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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 gallery => Topic started by: Mcwill on 10 September 2013, 21:13
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Posted bits and bobs on here, but wanted to share what I been doing to my golf. First things first see if I can upload a pic of the
car.http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps87d1b7ee.jpg.html?sort=2&o=3
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(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps87d1b7ee.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps87d1b7ee.jpg.html)
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Thanks for that mate, how do I get them to come up like that off photobucket?
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copy the bottom link [img]
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Nope it's not happening :angry: I searched on here how to upload pics but my pictures are displayed differently to how they are on here, if that makes sense? When I go on the pic it only comes up with the option to copy and a few other things :undecided:. Could it be because its on I-pad?
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on my iphone i go to info (i) then click bottom link this then says `copied` and you then paste that on here :;):
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Rite think mite of cracked it, we'll the wife has. Try again
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yah!! looks sweet, needs some bbs rm012`s in gold imo :;): :whistle:
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Haha maybe in a few months mate, money is a bit short at the min as I have been splashing out on the old girl.
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So I picked the car up locally to me a few months ago, the bloke was asking for 1600 for it and after a bit of haggling got it for 1400. Bit of an impulse buy really but was sick of the diesel mondao that was my dads before I got it :cool:
Anyway the car is an 8v and has covered 167k. It's going to be used as my everyday car as I also have a wkend car that only comes out on sunny days :nerd:
So started doing a few bits and bobs to her.
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So a fews bits of rust I could see and could have a go at grinding filling and spraying.
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So got to work with the drimmel and a spot of filling
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The end result? Not great but tidys it up a bit.
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Not alot of rust to sort out then?
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There is more to come :cry:
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So after I had done my bits of bodywork decided it would probably be a good idea to take it down the body shop, let them take off bumpers and see what is lerking underneath and also there was a dint in the roof and side panel that I wanted sorting they were also going to wax oil the underneath for me.
So went and spoke with the guy who would be doing the job and got it booked in for a month down the line.
Meantime I thought I would give them a head start and take out some of the interiour.
And 1 hour later :grin:
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After taking out all the internals of the old girl I noticed there were a couple more rust spots
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Back drivers side window
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Floor
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So fast forward a month I take a trip down to the bodyshop see how she's looking. :sick:
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Well it turned out car needed new bonnet two new wings two new rear arches and and lots of other bits of plate making up and welding in.
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A week later went back down to see how things were progressing.
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Work coming along nicely good to see the rust starting to get removed.
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looks good :wink:
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Couple of wks later called in again. Progress pics.
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Not that much more work needed before she will be ready for paint.
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I`m guessing next update it will be in paint lol
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Was due to pic the car up on the Monday so was down at the bodyshop on Thursday Friday and the sat just to see it all coming together.
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These were the last pics before paint.
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Went down on the sat and was only ment to be new bonnet to fit but when I got down there.
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He was not happy with colour match so he rubbed the doors down and did them to :laugh:
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Monday came and car was ready to pic up and bring home. Here she is sat on my drive.
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So with most of the outside bodywork done thought I would make a start on the inside so out with the front seats.
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Next was to give the inside a going over with a wire brush attachment on the drill, only a couple of little surface rust spots.
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Then went crazy with the zink spray, that stuff gets everywhere.
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Then some undercoat.
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That was it for that day.
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Up early and keen to get cracked on, also took delivery of my new bumper. :smiley:
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Spent most the morning cleaning the over spray off the inside of the car, oops.
Did not want to repeat so made sure I covered everything.
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Next was the oak green spray followed by a clear lacquer.
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Was pleased with the way it's come out.
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That was another day over and was keen to keep pushing forward. Used b!tchumin in the footwells but dint get pics then started putting down some soundproofing in footwells.
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The finished look :smiley:
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Dint seem to get much done crappy weather and had sore knees and arse cheeks from spending the last couple of days in my car.
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And that brings us upto today :grin: so this mornings list of things to do.
Fit new aerial.
Remove stereo
Fit new door leavers
Fit new washer jets
Fit new boot struts
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First job fit new boot struts, easy joy not sticking anymore.
Next was the washer jets
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Then it was the door handles now this was not as easy but got there. And also found out why the passenger door struggles to close.
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Then it was time to fit new aerial :shocked: now this was a pain in the arse, first job was to take out stereo and the new keys that I ordered to take it out with dint work so had to try a different approach.
