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GOLFBALLS
05-01-2008, 09:55 AM
Well folks, here goes!! The donor car finally made it to my backyard. It was a bitch right until it was pushed into the shed, but now its time for my revenge, hahahaaarrr.
I'm taking the '98-'04 AMK Audi S3 1.8T 20v engine and putting it into my tired '85 mk2 Golf GTI.
I got the complete donor car pretty cheap so I could salvage as much as possible off it to make the swap easier, and I can pretty much cover my costs once i've sold off all the components from the rest of the car (6speed quattro trans, adjustable Bilstein coilover kit, alcon brakes, etc, etc).
So far i've just stripped out most of the interior and cleaned up all the broken bits off it.
Heading to Belmont Tool Centre to buy some good quality tools (not bunnings crap) today so i can get stuck into the big stuff today. Let me know if you want some S3 parts!
I have some pics, so pm me if you wanna see as i cant figure out how to get pictures on the thread. I might even do a website.
Cheers, Wade

h100vw
05-01-2008, 11:14 AM
Wade, don't forget to keep us up to date on this one mate. I know plenty of folk will be interested.

Are you fitting all the S3 management and stuff?

Gavin

GOLFBALLS
06-01-2008, 11:21 PM
Wade, don't forget to keep us up to date on this one mate. I know plenty of folk will be interested.

Are you fitting all the S3 management and stuff?

Gavin
Nah, because i wanted to keep my original instrument cluster and ignition barrel i decided to go with Quantum Performance Engineering's specialised "Plug n Play" kit. They just modify the engine harness and give you a new ecu to match and plug into the old fusebox. You still need most of the 1.8T sensors and stuff though. Its also mapped to give the engine around 50bhp extra, so i'm preparing for some torque steer issues!!!! (270bhp in a mk2 with no power steering!)j: Yes, I am slightly unstable mentally:D
Wade

GOLFBALLS
06-01-2008, 11:28 PM
Hi all.
More progress dismantling the Audi today, but has anyone tried removing rear discs off these things?
I have taken off the caliper, unscrewed the little securing screw on the disc and undone the main hub nut but the disc wont budge.:? I'm worried about damage if I clout it too hard with a mallet...
Any suggestions welcome!
Wade

TassieGTi
07-01-2008, 08:47 AM
I like the sound of this one :D Make sure you start some gym work now, so you can control the little beastie when done ;) I'm running a QPENG 20vt kit in my Mk1 GTI. Great way to go and dead easy ;) 240bhp is plenty enough in a Mk1, so 270bhp in a Mk2 will be mad :evil: Good luck with it.

Eddy
07-01-2008, 09:06 AM
Hoyhoy.
Hey the S3 is AWD, hey, just a crazy thought.,,,:idea:
But then your talking about a BEAST.,,,;)

SoVeReIgN
07-01-2008, 09:07 AM
Hey mate

Sounds awesome - Would be incredible if you could get a 4wd mk2 floorplan (or make one) and put together a 1.8turbo 6 speed quattro Mk2 ! :D

But otherwise - What interior trim have you gotten? Have you got the S3 audio gear (intact?)

static1800
07-01-2008, 10:08 AM
Nice work, keep us updated with lots of pics :D

GOLFBALLS
07-01-2008, 12:48 PM
AAAHHH! :oI stacked my GTI last night!!! Going a teeny bit too quick around a blind corner at night on an unfamiliar bit of road, WHOA, T-JUNCTION!... locked inside front... straight on into and over the curb and into the dust! Conveniently there was a big, square concrete drain culvert built into the curb to bounce over!
It was badly lit, there was no give way sign and the dead end sign at the t-junction had been nicked from its posts!! Intersection just came from nowhere.
Amazingly and testament to the build quality of our beloved VW's nothing actually broke off the car and it was still running with both headlights ablaze when it came to rest!
BUT.. the passenger front wheel ended up bent back up under the the front door hinge, which in turn has pushed the whole A pillar upwards causing the windscreen to fracture and it has also pushed and slightly buckled the roofline up, so it looks terminal i'm afraid!:mad:
All this just three days after finally getting the S3 donor car:(
So the shannons guy will check it over and most likely write it off in the next coupla days.
Anyone out there selling a 5 door mk2?

static1800
07-01-2008, 01:03 PM
ahh thats sucks man

Mischa
07-01-2008, 01:20 PM
AAAHHH! :oI stacked my GTI last night!!! Going a teeny bit too quick around a blind corner at night on an unfamiliar bit of road, WHOA, T-JUNCTION!... locked inside front... straight on into and over the curb and into the dust! Conveniently there was a big, square concrete drain culvert built into the curb to bounce over!
It was badly lit, there was no give way sign and the dead end sign at the t-junction had been nicked from its posts!! Intersection just came from nowhere.
Amazingly and testament to the build quality of our beloved VW's nothing actually broke off the car and it was still running with both headlights ablaze when it came to rest!
BUT.. the passenger front wheel ended up bent back up under the the front door hinge, which in turn has pushed the whole A pillar upwards causing the windscreen to fracture and it has also pushed and slightly buckled the roofline up, so it looks terminal i'm afraid!:mad:
All this just three days after finally getting the S3 donor car:(
So the shannons guy will check it over and most likely write it off in the next coupla days.
Anyone out there selling a 5 door mk2?

oh no! let us know how that turns out... so you had comp insurance on the car then?

dont worry though, 5dr mk2's are for sale nearly constantly so you'll be able to find one :) especially if you get a nice insurance payout lump.

joshyd-mk2gti
07-01-2008, 04:27 PM
man that sucks. you don't seem too pissed off, i sure would be. was it a 2 door or 5 door? hope you can find a shell soon so you can start the conversion.

evorobin
07-01-2008, 04:27 PM
PM sent mate

rayray086
07-01-2008, 04:45 PM
Damn man that's a shame. I'm sure with the donor car with you now, you can only count down the days until you find a shell to play with!

Oneofthegreats
07-01-2008, 05:25 PM
Jeez that really suck's, just when your project was taking off too!

I know exactly what your going through matey & I found the hardest thing was "what am I going to do now" after I've put all that effort in.

I found that taking a step back for awhile helped me out a fair bit.

Hang in there is really all I can say. Something will present itself soon enough.

Have you thought of a mk1?? There's one going cheap in the for sale section.

Mischa
07-01-2008, 05:26 PM
hey just lucky you didnt stack it 3 days after you put the engine in... 3 days before its preferable!

GOLFBALLS
07-01-2008, 05:45 PM
hey just lucky you didnt stack it 3 days after you put the engine in... 3 days before its preferable!
Ha! yea.

I am pissed off, but I gotta be responsible for my actions and these things happen. I've gone over it so many times in my head, but I did everything I could to slow the car without panicking. The dead end just came up so fast there was nothing I could've done to save it. I know something will come along. My best mate in Melb has a brother selling a mint mk1 3 door. Its bright orange!
Just dont go belting around unfamiliar roads in the dark is my advice!
Thanks for your sympathy guys.
Wade

GOLFBALLS
07-01-2008, 05:48 PM
man that sucks. you don't seem too pissed off, i sure would be. was it a 2 door or 5 door? hope you can find a shell soon so you can start the conversion.
Was a fiver. Will see what i can find.

roccodingo
07-01-2008, 07:36 PM
Wade, try ringing H Arnoldi, in West Perth, I remember a while back Pete was looking at selling his Mk 2 GTi. if he has done so or not, I dont know....

May take a few calls to get thru ..think he isnt there all the time these days.

GOLFBALLS
11-01-2008, 01:13 PM
Well guys, it was written off for sure this morning:(
The Shannons guy was great and said i should get around $4000 payout and keep the wreck.
He said it is repairable but would be expensive. I think I might strip it for parts and use them to build a 20vt GTI replica using another mk2 shell. Someone might want the GTI shell to repair later as its prolly bent about 12-15mm upwards at the front roofline.
Either that, or i buy the orange mk1 i've been spying from a mate in melbourne and keep the GTI for a later stage and rebuild that myself.
Or... maybe buy that mk1 and put the 1.8T in that, and sell off the mk2 stuff???
Who's got some advice?:???:
Wade

Mischa
11-01-2008, 03:40 PM
Well guys, it was written off for sure this morning:(
The Shannons guy was great and said i should get around $4000 payout and keep the wreck.
He said it is repairable but would be expensive. I think I might strip it for parts and use them to build a 20vt GTI replica using another mk2 shell. Someone might want the GTI shell to repair later as its prolly bent about 12-15mm upwards at the front roofline.
Either that, or i buy the orange mk1 i've been spying from a mate in melbourne and keep the GTI for a later stage and rebuild that myself.
Or... maybe buy that mk1 and put the 1.8T in that, and sell off the mk2 stuff???
Who's got some advice?:???:
Wade

thats awsome... parts for these cars are wearing very thin so its great you get to keep the wreck. 4000 is a very generous payout too. i say keep the same plans get another mk2 and do the conversion :)

DVR68U
11-01-2008, 09:13 PM
hey mate sorry to hear about your crash , like said earlier better before than just after you fitted all the stuff. good luck with the hunt for a new one, there are still a few around, if not then get a mk1 but they arent as nice daily driving tho. but it would be balls out power in a mk1 lol.
cheers brenton

Jarred
11-01-2008, 09:44 PM
mk 1 conversion would be awesum. It would be damn quick and a shed load of fun, but as brenton said, maybe not as comfy as a daily, but then again, who cares about comfort? hahaha There are plenty of mk 1 coming up for sale recently. so you should have a good chance of getting a dencently straight 3 door even. I'm not sure how hard it is to find a mk 2 tho, your choice, but either would be good. Also remeber you can use most of the parts off your mk 2 if you get a mk 2 shell, so in that sense you won't be "wasting" your mk 2 or it's parts atleast.

Real sorry to hear about the crash tho, lucky it didn't happen after you had done the conversion

joshyd-mk2gti
12-01-2008, 11:08 AM
stick with the mk2. its what you chose earlier, so find another one. hopefully you can find a cheap auto one somewhere.

Valver.
12-01-2008, 12:33 PM
Dare I say it, but I'd use a Mk3 base car instead. The conversion will work out a a lot cheaper as you needn't spend so much money converting/replacing/reinforcing components to take the power. The S3 parts will also bolt in easily in a lot of cases.

