The 2cent Cabby

[EwenHayton]

Right im starting again now all my random Threads have left the first page! This is my first Mk1 Golf and and besides that I had a Mk2 that got us to Glastonbury and back and didn't miss a beat.

She has had a full clutch kit fitted what i got robbed by a garage getting fitted, But didnt really have a choice as I only managed to get 25k down the coast after buying her from Freo b4 i hit a hill and she wouldn't make it to the top. Then it was Tow truck time!

Anyway Im thinking of keeping her as standard as possible due to the near perfect condition the body is in, Just mayb a 30-50mm drop and some nice wheels!(and the European GTi bumper if i can get hold of one in Perth).

I have just fitted a new radiator thanks to Grant (roccodingo) and sanded down and sprayed the fan housing. I have changed all the vacume pipes that where leaking and waiting for a new elbow hose, Dip stick and a few other thing as the engine was struggling as it couldn't Build up pressure. (I really dont have a clue what im talking about but this is what i have been told lol). So im hoping once I stop all the air leaks she will be running sweet again.

Any help and advice would be very much appreciated cheers!

Now for the pictures

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[Jace]

Keep the big bumpers... the more chrome the better! And they can (supposedly) take something like a 10km/h bump and save the body!

Good luck with it. I looks great so far!

[Stan]

great start, perfect for the WA weather

[EwenHayton]

Can anyone tell me where this vacume pipe goes?

Its a 6mm pipe that comes thru the fire wall right next to the wiring loom, as mine a left hand drive it comes out just next to the clutch peddle.

When i bought the car it wasn't connected to anything and was split. I have pulled it out and replaced it with a new pipe but have know idea where it connects to i think it was pushed in behined the fuse box but cant see anywhere it connects??????

Pictures below.

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[mikinoz]

It might be the one that connects to the back of the multifunction display in the dash? It is used for the miles per gallon economy.

[EwenHayton]

As i dont have a MPG gauge, just the change gear display, so do i need it? and if not can i get rid of it?

[roccodingo]

Ewen,
most likely the vacuum pipe that connects to the LHD factory aircon switchgear, its located behind the dash where the levers & knob are.

[EwenHayton]

Would I have to take the dash off to reattach it? Or can I just take the the section out where the controles are?

[roccodingo]

just take the Heating / cooling controls out. Be careful as the small tabs are fragile with the age of these cars. Have you a Bentley manual yet ??

[EwenHayton]

No.... Well I have a pre 1984 Manuel didnt read the add properly! As I wanted 1986. I had it apart earlier but couldn't see anywhere it could fit!. It was probably staring me in the face!

[Lucky13]

nice one :-)

[EwenHayton]

FINALLY!!!! Figured it out, The Vacuum hose is for the Vacuum Vent Valves on the Break and clutch Peddle for the Cruise Control system!.

You have know idea how many manuals i downloaded to find this one! But it covers everything and best of all it was FREE!

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[roccodingo]

cool, glad you found out where they connect to. I did see the vacuum chamber on the throtle cable but didnt realise there were other components in the vacuum circuit...

Merry Christmas :D

[EwenHayton]

So could that have been another reason why i was having issues with air leaks or is that a separate Vacuum system and is only used for the Cruise Control?

Merry Christmas to you to, Hope you had a good one!

[mikinoz]

There are sometimes one way valves in places but I am guessing it might be related.

Love that you kept researching and nailed it.

[roccodingo]

So could that have been another reason why i was having issues with air leaks or is that a separate Vacuum system and is only used for the Cruise Control?

Merry Christmas to you to, Hope you had a good one!

Definately another source of engine vacuum leak ( the engine is the pump ) so hooking that stuff back up or plugging the vacuum line will make a diff.

Did you test the rest of the cruise control vac plumbing ?? ( connect a pipe and suck it, if it doesnt hold vac, you still got a leak.)

.

[EwenHayton]

No but i will now. I'm still waiting for the dip stick and Elbow vacuum pipe that comes off the rocker cover to arrive b4 i have fixed all the visual leaks! (couldnt have ordered stuff at a worse time for the post).

Cheers tho for the advice

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Yer yearrrrr! Parts Came today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff407/stellafella69/749b503c.jpg
Only problem I thought Disc Breaks came as a pair!!!!!! lol!

[EwenHayton]

Hey just wondering what is a healthy idle Rev speed is. She currently sits about 1300-1500, Is this to high and should i lower it?

[EwenHayton]

Hey all,

Got 3 questions if anyone can help?.

1) Im planning on changing the speakers in her and finding it easy to get hold of 4x6 for the front but the 4x4 rears are becoming hard to find. Would it be easier to fit a different size and if anyone has any recommendations of make and wattage, i have a Sony xplod head unit if that makes a difference.

2) With the 1.8Gti engine is there away of getting a little more power out of her with out busting the wallet to much? was looking at putting K&N airfilter in but not sure if it would make too much of a difference?

Changed my mind only had 2 Questions after all lol!

[EwenHayton]

Decided to keep the original wheels, Had a brain wave to give them a little detail than just the boring full black rim. Sanded the outer rim and gave it a chrome wall that follows on the new chrome sill trim, Very chuffed as it cost nothing and now im happy with the wheels and can just get Coilovers and no need for rims! Brucey Bonus!

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[EwenHayton]

Got rid of the horrible GIANT American Bumper, Just need lowering springs and duck bill now and i will be happy!http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/[/IMG]

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Got rid of the horrible GIANT American Bumper, Just need lowering springs and duck bill now and i will be happy!http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/[/IMG]
And a chrome grill trim......!

[EwenHayton]

Just got a set of 40mm spax lowering springs, Gonna look awesome once they get here!!!!!!!!!

[Jace]

Don't turf that bumper!!!! It's just extra chrome, should've tucked it in!

[EwenHayton]

I still have it safe incase I feel like doing some cutting to the mounts. I was missing a few plastic caps and needed new rubber end caps!.
Also my misses is already hating the amount I'm spending on her so was easier to just take it off! Lol!
Fingers crossed should get the springs soon then my other Disk brake and all need is a chrome grill trim!......... For now anyway lol

[Jace]

All you need to do it drill a hole in the bumper shock to release the pressure and then drive the car up against a wall and push it in to the body.

[EwenHayton]

There was no bumper shocks just 2 bolts holding the bumper mount to the chaise!