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Tryed to run the aerial wire along the floor of the car as I dint want to disturb the roof lining as its in mint condition but wouldn't reach :undecided: so had to run it under the roof lining. After lots of pushing and shoving I got it in place with no damage :laugh:
While doing the door handles I noticed how battered the drivers door card is from water leaking in so tryed a bit of a quick fix with wood glue and clamps
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Last job of the day was going to be drill the roof and bolt the new aerial in place but the weather put an end to that. So that's were we are at the moment, will be keeping up to date as I go along now.
Thanks for looking.
Pic of me new steering wheel but not keen.
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looks lovely
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Yeah I really like the look but its to big for me, got a new one on its way :wink:
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Yeah I really like the look but its to big for me, got a new one on its way :wink:
what do you mean its to big for you?
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It's a 15" one. Bit of an impulse buy of ebay. Looks nice though and is in mint condition.
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i mean`t the car not the steering wheel lol
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Haha oh rite, thanks bud :smiley:
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Bit of an update with today's efforts.
First job was to spray the dash speedo surround.
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After.
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Not a brill job but don't think I rubbed it down enough before spraying.
Pic of the door handle I fitted yesterday.
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Next job was to Finnish off fitting the arial. Turns out it had a bee sting arial fitted at some point in its life, I assume from factory but somebody thought a wing arial would look better :shocked:
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This turned up in the post
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Boot seal, it did not have one and there was a bit of a puddle in the boot with all the rain we've been having, 20mins later sorted :smiley:
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Thought I would give the seat belts a bit of a wash as they were looking a bit grubby with all the work that's been going on. Bit of a makeshift drying method :cool:
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Got a leak on the drivers side door because of a fooked outer window scrapper. Well I think that's what it's called, if anybody could confirm? :huh:
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Last job of the day was to give the car a wash and a couple of coats of wax. Few pics
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Going away tomorrow so no progress is going to be made over next couple of days. Going to santpod
So will get a few pics up of the day when I get back. Thanks for looking.
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Hi mate, enjoying this thread, suprising how many little jobs you find, fix one thing then another needs doing!!! keep up the good work!!!
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I like projects like this, I'll be sure to keep an eye on it!
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Well we set off yesterday for are hundred mile journey to stop the nite at Peterborough ready for today's run down to santpod.
Pic before we set off
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Got up this morning and weather was not great had been pissing it down all day so was very wet. Got there and they were drying the track out for about 4 hours :tongue:
Anyway finally got running and was a good day.
Few pics of the day
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Couple of guys flying the flag for the old school vw's
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On the strip
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And my favourite pics of the day :grin:
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What these 2 pics don't show is the GTR pissing all over me half way down the track :whistle:
Did 3 runs in total the best one being 13.6 at 103mph. Not bad did not really no what to expect.
Anyway next post will be vw related :rolleyes:
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hey macwill we all know what you look like now. you just polished that car to darn much lol.
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hey macwill we all know what you look like now. you just polished that car to darn much lol.
Haha yeah sorry about that.
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While I was away had a couple of deliveries.
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So today's jobs are.
Fit new steering wheel
Fit seats back in ready for work tomorrow :sad:
Fit new seal on one of rear lights as it seems to have a bit of a leak
Loosely put dash back together
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So all today's jobs done. Took the old girl for a spin and its such good fun to drive although its not fast it feels fast and I'm loving the new steering wheel feels great has to be up there with my best buy yet, that and the gear knob.
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New heater controls needed a bit of filing to make them fit and they haven't got the best of finishes on them but think they look ok.
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Got a few more bits on order that should be here over next couple of days.
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Just got back from work and the old girl seems to of developed a water leak :cry: not sure where about its coming from but its somewhere at the back.
Got tomorrow off so will jack her up and have a closer look,hopefully will be something that's a quick fix.
Got a few other little jobs I won't mind getting done on her :smiley:
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Had a closer look at the water leak this morning and this seems to be where it's coming from.
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Not sure if that's where the water pump is? Any feedback would be good guys.
Few new bits been deliverd over last couple of days.
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Today was hoping to fit the new bonnet struts, door latches and dash bulbs, well that dint happen :rolleyes:
So after taking the wheel off to inspect the water leak I noticed the bodyshop had not oil sealed the inside of the wings as much as I would have liked.