Far better daily driver too :o

Mischa
12-01-2008, 12:50 PM
Dare I say it, but I'd use a Mk3 base car instead. The conversion will work out a a lot cheaper as you needn't spend so much money converting/replacing/reinforcing components to take the power. The S3 parts will also bolt in easily in a lot of cases.

Far better daily driver too :o

ohhh man how could you say that... i see dozens of mk3's everyday but maybe 3 or 4 mk2's a year.

Valver.
12-01-2008, 01:20 PM
ohhh man how could you say that... i see dozens of mk3's everyday but maybe 3 or 4 mk2's a year.

Because it's sound advice :) Of course a Mk1 or Mk2 is going to be more fun, but the former car, especially, costs a LOT of money to modify!! The Mk2 at least avoids engine mount problems.

Mischa
12-01-2008, 03:03 PM
Because it's sound advice :) Of course a Mk1 or Mk2 is going to be more fun, but the former car, especially, costs a LOT of money to modify!! The Mk2 at least avoids engine mount problems.

ah well i guess for me im doing an mk2 conversion because i genuinely love that model and i'm most certainly not doing it for comfort, reliability, money saving or sensibility! :P from what ive seen heard and researched the mk2 isnt all that much trouble to get the 20vt engine into anyway.

true, it is good advice to put it in a newer shell depending on what the car will be used for, but it wont be nearly as special or noteworthy... all this just my own opinion btw! :)

Bora Sport
13-01-2008, 12:02 PM
Dare I say it, but I'd use a Mk3 base car instead. The conversion will work out a a lot cheaper as you needn't spend so much money converting/replacing/reinforcing components to take the power. The S3 parts will also bolt in easily in a lot of cases.

Far better daily driver too :o

Exactly what I was thinking.

GOLFBALLS
13-01-2008, 12:42 PM
Sorry, but I most certainly will NOT be changing to the Mk3. Its like a flabby mk2 with a bad nose job!!j:
I actually saw FOUR mk2's around Perth yesterday on the way to roccodingo's!!!
I saw one parked in the city the other day so i went to see if it was still there and to leave a note on it. As I was sitting at the lights just around the corner i looked in my mirror and there was another white one behind me!!:o I beeped and signalled at him to pull over but i think i just freaked him out. He drove away.
There's also another navy blue 3 door i see parked outside a house often so i went there to make an offer but the woman said she wouldn't sell it for anything. dont blame her! There was a VR6 parked next to it that her hubby owned that might be for sale. Thats about the only mk3 i would consider!
Also gotta go check on another silver GL i've seen on a certain nature strip today and see if owner will sell.
My family and friends are not car people and are putting serious pressure on me to just let it go and buy a normal car. They just don't get it. I'm so sick of trying to explain...
wade

peedman
13-01-2008, 01:22 PM
Not even a 3 door mk3? They are less rare than a mk2 one.

Valver.
13-01-2008, 03:35 PM
You may actually find a well sorted Mk3 isn't much different to drive than a Mk2. It is a FAR stiffer and safer shell and allows a lot more tyre under the bodywork to put the power down.

I know I may sound like I have a double standard going, but my Mk1 is far from a daily driver!

When you want to use the car everyday, that puts a totally different spin on things :)

Personally, I think all Golfs 1-3 are great (the later ones are not the same car to drive, though still good fun). As a daily driver, all things considered, I wouldn't highly modify a Mk1 or Mk2: they are old and demand a lot more respect and patience ;)

Mischa
13-01-2008, 03:44 PM
You may actually find a well sorted Mk3 isn't much different to drive than a Mk2. It is a FAR stiffer and safer shell and allows a lot more tyre under the bodywork to put the power down.

I know I may sound like I have a double standard going, but my Mk1 is far from a daily driver!

When you want to use the car everyday, that puts a totally different spin on things :)

Personally, I think all Golfs 1-3 are great (the later ones are not the same car to drive, though still good fun). As a daily driver, all things considered, I wouldn't highly modify a Mk1 or Mk2: they are old and demand a lot more respect and patience ;)

that summed it up well. although you can always stiffen up the mk1 or mk2 chassis with some good ol' mild steel and a welder :)

joshyd-mk2gti
13-01-2008, 05:29 PM
There's also another navy blue 3 door i see
is it non gti and has small bumpers? could be the one that used to be over here. was on ebay a fair while back, ive been looking for it :(

GOLFBALLS
13-01-2008, 08:00 PM
is it non gti and has small bumpers? could be the one that used to be over here. was on ebay a fair while back, ive been looking for it :(
Its a small bumper GTI.
My GTI is small bumper but has a slightly different grille. It a 7 vent while most other GTI small bumper cars i've seen have the 5 vent GTI grille. Mine must be REALLY early mk2??
I'm still thinking. Maybe mk3 shell isnt such a bad thing. I just prefer the look of the mk2 and it attracts so many curious looks.
I will get this AMK engine out of the S3, have it assessed by Joe at GOLFWAGEN in Wangara and if there's hidden internal damage too expensive to quickly repair then i'll have to keep it stored and really take my time with this project. The S3 shell will have to go soon to make room for my mangled GTI.
If it all gets too hard i might sell it all, give up and buy something else altogether.:(
I really want this to work, but every single step so far has been a fight all the way and i'm fast running out of energy.
wade

Jarred
13-01-2008, 08:27 PM
Just take your time mate. One step at a time.

Get the engine checked and go from there. Pop it in storage, and work slowly with what you've got. I've found with all the different ideas around and different mods and what not, it's easy to loose what you first had in mind, the origional plan/goal. Take a step back and take some time to asses what you want. In time your origional plan/idea will come back to you, and I'm sure you'll be refreshed.

A bit of "tunnel vision" is maybe what you need. Stick to your orig plan. Get a new shell and pop in the S3 donk. This like the accidents are just a minor set back. Just work your way around it, and I'm sure you'll be happy in the end!

Just my two bob worth.

16v80
14-01-2008, 01:01 AM
There was a mk2 Jetta, 1990 model I think thats for sale in rockingham for around 3,
I would put the golf headlights/grille etc on it with the 20vt you would have a nice project car.

Ian

GOLFBALLS
14-01-2008, 10:43 AM
Hmmm. Nice idea but i need a hatch or stationwagon because i'm a full time drummer.
Ian, are you the guy with the red GTI I met at GOLFWAGEN?
Wade

static1800
14-01-2008, 11:05 AM
stay the mk2 route i reckon, something different and a 5 door mk2 has sleeper value and are a great car.

GOLFBALLS
14-01-2008, 10:41 PM
I test drove a 2L mk3 today just for a try. It went very well. My mechanic says either its been modded a bit or is one of those freak cars. HMMM.
Someone sell me a 5-door mk2 for christ's sake!!

16v80
14-01-2008, 11:59 PM
Hmmm. Nice idea but i need a hatch or stationwagon because i'm a full time drummer.
Ian, are you the guy with the red GTI I met at GOLFWAGEN?
Wade

Yep thats me

16v80
15-01-2008, 12:02 AM
Have you seen the size of a jetta boot???? its mahoosive,

sorry to hear you bent ur mk2, would have been nice with the 20vt

Ian

GOLFBALLS
15-01-2008, 12:23 AM
Have you seen the size of a jetta boot???? its mahoosive,

sorry to hear you bent ur mk2, would have been nice with the 20vt

Ian
MYEAS!:D
Hey!!! SELL ME YOUR GTI!!!:cool:

static1800
15-01-2008, 07:13 AM
Someone sell me a 5-door mk2 for christ's sake!!

I've got a 5 door aussie import gti ;)

MattyT
15-01-2008, 04:51 PM
I wonder if thats was your grey mk2 out beside the Rocket Room a few weeks back?? :)

Dont give up on this, it'd be awesome to see a project like this completed in WA. I have no idea on the mk2 vs mk3 shell debate but maybe if you got a mk3 then you can go the vr6 wide track suspension route??

Keep going dude, best of luck to you!

GOLFBALLS
15-01-2008, 06:24 PM
I've got a 5 door aussie import gti ;)
Cool. I'll try my best to find a Mk2 in my local area before resorting to an interstate purchase. Damn freight costs!:mad:

99gti
15-01-2008, 06:27 PM
I know a mk3 was mentioned earlier but have you thought about a polo or a seat ibiza?

Water Boy
15-01-2008, 09:15 PM
Mate it was a pity about writing off ya Mk2... But i spose there will be a bigger and better base soon :D

GOLFBALLS
16-01-2008, 11:34 PM
Hey, i may have found a new mk2! Joe up at GOLFWAGEN called me this morning after hearing one of his other customers desperately needed to sell his '91 5-door GTI. WOOHOO!:o Its red and has big bumpers of course, but who cares its a mk2 GTI for $4000, right when i need it!
Havent officially bought it yet but looks like a goer. If so, project Golfballs is back on! Still waiting on insurance.
btw, for those of you who wanted pics, there's some of the S3 bits and unloading the car in the "wrecking" thread.:cool:
Wade

GOLFBALLS
17-01-2008, 09:35 PM
DAMMIT!:mad:
That red GTI was sold yesterday, so there goes that idea.
I did get my insurance money though, and i can keep the car.:)
Anyhoo, back to the mk2 hunting....

william
17-01-2008, 10:36 PM
how bent is your mk2 pics

Mischa
18-01-2008, 01:30 AM
hmmm so any parts avail then? what colour was it? sorry dont mean to be a scavenger

GOLFBALLS
18-01-2008, 07:00 PM
Its not that bent really, panel wise anyway everythings fine. but the main damage is the metal front slam panel under the bumper, splitter/spoiler, the front bumper is a little skew-wiff, front pass suspension and rim is f@#!ed, securing tabs on bottom of grille popped out, windscreen.
Like i said, the sudden impact from under the front has literally knocked the whole front end upwards by about 15mm, mainly bending at the bottom of the front door hinge/base of the A-pillars (passenger side mainly) and slightly inwards at the lower rear of the front psngr guard where the wheel is wedged. This in turn pushed up the roofline a teensy bit too causing a little ripple beside the sunoof.
Mischa, it is Atlas Grey. Is there any other colour to have a mk2??:cool:
The interior is that cool 1 inch thick red/grey horizontal stripes fabric. everything is clean and intact including rear parcel shelf! I am a clean neat freak when it comes to my car:D
Will put pics up soon.

roccodingo
19-01-2008, 11:05 PM
Wade, was the red car Arnoldi's old Mk 2 ??

saw a dark red Mk 2 at City beach thursday nite.. !!!

keep looking man, something will show up..

