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Fitted a mk4 expansion tank, really does make a difference loosk wise! Not realising the coolant plug was different to the mk3 one
i managed to cut one off a mk4 at the scrappy, just need to solder it onto the mk3 wiring. Happy daysGot the radiator in too and slam panel on just to check any clearance issues. Everything sat nicely so issues there!
Next update will probably be after the new year now. Where ill have more money and more time! Have a good ones guys
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Not really an update per se. But just things planned down the line! My gf got me these wheels pretty much when i got the car lol.
they're compomotive cxn splits in porsche fittment
specs:
16 x 8 et 25 fronts
16 x 9 et 13 rears
Theyre gonna need some messing round with to make them fit lol. i want them to sit flush with the G60 arches that i purchased before i even got the mk2 haha.
hopefully more updates next week! on thursday at the garage hope to connect all coolant pipes, and let the engine run for a while!
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Looks and sounds good buddy!
It was me you messages about he eBay pulleys.
I did the same fitted water pump pulley, and removed it alarmist straight away.
Keep up good work man
Ahh yes. i was reading through your thread and you just happened to be using them too lol. but yes the fit was completely off, yet the guy still seems to sell so many :S
thanks bud!
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Looks fairly tidy mate! hope the engine problem isn't serious though
i've been toying with the idea of getting a mk3 vr for daily duties! like you im missing my vr lol
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Running Gear and most of the engine components are not available
Anything else needed just PM me or text me on 07976763365
based in slough
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Managed to get the video uploaded
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Carrying on!
With the engine done and front subframe assembled
I turned my attention to the rear beam. Got it shot blasted and powder coated. I cleaned up, sprayed and applied grease to the stub axels
Manage to salavge the old splash shields, gave them a coat of paint!
Installed new hubs and powerflex bushes
With the assembly of the car happening at a family friends garage. It made sense to get the car recovered there. In the mean time, i started on the loom! I delayed this as much as i could as i hate wiring! But it had to be done lol
The loom was removed from a mk2 vr luckily.
With the golf now at the garage, i could finally start bolting all these new shiny bits! I also modded the shifter tunnel to allow for the mk4 shifter tower, a worthwhile mod people say. A more precise gear change (no pics unfortunatley!)
And my fav pic, engine in
As me and my uncle where desperate to here the engine, we wired it up, put fresh fuel in...and ohhh the noise, how i missed the VR noise
Cant upload the video at the mo
But that pretty much brings u guys up to date. Once the engine was in i wish i tool more pics during the installation but, theres still plenty work to do
Updates will be slow and steady
But here how she stands at the moment, not looking here glorious self 2 summers ago lol
Thanks for reading!
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Yeah I gathered he was the seller but I am very superstitious of buying parts from eBay, that is why I asked if anyone else has used them.
I notice everyone replaces the OEM but I am building a car for track use and wondering about heat transfer so really my question is do they hold any amount of heat that would cause anything to be bothered about also do the seals last the same with the metal getting hotter ?
I would buy one now if someone could provide me with a little info please
If you check my build thread, ive used one myself. Excellent quality and great fit. I would think it would be better than the OE one as plastic can get brittle and crack overtime as for heat transfer i couldn't comment. Likewise, it would be interesting to know!
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Yeah I was looking at one on SP's website I am gonna buy my con rods from them so I am gonna get a high flow pump while I order the rods
SP is a dangerous site to be browsing !!! they have some awesome stuff to burn money on haha
very true! burnt a hole through my wallet lol. but, i highly recommend the water pump, excellent quality and you can feel the difference in weight against the OE one.
looking forward to this coming together though. nice one!
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Really nice car and a good read! Love Rallye front ends on mk2's
! And you've saved me from buying a set of those eBay pullies that I've been thinking about for a while, so thanks for thatthanks mate, the car doesn't reflect the quality of the engine build unfortunately! good good, i tend to do a lil research before buying these ebay parts, couldn't find much on them so took the gamble on them and reported back to everyone else! awesomegti sell a set, more pricey so i guess it'll justify the quality??
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This water pump was totalled!
almost as bad as mine was!
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Back again!
Right, i mentioned yesterday i had issues with the ebay under pullies, the one in particular was the water pump pulley. I messaged another forum user on here (cant remember who now) but he had same problems too
The alternator pulley bolted up with no issues.
However look at the size difference between the OE pulley and the "ebay special"
Due to the width and diameter of the water pump pulley, it wasnt lining up with the tensioner thus not allowing the serpentine belt to fit properly. After realising this, i also decided not to fit the ebay special crank pulley either. Ditched the water pump pulley too, and went for the OE one.
I was going to risk the time money and effort i sunk into this engine on a damn ebay pulley lol.
So word of warning to those considering these cheap under pulley kits, dont. I believe awesomegti do an underpulley kit, i cant comment on the fit and quality.