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So off to the shop I went.
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So jacked the car up on one side and sat on axel stand then jacked other side up and, oh crap.
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Rusty jacking point, now don't judge me but just a bit of a quick fix.
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After my bit of filling I started wax oiling and undercoating. Was really pleased with the finished result got in every nook and cranny :cool:
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After a full day off undersealing and wax oiling the old girl I tryed to fit the bonnet gas struts but dint really go that well :sad: going to attempt them again tomorrow.
Was wondering if I should buy myself a mig welder to sort the new hole in the floor out. Not done any welding before but have always wanted to give it a try but haven't got a clue on what welder to buy. If anybody could give me any advice on what I should be looking at getting, that would be great :smiley:
Seen some on ebay for 100 odd pounds but not sure if they would be crap.
Please feel free to comment.
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It's worth buying the best you can afford, I personally have a murex welder which I bought approx 15 years ago and still as good as it was then.
Don't bother with gas less, but remember you need bottle and regulator, don't bother with the small bottles either
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How much do you think I could pick up a half decent one for?
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Update from Thursday.
Thursday morning took deliver of outer window scraper and what a load of crap! The bloke who had sent it had folded it in half :shocked: and it was badly perished and to short. Ebay :rolleyes:
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Dint look to bad after a bit of cut and shut with the old one
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Next job was to sort the bonnet struts out.
Had really been struggling the nite before to get the nut onto the bolt end through the bonnet because you could not get two fingers through the hole. Hope pic gives a better explanation.
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Anyway after much thought had the idea of sticking the nut to my finger with silicon then putting finger through hole and pushing it against the bolt while tightening. Genius :wink:
The other side I just tapped it.
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Pleased with end result
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Next was to fit the new door latches, easy job and tidys it up a bit.
Broken one before.
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After
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That's about all I got done. Next free day ill Have on her will be Monday so will update then.
Thanks for looking.
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Bit of an update, fitted some plastic to the inside of the doors. Somebody had previously fitted some but had a bit of a mess with white silicon. Couple pics.
Before
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After
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New door striker pins turned up yesterday.
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Doors shut a lot nicer now, also got some led bulbs for the clocks. Thought I would paint the needles while I had them out.
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Got a bit of bad news yesterday, had two lads that were going to do a 2l 16v conversion for me but its all fallen through so got to start trying to find somewhere again :angry: will be worth it in the end.
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After talking to a few people over the last couple of days I have got an engine and wiring loom sorted and a garage willing to fit it, just waiting on a price to fit :huh: So hopefully can get things moving along now.
Also ordered some new bits other day.
Full set of jbl speakers
New kenwood stereo
Full set of pi shocks and springs
:smiley:
Thanks for looking, feel free to comment.
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Water pump is directly under the alternator bolted to the front of the block. The alternator belt runs round the crank pulley, water pump pulley and alternator. Should help you spot it.
I bought this welder http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/010110125 (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/010110125) earlier in the year. I'd stay away as the minimum power is a shade too high for bodywork and it burns through easily.
I've also owned this http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/mig-90en-no-gas-mig-welder (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/mig-90en-no-gas-mig-welder) which was much better for thin steel but spend more money if you can.
Auto dark helmet isnt essential but it REALLY helps :)
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Thanks for that mole.
Bit of an update of the last couple days.
Yesterday noticed that the front plastic arch had come adrift a bit :angry: turned out the front wheel had cought the front wing and bent it up and bust one of the rivets off :cry: sorted it out today bent back and fastend again. Hopefully when new susspention comes it will be a bit stiffer and won't be a recurring thing :undecided:
Up today after 3hours sleep off a nite shift and off to Grimsby to get my new 2l 16v engine :laugh:
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Not the cleanest looking but will hopefully look better with a bit of tlc. Come with all bits needed to do conversion just got to wait on the price from garage, should find out tomorrow.
New wiper blades fitted today.
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Also removed bits of dash trim ready for spraying.
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Thanks for looking :smiley:
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Well got the price on getting the engine fitted today and was a good deal so the garage is stripping and rebuilding the engine :smiley:
Dropped it off today, looking forward to getting it fitted.
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12 hour shift at work today then to the gym then home, about 6 miles away from home and boom masses of steam, crap! Water pump had imploded on its self.
