My long term project, 1.8T 6N2

[Jmac]

Ok ill make a start here. It starts with a story which is a bit unfortunate. I checked a 6N2 Polo 14 16V with a misfire. Carried out numerous engine tests, compression which showed down on 3 and 4, lowest on 4. Carried out a cylinder leak test and verified pressure leak in 4. Just to cover all bases my favorite - smoke test. It came out like a Genie in 3 from 4. So cracked head or head gasket or both. Potential can of worms if we go down the head repair, not sure what the bottom end will be like. Ok sourced another AHW engine from a good source and had it delivered. Turns out the one delivered is from a Manual set up and this one is Auto. This wasnt relayed but engine was already extracted for transplant. Result is the crankshaft snout is different with ID smaller on the Manual so Houston we have a problem. Ok after a bit of checking i can do a BBY upgrade, just have to swap over the injection system, EGR, Ignition and coolant flanges. So not a transplant anymore but a conversion. BBY engines a lot dearer so Customer asked if i would be interested in the vehicle. So in the past i pondered doing a conversion with no timeframe. Here it is. Im gonna make this a 1.8T. I already have the 1.8T with lots of turbo, exhaust , clutch and other goodies already. Lots more to source but as i say its long term but look forward to sharing it.

Cheers
Jmac

[Jarred]

will be good to see! should be a fun little toy!

[Jmac]

Cheers mate, im looking forward to making this something. Shame it happened the way it did but look forward to making something that could have landed on the tip be something we can talk about. Just love the shape and always have, ill also keep the twin dash binnacle, i liked that, they only made this for 2 years and not many get modded over here, plenty back in Blighty but funny thing is i had emigrated before they were produced so never got to see that usual culprits do it large over there!!
Ill post pics as it all takes place, starting soon as i already have the engine out of this
Cheers
Jmac

[Bora Sport]

Cool. I agree. I think the shape is nice, particularly in yellow. Look forward to this one.

[VWindahouse]

Nice one Jimmy! But you know what they say

[Smead]

I'll be following this thread with great Intrest !

[jets]

Just love the shape and always have, ill also keep the twin dash binnacle, i liked that, Jmac

I likewise love the styling, better IMO than the later ones except perhaps the current one.
I will also follow this thread with interest.

[GoLfMan]

nice! Make sure you put plenty of photos up Jimmy!

[Umai Naa!!]

*Subscribes*

Also a fan of the 6N2's shape.

[jasn78]

Subscribed Jimmy and if you want a free set of hands let me know

[Jmac]

Ok folks here is a couple of pics to get started, i already have the 16v 1.4 mill extracted.




Looking forward to having fun with this one. Oh and you 9n3 guys, check out my bonnet strut ftw. hehe.
Jmac

[VWindahouse]

Bloody hell, she's in good nick mate. Good to see the open heart is under way. P.S. shove your bonnet strut

[Jmac]

I must admit i like Adonventers idea of working the motor before installing, thats the way to do it, engine i have is one i know the history on and know it was hurtling at full noise on a race track before the vehicle it was in decided to crash tackle a barrier, low k engine so figure if it will perform like my A3 does at the moment on stage one ill be more than happy till that wears off haha, yep i know it will.
Cheers
Jmac

[Jmac]

Update 1 - My long term 1.8T 6N2

Yeah going to keep this like i diary i think, now im going to start with making up a needs and got list. Some stuff will be scarce and will be locating them from the UK, looking forward to raking for bits and bobs along the way.
Ill try and update with pics of each stage so not to confuse because when this thing is in itll be tight and lots of effort will be hidden.
Ive seen a fair bit of rough notching of chassis legs to accomodate the 5 gear casing on the cable shift trans. Ive spoke to a gun fabricator and he is keen to come and notch my chassis leg and splice in a stiffner into the arch that gets created for this and this thing will look like its mean to be that way. However that avenue is still being explored as it would be great not to touch the leg at all. First thing is to concentrate on getting it all mounted. I know its a long term project but i can feel the itch to get it under way.lol.

Needs - this list will be huge -
1- 9N3 alloy mount - part number -06a199207G
2- 9N3 mount - part number - 6Q0199167DG
3 - Cable shift Transmission - 02A, 02J or 02R at this stage.
4- Shallow engine sump - Calling Preeny
5- Driveshafts shortened - Contact made for top job
6- If notching chassis - Wizard plasma cutting artist extraordinair.
7- Bigger brakes
8- Front mount intercooler
9 - 16 inch wheels
10 - VR6 fuel pump - ECS Tuning
11- Time!!!
above list will be huge, this is only a start for giggles
Got -
1- The Car!!!
2- AGU 1.8T mill
3- Stage 1 clutch kit
4- ECU, but no Golf loom as yet, however i do have a Passat 1.8T APU loom, im sure i can fettle that
5- Turbo k03
6-Manual pedal box from a 6n2
7- Gearstick remote and cables - 1 from a 6n2 and one from an A3 1.8T
Thatll do for starters
Cheers
Jmac

[h100vw]

Yeah going to keep this like i diary i think, now im going to start with making up a needs and got list. Some stuff will be scarce and will be locating them from the UK, looking forward to raking for bits and bobs along the way.
Ill try and update with pics of each stage so not to confuse because when this thing is in itll be tight and lots of effort will be hidden.
Ive seen a fair bit of rough notching of chassis legs to accomodate the 5 gear casing on the cable shift trans. Ive spoke to a gun fabricator and he is keen to come and notch my chassis leg and splice in a stiffner into the arch that gets created for this and this thing will look like its mean to be that way. However that avenue is still being explored as it would be great not to touch the leg at all. First thing is to concentrate on getting it all mounted. I know its a long term project but i can feel the itch to get it under way.lol.

Needs - this list will be huge -
1- 9N3 alloy mount - part number -06a199207G
2- 9N3 mount - part number - 6Q0199167DG
3 - Cable shift Transmission - 02A, 02J or 02R at this stage.
4- Shallow engine sump - Calling Preeny
5- Driveshafts shortened - Contact made for top job
6- If notching chassis - Wizard plasma cutting artist extraordinair.
7- Bigger brakes
8- Front mount intercooler
9 - 16 inch wheels
10 - VR6 fuel pump - ECS Tuning
11- Time!!!
above list will be huge, this is only a start for giggles
Got -
1- The Car!!!
2- AGU 1.8T mill
3- Stage 1 clutch kit
4- ECU, but no Golf loom as yet, however i do have a Passat 1.8T APU loom, im sure i can fettle that
5- Turbo k03
6-Manual pedal box from a 6n2
7- Gearstick remote and cables - 1 from a 6n2 and one from an A3 1.8T
Thatll do for starters
Cheers
Jmac

Got A3 loom here somewhere Jimmy. It's yours if you want it.

Gavin