Mk1 16v Project

[static1800]

Think I need to do something like that, my project has been stagnant for quite some time

[Preen59]

I know money can be a pain in the arse when building cars, but I'm sure there are heaps of little things that can be done without burning a hole in your pocket.

That's very true. It's all the little things. Which is what i'm onto getting into now.

[Preen59]

Painted.

[Preen59]

Your pistons will be leaving the US any day . When you get a chance flag me down on MSN so we can arrange delivery straight to your door 8-)

Yes. Oh yes.

[Preen59]

I scraped all the tar sound deadening off the lower firewall/footwell today. FYI, best way is with a good scraper and a heat gun to soften the tar/glue.





Just when you think you're going to get away with finding no rust... You do the drivers side...





Not to worry. I'll get into that with a little scouring wheel on the die grinder (a real man's "dremel" ) and clean it all up, then hit it with some POR 15.

While we're on that subject, where's the cheapest place to get POR 15?

[Calais]

Nice work dude.

I think KBS Coatings has a product that is pretty close to identical to POR15, and a heap cheaper. (Doesn't claim to be scratch or crack proof though, only resistant)

Auto one should be able to hook you up.

http://www.kbs-coatings.com.au/KBS-4PAK-Convenience-Litre_p_16.html

One litre for $75 vs POR 15 which can run up to $130 a litre........

[Jarred]

nice work preeny, I'm glad you're finally getting stuck in!

So it'll be ready by nats??

[Preen59]

Nice work dude.

I think KBS Coatings has a product that is pretty close to identical to POR15, and a heap cheaper. (Doesn't claim to be scratch or crack proof though, only resistant)

Auto one should be able to hook you up.

http://www.kbs-coatings.com.au/KBS-4PAK-Convenience-Litre_p_16.html

One litre for $75 vs POR 15 which can run up to $130 a litre........

Cheaper you say? I'm all for it! haha. I got some other stuff from Auto1 last time which i'm not that happy with. Might go back and ask the guys about this KBS stuff. Cheers dude.

nice work preeny, I'm glad you're finally getting stuck in!

So it'll be ready by nats??

Jarred, mate, no.

[Preen59]

I hope your standing by your door Preeny cause those pistons should be otw now !

[Golf Loon]

Are you sorting out the booster? Good time to move it to the correct side of the car.

Thats not rust. Go to Engerland, thats a country that knows about rust.

Good to see some progress.

[Preen59]

Are you sorting out the booster? Good time to move it to the correct side of the car.

Thats not rust. Go to Engerland, thats a country that knows about rust.

Good to see some progress.

Now there's a good point. Got any info on doing that? Would make sense with a 16v and no inlet manifold in the way.


Haha I know i don't really have rust problems. It's a pretty rust free car which i'm happy about.

[Peter Jones]

Saves your dizzy from fouling the master cylinder too!

Pete

[Geoffrey Hale]

Good to see things are moving along again. .... Cheers ..... Geoff

[Golf Loon]

Now there's a good point. Got any info on doing that? Would make sense with a 16v and no inlet manifold in the way.

I did the same job on my rocco and we have done 2 other Mk1s since including pepperwhites Mk1 16v

Pics here

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=1293&page=5

I basically just used an 8" booster from a SEAT Ibiza, the 9 was too big!!
You need to cut a slot in the firewall for it to slide over, then I bolted the back of it to a SEAT pedalbox inside the car, thus keeping all the connectors working well and doing away with the linkage bar.

I just put a dent in the leg for clearance, but you could cut the unibody and weld a piece in if you were feeling flash.

Its a good idea for clearance reasons with a 16v or 20V but its even better for pedal feel and brake responce.

I have a Mk1 with brakes from this milennium

The steering column is a mix of Mk1 and Mk3 parts, mainly so I had more reach with the column, for my late model blinker stalks.

It was a bit nerve wracking cutting the hole in the rocco, but once that was done, I just had to make it work

[Preen59]

Seat you say? Would a Mk3 Golf pedal box be the same? They are at a glance (not that i have a very clear memory of what that looks like..). I only ask because, for me, they are much easier to come across.

Doesn't sound like an extremely hard job to do. I've got the tools, now all i need is the parts and some skill. Haha.

I'll investigate this further this weekend. Cheers for the info dude. Muchly appreciated.