[EwenHayton]

SPAX 40mm drop yer yer!!!!http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff407/stellafella69/41b1a58b.jpg

[mikinoz]

Bingo bango - lowerage will be great

[Connadawgz]

clean cabby!roof looks in good condition :( mines got so mnay rips in it haha , i like the no bumper look..

[Lucky13]

Got rid of the horrible GIANT American Bumper, Just need lowering springs and duck bill now and i will be happy!http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/[/IMG]

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And a chrome grill trim......!



do you not fit the bumpers back?

[EwenHayton]

No i took the front bumper off and left it off waiting to get some round indicators to fit on the front and just a duck bill! I left the back one on as it looks pretty sweet with all the chrome, but the front one just stuck out way to far and was missing some plastic trim that made it look ****

[EwenHayton]

just a stupid question! does anyone know a way to stop the rear view mirror from vibrating when driving? everything looks like a blur in it and unfortunately its not down to the speed of the car lol!

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Also finding this offset stuff rather confusing, Would 16''x7'' with an offset of +40 fit with a 40mm suspension drop?

[mikinoz]

16x7 et40 will fit, but might need some spacers to make it right, I'd say a pair of 10mm up front and 15mm at the back might work it to a good look.

And it depends on your front brake calipers as well.

Depends on the rubber too.

[EwenHayton]

Cheer For that, opens up more options than I thought!

[EwenHayton]

Anybody got a block and tackle in Perth that would be willing to let me use for a carton of piss? Need to pull the right hand side forward about 10mm! Think previous owner must have had a bump at one point and my grill doesn't sit flush!

I have considered just chaining to a tree and reversing but thought i would see if anyone had the proper equipment first!
Cheers

[EwenHayton]

Spent yesterday arvo putting new springs on! ready for my new rims coming in a few weeks! http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/[/IMG]http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff407/stellafella69/DSC_0186.jpg
B4 and after pictures! and these are the wheels http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff407/stellafella69/4ab0a58a.jpg Im gonna change the center caps

[EwenHayton]

Can someone please tell me what tools i would need to change the front wheel bearings? i have ordered a set of 2 but heard a rumor that its not going to be as easy as i first thought? and cant seem to find any how to vids on the net?
Please any help would be great

Ill edit this post....! just did a quick search as i should have done that b4 and there is a very good how to on here! so back to my original problem does anybody know where i can get them done?

[EwenHayton]

Finally my baby is back on the road! A week sat on jacks and both wheels off, new bearings are in and brake pads! Wheels are on the back of a truck somewhere in the middle of Australia! All that's needed is some tyres and some hub centric rings! (mayb some spacers to)

[team_v]

Those new wheels look freaking awesome!

[EwenHayton]

Just a pic of the crap situation i got in to today trying to check if i needed spacers for the new wheels! good news i dont need spacers on the front! bad news my scissor Jack threaded itself as i was trying to take it off leaving me no way of getting it off lol! http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff407/stellafella69/9bc8cf2f.jpg

[BonsaiTiger]

Ahh gutted! Gonna look mean on those wheels though matey. Can't wait for some pics with tyres!

[EwenHayton]

Just a quick question, any help would be good I had a quick search on the tinternet for 8v engine re-builds but only realy came up with UK information. What I'm asking really is if anybody in W.A has had a rebuild so to speak or just a engine clean up and can recommend anywhere that isn't going to try and rip me off with some European engine bull**** costing a fortune? Even if anyone knew a place or someone I could take it to just get the engine checked! So I can buy parts that are needed as I go along!
Cheers peeps

[EwenHayton]

Any body in got a set of wings for mk1 golf for sale?

[EwenHayton]

Unfortunately due to arseholes who cant drive im going to need a full external re-spray once all my new parts come! can anybody point me in the right direction? My plans are once i have all the parts to sand it down, filling the odd dent and trolly bump, priming stripping the car so its ready to paint myself but need a shop to paint it, Dose anybody know a painter who is good but on the cheaper side of things? Parts are now starting to add up down to the toss bag who made me swerve!!!

the day it happened
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half way thru stripping her down
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The wheel and Wishbone that luckily took 90% of the damage
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Thank god i didnt have me new rims on i think i would have cried lol

[EwenHayton]

Can somebody do me a quick favor and mesure between the two front bolts that hold the wish bone, track arm on. I have been looking on the Internet for a floor plan or chassis diagram but no success!
I need to find out how far mine is out from the original position, thank you
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[roccodingo]

Can somebody do me a quick favor and mesure between the two front bolts that hold the wish bone, track arm on. I have been looking on the Internet for a floor plan or chassis diagram but no success!
I need to find out how far mine is out from the original position, thank you
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[EwenHayton]

Perfect cheers for that

[BonsaiTiger]

Mate gutted to hear about your accident. That wheel is ruined! I know it gets said every time but as long as you're ok man. Everything else can be fixed. Good luck with the stripping man take a look at that wheeler dealers episode with the fiat 500, Edd China strips it down for spraying and he does this awesome trick for getting the windows in and out which I couldn't explain on here if I tried, here's a link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mco6CwMsIBs&feature=youtube_gdata_player) actually. I think it's in part 1 where he takes them out and part 2 they go back in.

[EwenHayton]

After a long much needed holiday up in kallbarri I managed to get time to check the measurement of the chassis and to my delight it is still with in the factory dimensions so thanks to roccodingo (again) I have just saved some money to put towards the re spray!!! :) happy bloody days just gotta wait till the 20th of may for all my parts to arive in Fremantle

[EwenHayton]

Soooooo Bored of this waiting for parts malarkey!

[ChaneyTec]

looks good mate! shame about the tap, useless people out on the roads!!

hopefully all repaired easily enough! good luck

[EwenHayton]

parts arrive in fremantle on the 20th then i just need to get a door from roccodingo and get her ready for paint! hopefully be ready in 3 months!

[EwenHayton]

Day one of body work getting her in to primer ready to go to the shop for paint!!!
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Just the drivers side to prime, Then rub down fill in any dents i missed ready for second coat of primer and wet and dry sand! "when im gonna find another full day to do this is anybody's guess but it will get done"

[EwenHayton]

Anybody feel like rubbing back some primer....? Coz I'm bloody bored of it now!!!!!

[Goon]

Looks great mate! I'm impressed!

Can't wait to get cracking on mine..

