91 Clipper Cab ABF 16v-twin 45s
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91 Clipper Cab ABF 16v-twin 45s
So after having a few years playing away with two seater sports cars I thought it was time to return to the flock.
The search began for a cabriolet with good shape body and good interior that i could carry out an engine swap on.
I came across this '91 Clipper. A deal was done and she is mine
It looks as though the car was shiped out to Cyprus for two to three years and then obviously loved soo much that it was then shipped home. This has helped as the body as is mint with the only repair required is the usual clutch-hole repair panel. The interior doesnt look as though its been sat in! The engine though is not so good. Leak from the bottom of the rad and a bit of a leak from fuel pump area. the 'poo'burg carb though is the first ive had that actually does what it should!!! The sun has taken its toll on the roof but a new black vinyl on is in the boot ready to be fitted. Not sure if ill sell this and go for a mohair, just have to see how things pan out.
These issues are not much of a worry as the plan is a 2.0L 16v on a pair of twin 45s so most will be changed.
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Carbs turned up in the post yesterday
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Good luck with build bud, and hope your glad to be back in a mk1 :-)
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Very pleased to have a mk1 again, just want to get started on the engine swap.
Thanks
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I was going to run as is for this year and then convert but I couldnt wait so had a spare hour and got cracking…
Picking up hoist tonight, so engine should be out tomorrow and then begins bay clean-up and de-wire……
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So a bit of an update:- Abf now removed from MK3 and cleaned up. A long list of parts are about to be ordered, included cam belt, water pump cam cover and sump gaskets. Also sorting out which parts are needed for the swap.
Im going with all MK1 pulleys and alternator on the abf and, obviously, the mk1 mounts. I had hoped to use abf ecu but have given up on this idea in favor of KR management, distributor and loom. Huge thanks to DUBUnit for sorting these bits.
Gearbox wise ill be running and MK3 rod change box (CHB code). The long boring bit has started now though….Cleaning and painting. Plan is to replace all hard to reach gaskets and belts whilst out of the car and then paint to maintain an oem looking. If vw fitted a 2.0L 16v on twin 45 carbs into a cabriolet this how id expect it to look. So clean is the order of the day, neat wiring and aluminium silver box and cam cover.
Whats left of the MK3 is off to the scrap yard, prob could have got more breaking but can work on mk1 until its off the drive.
Gave it five minutes and it came up quite well.
Pic of loom to be used
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Also found myself a nice leather wheel at the show. Ive never liked mk2 style wheel in cabbys so thought just this would give indication to noise under bonnet with all the rest hiding the fact
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Both on 77K, although mine has done 500 miles more.
Great to meet the owners and hope to catch them soon at next meet.
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And also fitted twin fans to new rad.
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Now in, belt done! Not long now hopefully…….
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Gearbox issues caused the removal and refitting of 'box twice to then be removed and new one fitted!!! Clutch release arm didnt seem to push far enough. So after removal and inspection saw that release arm didnt push as far as other box i had. Readjusted and in again i still wasnt happy and then arm slip again. Out it came and in went replacement.
New 8mm fuel lines and regulator fitted. Custom bracket made to hold pump and filter in recess next to tank. Wires ran to fuseboard. Also fitted a crash cut out switch from a renault clio. It simply cuts the power to the pump in a hard impact or if the car 'turns turtle'.
All of the cooling system complete. Only jobs left are to bolt on carbs and fit exhaust manifold, which has just arrived from Dub Power Direct. Really helpful and good price as includes stainless flexi-link pipe.
Then get her running and set-up. Ill get vids posted when I get around to starting.
Sneak pic of 3 piece split wheels……
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Price is down to what ever the carbs are found at. Pump cost about £30 and the rest is down to you. No need for custom alternator brackets as 8v pulleys fit.
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