GOLFBALLS
21-01-2008, 06:38 PM
I looked at a Lancia delta integrale yesterday. Ooohhh mama! '91 model 16v turbo AWD 290bhp with ABS.
Its a left hooker but i could live with that. 80,000 k's
The guy said he'd take $9000.
Who's had experience with these?

Jarred
21-01-2008, 06:44 PM
wow! what a car! that would be on nice ride fo shure!! working on them is hard, parts will be hard to find i think, and that engine bay is packed tight!! makes it real diff to work on it. Insurance may be a killer tho, being LHD

MattyT
21-01-2008, 11:01 PM
Dude buy it purely for the fact that its a lancia delta integrale!!!!

Garage it, keep it clean and let it linger forever :D

Preen59
22-01-2008, 05:29 AM
If it's a lancia, the wiring will be a nightmare..

the scotsman
22-01-2008, 07:57 AM
Is it an evo? sounds like it should be with that power output. The standard inters had less power than that, also has it got the adjustable rear wing?Mate had one in Scotland they are quick and handle really well, parts are tricky though and are made of tinfoil. If you can get a good parts source go for it.

Golfer
22-01-2008, 08:43 AM
it is Atlas Grey. Is there any other colour to have a mk2??:cool:

Of course not... Unless it's Platinum Grey Metallic...

Have you considered that 3dr for sale on E-bay? It's digifant, so the conversion wouldn't be as difficult as on the older 2's like mine, and they are oh so rare... Just gotta ship it from Melbourne...

99gti
22-01-2008, 09:49 AM
That's what I recon you should do to. Check your PM's GOLFBALLS - I sent you the link...

GOLFBALLS
22-01-2008, 06:58 PM
I need a car i can use straight away (i.e running). This engine swap fiasco is something i've decided to take my time with now the buggered ol' GTI motor is no longer able to threaten me with a breakdown.
Not goin for the eBay car for three main reasons. One being that its 3 door and so my old GTI interior and side trim (which i love) wont fit coz it was 5 door. Not much sense having a 5 door parts car if i'm gonna restore a 3 door!!!
The second reason is that i personally prefer the look of the five door mk2. I dunno, the 3 door just looks a bit off to me. Something about the longer door and no little 5th window divider in the rear side glass makes the body styling look less 'balanced'. I feel the same way about the mk5 GTI's and E30 BMW's.
Third is the fact that i'd have to basically pay an extra $1500 more than the car's real value just to get it to Perth if I buy an interstater.
I'll wait for something to come up and find another toy in the meantime. Wont make any difference if its digi or k-jet as i'll be using the QPEng Plug 'n' Play conversion kit.
I just scored a job at the Audi dealership so getting parts will be so easy now!:cool:

GOLFBALLS
22-01-2008, 07:06 PM
Is it an evo? sounds like it should be with that power output. The standard inters had less power than that, also has it got the adjustable rear wing?Mate had one in Scotland they are quick and handle really well, parts are tricky though and are made of tinfoil. If you can get a good parts source go for it.
Nah it wasnt the evo. the guy just put all new belts in it and its been modified a little bit giving the bigger output. He may have been talkin crap tho!! No adjustable wing but he had an aftermarket replica one there.
There's quite a few italian specialists around Perth actually and i've seen Integrale's fairly often about the place.
I'll do a bit more homework and see..

Mischa
22-01-2008, 11:15 PM
I need a car i can use straight away (i.e running). This engine swap fiasco is something i've decided to take my time with now the buggered ol' GTI motor is no longer able to threaten me with a breakdown.
Not goin for the eBay car for three main reasons. One being that its 3 door and so my old GTI interior and side trim (which i love) wont fit coz it was 5 door. Not much sense having a 5 door parts car if i'm gonna restore a 3 door!!!
The second reason is that i personally prefer the look of the five door mk2. I dunno, the 3 door just looks a bit off to me. Something about the longer door and no little 5th window divider in the rear side glass makes the body styling look less 'balanced'. I feel the same way about the mk5 GTI's and E30 BMW's.
Third is the fact that i'd have to basically pay an extra $1500 more than the car's real value just to get it to Perth if I buy an interstater.
I'll wait for something to come up and find another toy in the meantime. Wont make any difference if its digi or k-jet as i'll be using the QPEng Plug 'n' Play conversion kit.
I just scored a job at the Audi dealership so getting parts will be so easy now!:cool:

shame you're in perth and that 3dr is in melbourne and i'm in sydney i would have sold you my incredibly immaculate 5dr (well body wise at least) and bought that 3dr :(

gareth_oau
01-02-2008, 10:22 AM
Try putting a "wanted" advert in the local papers.

I was trying to buy a car a few years back, scanned the classifieds for weeks to no avail, so i put a wanted advert in the paper and got 8 calls within 2 days, all from people who were thinking of selling, but hadnt got round to it yet.

Picked myself up a perfect 1980 2 door Escort RS2000, complete with full body fit etc.

By the time I'd finished with it, it had found itself a quaint little turbo etc etc, and 270KW of power:D

GOLFBALLS
06-02-2008, 07:19 PM
That's right you heard it here first. I have just bought myself a 5door 5speed 1991 mk2 GTI 8v in white. 200,000 k's, air con and pwr steering!
It will inherit some panels from my old mk2, the koni's, the RS001's, door cards and seats (i like the style more on my old car), and lastly the mighty 1.8T S3 lump.
Might even revert it back to the small bumpers. I dunno, i just reckon the big bumpers look goofy and flabby.
Job's back on!:D
Wade

Jarred
06-02-2008, 08:16 PM
sweet as mah man!! good to hear. small bumpers FTW

Mischa
06-02-2008, 08:20 PM
That's right you heard it here first. I have just bought myself a 5door 5speed 1991 mk2 GTI 8v in white. 200,000 k's, air con and pwr steering!
It will inherit some panels from my old mk2, the koni's, the RS001's, door cards and seats (i like the style more on my old car), and lastly the mighty 1.8T S3 lump.
Might even revert it back to the small bumpers. I dunno, i just reckon the big bumpers look goofy and flabby.
Job's back on!:D
Wade

nice to hear! show us some pics :D

dibs on the left fender if it becomes available

GOLFBALLS
07-02-2008, 11:59 PM
PM me your email addresses if ya want pics and i'll email em to ya's.
Then matybe some of you computer-y people can post them up here until i get the web page started.:cool:

99gti
08-02-2008, 06:06 AM
Awesome news. Cant wait to see this one get going.

runamuk
16-04-2008, 07:15 PM
Is this the engine sitting out at Golfwagen?

GOLFBALLS
19-04-2008, 04:55 PM
Yep, thats the one. With the cracked sump!!j:

GOLFBALLS
19-04-2008, 05:33 PM
Hey guys sorry for the long time since last post. I secured a set of BBS RS031's last week for $500 from Swan Tyre Service! They were on the manager's E30 BMW. As soon as he finds some other wheels i'll be able to put em on my car and lose the semi-lame cheviot 14x5.5's!! I've still got my two BBS RS 001's but i'll keep them and use them when two more pop up somewhere. The RS031's are 15x6.5 whereas the 001's are 15x7.
The old wreck will soon be towed up to GOLFWAGEN where it will be stripped, so if anyone needs any parts...

GOLFBALLS
25-04-2008, 03:29 PM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/04/myGTI-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/04/P1280385-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/04/P1280383-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/04/P1280381-2.jpg

GOLFBALLS
25-04-2008, 03:34 PM
There's some pics of the old car, before and after damage!!
Check the broken wheel. It was a BMW BBS Euro spec 15x7 E30 M3 rim.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/04/damageres-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/04/P1280380-2.jpg

Luckily the RS001's were unharmed!!!

GOLFBALLS
25-04-2008, 03:38 PM
And this is the replacement GTI. By the way, these Cheviots are for sale. $100 with good rubber.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/04/P2190482-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/04/P2190483_1-2.jpg

jayjay
25-04-2008, 03:41 PM
holy crap that wheel got munched!! are you going to parts out your old mk2 then? cause mine's looking pretty tired.. and you have 2 now!! well 1 and 1/2..

Mischa
25-04-2008, 03:43 PM
wow... your old car certainly did take a beating from hitting that curb. big bumpers look better anyway :D

now stop procrastinating and stick that 20vt in there :cool:

GOLFBALLS
25-04-2008, 03:47 PM
This is the donor S3 arriving, and some shots of the damage to some of the engine ancillaries. Pretty bad eh?!!:o
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/04/thedonorandrecipientres-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/04/engine-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/04/crackedcrankcaseres-2.jpg

GOLFBALLS
25-04-2008, 04:02 PM
Once i get the wreck to Golfwagen (08 9303 4999) me and Joe will pull it apart and I'll make one sweet car outta two:D
Sorry Mischa, but one of the first things will be to retrofit the small bumpers;) That front big bumpr looks dodge anyway after some 'nice' home repairs by the previous owner!!:rolleyes:
Then I will use the great interior from the grey car and possibly the ol' split window'd front doors. I need a new small bump'd GTI front splitter/spoiler if anyone knows of one???
Eventually the white car will someday be resprayed in the Atlas Grey or similar as it needs a respray anyway.
I'm looking for a suitable 02A gearbox and flywheel, and a VR6 clutch. Joe will probably have something there amongst his huge stockpile!

joshyd-mk2gti
26-04-2008, 12:26 AM
bah i really dont like the older style split window front doors. dont know why youd want to put them on :S small bumpers with the newer doors will look good.