[EwenHayton]

Cheers mate! Hopefully will turn out ok was planning On 2 coats of primer but my compressor just sh*t it's self so just the one coat b4 she goes to the shop! Hopefully be ready by July

[EwenHayton]

Woohoo! Parts came today! Only 2 things I forgot, brushes for the wishbone (not sure if I can use my old ones???) and the part of the suspension the shock goes thru and spring sits in! Thought it came with the new shocks I bought but no!
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[EwenHayton]

Not even finished the paint and getting the parts back on and I'm already looking at new headers and full stainless exhaust system! I have a problem and it's called a mk1 golf!!!!! Please help lol

[EwenHayton]

Right hand side rebuilt just waiting for tires tobe ordered in, all that's need fOr the left is some bushes and a disk rotor. All rubbed back now ready for paint just need these last few parts to get her there! "then the fun comes of putting it back together and remembering where all the nuts and bolts go.....!
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[EwenHayton]

Bit of a noob question. But does anybody know if there is a difference between a left LHD exhaust system and RHD. Headers an all the way to back box and tail pipe?

From what i can see the headers have a straight down bend to the center of the car and then from the cat it seems tobe the same as the systems im looking at but all from uk and RHD cars, Tho i have never seen a Mk1 golf with the tail pipe on the other side so just after some confirmation from someone who knows what there talking about "as i clearly dont" lol

[ByronRichesMk1]

Headers are slightly different dude to be able to clearance the steering rack. I know that much. As far as the undercarriage (middle/end) part. I would have presumed it would be the same, so long as the tailpipe exits on the correct (which ever that is) side?
More than happy for someone to correct me though..

[EwenHayton]

That's what I was thinking as im pretty sure the floor plans are the same on both LHD and RHD models. Also with the tail pipe mounted on the rear left hand side to.

Might have to look on either USA or German ebay then for a header i didn't realise the steering rack was so close!
Cheers

[roccodingo]

Some time ago Luke ( volksee77) and myself were in contact with Techtonics tuning about their 4 into 1 race header, In Speaking with Collin Gynes we worked out that there is a 98% chance a header for a LHD car will indeed fit a RHD model. The rack is not the problem, its the steering column uni joint on the RHD car that is likely to cause interference. I will ask the guy's in the UK when I am there in a few weeks time.

[EwenHayton]

Cheers for that Grant, And soz about the whole door thing didnt mean to mess you around in anyway. Just really didnt think my old one was fixable.

Is it correct in thinking from the manifold back is the same?

[EwenHayton]

wish this crap weather would F**K off so i can get this bloody car finished!!!!!!!!!!

[EwenHayton]

Back on bloody 4 wheels and off the jacks! Happy days!!!!!:banana::banana::banana:

Also anybody got an idea how to get the right camber? Or what the right camber should be? Or dose it matter that much?

[EwenHayton]

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[EwenHayton]

10mm spacers, front disk brake and new air filter fitted today! might need some tips on panel alignment tho cant seem to get nice tight gaps between the hood and the wings????

[EwenHayton]

Right then so not sure if anyone's interested but I am and I'm bored so here goes!
Thought I would have another look at all the history I have with the golf that goes back to the original buyers receipt
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/06/c006ce85-1.jpg.
As I want rid of the caterlistic converter that was put on by the previouse owner and I have read on another thread if it didn't come standard and was privately shipped its fine not to have one.
Anyway back to what I was getting towards. I have just about everything from when the car was bought thru to shipping from america when the vehicle was owned by a man called Andrew T Dimond from Virginia who worked for the American Embassy. Managed to find his address and details and thinking about sending him a letter saying his car is still about and so on. Not sure wether he would care but I know I would find it interesting. After all Andrews receipts it gets to the letter of import approval in 02-03 but then i have nothing till 2011 were it picks back up to the date I bought her.
What I'm iterested in is if any body new the owner who imported the car to W.A then man was called Vernon Hadley and lived in Kallaroo. Just want to fill in the gaps in the history????

[EwenHayton]

TAX TIME = Presents for little miss Mk1!

[EwenHayton]

Present number 1
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[EwenHayton]

Can anyone tell me if I have solid or hydrolic lifters?
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[EwenHayton]

Found a new website out and did a engine number search managed to find out that all the JH engine codes are mechanical lifters/valves.

JH 70 90/95@5500 105@3000 1781cc (1.8) 81.0 86.4 8.5:1 CIS 8V Mechanical 4 08/82-07/84 Rabbit Canada
JH 70 90/95@5500 105@3000 1781cc (1.8) 81.0 86.4 8.5:1 CIS 8V Mechanical 4 08/83-07/84 Rabbit USA
JH 70 90/95@5500 105@3000 1781cc (1.8) 81.0 86.4 8.5:1 CIS 8V Mechanical 4 08/84-07/89 Golf Canada
JH 70 90/95@5500 105@3000 1781cc (1.8) 81.0 86.4 8.5:1 CIS 8V Mechanical 4 08/84-07/89 Golf USA

web site is below for anyone who hasnt seen it "im sure im the last to find it lol"

Mk1Vw » FAQ and Information (http://www.mk1vw.info/index.php)

[EwenHayton]

Fingers crossed this is the last time i see her in primer "unless i win lotto and somebody else does it for me". So to she is getting the last quick rub down, prep wash and mask up b4 she goes for paint!
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I also got bored yesterday and painted some engine bits. Not the best pic as the flash on my phone shined it all up.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/rebbits-1.jpg

Just want silicon coolant and vacuum hoses now!

[Peter Jones]

Yep, they're solid lifters all right.

To adjust them you need to check the clearances between the cam and lifter with a feeler gauge and swap the shim (disc on top of lifter) for a thicker or thinner one if the gap is wrong.

Any workshop manual for the golf details the process and the correct gap setting.

Replacing the shims with the cam in situ needs special tools and a range of spare shims in assorted thicknesses.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/shimkit-1.jpg

You can do the measurement with out any special tools (apart from a feeler gauge) to see if you've got an issue or not.

Any of the older VW places will have the shims and tools.

[EwenHayton]

Cheers mate for that!

[EwenHayton]

Prezzi number 2 G- grind 228 camshaft
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[EwenHayton]

FedEx man came today....!
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Exhaust, new clear headlights, front small lower grills, wheel arch and deep front duck bill!
Can't wait to put it all back together

[EwenHayton]

So car is in the paint shop and shuld get her back on Monday, as its gonna take a few days if not a week to put back together not to mention getting exhaust fitted.

I have decided to take off the head and clean and polish it once she gets home. Gotta put a new water pump on anyway so the belts have gotta come off and i have already drained the coolant, Plus with the cam shaft coming i thought f**k it might as well while the hoods open!

