my mk1 caddy 4motion project

[SteveTheVanMan]

I reckon ol powernut has almost got the hang of welding now
Must have used nearly a whole reel of mig wire i'd bet, ON THE FIRST BLOODY PAGE!! lol

Great thread mate, i'm totally glued to it

[powernut]

Originally Posted by SteveTheVanMan

I reckon ol powernut has almost got the hang of welding now
Must have used nearly a whole reel of mig wire i'd bet, ON THE FIRST BLOODY PAGE!! lol

Great thread mate, i'm totally glued to it

well i lost everything on computer had to format the lot , , ive nearly used 4 big reals so far lol , hopeing i can start carming down a bit now too , lol any way couple of pics here , but im not happy with that gearstick after fitting other dash so ,looks like more modifying there too
few seat pics finaly in



a cheep boost gauge came along too unsure if ill use it thow seems a bit big

quick pic of the re alinged wheel too ,dam thing lol

[1outof5]

good looking seats

[SteveTheVanMan]

I see what you mean about the gearstick, it looks a bit high and a funny angle now. weird how a new dash changes things, i'm sure you'l sort that out easily tho.

Bloody computer needs a blast with the welder by the sound of it mate

[powernut]

Originally Posted by SteveTheVanMan

I see what you mean about the gearstick, it looks a bit high and a funny angle now. weird how a new dash changes things, i'm sure you'l sort that out easily tho.

Bloody computer needs a blast with the welder by the sound of it mate

yearh gearstick is in the wrong place now after fitting the other dash , grr looks like a re think and move the buggar ,give me somert to mess with 2day i reckon lol

[powernut]

right got fed up off seen that oddy gearstick , , so thought chuff it rip the lot out and move it all ,

then plated all the inner sides /front and rear up

then made a fresh gearstick mount

ground it up as i had to add a 1inch to nothing angle , otherwise it wouldnt have cleared the propshaft as i dont want to removeing this again

just need to add a small plate and slighty alter front cables
least remotes high enoegh

few shots of a rough fit ,

1st gear

2nd gear loads more clearance

getting there now ,

but as i removed gear selector ive now got to cut the handbrake out next and move that too ...more fun

[caddy boi 1]

have you got an estimated time for your project to be finisshed? it looks great nice one !

[powernut]

not really i can only do things when i have free time as its usely silly hours ,, or when i make some time ,, projects they can go on for years lol , i keep trying thow

[Darth Garry]

Well your progress has been quite fast and steady considering everything you're doing!

Garry

[powernut]

i thought it was normal really ,shame im only a one man bandit , otherwise it may have been done by now lol , may get chance to do a little more today

[christian]

I Willl Like To Buy This When You Have Finished

[powernut]

haha ,i dont think ill be selling it just yet until i get bord with it
handbrake modifyed and moved something else sorted


then rewelded and tubes re shaped under car

bent the tubes out around the bulkhead and gave them a quick re weld

just made a quick repair of the leather handbrake leaver too [LOL]

bent the tubes out around the bulkhead and gave them a quick re weld

just made a quick repair of the leather handbrake leaver too [LOL]

quick refit and nicely working again

[powernut]

bit more tunnel modifying was needed this after

thought might as well get the propshaft in and make it a bit more leval/central

as it would have meant removeing lots of things to re fit it at a later stadge

[powernut]

bit more upside welding 2day lol managed to get a hour to make and fit the propshaft 2day ,,,,
mount
couple of propshaft pics

[sitrials]

looking good!
now i see why the exhaust is down the side! LOL!

[Ric]

Your becoming a bigger legend every day!

[powernut]

Originally Posted by sitrials

looking good!
now i see why the exhaust is down the side! LOL!

lmao , yes thats the reason why matey , i did try a silly idea ,but i soon did away and kept the oringal idea off down the inner wing , ,,

Originally Posted by Ric

Your becoming a bigger legend every day!

i wish , just an idea , im still trying to find a radiator to fit inside the slam pannel ,,really in need of one now , as the problem is finding one that is going to keep this dam engine cool when the boost comes in ,,,
main things to sort dam fuel and temp gauges/may have to fit aftermarket ones ,to save time , re do gearbox mount (make it a bit higher up) next on the go is the intercooler fit ,,
(ps ANYONE WHO HAS A BLACK REAR HALF MK1 GOLF/JETTA CARPET I NEED ASAP ..
i wouldnt go to cal myself a legend just a guy who likes to attempt silly ideas the homemade way

[powernut]

hi guys quick bit of techical radiator advise , im just to buy a vr6 carrado vr6
item number 250445602771 ive got a measurement of 720mm longx 330mm heightx 34mm core just checking if the water hoses are both on the n/s inside of the radiator as i carnt see in the pic as i think this should cool my engine

[caddy syncro]

im sure the way that rad works is that there is a water flange, similar to that of the thermostat hosing on the waterpump of most mk1/mk2 golf engines. You may have to purchase the flange seperatlely?

I beliveve it is on the same side as the other flange, bolting up on the bottom side of the rad facing towards the opposite end if that makes sence?

[slim]

Hey powernut, yeah both inlet and outlet are on the nearside on the Rado radiator but you will need a flange type thing that goes on top of the radiator for the top hose. Ive used one on my standard vr for ages but its too big now with the turbo conversion and the front mount intake.

Be aware the flange on the top of the rad sits like at least 5 cm up from the rad and this may stick into the slam panel and not let the bonnet shut.