Water Boy
26-04-2008, 11:59 AM
Dude looking good... I do say it would have been nice to have a 2 door for the 1.8t conversion :D

Golf Loon
26-04-2008, 12:41 PM
Engine should bolt into the Mk2 pretty easy.
Are you gonna go factory loom and ecu, or aftermarket?
Your Grey doors would be ideal for Jay Jays early car may even be the same colour. I reckon the big front windows and small bumpers will be the best.
What piece do you need for the front, i have most of a small bumper one here. Plus an o2a box or 2 ;)

SoVeReIgN
26-04-2008, 01:24 PM
Geez that S3 really copped a beating - Do you know much about its accident? :o

GOLFBALLS
26-04-2008, 07:01 PM
I'm trying to go for a nice balanced looking car. I need the 5 door because i have to be able to load my drum gear in and out easily and quickly.
I havent decided for sure which front doors but the little quarter glass in the old front doors matches the rear door quarter glass. It might sound weird but to my eyes the styling seems to work better when its balanced and visual "themes" are rounded off. On the other hand, the single glass doors have elec mirrors and i like the newer mirror shape and position. We shall see...
Matt, i'll check out whats around locally for an 02A before buying interstate:) Also will wait and see if I can straighten the front bumper out a bit before replacing. Same goes for the front guards. Apparently big bumper cars have different front guards to small bumper ones:???:

GOLFBALLS
26-04-2008, 07:06 PM
Geez that S3 really copped a beating - Do you know much about its accident? :o

Yep! It was crashed by a dude on the ozaudi forum. He was goin about 100kph down a Brissie highway when some dude ran a red light through an intersection! The S3 cleaned him up at full tilt and flipped over:o The red light runner was killed.

GOLFBALLS
26-04-2008, 07:14 PM
Are you gonna go factory loom and ecu, or aftermarket?


Will go the QPEng Plug n Play kit. Whatchya reckon?

Golf Loon
26-04-2008, 07:18 PM
Probably easier for that car. Get the proper loom built for the car and plug away. I`m gonna use the same for my Rocco 20VT.

GOLFBALLS
26-04-2008, 07:25 PM
Yep. Whats the back up service like for Qpeng? I dont really wanna tune it too much as 270bhp will be quite enough!
Is the front small bumper a GTI one? And do you have the plastic grille panel for under the bumper along with the lower metal panel? Also will need the front splitter if ya got one;)

h100vw
26-04-2008, 07:31 PM
I am reckoning that you wouldn't need any back up. If they are any good the loom would be tested out fully, as should the ECU.

The only unknown for me, would be the actual software they load into it not being perfect for our hot climate.

Shouldn't be any bother getting 270 out of it, a decent FMIC and big downpipe and exhaust will help no end.

Gavin

GOLFBALLS
26-04-2008, 07:47 PM
yea. you send them the factory loom and they modify it for you and send it back with the kit. Its cool coz you can keep the mk2 ignition barrel and clocks:D

gareth_oau
27-04-2008, 12:26 AM
Wade,

out of curiosity, 154KW (minimum!!) ultimately delivered just through the front hoops. What mods are you planning to ensure they all make it into fordward movement and not tyre smoke?

Golf Loon
27-04-2008, 09:36 AM
I rang up QPEng and spoke to Ben Leech.

If you give them all the VW part numbers they will code the ecu to suit and if you upgrade later, still using VW parts, they will send you a free update disk.

They can also sell you a loom from stock and just make that one suit your car.

GOLFBALLS
27-04-2008, 12:01 PM
...and whats wrong with tyre smoke??j:
Obviously a Quaife LSD will be added as soon as i can afford it! But I have many suspension upgrades planned to keep it as drivable as possible.
Anti-roll bars, poly bushes everywhere and a good Bilstein kit.
There are so many people overseas who've done this conversion to the mk2 and tuned up to 350bhp in some cases! They still drive those cars around public roads. There's things you can adjust suspension wise to avoid all the wheelspin (such as stiffening the rear end to prevent front 'lift off', which unloads the front wheels grip) but the real part of the car that can minimise tyre smoke is the part between the steering wheel and drivers seat!;)

GOLFBALLS
27-04-2008, 12:02 PM
I rang up QPEng and spoke to Ben Leech.

If you give them all the VW part numbers they will code the ecu to suit and if you upgrade later, still using VW parts, they will send you a free update disk.

They can also sell you a loom from stock and just make that one suit your car.

Yup. Awesome!

GOLFBALLS
01-05-2008, 11:57 PM
Can anyone shed some light on whether or not a vr6 clutch will work with the 1.8T/02A combination??
the haynes book by Tim Stiles (of TSR Performance) says it wont, but Ben Leech from QPEng said it is the best one to use:confused:
Any help as i'm about to buy a sachs vr6 clutch...

evorobin
02-05-2008, 01:00 AM
Can anyone shed some light on whether or not a vr6 clutch will work with the 1.8T/02A combination??

Gavin just did that on his A3 I believe

h100vw
02-05-2008, 08:29 AM
Gavin just did that on his A3 I believe

Replied in the other thread, you need a 4cyl flywheel to go with that. G60/2E etc.

Gavin

golf3
02-05-2008, 08:51 AM
i assume you're using an ABF style 02A CDA.
It actually has a different clutch set up to the 2E, a bit larger from memory.

My setup came with a flywheel, but i got a LUK clutch from gsfcarparts in the UK for quite cheap. Shipping as usual is a killer, but you should get one landed for $200. See their range of Mk3 16v.

GOLFBALLS
08-05-2008, 12:06 AM
Whoa so many codes:confused: Me no understande!??
From what Ben at QPEng says, only the 228mm 4 cyl 02A flywheel will work with the 1.8t/VR6 clutch/02A combo.
I have struck a deal with roccodingo and swapped some mk2 GTI bits for a 16v Corrado 02A box and 228mm flywheel.
Also bought the sachs VR6 clutch and g'box seals from sukebe! Its gonna be a VWWatercooled special!!:D
I spent $470 at work (Audi) on a brand new sump, cam belt tensioner and v-belt pulley this week.
Parts are gathering, and so is my excitement! The bits from the old S3 are slowly selling which is paying for most things so far...

golf3
08-05-2008, 05:59 AM
Very good! That should work correctly!!! :)

GOLFBALLS
15-05-2008, 08:11 PM
Hey does anybody have a G60 radiator?
I have the fan and shroud but not the rad itself.
Maybe someone knows of similar or identical ones from other models?
I think the water outlet needs to be on the passenger side for easier fitment to the 1.8t...:?
Anyone know?

h100vw
15-05-2008, 08:14 PM
I reckon the VR6 radiator is similar with the outlet on the passenger side. Is the S3 rad no good?

On another note, before you fit that engine do yourself a favour and change the water pump. Mine just went on the A3 and it's a chuffer to do. The plastic impeller has fallen apart.

Gavin

Valver.
15-05-2008, 08:19 PM
Most radiators can be inverted without problems. I've run both the Mk1 GTI and Scirocco 16v rads upside down so the outlets were on the other side :)

A Mk2 radiator will cool the engine just fine (unless you're keeping the a/c) anyway.

zedub
15-05-2008, 09:41 PM
...and whats wrong with tyre smoke??j:
Obviously a Quaife LSD will be added as soon as i can afford it!

any idea how much that will set you back?

I'm thinking of one as my next mod (that and install the K04)

99gti
15-05-2008, 09:51 PM
any idea how much that will set you back?

I'm thinking of one as my next mod (that and install the K04)

Your not the only one!

GOLFBALLS
16-05-2008, 01:30 AM
ha, yea i'm guessing a little quaife number might set us back around AUD$2500 - $3000 for the ATB version.
I think there's prices on the TSR site for 020 and 02A etc.
Cheers for the radiator tips guys. I'll try the mk3 or VR6 one.
The S3 rad woulda been smashed into a million bits, and the water pump was damaged anyway;)

GOLFBALLS
19-05-2008, 11:33 PM
I was thinking i'll need the fuel pump outta the s3. I took it out of the tank and its a complex bit of kit.
Does anyone know if i can use it with the mk2 tank?
PS; there was at least 15 litres of fuel left in the S3 tank so i put it in mine and my girlfriends cars (she has a 1989 laserj:). I dunno what the hell it was but both our cars are running like rocket ships now and it was only about 7 litres worth mixd with our existing fuel!!!j: :cool:

evorobin
20-05-2008, 12:13 AM
Premium but octane goes off over time still better than 91 :)

GOLFBALLS
20-05-2008, 01:55 AM
Premium but octane goes off over time still better than 91 :)

Yea thats what i thought, and i always use 98, but its weird how much kick my car seemed to have today..:???:
Call the Mythbusters guys!!

GOLFBALLS
02-06-2008, 12:25 AM
Hey all. sorry for poor progress but it's busy times! Still sorting bits and pieces and deciding on what kind of look to go with, blah blah. Sigh, so many options:?
A few knocking and clunking noises tell me that the ol' beastie is starting to object to hard driving, so its time for a complete polymounts/bushes overhaul - seeing as tho its gotta be done to handle the 20vT anyway.
Has anyone got any suggestions/experience with any good brands to help me decide. Keep in mind its going to be a daily driver as well as occasional track weapon.:cool:
I'm thinking Vibra technics, super pro, powerflex, etc.
Prices? Advice?

86gti
23-07-2008, 08:28 PM
prothane bushes seem good, got the full kit in my mk2.. Made in US.
80.00 US for whole kit. Contact Mike - www.parts4vws.com

They had free shipping on this item a while back.
Tonnes of good stuff at good prices......
Just spent $1800 dollars wit them. lol

GOLFBALLS
28-07-2008, 12:36 AM
Cool thanks man!:)
Here's new inspiration i came accross in Vienna a coupla weeks ago. This car has me seriously considering keeping big bumpers.
Its exactly what i'm aiming for: OEM+ beautifully refinished but lower and wider, and underneath... 270bhp S3 power!!:driver:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/07/mk2GTIinspireres-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/07/inspirationres1-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/07/inspirationres-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/07/greymk2res-1.jpg
Love it!