Got the wife to come out to me with loads of bottles of water but as soon as I put it in it came out again, so rang my mate to come out and tow me. The joys of running old cars.
Pic of her on road side
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Had a bit of an update to day from Scott(the bloke who is fitting and rebuilding my engine) engine is stripped down and the head has been sent off to be skimmed and some others bits and bobs done to it. So tomorrow ill be going down there to clean and spray the block.
Today changed the blue LEDs in the dash for white ones as it was really dull in blue, also sprayed a few dash bits in gloss black. Will be pleased to get her back on the road.
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Down at the garage yesterday to give my engine a bit of a clean, was really covered in crap.
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Give it a going over with degreaser and a jet wash then resprayed in silver, forgot to get pic :tongue:
Took delivery of my new susspention today, 60mm pi.
Getting a good collection of bits just need to fit them haha
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Feel free to comment :smiley:
Thanks
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Started fitting susspention today, got rears done and one side on the front but something not rite on front as its making a noise when turning the wheel.
Also fitted new bottom arm and tryed to fit track rod end but could not get to budge so will try again tomorrow.
Few before and after pics, front has already been dropped so not much difference.
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Bit of an update of how today went, realised what I had done wrong yesterday on the front so put it rite and started on the other side.
It was a total pain in the arse the shock and spring went on ok but the new bottom arm dint seem to fit as well as the other side and some off the bolts were tight as hell as one of my spanners found out :sad:
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Car is getting picked up tomorrow morning and going to garage to start engine conversion. Can't wait to get it sorted :laugh:
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Car has just been picked up :cry: sad to see it go but will be worth it :cool:
Soon as I pulled the car down the drive, bang! Front wheel caught on the wheel arch. Really going to have to get it sorted. Tempted to buy a arch rolling kit and have a go at doing it myself??
Few pics of her on her way.
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Feel free to comment :smiley:
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Looking good mate. Defo need to roll your arches! I envy you driving a mk2.
2.0 16v is a much better engine than the 1.8 16v if you ask me. Feel a lot torquer. Having said that I've only driven a mk2 1.8 and a mk3 2.0 (both 16v) and I know what I preferred. How long until you get it back? Are you planning on doing anything to improve the 2.0? Cams?
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Thanks for the comment Ian, mine is just an 8v so should notice a big difference. Going to keep it as is for a bit then maybe see about cams and map?
Not sure how long until I get it back, engine is in the process of getting rebuilt. Maybe 2-3wks?? We will see.
Regards arches, i am thinking of buying an arch roller off ebay and doing it myself. Looks easy enough to do on YouTube.
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Bit of an update,the wife got me a few bits for my birthday :rolleyes: some new crystle fog lights and a single grill and light eyebrow.
So today i set about priming the light eyebrow and priming and spraying the red pin stripe into the front grill.
Before
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During
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After
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Pleased with the end result, now all I need is the car :grin:
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Time for a update. Had a few pics sent today from the garage that are doing engine convertion. Really pleased with the job they are doing so far, top lads really taking time and doing bits bobs that I dint think they would do.
Pics they sent.
Bit of welding they have done under the air box
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsd131acb8.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsd131acb8.jpg.html)
Some welding needed here
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps611e89f6.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps611e89f6.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsfd254cc0.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsfd254cc0.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsaa0839ce.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsaa0839ce.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsb54b6a57.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsb54b6a57.jpg.html)
They then cleaned up the engine bay and gave it a bit of a spray to tidy it up.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps41f01382.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps41f01382.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps4034425a.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps4034425a.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsd61f22e6.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsd61f22e6.jpg.html)
They also sprayed the inlet manifold.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps8a1c62d5.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps8a1c62d5.jpg.html)
Like I said think they are doing a really good job :smiley:
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Been down to the garage today to paint clean up a few bits.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps3099818a.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps3099818a.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps19b4b023.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps19b4b023.jpg.html)
So gave the gear box a good clean and also had a look at what they had been doing to the engine. After cleaning gearbox gave it a spray.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsde8ca2b1.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsde8ca2b1.jpg.html)
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Also gave this a paint
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps85a0af5e.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps85a0af5e.jpg.html)
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Was really happy with how the engine is looking the guys have done a good job and and it's looking mint. The pics don't show how nice it looks in the flesh.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsc4e9a18a.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsc4e9a18a.jpg.html)
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(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps2f370852.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps2f370852.jpg.html)
Think there hoping to get it in the car on Monday.