Hopefully she might make it to kallbarry for a family holiday so i can get some good photos in February!

Wish me luck guys lol

[EwenHayton]

today is the big day!!!! get my little Girl back from the paint shop!!!!! "typical its f*****G raining tho"

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[ByronRichesMk1]

HELL YEAH DUDE! :D
Looks awesome! What shade of red is that? :)

[EwenHayton]

Cheers dude, its the Brilliant red that the new Audi R8's use!

[rob64981]

Looks very smart!
Whats the front spoiler from?....like that!!
Rob

[EwenHayton]

Its the mk1 golf duck bill, just the deep one

[GeorgeMK1]

Awesome work ! Red came up fecking nice.. i jusst hope you rolled your guards before the paint job !!

Mind me asking where you found and how much you bought the 2 smaller grills?

[EwenHayton]

American Ebay picked it up or $20 dont think the guy new how rare they are! Think theres some still on there i will pm you a link

[EwenHayton]

Mounted the front indicators
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[GeorgeMK1]

Hell to the mother****en yes ! Front end looks cool. I kinda like it without the wheel arch plastics

[HuH]

That's sweet. :) Are you adding a badge to the grille? Looks like it kinda needs one.

[EwenHayton]

yeah i got one coming from ebay just waiting for the post!
Parts list im waiting for now are..

Camshaft
Head gasket kit
Head Bolts
20mm rear wheel spacers
Bonnet Bra
LED Park lights
H3 Fog lights
Hidden Antenna
Lower steering column cover
Grill Badge
Dash Vent trims
Golf Ball Gear stick knob
Front Engine mount
Thermostat

Took the head off today and going to clean and polish all the ports, Change timing belt clean all valves and what not b4 the camshaft goes on. New water pump needs fitting and then last but not least gotta get my exhaust fitted!

And thats it i swear for at least a year!:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

[rob64981]

Are your ordering your stuff from overseas?

Could you let us know where you recommend?

Cheers Rob

[EwenHayton]

Everything on that list besides the camshaft is just from ebay and who ever the seller is using! But with the larger stuff i have had from the uk i get sent to my mums then she waits till theres a few bits there and uses.
Parcel2Go | Courier Services | Express Parcel Delivery Company (http://parcel2go.com)
We found they are yhe cheapest! But with the camshaft thats from The US an sent with USPS and was only $60!
Ive had higer shipping quotes from the east coast to Perth than some from England!

http://techtonicstuning.com/main/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_11
There good for parts and shipping cost's

[EwenHayton]

Last nights work
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/dbe96244-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/2a4c793d-1.jpg

[EwenHayton]

Splish splash i was taking a bath!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/b4896d9d-1.jpg

[EwenHayton]

Before polishing
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/41a2905a-1.jpg

Halfway thru
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/51e0e9d1-1.jpg

[EwenHayton]

Just a quick update if anyone cares! Sump got dropped today ready for new piston rings and big end shells!
Valves and springs hopefully coming out this weekend so i can polish inside the head. going to get exhaust reducer pipe on the weekend so hopefully be able to knock a rough mount up for that!

[EwenHayton]

Parts table is getting bigger

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/395846_10151176577761869_1670469439_n-1.jpg

[EwenHayton]

Spent the day cleaning parts and fitting new wheel spacers (forgot to take b4 photos) pics aint great as there off an ipod touch after my amzing son decided to chuck it on the tiles!!!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/5BE4E5A3566D4A5FA53D8C20B504B5AB54700000-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/F5F3434C5EFD479C9D39BF18A89E442A54700000-1.jpg
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http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/2ECA99810F26424799275DE973A0D8C354700000-1.jpg
Valves and pistons getting cleaned this Sunday!

[EwenHayton]

re-seated and cleaned valves today! was planning on putting back together but the BBQ and beer took up to much time!

b4 and after the head was re seated
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/C3B4F86AF7E34E3CB47B779B89D6769A83800000-1.jpg

Not the best pic as im still waiting on new iphone glass to fix my old one! but this is how dirty the valves were
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/77938C31685D4AB580F96FCC9A38F1A983800000-1.jpg

and this how clean i got them again **** pic but you get the idea
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/98AA4CE8D6744A42BD74DD0978CDD61F83800000-1.jpg

Hopefully once full head gasket kit is fitted, head skimmed, rebuilt head, piston rings changes, con rod shells replaced,ports polished and pistons cleaned the old girl will be running perfect.

Just gotta buy a 4-2-1 manifold now! then a 2.5' system to my DTM all in good time!

[GeorgeMK1]

Definitely putting in the time and effort mate, it will pay off in the end :)

Good work !

[EwenHayton]

Cheers George, Considering i was only planing on front end spray job and repair the damaged coursed. I seem to have got carried away!!!:facepalm::facepalm:

Anyway another pic for anyone who's bored to look at. The Pistons b4 and after i cleaned them! Fricking hate cleaning pistons almost as much as polishing ports!!! lol
Come up pretty good tho.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/FC8E3158E2CB4506B708AE0DB7905F9983800000-1.jpg

[golfgti101]

haha was reading your first post, where you were gonna pick some nice wheels and lower it a touch, till pages 5 up! total transformation. The red is a top colour, i like that alot! well done

[EwenHayton]

Lol! Yeah I was thinking that the other day! Not sure if the kerb clip was a good thing or not, as now I'm gonna save up for a new manifold as I can't be arsed putting the toilet bowl and **** clips back on just to take them off again at a later date! Luckily a mate who i grew up with moved over who's a very good mechanic and is helping me out! Just want the old girl running well!

[golfgti101]

yeah seeming as you're doing so much work to her, it would be a shame to not have some extra punch! ive got a set of brand new dual sidedrafts n manifolds if you feel the need for hell!

haha.. any plans for interior? ( did i miss a page ? )

[EwenHayton]

"i think i missed a page lol" Feel free to post or pm me the stuff you have for sale! I've found a manifold system thru to just past the cat for $433 shipped!

As for interior all I wanna do is get a new drivers seat "as mines a lefty a passengers for most" as all foam has gone just about and fit some missing screws as I like the original look in side and it's in amazing condition.

I also missed the page where my misses said "NO you cant spend that money on your crap car" lol

[golfgti101]

hahaah we all try to miss the page in regards to the missus!


ill shoot you a pm with a list of bits you might want. expect it in the next few days bud!

ps keep up the good work. lovin it!

