Rich's Mk1 Jetta.
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Oh, wanted to see inside?
and
Oh yer! I do love some retro/rare goodies!
Also thinking of engine changes, but can't decide between Petrol with a bark or derv with torque…….
So thats it for now!
Next is to get it idling, as it doesn't at all since the trip to Ed38!
C&C welcome.
Rich
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Not really many updates, as I'm still trying to sell my Mx5.
But, having a idle issue.
The car won't idle at all. Hot or cold. I have changed:
- Dizzy cap, rotor arm & condensor
- Leads & plugs
- Coil
- Rebuilt Carb
- Manual choke conversion
- Timing checked
And it still doesn't idle? And seems to be getting a weak spark!
Any ideas?
And the main update. I've just got my hands on this.
Only plans are to use the engine & gearbox.
its not standard at all.
and a rough spec list
Going to be alot of fun!
C&C welcome.
Rich
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Kinda big things have started happening……
left it like this
And It's out….
Volvos are pretty useful!
Started tearing the MK1 apart!
And this is how we pretty Much left her!
Going to start preping the bay, hide some wires and paint it!
Needs a fair few things replacing. But it should be worth it!
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Good luck with the work.
Smudger
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Mk1 Jetta (Jessie) build thread here
View topic: Jessie the mk1 jetta (pd conversion) lots of pics!! - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club
T25 westfalia camper, 2.2 Subaru powered
vw touran 1.9 tdi remap, Bbs rep wheels , lowered, bla bla bla……… Wife's car
2013 Vw amarok 2.0bitdi, work truck……. www.jsgarageaberystwyth.co.uk
View topic: Jessie the mk1 jetta (pd conversion) lots of pics!! - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club
T25 westfalia camper, 2.2 Subaru powered
vw touran 1.9 tdi remap, Bbs rep wheels , lowered, bla bla bla……… Wife's car
2013 Vw amarok 2.0bitdi, work truck……. www.jsgarageaberystwyth.co.uk
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smudger said
Good work so far dude. I know when my engine went in it felt like a big milestone.
Good luck with the work.
Smudger
From “Rich's Mk1 Jetta. ”
Cheers!
I can't wait to get it in, and hear it start again!
jamiegolf said
Looking good mate, I'm in the middle of an engine conversion with my jetta too, I'm going for a pd130 bora engine, I'm at the same stage as you, old engine is out, now guna prep and paint the bay so it's fresh then start the refit, good progress mate, keep us updated, subscribed!
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Just found ya blog!
Your alot further ahead than me! Its tough doing anything when working away from home!
Recently bought hopefully, everything i need to do the swap, and replace a few tired bits! Full spec once I'm home and work out what i got!
Rich.
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Got some US badges.
The as above, the engine is out & started dismantling the bay.
Before.
No clean & empty pics.
But then cut off some brackets & Got out the filler
Then the Gun came out!
My good friend Jamie in action
Once primered.
Rebuilt my rack with quaife quick rack, and new everything else.
Finished. Also used Floflex bushes.
Vr6 Servo & Caddy's 22mm Master Cylinder
Stripped the Caddy Loom down. This is all rubish
And finally. Today i swapped my Oz turbos for some new hoops. 14x8 & 14x8.5. Fresh Rainsport1s aswell.
More to come soon! Engine test fit Next week. Cheers Rich
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So few updates. One that has put a massive downer on the project for me. And has topped off alot of interesting finds so far. More later.
So, had a few German Packages turn up. one containing. Nos grill badge.
Other a small Dash ornament
Then last Sat. We test fitted the engine.
Didn't start off well. The gearbox i was told that would fit & be suitable. Didn't fit, so needed to get something on it to make it work temporarily. Did that and managed to get a gearbox mount fab'd up.
So its going to run a 020 Gearbox out of the Caddy Van, but will build a suitable 020 from a 1.6 or .8 driver, Going to Drill the diff rivets & replace with bolts to help it manage the torque.
And finally the part that is going to make or brake the project.
While cleaning and De-greasing the lump, after taking the inlet mani. i discovered this.
Yip a fliping piece of silicone hose/reducer inside a inlet port. Properly wedged, couldn't reach with my finger. So Have a REALLY bad feeling something might not be right inside….. How the flip anyone missed this pipe disappearing is beyond me.
So going to have to take the head off now & pray nothing is bent.
But onwards and upwards! Bay to be painted this weekend!
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Got the bay in paint! Came out great for a poo gun and first time spraying.
Then After some work today managed to get to this stage
Then turned attention to the interior
Good two friends of mine helping out!
Discovered this vintage jem! Ha!
Oh yer! Blue dash is in.
Brakes are in. Gti vented disks, ebc Greenstuff Pads, Goodridge hoses
Intercooler Fitted
Just as we finished up today.
And as we left it.
Hope to have last few loose ends tied up, and hopefully fire her up.
C&C welcome.
Rich
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Mk1 Jetta (Jessie) build thread here
View topic: Jessie the mk1 jetta (pd conversion) lots of pics!! - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club
T25 westfalia camper, 2.2 Subaru powered
vw touran 1.9 tdi remap, Bbs rep wheels , lowered, bla bla bla……… Wife's car
2013 Vw amarok 2.0bitdi, work truck……. www.jsgarageaberystwyth.co.uk
View topic: Jessie the mk1 jetta (pd conversion) lots of pics!! - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club
T25 westfalia camper, 2.2 Subaru powered
vw touran 1.9 tdi remap, Bbs rep wheels , lowered, bla bla bla……… Wife's car
2013 Vw amarok 2.0bitdi, work truck……. www.jsgarageaberystwyth.co.uk
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Everyready blue - not seen one of those for years!! Matches your car
Andy
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Andy
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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