Mk1 Gti soon to be dumping

Managed to drill out the rounded flywheel bolt and get the engine on the stand using a big jack.


I was going to mask of the holes and ports etc but I ended up getting carried away..

ie il just do this wee corner ended up being rubbing chipping the whole lot
Now I'm worried I have dirt and debris in the ports I also filled them with hot water hose😳 

What is the usual process for cleaning engines? 
Can I flush it out with petrol or the likes do you think?
Compressed air etc or is hot water ok?

It looks a bit cleaner

Not sure what's best mate but on another note check that oem manifold for cracks as they're renowned for cracking

smudger1980 said

Not sure what's best mate but on another note check that oem manifold for cracks as they're renowned for cracking

Wish I could find out so I can go further..  Searched google nothing.. But it should be ok.
Manifold looks good mate no cracks etc.. Was considering changing this for a t3 t4 mani but I'm not wanting to alter the  bulkhead and get side tracked 
I need to stick to the plan

My KO4 has got a relentless manifold on it and the engine went in ok so I am not sure if you would need to chop up the car  

youll need to pull the head off it and take a look at the insides mate………


might as well forge the internals while your there :halo:

golf_coupe said

youll need to pull the head off it and take a look at the insides mate………


might as well forge the internals while your there :halo:

Did the AGU not have forged internals from the factory???

Where did you get water in, down the inlet etc?

Cero said

Where did you get water in, down the inlet etc?

Yeah sure did..   turned it round on the stand so it emptied but not sure what to do now? Never wanted to strip it completely as its more time more money but its looking like it now  

golf_coupe said

youll need to pull the head off it and take a look at the insides mate………


might as well forge the internals while your there :halo:

Do u think? I was thinking off washing it out with petrol? Not sure on that thou? i was hoping not to strip it completely as these heads would cost a packet to rebuild…
Cheers for the help guys

like the look of it, love the roof, not sure on the front grille though or the fatter waist bands.

JonP said

like the look of it, love the roof, not sure on the front grille though or the fatter waist bands.

Cheers mate iv mentioned reasoning for the strips and the grill is temp till I get my red surrounds👍

skim read and looked at pics, sorry.
but ours will look very similar once done.

JonP said

skim read and looked at pics, sorry.
but ours will look very similar once done.

Cool I looked for pics of yours quickly but couldn't find them.. Do u have a link?

http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=your-mk1-golfs_2%2Fmk1-golf-gti-to-20v-1

I think if you got an airline in there it would blow any water out.

Cero said

I think if you got an airline in there it would blow any water out.

Cheers 

get pistons and rods and stop mucking about lol

golf_coupe said

get pistons and rods and stop mucking about lol

  I just want the engine in with small brakes haha

smudger1980 said

golf_coupe said

youll need to pull the head off it and take a look at the insides mate………


might as well forge the internals while your there :halo:

Did the AGU not have forged internals from the factory???

I used to know but I can't remember now.. I know the agu has the bigger head ports I think the bam and apy had forged parts and different compressions but I'm not sure now. Time for a refresh read up I think 👍

I  think the AGU has forged pistons than can take up to about 300bhp? Could be wrong though