11/78 mk1 gls

[Jace]

Radiator is mounted. I knew it wasn't going to be a straight fit, but it's different to the other top-fill ones i've seen with mounting tabs on the sides. Still, easy swap over.

As of tomorrow morning I'll have all the gaskets, nuts and silicone to make sure the exhaust won't be leaking for a long time.
I got the feeling what was left of the gaskets were the original ones, ie. the engine's probably never been touched at all.

[Jarred]

good to hear! glad you're finally getting more stuck in!

[Water Boy]

Good to hear...

[Jace]

I know, FINALLLLLLLLYYYYY...

[GoLfMan]

good man

[Jace]

VW told me these gaskets are no longer available, so instead of hunting around for an after-market option, i just made my own.

[Jarred]

you mean these $2 things??

GermanAutoParts.com

[Jace]

Nah, intake manifold. Those one's are a different shape and metal, the shredded one I scraped off the top of the intake when i pulled it off and cleaned it was all rubber.

Plus this only cost me 50¢

[Jarred]

intake manifold, oh oopsy. they're a one piece. and pretty sure gap has them, as well as probably most local suppliers.

anything up to mk 3 8V should all fit and work!

[Jace]

Oh well, this was cheap!

[Spyda]

good enough for an 8v man. You can still get them from GAP though.

[GRN_VAGN]

Cheap DIY FTW!!

[Jace]

good enough for an 8v man. You can still get them from GAP though.

Didn't see them on their site at all!

[GeorgeMK1]

Woooooohoooooo progress!!

ps. just curious, does your heater and wind blower thing ahaha work? If so, how good?

[Jace]

Works 100% perfectly! Hot hot heat and strong fan.