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Title: dobby: project mk2 vr6 conversion... 90% done!
Post by: andynorfolk on 10 July 2011, 16:53: so at the end of may i drove down to nottingham to pick up my first ever golf, i have wanted a mk2 golf for years and i couldn't believe when i found a black 3 door with no rust, a fully recon gearbox and 10 months mot and 6 months tax!

on the way home one of the nylon clips on the gear linkage broke and i thought oh god here we go! but we ended up bodging the linkage together with 5 or 6 elastic bands and drove the remaining 120 miles with unable to get into 5th gear, but i was loving it nonetheless :cool:

the oil cooler had given up the ghost so i replaced that along with a tsr performance gear linkage kit i purchased from the bay and also had to get a new tyre as one wasn't holding more than 14psi :lipsrsealed:

then about 2 weeks after i'd had her the engine made a funny rattling and i pulled off a slip road to see what it was... i didn't get a chance to pull over before it jolted and cut out. turns out a crank shaft bearing came loose and seized the whole engine :( so then i was stuck for what to do, do i recon the engine, get a second hand one and take a risk, or do i cut my losses and get another car :undecided:

i quickly got rid of the idea of getting rid of the car cause she'd made such an impression during the journey home (even with 4 gears i couldn't wipe a smile off my face) then i thought if i get a second hand engine it could all happen again and could be a total waste of cash, so i bit the bullet and told the garage to strip it and send it off to be rebuilt.

that's where i am so far, i'm waiting to get it back atm, every single part in the engine has been replaced with new genuine parts shipped over from germany, so it's by no means a second rate job! it's been bored out to 1.9L and i'm also getting a new clutch fitted and all new belts, so it really will be like new! :D

in the last 5 weeks i've been acquiring parts so that when i get her back i get on with everything:

polished audi pepperpots with 5 stud adaptors (20mm spacing)
4 bridgestone potenza tyres 165 50 15 for a nice stretch :P
front splitter, as the current one has a chunk out of it
new undrilled airbox with pipercross panel filter
jom stainless strut brace
fk ak street coilovers
full stainless exhaust system (got from someone down the road breaking one the same as mine for £20!)
and hopefully should have a stainless manifold in the next couple of weeks to release a few more ponies :D

then i need to get the wiring for the headunit sorted, also get new leds in the dash clocks and get the mileage matched up and that'll be it for a while until i can afford a full respray (doubt that'll be before christmas)

so here's a couple of pics of the old gal i've named her dobby :cool:

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20052011525.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/21052011534-1.jpg)

any feed back welcome! :D
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: Wayne on 10 July 2011, 17:10: Looking forward to seeing it with the mods.
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 10 July 2011, 17:13: yeah man, can't wait to get working on it

it's all 100% original so it's a good base :grin:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: F17BAD on 10 July 2011, 17:44: Riding high cowboy

needs some lows really bad, otherwise nice find :smiley:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 10 July 2011, 17:58: coilovers should be delivered tomorrow :laugh:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 July 2011, 12:51: Quote from: andynorfolk on 10 July 2011, 17:58
coilovers should be delivered tomorrow :laugh:

Nice one, what a great looking project. Always great to see early small bumper mk2's :cool:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 13:35: Quote
Nice one, what a great looking project. Always great to see early small bumper mk2's :cool:

thanks man! :grin:

i looked at both big and small bumper ones but i decided i much prefer the retro look of the small bumper :cool:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 July 2011, 13:40: Quote from: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 13:35
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Nice one, what a great looking project. Always great to see early small bumper mk2's :cool:

thanks man! :grin:

i looked at both big and small bumper ones but i decided i much prefer the retro look of the small bumper :cool:

Old skool all the way! :afro: You going to take it to Whitenoise then?
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 13:58: i keep thinking about it, but im the only one of my mates who has any class (they all have saxos and corsas) :sick:

when is it?
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 July 2011, 14:21: Quote from: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 13:58
i keep thinking about it, but im the only one of my mates who has any class (they all have saxos and corsas) :sick:

when is it?

There's a link in my sig... check it out, there's a couple from this site going including me and they are from down your way.
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 14:23: Quote
There's a link in my sig... check it out, there's a couple from this site going including me and they are from down your way.

yeah man i'm a fan on fb, i'm gonna try get my mate to come down there with me, then i'll definately go!

ah sweet, would be good to meet a few fellow dubbers, i love your mk1 mate, tis sexy as foooook :cool:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 July 2011, 14:25: Quote from: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 14:23
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There's a link in my sig... check it out, there's a couple from this site going including me and they are from down your way.

yeah man i'm a fan on fb, i'm gonna try get my mate to come down there with me, then i'll definately go!

ah sweet, would be good to meet a few fellow dubbers, i love your mk1 mate, tis sexy as foooook :cool:

Haha.. it's a long way off sexy as fook in my book but thanks!.... :cool:

Will be bringing it down all being well!
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 14:29: ahaha well if it's not sexy as foook i'd hate to think what mine is :rolleyes:

sweet, is there usually many watercooled vudbs there or is it mostly aircooled?
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 July 2011, 14:47: Quote from: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 14:29
ahaha well if it's not sexy as foook i'd hate to think what mine is :rolleyes:

sweet, is there usually many watercooled vudbs there or is it mostly aircooled?

It's OK, just lots of cosmetics to finish off... yours looks in better nic paint wise!

If you read the thread on my link you'll probably guess i've never been!

It's like Volksfest I believe, a lot of aircooled, pretty much only aircooled in it's early days but they have been encouraging water to come along and I now think that's its pretty much best of both.
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 14:53: fair enough man, love camper vans so it'll be cool to see some nice ones!

i've just been looking through some edition 38 pics, well tempted to buy a new black bonnet for mine as it has a dent in it, then stencil up my current one, reckon it'd look pretty sick for shows and stuff and could always change it back to standard if i went off it

too many ideas running through my head for it all atm, just trying to get main things done first then worry about other stuff afterwards, easier said than done though :rolleyes:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 July 2011, 14:56: Quote from: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 14:53
fair enough man, love camper vans so it'll be cool to see some nice ones!

i've just been looking through some edition 38 pics, well tempted to buy a new black bonnet for mine as it has a dent in it, then stencil up my current one, reckon it'd look pretty sick for shows and stuff and could always change it back to standard if i went off it

too many ideas running through my head for it all atm, just trying to get main things done first then worry about other stuff afterwards, easier said than done though :rolleyes:

Yeah your mind can run wild, if you look at my project page you'll see I have 3 bonnets now... I have a fibreglass Audi quatro style to sort out and i'm currently making an original mint as I can... can't make my mind up which looks best so doing up both so I can swap them at will.
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 14:59: sounds sweet mate :drool:

need to get hold of a stainless manifold first though, found one on ebay for £170 inc postage but i'm trying to see if i can find a second hand one to save a few pennies though first :wink:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 July 2011, 15:21: Quote from: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 14:59
sounds sweet mate :drool:

need to get hold of a stainless manifold first though, found one on ebay for £170 inc postage but i'm trying to see if i can find a second hand one to save a few pennies though first :wink:

Well good luck with your search, if I spot anything i'll post it here. :wink:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 15:26: Quote
Well good luck with your search, if I spot anything i'll post it here. :wink:

sweet cheers mate :grin:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: dubsport on 18 July 2011, 10:30: Quote from: andynorfolk on 12 July 2011, 14:23
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There's a link in my sig... check it out, there's a couple from this site going including me and they are from down your way.

yeah man i'm a fan on fb, i'm gonna try get my mate to come down there with me, then i'll definately go!

ah sweet, would be good to meet a few fellow dubbers, i love your mk1 mate, tis sexy as foooook :cool:

You should go mate! We will all get pissed up and be best mates by the end of the weekend :D mk2 looks good! 8)
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: lemski on 18 July 2011, 11:04: Nice thread. Seems like its gunna b mint when its rebuilt. Bad luck bout engine going though
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 18 July 2011, 17:30: got it back the other day, not allowed to take it over 4.5k for 1000 miles, and not allowed to let it sit and idle, but was told i can drive it normally :)

just a bugger i can't use all the revs, 200 miles down already though :P

only problem i have now is head unit wiring is screwed, plus the oil light will not stop flashing, it's flashed ever since i've had the car, all the oil pressure switches have been changed and the pressure is bang on in both the head and the bottom end, so there's nothing actually wrong with it, i think that the person i bought it off has mucked up the wiring when they put a pb engine in it, as it originally had a kjet.

spoke to a a big auto electrical company today and they said they won't touch it cause of the age... now i'm at a loose end as to what to do! :(

on a brighter note i back to blacked all the trim and fitted my undamaged front splitter, pics to follow when the bloody weather clears up :laugh:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 18 July 2011, 17:35: Quote
You should go mate! We will all get pissed up and be best mates by the end of the weekend :D mk2 looks good! 8)

yeah man me and a few mates are definitely going now, will be good to meet a few faces from off here, btw your bora is lush! :evil:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: dubsport on 18 July 2011, 19:49: Sweet! There is quite a big local club called dubgeneration mate, meet every 2nd and 4th thursday of the month, jolly farmers pub near Tacolneston. Haha cheers, still loads I wanna do to it but but lacking funds!! Still really miss my black 3rd mk2 gti tho!
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 18 July 2011, 20:18: Quote from: dubsport on 18 July 2011, 19:49
Sweet! There is quite a big local club called dubgeneration mate, meet every 2nd and 4th thursday of the month, jolly farmers pub near Tacolneston. Haha cheers, still loads I wanna do to it but but lacking funds!! Still really miss my black 3rd mk2 gti tho!

you serious mate? i live like 3 miles from the jolly farmers! how did i never know about this?!

yeah i'm in love with my mk2 aha got so many parts to fit though! :nerd:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: dubsport on 18 July 2011, 20:58: Yeah bud, true story. Or it might the 1st and 3rd Thursday I can't really remember :afro:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 18 July 2011, 21:05: you usually go to the meets man? when the next one is you should drop me a pm with your number and i'll bring a couple of mates down and see what's crackalacking! :grin:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: dubsport on 18 July 2011, 21:23: Used to go every meet but with new job usually work Thursday nights. There is a meet this Thursday bud but it's my birthday so will be in no state to drive. They start at 7pm bruddah!
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 18 July 2011, 21:26: nice one man! happy birthday in advance fella. i take it you're bringing the bora to whitenoise?
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: dubsport on 18 July 2011, 21:42: Cheers mate! Yeah il be taking it mate, never been to whitenoise before but I hears it's a really good weekend. Can always follow me and my mates down there if ya want as I'm only 3 miles from jolly farmers aswell :)
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 18 July 2011, 21:47: yeah me neither aha sweet mate sounds like a plan, get a little convoy going :cool:
we ain't got tickets yet, gonna get them on the gate :rolleyes:
ah sweet, can't believe i've never seen your bora driving about man, i live in carleton rode, how about you?
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: dubsport on 18 July 2011, 21:59: Live in Shotesham mate! It's near poringland... If ya wanna add me on face book my name is Richard winter, might be better to arrange shizzle on there :afro:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 18 July 2011, 22:00: shotesham isn't 3 miles from the jolly farmers! :P aha

added you man
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: dubsport on 18 July 2011, 22:08: Used to be at the bird in hand pub it's 3 miles from there jolly farmers ain't much further lol. Accepted mate :)
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 18 July 2011, 22:12: ah right nice one, it's a small world! aha good lad, you've had a nice assortment of cars man :smiley:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: dubsport on 18 July 2011, 22:24: Cheers dude, wish I still had all of them but ah well the bora will do for now
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 18 July 2011, 22:31: nah man, i reckon the bora's the nicest, second only to the black mk2 gti 8v of course ;)
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: dubsport on 18 July 2011, 22:33: Yeah the mk2 looked pretty tasty when I had it on BBS RM's with stretched tyres, but sold it and went to thailand for 5 weeks haha
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby'
Post by: andynorfolk on 19 July 2011, 19:22: so i got the car back on friday and immediately fitted my new front splitter as the other one has a big chunk out of it :rolleyes:

then i back to blacked all the trim, and i've given it a good clean today, here's how she looks now :evil:

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/DSCN0601.jpg?t=1311099292)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/DSCN0602.jpg?t=1311099320)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/DSCN0600.jpg?t=1311099338)

parts sitting in my conservatory ready to fit:
stainless 4 - 2 - 1 exhaust manifold and decat
magnex full stainless twin tail pipe exhaust system
fk ak street coilovers
jom aluminium strut brace
polished audi pepperpots with stretched 165 50 15 bridgestone potenza tyres
4x100 - 5x100 25mm adaptors and bolts
sony bluetooth head unit
vibe 450w 2 channel amp
vibe rectangular 600w 6x9s

just need to find someone who can sort the wiring to the oil light and also to the back of the head unit out now and then have to wait until the end of august to do all the mods as that's when i renew my insurance

will get some pictures up of the engine once i've got the bay all cleaned up :smug:

any feedback welcome guys!
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby' new pics page 4!
Post by: Invaderzim on 19 July 2011, 23:09: Looking good :grin:
Be following this one with interest as the mods start apperaing on the car

Regards Scott
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby' new pics page 4!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 July 2011, 14:55: Looking good... going to look even better when you drop it a little. :cool:

Black Golfs FTW! :grin:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby' new pics page 4!
Post by: andynorfolk on 20 July 2011, 17:37: cheers guys, bodywork always looks far better in pictures :smug:

wish it was as good as it looks aha but she'll get there, hoping for a full respray next spring :D

black 3dr ftw!
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby' new pics page 4!
Post by: dubsport on 21 July 2011, 14:35: Quote from: andynorfolk on 20 July 2011, 17:37
cheers guys, bodywork always looks far better in pictures :smug:

wish it was as good as it looks aha but she'll get there, hoping for a full respray next spring :D

black 3dr ftw!

