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New Members Say Hi! / Re: Hello World (tdi'd content here)
Last post by Zed. -

been busy today, had a few hours on the B3.....


all that work just to get the bulkhead soundproofing 8)


and the 1Z / 02a gearbox combo with the B3 (ctually oe fit B4tdi) intercooler & pipework - long innit!

not photographed are the other bits, b4tdi have the front mount crossmember with a'hydraulic' mount - an improvement over rubber especially with a heavy engine - this I'd fitted when converting the B3 from petrol to tdi.
also the hydro-clutch conversion and 9" servo, and the tdi loom etc.
another nicity is the hight-adjustable steering column, I'm looking into fitment in the Mk2 BUT the shroud will not match-up :-\


should have the pas rack and rear axle (disc) removed tomorow then raiding interior trim.

Rich.
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Mk2 Parts for Sale & Breaking / Re: Rear parcel shelf for mk2
Last post by Carl -
Thanks for the reply.

I’ll have to measure the speakers and let you know. From memory, there was a sub in the middle and two smaller ones either side. Possibly tweeters too, but I might be imagining those! When I take it apart to check sizes, I’ll know more.

I’ve tried to work out how to upload photos of it, but have yet to figure that part out…any pointers would be very much appreciated.

I’m not really looking for anything for it. It’d be nice to have it go to a good home and be used. I guess just paying for postage would be perfect. Or welcome to collect if easier.

Thanks again.
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Mk2 Parts for Sale & Breaking / Re: Rear parcel shelf for mk2
Last post by nadabsardar -
Bump for this, decent parcel shelves with the speaker pods still intact are getting hard to find these days. What size are the speakers in it, and are you looking for cash or a swap? Worth popping a pic up too, always helps shift stuff quicker on here.
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New Members Say Hi! / Re: Hello World (tdi'd content here)
Last post by Zed. -

the AAZ 1.9td engine just before (or during??) removal


the 1Z 1.9tdi electronically controlled engine going in (10 years and a month ago)


knitting the loom, from ce2 into ce1


and as it looked untill a month ago....


last month it failed to start, classic immobiliser problems that snowballed into having another engine loom knitted togther (ce2 tdi loom to ce1 fusebox) this was done in the works carpark! :(


earlier I mentioned cruise control, mecanical / cable speedometer supplying vss to the ecu controlled engine 8)
this was when first run, I'd bought a few mk1 Golf cc stalks from California so used one (also looked into mfa but never persued.....)


ebay UK supplied a late ce1 Golf cc stalk (remember the days when parts were availavle?) - this was 10 Years ago :'(


back to present day......


got bored with regular rear wheelbearing adjustments, time for 6N Polo rear discs / stubs and hubs


bits everywhere!


hub on stub on Golf 8)


BUT.......


theres a problem ???

the Golf rear disc caliper carrier uses a 25mm long bolt (M10x1.25mm pitch) to secure onto the stubaxle.
the Polo setup uses a 35mm long bolt  >:(
nobody seems to say this when talking about conversion.

anyway, done now  8)

so...


 I've decided that my '92 B3v was beyond repair due to advanced rot so started creating more bits in my stash.

luckily I have a 1989 B3v thats getting all the B3 love (admittedly slowly!) so most parts will stay :-)


Rich.
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New Members Say Hi! / Re: Hello World (tdi'd content here)
Last post by nadabsardar -
Welcome Rich, great intro post that! Proper rabbit hole of TDI swaps you've been down there, not many people can say they've converted a T4 and a B3 as well as the Golf. The AAZ to 1Z jump on the Mk2 makes sense for the cruise control alone, that's the one thing that always catches people out with the early digifant/mechanical PD... I mean TD setups.

37 years old and only just needed a full rear axle - that's held up better than most! Sills round the arches going at that age isn't surprising though, that's usually where they get you first.

Good luck with the PD swap, are you thinking ASZ/AJM or going down the ARL route? Look forward to seeing progress on here, welcome aboard.
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Mk2 Golf/Jetta Sales / Re: 1989 VW Golf Mk2 Syncro + 07K 2.5 Five Cylinder Haldex Conversion Project
Last post by nadabsardar -
Huge amount of work gone into sourcing all this, genuinely rare to see a parts list this complete for the 07K/Haldex swap. Real shame you're not getting to finish it yourself but totally understandable with a new baby on the way, that always has to come first.

Couple of questions if you don't mind - is the DutchBuild beam already fitted to the car or still a separate part waiting to go in? And has the 07K engine actually been test run/compression checked, or is it still an unknown from the donor Jetta? Would make a big difference to someone weighing up how much work is left vs just buying a finished car.

£10k for a genuine Syncro shell in that condition plus this parts list still seems fair when you add up what IE and Fabless stuff costs new, just want to get a clearer picture of how "kit of parts" vs "half built" this actually is before anyone drives out to view.
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General Chat / Re: AUTODOC experience
Last post by Russell WARD -
A discount is great, but I'd also check the delivery time. At Autodoc, it depends on the availability of the specific part, so it's best to check the delivery date before placing an order.