Lito's MK4 GTI

[Lito]

So as some of you may know the old girl has been of the road for a couple of weeks. Lost oil pressure cruising on the highway and spun a big end . Luckily the damage was minimal but still the engine had to come out and a rod and the crank needed replacement. Luckily Gavin came to the rescue with a spare crank and helped me put it back together. Engine has now got more arp goodies and a fresh oil pump. Big thanks to everyone who helped me out donating time and advice, without you guys I probably would've given up but she is back on the road now and ready to shred some tires pics of the carnage soon!

[Lito]

For sale

1.8t crank. Slightly used, would make great boat anchor



IE connecting rod, should buff out. Would be ideal wind chime ornament



All those shiny things used to be the bearing for cyl 1's connecting rod

[Njay]

Re: Lito's MK4 GTI

Looks nasty, what caused the loss of oil pressure? Suprised the crank got damaged aren't they forged

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[Lito]

Looks nasty, what caused the loss of oil pressure? Suprised the crank got damaged aren't they forged

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oil pump was seized and relief valve was very week. The crank itself is fine but the journel for the bearing is rooted. Could ground it down and run over sized bearings but had a spare so no need.

[Njay]

Re: Lito's MK4 GTI

oil pump was seized and relief valve was very week. The crank itself is fine but the journel for the bearing is rooted. Could ground it down and run over sized bearings but had a spare so no need.

Glad I changed my oil pump!

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[shinygti]

Lito's MK4 GTI

Nasty! Did you manage to get a final tune running before it happened?

[h100vw]

Nasty! Did you manage to get a final tune running before it happened?

He was just on his way up to get the logging done, so we could work on the tune. turned into a rescue mission. We'll give it a week or so for shaking down and then go again.

Gavin

[shinygti]

Lito's MK4 GTI

Dam shame it happened. Good luck and can't wait to see how it goes when setup properly

[Lito]

So found a dry stretch of tarmac tonight so filmed a 2nd gear pull, sorry for the crappy camera work.

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[Njay]

So found a dry stretch of tarmac tonight so filmed a 2nd gear pull, sorry for the crappy camera work.

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looks good man good to see your not breaking traction to easily....where did you get the twin pod holder from?

[Lito]

looks good man good to see your not breaking traction to easily....where did you get the twin pod holder from?

cheers, yeah it slips a little as boost comes on but then grips pretty well. Twin pod holder was from ECS.

[Lito]

So once again my car is treating me like a bitch. The coolant y-pipe that feeds the turbo and resovoir has conpletely disintegrated, spraying coolant all over my engine and forehead . Waiting for a tow truck now, fml.

Oh and the pipe was brand new, replaced when I spun the bearing

[h100vw]

Was it the rubber section off the back mate or are you sure the plastic bit blew? I am thinking a nice brass one would be much better.

Gavin

[Lito]

Was it the rubber section off the back mate or are you sure the plastic bit blew? I am thinking a nice brass one would be much better.

Gavin

[h100vw]

Fcuked then mate. Masters and Bunnings then! Or maybe Enzed will be able to fix something up?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brass-Y-Hose-Barb-Air-Water-Pipe-Fitting-Connector-Coupler-/390508358689

Wrong angles but should hold together much better. Just need the right diameters.