I know someone who has a machine polisher :tongue:

Car is looking good mate, coillies and BBS RM's would be :cool:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby' new pics page 4!
Post by: andynorfolk on 21 July 2011, 17:56: cheers man!

hmm machine polishing sounds like something i don't think i'd ever be bothered to do! :laugh:

it's going on polished audi pepperpots :P
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby' new pics page 4!
Post by: andynorfolk on 11 August 2011, 20:51: bring on the end of the month, getting the friday off work so i'll have a 4 day weekend to really crack on with the old gir! :D

list of things i aim to fit...

coilovers
strut brace
new discs and pads all round
stainless manifold and full stainless exhaust system
5 stud 25mm adaptors
alloys
pressed number plates

bearing in mind i've always had a garage do all the work on my previous cars i'm determined to do all the work myself, should all be fairly simple if i just take my time and be methodical, only thing i'm worried about is the manifold and decat pipe, may have to get a garage to do that as looks like the engine will have to be dropped a bit to get to it :sad:

any tips on fitting any of the stuff mentioned above as i'm going in blind :rolleyes:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby' new pics page 4!
Post by: lemski on 11 August 2011, 20:57: Drop subframe of to do manifold mate. And jack the car up. Do it while ypur swappin frontsuspension. Should be straight forward from there.
Liam
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby' new pics page 4!
Post by: andynorfolk on 11 August 2011, 21:11: i was hoping no-one was gonna say anything like that :undecided:

i wouldn't know where to start dropping the subframe and don't wanna mess anything up as i'll need it for work on the tuesday!
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby' new pics page 4!
Post by: andynorfolk on 11 August 2011, 22:04: also a few shots me and my mate got at the weekend shame the camera's not great and she was covered in dust :rolleyes:

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/golfparked.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/282140_2037893865849_1199331623_31970795_2955164_n.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/golfsaxo.jpg)

excuse my best mate's chav mobile in the last picture :laugh:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby' new pics page 4!
Post by: lemski on 11 August 2011, 23:42: Quote from: andynorfolk on 11 August 2011, 21:11
i was hoping no-one was gonna say anything like that :undecided:

i wouldn't know where to start dropping the subframe and don't wanna mess anything up as i'll need it for work on the tuesday!
Its 4 bolts, and another 2 on front cross member. Other way is to take front end off and lift the engine out slighly and it should give you the room to clear the subframe. I did mine when I was swapping engines over so I lifted engine out witg engine crane
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby' new pics page 4!
Post by: Bellend on 11 August 2011, 23:46: Looks lovely. :smiley:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby' new pics page 4!
Post by: andynorfolk on 12 August 2011, 19:09: cheers man :smiley:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti black 3 door 'dobby' new pics page 4!
Post by: andynorfolk on 27 August 2011, 00:03: been working hard today with my mate randle!

progress so far, one side lowered on coilys front and back, exhaust and manifold is off

tomorrow: drop other side front and back fit stainless manifold and magnex exhaust system, fit strut brace, fit audi pepperpots

here's some pics of the progress so far, more to come tomorrow hopefully! :D

bodged topmount removal tool :P
(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/26082011610.jpg)

strut off!
(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/26082011613.jpg)

coilover ready to be fitted :D
(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/26082011611.jpg)

coilover fitted
(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/26082011612.jpg)

pepperpots and bridgestone potenzas :D
(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/26082011615.jpg)

trial fitting strut brace
(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/26082011617.jpg)

alloys trial fitted quickly :evil:
(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/26082011616.jpg)
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' finally some real progress :D
Post by: andynorfolk on 27 August 2011, 20:35: didn't have time for to fit the strut brace in the end and had a bit of a problem doing the manifold, got the down pipe off then realised we couldn't get it off the car, so cut it in half to try get it off, then realised that we weren't gonna be able to get to the top bolts of the manifold so we had to bodge the downpipe back together with a couple of fanta cans and some mesh until i can get it to the garage during the week aha

safe to say it sounds loud as f*ck, not in a good way though unfortunately aha

also need to get the tracking sorted and need to lower the front a bit more as there's a bit of reverse rake going on aha but not too bad an effort for a novice i though! :D

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/27082011620.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/27082011621.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/27082011621.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/27082011627.jpg)

and sticker bombed rear screen :D

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/27082011628.jpg)
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' got lows :P
Post by: Wayne on 27 August 2011, 20:58: Will look loads better with the front lowered some more.

Not sure on the rear window. :undecided:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' got lows :P
Post by: cняis on 27 August 2011, 21:57: I usually dislike the audi pepperpots but they look great polished on this car :afro:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' got lows :P
Post by: andynorfolk on 28 August 2011, 00:07: Quote from: cняis on 27 August 2011, 21:57
I usually dislike the audi pepperpots but they look great polished on this car :afro:

cheers man! i saw them on ebay a couple of months ago with the 5 stud spacer adaptors included, in abosutely mint condition for £180, i couldn't refuse aha people always doubted me but i always knew they'd look great, the pictures do them no justice at all! desperately needs a good clean and general tidy up aha
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' got lows :P
Post by: DanChave on 30 August 2011, 10:02: Loving the pepper pots man! I missed out on some for mine a while back!
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' got lows :P
Post by: andynorfolk on 30 August 2011, 18:51: Quote from: DanChave on 30 August 2011, 10:02
Loving the pepper pots man! I missed out on some for mine a while back!

cheers man, just repainted all the badges in tornado red (the correct colour this time :rolleyes:) and i'm gonna get some proper snaps tomorrow night of her all polished up with my mate's slr :D
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' got lows :P
Post by: andynorfolk on 09 September 2011, 00:10: got a few pics the other day after giving her a good polish :D

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/DSCN0001-1.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/DSCN0005.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/DSCN0013.jpg)

must admit i'm pretty happy with how she's looking :P
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' got lows :P
Post by: DanChave on 09 September 2011, 07:39: She's looking lovely dude! What have you got planned next?
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' got lows :P
Post by: dubsport on 09 September 2011, 09:26: Very nice mate :smiley: will keep an eye out for it :afro:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' got lows :P
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 September 2011, 09:56: Not a common sight and therefore even nicer to look at... Cars looking great overall especially with the pots. Bargain!... Don't like the VW badge done in red but meh, each to their own.
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' got lows :P
Post by: andynorfolk on 09 September 2011, 18:18: cheers guys! :D

yeah man i wasn't sure on the red badges to begin with but they've really grown on me!

the mani and full exhaust system are getting fitted in the next couple of weeks, but i'm keeping the standard gti rear box cause i just can't get enough of the retro twin tailpipes! :P
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' got lows :P
Post by: jmsheahan on 13 September 2011, 09:30: Quote from: SoundillusioN on 09 September 2011, 09:56
Don't like the VW badge done in red but meh, each to their own.