[EwenHayton]

Was rude not to! "Piston rings and con rod shells were more important. But just not as shiny"
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/459FF6928EB841279C0336FA390CBA5323000000-1.jpg

[EwenHayton]

Final parts orderd today :) :) once the manifold gets here next week ,head comes back from the shop and the TT parts come arrive in a week! Its rebuild time!!!!!!
Just be a case of exhaust fitting and a tune!

Only been 9 months since the prang and about $6000 more than i wanted to spend, but the end....! I use that word lightly is close!

[EwenHayton]

I will get this thing back to bare metle if its the last thing i do!!!!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/213CE3A4FC4647D996804271E2C532BB63370000-1.jpg

Tinkering for the day done!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/4BEB298ACC01451A9ED1D339492FB5B966780000-1.jpg

Polished the cover brackets up to

[EwenHayton]

FedEx man came today :)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/6891729FBFBD4E90BD3A850CE385D4A619840000-1.jpg

[EwenHayton]

Couldnt help myself!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/9D024301486D4A4BAC6B7E9FEC511CFE25980000-1.jpg

[EwenHayton]

Finally the last major parts have arrived! Bring on the rebuild!!!:)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/30108ED5760F4C488304B3FDE738ABF614310000-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/64C0FE65C42F4DD5B50B50A16970E93916040000-1.jpg
Cant wait till my car is wearing the contense of my kitchen cupboard!

[EwenHayton]

So then busy day today,

Managed to hone the piston sleeves fit new Piston rings and big end bearings, Fit them back in the engine block.
Got the old water pump off and the middle big pulley (thats the professional term) to swap the seal as there was alot of dried old oil below it.

Fitter sump back on and would have fitted the water pump but there was 2 of the long bolts missing so need to find out what size they are (if anybody knows and can help?) and then I can fit A/C back all new belts and be ready for the top half! Once it gets back from the shop.

could take pics during day as it was pissing it down for most of it and by time it stopped it was dark! but will take some tomorrow!

Getting there slowly hopefully be end of the month and i will hear her speak again!!!!

[EwenHayton]

so another busy day but on my own today, managed to get Water pump back on after a trip to bunnings to get some new bolts for the ones that were missing, Then fitted A/C back and sump! Cleaned as much of the engine as i could while all the parts were off and then took front engine mount off so i can get the new one pressed in!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/IMG_2164-1.jpg
Old and New mount the old one had hose rammed in it
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/IMG_2163-1.jpg
Shiny block and pistons ready for some head
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/IMG_2162-1.jpg
just a pic of the work space wheels are off as i need to replace left hand side inner CV boot as i buggered the first attempt i did! "really looking forward to taking that side apart AGAIN!!!!!!!"
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/IMG_2157-1.jpg
New water pump
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/IMG_2156-1.jpg

[EwenHayton]

So I had an early day from work today so I took the CV and drive shaft off to change the inner boot. Only to find out i have bought a 94mm not a 100mm replacement part :emo_baghead:

So if anybody has one in Australia (Perth) for sale i would be very keen to take it off your hands? Also might as well ask while im on the comp b4 i open the old Bentley can anyone tell me what tool i need to take the bolt/nut/thing that the cir-clip sits behind? picture below "I just read my Bentley manual please forget that last bit about the tool turns out im the tool!!!! lol http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/IMG_2217-1.jpg

the part i want to buy 100mm if any one has one
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/IMG_2216-1.jpg

And just a pic of what i did today
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/IMG_2215-1.jpg

Also have a US style Chrome front bumper for sale i know i should put it in the for sale section but thought i would post here first have the indicators and brackets and both end caps but its missing one of the plastic covers off the front i havent really got an idea of what its worth but i found the rear US spec for sale on eBay for $250 so im asking $150 postage ontop if needed to be shipped! also a 94mm inner CV boot for sale $20
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/IMG_2221-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/IMG_2222-1.jpg

[EwenHayton]

Miss placed a camber washer off my suspension dont surpose anyone has one laying about? Or knows of anywhere that sells them?

[roccodingo]

Prob got a 100 Inner CV boot here mate, and the camber washer.

[EwenHayton]

cheers for that Grant PM sent!

So was Bored today and had some paint left so couldn't help myself tinker with a few bits.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/IMG_2254-1.jpg
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http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/IMG_2256-1.jpg

Then had a massive feed on the bbq and had to share it with you! I sent invites in the mail but they must have got lost lol
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/IMG_2261-1.jpg

[EwenHayton]

Was meant tobe putting head back on this weekend but has been put back a week! :( so decided to check the valve adjustment disc messurments so i can fugure out the size needed for the new cam if any at all!
For anyone who dosent know hes what i did "im sure theres other ways but might help someone"

As the camflowers were out already numbered in seperate bags so they go back on the correct valve. With a pair of vise grips (not the correct tool but worked) pulled the shim out to see the number underneth pic below
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/78B2318FF04C45CCAB01F5F3072865A923310000-1.jpg

Finding the size of the disc already in will let me know the thickness needed and how much its out if at all!
Also as the shim kits are pretty expensive and hard to find i found 2 site where you can buy them seperatly or in kits lonked below.

TOOL Page (¯`·.¸(¯`·.¸ ZDMAK SPECIAL TOOL STORE ¸.·´¯)¸.·´¯) (http://www.zdmak.com/wbstore/main.asp?action=PROD&PROD=K-DISCPAK&CTMP=1&LowCt=0)
Valve Clearance Discs (http://www.cylinderheadsupply.com/valve-clearance-discs.html)

Mine where 31mm in diamiter but not sure if this veries!
Hope that helps someone anyway.

Heres the Valve clearence spesifications table to
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/D1BD7481E80C42E6ACB373D9F47ED0B923310000-1.jpg

Also sprayed my sills with stone protection today!
Befor and after

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/65AAD5692F2848CC9A32388A674920FD23310000-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/06A34D9A9E674AC3B1B8750E302E022323310000-1.jpg

[Peter Jones]

There's a place local to me that does the shims too.

PRECISION SHIMS AUSTRALIA | INLET SHIMS | EXHAUST SHIMS | VALVE SHIMS (http://www.precisionshims.com.au/a/Precision-Shims-Australia)

Handy if you need some thick ones for reground cams.

