Project 888 - (16v) KR Engine install

I have shown this on other sites, but it needs to be on here really

Here it is in Chronological order.

































Nearly all poly bushings done.
Fitted front lower and rear strut braces.
Had the car welded (in 20, yes 20 places).
Primered and painted the floorpan.
Hammerited underneath the car.
New discs and pads.
All interior put back in minus rear seats.
Harnesses in place.
Supersprint 60mm race exhaust (to be fitted).
Ball joints.
Track rod ends.
New bearings.
New small golf splitter, duckbill removed.
Two MOTs

Just got to fit exhaust, and sort a rear brake, then back in for another MOT.  This time providing the "brake shudder" is fixed i will be able to drive it.  Then gotta get some tax.  So many more jobs to do.


I wanted to go for the Ferodo 2000 or 2500 pads here, but no money meant i can't do that this time round.





Check out the lovely size difference here between the two pipes!



I miss my old mk1, it was never this much trouble, and at least it was quick.












It Begins:







Parts to get:
(that i can think of right now)

Bosch spark plugs - SB95013 SPARKPLUG-F6DTC - G2 16V 2/86 >10/91 - 1.50
Bosch ABF dizzy cap
Bosch rotor arm
Bosch HT leads
Oil Filter - MMW719/5 - OIL FILTER-MANN - G2 Petrol (Not G60) 8/83 >7/92 - 2.30
Fuel Filter - MMWK853/1 - FUEL FILTER - G2 1.8 16V 86>92 KR Eng. - 10.90
Throttle Cable
MegaSquirt
R1/ GSX-R ITBs
Custom inlet manifold
Exhuast wrap Gen 2 Copper
Ashley 16v manifold
Gasket Set
Oil
Cam Belt
Fan Belt
Flywheel
16v Engine Loom
Not sure if i will be running EDIS coilpack with this yet
Sump & Windage Tray with Gasket

…Will add when i can think of more…

Looks great, love the exhaust!

How much did the whole system cost, and where did you get it from?

Dom123 said

Looks great, love the exhaust!

How much did the whole system cost, and where did you get it from?

Thanks for nice comment.

HAHA im sure you would cry if i told you the cost. So i will…
The 3 sections of exhaust i got from a local tuner shop round here, which shut down a week later out of business.
The manifold was imported.
Apparently the last one they will get into the country, and took 6 weeks at least if i remember right.

Manifold: ?399.99 (that's with discount)
Exhaust: ?360.00.

so total: ?760.00

Do you know the funny thing? It's been 2 months (at the most) since ive had that manifold on my car, and now changing the engine.   Crazy or what.

have you just chopped the end off your springs?

i was told to do that, i said "get stuffed" they'll bottom out too easy. but the mechanic i was speaking to said that with the weight i've removed i'd be better off just trimming them down.

is he right the?

whatalotafun said

have you just chopped the end off your springs?

i was told to do that, i said "get stuffed" they'll bottom out too easy. but the mechanic i was speaking to said that with the weight i've removed i'd be better off just trimming them down.

is he right the?

Yep my plan is to get KW Variant 2 coilovers when ive got the money.
So i thought why not, they are Koni Dampening adjustable shocks and springs, so i thought it can't hurt.
It makes for one bumpy ride though  :? and yes it does bottom out very easy.
The springs make a very metallic clanking crashing sound when going over potholes and other road imperfections.  It's not ideal i know, but does the job and it's only temporary.
I know people that have done alot worse.  Some even just only having dampers on no springs.

does that pass mot's?

absolutely fine, obviously if you go crazy then it wont.
It's not exactly the safest way of doing it, but if your after a cheap drop then sometimes you have no option.

When the car is raised the springs come away from the car, which makes it unsafe if they dont lock into their positions when its lowered.  ive also heard of a car going over a bump, springs falling out of seats, then the car landed it landed just on dampers and blew and was right down on the floor.
but thats worst case scenario lol.

alot of my mates have cut springs

8O

its only an option cos i'm told the springs are made for the wieght, but i've changed the weight. a lot!

Just go for it.
But i didnt tell you to if anything goes wrong (just covering my back)
mines lighter than standard aswell. You'll be fine.

watch my thread (its under this message) :wink:

Good to see you back on the real MK1 Golf forum mate keep up the good work and liking the pics?

Yeah ive given up with all other forums.
They are usually just a bunch of mates that kiss each others bums (not naming and names)

So back to the enthusiasts.

Going down right now to take valves out and do more work stripping etc.

Cheers steve thanks for nice words.
I've just priced up some of the gaskets and a few o rings i need…. ?175 just for them so far.

Tonights progress:
Slow i know, but i had to help build a friends engine crane, and mount it on a stand.




Looks like someone has already tried to shave the valve seat throat entry part.

For the next pics notice the new shiny bits that shouldn't be there, when taken the vavles out.



Different coloured bowls.


Scratches where injectors go.
Looks like someone has had something in here too far?


As it rests til next time.

picking my kr up next saturday 8 hours round trip but well worth it will keep watching

Great to see you've found sense and rreturned.  Car looks great will be better once kr fitted.  Will be watching.

mike1986 said

picking my kr up next saturday 8 hours round trip but well worth it will keep watching

wow mike thats quote a journey, mine was 1min 30 away from my house and cost me ?20 lol
It will be worth it.
Is it standard?

welsh-mk1 said

Great to see you've found sense and rreturned. Car looks great will be better once kr fitted. Will be watching.

Yeah, the people on this forum are so much better.

Thanks for reading so far.

Here is my old engine in my old car:










A short vid of it on the A38.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VZj82HNC7c


I only post these things because when im reading a thread it's nice to see pics alot and things, not just text all the time.

I should be going down the garage later to start on either head work, or stripping the bottom end.

yes standerd out of a jetta gti. paying 350 for it but thats with loom ecu driveshaft ect... will keep my eye on this thread to see how its done you not using the exhuast any more think i read on page 1?

Started blending the port bowl into the valve seat.
Also matched inlet and exhaust ports to gaskets.
A few other bits of head work too.

Will do pics of that next time.

Before:


During & After:

Any updates on this simon?? :p

Now this is a blast from the past! 8)