Feel free to comment or ask any questions guys.
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Had my new air filter deliverd today, looks good value for money.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpse2f21102.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpse2f21102.jpg.html)
Feel free to comment.
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I really like the inlet manifold but i think you need a decent air filter ive seen that one on ebay and was looking to buy but only for pipework nice pipeaccross or KnN will go nicely on there nicely but its all looking good mate i wannt do my inlet now :cool:
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Thanks bud, like you say, I have mainly got it for the pipe work as the abf box is to big for the mk2 engine bay. Will probably change it at a later date.
The inlet manifold looks better in the flesh, really pleased with it.
Time for you to get the spray cans out? :tongue:
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And me. I left my engine in the garden for a year and all the paints flaking off the block.
Really wish I d painted it when I had the chance.
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Yeh and get the inlet off lol.
With engine in place not sure how big a job it is but being at the front got to be fairly easy surely.
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Don't think it's a big job to get inlet off.
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Il have a go when i have a free weekend :rolleyes:
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Been down the garage today to take them the air filter, doesn't fit :sad: there going to try and modify it to make it fit.
Engine is in and running but needs a bit of tweaking, timing needs setting up and the wrong distributer rotary arm was sent so waiting for a we one.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps8598137e.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps8598137e.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps22525b4c.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps22525b4c.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps53e335bc.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps53e335bc.jpg.html)
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Comments welcome guys.
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Small update, car is up and running just waiting on a couple of finishing bits.
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(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps0c93c376.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps0c93c376.jpg.html)
Thanks for looking :smiley:
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Been looking on eBay last few wks at rear tailgates on the off chance anything decent comes up and it did but I missed it as I was at work so I messaged the guy and he was willing to take his starting bid of £25 :smiley: the bloke was only 15 miles down the road and when I got there I was more then happy with it, it's mint condition and came with gas struts, spoiler, lock etc £25 is a rite bargain.
I'm removing the rear wiper and wash jet so started stripping it today and got it all stripped apart from the window :angry: could not get it to pop out, might let the bodyshop do it when they spray it.
Pic before strip
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsf94971f9.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsf94971f9.jpg.html)
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Bit of an update.
Still not got the car back yet cos garage had a few problems getting a few parts for it, then when they did get it all running spot on they had a problem with the susspention I had fitted :sad: to low on the front and the splitter scrapes on the floor when you go over 25mph!
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsdc3d99e0.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsdc3d99e0.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps5d0b4b1f.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps5d0b4b1f.jpg.html)
So I have got some new 40mm springs for the front.
In the mean time I have got myself some g60 brakes
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps9e74bf35.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps9e74bf35.jpg.html)
They look better in this pic then they really are, paint is a bit rough. So
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsd76e3e05.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsd76e3e05.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps628c3dd3.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps628c3dd3.jpg.html)
Also got the tailgate booked in for re spray at start of next month.
Comments welcome
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Got the susspention sorted but have a new problem now :cry: car wont start, guys at the garage are saying its the ecu that has failed so hunted hi and low to pick one up and the only one I could find with the rite code was from Poland, well it came today and is a different code to what it was advertised as. For f@&k sake. Its really trying me at the moment and I'm not enjoying being a vw owner :cry:
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Got my callipers and carriers finished off to day also took delivery of my braided hoses :smiley:
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsc5fb8ad5.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsc5fb8ad5.jpg.html)
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Santa came again today :smiley:
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Got her back tonite :smiley: well chuffed. The garage started to do the brakes but I dint get new front hubs so could not fit the g60 front brakes, they fitted the braided hoses and rear discs and pads. So I'm on the hunt for the rite front hubs now.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps5015f2a6.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps5015f2a6.jpg.html)
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Took the car down down to a local exhaust fabricator yesterday got a stainless system built up, twin 3" tailpipe. Picked it up today and sounds really good.