As above and not sure on the rear window stickers either (can you see anything :laugh:) . Looks great other than that though!
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' got lows :P
Post by: andynorfolk on 13 September 2011, 18:28: Quote
As above and not sure on the rear window stickers either (can you see anything :laugh:) . Looks great other than that though!

yeah i can see our of the rear window perfectly... :grin:

i've decided to get some new alloys when i can afford them, thinking either ats cups, borbet As, bbs reps or banded steelies... not sure which to go for though :evil:
Title: Re: andy's mk2 gti 'dobby' got lows :P
Post by: DanChave on 13 September 2011, 18:37: Quote from: andynorfolk on 13 September 2011, 18:28
Quote
As above and not sure on the rear window stickers either (can you see anything :laugh:) . Looks great other than that though!

yeah i can see our of the rear window perfectly... :grin:

i've decided to get some new alloys when i can afford them, thinking either ats cups, borbet As, bbs reps or banded steelies... not sure which to go for though :evil:

All of the above! :wink:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag.
Post by: dubsport on 14 September 2011, 14:34: BBS RM's or borbet A's :wink:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag.
Post by: Wayne on 14 September 2011, 16:42: Borbet AÂ´s ftw :smiley:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag.
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 14 September 2011, 16:50: I keep reading this as

"dobby the douchebag" :embarassed:

ATS Cups FTW! :cool:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag.
Post by: andynorfolk on 14 September 2011, 17:06: Quote from: VR6_Wherry on 14 September 2011, 16:50
I keep reading this as

"dobby the douchebag" :embarassed:

ATS Cups FTW! :cool:

aha i decided to change the thread as it was too long winded! :tongue:

yeah i love ats cups, i want something with some serious dish but i'd like something a bit different, any suggestions? :evil:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag.
Post by: lemski on 14 September 2011, 17:13: Rotas. Notmally on drift cars, can get some deepdish ones, dont know if u can get 4x100 though :undecided:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag.
Post by: andynorfolk on 14 September 2011, 17:15: Quote from: lemskigolf987 on 14 September 2011, 17:13
Rotas. Notmally on drift cars, can get some deepdish ones, dont know if u can get 4x100 though :undecided:

i'm running 5x100 25mm spacers already for the pepperpots so i'd prefer 5x100 if possible anyway as it'll give me a bit more width, and i want 8j if possible
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag.
Post by: lemski on 14 September 2011, 17:32: bbs 3pc splitsand change the dish to what you want
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag.
Post by: andynorfolk on 14 September 2011, 17:37: yeah but i don't wanna be spending any more than £500 on alloys and tyres... :undecided:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag.
Post by: lemski on 14 September 2011, 17:39: :undecided: hmm banded steallies is the cheapest option for that or some e ay bargain. What size or r u not fussed
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag.
Post by: andynorfolk on 14 September 2011, 17:48: i'd prefer 15" but would go to 16" if they were the right wheels for the right price
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag.
Post by: lemski on 14 September 2011, 17:50: Ebay and search til u find someone thathas listed wheels wrong. Then u get the bargains.
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag.
Post by: andynorfolk on 14 September 2011, 17:53: i should be able to get a nice set for £500, there's plenty on ebay, i just don't have the money just atm
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag.
Post by: andynorfolk on 24 September 2011, 16:56: wound the coilovers down another 15mm at the front today, gave her a good clean and polish and did some general pic whoring! :P
i think she's sitting just about perfect now, also have the stainless manifold and exhaust system on now but have kept the original rear box cause it's retro as f*ck :evil: can't believe how much difference it's made feels so much more lively and has definately improved the acceleration by a good 5-10% :shocked:

any comments welcome :nerd:

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/DSCN0098.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/DSCN0093.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/DSCN0095.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/DSCN0100.jpg)
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: Misky on 27 September 2011, 16:30: I want this car soooo bad!!
Great work!
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 September 2011, 17:05: Looks really smart.. Love it... as said before though, just not sure on the badges. I did the same to mine and hated it. Must just be me.
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: andynorfolk on 27 September 2011, 18:04: cheers guys, badges are definately staying :rolleyes:

also found out why she's so rapid, she's got a 2y 16v gearbox, and the shorter ratios really make a difference, especially with all that low end torque :drool:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: lemski on 03 October 2011, 17:48: gd find om the gearbox
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: andynorfolk on 03 October 2011, 18:04: Quote from: lemskigolf987 on 03 October 2011, 17:48
gd find om the gearbox

yeah man, shame it's shagged, getting it recon'd in the next month or so! :tongue:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: andynorfolk on 20 October 2011, 13:51: a quick update, had a dodgy connection on the coilpack and the metal plate on the rotor arm was slightly bent so have fitted a new connection and replaced the rotor arm and she's running sweet again now. also replaced the rear exhaust box for a brand new oem one as the old one had rotten through

just bought 10mm high power performance ht leads
a set of ngk iridium plugs
a new rear gearbox mount
and some red hose covers

plan to get them all fitted next week when they arrive, then raise the back end a bit to match the front (it's as low as i dare go at the front) and then next weekend i'm gonna give her 3 runs on a dyno and get a power print out to see what she's producing, exciting times! :evil:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: andynorfolk on 26 October 2011, 18:50: sticker bombed my petrol cap :P

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/DSCN0142.jpg)

just working on some ice atm, fitted front and rear alpines, and mounted my bluetooth headunit in the glovebox, got some vibe rectangular 600w 6x9s running off a vibe 450w amp and a pioneer 700w sub running off a pioneer 400w amp, carpeting the sub box and fininishing the install this weekend :D
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: andynorfolk on 13 November 2011, 18:44: just discovered vw heritage... i'm now so tempted to go down a different route looks wise, want you guys input :tongue:

thinking, chrome trim front and rear bumper, debadged 2 lamp front grille, crystal front lights, chrome door handle inserts, remove arch trims and sill covers, keeping the door trim, chrome rear vw badge and smooth over where the rear golfgti badge is, i think it'd look pretty awesome with the polished pepperpots :evil:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: DanChave on 13 November 2011, 19:36: Sounds like a grand plan to me man! Can you get crosshair headlights for mk2s like you can for mk1s? I've always loved those!
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: andynorfolk on 13 November 2011, 19:49: they're pretty sick but i prefer the crystal ones for the look i'm going for, basically as retro as possible! :wink:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: travisreeve on 13 November 2011, 20:28: keep the plastics.. sounds like a good plan :cool:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: DanChave on 13 November 2011, 21:19: Ditch all the plastics! LOL
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: andynorfolk on 14 November 2011, 07:18: it's all about the chrome on black retro look :smiley:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: DanChave on 14 November 2011, 07:38: Quote from: andynorfolk on 14 November 2011, 07:18
it's all about the chrome on black retro look :smiley:

