MK1 Golf GTI 2.0 TFSI Edition 30 p12 (was 2008cc R1 bike carbs)
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1983 Lhasa Green MK1 Golf GTI
MK5 Golf GTI shifter on the left, Polo GTI shifter on the right.
Template cut in preparation to fit shifter.
After the tunnel had been carefully reshaped and mounting holes drilled, the new shifter fitted like a glove. The final job (and thank you to all the responses from the Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mk1golfoc/) is to correctly route the cables into the engine bay.
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I've been putting this off sorting this out for many many years, so I've now bit the bullet and got stuck in. It was important to retain as much original bodywork as possible, so rather than replace the full front with an aftermarket panel, I opted to repair the damaged section.
Top sheet carefully cut away, and lower sheet cleaned up.
New repair section cut to size
The original panel section was used as a template to mark the holes on the new sheet.
Hopefully, I will get this finished and welded in place/spot welded this weekend.
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Again, a bit thank you to the members responding to my paint questions on FB.
Rest of car covered to avoid any over spray.
1st coat of paint..
2nd coat of paint with 2 coats of clear now applied.
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One small engine bay, one big turbo engine! Saying it is a tight fit is an understatement!!
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After much jigging about, the original front engine is fitted.
Heavy duty Epytec 02J mounts used for the gearbox.
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Settled In
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nas said
Nice work buddy
Thanks nas.
Lots of stuff still to do, but slowly seeing progress now.
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Rusty section cut out and new section made up
New section spot welded in place and smoothed off.
Then a quick coat of paint and lacquer.
Happy with the results, considering this was home DIY with a can of spray paint from Halford and a Dremel.
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Next job, to fit the drive shafts and wiring..
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MK1 Golf TFSI. How difficult can it be?
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When compared to the size of the OEM downpipe, this looks ridiculous.
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It will go like stink when its finished, would love a run in one of these to feel how quick they are on the road.
Nut & Bolt Resto Complete (Mars Red GTi original): https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&type=misc&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2Fpistolpete-s-mars-red&start__keyed=
Nut & Bolt Resto in Progress (Lhasa 16v): https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&type=misc&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2Fpistolpete-s-lhasa&redirected=1
Nut & Bolt Resto in Progress (Lhasa 16v): https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&type=misc&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2Fpistolpete-s-lhasa&redirected=1
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