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Just another r32 conversion.....

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Hi all,

Thought i'd start a project thread for my winter r32 build. Car is an 83' Gti tin top in mars red. I bought it as an unfinished, non-running project around 3 years ago, i put all the glass back in to keep it weather tight, washed it then parked it up and haven't really done a lot to it since, until now.

I've always loved the sound of the r32 v6 engine but not a massive fan of the mk4 so when one came up locally that was mechanically sound but with tatty bodywork for a fairly cheap price, i basically bit his arm off as i knew i wanted to carry out an engine transplant to my mk1. I stripped the mk4 down, sold everything i didn't need & nearly broke even, result!

Anyway here are some pictures to start off, i'll keep this updated as the build progresses over the coming months.

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The donor mk4 before the strip down began.

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Old engine and box out and sold on to live another day in someone else's mk1.
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 Then started removing everything else that was left behind, might be in the way or distastefuly added over the years. Including but not limited to crappy wiring repairs, single wiper conversion that leaks rain onto fuse box, badly replaced brake lines and soon to be gone 90's looking mirrors. 
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 Only found a little crusty bit on the scuttle so far but I've got some work to do on the scuttle anyway when I put it back to twin wiper set up. 

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 Heater matrix has been leaking too by the looks of it 
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We should definitely have a "Red R32s" meet up when you're done :)

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squirrelofdoom said

We should definitely have a "Red R32s" meet up when you're done :)

Keen! Hope you don't mind a long wait though.  :thumbs:

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I like the mirrors  :P

She looks like a good solid example. Nice work so far.

 :thumbs:

Ian

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borednow said

I like the mirrors  :P

She looks like a good solid example. Nice work so far.

 :thumbs:

Ian

They'll be available very shortly if interested? I can't wait to remove them. O_o

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Super_ted said

squirrelofdoom said

We should definitely have a "Red R32s" meet up when you're done :)

Keen! Hope you don't mind a long wait though.  :thumbs:

Sure you'll be done soon haha. Where you based? I'd be happy to lend a hand

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squirrelofdoom said

Super_ted said

squirrelofdoom said

We should definitely have a "Red R32s" meet up when you're done :)

Keen! Hope you don't mind a long wait though.  :thumbs:

Sure you'll be done soon haha. Where you based? I'd be happy to lend a hand



 
Very  kind offer mate, will bear it in mind when I'm stuck. I'm based in Oxford. 


Cracked on with stripping the parts I don't need from the engine last night. 

Removed the gearbox which is now sold and on route to Germany somewhere.
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Then removed air con pump and steering pump. 

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Looks to have had a new alternator recently so that's a bonus. 

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Rear strip down, clutch and flywheel removed

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Super_ted said

Rear strip down, clutch and flywheel removed

Looking good :)

Like wise if you need any advice give me a shout, but saying that you will probably be further along by the time I get started again  :lol:

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Rich. said

Super_ted said

Rear strip down, clutch and flywheel removed

Looking good :)

Like wise if you need any advice give me a shout, but saying that you will probably be further along by the time I get started again  :lol:



 Thanks. Yours was one of the threads I've been following.    

Managed a couple more hours on it this morning. Got it on the ramp and finally managed to get the driveshaft nuts off!

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Stripped the underside of exhaust system, gear shifter and linkages and knackered fuel pump and lines.

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Then tried out my nice new spot weld drill bit and removed various brackets and clips that will no longer be needed.
I then ran out of time. Battery tray is next.

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Quick work so far 👍if you want a hand with wiring it and ecu give me a shout or any other info for that matter, I do engine conversions for a living and don't mind helping others.

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More bracket removal work
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15 months! Where does the time go??

So with the current lockdown situation I thought I should probably try and do something with this so stay tuned for some updates!

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Did You ever sell the mirrors??  I am interested

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Super_ted said

15 months! Where does the time go??

So with the current lockdown situation I thought I should probably try and do something with this so stay tuned for some updates!


Get some photos up! ;)
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