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My GTI, 2.0 16v progress...

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My GTI, 2.0 16v progress...

Small update of the slowest build…

Bought myself an ABF,  did the standard strip clean and paint


Untitled by gtifanboy, on Flickr


Untitled by gtifanboy, on Flickr

Next step is to fit the timing belt so expect another update in around six months time :)

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Nice work matey.  :thumbs:

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Looking good :thumbs:

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Started poking this:


Untitled by gtifanboy, on Flickr


Untitled by gtifanboy, on Flickr

It looks like the rear panel has been hammered out after a knock, there was also a dent on the rear quarter thats been filled


Untitled by gtifanboy, on Flickr


Untitled by gtifanboy, on Flickr

Is the rectangular piece of metal in the middle of the hole part of the inner arch?


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Looks like it could be. If you look at one of my posts from yesterday on my resto thread I've just welded that part in if it helps you for reference?

http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2Fat-last-hairys-resto&start=460#post_1374427

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

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Just had a look at your thread, it looks like it may be that lip that runs down the end of the inner panel.

I have a new rear panel on the way so once its off I think it will be a bit clearer :thumbs:

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Need to work out how to tackle this, where to weld etc :ninja:

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Take a look back in my resto thread, you'll find it there. It's actually pretty simple once you got it fitting right. Weld from inside the boot, just drill holes (if you don't have any already from removing the original spot welds) in the boot floor flange and weld through.

Simples!  :thumbs:

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

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A bit of progress, finally got all the rear panel off


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And how the engine is sitting ready to go in :)
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The way you've linked those two photos, are you putting the engine in the back?  :lol:

(The engine looks tidy btw)

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

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Hairyarse said

The way you've linked those two photos, are you putting the engine in the back?  :lol:

Haha that's a good point. :lol:  

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Seems like I might as well at this point :lol: but no unfortunately/fortunately I will be going for the classic FF layout :thumbs: 

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Glad to hear it!  :lol:

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

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Engine looks sweet  :thumbs:

Matt

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Not really had much time to do any real progress on this for aaages, but I managed abit today

This hole consisted of about 20% rust and 80% filler and fell to bits when the rear panel came off, so its been on the to do list for a while


20140705_131136 by gtifanboy, on Flickr

Took a while to get the settings right as the metal kept disappearing, just needs a spot of paint and abit of underseal slapped on it.


20140705_150839 by gtifanboy, on Flickr


20140705_150920 by gtifanboy, on Flickr

A few smaller holes welded up, pretty much ready for the rear panel


20140705_151004 by gtifanboy, on Flickr 

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So we are roughly 9 months into the worlds slowest rear panel replacement and this is how it stands

Pretty much all stuck on apart from three welds on the lower right corner as the drill's battery ran out, its all gone on alright apart from a few hiccups (blown holes/frazzled edges) but they will be easily sorted when Im sorting it for paint :thumbs:
Rear panel progress by gtifanboy, on Flickr

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What kind of power do you exspect from the 2.0 16V conversion?

1983 Diamond Silver Mk1 GTi - Black Leather Interior - 16V ABF - Cable box - Upgraded Servo/MC and 280mm Disks - Coilovers - 15' Melbers

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Looking good.  :thumbs:

MK1CRAZY YAHOOOOO!!!!!

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irishbazmk1 said

What kind of power do you exspect from the 2.0 16V conversion?

Its a standard abf on kjet fuelling with a tubular manifold so probably about 150-160bhp once its been properly set up  :thumbs:

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After a 'brief' pause of a year or two I'm back working on the mk1, unfortunately the working space has reduced but hopefully it should still be manageable if a bit cramped.

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