+1 :)
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: andynorfolk on 14 November 2011, 17:38: can get everything i need for under £300 too, what a win!

just hope i don't get a nasty surprise when i remove the arch trims and sill covers :rolleyes:
Title: Re: dobby the dubschlaag, retro small bumpers ftw.
Post by: andynorfolk on 09 February 2012, 20:14: so i haven't done much recently as it's been a bit cold, picked up some lenso bsx in mint condition though and got some new tyres... look pretty good i think :D

changed all the brake discs and pads all round also had the tracking done and the camber adjusted (running between 1.5 and 2 degrees at the front :P)

decided to get a debadged single lamp front grill with red pinstripe and some new crystal smoked front headlights, then the rear is gonna be debadged, then i'm ordering 25mm spacers all round and gonna get the fitment just right :nerd:

quick pic of the old girl with her new shoes

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/IMG_5057.jpg)
Title: Re: dobby: project tidy daily
Post by: andynorfolk on 29 February 2012, 20:22: decided it was time to sort out some small areas of rust now the weather has cleared up a bit :)

i'll let the pics do the talking :P

sanded back rust patches and treated with kurust

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/1.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/2.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/3.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/4.jpg)

cleaned up and treated rust on chassis leg and firewall with red oxide paint

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/5.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/6.jpg)

keyed in and primed up areas ready for paint

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/7.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/8.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/9.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/10.jpg)

sprayed chassis leg and firewall in some satin black

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/11.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/12.jpg)

then finally gave the bodywork a couple of top coats and a couple of coats of lacquer

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/13.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/14.jpg)

here's how she looks finished :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/15.jpg)

and new handbrake and gear gaitor

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/16.jpg)

this weekend the plan is to clean give her a good clean, tcut all the new paintwork in, tint the front lights, heat gun the plastic trim back to new and give her a damn good polish :D

she's getting there!
Title: Re: dobby: project tidy daily *pic heavy resto work page 10*
Post by: iansabf on 29 February 2012, 22:21: Dobby's looking good Andy. Although not sure about the red badges :undecided: each to their own. Never forget the first time i drove a mk2 gti good times :smiley:
Title: Re: dobby: project tidy daily *pic heavy resto work page 10*
Post by: andynorfolk on 29 February 2012, 22:23: front badge has gone now as i have a debadged grill (shown in my signature) and i'm gonna change the rear badges soon

but cheers man :evil:
Title: Re: dobby: project tidy daily *pic heavy resto work page 10*
Post by: iansabf on 29 February 2012, 22:36: Quote from: andynorfolk on 29 February 2012, 22:23
front badge has gone now as i have a debadged grill (shown in my signature) and i'm gonna change the rear badges soon

but cheers man :evil:

Yeah noticed that after i posted :rolleyes: personally like standard grille with black badges. Would be pretty boring if we all had the same mind. Did you get it on the dyno?
Title: Re: dobby: project tidy daily *pic heavy resto work page 10*
Post by: andynorfolk on 29 February 2012, 22:39: nah man didn't bother in the end... getting her tidy for the summer then hopefully she'll be coming off the road in october for a heart transplant :evil:
Title: Re: dobby: project tidy daily *pic heavy resto work page 10*
Post by: andynorfolk on 24 March 2012, 19:27: tinted the front lights a few weeks ago and here's a pic of her ready for a local meet last weekend :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20120317_191119.jpg)
Title: Re: dobby: project tidy daily *pic heavy resto work page 10*
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 March 2012, 13:24: Looking pretty tidy now... nice job with getting on top of that rust... take it it wasn't too bad then.
Title: Re: dobby: project tidy daily, off the road after a bit of a mishap :(
Post by: andynorfolk on 14 May 2012, 21:01: unfortunately she got hit on a roundabout about a month or so ago so i've had to get a new drivers side door and i'm currently waiting on funds to get her back to her former glory :sad:

gonna have to get the sill sorted and get the frame and wing pulled back into shape =/ so she's currently sorned and parked up safely in my grandads workshop

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20120427_112807.jpg)

i decided it was a good idea to get hold of a reliable diesel daily, of course it had to be a vdub so the only logical choice was a 1.4tdi polo, i shall be putting up a project post for that in a bit as i can't be driving round in a standard granddads car :P
Title: Re: dobby: project tidy daily, off the road after a bit of a mishap :(
Post by: DUBboi12 on 23 July 2012, 21:35: Hi mate, Cars looking good :cool: I know this is abit random but can you remember what tyres you were running on the pepperpots? Thanks Ben
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 transplant time!
Post by: andynorfolk on 29 September 2012, 18:10: so she should back from the bodyshop after having the wing, sill and door pillar pulled this weekend, ready for my mate to hit her with some filler and paint :D

in the mean time i've bought her a new heart :P

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/vr6.jpg)

also ordering her some new shoes next weekend, thought i'd go for something a little different! never seen concave rims on a mk2 before ;)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/xxr.jpg)

this is now a full on project and i can't wait to get her how i want her :D
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 transplant time!
Post by: andynorfolk on 05 October 2012, 19:33: wheels have arrived, i love them so much! :cool:

opinions welcome :kiss:

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/xxrwheels.jpg)
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 transplant time!
Post by: DanChave on 06 October 2012, 16:20: Loving where this is going bud! I reckon those wheels should look pretty damn cool once they are on. What size tyre are you gonna go for?
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 transplant time!
Post by: andynorfolk on 07 October 2012, 12:05: Quote from: DanChave on 06 October 2012, 16:20
Loving where this is going bud! I reckon those wheels should look pretty damn cool once they are on. What size tyre are you gonna go for?

cheers dude! can't wait to get cracking! :)

i've got some 195/45/15 uniroyal rainsport 2s to go on, so should stretch pretty nicely
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 transplant time! (back from the bodyshop)
Post by: andynorfolk on 13 October 2012, 18:27: got her back from the body shop today! got a big weekend of filler and paint ahead of me next week! :D

also test fitted the xxr rims, they look awesome and have the perfect fitment... may need to mess about with my arches a bit though :P

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/repaired.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/fitment.jpg)

comments welcome as always, hopefully there should be a constant stream of updates now :D
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 transplant time!
Post by: DanChave on 13 October 2012, 18:32: The XXR's look spot on man! Can't wait to see some rubber on there :)
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 transplant time!
Post by: andynorfolk on 17 October 2012, 23:39: dropped the xxrs off for the rubber to be fitted earlier on :D

also got the engine out ready to be picked up on friday! A good nights work, just got mani, downpipe, loom and driveshafts to remove then, can't wait to get the vr6 in now :P

