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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Rmachines on 30 August 2008, 00:46
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Is it ok to run a 16v gti with no ARB? I have converted my 1.4 to GTI suspenssion etc.. which means changing the wishbones. sadly this means my ARB is diffrent. as far as i can see the whole subframe needs to be dropped down to get to the ARB which is really not good as i desperatly need to get the engine in as my hoist broke so i have one on rental. If its a big no no i will have to swap them over.. is it a big job? It would fail mot if i left it disconected wouldnt it?
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You know how the mk3 suffers from body roll all ready!! Imagine losing the thing thats designed to reduce this.....and more so with the heavier engine and box fitted...
I would swap the wishbones over and fit the larger 22mm roll bars unless you like sea sickness!!
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I have swaped it to gti wishbones so its just the ARB i need to change. but looks like a hell of a job to do without a ramp.
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I believe it shouldnt be that bad?? then again Ive only ever changed the bushes...and they were fairly simple
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i can see how the bar comes off, that looks quite easy. but as far as i can see the whole sub frame needs to be dropped down to remove the whole bar.
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take off the link bars and the bushes and you should be able to slide the bar out? I beleive it will be a tight fit but should possible to do!!
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You can get the arb out through the back of the subframe, undo drop links and pry the to retaining plates apart enough to slide arb through. I fitted H&R arbs which are alot thicker and still managed it didn't have to lower or slacken bolts on subframe. Best to get a mate to help as its fiddly as hell. If you need other info give me a shout. But you need an arb (even if its a stock one).
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I have left it off for now and will tackle this one on a ramp! my 1.8 doesnt have one at all and that isnt any worse than my 1.4 with one. ? Im not going to go without though!