mk4 calipers
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right side of the interior is pretty much done. Tomorow i'll continue on the left side.
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phone pic, so not the best quality. The interior is done, and for the first time today she drove a few yards under her own power.
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I did some more details today:
Windshield wipers:
Got the arms back from sandblasting and powdercoating, fitted with new bosch blades, new OE nuts and washers. Finished of with new OE caps.
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And tons more stuff...
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had the back of the rearbench redone in Ghent:
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Electric recaro's with custom upholstery will follow.
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took some pictures, did some small jobs today. Should be fully driveable by next week.
arrow straight:
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boot:
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interior pics:
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more engine pics:
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Beyond words how great this GTI is. I'm going to re-read the whole topic soon as I've just picked up a Golf GTI 16V myself which needs a full restoration. There's a couple of things I want to do that you've done, like fitting an engine under tray and other small, awesome touches.
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Doing final checks, 99% ready for road testing
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incredible :shocked:
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Tyres look like they need a clean :laugh:
Simply stunning work though :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Tyres look like they need a clean :laugh:
Simply stunning work though :cool: :cool: :cool:
Tyres need replacing, i've left the car on this set for storage.
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I drove it for the first time yesterday. I didn't make a big deal out of it, didn't tell anyone I was going to. I was working on the vento, and I needed to get it out of the garage. It always start on the key, no fuss, just turn and go. So I decided to drive for a few hundred meters. And it did fine, needs alignment and new brake mastercylinder, and that's it.
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have been working on and off on this car, some of the changes I made in the last months:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McRk_HzoxL8
it goes down the street at this point, all is fine apart from the brakes, they were spongy...I then replaced the master cylinder and since then it's fine. That's the sort of stuff you get wen you shelf stuff for 5 years I guess.
I made wiringloom for my recaro's with some high quality OEM connectors:
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fitted the custom recaro's:
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fitted new tyres on the steelies:
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How she sits right now:
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I will be finishing it hopefully before new year, can't get a hold of some fresh side moldings...
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got my new wheels:
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some pics:
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difficult to see on a white car but i'll try to explain what going on in these 2 pics, first pic is how to paint looks at the start...this is how it was painted, it's hazy because of the orange peel, it has swirls, there's dust in the paint etc etc...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2852/34016096655_112db69326_o.jpg)
In this pic you can see the reflection alot clearer, sharper. This is the result after I removed the small dust particles, orange peel and polished the paint in 2 steps and added wax.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2888/34016095955_9cb5071f1b_o.jpg)
Products I used:
-3M: Trizact sanding discs: P1500, P3000, P6000 + water
-Menzerna polish: FG400, IP2100
-Polishing pads: Scholl concepts purple and orange pad
-Polisher: DAP900 Pro v2
-Wax: Swisswax Onyx + cleaner fluid
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Your car is amazing; your attention to detail is phenomenal. I love this project. :smiley:
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Swapped the windows in the doors for new ones recently and solved tons of small issues allready, now I need to study for an exam for a week and on saturday they will come and pick it up to go to the bodyshop one more time. After that we've got alot off work to do again on mechanical side of it...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2812/34151276971_d15c4f61a5_o.jpg)
So what needs to be done besides some additional body work?
-Front brake caliper refuses to be bled -> orderd 2 new calipers
-steering rack has to much play in it -> orderd a new one
-gearbox crunches in 2nd -> need to have it rebuild after the bodywork, and there's a small oil leak between engine and gearbox
-exhaust collector leaks -> orderd a new one
-at the time I reused the old injectors, the engine runs fine, we'll be replacing them anyway...even the cold start injector...why? 30 year old injectors are probably junk.
-replacing CIS lines with stainless lines
-replacing fuelpump lines with new OEM ones
-replacing the fuel pressure accumulator
-fan wiring needs to be redone
After that, i'll continue polishing it, test drive it, improve if necessary...
Today the new steeringrack arrived:
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Hi Ken, where did you source your new quarter light windows from? I can't find a right hand side one anywhere.
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Hi Ken, where did you source your new quarter light windows from? I can't find a right hand side one anywhere.
vw heritage
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First time in 6 years it needed gas.
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First time in 6 years it needed gas.
It looks great and totally original; as if it has just left the factory - only better. Fantastic!
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Now that's economy for you... Looks great, become a motivational inspiration for my own GTI, although not to this scale sadly.