78 2-Door Build Thread

[dubmc]

yeah i bought a mk3 pump...i just assumed it was going to be that because it was on the mk3 1.8 and they look so similar, but i think the previous owner put the mk1 pump on instead...yeah i think i will try and source an earlier pump (mk1/mk2)...hope these are easy to come by...would save me a lot of trouble.

[jayjay]

I know exactly where a new mk2 water pump is. I left one down at Camden GTI. prolly can use your original pulley.

Also, don't mk3s run serpentine belts and golf 1/2 run V belts?

[dubmc]

I know exactly where a new mk2 water pump is. I left one down at Camden GTI. prolly can use your original pulley.

Also, don't mk3s run serpentine belts and golf 1/2 run V belts?

thanks man, any chance i can get my hands on it before the weekend?

not sure to be honest, i have never dealt with water pumps before, sort of learning it all as i go...

[16v_kid]

Should replace the o-ring gasket while your at it.

[Golf Loon]

I know exactly where a new mk2 water pump is. I left one down at Camden GTI. prolly can use your original pulley.

Also, don't mk3s run serpentine belts and golf 1/2 run V belts?

Not on the waterpump. They are all v belts.
THe Mk3 ones have a different offsett and bolt spacing to the Mk1 ones.
There are untold pulleys available with different offsets.
If you measure up what you need, pulleywise, and give us specs, I`m happy to look for one for you.

[dubmc]

Should replace the o-ring gasket while your at it.

yeah i'm replacing most of the gaskets on the bottom end..pulleys...coolant flange etc

thanks matt, will get back to with some specs.

[dubmc]

problem solved...bought a complete new original mk1 water pump/housing & thermostat/seals

so now the motor has had a top end vrs kit and bottom end has all new gaskets/rings and complete new water pump...fingers crossed its all worth it later on when i don't have little issues popping up...

[dubmc]

got the engine basically ready to for next weekend...just have to finish up a few things...connect hoses etc and find a different pulley...other than that its all looking good for this weekend

[dubmc]

[Jace]

That looks bloody awesome dude!

[dubmc]

thanks man, really want to paint the sump but cant do it till its on the car, ****ting me just looking at the photo...!

[Jace]

Ah, no engine stand/crane? That sucks, i see what you mean now that you mention it!

[dubmc]

nah using jacks to drop/put motor in...backyard job lol

[dubmc]

[Water Boy]

Exciting stuff!