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/engineout.jpg)
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 transplant time!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 18 October 2012, 00:17: Awesome stuff.
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 transplant time!
Post by: andynorfolk on 20 October 2012, 19:27: 8v engine has now been sold so that'll fund the rest of the bits i need!

i have now also decided to de arch her and fit a cl front splitter, will smooth the rear below the tailgate, have also ordered 2 new front wings which will be sprayed along with both doors and the rear arches once they have been treated for any rust!

this is turning into a real project now and i love it :D

bits i have so far:
mk2 16v 100mm drive shafts
obd2 vr6 lump, gearbox, loom, unlocked ecu and mk2vr6 custom mount
vr6 rad
vr6 clocks
stainless exhaust manifold
mk3 16v 280mm callipers

i trial fitted my wheels today and they're perfect except the numpties sent me one in the wrong offset, so annoyed! hopefully they will send a correct one out free of charge as they were shipped over from the us and postage is a fortune =/

any feedback welcome :D
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 transplant time!
Post by: andynorfolk on 22 October 2012, 23:20: so i took the rear arches off today and the passenger side is in amazing condition with just a little bit of bubbling near the sill :smiley: the drivers side not so much, someone has done a really dodgy repair and stuffed it full of filler and it has started to rot quite badly, looked on vw heritage for a repair panel and they only want £20 so that's a bonus!

this has turned into a proper project now and i want to make her exactly as i want her and am prepared to keep her off the road for as long as that takes :D

a picture of the rear arch...

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/rustyarch.jpg)
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon!
Post by: Wayne on 22 October 2012, 23:55: I really like those wheels, good choice :cool:
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 transplant time!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 23 October 2012, 00:21: Quote from: DanChave on 13 October 2012, 18:32
The XXR's look spot on man! Can't wait to see some rubber on there :)

Snap, definitely cool rims.
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon!
Post by: dubsport on 26 October 2012, 10:08: Project is looking good buddy!

Will have to get some pics of our mk2s together when you have the vr6 on and I have the 1.8T in mine :)
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon!
Post by: dubsport on 26 October 2012, 10:22: Didn't see the pics of the rims dude they look awesome! Gonna look sick when its finished!
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon!
Post by: andynorfolk on 26 October 2012, 18:05: cheers dude, will have to for sure!

i'm sorting the bodywork first then the vr lump should be dropped in :D

100m driveshafts, 5mm spacers, new alternator belt and new rear wing delivered yesterday... and picking up a 6 branch stainless mani and mk3 16v brakes tonight!

then picking up my new front wings tomorrow and i have everything i need to start getting on with the project, exciting times :D
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon!
Post by: andynorfolk on 29 October 2012, 17:22: picked up the stainless 6 branch mani and decat and the mk3 16v callipers and carriers! have sent the callipers straight of to be reconditioned and painted gloss black :D

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/IMG_20121026_221129.jpg)

have also bought some new mintex pads for them and some 280mm g60 discs, need to get hold of some braided lines but i don't wanna buy 2 sets so i'm gonna see if goodridge will supply a set with the right front and rear lines for the set up i'm running :)

also started with some filler work and rust treatment, was quite a bit of surface rust on the front and rear of the passengers rear arch, have ground it all back on the front part and given it a coat of primer to keep it fresh for now :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20121028_163508.jpg)

also ground back and started filling the sill where it has been pulled out after the crash on the drivers side and sorting a little surface rust under the door seal :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20121028_163443.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20121028_163449.jpg)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20121028_163437.jpg)

and a mug shot of my two helpers :P

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20121028_163621.jpg)

also picked up my new front wings at the weekend so it's all hands on deck sorting the body out now, then when i get my brakes back they will be fitted, and then my new wheels will be fitted, the lump will be dropped in and she'll be ready for a hard summer ;)
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon!
Post by: andynorfolk on 23 November 2012, 21:25: bought myself another little goody, corrado steering wheel!

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/IMG_20121122_194323.jpg)
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon!
Post by: BISSONE on 23 November 2012, 22:17: Think thats from a Polo GT pal not a corrado. May be wrong though.
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon!
Post by: andynorfolk on 24 November 2012, 18:12: i later found out they are the same aha
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon!
Post by: andynorfolk on 07 September 2013, 23:32: so my polo got written off a couple of weeks ago so i need to get this back on the road as my daily :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130820_123554_zpsb0711c1b.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130820_123554_zpsb0711c1b.jpg.html)

here's a few pictures of progress today :P

mk3 vr subframe cleaned up and painted ready to go on

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_114528_zps0922842e.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_114528_zps0922842e.jpg.html)

gti brakes removed

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_114522_zps0a2942ee.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_114522_zps0a2942ee.jpg.html)

new ibiza cupra set up compared to the old gti brakes

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_114544_zpscf0808cf.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_114544_zpscf0808cf.jpg.html)

fitting passat b4 tdi master cylinder

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_122428_zps7b22f994.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_122428_zps7b22f994.jpg.html)

f*ck steering rack bolt on the old sub frame

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_125027_zps45a11533.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_125027_zps45a11533.jpg.html)

moving the old girl inside

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_131419_zpsf03ae702.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_131419_zpsf03ae702.jpg.html)

oh hello vr

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_134521_zps151f14fb.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_134521_zps151f14fb.jpg.html)

subframe built up and ready to go on

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_140222_zps683200e5.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_140222_zps683200e5.jpg.html)

engine ready to go in

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_140250_zpsde1ff9e4.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_140250_zpsde1ff9e4.jpg.html)

the lads fitting stainless mani and subframe

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_154131_zpsc8d6e329.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_154131_zpsc8d6e329.jpg.html)

tightening the mani up

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_154144_zps75ac1c8c.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_154144_zps75ac1c8c.jpg.html)

fitting the subframe

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_154207_zps91fe4259.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_154207_zps91fe4259.jpg.html)

engine all bolted in

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_202332_zps31042a76.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_202332_zps31042a76.jpg.html)

as she sits tonight, brake set up fitted and engine bolted in

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130907_202505_zps49ac45ff.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130907_202505_zps49ac45ff.jpg.html)

any comments welcome :)
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon... finally some progress!
Post by: DanChave on 08 September 2013, 07:42: Nice to see some progress in this, it'll be good to see the finished article :)
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon... finally some progress!
Post by: andynorfolk on 08 September 2013, 22:34: so today we had a lot more progress :)

first of all i managed to get my corrado pedal box fitted, and managed to bend and rivet the top bracket to hold it secure

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130908_154954_zpsd065a3fe.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130908_154954_zpsd065a3fe.jpg.html)

got my momo boss and 280mm momo wheel on

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130908_162701_zps42c6b561.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130908_162701_zps42c6b561.jpg.html)

got the engine back out as i needed to dent the chassis leg to give clearance for the bottom pulley on the engine, also had to drill and flatten the bulkhead to take the clutch cylinder

