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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: rowlers on 01 November 2006, 11:42
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Going to give it a blast at the weekend...
But need to get a fuel pressure gauge with stop tap and tails.
However what type of connector does the fuel gauge need and what size hose do I need for the tail to to the WUR?
Don't want to to the get the wrong gear!
cheers
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there is no need to take any fuel pipes of the actual warm up reg. u can adjust the pressure via the allen key even with it bolted back onto the block
u simply take the main fuel line of the metering head and then connect one end of the gauge to the meter head and the other end to the fuel line you've just taken off.
here is a pic of the setup we used. you can see the connectors on the left hand side. they are just standard fuel connecters.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/testuser111/Picture006.jpg)
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now I'm confused!
:embarassed:
so any old fuel line will connect to the metering head? I thought they were "banto" bolts?
Just been out to have a look!
So I unscrew the line off the metering head that goes to the WUR. This screws into the gauge, WUR side.
Std fuel line screws into Metering head and then to gauge.
Also how do you adjust the allen screw with it bolted to the block? You won't be able to get at it will you?
cheers
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So I unscrew the line off the metering head that goes to the WUR. This screws into the gauge, WUR side.
Std fuel line screws into Metering head and then to gauge.
yes thats all you do.
ideally you want an old k-jet fuel line and chop the end of it & mate it to a piece of pipe running off the gauge - so that you get a proper connection onto the meter head. there is no weird science or anything behind it
and yes the allen is accessible when bolted to the block, get a mirror and torch and have a look!!
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I'm struggling!
I've asked at a couple of places and no one seems to offer the threaded t-piece to accept the WUR fuel line! All I keep getting is the other type for flexible fuel line that you use hose clips on!
Any ideas anyone?
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Gambit, why had that head been chopped up?
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was used for reference when porting a head, allows you to see how much you could port a head without going into the water jacket
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I see. How big did you want to make the ports! :shocked: Ive heard that the 16v head is overported anyway and would run better with a smaller diameter, but thats off subject and probably not even true.
Once you get the needed guage and connections can you let us all know please so we can purchase the same. Ta
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will do when I can find somewhere that supplies it!
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@NewStu - far from it mate, a good head job will get you about an extra 15bhp
@rowlers - sorry mate, ive no idea where you could get connectors!
you could bodge one by getting a complete fuel pipe and just chopping it in half then mating both ends to the gauge
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Cant beat a good head job! :wink:
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I see. How big did you want to make the ports! :shocked: Ive heard that the 16v head is overported anyway and would run better with a smaller diameter, but thats off subject and probably not even true.
Once you get the needed guage and connections can you let us all know please so we can purchase the same. Ta
The ports on the 16v's are far from oversized. It's the valves that aren't worth going bigger on unless you're goin race spec.
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bit of progress on the bits, just need to know what size the thread is on the WUR line.
Anyone??
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Anyone fancy doing a WUR mod to my GTI valve? I dont have the bottle to do it myself!! I could bring my car to whoever can do it and also give a nice £Â£ :smiley:
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I'll do it - if I can get the right connectors!!!
west cumbria though miles from you I guess!!!
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I'll do it - if I can get the right connectors!!!
west cumbria though miles from you I guess!!!
West cumbria is fine....could make a weekend of it with my daughter as ive heard its lovely there. What kind of power gains gan be expected from the WUR mod (im sure this question has been asked before!)
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Do you mean the thread of the bolt that goes through the middle of the banjo?
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no, the thread on the nut (WUR Feed fuel line) that screws onto the metering head.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/rowlers/fueltest2.jpg)
the middle one in the pic above!
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DOHDOHDOH!!
Just rememebred I have a set of Fuel lines in my shed!
Now then, I assume that the connector to the injector is the same size as the one for feed to the WUR (on the metering head). CAn anyone confirm this? Looks identical!
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/rowlers/CIMG0008.jpg)
Also can anyone tel me how I get the banto bolt bit out of the end of the flexible pipe with cutting it? I don't wan't to destroy it as it is a good spare and they are £40 from VW!!!
Cheers
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yes they will be the same. though will the rigid metal pipe not foul on the slam panel when you try to fit
id just chop the baitch off!! the pipes are easily found in scrap yards!!
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just need to know the thread size now so I can get the right t piece sent with the guage.
Anyone know the size?
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still needing the bits for this mod!
anyone help out???
I've got some k-jet lines but no means of connecting them to a guage! Can't use a t-piece as the smallest diameter they come in are 6mm, k-jet lines are about 3mm!
can I jubilee clip 6mm diameter fuel line around the outside of the k-jet, will it be air/fuel tight!
I can then get a gauge with 6mm tails, and all will be hunky dory!
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just get good quality jubilee clips and you should be grand - stick 2 on if you wanna make doubly sure!!
whats the worst can happen. it will sheer off spray petrol everywhere & explode into flames!!!
nah at worst it will seep out & you'll spot it straight away!
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found a kit for about £13 delivered!!
I'll get some hose a give it a go!