The four branch in the car had very little space at the back of the engine (I had to move the engine forward to get it off the head). It also seemed to develop a lot of heat, even melting the gearshift connections, but then the previous ;ady owner only drove it around town so this may have been a heat factor. Anyway, I like originality, and I'm selling it to someone that wants the power and noise!.
I think I've secured a factory manifold now, and am hoping that will be the best starter for ten. So I need a twin tube to mount to that, do I not?
What manifold have you got? If you've got something like a four branch and don't want to loose the power gains, you can adapt the exit of the four branch to suit the new exhaust.
Most manifold de-coupliers are standard parts., so you can buy the accompanying part and get it welded to the correct size pipe for your exhaust.
Thanks Monkey. So maybe i tell them the manifold i have and they provide me with the rest if the system? E
Can any one help me remember what covers this small gap at the back by the passenger side of the diff output shaft? None of my bits in boxes and buckets seem to look like they fit. Gulp... https://photos.app.goo.gl/Zg3Gws8mDTL5p2LQ9
And during another part of the rebuild Ive also got to find out where these go, as they are unlabelled - anyone offer a clue please?! https://photos.app.goo.gl/kqVPLLBnUWB9EARu9
All in all,a good day, though. Have a great weekend.
Ive had a look and they do a comfort 2.25 inch system, which looks like it will suit my needs to look pretty much original. Am I right in thinking I just need to source a OEM manifold to fit it? Thanks in advance.
I've been playing with mk2s for over 20 years now and they are easily the best designed and manufactured systems you can fit.
They do a comfort system, which is notably quieter than the standard range. I have both and compared them at the track, (using their test equipment) finding the comfort system to be just over 12db quieter than their normal one.
If you find them on Facebook, there are videos people have posted up to give you ideas.
Im getting to the point of needing to think about exhausts. Its got a Milltek big bore stainless noisy manifold and exhaust, and I'd frankly rather have the quieter original. I guess I have to buy a new manifold. Are quiet systems around or do I need to have one made?
I'm having problems finding the right replacement crank end bolt. Thats another thread!
Wow. Found the right crank end bolt on a Dutch site in the end. I dont speak Dutch so asked a Dutch cousin living in Germany to buy it. He ordered it and sent it to me. Woohoo! Roll on the weekend. Hope ive got the proper timing chain too.
I have two other crank bolts (one 12 point and one a bit longer) for a good home of you contact me! see photo
Thanks. I like the bottletops, and have five (plus 4 centres), but its hard to get decent 14 inch tyres. Gone are the days of 14 inch P60's! Ive got a couple of sets of alternative BBS wheels as options, but I'm thinking 15 inch RAs with Continental or Michelin tyres at the moment as the 'sweet spot' to look a little better, stay period, and to get power down with decent grip and feel.
Had a day to do some more Golf today, weather, permissions, etc. all in place. Wohoo!!.
Drove down to the workshop to put the cylinder head on and get the cams and timing sorted, but you can only achieve so much when the timing chain turns out to be the wrong one! Got the head on and did some frittering about with sensors and swapping in stainless bolts and nuts etc., where I can, then came home and ordered a new timing chain. Hopefully finish off the cam end and assemble the clutch end next time.
Hi All, My 30 year old oil cooler scrubs up well, but the rubber seal on the top looks a bit hardened with age. Fair enough. Can I get another seal? I cant see one for sale. Will a seal prised out of a new oil filter do the job? Thanks in advance. https://photos.app.goo.gl/RBnrVqa4a18xqspB7 #
Cant get back into my old restoration thread (which was in the new members section). Maybe its been too long.
Had a day to do some more Golf today, weather, permissions, etc. all in place. Wohoo!!.
Drove down to the workshop to put the cylinder head on and get the cams and timing sorted, but you can only achieve so much when the timing chain turns out to be the wrong one! Got the head on and did some frittering about with sensors and swapping in stainless bolts and nuts etc., where I can, then came home and ordered a new timing chain. Hopefully finish off the cam end and assemble the clutch end next time.
Got some duplicate original sub frames and wishbones, etc.. Want to use them if they are okay rather than risk cheap subs. Should I borrow some kit sand blast myself or send away for cash, do you reckon? How hard is it?
Found some lovely genuiine roof bars still in the box on eBay too, just like when I used to take the windsurfer down to the beach. Had to buy 'em,.... Thinking ahead maybe....
Got the new con rods and Pistons in and torqued up today, and put a few bits on the front of the engine. Bottom end before Oil pump. https://photos.app.goo.gl/UCMu19FtJg8uJWEe7 Lovely new pistons https://photos.app.goo.gl/X3275zFkk6oCFY3x7. Took me a while to master the wind-up Snap-On spring compressor, then easy peasy. Sump on - Oh, yes, bolts are all stainless. The wife insisted - at least I think that's what she said... https://photos.app.goo.gl/JqnnexmTKx3KAhbx5 I don't know why I painted the breather red - just got in the queue when I was painting other stuff! https://photos.app.goo.gl/13yuS2j16wLN4oAt8 I'm having problems finding the right replacement crank end bolt. Thats another thread! Head next....