99gti
28-07-2008, 06:50 AM
Very nice! Needs a little more dumpage :D

ranton-inc
28-07-2008, 07:16 AM
you are using all the electronics and loom right?

ranton-inc
28-07-2008, 07:17 AM
Talk to GTI'S as he is in the closing stages of a MK2 20vt Conversion and he has done if very simplistically and easy...

it even sounds like a MKIV GTI When running (nice and quiet) lol

he can probably answer any curly questions you may need answered

GOLFBALLS
28-07-2008, 06:42 PM
you are using all the electronics and loom right?
Using QPEng plug 'n' play kit = 20vt loom slightly modified with QPE ECU.
This kit is easy and allows me to keep mk2 clocks and ingnition barrel etc.:biggrin:

GOLFBALLS
10-08-2008, 11:33 AM
Hi all, well Grant (roccodingo) has been over yesterday and today to help the final and terminal dismantling of the old grey beast. Will free up heaps of space:biggrin: Now i can concentrate on the actual rebuild again!!
If anyone wants any mk2 bits lemme know and i'll see if i can help.
Pics coming of the chop up! Was actually kinda fun

Treza360
10-08-2008, 08:19 PM
Yep! It was crashed by a dude on the ozaudi forum. He was goin about 100kph down a Brissie highway when some dude ran a red light through an intersection! The S3 cleaned him up at full tilt and flipped over:o The red light runner was killed.
Really enjoying this buildup mate. Can't wait to see the finished product.
I remember reading on ozAudi about that crash but I can't seem to find the thread for it anymore. It's a real testement to the engineers at VAG that they can make a car where the driver can survive a crash like that.
It's good to see that the parts are going to good use (including my lovely spare wheel cover).
Cheers,
Trent

GOLFBALLS
10-08-2008, 11:58 PM
Haha yea.
Ok so here's some pics of the weekend in my wrecking... i mean BACK yard:duh::mowlawn:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/SSCN2642-1.jpg
The help arrived!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/SSCN2645-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/SSCN2644-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/SSCN2643-1.jpg

GOLFBALLS
11-08-2008, 12:01 AM
...and the carnage began!!:brutal:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/SSCN2641-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/SSCN2640-1.jpg
LOOK, ITS A MK2 TARGA TOP!!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/SSCN2638-1.jpg

GOLFBALLS
11-08-2008, 01:40 AM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/SSCN2636-1.jpg

Mrk_Mickey
11-08-2008, 01:58 AM
Hahaha....

Nice pics dude:) Looking forward to your resolution!

Mischa
11-08-2008, 08:10 AM
that brings a tear to my eye. almost :P

twin eng, twin turbs
11-08-2008, 04:58 PM
Its sad to see, but its kind of fun chopping up a golf i did a mk1 2 door years back. Two hours, a 9 inch angle grinder and box trailer all gone... :biggrin:

GOLFBALLS
16-08-2008, 01:45 PM
Just posted the 20vT harness off to Quantum Perfomance Engineering in the UK for modification this morning.
It will come back ready to go with the Plug n Play kit/ecu, a specially made downpipe for this conversion and throttle for about $2400 landed at my door.
Cant wait!!:biggrin:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/harness1-1.jpg

roccodingo
21-08-2008, 12:56 AM
Should have given me the harness to bring over Wade, could have saved you a few pennies in freight bud !!!

GOLFBALLS
22-08-2008, 01:15 AM
Should have given me the harness to bring over Wade, could have saved you a few pennies in freight bud !!!

Yea cheers anyhoo:duh: If i got my lazy ass into gear and got the harness off sooner i would've:biggrin:

GOLFBALLS
22-08-2008, 07:54 PM
Hey-yo.
Me and Joe (mainly joe actually as i was too busy taking pics) at Golfwagen started stripping the damaged parts from the 20vt.
the sump obviously damaged
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/AMKsump-1.jpg

and the oil filter bracket and cooler too. The threaded union bent and pulled the thread in the mounting:frown:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/oilfilterbracket-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/oilfiltermount-2.jpg

Heres the big crack and bent bolts of the oil pump!!:eek:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/AMKoilpump-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/AMKoilpumpbolts-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/AMKturbo-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/AMKtop-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/AMKfront-1.jpg

GOLFBALLS
22-08-2008, 08:03 PM
couple more
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/AMKbottom-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/AMK-2.jpg

Obviously a few parts need to be replaced but i already got a new sump at least.
The rest of the damage was a bit of a surprise but thats what happens when you buy a pretty trashed wreck!:) I was half expecting some more probs so i'm not too bummed... yet.
So basically i need to order a new oil filter/cooler bracket with the threaded union, an oil return pipe from the sump to the turbo, a gasket or two and the other bits were in stock 2nd hand at Golfwagen. Oh also need to repair the 120v alternator.
Stay tuned...

runamuk
23-08-2008, 02:21 AM
lookin good mate, hows Joe coming along with that mk iii he's working on?

Bug_racer
23-08-2008, 02:27 AM
Whats actually wrong with the alternator ? They are a costly one to repair if the clutch is gone inside them !

GOLFBALLS
23-08-2008, 09:55 AM
The plastic back of the alternator was busted up and one of the electrodes was attached the the busted bit!?
As for Joe's blue mk3 2.0L... i think now he's decided a mk1 shell would be better so he's gonna take the motor back out and prolly wreck the mk3 body for parts?

99gti
23-08-2008, 10:20 AM
You should have told me you needed an oil return line cause I just ordered that along with the rest of the stuff I need for my conversion. Actually on second thoughts, if you want I might be able to get ECS to add it to my order cause my LSD is on back order...

GOLFBALLS
23-08-2008, 08:44 PM
PM sent dude.
Here's a list of the parts i need to replace due to damage but dont have available 2nd hand:
Oil filter bracket 06A 115 405 B = $227
threaded union for oil filter 028 115 721 = $138:eek:
Oil return line 06A 145 735 A = $104:eek:
These are trade prices obviously coz i'm an Audi employee:wink: but there still total crap!:wasntme:
If any of you guys can help out with these things please shoot me a PM yea?!
Wade

GOLFBALLS
13-09-2008, 04:16 PM
Ok, so small update time. Bought an intercooler (Merc-Benz Sprinter). I call it 'the sprintercooler' :biggrin: Umm, so its big....

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/sprintercooler-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/coolerGTI-1.jpg
Still not 100% sure how its gonna fit, or if its even the right one that many others have used for this conversion?
We'll see.

GOLFBALLS
13-09-2008, 04:21 PM
Did the rear swap for my new old stock GTI small bumper last nite.
There were a few surprises but i worked it out:
The big bumper slide-on mounts are bigger with two plug holes:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/bumprbrkt-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/holes-1.jpg

Buuut, the small bumper mounts go in the top hole, and it fits perfect:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/smallmount-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/GTIsmallbmpr-1.jpg

Voila!!:biggrin:

ausgolfer
13-09-2008, 06:19 PM
Are you going to keep the big bumper arches and sills with the small bumpers?

GOLFBALLS
13-09-2008, 06:39 PM
nah, all the small trim:)

Golf Loon
13-09-2008, 06:55 PM
PM sent dude.
Here's a list of the parts i need to replace due to damage but dont have available 2nd hand:
Oil filter bracket 06A 115 405 B = $227
threaded union for oil filter 028 115 721 = $138:eek:
Oil return line 06A 145 735 A = $104:eek:
These are trade prices obviously coz i'm an Audi employee:wink: but there still total crap!:wasntme:
If any of you guys can help out with these things please shoot me a PM yea?!
Wade

I probably have some of these bits. I`ll check on Monday.

By the way you dont really need a 120amp alternator, as a Mk2 has a LOT less electrics than an S3. You could use a Mk3 alternator and change the pulley. ;)

GOLFBALLS
13-09-2008, 07:21 PM
Dammit!
I ordered the return line, gasket and a tube of VAG sealant last week.
There is a mk4 1600 up at the shop so i'll nab the oil filter, cooler and mount from that.
Cheers for the headz up re alternator.:)

INA
03-10-2008, 03:45 PM
The oil filter housing from the AKL does not have the turbo feed line in it.You will need a metric to 4-AN fitting for it.

GOLFBALLS
03-10-2008, 06:20 PM
The oil filter housing from the AKL does not have the turbo feed line in it.You will need a metric to 4-AN fitting for it.

Ah, yes i see! Thnks for that.

Well the QPEng stuff is on its way and i have the new return line and some other bits.
More in a week or so...

GOLFBALLS
27-10-2008, 07:42 PM
Well, it's been more than a week or so:nana:
I almost destroyed my engine after an accident at work the other morning involving my foot slipping off the clutch of a cordoba, the 'doba slipping into a tool trolley, and ploughing into my AMK on its stand!!:eek: Almost knocked it over but luckily the stand's wheel got hooked under the car and saved it. Was a bit shaken up and did a bit of damage to the wall but all seems ok... for now. Man I've had some ups and downs already!
The qpeng stuff is being released from customs and posted to the workshop this week after i was relieved of $580!!!:eek: Had NO idea customs would fist me so hard, but hey, what can ya do???
I'll post the pics of it all later in the week.
Still deciding on a good quality, but reasonably priced brake setup to go with the later 16v hubs.
Will try for the factory 256mm discs if anyone has any for sale (??) and maybe some EBC greenstuffs who i just realised have their WA dealer just up the road from the shop and supply us with brakes already!! (ok, I'm still new at work:comphit:)
They should pull the car up fine as it wont be much heavier if at all, and track days will only be once a month.
Am thinking about trying the rear calipers from the S3 on the back, maybe with the old front discs just to recycle the bits i have, but not sure of fitment yet.
Other things still needed are the aforementioned oil filter mount, Peloquin LSD, KW's from robin, poly bushes, Powerflex mounts, and Eibach torsion bars.
I've just sold a bunch of PA gear and mics, as well as some drum gear to help fund it all:cry:

h100vw
27-10-2008, 07:56 PM
I don't think you like the brakes mate. I had a fairly std 16V Corrado and there was a significant improvement when I fitted 280s to it.

My G60 Golf would have been scary without the 280s for sure.

I would be on the look out for some, you do need 15s to go over them.

I reckon carpoid has got some new brakes for his Corrado, he might be worth a PM for his old ones.

Gavin

peedman
27-10-2008, 08:02 PM
Interested to know a little bit more about the qpeng stuff, what are u gonna do if u chase more power and upgrade things like injectors/turbo etc? Do u send the whole ecu back to be remapped? Looking at the cost, how come u didnt get the s3 motor wired in locally to a full standalone.

If this stuff were so easy, id do a conversion myself :)

h100vw
27-10-2008, 08:21 PM
Interested to know a little bit more about the qpeng stuff, what are u gonna do if u chase more power and upgrade things like injectors/turbo etc? Do u send the whole ecu back to be remapped? Looking at the cost, how come u didnt get the s3 motor wired in locally to a full standalone.

If this stuff were so easy, id do a conversion myself :)

I reckon the Qpeng ECU comes chipped. The ECU is DTA I believe so you providing you can get the new software, maybe from qpeng, then it wouldn't be hard to load.

Also, I think that you would be able to find someone locally who could tune it later, if you felt the need.