[EwenHayton]

Cheers for that Pete, tried finding Aus sites but only came up with motorbike shims

[M M]

I just read through this whole thread. Great work man! Can't wait to see it finished. Hoping to build a Cabby of my own next year :)

[robbie]

Epic build thread mate, you should be proud of all your work. End product is a must see :)

[EwenHayton]

thank you

[EwenHayton]

Wish I was a mechanic and new what I was doing so I didnt have to rely on people who aint interested!!! "Moan over"

[EwenHayton]

My car made the 2010 Day of Volkswagen magazine Page 6 top left and side! Bloody hope it makes it this year

Via West - December 2010 - Dof VW Supplement (http://issuu.com/viawest/docs/via_west_-_december_2010_-_dofvw_supplement)

[EwenHayton]

So finally got my head back!!!!!! Fitted valves, new seals and G-grind camshaft.
Almost got lucky with the solid lifter shims and only needed to replace 3 of them. So as i was feeling happy i bought a middle exhaust muffler and there was only one i could brin myself to buy the old faithful cherry bomb glasspack!
Should hopfully apply abit of back pressure than just a straight thru and also deepen the exhaust note instead of it being abit raspy!

[EwenHayton]

Only gone and got the bloody head mounted!!!! Manifold tomorrow and plumbing then just waiting for the shims Peter Jones very kindly helped me out with and she's almost there!!!! Happy as a happy thing

[EwenHayton]

so had a busy night tonight late and drunk so i'll just post pics!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/12/IMG_2551-1.jpg
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[zllewellyn]

I have a couple of different cv boots if your still looking for one? 2 different styles, I'll post up a pic tomorow

[EwenHayton]

Cheers mate but all thats finished now just gotta tighten the cam to 20nm then do connect the plumping,vacume and electrics and then get my mate to do the timing! And she is running!

Besides the exhaust manifold back lol more fricking money

[EwenHayton]

All together and ready to turn over all timing done and everything connected went to turn it over.........! Flat Battery...... Charged Battery over night........... No fricking Fuel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3rd time lucky i swear!

[EwenHayton]

Got fuel any ideas?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh133-TzmX4&feature=plcp
There was meant tobe a video there???

[Peter Jones]

OK, assuming you've got sparks, your k-jet system need priming.

They can be a bugger to get started with air in the system.

Here's what I do.

Hot wire the fuel pump relay so it runs constantly.

Take the boot off the fuel metering head and pull up gently on the air flow flap.

This will allow fuel to flow to the injectors and get the air out of the lines.

Don't over do it or you'll flood the engine.

You'll hear the injectors squeal when there's fuel getting there. The noise is called pintle rattle in the books.

Put the boot back on, re-instate the fuel pump wiring and with a bit of luck it'll start right up.

[EwenHayton]

Soooooooo fricking annoying!
Got timing perfect, got spark, got fuel!!!!!! But got no bang!!!!!!

[EwenHayton]

Shes alive!!!!!

http://youtu.be/husMXJYjSMQ
Im also in the **** as it was late lol

[EwenHayton]

For anyone doing timing and has know idea what there doing like myself this info got my engine started in 20min
Setting your Timing (8V/16V) : Techtonics Tuning, VW and Audi Performance Tuning and Repair Parts (http://techtonicstuning.com/main/index.php?main_page=page&id=16&chapter=5)

[Peter Jones]

Congrats! (I love the bonus commentary at the end of the video!)

[EwenHayton]

Lmao she wasnt over happy!

[roccodingo]

Lmao she wasnt over happy!

Glad to hear you got it running, thought you were going to leave it til sunday morning later when we talked on the phone Ewen. Did you check the injector delivery rate into seperate bottles first ??

[EwenHayton]

No just did the timing again and tried that first and it started! Getting abit of smoke from behind the engine dosent smell like exhaust fumes not sure if it could be a the new manifold burning off weld paint or something???
Will do the injectors at a later date meed to get a switch and make that bridging thing you spoke about!
Just going to tinker with the idle air and mertering unit 3m allen key bit!

"Almost sounds like i know what im talkkng about lol but im sure you know wht i mean"

[roccodingo]

Phone pic sent Ewen that should sort ya.

[EwenHayton]

Well that was short lived!!!! Wont start now!!!! Timing must be out or something i give up for today!!!!

[EwenHayton]

Reset timing and started straight away???

[EwenHayton]

Got ahead of myself lol! Not starting again!

[ByronRichesMk1]

Maybe your missus scared her ahaha D:
Poor car. Hope you find out the problem soon though mate.

[EwenHayton]

Lmao! Yeah got her sorted yesterday i thought i new what i was doing when playing with the fuel metering unit! And clearly didnt have a clue! Engine was getting flooded and couldnt spark! Not i think its got a slight miss fire but cant tell 100% untill i get exhaust made up as its way to loud to be able to listen to the engine!

So gonna do timing one last time so its perfect then get exhaust built just gotta save up (christmas and 2 kids dont help) then just tinker with the idle so its running nice and its done!!!!!

"For now"

[roccodingo]

Ewen,
I prob have a good condition used exhaust here that we could fit, gimme a call after 5 tomorrow and discuss bud.

[EwenHayton]

The day has finally arrived....! after Grant hooked me up with an Exhaust system (much appreciated) and i managed to buy a mig welder and a grinder! To the best of my ability lacking a pipe expanding tool i managed to build the exhaust system today and took her for the first drive in just short of a year. A very short drive as the idle and fuel/air mixture is a mess. But thats just a tune.

So i managed to get a few pics after a wash and fitting some missing bits i had took off forgot about the exhaust as its not exactly sitting where i wanted it but it was my first time welding and putting an exhaust together. Some where down the line she will get a techtronics system.

So here she is not a show car but the best i could get her to my budget and time frame!

(would not recommend doing this to anyone unless they a single and live at home, Have a very well paid job and an understanding misses or has a workshop full of tools and equipment in there back yard. I have none of the above lol)

Day i got her! (originally for the misses lol)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/01/981f27f3-1.jpg

And now
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/01/DSC_0302_zpsd6c98098-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/01/DSC_0297_zpsab3b3a16-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/01/DSC_0296_zps14b99437-1.jpg

i will put up a vid of the exhaust sound once i give her a tune, But from now on im turning this thread into a picture thread till i win lotto! Or get drunk and go on ebay!!!! :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

Cheers to everyone who helped me get her fixed

[EwenHayton]

Having re-set the timming a million and one times im still off with it! Getting slight back fire from what i can hear its the inlet valves are slightly open when spark is happening and its popping at the back of the engine! Any body in perth who has done this befor feel like givin me a hand for 10-15min? Im at a loss and dont think i can read one more timing guide!!!

