- Sun Dec 28, 2014 11:37 pm
#57993
I am building this car in memory of my Uncle Dave (lojack202). He passed on 11/24/14 at only 53 years young. He always loved a good laugh and a good bargain. I was very close to him and always looked up to him. My interest in buying and selling and searching for "deals" came from my Uncle.
I am rebuilding his 1992 VW Jetta 1.8l 8v 5spd. The car only has 96k original miles. He always wanted to fix it up but his health and finances never allowed him to do so. I have owned and built a lot of these mk2's in the past and know these cars like the back of my hands!
The original engine is being built up and should be a little monster when it's done. I've already gone through the lower end and everything checks out good. The cylinder head was sent out to be rebuilt and receive a port/polish along with the intake manifold and throttle body. I have a TT 288 degree race cam inbound along with a custom 288 chip with a raised rev limiter to 7500. Headers will be mated up to a high flow cat and TT 2.25'' cat back. I have a lightweight flywheel, lightweight intermediate pulley, lightweight and adjustable cam pulley, and a lightweight crank gear. Also deleted the A/C and power steering to free up some more HP.
Currently in the process of cleaning the engine bay and rerouting the engine harness for a cleaner look.
Enough of the talk. Here are the pics so far. I apologize that I do not have a before pic of the entire car.
First pic is of the factory GLI spoiler installed. He had it sitting for years and always wanted it installed.
Before and after of the rear end and roof. I don't think he ever washed the car! lol
Tearing down the front end begins.
Recovered the rear deck and headliner.
Interior tear down. Cleaned and re-wrapped the interior harness. Also ran wires for a sub/amp for later.
Some more engine tear down/removal.
Coilovers showed up!
Rebuilt the rear brakes and ebrake cables.
Brand new factory Corrado Steel wheels with new tires.
Some more engine bay work.
And, it's out!!
Torn down before dropping the head off at the speed shop.
There was about a quarter inch worth of dirt, oil and grease all over the block.
Lightweight flywheel, oil pan baffle, and the side by side of the lightweight crank gear.
Engine assembly pics.
This is where I am as of 12/28/14.
I am rebuilding his 1992 VW Jetta 1.8l 8v 5spd. The car only has 96k original miles. He always wanted to fix it up but his health and finances never allowed him to do so. I have owned and built a lot of these mk2's in the past and know these cars like the back of my hands!
The original engine is being built up and should be a little monster when it's done. I've already gone through the lower end and everything checks out good. The cylinder head was sent out to be rebuilt and receive a port/polish along with the intake manifold and throttle body. I have a TT 288 degree race cam inbound along with a custom 288 chip with a raised rev limiter to 7500. Headers will be mated up to a high flow cat and TT 2.25'' cat back. I have a lightweight flywheel, lightweight intermediate pulley, lightweight and adjustable cam pulley, and a lightweight crank gear. Also deleted the A/C and power steering to free up some more HP.
Currently in the process of cleaning the engine bay and rerouting the engine harness for a cleaner look.
Enough of the talk. Here are the pics so far. I apologize that I do not have a before pic of the entire car.
First pic is of the factory GLI spoiler installed. He had it sitting for years and always wanted it installed.
Before and after of the rear end and roof. I don't think he ever washed the car! lol
Tearing down the front end begins.
Recovered the rear deck and headliner.
Interior tear down. Cleaned and re-wrapped the interior harness. Also ran wires for a sub/amp for later.
Some more engine tear down/removal.
Coilovers showed up!
Rebuilt the rear brakes and ebrake cables.
Brand new factory Corrado Steel wheels with new tires.
Some more engine bay work.
And, it's out!!
Torn down before dropping the head off at the speed shop.
There was about a quarter inch worth of dirt, oil and grease all over the block.
Lightweight flywheel, oil pan baffle, and the side by side of the lightweight crank gear.
Engine assembly pics.
This is where I am as of 12/28/14.
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