Now the bad bit, noticed since getting the car back from having the abf engine fitted the bonnet has been struggling to close. Turns out this is because the engine sits a lot higher and the bonnet catches on the top of the engine. So the last few days that I have pushing down on the bonnet with some force has resulted in it creasing :cry: can't believe it, to say am gutted is an understatement. All the money I spent on getting the body work done and I have just gone and put a big crease down my brand new bonnet :embarrassed: took it down to bodyshop today and its going to be £150 o get sorted, great more money.
Few pics of the exhaust
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps889ee230.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps889ee230.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps727295d8.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps727295d8.jpg.html)
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Fitted new 160mph clocks and stereo yesterday clocks look great but the speedo needle seems to bounce up and down every now and again?
Today started to fit the carpets and other interior parts in, very time consuming think I'm about half way there.
Really loving the golf now I have her back again. Hoping to get lots of bits done to her over the crimbo hols.
Carpets going in
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New stereo,crap pic
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An awesome buiild dude and such a fun little car i hope u keep enjoying it and all those little touches make it your own :) nice one
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Thanks bud :smiley:
Wife has got me these for crimbo :cool:
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Had a full day working on the golf today. Got all the interiour back in at last, took me couple of hours to take out and couple of days to put back in :undecided: got a few clips and bits and bobs left over :grin: Had a problem with the rear drivers side seat belt, seems to of locked its self :angry: so will be looking to pick one up from somewhere.
Also put all the new jbl speakers in, really good sound, not set it all up yet but very loud and clear.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsc26ca377.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsc26ca377.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps52ced6e5.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps52ced6e5.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps0ca7cd9c.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps0ca7cd9c.jpg.html)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsf256b209.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsf256b209.jpg.html)
Thanks for looking feel free to comment.
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Got a few bits done today, to start off it was time for a bit of a face lift for the old girl.
Before
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsdd1504ff.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsdd1504ff.jpg.html)
Really like the clear headlights I no there not to everybody's taste.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps042b9015.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps042b9015.jpg.html)
The grill was a pain to get on and did not fit far enough back near the lights so had to use good old tie wraps :smiley:
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsda074305.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsda074305.jpg.html)
Next was to change the wing bolts for some nice shiny ones.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps4bae3500.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps4bae3500.jpg.html)
Also changed the front indicators for some led ones. Was not sure about them at first but now there on I like the look of them. I have also got some new fog lights and new front bumper but bumper is waiting to be painted.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpsac296664.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpsac296664.jpg.html)
Next was to change the gear link for a weighted one
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Before
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After
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Couple of the car
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Thanks for looking
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Awsome work mate and a lovely mk2 you have which is my favorite color in the mk2 and being a 3 door 16v makes it even better,looking really nice mate keep up the good work :wink:
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Thanks bud
Got the g60 front brakes fitted today at the garage they had to use 5mm spaces to make the wheels fit. Will get the pics up at a later date.
Got a dubwiser gear selector other day, it was dull as hell when I got it.
Bit of elbow grease :grin:
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps0016a3d6.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps0016a3d6.jpg.html)
Today while doing a bit of shopping sore a very poor colour match :lipsrsealed:
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Couple of hours on the car today, replaced the drivers seat cover.
Looking a bit sorry for its self
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Tryed taking it off with out removing the seat but was proving to a pain in my arse so admitted defeat and removed it
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After a bit of fiddling with the metal rods and looks loads better
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zpse194f8b1.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zpse194f8b1.jpg.html)
And back in the car
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Also put some new matts in
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Give the car a clean today, beeding pic
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Thanks for looking, feel free to comment :smiley:
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how you finding the power increase? was it more or less than what you were expecting?
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Hi bud, still running it in at the mo so not give it rock all but have booted it a few times. Was not sure what to expect but there is noticeably more power. I wouldn't say it's fast but I have been driving the exige s for the last few months so it's bound to feel slow. If anything it makes me want to whack a turbo on it :evil:
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Got the tailgate back from the bodyshop today and the guys have done a good job. Resprayed and the wiper and washer jet removed.
Before
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After
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I ve been waiting fir a while to see if the brakes would fit under the Ra s. Good stuff!
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I ve been waiting fir a while to see if the brakes would fit under the Ra s. Good stuff!
With 5mm spacers its got about 2mm clearance.
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Got the car booked back in bodyshop to get the crease taken out the bonnet :angry: at the same time they are spraying a new front bumper I have taken down there and a small dent in at the bottom of the passenger door.
