'82 Golf GTi 16S (Oettinger)

Or if you were feeling really flush, you could go for one with an engine…..

http://cgi.ebay.fr/EXCEPTIONNEL-GOLF-16S-OETTINGER-82-25000-KM-PREP-ZENDER-16S-OETTINGER_W0QQitemZ110244323156QQihZ001QQcategoryZ9883QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Perhaps remove the Zender kit tho, really not sure bout that at all!!!

Quel erreur!

that has to be the all time ultimate Mk1 IMO!! 8)

The dash on the white one looks like something out of nightrider.  



Do you also get a white wrist watch to call up your car when your in trouble!

dubstar74 said

that has to be the all time ultimate Mk1 IMO!! 8)

Totally agree with you there :twisted:

Me too

Found some time to crack on with the 16S. As a reminder, I had fuel control pressure issues from the WUR, hot start problems and a misfire under load. Emptying the fuel filter and the WUR showed a sand/grit mixture in the fuel. My suspicion is the French fuel quality is not up to UK standards and fuel turnover at village pumps is not that high. Whilst the car had been stood for a long period a lot of this sand/grit sediment has dropped to the bottom of the tank around the pick up pipe area.

My solution was to drop the tank and have a look around. Axle was dropped, exhaust removed (I need to replace centre and rear sections anyway) and tank finally removed.



Tank was flushed and content checked. A lot more of the sand/grit was found in the tank. Luckily very little rust and my filler neck is mint.



Tank was then stripped of foam, exhaust shield, etc then degreased, wire brushed to remove any rust spots and previous underseal and jet washed inside and out to get rid of any dirt. It was then left in my airing cupboard for 2 months to dry! I could then hoover up any remaining dirt using a long flexible tube. Next step was to Metal Ready the tank which both etches the tank for paint and applies a zinc coating. Finally the tank was painted with two coats of POR15, IMO the best rust preventative coating around. This stuff does not come off (including your hands), is chip resistant and gives a great finish.

Tank (including exhaust shield) painted and foam replaced:





The tank filter and sender unit were replaced with VW items. Whilst I was at it I also painted the tank straps, rear spring top caps (rear shocks replaced with Boge Gas Turbos) and also the car under chassis. The car is already superb underneath and well undersealed. Only a tiny crack required a little welding while I had the axle off.

Underside zinc'd and POR15'd:











The fuel pump, check valve and accumulator were removed, cleaned and all lines blown through with compressed air. The accumulator-supply pig tail line was replaced with a new one from VW (last one available).

Tank, fuel pump, accumulator, rear struts, new rear brake flexis all replaced. Just got to get the axle back in and I will be rolling. Meanwhile my new injectors and inlet manifold gaskets have arrived from Oettinger. More to follow…

stunning,I know a campaign is highly desireable as is probably an original 76 GTi etc etc but the ultimate standard dealer spec mk1 golf has to be this

stunning



jammy git  8)

Tank, pump and accumulator back in





Struts assembled with new shocks



Rear axle about to go in

Looks like another top car coming, well done.

Looking good 8)

Are you planning on bringing it to a Berks meet any time soon?

Rich

Aren't we very jealous, nice motor. That inlet manifold is fab!!

Thats super cool - love it.  8)

Well no chance to get the injectors out with the inlet manifold on so off it came. Was a real pig, difficult access to bolts through the manifold and the bottom ones sit right against the casting. Ended up having to cut the head off one with the trusty Dremel.

Manifold off with face cleaned up



New O rings from Oettinger in place. Note the manifold is water cooled.



Also put on a new crankcase breather (as used on small block Golfs) with gasket blue



More pics to follow as car almost running now!

ooh you lucky lucky barsteward!! :wink:

New parts fitted:

New Champion G63 spark plugs. These are the OE plugs and are much smaller than 8V ones. Only ever fitted to the 16S and Ferrari F40. Plug gap is 0.5mm. Managed to source 3 sets at a decent price, as they need to be replaced every 15,000kms



They need to be fitted with an extremely thin wall plug socket, Oettinger can supply the special tool but a cheaper solution is Facom BJ16A2. I considered turning down a plug spanner but if it went wrong and cracked whilst undoing a plug it might get stuck in the head. Plus the Facom tool has a nice rubber insert so no worries with grappling down the deep recess.



New spark plug extenders from Bosch. The correct reference is 0356100030.



New inlet manifold O-rings (seen in previous pics) and gasket between manifold sections from Oettinger. New tank sender O-ring. New VW pump-accumulater pipe. Also fitted new VW accumulater-supply hose seen in previous pics.



New VW fuel pump, filter and Bosch injectors



I have also fitted a new exhaust.

Hope to get the new pump on this weekend after the old one blew, then get her running.

good work dubboy. can i send my car round for some maintance, and borrow the 16s  

Very interesting thread, of a great car!
It so much more than just a 16v head, oettinger must have invested some serious money when developing the 16s.

Hope to see this car in the flesh one day.

I'm really looking forward to seeing this in the flesh  8)

Rich

Got her running today, woohoo :dance:

Got a battery power issue though, I think down to the starter drawing a huge current so will swap over a spare.