excelent thread mate, will be doing the same conversion when the 1.6 ****s itself so a tech article would be awsome.....
keep up the good work!
cheers
john
excelent thread mate, will be doing the same conversion when the 1.6 ****s itself so a tech article would be awsome.....
keep up the good work!
cheers
john
I've got plenty of pictures. I'll write up something for the conversions thread when I get the time.
Meanwhile feel free to ask me anything specific.
If you're going to use the 2.0 head there's other issues I haven't had to address because I'm using the 1800 k-jet head.
Pete
Had to make a spacer for the Engine mount bracket. Normally the Alternator mount tucks under here.
Bolted up all the pullys and belts after torquing the head. Those stretch bolts take an effort!
Pete
Assorted Clutch assembly shots.
Pressure plate is a new Sachs 210mm 16v unit.
Driven Plate is 210mm Heavy duty sachs.
Flywheel is MK2 210mm and is much lighter than the 190mm MK1 unit.
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Close ratio box mated up to motor, ready to put into car first thing tomorrow.
Pete
Looking good Pete![]()
Today's adventures. Off to an early start. Up, up and away!
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