The story of Greg(Grzesiek) the mk1

[powerd_by_polska]

The gearbox in that car is definitely worth fixing. It's an ACD 020 box which is a close ratio five-speed from a Mk2 GTI. Quite a desirable gearbox, and worth holding on to.

It had new carrier bearings put into it by Craft Differentials in Granville a few months ago. After I got the box back it didn't seem to be engaging properly. Are you experiencing the same clunking into gear when taking off after letting the clutch almost all the way out? This was one of the main things Andrew's dad was going to sort out.

I suspect that Craft didn't put it back together properly. The job was somewhat rushed because I needed it back before I went overseas. I have a feeling it's related to the preload on the hubs, but I can't be sure. It needs attention from someone who understands those gearboxes. Matt at Camden is worth a go.

Hopefully that helps.

I remember reading about that but thought that it wouldn't be that bad and yeah I haven't been driving it much since I have no license till November but "a friend" took it around the block and yeah it doesn't seem to engage properly and when it does it just jumps in like you said, along with the reverse gear hard to select and then even harder to keep in gear as it just pops out like pop corn also noticed it doesn't roll when the clutch is in ??? not sure exactly as I haven't been able to test it out properly but would love to get this box going nice and smooth just thinking of advice on what I should do, engine wise will probably just give it a good service since it runs well might get a tune after I replace some gaskets.

[HuH]

The 1.9 8V that's in there is a good motor. Just look after it and you'll be fine.

I didn't drive the car very much at all so I don't know much about the 'box issue. What I did find was that all I had to do to get it working well was: clutch in and select first when rolling to a stop, then put it in neutral and let the clutch out. When I needed to take off I'd clutch in, select first and it would take off perfectly normal. Can't actually remember using reverse or fifth so I don't know about them.

[powerd_by_polska]

Ok so I emailed camden gti but they haven't got back to me so I'm not too sure on what I should do with this gearbox issue since im guessing it will cause issues when getting it registered again. Another question I have is what sort of paperwork I need before I go to get a blue slip to note the new engine number, Do I need to have some sort of receipts or something of the engine the car was in before or does it not matter? is it just a write in the new number sort of thing. Also I was just wondering what sort of things mechanics will look for when registering so that I know what I should prioritise first, I know that brakes horn wipers tyre tread depth are some of the things they look for but I've only ever had one car which is fairly new and me and my dad usually just do the servicing like brake pads tyres oil and filter and what not. So basically what sort of things should be done on such an old car to make sure its roadworthy?

Also got Smoked indicators anyone want to help me out with getting bumpers??

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any help is great help Thanks

[Water Boy]

Just give CamdenGTI a call and speak to Matt. Better than emailing him.

[powerd_by_polska]

Just give CamdenGTI a call and speak to Matt. Better than emailing him.

Thanks will probably call up tomorrow

[powerd_by_polska]

So its been a while since Ive updated but progress has been made
nothing major just minor adjustments here and there.
around November bought these

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but unfortunatly they did not clear the front caliper so I sold them.
since then ive been doing little things here and there adding bits and changing bits
like the grill

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The bumpers

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deleted rear wiper

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New window winders because the original ones knob fell off,

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One of my greatest mod's so far would have to be these adjustable shift linkages, not only do they allow me to shift through all 5 gears smoothly they also shorten the throw from front to back and the weighted link makes it feel a lot more solid, it did take a while to adjust properly but once done shifting is soo much easier.

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since the upgrade I've been driving around a fair bit trying on some wheels and searching for parts and trying to figure out what else needs fixing

First on my agenda was fixing the oil leak from the rocker cover gasket and getting new cv boots. so a quick trip to camden gti to see matt turned into a pleasant tour of his amazing facility and fixed me up with a new seal and new cv boots. He also said that my motor is from an Audi and my gearbox is from a mk2 gti which helps to know since I didn't know anything about it to begin with. This also lead to matt recomending a 2e carby for the motor I have and after lots of searching and looking around I cannot seem to find much information or any for sale so if anyone knows of where i could get one would be heaps of help

Should I or shouldnt I?

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heres a quick photoshoped version

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also tried on these

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but im not too sure if they would look any good still abit undecided ?

Also added an led third stop light makes it alot sleeker and helps me see out the back window abit better. I was considering running without one at all but thought id'e try this out first. after all it was only 2 bux off ebay

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Just for fun heres some shots of little greg next to some better looking cars
mint bug

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friend driving his friends e36

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911turbo at the servo

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I have coilovers on the way and should be installing them sooooooonnnn then once they're on My search for wheels will intensify and hopefully by the end of the month ill have them done.

will update once they are done

[blinkx]

Looks soo good mate

glad to see this thing being put right

I think the 4 spoke rims in the latest photo look soo good would totally go with them

[powerd_by_polska]

Looks soo good mate

glad to see this thing being put right

I think the 4 spoke rims in the latest photo look soo good would totally go with them

thanks man i might go with them if i get convinced after all they are dirt cheap at $440 a set new and at 7kg no tyres ide say they wouldnt hurt too much, im a real sucker for bbs rs tho just dont have the money for a legit set might go down the replica path

[powerd_by_polska]

So As promised coilovers came and went on


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Here's how it sat after adjusting the coilovers before they went in

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Not the lowest they could be but extremely low
after abit of adjusting I lifted the rear 20 mm and the front 10
this is how it sat next to a better looking well known long lost brother

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With that done I was on the hunt for wheels Not being able to make up my mind I opted for the easiest option and got a set of BBS reps in a staggered set.I wish I could have gotten a set of real BBS but unfortunately being a uni student limits my ability to make money so simply put cant afford real ones.

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Specs: 15x7 +20 front 15x8 +15 rear Khumo Ku31 195/50/15

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I got them from Russ at OzJDMwheels he was great help and got them in for me heaps quick as i was trying to get greg ready for the mega meet at eastern creek last friday luckily tho it was postponed and i was able to adjust the hieght to stop the new wheels from scrubbing I got the set of Khumo Ku31's from Taleb tyres in arncliffe $320 a set in my books is really cheap.

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Had to lift the rear another 15 mm to get it to stop scrubbing but ide say it sits quite nice now still need to change the gold fake bolts for some nice chrome spikes but cant seem to find any anywhere so might just get regular chrome ones.
If anyone knows of where i can get some would be great.

I also go around to changing the cracked cv boots and im not going to lie it was a mission and a half getting it done. just getting the Driveshaft out was a pain in the ass because I didnt have a star hex bolt thing to get them off. Luckily my father came home and taught me the way of the hammer and regular hex key to get them out.

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[powerd_by_polska]

Just wondering how much work would be needed to swap in one of these
16v Abf
and what sort of parts and things would I need to do so And does anyone know if it would really make much difference?

If not what would be the best type of Conversion to do in a Mk1 Being young and all I'm really keen on getting something boosted but I'm not too sure if its feasible to do so and I'm looking at doing everything at the lowest cost possible