Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!

[higher1]

a quick build up of the car to check panel gaps etc alls good im very pleased with the car so far

[Magoo]

Coming along nicely

[higher1]

so there were a few places on the car needing attention these were done and the car was sprayed in high build this was done just before christmas 2012!

so today i painted the whole car in high build primer im soooooo happy with it all it really is a turning point and i now know it will be ready for painting in january

just a few spots need very fine attention

[higher1]

Next up was the engine and gearbox it was running a really low ratio box so i sourced another box so i can hopefully get some more power down so i found a gearbox with the code i wanted ENJ this has a higher ratio than the current gearbox and will allow a better cruising speed

gave it a quick clean

[higher1]

so ive removed the gearbox and checked the clutch it has hardly any wear but does have a little bit of movement in the centre drive so il replace it






carrying on with the colour coded parts theme the paint on the oil filter housing is looking shabby to so ive removed it ready to treat and paint

[higher1]

re-sealed the joins on the inside of the bonnet instead of the horrible factory stuff that was all un even

[higher1]

update paint stripped the oil filter housing so it can be painted



then etch it



then sprayed it and covered it with a satin laquer



picked up the new gearbox from the shot blasters



and etch primed it



gearbox sprayed




new starter motor stripped ready to repaint



alternator stripped to repaint



painted



and the starter painted

[higher1]

new larger rear lips arrived



and fitted

[higher1]

new alternator pulley



chrome starter motor bolts

[higher1]

the best part though its gone to the bodyshop for paint

a few photos of it leaving work and of course it was pouring with rain so i covered it up