Waiting on new number plates to come before fitting the new tailgate.
The plates at the min are the pressed metal ones and have screw holes in them and they are a bit bent so just going for normal plastic ones.
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Had a day on the car today, tryed to change the oil but failed. Couldn't get the sump plug off :angry: low cars are good but can be pain in the arse to work on, going to have to take down garage and get it on the ramps.
On the plus side number plates turned up. Got the boot all built up.
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Got the old boot off and the new one on but still got the number plate lights to wire up, ran out of daylight.
Also still got the rear spoiler to put on.
Old one
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps3ef4df77.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps3ef4df77.jpg.html)
Bootless
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Will get some pics of the new one on the car tomorrow.
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New tailgate fitted
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Need to get the spoiler on, as the tailgate is not off a gti I'm going to have to stick it on :undecided:
Also got this fitted today
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Thanks for looking feel free to comment :smiley:
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No real progress at mo, got the car booked in next wk for new steering pump. Got some new rear lights on order as mine broke on the inside where the bolts are.
Also got some more pics of when got the g60 brakes fitted.
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Had a mess about with the centre counsel today. Well pleased with the end result :smiley:
After taking it out the car and giving it a bath :wink:
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After a bit of cutting
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Had to find a new place for the window switches, not seen them there before think they look ok.
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Cut out a temp plate out before starting on the real thing.
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Also fitted a new cigarette lighter to the side. Think it looks good just need them wiring in now.
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Me and the wife's baby is due in the next few wks, she got the baby a little present off the net.
I love it :smiley:
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Had the car in bodyshop last couple of days. Getting crease taken out bonnet new front bumper fitted and a few other little bits sorted.
Got the wiring for the new fog lights sorted while the bumper was off.
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Dint in door removed
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Crease in bonnet done and Rome made for clearance for engine
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Sunroof dint get sprayed when rest of the car did also the rear dident so there getting sorted. Also pic of new bumper.
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Thanks for looking guys
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Got the car back and well pleased, starting look really mint.
Had a bit of a problem with rear badge, he melted it :cry: opps
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Had a bit of a tinker with the car today, fitted some new door seals and had a temp fit of my new rear lights, just waiting on bulbs now.
Took a couple of pics.
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Looks really smart that. God I love MK2's. By far the best looking golf made!
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Thanks bud its really looking the part now, just need some new wheels.
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What you going for? :-)
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I really had my hart set on these but they sold before I got chance to get them, gutted :cry:
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Looks good mate. Personally think the headlights / grill / indicator selection on the front lets it down a little, but each to their own.
The garage should really have sorted that bonnet FOC too I reckon, how had they not checked clearances?! Anyway, all done now eh :)
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I no the lights/grill are not to everyone's taste but i like the crystal light look.
The garage did a lot of good work on the car and I didn't want to kick up a fuss and maybe spoil a good relationship for the future. All sorted now :smiley:
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Had a couple of bits turn up today.
New low entry trolley jack cos since lowering the car been struggling to get mine under.
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Stainless manifold
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Had these lights for a while but been waiting on the led bulbs turning up.
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After fitting one side with lights on.
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And both on.
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I no the lights I had on are desirable but one of the bots was broken off on one and it was letting water in.
I like the new ones, I no there just cheap after market ones but think they suit the car.
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Look better on mate although I do prefer OEM. Lovely mk2 :)
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I really like those rear lights! :cool:
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Thanks guys.
Got myself new speedo cable today. £11 bargain :smiley:
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Got the gti badge back on today
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Heat wrapped the manifold today, was going to try changing myself but after removing a few bolts it stared pissing it down and I slowly lost the will to live so its booked into the garage for Monday :smiley:
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Also removed all the wheels to give them a bit of a freshen up.
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Got them cleaned and rubbed down, will spray them tomorrow all being well.
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Got the wheels all taped up yesterday and primer and first few coats of paint on.
Finished them off today.
Look ok just wanted to tidy them up. Planning on getting some new ones for summer.
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good work. Looks very tidy :smiley:
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Thanks mr blue its getting there.
I think some g60 arches and new wheels would make a massive difference.
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Well wheels painted and on
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Them gave her a clean and polish
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Looking nice and tidy. :cool:
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Thanks bud :smiley:
Insurance renewal today and was really pleased with the outcome.
