Mk1 16v Project

[Preen59]

Then on to fitting the timing belt, etc..




Next up, fit the rocker cover and ignition leads..



Now, what to do with those pesky leads.. I know.. It's bracket time!




Cam card..



Light coat of primer in the 'bay..



Now, time to put the engine in the car (with the gear box!)

[Preen59]

Here's a few shots from underneath..







INA Alternator kit clearance..




Now just some shots of the bay..






Here's an issue to resolve.. Maybe a 90 degree dizzy cap?




To say I'm happy would be an understatement.. I'm ****ing stoked!!

[Volksee77]

awesome stuff chris, this looks super smooth and like it came from the factory in there mate, well done indeed, what kind of overlap did you set on the cams if any may i ask? That TDC crank indicator is awesome, don't suppose you want to make another lol. Have you thought of going coil packs and ignitors for your spark run by a crank trigger wheel so you can remove the dizzy? (thats what i'm doing) or even rig up a trigger off the dizzy drive (not hard) then you can junk the dizzy and get that space back. The INA kit looks super smooth and made for your car, you did a great job slimming it down hey. On another note i see you have Ashley headers (correct me if i'm wrong), how does the clearance look for the steering boot on the RHD cars?

Keep it up mate, at this rate you'll be getting noise in weeks the hardest part now must be paint hey?

[Jarred]

good work Pman. top stuff. Looking pretty good in the bay there.

I'v seen some people just run two ports off the MC into some T pieces behind/under the booster., that could be one solution. Or just test Tim out and see how good he is at making brake lines!

Are you going to leave the Gbox in that finish? I can't help but think that some wheel silver might look better? :/

[mikinoz]

Funny this came up, I am looking to get one of the side entry caps. There is a few on the eBay at the moment.

Citroen BX C15 LNA Visa Peugeot 104 205 Distributor Cap (eBay item 130469567219 end time 27-Feb-11 08:00:22 AEDST) : Vehicle Parts Accessories

The Bosch part is 1235 522 332 and this is a replacement.

Let me know if you want and I'll order 2.

I found a post on Vortex where alexg was asking the part number too from 2006!

[Preen59]

awesome stuff chris, this looks super smooth and like it came from the factory in there mate, well done indeed, what kind of overlap did you set on the cams if any may i ask? That TDC crank indicator is awesome, don't suppose you want to make another lol. Have you thought of going coil packs and ignitors for your spark run by a crank trigger wheel so you can remove the dizzy? (thats what i'm doing) or even rig up a trigger off the dizzy drive (not hard) then you can junk the dizzy and get that space back. The INA kit looks super smooth and made for your car, you did a great job slimming it down hey. On another note i see you have Ashley headers (correct me if i'm wrong), how does the clearance look for the steering boot on the RHD cars?

Keep it up mate, at this rate you'll be getting noise in weeks the hardest part now must be paint hey?

Cheers, Luke! I'm pretty happy with it.

The INA alternator kit would have to be right up there with my favorite bits of kit for this engine.. It has taken all the BS out of something I thought was going to be a PITA..

I'd rather not go to crank trigger or anything like that at this stage.. I want to keep things simple.. Seems like the 90 degree cap will be the go. My old man suggested it and so did Timmy B..

Yes they are Ashley headers. Not sure about clearance yet.. I haven't bolted them up. I'll let you know when I do, though.

EDIT: I forgot to add about cam timing.. I've set it to 0 as far as overall timing and the overlap is at 0 as far as the standard 0-0 positioning. So it's 100% straight off the cam card.

good work Pman. top stuff. Looking pretty good in the bay there.

I'v seen some people just run two ports off the MC into some T pieces behind/under the booster., that could be one solution. Or just test Tim out and see how good he is at making brake lines!

Are you going to leave the Gbox in that finish? I can't help but think that some wheel silver might look better? :/

Thanks, man.

We'll work something out for the brake lines..

The gearbox will be satin black when i'm finished.. But I have to split it yet and fit the diff bolts etc. I won't paint it 'till i'm ready to put it back in..

Funny this came up, I am looking to get one of the side entry caps. There is a few on the eBay at the moment.

Citroen BX C15 LNA Visa Peugeot 104 205 Distributor Cap (eBay item 130469567219 end time 27-Feb-11 08:00:22 AEDST) : Vehicle Parts Accessories

The Bosch part is 1235 522 332 and this is a replacement.

Let me know if you want and I'll order 2.

I found a post on Vortex where alexg was asking the part number too from 2006!

Edit: Mate my old man can get them locally... How about I hook you up with one??

[roccodingo]

Yes they are Ashley headers. Not sure about clearance yet.. I haven't bolted them up. I'll let you know when I do, though.

Watching this also considering a 16V into my new rocco that will soon be heading to these shores...


Yes, LHD with factory aircon !!

[Spyda]

Nice work man, very inspirational.

[Preen59]

About clearance for the Ashley headers..

I gave them a quick test fit today.. I can actually easily fit them downfrom the top which is nice to know..

They have about 25-30mm clearance to the rack boot.. Looks like I might get them coated or wrap them....

Watching this also considering a 16V into my new rocco that will soon be heading to these shores...


Yes, LHD with factory aircon !!

Very nice, mate! Really cool.

Nice work man, very inspirational.

Cheers, dude!


Today, among getting all my bits together and tidying up a bit.. I got the bonnet on the Golf and fitted the carbies and headlights..

[Burgs]

Looking good, will be awesome to see how it comes out