Mk 2 16v restoration

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Re: Mk 2 16v restoration

Reply #45 – September 08, 2020, 07:06:33 PM

Thanks. I like the bottletops, and have five (plus 4 centres), but its hard to get decent 14 inch tyres. Gone are the days of 14 inch P60's! Ive got a couple of sets of alternative BBS wheels as options, but I'm thinking 15 inch RAs with Continental or Michelin tyres at the moment as the 'sweet spot' to look a little better, stay period, and to get power down with decent grip and feel.

Re: Mk 2 16v restoration

Reply #46 – September 08, 2020, 08:46:58 PM

Quote from: EJYT on August 15, 2020, 07:18:51 PM

I'm having problems finding the right replacement crank end bolt. Thats another thread!

Wow. Found the right crank end bolt on a Dutch site in the end. I dont speak Dutch so asked a Dutch cousin living in Germany to buy it. He ordered it and sent it to me. Woohoo! Roll on the weekend. Hope ive got the proper timing chain too.

I have two other crank bolts (one 12 point and one a bit longer) for a good home of you contact me! see photo

https://photos.app.goo.gl/yH6CWZC9nyZBb3Es5

Re: Mk 2 16v restoration

Reply #47 – September 08, 2020, 09:27:28 PM

Im getting to the point of needing to think about exhausts. Its got a Milltek big bore stainless noisy manifold and exhaust, and I'd frankly rather have the quieter original. I guess I have to buy a new manifold. Are quiet systems around or do I need to have one made?

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Reply #48 – September 09, 2020, 08:07:07 AM

I'd go with Trackslag all day long.

I've been playing with mk2s for over 20 years now and they are easily the best designed and manufactured systems you can fit.

They do a comfort system, which is notably quieter than the standard range.
I have both and compared them at the track, (using their test equipment) finding the comfort system to be just over 12db quieter than their normal one.

If you find them on Facebook, there are videos people have posted up to give you ideas.

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Reply #49 – September 09, 2020, 08:30:11 PM

Quote from: Monkey on September 09, 2020, 08:07:07 AM

I'd go with Trackslag all day long.

I've been playing with mk2s for over 20 years now and they are easily the best designed and manufactured systems you can fit.

They do a comfort system, which is notably quieter than the standard range.
I have both and compared them at the track, (using their test equipment) finding the comfort system to be just over 12db quieter than their normal one.

If you find them on Facebook, there are videos people have posted up to give you ideas.

Fantastic. Thanks Monkey. Eddie

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Reply #50 – September 09, 2020, 08:54:08 PM

Ive had a look and they do a comfort 2.25 inch system, which looks like it will suit my needs to look pretty much original. Am I right in thinking I just need to source a OEM manifold to fit it? Thanks in advance.

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Reply #51 – September 10, 2020, 08:36:21 AM

What manifold have you got? If you've got something like a four branch and don't want to loose the power gains, you can adapt the exit of the four branch to suit the new exhaust.

Most manifold de-coupliers are standard parts., so you can buy the accompanying part and get it welded to the correct size pipe for your exhaust.

Re: Mk 2 16v restoration

Reply #52 – September 12, 2020, 05:07:01 PM

Finaished the engine timing belt end and clutch end and got the gearbox on today - major step forward.
Im hoping this is how you use the cambelt tensioning tools! https://photos.app.goo.gl/zcgtpSpaho2oHGA37
Covers on and looks the biz https://photos.app.goo.gl/iwB3JcZinBAUaJAm8
Alochromed Camshaft cover looks good enough to hang on the wall. https://photos.app.goo.gl/eJU92imRoLkuoU3VA
Zany clutch goes on backwards, so had to eyeball the alignment. https://photos.app.goo.gl/7cEVnuce6knMkgDh6
Got it right, as box went on first go. https://photos.app.goo.gl/sjvALRS1rE1hXBqK6
Will do the release bearing too, and have ordered a new green disc cover, but i'll take the clutch arm off and clean it off first. https://photos.app.goo.gl/oVACNUUFZNsjxYaY7

Can any one help me remember what covers this small gap at the back by the passenger side of the diff output shaft? None of my bits in boxes and buckets seem to look like they fit. Gulp... https://photos.app.goo.gl/Zg3Gws8mDTL5p2LQ9

And during another part of the rebuild Ive also got to find out where these go, as they are unlabelled - anyone offer a clue please?! https://photos.app.goo.gl/kqVPLLBnUWB9EARu9

All in all,a good day, though. Have a great weekend.

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Reply #53 – September 12, 2020, 09:14:51 PM

They look like the nuts and bolts holding the rear bumper bar to the bumper mounting brackets...

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Reply #54 – September 12, 2020, 11:44:29 PM

Fab. Spot on. I remember now. Thanks. E

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Reply #55 – September 12, 2020, 11:46:56 PM

Quote from: Monkey on September 10, 2020, 08:36:21 AM

What manifold have you got? If you've got something like a four branch and don't want to loose the power gains, you can adapt the exit of the four branch to suit the new exhaust.

Most manifold de-coupliers are standard parts., so you can buy the accompanying part and get it welded to the correct size pipe for your exhaust.

Thanks Monkey. So maybe i tell them the manifold i have and they provide me with the rest if the system? E

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Reply #56 – September 14, 2020, 07:26:04 AM

Hi I have just started on this jorney with my 91 16V, very intresting reading, thanks for posting it all.

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Reply #57 – September 14, 2020, 08:27:46 AM

Yeah Phil, these threads are great for inspiration.

Eddie, can you get some photos of your existing manifold and exhaust, then we can see what needs to be done.

Re: Mk 2 16v restoration

Reply #58 – September 14, 2020, 06:18:33 PM

Thanks Monkey.

The four branch in the car had very little space at the back of the engine (I had to move the engine forward to get it off the head). It also seemed to develop a lot of heat, even melting the gearshift connections, but then the previous ;ady owner only drove it around town so this may have been a heat factor. Anyway, I like originality, and I'm selling it to someone that wants the power and noise!.

I think I've secured a factory manifold now, and am hoping that will be the best starter for ten. So I need a twin tube to mount to that, do I not?

Thanks so much for your help. Eddie

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Reply #59 – September 14, 2020, 06:31:50 PM

But this was the old manifold and exhaust i took off.
Current system photos
Manifold https://photos.app.goo.gl/7uVyfybJW22NpqDq5
Full system https://photos.app.goo.gl/KgTy2Y5FWmaqj7T37
Rear box https://photos.app.goo.gl/rHXZUhjV7AHnG6iU9
Middle section https://photos.app.goo.gl/R4UA5Ssi57SHT6fE6

The manifold is 4 x 1 1/2 inches down to a 2" exit pipe. So there's little room around it. If the Trackslag system could fit a twin downpipe to a stock VW twin pipe manifold then I'd be happier for space and heat shielding etc.