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130908_172301_zps27946853.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130908_172301_zps27946853.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/IMG-20130908-WA0000_zpseb70e38e.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/IMG-20130908-WA0000_zpseb70e38e.jpg.html)

then got all the front suspension and brakes properly fitted and bolts and brake lines all tightened and engine back in

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130908_194449_zps6ea105e0.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130908_194449_zps6ea105e0.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130908_194455_zpsbcd51c60.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130908_194455_zpsbcd51c60.jpg.html)

also removed the heatshield and mk2 gear shift tower and linkages but didn't get a picture of that!

have just bought a mk3 vr shift tower and cables and a mk2 1.3 accelerator cable :)

will have another night during the week on her so i know exactly what bits i have left to get then will be hitting it hard again next weekend to try and get her running :D comments welcome!
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon... finally some progress, engine in!
Post by: notenoughtime on 08 September 2013, 23:11: Nice work!!!
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon... finally some progress, engine in!
Post by: andynorfolk on 13 September 2013, 19:42: don't you just love car parts?!

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130913_193123_zps7d1d3e19.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130913_193123_zps7d1d3e19.jpg.html)

1.3 mk2 throttle cable, oil, oil filter, sump plug, spark plugs, vr6 shifter and cables, shifter linkage kit (which looks an utter b1tch to fit!) and my polished oil catch tank :)

i also am awaiting delivery of dobby's new shoes :P

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/keskinoldschool_zps7bdd9842.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/keskinoldschool_zps7bdd9842.jpg.html)

will be spending another solid weekend working on her and hope to get her pretty much finished, only problem i have come across is i thought i had a later ce2 loom and fusebox but i don't! luckily my mate is a wiz with wiring and reckons he has all the bits to sort it! :D

comments welcome guys...
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon... finally some progress, engine in!
Post by: andynorfolk on 13 September 2013, 23:23: so i may have got a little carried away tonight and just bought a full front poly bush kit, 10mm high energy ht leads and i'm currently the highest bidder on a set of engine plastics! :P
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon... finally some progress, engine in!
Post by: andynorfolk on 14 September 2013, 21:37: so today i got a lot more done! :)

my mate welded in a new rear arch and sorted round my rear tow eye and a small spot on the other rear arch!

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130914_130405_zps2233b531.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130914_130405_zps2233b531.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130914_131417_zpscafaf809.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130914_131417_zpscafaf809.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130914_134525_zps4f42bb2c.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130914_134525_zps4f42bb2c.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130914_202003_zps21c00cfe.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130914_202003_zps21c00cfe.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130914_201955_zpsec1e410a.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130914_201955_zpsec1e410a.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130914_202014_zps9745fc14.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130914_202014_zps9745fc14.jpg.html)

then i got the vr6 shifter and cables fitted, drilled holes for the front two brackets and fixed them with a nut and bolt, then fitted the rear with metal self tappers and then fixed from above as well with my home made bracket :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130914_183836_zps76b053ef.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130914_183836_zps76b053ef.jpg.html)

and all fitted

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130914_191723_zps566de9ab.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130914_191723_zps566de9ab.jpg.html)

gave the engine a good service apart from plugs and leads as they haven't arrived yet!

then i noticed this :/

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130914_184403_zps2b8afec5.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130914_184403_zps2b8afec5.jpg.html)

i'm guessing there's meant to be a cover that fits to the side of the gearbox covering the flywheel?!

then i got the corrado slim twin fan rad fitted with another home made bracket and bolted the new wings and front on :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130914_201906_zpsd33e1294.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130914_201906_zpsd33e1294.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130914_201919_zpsd5089d69.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130914_201919_zpsd5089d69.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130914_201939_zps6e9d27ad.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130914_201939_zps6e9d27ad.jpg.html)

and that's how she currently sits tonight, will be spending another full day on her tomorrow!
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon... finally some progress, engine in!
Post by: andynorfolk on 15 September 2013, 22:16: so had another good day on the old gal!

got the dash out to mount the vr6 clocks and get ready for my mate to tackle the wiring!

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130915_160733_zps73a20ffd.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130915_160733_zps73a20ffd.jpg.html)

clocks mounted... not too bad compared to some i've seen!

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130915_160836_zpsfb50b373.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130915_160836_zpsfb50b373.jpg.html)

welding rust primered and rattle canned for now to keep out any rust!

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130915_161012_zpsc1287c4e.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130915_161012_zpsc1287c4e.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130915_161034_zpsca65193d.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130915_161034_zpsca65193d.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130915_161043_zps45bbe855.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130915_161043_zps45bbe855.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130915_161933_zps6291bdc9.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130915_161933_zps6291bdc9.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130915_161923_zps43ccfb67.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130915_161923_zps43ccfb67.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130915_161954_zps2423af44.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130915_161954_zps2423af44.jpg.html)

i know i have sprayed straight over weld but she is gonna be resprayed in a couple of months so i'll let the bodyshop tackle all that, just wanna get her roadworthy atm!

engine bay atm, have also managed to get the 1.3 throttle cable all set up, had to cut down the pedal stop to make sure i can get maximum throttle

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130915_160935_zpsb85c2806.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130915_160935_zpsb85c2806.jpg.html)

and how she currently sits...

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130915_174539_zpsbccee4a3.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130915_174539_zpsbccee4a3.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130915_175759_zps7d824531.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130915_175759_zps7d824531.jpg.html)

also bought a set of fk highline coilovers off my mate to replace the tired and siezed units on there atm!

parts left to buy:

powerflex vr6 topmounts
braided brake lines
lambda sensor
vr6 vacuum pipe from servo
steering rack gaitor
new header and washer tanks
vr6 speedo cable

and various other hosing and hardlines, hope she'll be finished and on the road in the next 2 weekends! :)
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon... finally some progress, engine in!
Post by: andynorfolk on 18 September 2013, 18:55: parts keep arriving :P

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/IMG_20130916_203427_zpse10ddfae.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/IMG_20130916_203427_zpse10ddfae.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/IMG_20130917_190013_zps2262a569.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/IMG_20130917_190013_zps2262a569.jpg.html)
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2, vr6 retro wagon... finally some progress, engine in!
Post by: andynorfolk on 23 September 2013, 19:40: so i'm about 90% there now and she should be running this sunday, i'm having to convert the whole car to ce2 wiring which sucks a bit but my mate is a wizard with wiring and is gonna sort it all for me! :)

had a very busy weekend, got some fk highline coilovers off my mate for £20 and a set of spacers, they're in great nick but i can't get the adjuster ring to move, had a little read up online and this seems to be the best solution!

