Mellow Yellow 3.2ltr 24v Conversion

Today got the box degreased, then brass wire wheel on the drill, alloy wheel cleaner to remove the final oxide and panel wipe.

Gave it 2 coats of acid etch primer

You're a brave man, diving that deeply into a gear box. Nice work.

looks like it's all coming along nicely.

Have you got a link to the alternator and pulley you used by any chance?

Ian

Gearbox looks great just in the primer  

What final colour you going for?

Matt

borednow said

You're a brave man, diving that deeply into a gear box. Nice work.

looks like it's all coming along nicely.

Have you got a link to the alternator and pulley you used by any chance?

Ian

Hi Ian,

The alternator is a big gamble. I've spoken to rubjonny about it and we recon that a signal can be taken for the revs with another toy i have to convert from 4pot to 6 pot cycle.

The pulley goes with the earlier 24v bracket that the alternator sits in. Again this was a hunch as I've seen other 24v mk1 owners use this rather than the later bracket which puts the alternator lower down the engine which i believe can cause issues with the front panel.

I'm planning to trial fit this Friday and will let you know how i get on. If the engine fits i will give you the numbers as don't want to lead you down the wrong path. Unfortunately I'm making it up as i go along ha ha. Looks alright though


 

pazwaa said

Gearbox looks great just in the primer  

What final colour you going for?

Matt

Cheers Matt, nothing original I'm afraid. Boring high temperature aluminium colour.

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Got some top coat on, vht aluminium paint. Had a bit of a problem where the base it was on was pretty much the same colour

First coat on but will put another on for good measures

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Got some top coat on, vht aluminium paint. Had a bit of a problem where the base it was on was pretty much the same colour

First coat on but will put another on for good measures

Got a spare 5th gear case I'm going to spray black as per the original box

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Finished off the timing chain today and got the valve cover on. I've been waiting for a single stretch bolt from VW which really needed replacing.

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Flywheel, clutch and gear box on

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The last few nights i have been prepping the block for paint. Still have some work to do but it's not too bad.

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Need to finish the gearbox and output flanges then start mounting everything back on again

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That'll look nice all painted up.

I like the finish on the cover  

Hairyarse said

That'll look nice all painted up.

I like the finish on the cover  

Cheers Andy it's wrinkle black with silver vein. It's a shame most of it will be covered.

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Got the car ready for the big sand down tomorrow. Started on one arch today and no surprises

Not quite there so much sanding!

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The wire knotted wheel on my angle grinder decided to make friends :O, glad i wasn't wearing shorts!

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Well no one commented on my last post, maybe the hairy leg put people off lol

Any ways got some paint on the old block today. I put some POR15 metal ready on to etch the surface then brushed on high temperature enamel.

Ouch, that looked painful!!

I bet you're glad when all the sanding and grinding is done!!

Hairyarse said

Ouch, that looked painful!!

I bet you're glad when all the sanding and grinding is done!!

Stung a bit, no pain no gain  

I did one side holding on for dear life and then did the other and got complacent

She's getting there now. hoping to get some paint on in the next week