There would be no need to do big injectors on an S3 motor in a MK2 without a big turbo. You just wouldn't need the power. It will be plenty fast enough just chipped.

peedman, aren't you fitting an ABF? Doing a 1.8T with a bolt on ECU like Qpeng wouldn't be any harder. Maybe a bit more time and money but technically not that hard.

Gavin

GOLFBALLS
27-10-2008, 08:31 PM
OK i'll def consider the 280's then cheers! Already running 15x7 BBS RS001's:biggrin:
Re: the qpeng. All upgrades are free if you use OEM parts. You just tell them what you're doing and they send a CD i think. Ben Leach is the guy there. I asked him to put some product info in with the package coz we're thinking of becoming Aussie qpeng stockists provided it turns out to be good stuff and the training and service is ok.
I'll see what spec info they've sent and put it up here for whoever is interested.
I wanted to use their kit coz i want to keep the stock ignition barrel, clocks, etc without too much stuffing about. Apparently their stuff is easy to install but time will reveal all!
Their version of the ECU already puts out a claimed 270bhp (up from the standard AMK's 210bhp) so further power is just excessive imo and will make the car too unwieldy and overpower the chassis. ~235whp is well enough I reckon! A massive part of good lap speed comes from how well you set up the suspension/chassis so hp upgrades aren't really on my mind.
Cheers

h100vw
27-10-2008, 08:45 PM
I bet you the second install will be a much faster job!! ;)

Gavin

jayjay
27-10-2008, 11:21 PM
could you swap over the brake set up from the s3? have a machine shop make you up some caliper carriers? i'm sure you could get some prefabricated ones from overseas.. they'd have what.. 320mm about..?

peedman
28-10-2008, 09:45 AM
Thanks for the replies guys, yeh im about finishing up on my abf but im dreaming another project :duh:, dunno what happened to not spending anymore money lol. Not many s3 wrecks come about, id doubt i would be able to find one as well thus the question about mods on a mk4 gti motor.

Btw golfballs, what gbox are u using aswell? The 6 speed (?02j) or an 02a??

tommymac
28-10-2008, 03:58 PM
OK i'll def consider the 280's then cheers! Already running 15x7 BBS RS001's:biggrin:
Re: the qpeng. All upgrades are free if you use OEM parts. You just tell them what you're doing and they send a CD i think. Ben Leach is the guy there. I asked him to put some product info in with the package coz we're thinking of becoming Aussie qpeng stockists provided it turns out to be good stuff and the training and service is ok.
I'll see what spec info they've sent and put it up here for whoever is interested.
I wanted to use their kit coz i want to keep the stock ignition barrel, clocks, etc without too much stuffing about. Apparently their stuff is easy to install but time will reveal all!
Their version of the ECU already puts out a claimed 270bhp (up from the standard AMK's 210bhp) so further power is just excessive imo and will make the car too unwieldy and overpower the chassis. ~235whp is well enough I reckon! A massive part of good lap speed comes from how well you set up the suspension/chassis so hp upgrades aren't really on my mind.
Cheers

Mate i just finished wiring mine took one night and some wiring diagrams ( some colours vary) easy though so let me know if your starts first time! i am plumbing in my cooling system as we speak :driver:

GOLFBALLS
28-10-2008, 11:41 PM
Awesome!
Re: the ECU, it's made by MBE.
Re: the S3 brakes, the fronts were alcons and sold em. Were too big for the wheels i want anyway. And i got the post '89 16v hubs (thanks aussieg60) with the removable carriers so i'll go the 280 disc.
Here's some pics it came today:bigok: Well, actually the throttle body was broken but we have a spare here in better nick anyway..
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/10/qpeng3-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/10/qpeng2-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/10/qpeng1-2.jpg

As you can see, the downpipe is pretty well put together and is 2.5":biggrin:
Just gotta get the LSD, and new vibra technics eng and g'box mounts, and find a way to fit and plumb the 'sprintercooler':)

GOLFBALLS
29-10-2008, 12:13 AM
Btw golfballs, what gbox are u using aswell? The 6 speed (?02j) or an 02a??

Na 02J from 16v Corrado (thanks roccodingo!!)
6 speed quattro box doesnt really go.

Valver.
29-10-2008, 06:00 AM
As you can see, the downpipe is pretty well put together and is 2.5":biggrin:
Just gotta get the LSD, and new vibra technics eng and g'box mounts, and find a way to fit and plumb the 'sprintercooler':)

Going great guns - good work :D

Don't waste your money on the Vibratechnics engine mounts - I bought one for my Ibiza ages ago and promptly sold it to be replaced by a Turn2 kit... which did the same job for a fraction of the money.

That few hundred bucks can go towards better braking :)

tommymac
29-10-2008, 10:13 AM
FYI

Wilwood sell a kit in the UK which are LEGAL in australia and DO have dust seals (making them legal)

i think its 400 UK all up for calipers discs and all hardware - the american kits are not legal is Australia (no dust seals) - retards

Girlings pop up every so often on ebay - bahnbrenner do a kit for 700 USD.

anyhow let us now what brakes you go with - as valver said piss off vibratechnics and just order heavy duty g60 mounts unless you want to die of vibration ( you can put the polys into the mounts if you like - sikalfex is also a good little trick to stiffen them up but not so stiff you have hemorrhoids

aprr32
29-10-2008, 08:16 PM
I have AP calipers on the front of the Caddy with no dust seals,the engineer passed them and so did the ACT rego inspection.I can't see the problem.

tommymac
31-10-2008, 10:55 AM
techincally there not legal. Just could mean that if your car was checked to a stupid level your insurance could say bye bye, likely no.. but hey i dont want that risk, guess it depends how modified your car the less stock it is the more they will inspect. Strange though AP are always passed cos there fkin awesome :) i thought they all had dust seals - meh i get confused some people say yes other no? fuk knows

GOLFBALLS
13-11-2008, 07:48 PM
Hey people. I dont know if anyone here has any experience with this, but there is some evidence in the K04 that there is some rubbing from the impeller/turbine on the casing. It's only minor and the car was obviously running ok like this. Any thoughts??
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/11/K04-1.jpg

h100vw
13-11-2008, 08:01 PM
Can you get it to rub now?

As I see it there's 2 ways to go.

Cheap way, ignore it and it'll go away, probably.

Expensive way, buy another/have that one refurbed.

I have come across jet motors that wouldn't turn at all due to heat expansion causing the blades to touch the sides of the engine.

Maybe a couple of hot shutdowns and restarts caused it.

Gavin

roccodingo
13-11-2008, 08:08 PM
take it to turbo tech and get them to check it out, maybe just need minor work to rectify it, but leave it and it has the possibility of causing major grief...:duh:

GOLFBALLS
13-11-2008, 10:06 PM
mmm yea good point might do i think. It's not much of a scrape really and only on that one spot. There is about 0.5mm of play (side to side) if i really give it a firm wobble and then it just rubs on the side but still turns.
Sounds quite possible it could be the heat expansion thing as Gavin mentioned?
The foreman at Audi Centre Perth said some of these have lots of play in the turbine shaft. He's seen Q7 TDI turbo's with almost 1mm of movement in the turbine!!:eek: Well, i assume that's a lot anyway.
But this turbo business is pretty new to me still and i'm learnin as i go, so to be safe i'll get it checked by a specialist.
Thanks lads:)
I'll let ya'll know what the deal is as soon as i know!

Valver.
14-11-2008, 05:56 AM
I wouldn't worry about that - I have two new Garretts here and both of them have a fraction of rubbing against the housing :) Once the wheel is at full speed, it'll centre itself and won't rub anyway.

Golf Loon
14-11-2008, 07:06 AM
Yeah they have a fair bit of play when idle.

gldgti
16-11-2008, 09:30 AM
once oil is forcing its way through the bearing case under pressure, it centers the shaft - one of the reasons you need a tip top oil system for a turbo engine.

GOLFBALLS
18-11-2008, 10:45 PM
Got the Peloquin! YEAH!!! Check it.:biggrin: The "instructions" on installing were sooo crappy tho:duh: Looked like it had been written by an illiterate 7yoj:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/11/peloquin-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/11/lsd-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/11/lsd2-1.jpg

MMMMM the smell of traction......:driver:

gareth_oau
19-11-2008, 12:21 AM
good buy - how much did a peloquin set you back?

GOLFBALLS
19-11-2008, 07:17 PM
Twas the princely sum of around $1300AUD landed at my doorstep. thescirocco.com :)

gareth_oau
20-11-2008, 11:44 AM
well done! and i bet you paid for that before the A$ crashed!!

Mischa
20-11-2008, 12:03 PM
that looks like a torsen type diff is that right?

DUB 20V
20-11-2008, 12:28 PM
you will still spinning the wheels like a mofo, but it will just be both wheels spining not just one.:biggrin::biggrin:

GOLFBALLS
20-11-2008, 10:58 PM
well done! and i bet you paid for that before the A$ crashed!!

Nah, that's what sucks! If i'd paid for it when i first contacted them i wouldve saved about $300:duh:
I was spewing!
I'm so frickin broke doin this rebuild:frown:
I wish i was a smarty pants like peter or preeny and could do lots of it myself:biggrin: I read their rebuild threads and feel pretty humbled, as mine's more or less a "chequebook" resto.

GOLFBALLS
20-11-2008, 11:00 PM
that looks like a torsen type diff is that right?

Roger that:)

GOLFBALLS
20-11-2008, 11:01 PM
Does anyone know where i can source some mk2 G60 eng/g'box mounts from??

DUB 20V
20-11-2008, 11:02 PM
Does anyone know where i can source some mk2 G60 eng/g'box mounts from??

i know when i had my mk2 i put a g60 ewngine mount in came from brian at gti imports.

GOLFBALLS
20-11-2008, 11:15 PM
Cool, ta. I've got a few leads here but if nothing turns out i'll try brian.
Cheers

h100vw
21-11-2008, 07:50 AM
Does anyone know where i can source some mk2 G60 eng/g'box mounts from??

Do you mean the mounts, the brackets or both?

They are the same on a cable change Passat I think. Do you have Etka, thats the place to check.

Gavin

GOLFBALLS
26-11-2008, 09:18 PM
Just the mounts. According to ETKA the passat, golf2, G60, later polo's etc all have the same rubber mounts????
I think i'll just get some firm aftermarkets. The way i drive and the power it'll have, those stock mounts dont stand a chance:biggrin:

OEM G60
27-11-2008, 04:23 PM
I'd go for a Golf Mk2 deisel gearbox mount mate, alot stiffer than the standard one according to Darren at www.g-werks.com
Have you had a qoute from VW over in Perth ? Maybe worth a go.

