Craig77 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi Guys!Iam hoping for some help from the experts regarding my project!I picked up a P reg 2L GTI last yearIts got a bad gearbox so have decided to convert her to a VR6!I was a VW tech doing my apprenticeship in 2000 but moved on after 8months after some issues so hoping my experience there may help?!anyway I love a challenge and this is one with some great rewardson to the car!I managed to pick up an OBD1 engine complete with all running gear ecu ,peddle box, shift box ect!Ill be restoring the engine along with the sub frame as to accomplish a straight drop on! as far as Iam aware I dont have to work abt the Key and Transponder as this came out of a pre 95 car "K" reg the one question I do have is!do I need the brake master cylinder to run the hydro clutch off?or will the Gti one be ok?laters Craig Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 How do u upload pics? Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 need to be a premium member to upload pics on here, or photobucket with a link. Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 cheerz! Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Pics ............. Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Pffff lets try again! Link to post Share on other sites
b19drg 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Looks like a good base you got to start with there , I do like the mk3 in silver , good luck and dont forget to keep us updated with progress Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Looks like it is well underway.... Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 I will keep ya posted the lump gets dropped off tomorrow by a good mate!and I owe him some well earned beer money!! the problem is he's doing it at like 7 in the morn so lets hope I don't drop it on my foot getting it out of the van!lol! Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Guys do I need to change the brake master cylinder to accommodate the hydro clutch conversion on my GTi? Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Anyone? Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Well the strip down commenced this weekend!seems that a few seals where leaking as it took ages to strip the crap off the engine!thank the lord for a High pressure washer!after removing the head I noticed that the top chain tensioner was badly worn and and a piece of it has broken off! glad I decided to pull the motor apart!Ive decided to send the head off for a refurb and replace all the engine's gaskets and seals!the cylinders look fine!might just replace the big end shells? and bolt it all back together,??wheres the best place to get all the parts from?Ive tried Eurocarparts but not sure if its the best place to go to!any input would be great!ill wack some pics up later! Link to post Share on other sites
b19drg 0 Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Have a look in here http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewforum.php?24 as your a premium member you get some fairly healthy discounts and if your spending out you may as well do it a s cheap as you can ! Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 well the head is being rebuilt!will get it back next week!found a great little engineering works in Sutton! only costing me 150 quid!looking like I'll be getting a slight re hone and crank ect polished! Link to post Share on other sites
eastwood john 1 Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 nice one matey, any pics Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Just a few!nothing really exciting happening yet! Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted August 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 Guys where do u get your rebuild parts from?been searching the net and haven't got a clue where to go! Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Well been busy with this project for some time! Ive managed to bolt the engine back up and got some bits over at the powdercoaters for some blasting then will paint them in Ford focus st green, will get some shots up later :-) Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Regarding the clutch, was the gti a hydraulic clutch? If so then yes it will be fine. If not you may need a vr pedal box, clutch master cylinder and a brake fluid reservoir with a take off to feed the clutch master cylinder.Regarding rebuild parts, tps are a favourite because you get genuine parts at a discounted price. Or you could try the likes of euro car parts etc.Projects looking good, bet you can't wait!! Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 yeh man I cant!!!! unfortunately Ive got an old 2l 8v with cable clutch :-( I did get everything for the honversion so i might have all the bits for the hydro clutch setup?just a few shots of the engine thus far... and had the car over my mates work to sort a ratteling exhaust.... Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 lets try again.... Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Engine looks really tidy and certainly looks like you've put some effort into it. I read back through your posts and to be honest I use TPS and genuine OEM parts especially for seals and fixings. What did you paint your engine with? Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 went with an etch primer and then some good ol halfords matt black.The rest of the of the bits will be ford focus ST green.Gearbox, pullys,mounts and intake manufolds. Ive also managed to score some scooby front bucket seats for it! Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Finish on the block looks really good. Link to post Share on other sites
Craig77 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 loookie what I picked up! all blasted and primed! should be painting it in ford rs green next weekend,,,,,,...... Link to post Share on other sites
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