It Begins: The S3 1.8T into my '85 Mk2 GTI

[MattyT]

HOORAY!!!!

Give the bay a good clean whilst its empty too, it'll look much nicer when all is done

[GOLFBALLS]

Yea totally.

Next weekend the list is:
-Disassemble and clean subframe/steering rack
-clean, repaint and add poly bushes to control arms
-attach new engine mounts
-clean engine bay and wheel arches
-lift rear end and drain/remove fuel tank
-remove remaining exhaust
-remove gear selector

I still need to source/buy:
-Ibiza Cupra clutch cable
-suitable speedo cable
-suitable throttle cable
-braided brake hoses
-front wheel bearings
etc...

[cartertronic]

Damn this is going to be so cool!

Inspiring stuff

[GOLFBALLS]

Damn this is going to be so cool!

Inspiring stuff

Yea cheers, i'm pretty big kevved!

I forgot about a Lambda sensor too

Simon, tell your brother to get off his arse and give me a call!!

Cheers,
Wade

[aussievwwdub]

i spied the new work getting underway yesterday Wade i am looking forward to watching the progress over the coming months,good on ya

[roccodingo]

New axle flanges have left Ohio Wade, should have them in a week.
Good to see Sundays effort finished with the lump on the floor

[GOLFBALLS]

New axle flanges have left Ohio Wade, should have them in a week.
Good to see Sundays effort finished with the lump on the floor

Sweet! But ya forgot to give me your bank details!

Yea it was a good result from an otherwise average day. Still messing about getting that frickin Cordoba lisensed At least it passed the pits yesterday.

I'm really gonna try and keep the good momentum going now. I can just feel Joe is hating having it taking up the space but he's trying to keep quiet!!! He'll have to learn to cope haha.

[evorobin]

Joe is hating having it taking up the space but he's trying to keep quiet.

I'm sure Joe is impressed with your hard work it's really great to see forum guys motivated by this project. I know when I did my 16v swap it wasn't mega but we welcomed the support!

[GOLFBALLS]

Well, after another effing hot prick of a day here in stupid Perth, i've managed to spend an entire afternoon doing pretty much nothing.

I got the old control arm bushes and subframe bushes out but those bloody poly bushes are plain arseholes to get in. They just kept popping sideways! AAAAHHHHHH!!!!

Very disappointing weekend really in terms of progress. Stifling heat, and stifling inexperience!

I'll post up some pics when I've had some progress and i'm in a better mood...

[GBJ-32R]

man i've re read this thread a few times and its great... dont let a few days of back luck get ur motivation down keep it up and it will get there.

good luck can't wait for more pics and news on the progress