GOLFBALLS
09-12-2008, 06:25 PM
Going great guns - good work :D

Don't waste your money on the Vibratechnics engine mounts - I bought one for my Ibiza ages ago and promptly sold it to be replaced by a Turn2 kit... which did the same job for a fraction of the money.

That few hundred bucks can go towards better braking :)

Dude, where'd ya gitchya turn2 mounts?

Valver.
09-12-2008, 06:57 PM
Dude, where'd ya gitchya turn2 mounts?

Just had a dig around - looks like they're now out of business! Either, just get some WRD mounts (nice guys to deal with):

http://www.wrdusa.com/

GOLFBALLS
17-01-2009, 06:41 PM
Being that this is a restoration not just a conversion, i swapped my dented drivers door today and fitted the one i bought off the loonster!
Looks HEAPS better, but pics coming...

Jarred
18-01-2009, 11:59 AM
goog.

glad to see the mk 2 is still getting the love. I'd hate to see you buy too many mk 1's & not have any dosh left for this baby! :D

GOLFBALLS
21-01-2009, 01:05 PM
As promised... The only issue I had was getting the doorlock/central locking rods off the little plastic clip when removing the latch from the door.
I tried to pull the whole latch mech and white plactic clip, with the rods attached, thru the small gap in the door and busted the two brittle tabs:duh:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/doormech4-1.jpg

AFTER i'd got it all out, it was only then of course that i realised the clip just slides off!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/doormech1-1.jpg

Luckily I had a spare from the grey beast this thread was started for!!:idea:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/doormech2-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/doormech3-1.jpg

I wont bother posting pics of the finished product as y'all know what a mk2 normally looks like!

geoff_gti
21-01-2009, 09:58 PM
AFTER i'd got it all out, it was only then of course that i realised the clip just slides off!


Ain't that always the way... :duh:

Golf Loon
21-01-2009, 10:34 PM
Show us a pic without the dent. How did the colour match up??

That door has been from the UK to sydders and now Perth :)

GOLFBALLS
21-01-2009, 10:48 PM
Yea the door looks identical in colour it just needs a clay bar and polish.
The little plugs in the door that hold the clips of the mk2 door trims were mostly perished, so i pinched some of the pretty green ones from a golf 3 and they worked fine.
When i clean up the car I'll put up some before and after shots.

GOLFBALLS
07-02-2009, 12:08 AM
Heya. Just a quick post in case some of you find this useful.
Changed the broken front left door handle today including the lock swap.

Here's the busted bit above my thumb:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/handles001-1.jpg

Dont try and push the little lock buttons in and slide the barrel in with a screwdriver like this! It will result in explosive swearing attacks, and possible tool/lock breakage:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/handles002-1.jpg

Just put the key in to pull the tabs down..
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/handles003-1.jpg

..and hey presto:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/handles004-1.jpg

Now my girlfriend can let herself in and I can give the gentlemanly game a rest:biggrin:

GOLFBALLS
07-02-2009, 11:42 AM
Show us a pic without the dent. How did the colour match up??

That door has been from the UK to sydders and now Perth :)

This is how it was:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/3069943981_784e5335a3-1.jpg

And how it is now (also with proper front splitter) THANKS LOON!:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/megti001-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/megti2001-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/megti003-1.jpg

geoff_gti
07-02-2009, 11:52 PM
ooH looks heaps better Wade! Good work :bowdown:

GOLFBALLS
16-03-2009, 09:45 PM
Ok so finally got some time to partially put the AMK back together.
New sump, oil filter bracket/cooler/filter, new oil pump etc.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/amk2-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/amk1-2.jpg

Also got my G60 mounts from GSF in the mail. Just waiting for correct brackets. Realised I cant use 020 brackets on the 02A because it makes the whole engine/gearbox sit 15mm forward than normal:duh: So I need the brackets from a 4cyl Corrado or Passat from '89 - '92.
Anyway the mounts are here...
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/g60mounts-2.jpg

And also attacked the charge pipe with the wire wheel tonight after a trying day. hadda get outta the house... Will paint it too
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/pipe2-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/pipe1-2.jpg

More to come soon...

MattyT
16-03-2009, 10:58 PM
Great to see some progress Wade, keep it up!

golf3
17-03-2009, 05:12 AM
When I did my 02A swap, I needed a the front engine mount bracket too! The 020 one I was using snapped...ooops!
So, I went down to the local VW dealer and ordered a mk3 tdi manual 02A engine mount bracket. It didn't take long to come in, and it might be easier to source than a corrado or passat one... (even though they're the same, people in this country will know what you're on about)

anarchycamp
17-03-2009, 05:41 AM
Looking good mate....how was GSF on postage of those mounts?

Im probably going to order the same.

Golf Loon
17-03-2009, 09:18 AM
There is a guy in Canberra who just wrecked a 9a passat to put the engine in his Mk1. He would probably have the mounts you need.

GOLFBALLS
17-03-2009, 02:29 PM
Looking good mate....how was GSF on postage of those mounts?

Im probably going to order the same.

They were great! Good service and fast postage.... (sounds like ebay feedback!!)

zz2
18-03-2009, 06:05 PM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/megti001-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/megti2001-1.jpg


awesome photo backdrop at the new UWA business school. i was planning on going there but at night. best of all the carpark is fully lit so it should make for some awesome night shots there too

GTI is looking awesome! cant wait to see it when its done :biggrin:

geoff_gti
18-03-2009, 07:51 PM
awesome photo backdrop at the new UWA business school. i was planning on going there but at night. best of all the carpark is fully lit so it should make for some awesome night shots there too

GTI is looking awesome! cant wait to see it when its done :biggrin:

good idea mark :) wanna suggest that as a photo venue in this thread? (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=27112)

Golf Loon
19-03-2009, 09:14 PM
There is a guy in Canberra who just wrecked a 9a passat to put the engine in his Mk1. He would probably have the mounts you need.

Gotrice is his login for the local solution.

GOLFBALLS
20-03-2009, 08:13 PM
Oh yea cool, i'll drop him a pm.

Yea that photo spot was ace! One of my drum students lives nearby and I thought i'd make the most of my clean car and take some snaps.

News on the engine: Well, the bloody crank pulley for the ribbed belt is buggered. Its just the outer lip which has kinda folded in from where the chassis leg bent against it slightly. Was only light contact, but enough to ruin it that the belt wont sit in it properly.

It's a pulley unique to AMK/BAM engines so not easy to source:duh:

As a last resort I called Vince at Audi Centre Perth who quoted over $300 ex Germany!!!:eek:

NO THANKS!

I'll pick it up in person while i'm there in a few weeks:)

Golf Loon
20-03-2009, 09:17 PM
Wade, just use the complete Belt setup from a Mk3, simple and easy to come by.

GOLFBALLS
21-03-2009, 12:14 PM
Wade, just use the complete Belt setup from a Mk3, simple and easy to come by.

Ha cool tip, but the pulley on the AMK has a rubber harmonic balancer in it, so I dont think i'll take the risk with the incorrect pulley setup.
This engine has already been thru the ringer and i'll be squeezing an extra 60bhp out of it too!

You can see the outer edge folded in here...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/pulley2-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/pulley-2.jpg

jasn78
01-04-2009, 11:08 AM
any updates ?:)

geoff_gti
01-04-2009, 09:43 PM
Yes, I think he went on holidays yesterday ;)

GOLFBALLS
02-04-2009, 05:00 AM
Yes, I am writing from London right now!!

I took some more snaps before i left but didn't get a chance to upload sorry. I just painted the charge pipe, put it on as well as the intake trunking.
It's on hold while i'm away and I'm getting some parts cheap while i'm here.
Have to get that vibration damping crank pulley and the engine mount brackets which no-one here seems to be able to help with.
I also test fitted the big K&N on the MAF sensor too which is going to look the sexy time.

I really cant do that much more without installing the motor now as its all wiring, plumbing, and fitment of the intercooler piping and stuff.

The Peloquin also has to go in the gearbox first too, as well as the mechanical clutch actuator to replace the hydraulic setup.
I'll also get Joe to get the flywheel machined in the meantime, while he's waiting for me to send him the pully and stuff.

There's also quite a lot of the breather pipes and various vacuum hoses around the engine that are either broken or can just be removed, but I need to sus it all out in the manuals as obviously some are still needed:frown:

Anyway, I'm jet-lagged to buggery so :countsheep:I'll be in touch...

Howieau
05-04-2009, 10:08 PM
Yeh any updates at all mate? Keen to see how this turns out

GOLFBALLS
06-04-2009, 05:00 PM
Yeh any updates at all mate? Keen to see how this turns out


Please see above post.:)

DubSteve
06-04-2009, 05:15 PM
I miss London :(

GOLFBALLS
07-04-2009, 07:24 PM
To be honest, London is kinda giving me the $hits a bit. It's so bloody massive and scattered. People have no idea about customer service either, they just look at you with a dumbass look on their face when you ask them a question.:duh:
It's got plenty of stuff to do tho, i'm just having trouble finding cool vw places to check out. They all seem to be out in the sticks.

roccodingo
08-04-2009, 12:37 AM
Wade, go check out these guy's, there right in line with the runway at gatwick..

http://www.retrovw.co.uk/services.htm

web site has the map and fone number, you may find some of the bits your looking for ( breaking heaps of cars last time i was there !!)

Think you may be a bit early for this lot...

http://forum.performancevwmag.com/viewtopic.php?t=37619

keep your eye open for "no rice "meets as well..

http://http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/248887.aspx

you may need to get onto some local forums to find out how current these are..

GOLFBALLS
09-04-2009, 03:54 AM
Awesome. You are a true legend!:bowdown:
You gotta PM me your list Grant!

tommymac
09-04-2009, 01:29 PM
Vac Lines mate:

two ports on the manifold mate,

what you got hmmm,

I guess you def have, BOV (plumback factory?), boost gauge, FPR , carbon canister if needed, MAP but i think your running a MAF, brake booster,

Then you have the BCV,

meh thats a quick overview that you already knew im sure but thought i would share this info haha

roccodingo
10-04-2009, 02:36 AM
Awesome. You are a true legend!:bowdown:
You gotta PM me your list Grant!


