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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: kraM on 16 February 2010, 20:26

Title: Local 16v MK1 owner (Maidenhead) required...
Post by: kraM on 16 February 2010, 20:26: Hi

I am in the process of plonking my 16v KR lump into my MK1 (MK2 had a disagreement with a tree :cry:), because my 1600 GTi, although quick :evil:, is a nightmare on long distances :angry:.

But I have made some rather unusual mods to the engine bay :nerd:, and would really appriciate having a look under someones bonnet who has already crossed that bridge, before I do and start crying :rolleyes:.

There is no rush, as the car is SORN'D and living in the garage, awaiting simple things, like seats...

Thank you

kraM
Title: Re: Local 16v MK1 owner (Maidenhead) required...
Post by: JamesW on 17 February 2010, 08:14: Have a word with rubjonny his is in Bracknell & know all this is to know about 16v's.
Title: Re: Local 16v MK1 owner (Maidenhead) required...
Post by: rubjonny on 17 February 2010, 09:43: aye I'm in bracknell, what you after?
modded early 16v airbox lower half:
(http://vwtech.no-ip.info/images/golf/cabby25.jpg)

MK2 servo, tank + 16v MC, ABF dizzy cap, dizzy rotated 180 degrees:
(http://vwtech.no-ip.info/images/golf/cabby41.jpg)

overview:
(http://vwtech.no-ip.info/images/golf/cabby27.jpg)
Title: Re: Local 16v MK1 owner (Maidenhead) required...
Post by: kraM on 17 February 2010, 22:22: Rubjonny,

Very pretty, I think I'll have to get mine taxed, then bring it over to you, as it would make life easier with them side by side.

I assume this is the cab you were building when I brought that flange (oo-er) from you last summer? Did you find out what was wrong with the brakes?

kraM
Title: Re: Local 16v MK1 owner (Maidenhead) required...
Post by: rubjonny on 18 February 2010, 10:59: yes indeed! the problem was I fitted the brake servo non-return valve the wrong way round, so no servo assistance :grin:
Title: Re: Local 16v MK1 owner (Maidenhead) required...
Post by: kraM on 19 February 2010, 20:09: How long did you pull your hair out for before you discovered it?
Title: Re: Local 16v MK1 owner (Maidenhead) required...
Post by: rubjonny on 22 February 2010, 10:13: had a eureka moment that evening after you left! flipped it over in the pissing rain after i checked the correct way to fit it on my MK2 :)