[gldgti]

Sounds like you have a few things to check before you go too much further:

> inlet manifold bolts are all tight - make sure you dont have a vacuum leak. Did you use a new manifold gasket? If you can't find anything obvious, but you can get the engine to idle (even if only roughly) you might be able to find the leak by using the following dubious but effective method - I take no responsibility if something bad happens!!! - basically, while its running spray something like WD40 heavily onto potential leak points (like the throttle body assembly, vacuum lines or where the manifold joins the head). If there is a vacuum leak, the wd40 will be sucked in and for a second while the area is 'wet' the engine will probably pick up. There are all sorts of potential dangers ofcourse but its an old mechanics trick and it works well....
> exhaust manifold/headers bolts all tight?
> get a timing light and time the engine with the vacuum unplugged but blocked to 8 deg BTDC. Thats roughly correct and will get you in the ball park. There should be a mark on the flywheel... if you can find the TDC mark, just look anticlockwise around the flywheel about 8 degrees and you'll find the timing mark :-)

If you have any vacuum leaks at all (even at the throttle body bushings) you wont be able to time the engine properly.

[EwenHayton]

All new gaskets and tightend all the bolts today but will give that trick a go on the weekend! (with a hose pipe ready at my side lol).

Dont have a timing light but i have got every other mark spot on to the timing specification's and im pretty sure theres no vacuum leaks as i changed most the fittings for new. But i will go over everything again!

This may be a full noob question but which vacuum are you referring to when you say block it! The one going to the dizzy?

Cheers for the advice

Timing light bought fingers crossed be here next week!

[EwenHayton]

had a look over everything once again double checked all bolts where tightened and vacuum was all hooked up and all looked good from what i could see so loosened the the dizzy cap and turned her over again was struggling to idle with out a small back fire and coming close to stalling, Started to move the dizzy gently to anti clockwise and she just picked up and started to idle around 1000rpm and zero back fire! (from the inlet or back of the engine) as in the vid there are 2 but there coming from the exhaust what i THINK is down to the air-flow sensor not been attached so running rich!!!! mayb wrong as up until around a year ago engines worked by magic!!!!

here's a vid been idling for about 5min at 1000rpm
Vw mk1 golf exhaust sound - YouTube (http://youtu.be/guZeYTXA8KI)

also oil smells of fuel should i drop it and change?
could this have been from all the flooding prier to her starting and the miss firing?

Any way besides the engine whats doing my head in now small list of cosmetics left to do trim wheel arches as i forgot to roll them, hook middle grill lights up (have no idea where to start) and spray one sill with black stone chip!
Im sure there's more as i wrote on the last page i had finished.......! Fricking idiot i own a mk1 im never going to be finished!!!!!!!

[roccodingo]

If you can hang out til Sunday Ewen I will bring a few tools over and we can have a fiddle. Did you re set the metering head screw as per the bentley manual ??,

[EwenHayton]

mark had a tinker with it and got it running better but i would be lying if i said i followed the books instructions! Sunday would be perfect if you didn't mind?

[EwenHayton]

Oxygen sonsor back in and hooked up!
Also think i have massive Vacuum leak coming from the injector o-ring seals "or clearly lack of" as when you flick the throttle you can hear a massive whistle type sound coming from the of the engine and everything else has been triple checked for tightness!

Any one got any for sale????

[roccodingo]

Got loads of injector seals mate, will be over sunday morning fairly early ok. Phone ya friday.

[EwenHayton]

Awesome cheers Grant

[EwenHayton]

Well Bit late but been busy with work!
So anyway a MASSIVE THANK YOU has to be said to grant (roccodingo) for helping me get the old girl running intime for my Girlfriends family arriving from uk so we have enough cars to get them about in now! And she would have still been up on jacks had it not been for his help.

So anyways the girls is back on the road and took her for a drive with the top down for the first time in nearly a year what was pretty damn good and drove alot better than i thought she would! needs a wheel alignment and to get 100% need to be put on a dyno to get fuel mixture correct but atm she is running better than she has since i bought her.

Tho i have found a massive oil leak coming from the sensor on top of where the oil filter mounts, The sensor closest to the engine with a blue wire coming off it. also the BAR gauge in the center console is showing very high pressure high as in reads 6 and it only goes up to 5 lol!

Not sure if this is down the the oil sensor i was just talking about?????

Anyway back to the good news i will post a vid of her driving (probably for my own satisfaction) but if any one cares there will be one soon

[gldgti]

the oil pressure regulator on the pump might be stuck. That wouldnt be unlikely if the engine was sitting for a long time.

Probably the easiest way to fix it would be to fit a new oil pump, or a known good one at least. You can probably unstick the pump you've got but its a bit of a job to get it all apart as the regulator is contained with a welch plug type arrangement.

You can seal the leak at the sensor with a new copper washer - 3/8 or 10mm I think will work. (The thread is 1/4NPT im pretty sure which is almost exactly M10x1mm, so a 10mm copper washer should fit under it.

[EwenHayton]

Am i right in thiniking the pump regulator is at bottom of the engine under the sump cover? I did clean that part when the engine was appart!

And the sensor is leaking from around the white plastic part at the top of the sensor! If that makes sence??? So just gonna get a new one think there like $30 shipped

Is the car ok to drive tho?

[gldgti]

Am i right in thiniking the pump regulator is at bottom of the engine under the sump cover? I did clean that part when the engine was appart!

And the sensor is leaking from around the white plastic part at the top of the sensor! If that makes sence??? So just gonna get a new one think there like $30 shipped


Is the car ok to drive tho?
Yeah if the sensor is doing that it might be the only problem.

If its only leaking a bit you'll be right to drive it.

[roccodingo]

thread for the sensor is M10 x 1.0 pitch. have seals here if your still needing one Ewen. Yeah was cool getting it running man :D

[gldgti]

thread for the sensor is M10 x 1.0 pitch. have seals here if your still needing one Ewen. Yeah was cool getting it running man :D

Yes Grant you're right M10x1 it is, and you can use 1/4 NPT tapered fittings if not using sealing washers....

[EwenHayton]

Thinking of selling as need bigger car anyone intrested want 4k?

