Mellow Yellow 3.2ltr 24v Conversion

Finally bolted the alternator bracket on. Looks like it will be a tight fit. Will have to get the radiator as far forward as possible. The Mocal oil cooler will go in front of alternator so should be OK.

Sorry for the delay in content guys.

Busy sorting out my mini last weekend. I recently bought a cooper s for the school commute, its first generation with 50k on the clock. I wasn't sure about a sound I could hear so wanted to give it a good inspection, changed the supercharger oil, water pump and pulleys / drive belt.

Boy this is a tight engine to work on. Nice its a modular design though Radiator comes off in one panel:


Bumper off, impact bar and supercharger


This is what i was left with  No problems with the supercharger, oil was nice and clear when removed and had plenty in there, changed it anyway.

The idler pulley and tensioner were ok and water pump. Had new ones to go in.

In the end found the culprit, it was the power steering pump fan.


The bearing in the spal fan was super stiff. No wonder it sounded like a cement mixer ha ha

Its in a position under the engine which gets filthy Used one off ebay and bobs your uncle no more sound. 

So back to the Golf, tomorrow I have dad up and hoping to get all this done:

- Remaining engine mounts (Front and back)
- install driveshaft flanges
- fill gearbox with oil
- Driveshafts
- Gear shifter and cables
- alternator
- water pump tighten
- install tensioner bracket for drive belt
- install drive belt
- crack pipe and aux pump
- radiator and thermostat housing
- install headers and downpipe
- install exhaust
- Steering column and pedal box
- Add sensors to block
- tighten 5th gear retaining bolt (selector rod)

Then things left:

- paint inlet manifold
- vacuum lines from inlet manifold to remote servo
- brake lines to pedals and servo (drill holes for pipes through bulk head)
- fuel line (stainless supply line)
- fuel filter (install at rear)
- brake reinforcement bracket (fabricate)
- Main wiring looms (route and create holes)
- rev counter (wiring from alternator to Dakota to dash)
- install dash and dials
- Add engine oil
- water gauge (wiring to dash)
- oil pressure (wiring to dash)
- fan control loom (wiring to fuse box)
- wiring for lights and indicators
- Hydraulic clutch
- install brake calipers
- install brake servo
- battery installation in boot
- Add earth points and cables
- install throttle pedal
- install heater
- fuse box
- wheel alignment
- fab joining exhaust section
- install wings
- polish paint and blend edges
- install front grille
- install bumpers
- install lower trim
- install wings
- install washer bottle in boot

Some new toys Eurowise VR6 radiator, spal fan, shroud and wiring.

 

I've got some stuff to finish off on the gearbox tomorrow, I tried to remove the 5th gear end plate currently on the gearbox but unfortunately it's captive and needs the engine lowered on the transmission mount to remove. No problem as I have a spare 5th gear end plate I've painted up. Can switch it over It was a little rusty so gave it a quick sand down.


Then a dip in Bilt Hamber Deox C


Then acid etch primer, high build and flat, grey primer and satin black like stock

Finally stripped down the inlet manifold ready for prep and painting:


But tomorrow I should have a big update and lots of jobs ticked off the list

Not as much done today as I wanted.

The front and back engine mounts were a bit tricky to align, the engine was up and down like a yo yo as discovered the bolts used for the transmission mount couldn't position with the side mounts in place. All sorted and aligned now I had the end plate off the gearbox to tighten the 5th gear bolts and selector. I had swapped over the 5th gear from a CTN diesel box. Then fitted the refurbished plate with a new seal and bolts.

Attached the driveshafts and steering column Good days work

im in love

Not sure if I have mentioned before, but this is a great thread. Really, really nice to see progress and the time and effect going into this.

I really enjoy reading the updates and with such great pictures! So nice to see home builds.

   

Lhasa2008 said

Not sure if I have mentioned before, but this is a great thread. Really, really nice to see progress and the time and effect going into this.

I really enjoy reading the updates and with such great pictures! So nice to see home builds.

   

Cheers chap really appreciate the comments, I'll keep the content coming. More at the weekend

Hopefully it will end up more store bought than home brew ha ha

beechey said

im in love

Thanks fella. She is coming along now. Bit naked at the mo. Lots to bolt on!

awesome work and this is going to be wicked cool mk1.

Such a great looking build, keep up the awesome work!

Got side tracked again Helped a friend with their Aston Martin DB6. Had a few holes in the boot, properly tricky to get to. One at the back and one and the front.

Finally arrived from America

Tomorrow, more progress on the Golf

DB6!!  

Great work on this Rich!!! 
Love the car it's going to sound and look great!!! 

madmatt said

Great work on this Rich!!! 
Love the car it's going to sound and look great!!! 

Cheers Matt  

Sorry for no update in a while guys.

Decided to move house so spent several weekends doing up and clearing out the clutter in the house.

The poor garage has taken the brunt and slowly filling up :O

I have a property in mind which unfortunately doesn't have a double garage but has massive potential to create a custom one , maybe a build a garage build lol

So the Golf is on hold for a while, I will try to sneak in some updates in the next few weeks. I can fit the exhaust and shifter which will mean less things to transport to new place