I'd give you a list as long as my arm but skint at the moment.:frown:

Trying to work out a way over for late July if you and Sarah are still in Europe too bud.

Will organise a BIG box of stuff to come home pennies permitted.

jasn78
12-05-2009, 04:49 PM
So is this still going or u still on hols u lucky so and so :)

roccodingo
12-05-2009, 10:43 PM
Wade is currently heading to spain... will be back when the money runs out...:biggrin:

GOLFBALLS
21-05-2009, 01:41 AM
Hello!
Yes in "Bharshelhonna" as we speak. The big T4 2.5 TDI is returning around 1000k´s per 75 litre tank!
Spain is the place for dubs imo. Soooo many mk2´s around its just insane. theyre all a bit rough though! heading back up to France over the weekend...

gareth_oau
21-05-2009, 01:51 AM
hope youre having a great time Wade!!

we actually got some rain here today. weird stuff - I'd forgotten what it looked and felt like

BaezoN
03-06-2009, 06:32 PM
Hi GOLFBALLS !!!

I'm from Barcelona, Spain. And I'm very happy to see your project. I have with a friend, one MK2 GTI (http://www.gramecars.com/proyectos/golf_mkii.htm) (only for circuit (http://www.pixlzon.net/host/golf_3wheels.jpg) use), and we are ready to start a AMK SWAP (http://www.pixlzon.net/host/amk_03.jpg) :D

I'll follow all your news about the project. Thank you and good luck !

DORIAN

GOLFBALLS
04-06-2009, 06:41 PM
Hi and welcome to the forum!
I was actually looking for a crank pulley in Barcelona for the AMK as that engine is also in the SEAT Leon RS i believe? I thought maybe it could be cheaper to buy from Seat than Audi Germany?? What do you think?
Cheers,
Wade

BaezoN
07-06-2009, 02:57 AM
Tell me de part number for the crank pulley, and I'll try to give you the price. I have some friends in SEAT.

GOLFBALLS
07-06-2009, 06:52 AM
Tell me de part number for the crank pulley, and I'll try to give you the price. I have some friends in SEAT.

AWESOME!!!:bowdown:
06A 105 243 F
Actually, I also need a mechanical clutch actuator from an Ibiza Cupra 2.0 16v. Part number is 02B 141 708 A
Cheers!

BaezoN
08-06-2009, 06:15 PM
Check your pm inbox :D

jasn78
06-08-2009, 05:42 PM
Come on Wade get ur ar$e back to oz and get this thing finished :) Or on sell it ;)

GOLFBALLS
08-08-2009, 03:03 AM
Haha.

In Berlin at the mo. Running outta cash, so i´ll be back by mid september.

I´ll be getting stuck in then... and have some nice pics..:headbanger:

roccodingo
08-08-2009, 05:23 AM
your wheel arrives next week dude, seeya when your on home soil :cool:

POLARBEAR666
23-08-2009, 10:08 PM
subscribed

GOLFBALLS
24-08-2009, 06:09 AM
subscribed

i dont get it...

dc10
24-08-2009, 07:18 AM
subscribed meaning indicating an avid interest in the particular topic of ones thread, thus cementing ones interest by subscribing to receive notification or alert of all future developments or discussion concerning the thread in question... i got it from the collins dict. i swear. LOL

no really, subscribed as in subscribed to your thread out of interest. that way anything that gets added to the thread from now he gets email alert.
that way you dont forget about threads you like

roccodingo
26-08-2009, 06:39 PM
Your wheel arrived today Wade, now you need find another one :biggrin:

GOLFBALLS
27-08-2009, 08:40 PM
subscribed meaning indicating an avid interest in the particular topic of ones thread, thus cementing ones interest by subscribing to receive notification or alert of all future developments or discussion concerning the thread in question... i got it from the collins dict. i swear. LOL

no really, subscribed as in subscribed to your thread out of interest. that way anything that gets added to the thread from now he gets email alert.
that way you dont forget about threads you like

Haha! Cool man, good to know:cool:

GOLFBALLS
27-08-2009, 08:42 PM
Your wheel arrived today Wade, now you need find another one :biggrin:

Awesome Bingers. The other one is already on the car, remember!?

What i really need is two more RS001's:(

Golf Loon
04-11-2009, 06:31 PM
Update this you lazy bugger Wade.

MattyT
04-11-2009, 11:58 PM
Update this you lazy bugger Wade.

Amen brother!

roccodingo
05-11-2009, 12:02 AM
Wade only has online access at work right now.....

Trans is semi stripped here waiting for the peloquin/ bolt kit to go in...

GOLFBALLS
07-11-2009, 02:19 PM
Ok, ok!
Haven't been updating this because there's not really much to report:mad:
The legend that is roccodingo has the gearbox/diff, i'm sourcing a mechanical clutch actuator/lever from SEAT in Barcelona (yep, that's right!) Cheaper than using local dealers even with trade discount!

Once all that is ready a space in the shop will be cleared and Joe and I will get stuck in. I'm doing my best to kill the RV engine to make an excuse to speed up the transplant but the friggin thing wont die. More burnouts are needed. It is now using more water than fuel though, and has some painfully loud rattles and grinding sounds coming from the bottom end... kids today, so wasteful:banana:

Also getting some 60mm silicone bends and billet charge pipe sussed ready to measure up and fit.

Got the new crank pulley/dampener on and alternator
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/PA300066-1.jpg

and I ennded up having to remove some material from the rear engine bracket to accomodate the bloody turbo breather. Hopefully it hasn't weakened the bracket too much...
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/PA300067-1.jpg

And here's my new design for the BMW E30 15x7's. It's a bit rough up close but i'll probably change it it a year or so.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/PA300068-2.jpg

GOLFBALLS
07-11-2009, 02:27 PM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/PA300069-2.jpg

WABIT
07-11-2009, 02:40 PM
looks good man, wheels look diffrent, cool az

dom

fuzion
07-11-2009, 02:41 PM
not digging the wheels at all sorry dude! good work with the rest of the project tho!

BaezoN
09-11-2009, 05:55 AM
and I ennded up having to remove some material from the rear engine bracket to accomodate the bloody turbo breather. Hopefully it hasn't weakened the bracket too much...

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/GOLFBALLS_photos/PA300067.jpg

Nice !

What will you do with the downpipe ??

GOLFBALLS
09-11-2009, 07:33 PM
not digging the wheels at all sorry dude! good work with the rest of the project tho!

Thats cool dude, i'm building this car for me to enjoy. If others don't dig it, that's their bizness:cool:

GOLFBALLS
09-11-2009, 07:34 PM
Nice !

What will you do with the downpipe ??

Custom downpipe from QPEng in the UK.

By the way, I will get that money sorted soon man. I'm just broke at the moment!!!

Cheers

BaezoN
09-11-2009, 09:44 PM
Custom downpipe from QPEng in the UK.

By the way, I will get that money sorted soon man. I'm just broke at the moment!!!

Cheers

With the QPEng downpipe doesn't touch the rear engine mount ?

Can do you make a picture like this (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/GOLFBALLS_photos/PA300067.jpg) with the downpipe mounted ? :D

GOLFBALLS
14-11-2009, 12:31 PM
Sure thing mate..

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/PB040071-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/PB040070-1.jpg

gldgti
15-11-2009, 08:36 AM
hey mate, well done with the progress. i just thought i'd share - this photo worries me a little -

[QUOTE=GOLFBALLS;413236]
and I ennded up having to remove some material from the rear engine bracket to accomodate the bloody turbo breather. Hopefully it hasn't weakened the bracket too much...
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/PA300067-2.jpg

gotta say that with that engine mount bracket being cast alloy, i would be worried about it in the long term, and nothing like a broken engine mount to ruin your day, one day.

my suggestion would be to move the oil drain, personally. its a fairly crap oil drain anyway - fairly long and not particularly steep - and in my experience it best to keep oul drains as short, direct and well draining as possible. It would be easy as pie to weld a bung in the back of the sump right below the turbo cartrige adn make up a shorter oil drain pipe.

just trying to be of help mate, best of luck with it :-)

BaezoN
18-11-2009, 09:09 AM
Sure thing mate..

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/GOLFBALLS_photos/PB040071.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/GOLFBALLS_photos/PB040070.jpg

Thank you !!!!

We are in ast work mode], and we want to try to have the swap ready for a trackday on next november 29th jiji

Pray for us ! LOL

GOLFBALLS
18-11-2009, 07:56 PM
this photo worries me a little -


gotta say that with that engine mount bracket being cast alloy, i would be worried about it in the long term, and nothing like a broken engine mount to ruin your day, one day.

my suggestion would be to move the oil drain, personally. its a fairly crap oil drain anyway - fairly long and not particularly steep - and in my experience it best to keep oul drains as short, direct and well draining as possible. It would be easy as pie to weld a bung in the back of the sump right below the turbo cartrige adn make up a shorter oil drain pipe.

just trying to be of help mate, best of luck with it :-)

Yeah I hear what you're saying. Buuut, at this stage it's been such a long drawn out process that I just want to get it in and running.
To be honest, the mount doesn't worry me at all. Even if it does fracture it can be replaced quite easily at the shop. Its not as though i'm running 500bhp.

Obviously I'll be keeping a close eye on the bracket for the first few months and if it cracks it cracks. I ground the whole thing smoothly to try and minimise any crack-prone 'corners' in the gap.

As for the breather... yea you're right it's a crap design but meh, it works:rolleyes:

If it becomes an issue i'll deal with it then.:)

Cheers!

tommymac
18-11-2009, 10:24 PM
very confused here, what the hell is that rear mount? mine looks nothing like that, is the audi block different?

Kiel_GTI
19-11-2009, 01:26 AM
my understanding is that audi engines run North-South whereas VW engines run East-West therefore mounts wouldnt be the same. or i could just be plain wrong and should go back into my shell :P

tommymac
19-11-2009, 06:12 AM
yer your right the VW's are transverse and the Audi's are longditudinal. Still odd, the mk2 rear mount fits straight up

gmx
19-11-2009, 07:45 AM
my understanding is that audi engines run North-South whereas VW engines run East-West therefore mounts wouldnt be the same. or i could just be plain wrong and should go back into my shell :P

No you're wrong...

S3/TT are transverse.

Then again you can fit a TT/S3 block into a longitudinal car (ie B5/B6 A4). Odd isn't it?:P