hardmonkeys - mk3.5 Cabrio 2.0 8v auto to 2.0 16v manual conversion

[dom]

Just flicked through all this, fair play to you for tackling it by yourself. When are you going to tackle it again?

[hardmonkeys]

I've got time off work on 18th April for 1 1/2 weeks, so hopefully it'll be done then, itching to get started lol

Thanks for looking, it's nice to see someone else appreciates the work put in, 

[lemski]

Ive been waiting for updates since i read this thread.
Theres a vr cabrio around here thats smart as anything

[hardmonkeys]

Oh wow!!    I didn't realise people were interested, that's nice to know, I will be updating it i promise,

[lemski]

Just because we dont comment doesnt mean were not reading and interested bud

[hardmonkeys]

  that's good to know

[unknown]

...bump as its one that inspiring me as well so waiting for updates.
Ive just replaced all the interior in my Mk3 Cabrio with Leather - trying to decide if I replace the mk3 4 spoke steering wheel with the mk3.5 3 spoke leather one - yes I know its supposed to be simple!
Ive also swapped the roof cloth to vinyl so a) temp fix and b) enables mne to dismantle it properlyt to repair the dreaded failed seam.
Now just need to get the BBSs refurbed and then.... and then....
So at some point I will be thinking of the engine so really interested to see how yours goes. Must admit the thoughts of a fried loom worry me but.....research research and watch always applies 

[hardmonkeys]

The fried loom Was my fault, I misplaced a wire, an important one it seems lol.. I'm back on this 19-4-2016, got a few things to do while I'm off(always the way isn't it, you take time off to do one thing, and end up with lots) mot on my Audi and cambelt on my other Golf...it's all go go go.

[hardmonkeys]

Started back on this on Saturday, removed the dash, and started labelling the loom up, just tonight in work, then I'm off until just after Bank Holiday.

Hopefully, by time i go back to work, the engine will be out, loom replaced, engine bay cleaned up and engine degreased...just hope the weather holds out.

Once the engine is out, it can be cleaned up in the garage. I'm looking forward to getting this started..and earning some beers

Many more updates soon no doubt.

[hardmonkeys]

Engine almost out again, few rounded driveshaft bolts that needed wd40'd and left overnight, should be out tomorrow.