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130923_182604_zps12aede03.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130923_182604_zps12aede03.jpg.html)

will see what it's like tomorrow night!

got a later dash with the wiring harness and a set of j reg stalks fitted, had to cut down the ignition barrel to get them fitted but got there in the end :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/IMG-20130922-WA0017_zps45b8a1d8.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/IMG-20130922-WA0017_zps45b8a1d8.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130919_214253_zpsa0b4443a.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130919_214253_zpsa0b4443a.jpg.html)

got the vr clocks fitted, much better than some jobs i've seen so i'm fairly happy

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130923_183503_zps07008b47.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130923_183503_zps07008b47.jpg.html)

had these delivered and then set about fitting them, full front set up including steering rack :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/IMG_20130919_204135_zps10cea9b5.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/IMG_20130919_204135_zps10cea9b5.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130922_171855_zpsd858ea79.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130922_171855_zpsd858ea79.jpg.html)

then i made a bracket and got my later spec washer bottle fitted

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/IMG_20130922_223703_zpsdce2e7d9.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/IMG_20130922_223703_zpsdce2e7d9.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/IMG-20130922-WA0003_zps57f08212.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/IMG-20130922-WA0003_zps57f08212.jpg.html)

also dropped my wheels off for a set of kumhos :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130921_100142_zps9df7d61b.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130921_100142_zps9df7d61b.jpg.html)

also got a couple of goodies fitted tonight, ramair pipe and my 6 gear knob!

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130923_183109_zps6059b938.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130923_183109_zps6059b938.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130923_183114_zps46066113.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130923_183114_zps46066113.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130923_183423_zpsd8e57b65.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130923_183423_zpsd8e57b65.jpg.html)

that's where i'm at, hoping by the first weekend in october she'll be ready for the road! :D

any comments welcome!
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2 vr6 conversion... 90% done!
Post by: andynorfolk on 30 September 2013, 18:44: nearly there now!

new vacuum line fitted :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130928_181915_zps9d6b4ebd.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130928_181915_zps9d6b4ebd.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130928_181923_zpsc82beca1.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130928_181923_zpsc82beca1.jpg.html)

fuel lines fitted :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130928_181902_zpsf35afb10.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130928_181902_zpsf35afb10.jpg.html)

also fitted clutch cylinder to slave cylinder line and brake servo reservoir to clutch cylinder pipe, but forgot to take pictures of that!

also got the carpet ripped up and new dash fitted ready for wiring! :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130928_181837_zpsdb38b481.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130928_181837_zpsdb38b481.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130928_181837_zpsdb38b481.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130928_181837_zpsdb38b481.jpg.html)

i finally got the adjuster ring of the fk highlines... unfortunately i have to do it with the grinder!

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130925_175223_zps4e846642.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130925_175223_zps4e846642.jpg.html)

then got some new adjusters fitted and copper greased them up and fitted my new mk3 bearings and powerflex vr6 topmounts :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130928_141453_zps8e1af43d.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130928_141453_zps8e1af43d.jpg.html)

then i copper greased the brand new pro sport rears before fitting :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130928_161357_zps6f5bebd5.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130928_161357_zps6f5bebd5.jpg.html)

then i got them fitted along with my keskins with the brand new kumhos!

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/IMG-20130928-WA0011_zps1fa75256.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/IMG-20130928-WA0011_zps1fa75256.jpg.html)

sat well on the rear, then i hated how high the front sat so removed the helpers and wound the adjusters up a bit, then it was still too high so wound them down to 10mm from the bottom and here's how she sits now :D

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20130929_170605_zpsb5be0a7e.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20130929_170605_zpsb5be0a7e.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/IMG_20130929_234418_zpsf79dd133.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/IMG_20130929_234418_zpsf79dd133.jpg.html)

have just bought a new secondary coolant pump and some 5mm spacers for the front as the tyres catch the coilovers, now i'm just waiting on wiring and then start worrying about fluids and getting her mot'd :D

would love to hear some feedback!
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2 vr6 conversion... 90% done!
Post by: dubsport on 30 September 2013, 20:11: Good progress bud!

You need to take me out for its done!

Did you still have those mk2 clocks you told be about? :smiley:
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2 vr6 conversion... 90% done!
Post by: andynorfolk on 30 September 2013, 21:45: Quote from: dubsport on 30 September 2013, 20:11
Good progress bud!

You need to take me out for its done!

Did you still have those mk2 clocks you told be about? :smiley:

will do mate for sure! i won't be able to stop driving it :D

yeah i do man i have a set of 8v and 16v clocks, what year is yours?
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2 vr6 conversion... 90% done!
Post by: andynorfolk on 02 October 2013, 18:35: i love car parts!

5mm spacers arrived along with my new secondary fuel pump :D

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/IMG_20131002_174526_zps6fc14219.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/IMG_20131002_174526_zps6fc14219.jpg.html)
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2 vr6 conversion... 90% done!
Post by: Mcwill on 02 October 2013, 21:22: Good read Andy, car is coming along nicely, keep up the good work.
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2 vr6 conversion... 90% done!
Post by: andynorfolk on 02 October 2013, 22:37: Quote from: Mcwill on 02 October 2013, 21:22
Good read Andy, car is coming along nicely, keep up the good work.

thanks mate, appreciate the feed back :D
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2 vr6 conversion... 90% done!
Post by: DanChave on 04 October 2013, 06:46: Looking good mate :)
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2 vr6 conversion... 90% done!
Post by: andynorfolk on 04 October 2013, 18:13: so i got the new secondary water pump fitted :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20131003_191259_zps60973df5.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20131003_191259_zps60973df5.jpg.html)

then i modified my de-badged grille to improve airflow to the induction :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20131003_201240_zpsce3be4b5.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20131003_201240_zpsce3be4b5.jpg.html)

then my mate came over and rewired the car to ce2 for me, the only part missing is a later ignition barrel so we couldn't start it! but he did manage to get the fuel pump to prime and get the starter motor kicking over, and she turned over freely which i was worried about as the engine has sat there for a year without being started :)

this short video of her turning over on the starter motor made me so happy aha

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/th_20131003_213848_zps6ae60dde.jpg) (http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20131003_213848_zps6ae60dde.mp4)

he will be back next thursday with the ignition barrel and we will hopefully fire her into life! :D
Title: Re: dobby: project mk2 vr6 conversion... 90% done!
Post by: andynorfolk on 09 October 2013, 00:00: had the last few goodies turn up :D

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20131007_142553_zps1391d126.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20131007_142553_zps1391d126.jpg.html)

then got on with sorting the filler work out, then gave a good coat of stone chip paint and rattle canned black for now :)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20131007_142433_zps4f26201f.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20131007_142433_zps4f26201f.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20131007_144857_zps97e9295a.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20131007_144857_zps97e9295a.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20131007_154522_zps7a40b453.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20131007_154522_zps7a40b453.jpg.html)

(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/3NothingRemains/20131007_170011_zpsc42beacf.jpg) (http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/3NothingRemains/media/20131007_170011_zpsc42beacf.jpg.html)

hopefully she should be running thursday :D