Mexico Beige Mk1 Golf 1.8t 20v smoothed bay - The rebuild !

smudger1980 said

Looks great mate :clap:

thanks bud im very happy

Wow! You have serious patience!
I could not handle all that prep- would do my head in!
Very nice project.

It's the prep that makes the difference!!   Fantastic work as per mate. Looking good!!

r_chez_08 said

Wow! You have serious patience!
I could not handle all that prep- would do my head in!
Very nice project.

trust me its done my head in !

Melteddrummer said

It's the prep that makes the difference!!   Fantastic work as per mate. Looking good!!

thx bud

Quick update i removed the chassis leg lip so i have more clearence with the drive shaft then welded it back up for strength



And found another gearbox with the code i wanted ENJ this has a higher ratio than the current gearbox and will allow a better cruising speed, i may even be able to put a little more power down in 1st,2nd and 3rd haha

gave it a quick clean i haven't decided on colour yet paint it silver or same colour as the body like the previous box?

Silver would get my vote but I think most people go down the black or silver route……

Nice work btw

so ive removed the gearbox and checked the clutch it has hardly any wear but does have a little bit of movement in the centre drive so il replace it

carrying on with the colour coded parts theme the paint on the oil filter housing is looking shabby to so ive removed it ready to treat and paint
 

i removed the filter housing and stripped the paint off



then i etch primed it and sprayed it silver

Nice work buddy. Coming along nicely.

higher1 said

i removed the filter housing and stripped the paint off

Nice, What did you use to stip the paint off?

i cant remember the make i will check for you alfie

and etch primed it

a little more progress


gearbox sprayed




new starter motor stripped ready to repaint



alternator stripped to repaint



painted



and the starter painted

stainless number plate mount arrived today

new larger rear lips arrived



and fitted

Looks brilliant mate. Nice work.    

new alternator pulley



chrome starter motor bolts

the best part though its gone to the bodyshop for paint

a few photos of it leaving work and of course it was pouring with rain so i covered it up