My other Golf Project!
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ah sorry! but look at the time i posted
am sure thats a good excuse 2 make a little mistake
Some more bits and bobs done over the weekend:
Subframe given a coat of paint
Engine back in
Two problems found
Lack of clearance by master cylinder
Exhaust downpipe used touches the steering UJ boot
Engine will have to come out to fit a custom downpipe and for the master cylinder to be adjusted.
Suspension wasn't in a good state after being standing for 3+ years, was coated in oil and left until next weekend.
New wishbones on order for next weekend.
Subframe given a coat of paint
Engine back in
Two problems found
Lack of clearance by master cylinder
Exhaust downpipe used touches the steering UJ boot
Engine will have to come out to fit a custom downpipe and for the master cylinder to be adjusted.
Suspension wasn't in a good state after being standing for 3+ years, was coated in oil and left until next weekend.
New wishbones on order for next weekend.
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Making good progress, awaits next episode!
Out of interest how much can one of these engines be had for? Been toying with the idea of something for a while and undecided as to which would be easier/best/cheaper 
Turboing an original non turbo engine, so having to replace a lot of the internals and the annoyance of it being a one off, but the fact you don't have to worry about anything fitting.
Or dropping in an existing turbo lump but with all the hassle of getting it to fit, plus the cost of a whole engine and ancilleries.
Although don't these lumps just drop straight in, to anything? 
Turboing an original non turbo engine, so having to replace a lot of the internals and the annoyance of it being a one off, but the fact you don't have to worry about anything fitting.
Or dropping in an existing turbo lump but with all the hassle of getting it to fit, plus the cost of a whole engine and ancilleries.
Although don't these lumps just drop straight in, to anything?
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Out of interest how much can one of these engines be had for? Been toying with the idea of something for a while and undecided as to which would be easier/best/cheaper
Turboing an original non turbo engine, so having to replace a lot of the internals and the annoyance of it being a one off, but the fact you don't have to sorry about anything fitting.
Or dropping in an existing turbo lump but with all the hassle of getting it to fit, plus the cost of a whole engine and ancilleries.
First engine I purchased was £700 off ebay and knackered!
Second with a warranty was about £850 IIRC
The one for this one with a gearbox and had only done 5k miles was about £1400 I think
What a day, I have never coem across so many seized bits on one car before, I had to heat up most of the bolts we removed today.
Engine is out again....
Suspension, wishbones, track rod ends removed
To get the downpipe out you need to drop the subframe
Since the subframe was out, we decided to give it a proper clean
We weren't happy with the finish so we decided to take it to get powder coated during the week along with all these other bits
Steering rack removed from subframe and cleaned
Coilovers did free up a bit, but the adjusters are still a little tight so more soaking with oil required
Hubs were stripped down after removal, the caliper carrier and disk retaining bolts were ridiciously tight
The to do list for the next two weeks:
Good day I think
All yours Mr Lopez!
Engine is out again....
Suspension, wishbones, track rod ends removed
To get the downpipe out you need to drop the subframe
Since the subframe was out, we decided to give it a proper clean
We weren't happy with the finish so we decided to take it to get powder coated during the week along with all these other bits
Steering rack removed from subframe and cleaned
Coilovers did free up a bit, but the adjusters are still a little tight so more soaking with oil required
Hubs were stripped down after removal, the caliper carrier and disk retaining bolts were ridiciously tight
The to do list for the next two weeks:
- Powder coat subframe etc
- Free up coilovers
- New brake lines
- Paint hubs, drive shafts, steering rack etc etc
- Fit new bottom arms, bottom ball joints, suspension etc
- Order new bolts for everything removed today
- Order new downpipe
- ECU wiring
- Order more gas for all the other seized bolts we are going to encounter!
Good day I think
All yours Mr Lopez!