My mk3 ABF project!!

[peedman]

Minor update. Dash is completely out now boy that was annoying. Just need to get the exhaust unbolted boy its nice and tight and also i need to get the 12 point square drive tool for the driveshafts, anyone know where i can get it?

On another note i have some sick wheels coming in from WA, not gonna ruin it yet but should be here on mon/tues!!

[peedman]

Got my new wheels

16x7 and 16x8 with +35 and +38 offset


This is the 8"


Also ordered a stack of parts from germanautoparts inc. clutch kit that should be coming in 6 to 10 days they said. Other than that progress has halted but once those parts are in my hand i will do more on my car!!

[The_Hawk]

They are some nice wheels you have there. Very nice. If you don't mind me asking, what did they set you back? (and where from)

As for German Auto Parts Very good people to deal with. Will be ordering some more stuff from them.

[peedman]

Got them from another forum for the bargain price of $400 + $100 shipping. Correct stud pattern too all i need is to get a hubcentric ring made up. And yeah gap is great, the email i got was quick and friendly too

[Jarred]

haha lol, they are "rays" wheels bahaha, THey should look sweet with a bit of elbow grease on those lips

[peedman]

The lips are a little dirty but plenty shiny atm . I will give them a good polish tho when i can, ive got 3 sets of wheels now at my house lets try for some more!!!

[rayray086]

More wheels for more whores! Can't wait to see them rolling.

[Lorenz]

Ah nice one mate! Love the old school volks, I was looking at a set just the same but only in 15x7s. They are going to look bloody awsome

[Golf Loon]

Project update with pis is needed. Show us the dash out goodness

[peedman]

Ok some pics as requested. Some goodies came in the mail today and ill be picking up another huge goodie tomorrow



Dash out:


Motor at this stage:


Ive resorted to taking off the intake to get off the exhaust manifold, long way but meh at least the bolts are coming off! And there shall be weekly updates from now on!

[Jarred]

yay for updates. this'll be sick ones it's done

ABF's sound so good when thrashed

[Bora Sport]

'Ive resorted to taking off the intake to get off the exhaust manifold, long way but meh at least the bolts are coming off! And there shall be weekly updates from now on!'

Why not just disconnect the 3 bolts at the front of the Cat. When I took the head off I did this and lifted the head complete with manifolds straight off.

[peedman]

Ive taken the most inferior one, one i have loosened but ive rounded the 12mm nut and the top one i cant for the life of me get any leverage to get off. Ill still persist with this method tho coz i still reckon its easier than manifold removing but at first i wasnt getting anywhere with these three bolts so i tried sumthing else as loon suggested lol.

[DubSteve]

Bumping this for UPDATES, You better have some updates, deliver this thread

[peedman]

Yeh slow going i must admit, one more stinking bolt to get rid off then the motor will come out. Should be out by this week and then onto cleaning my abf and also my bay