[EwenHayton]

Spent 2hours looking at the wiring for the headlight and middle grill lights and drinking beer and have no fricking idea how to get the 2 middle lights to work!!!! Read the diagrams and looked at the pictures. But just confused me even more!!! Lol! Does anybody know an easy way to make these lights work? A video of which wire should be connected or something coz i am lost right now lol! And untill i hook up a HID upgrade its like driving by candle light

[roccodingo]

check these wire colours on the back of the main lamps,

Yellow/ black trace = left lamp low beam
yellow = right lamp low beam

White / black trace = left lamp hi beam, should loop over to the inner left "spottie"
white = right lamp hi beam , same as above, should loop over to inner hi beam light.

If the outer lights work on both lo and Hi beam then its just the inners arent recieving power ( check wire at inner light socket earthing to battery negative, test light should light up. if it doesnt then the wire from the outer lamp has lost continuity to inner lamp socket. if test light comes on then the earth ( brown wire ) from the inner lamps isnt attached to the body earth point.

If you want I can turn night into day by making you a headlamp relay set up.

Think you will find retrofitting HID lamps contravenes the ADR rules, cops are handing out yellow stickers for non OEM fitted lamps. do a search, the units need to be self leveling and self cleaning to pass ADR regs.

[EwenHayton]

You made that sound so simple yet im still confused!! Mayb the beer isnt helping lol! Might have more luck in the morning.

Would you be able to hook us up with a hid relay set up? Just let us know what it'll cost co its not much fun driving at night at the min lol!

Cheers

[EwenHayton]

Been looking into replacing the roof as my next project for after winter or mayb during...! as the seem along the top has split so only matter of time needed a new liner and top pad anyway!

But found this site and thought somebody might find it useful at some point.

Convertible Top (http://www.cabby-info.com/top.htm)

Im sure there are loads more but this was pretty good as it links a few retailers at the bottom.

Also im sure a few of you will have seen it already but for those who havent you can make your own rain gutter for above windscreen where the roof handles are link below.

Mk1Vw - Tutorials (http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?name=Tutorials&op=viewtut&id=39)

[EwenHayton]

just for future quick reference. link to some guides how to replace the roof

Mk1Vw - Tutorials (http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?name=Tutorials&op=viewtut&id=17)

View topic: How To Replace that Cabriolet Hood . – The Mk1 Golf Owners Club (http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=how-to_2%2Fhow-to-replace-that_2)

[EwenHayton]

so the old girl decided to throw a random one at me today. The bar Gauge has been running at full from when i finished putting her back together from the first turn on the key in the ignition but car works fine figured it must just be a random fault. But anyway today the bar gauge stated flicking and then when i put the clutch pedal in goes back to full again a video attached!!! Anyone got any ideas??????
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHKFyVHSLE8

[gldgti]

Worn crank/big end bearings.... when you put your foot on the clutch you are putting some thrust on the crank and it might be helping to re-pressurise the bearings.

Has the engine been run without oil before?

[EwenHayton]

No never with out oil. I changed all the big end bearings when i did the piston rings???
Wouldnt even be 100ks on the bearings!

[EwenHayton]

All good now had the variable resistance sender wired up wrong!!!! What a twat!!!! Cheers anyways

[roccodingo]

The fact that pushing the clutch pedal down was changing the guage readings may suggest cleaning and tightening the engine earthing points Ewen, the clutch cable was changing the earthing resistance values...

[EwenHayton]

From What i could see i had the 2 correct wires laying on the clutch linkage and applying the clutch was earthing it mayb! Not sure tho! I ordered then caps and wires that i was missing from the spot lights should be here late next week!

[EwenHayton]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/CF149F66FDBD4B74B82C30422F34DAB642900000-1.jpg

[EwenHayton]

Just when you think your finished with the major work you let the misses use the car and she blows the head gasket!!!!! ****ing comes in threes cant wait for the next 2

[EwenHayton]

Pressure test done all ok no cracks and re skimmed! And the waiting on parts begins all over again!!!

[EwenHayton]

So well its been awhile since i been on here but really would lole abit of help in finding a garage to do a proper tune and mayb dyno test to get my old girl running the way she should be! If anyone knows of a place please can u hot me up with info? Cheers

[EwenHayton]

Took the old girl out for a quick pre vdub spinhttp://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/11/null_zps233324f1-1.jpg

[eri_12]

So cool. Love it!

[Shadow_Rusty]

A. I love Cabby's...
+
B. Love those wheels...
+
C. Can't beat the bumperless with chin spoiler look...

=

Win, win, win...

[EwenHayton]

Cheers guys

[JET20L]

I wish you were in sydney bud I got lefty aswell lol apart from yours and mine Im yet to see another mk1 lefty.....great build mate I dont know how you kept the women in your life during the build but congrats lol

[EwenHayton]

Been along time since I've been on here... but after selling her over 4years ago and searching for the last 2 years.... I finally bought her back and can now finish her off properly!!!!!

[sports racer]

Has she changed since you sold her?

[EwenHayton]

Has she changed since you sold her?Not in a good way!!!! They guy didn't pay the registration so it's now un licensed so has to go over the pits!!!!! And he just didn't take care of the the little things when they went wrong so hopefully I get a nice person when they check the thing over once I fix the bits that i know need fixing

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[EwenHayton]

Not in a good way!!!! They guy didn't pay the registration so it's now un licensed so has to go over the pits!!!!! And he just didn't take care of the the little things when they went wrong so hopefully I get a nice person when they check the thing over once I fix the bits that i know need fixing

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[karmen]

so this was a USA Rabbit cept for the frnt drvrs guard?
I have a 1989 low kms one but not running due to wiring to fuel pump.

got any trim or an ok repl top ??

[karmen]

Lubemobile are gr8 when it comes to glitches as they send the best mechanic for your brand of car
and mobile so no need to rely on others..btw
need any lil thengs fer yer Golf as I have a donor Mk1 car...
too many cars and no room.
K

[EwenHayton]

so this was a USA Rabbit cept for the frnt drvrs guard?
I have a 1989 low kms one but not running due to wiring to fuel pump.

got any trim or an ok repl top ??Yeah originally bought in California back 1984.... not sure what you mean by front driver guard??? And I don't have anything spare besides some front headlights

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[EwenHayton]

So been awhile... gonna start is up again and keep my build upto date a couple of pics to start then when I have time i will fill in the gaps mainly for my own satisfaction, so I can always look back and remember the struggle https://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/10/1ab9a1ee5e65457081b71b75e448d450-1.jpghttps://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/10/863c5f5b4fce5db1d61c3cedef7d9ffc-1.jpg

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