All mods listed, engine, body, lights, brakes, suspension the lot and my 25 year old wife on the policy £430 fully comp :grin: very happy
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Haven't posted for a while, car has been in garage getting stainless manifold fitted, dident fit so needed chopping and making fit.
Sounds really good almost like its angry :evil:
So after much looking at other golfs on net I decided mine was missing something :undecided:
So I have removed the single grill and the led indicators.
Also fitted some g60 arches and at the same time totally rolled the arches. Pleased with the end result.
Car is screaming out for some new wheels, I'm thinking 16" bbs reps?
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/image_zps66742724.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/image_zps66742724.jpg.html)
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The new g60 rear arches turned up yesterday. Job for the wkend
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So not had much time to get out done to car as I have been banging the hours in at work.
Finally got the vdo clocks fitted really pleased with how they look.
Took the family out today for a trip to the seaside, longest drive I have done yet in the golf and surprise surprise all was not well :angry: about the last 5miles of the journey the car started to make a really horrible rattling/banging sound.
So nursed it home and dropped it off at my garage and think it might be gearbox on its way out :cry:
There going to get it up on the ramps tomorrow and have a look.
If it is gearbox think I will get it re built with a longer 4th and 5th gear and get the fly wheel lighted and balanced so not all bad.
Had a few other bits delivered over the last few wks.
Has come up nice with a bit of a polish
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Got this off ebay bit of an impulse buy but think I can make something that will look smart.
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Think I like these? Will tell when I get them fitted.
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Also got new splitter cos mine has seen better days.
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Just need to find time to fit it all now.
Any comment welcome.
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So as thought gearbox is fooked.
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hey macwill. what is that thing in the pic between the air filter pic and the front splitter pic? :huh:
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Hi bud it's one of two wind defectors.
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Bad news whats the plan recon box or secondhand jobbie?
Been there get all cosmetic stuff ready for something like a clutch or gearbox to start playing up?
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Bad news whats the plan recon box or secondhand jobbie?
Been there get all cosmetic stuff ready for something like a clutch or gearbox to start playing up?
Going to change the 8v box for a recon abf box, lightened flywheel, uprated clutch and vibe engine mounts at same time.
Also got to change the gear leaver and mechanism so I've been told.
Anything else to be aware of?
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02A box I'm guessing but just try and get all clutch and rods and sods before taking it on you will be surprised the extra cost of buying bits to make it work right!
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Yeah 02a box mate.
Got one on order along with g60 lightend ballenced flywheel and uprated clutch.
Just need all the other bits now.
Anybody got a last of bits needed?
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Not had chance to update for a while but progress is still being made.
Got some mim spoked alloys, just need a light refurb, et 13 :drool:
Also I seem to have destroyed my abf engine :cry: not good but on the bright side I have just got a seat leon cupra R with a hybrid k04 turbo running 276bhp :evil:
So the golf is going to be a beast.
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So been an age but bit of an update.
Got the g60 rears on
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Also picked up these on gumtree
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Just making some new frames for them, also got some mint door cards and a corrado rear bench, going to get bench and door cards retrimed to match seats if I can find close enough match.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz254/libmc123/imagejpg3_zps059589dd.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/libmc123/media/imagejpg3_zps059589dd.jpg.html)
My little girl seems to approve :grin:
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Spent ages on the wheels polishing the rims and respraying was pleased with the result
Before
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After
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Had loads of work done in engine bay, will let the pics do the talking.
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This was to take the place of the dead abf lump.
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Got some boost pipes made up.
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Picked up a second hand rad
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Built a new 2.5" stainless exhaust to replace the 2.25" system, gone for a 3" rolled out tip also went all out and got the 3" down pipe from trackslags
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No pics of the exhaust tailpipe or wheels fitted but will get some taken and posted up.
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Once the engine was fitted the next thing was to bling it up, haven't got up to date pic of engine as is but its not much different.
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Getting the car remapped in next couple of wks just have to get it booked in.
Talking the Gareth at map tech in brigg and he says 300bhp should be achievable its running around 270bhp at mo with hybrid k04 turbo.
To say the car is fast is understatement, its crazy fast, wheelspin in 3rd gear in dry at 60/70mph :shocked:
300bhp should be fun :smiley:
Will try and keep bit more up to date on here.
Thanks for looking.