My Golf Project

L1J · 1 Apr 2007 at 16:15

hominid said:
Looking good so far..

Another thing that I did think about was the engine, I might have missed it, did you think about replacing the big/main end bearings and oil pump on the new block? I did this just a precaution on my build just so that I knew I wouldn't have problems which meant an engine out job. If the engine is guarenteed very low millage then I doubt it would be worth worrying about but might be worth thinking about as it only takes a few minutes with the engine out.

It has crossed my mind but due to the time I have available I'm going to risk it. Hopefully all will be fine. If it goes it's a reason to put a decent built block in there!

Little wiring update:

Before

A section that needs repair after removing the alarm

Both ends cut out so I could solder on to fresh cable

Soldered and heat shrink for insulation

Loom taped up and ready to be installed, it's amazing how much tape that took to do.

[huzeeee] · 1 Apr 2007 at 16:43

L1J said:
Tip: When flaring brake pipes, remember to put the fitting on before flaring!

Too right, I did that a few times-luckily i could feed the fitting on from the opposite end

Mackass · 1 Apr 2007 at 17:01

Mate, loving the project, have some 5 stars. :cool:

L1J · 1 Apr 2007 at 17:40

Finished the headlight realy loom this afternoon, some cable ties missing from the pic below.

All I need to do now is integrate it into this loom and get it all taped up similar to the other loom above.

Not looking forward to that task! Will probably start it tonight...

paradigm · 1 Apr 2007 at 17:53

Wiring looms, the ultimate annoyance of any engine swap

Hated doing the wiring loom for a 1.3 MK2 Golf when we swapped out for a 1.8 MK2 GTi engine, and I didn't have to do it alone, so kudos to you L1J :eek:

-Mike- · 1 Apr 2007 at 17:59

I may have said this before in this thread, but can we PLEASE archive this thread? If L1J isn't going to keep the pictures hosted for a good deal of time then maybe one of us could do this for him afterwards also. It makes for cracking reading

Lew · 1 Apr 2007 at 19:08

L1J i take it you do this for a living (motor mechanics) ?

What a great project wish I could do a quarter of what your doing

tonyyeb · 1 Apr 2007 at 19:41

Lew said:
L1J i take it you do this for a living (motor mechanics) ?

What a great project wish I could do a quarter of what your doing

Post 94 has the answer, but it is a big thread to read (although HIGHLY recommended):

L1J said:
I'm a Maintenance Team Leader at a local food factory! My team repair and maintain allsorts of machinery dealing with all the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic aspects. A Golf is *very* simple compared to some of the kit we work on!

Lopéz · 1 Apr 2007 at 19:42

Lew said:
L1J i take it you do this for a living (motor mechanics) ?

Nope, he chops up dead animals and talks through his nose for a living.

georges · 1 Apr 2007 at 19:54

Lopez, you better have some updates for the supra!

Liverpool-Lad · 1 Apr 2007 at 19:59

What turbo did you use?

L1J · 1 Apr 2007 at 20:25

Lew said:
L1J i take it you do this for a living (motor mechanics) ?

What a great project wish I could do a quarter of what your doing

No as mentioned by others in the thread, my department looks after production machinery in a food factory. I'm more desk based these days which made me want to do something practical at home. It's not actually that hard once you get in to it, I think it's just the confidence you need to tackle it.

Lopéz said:
Nope, he chops up dead animals and talks through his nose for a living.

Go fix your Supra

( I dont think anyone is going to get the nose thing

)

Liverpool-Lad said:
What turbo did you use?

I used a K03S turbo, hopefully should be good for about 210 BHP

Liverpool-Lad · 1 Apr 2007 at 20:26

Ah, so standard then.

L1J · 1 Apr 2007 at 20:33

Liverpool-Lad said:
Ah, so standard then.

The engine I got had a K03 unit on it, they run out of air at high revs. As it's being built to be used I though an upgrade to a k03S unit would be better as they hold on to the power longer through the rev range.

Lopéz · 1 Apr 2007 at 22:27

georges said:
Lopez, you better have some updates for the supra!

No, I've got toothache and I've been smashing plaster off walls all weekend

georges · 1 Apr 2007 at 22:37

slacker

Berger · 1 Apr 2007 at 22:42

I spent the weekend replacing the most awkward PAS pipe in the world.

Radiator, intercooler, alternator and a load of piping had to come out.

Replaced the pipe and hammerited some coolant pipes, to get it all back together and my almost new radiator to now have a leak when increased the % of coolant/water mix in the system.

Wasnt impressed at all, fortunatly radweld was £1 with trade at halfords (75% off!) and it seems to have fixed it, but will have to check tomorrow!

Didnt get chance to do my cold airbox or battery to boot properly as the girlfriend had a paddy! If i say ill be done by 5pm i mean 5pm not 2pm! :mad:

L1J · 2 Apr 2007 at 22:29

Slacking today!

Ordered the following form GSF and VW:

CV joints
Throttle cable
Anti roll bar drop links
Brake sliders

Turbo inlet pipe
Hydraulic pipe for the clutch

I ordered a tool last week to tighten some nuts on the suspension struts, it should arrive tomorrow so I can refit the front suspension.

I've found some decent edging trim for the heat shield from automobiletrim.com

Caliper carriers have been soaking in deox, they will be painted soon.

Work is a bit hectic this week, so I'm not going to have much time off until next week. Dont expect any massive updates for a while

zetec452 · 2 Apr 2007 at 23:21

Its a shame you haven't got a video camera and could do a timelapse of the car being made. That would be awesome.

Cupra · 3 Apr 2007 at 00:58

its like overhauling in slow mo lol