16v engine in a MK1 by paul-c
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Local Hero
16v engine in a MK1 by paul-c
Most things are connected, the only sticking points now are a slight coolant leak from a flange, the ignition system not working, and a couple more electrical connections to make.
The starter motor not properly turning over, was down to a poor earth between starter motor and battery, so I have now fitted a big fat wire directly between these two things. And the battery and starter motor are fine, thank goodness. I didn't want to spend even more money on it!
The ignition system is a bit of an puzzle, everything is connected as it should be. I fitted the old system back on too, and that doesn't produce a spark either! So I'll take a further look tomorrow. If needs be I can swap-test components off the other Mk1.
Still loads to do, for example I need to remove the exhaust and weld on another support for it. The flexible section means that the exhaust droops and with the severe lowering, this could be an issue. Also I had problems with the Ashley clamps, I've fitted generic ones but I'll need to swap these for the Ashley ones (with a little mod/adapting) because the lack of space means I can't position it without leaving something dangling underneath the car.
It WILL run one day, maybe tomorrow, maybe 6 months away……
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Old Timer
Out of interest, is that brake reservoir new? Where can ya get them from?
Mk1 Golf 16V Conversion FAQ Zip, now located at in the Forum WIKI section: http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=cedi&type=misc&id=42%2F26%2F3
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ManicGTI said
looking good mate
Out of interest, is that brake reservoir new? Where can ya get them from?
I can answer that one Dealer still do them ?17.86 + vat cap xtra .
So mine came from the local Scrappy , couple of washes with the dishes in the diswasher 8O came out mint .
Nice work Paul
Cheers………
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Update - it runs!
Then I thought, oh well, may as well try it…..no thermo time switch wired in yet, so a squirt of "Cold start" and:
Yay!
Once I'd let it warm up a to normal running temperature, I tried a few more revs (remember, this is still with the old ignition system, no advance):
There's still plenty more to do, but I know the engine's a runner and there's hope for the little monster yet….
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Local Hero
well done
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Mk1 Golf 16V Conversion FAQ Zip, now located at in the Forum WIKI section: http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=cedi&type=misc&id=42%2F26%2F3
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Local Hero
The feeling when it first goes is worth all the hard work getting there…
Rich
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Old Timer
did you get the airbox to fit well?
i have the same engine in mine and im missing half the airbox and it does draw up from the chassis legs, its good as the pipe is always cold (power rohr one) so its obviously not drawing in much hot air at all.
nice to see many pics coming along.
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What made you blank off 2 outputs on the M/C, just wondering really as when I did mine I had loads of room.
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dub-ha8 said
Just read the whole thread, boy I need a cuppa tea
What made you blank off 2 outputs on the M/C, just wondering really as when I did mine I had loads of room.
Ummmm lack of room? I could have squeezed the brake pipe connections on, just about. But I'd already put in T pieces because previously, the car had a 2 outlet 16V master cylinder. By chance I'd obtained another (4 outlet) master cylinder with 2x blanks, so it was not too much trouble to reroute the pipes to the other side and gain some more space.
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just read what you wrote, how much has it cost you?
just wondering if it was cheaper to buy and engine and get them to fit it or do it all yourself?
Just to let you know (im not boasting) i bought a 185bhp rebuilt motor with lots done and had a garage to fit mine along with all new genuine mounts, water bottle, etc etc.
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de3660 said
hi again paul
just read what you wrote, how much has it cost you?
just wondering if it was cheaper to buy and engine and get them to fit it or do it all yourself?
Just to let you know (im not boasting) i bought a 185bhp rebuilt motor with lots done and had a garage to fit mine along with all new genuine mounts, water bottle, etc etc.
Dunno how much, don't want to add up all the bills, but it was lots! I ended up replacing or refurbing things I'd never originally planned to do:
New oil cooler and sandwich plate
Radiator
Head needed skimming
With the head off, decided to replace all the valve stem seals
Starter motor
Some of the electrics
Lots of little parts, mainly from VW
Its taken so long because I decided to address many other items as well as the engine itself. For example, painting the engine bay; cleaning and powder coating lots of parts; uprating the oil cooling, etc etc. Basically, everything within or around the engine bay, has been cleaned, painted or replaced. So its more like a mini-resto rather than a 'simple' engine conversion.
I think (general advice) if you come across a rebuilt engine, it will inevitibly cost more than an unknown one, but will financially work out! I just think I was a little unlucky with some items.
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Other little things were done today too - for example, I swapped the starter motor again (the 'new' one off a scrapped Mk2 was sticky) and fixed a blowing fuse issue, which also made my centre console gauges work again). Unfortunately I'd not secured my oil cooler lines properly (they were way too long anyway), which resulted in one of them rubbing against the fanbelt and popping. So I've completely removed the external air-oil cooler for now.
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So, I fashioned a bracket which is bolted to the floorpan. Its in 2 pieces and allows height adjustment.
Here is the bracket bolted to the floorpan
Here is the other half of the bracket, bolted together with the mid section in place
Other work has been minor items such as cleaning up hoses, some more wiring, fitting headlamps and bumper, etc.
At least it looks like a car again.
Now long now…..just need to fit the horn, bolt down the ECU and tie up some of the wires and hoses, and sort the insurance, then I can take it for a test drive.
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