Id like to hear if anyones had any experience with them, particularly the crank pulley.
Exhaust manifold wrapped. Its hard enough trying get a neat tight wrap, without this stuff itching and irratating your skin! Horrible job to do
That concludes the engine build. So moving on
Go my subframe shot blasted and powder coated
Wishbones sprayed up too
After doing some research, i decided to run powerflex poly bush on the front and opted for the R32/TT bush on the rear. Seems to be quite popular set up for comfort and handling.
Ideally i would of loved some KW V1 coilovers, but the the build was getting out of hand and funds where running low. Good friend of mine runs FK AKs on his mk2 vr, and he recommended them. Hopefully better than the crappy JOMs i had before!
Didnt take many photos after the engine was done!
But, i refurbed and painted both steering knuckles, fitted brand new bearings and hubs. I was after some splash shields, but i refuse to pay £30-£40 for a piece pressed metal sheeting which is only going rot!
So i salvaged the old one, lick of paint and supported the bolt holes with some washers.
Also refurbished the driveshafts, fitted new joints and gaitors which, i have no pics of
Brakes got an overhaul, blasted and sprayed silver for an OE look. Not to keen on blingy brakes unless they're brembo's, wilwoods etc
Lil preview of my hoard of been collecting over the years, NOS happich pop outs
And a rallye front! which i could wait to put on when i got it haha
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bump!
still after these
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That's looking fantastic! I have just started mine it still looks like your before pictures
Cheers mate! Yeah mine was defo needed, headgasket was gone and a bit snapped off the guide rail and ended up in the sump! Glad nothing else was damaged.
I have been keeping an eye on your build, looking foward to seeing ur engine build.
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Got the inlet manifold shot blasted. I was going to get it powder coated but, i ended up polishing the runners and rattle canned the rest. What PITA it was to polish!
Shot blasted
During polishing
Polish complete
The pictures actually do this justice lol. By far not a perfect finish, but im happy with it and it looks awesome!
Finished look:
Gearbox was attached along with a reconditioned alternator and starter motor. Starter motor bolt had to be cut for the DZL box to fit
Inlet bolted on. Was a joy to see how far its come! Some before and after pics of the block
Cheeky video turning the engine over lol
https://vimeo.com/145809043
So thats the engine pretty much done! Next update will be covering the running gear, engine installation in the car and a lil video preview of it firing up!
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Gave the sump a clean up and attached it the engine with a new gasket also the rocker cover with new gasket
New inlet runner gasket
Fitted the inlet runner and fuel rail installed after a lick of paint. Note the lightweight water pump pulley, had issues with this which ill touch upon shortly...
But first, i received my lightened flywheel! Be interested to see how this feels. Bolted up using ARP bolts
Replaced the plastic crack pipe with a metal one and new seals, it looks so much better and considering it was an ebay buy it was a great fit. Fitted the SP high flow water pump as well as a new thermostat and housing. Brand new clutch and friction plate too. -
Update time.
So the head is pretty much done. The head was bolted to the block using new head bolts, along with the MK4 triple layer headgasket in hindsight i wish i went for ARP headbolts. But, ill upgrade to that when i eventually turbo it.
Next up it was fitting new timing chains, guides and tensioner.
Also gave the chain cover a lick of paint -
ive got some in stockport. can post though if you arrange courrier
whats going on with these pipes then mate?
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The new valve springs, seals and retainers where installed. Old springs where ok but, since i was putting new cams and lifters i thought id upgrade springs.
Having got this far, i was glad i replaced most these parts! A lot was needed but others for peace of mind
Springs getting installed;
All assembled
Note: in my first post i forgot to add these bits before hand lol
But anyway, just to give you insight how bad things where:
Thats the old water pump v the new SP high flow one
Back to the build....
The 263s where installed. Cant wait to see how they make the VR feel.
Thats all for tonight! Im much further ahead in the build. But ill update tomorrow and slowly bring you up to date.
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Continuing from my last post...
Heres a pic during the head clean up
Then it was off to get the head skimmed!
Valves where all in good nick...just needed a good clean up!
Before:
And after:
Then i started to seat the vavles. First time i had a go at this myself, took a while but got the hang of it! Im glad its a 12v and not a 24v lol
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It looks ok, but not had any experience with these off ebay.
The other option is to send some OE item for restoration by companies such as http://www.biggred.co.uk/
Of course these will not VW parts but are quite reputable.
Ive had the other three sand blasted, unfortunately sand got in one of them and completely ruined the piston and sand in the chamber.
Ill take the punt on ebay then! fingers crossed
This water pump was totalled!
Power Steering Pipes
in Wanted
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After a pair of power steering pipes.
im based in slough, willing to collect if around the london area.
thanks