Jade Green 3dr 16v Project

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Jade Green 3dr 16v Project

January 06, 2022, 07:08:57 PM

As title really. This is my Jade Green 16v 3dr project. It's going back to a bare shell and I'm hoping to order a rollover jig in the next few weeks. Once it's up on that it'll get pretty much every panel that you can buy welded in, plus a few body cuts from donor cars if I can get some decent ones. But, it'll be worth it, right?

The project came with two 2.0 engines. A 9A Corrado engine and a Mk3 ABF engine. I've got a couple of matching gearboxes also.

I've budgeted around 2 years and about £5k for the project. Both of those might be wildly conservative though.

Re: Jade Green 3dr 16v Project

Reply #1 – January 06, 2022, 07:21:49 PM

First small patch repair. Klokkerholm part from VW Heritage.

Threw some (badly matched) Jade Green paint on it because I'm impatient.

Then seam sealed it because I'm sensible.

Forgot to take a picture after I put more (badly matched) Jade Green paint back on top of the seam sealer.

Had to make and let in a little repair for the chassis leg. I've not got a picture of it dressed, so here's what my ugly welding looks like.

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Reply #2 – January 07, 2022, 07:50:15 AM

I love watching projects like this.
I'm doing a very similar thing to a red 8v, it's definitely worth doing.
5k might be a bit conservative, maybe more like 6 or 7, but I'd say you're not far off the mark.

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Reply #3 – January 07, 2022, 08:11:57 AM

I'd budget more with the idea of £7k. Obviously the more you can do yourself the better but looks like you have a handle on that.

As for the engine, the Corrado 9A runs on K-jet injection so since your 16v is already that my personal preference would be to keep that set up and use the Corrado engine, you already have the correct fuel pump etc. It'll also look more similar to the original 16v with the fuel metering head ad fuel lines etc in the engine bay. K-jet is generally more tunable, however it's of the age now where unless everything is in good condition it can be problematic, not many people these days know how to set it up and many chose to just swap out. A 9A conversion would make for a nicer completed package if you ask me. But looks like you might be a while off from making any engine decisions.

Re: Jade Green 3dr 16v Project

Reply #4 – January 07, 2022, 08:32:54 AM

Quote from: Eddypeck on January 07, 2022, 08:11:57 AM

I'd budget more with the idea of £7k. Obviously the more you can do yourself the better but looks like you have a handle on that.

As for the engine, the Corrado 9A runs on K-jet injection so since your 16v is already that my personal preference would be to keep that set up and use the Corrado engine, you already have the correct fuel pump etc. It'll also look more similar to the original 16v with the fuel metering head ad fuel lines etc in the engine bay. K-jet is generally more tunable, however it's of the age now where unless everything is in good condition it can be problematic, not many people these days know how to set it up and many chose to just swap out. A 9A conversion would make for a nicer completed package if you ask me. But looks like you might be a while off from making any engine decisions.

I'd go for the best of both worlds, get the ABF engine and stick it on the K-Jet.
You get to keep the oe look, but benefit from the better engine.
The ABFs make 150 out the box, by the time you have ditched the cat, stick on a four branch and get the k-jet setup right, you'll probably see nearly 170. A friend of mine had that exact setup on his and it was great.

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Reply #5 – January 07, 2022, 09:29:13 AM

hmmmm.... I thought conversations with Kerly suggested the 9A was better?

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Reply #6 – January 07, 2022, 09:43:53 AM

Other than the original tank and hard plastic lines fitted to the car still I don’t have a fuelling setup for either engine.

I haven’t researched enough about it but I was wondering if it would be easier/cheaper to go MK3 tank and pump etc. and this would lend itself more to running the ABF engine. I’ve got a hydraulic pedal box and the engine/gearbox mounts I need. Plus I have an ECU and engine loom for it.

Re: Jade Green 3dr 16v Project

Reply #7 – January 07, 2022, 10:49:26 AM

Some random pictures.

The start of the strip down.

9A engine

ABF engine

Started to strip some parts off it before putting it on an engine stand for storage.

Re: Jade Green 3dr 16v Project

Reply #8 – January 07, 2022, 11:23:35 AM

Quote from: SamHutchinson on January 07, 2022, 09:43:53 AM

Other than the original tank and hard plastic lines fitted to the car still I don’t have a fuelling setup for either engine.

I haven’t researched enough about it but I was wondering if it would be easier/cheaper to go MK3 tank and pump etc. and this would lend itself more to running the ABF engine. I’ve got a hydraulic pedal box and the engine/gearbox mounts I need. Plus I have an ECU and engine loom for it.

In which case, yes the ABF probably wins. I was thinking along the lines of converting an already K-Jet car. My old one was an 8v K-Jet and I had toyed with the idea of 2.0 16v, and had come to the conclusion if that's what I was going to do I would have gone down the 9A route. I however no longer have that car and the current owner is in the process of fitting an R32 engine.

My current one is a later, 8v Digi.

Re: Jade Green 3dr 16v Project

Reply #9 – January 08, 2022, 08:05:24 AM

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Reply #10 – January 08, 2022, 08:05:42 AM

The looms are out

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Reply #11 – January 08, 2022, 05:23:13 PM

Had a few hours on the car over the last couple of days.

Got the looms and wiring removed, boxed up and labelled.

The fuel tank and hard lines removed

Re: Jade Green 3dr 16v Project

Reply #12 – January 08, 2022, 05:26:22 PM

With the looms, servo and hard fuel lines removed from the bulkhead it meant I could get busy removing the chassis leg closing plate that needs replacing.

I need to get all that cleaned up and rust treated ready to start welding the new panels in place.

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Reply #13 – January 10, 2022, 10:29:04 AM

Great work, I'm enjoying seeing all the progress.

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Reply #14 – January 10, 2022, 01:22:20 PM

I'm in Covid jail until Thursday so I might have time to get all that chassis leg and inner wing cleaned up and prepped ready to be welded. I bought a new finger sander which is proving to be ideal for spot weld grinding.

My initial plan was to get the front chassis legs repaired ready to order up a rollover jig. Still on with removing all the bolt on panels. Got the bonnet and drivers door to go. Turns out I've pushed the car too far over towards the wall to get the drivers door open far enough to get access to the hinges. Might need to do some moving later. Should manage it with a trolley jack or my engine hoist.