4WD (syncro) conversion (UPDATE: 20/02/05)

[Red=Fast 0]

this car is going to be a monster when its done. i cannot wait to see it!

[CoxyLaad 0]

Well just to fill in the gaps of Phats dead camera, I have just removed the side panel from my boot floor assembly, and have some more pics to show you people

[20v turbo 0]

CoxyLaad, dont forget to take them pliers out :)

[Valver 0]

Good work fellas - keep up the hard work! :wink:

[CoxyLaad 0]

wouldnt be the first time - I have lost countless ratchets and sockets from the engine bay while driving up the road......

[20v turbo 0]

yep i know what you mean :roll:

[G60JAY 0]

You're doing well there lads.Keep up the good work.

[potatonet 0]

I have talked to a guy here in the states that did the VR6 4*4 and he said it was great but reduced the life of the drivetrain to half of the original expected life. basically it puts a good deal of stress but nothing to shatter anything, it will however deform things over the long run. he was running about 350 bhp out of a turbo VR6

[CoxyLaad 0]

what?

| dont believe that for one second. rallyes and syncros dont deform themselves do they? the only reason this would happen is if it was not done properly in the first place

 

:roll:

[biggerbigben 0]

what?

| dont believe that for one second. rallyes and syncros dont deform themselves do they? the only reason this would happen is if it was not done properly in the first place

 

:roll:

 

I agree!

[20v turbo 0]

i've got some nice 100x50 box in the garage better strap that to the bottom of the car when i do mine then?? :roll: :roll:

[potatonet 0]

all I know is he said his gears were really worn after the first year of driving it like that. deform is not the best word for that situation.

[PhatVR6 0]

I think the 350bhp may have had something to do with that, not the 4wd.............

[TajMan 0]

You would be better finding a syncro Passat in Canada and getting that IMO. You would have evrything you need except the propshaft. With loads of leftovers to sell and recoup some outlay.

Gavin

 

I just wanted to double check, is there any difference in transmissions that bolt up to the VR6 and G60 engines? If I imported a passat syncro from Canada what engine does the passat have and will it bolt to the G60 engine? What year ranges was the passat syncro made that I'd be looking for? If I really can do this with a car from Canada then it's much more likely that I'll try it.

[PhatVR6 0]

Floorpan all drilled ready for welding

 

This is the cross memebr that you can't buy anymore. it has to be cut from a syncro. the ends had been cut off thos one, but I'l sort that out later

 

And this is where it goes

 

Niticed how the rear panel, which used to be the back of the boot is now under the car!

 

Stiffening brace. one of 2 that steady the x-member

 

Started filling in the hundreds of holes. 5 hours of welding gone into that panel so far (and I'm still crap at it!)

[20v turbo 0]

i know its a bit late for you paul but a tip for spot welding without having to drill all the holes,take the shroud of your torch or get a spare one and just cut 4 groves in it so it looks like a castleated nut then put it back on turn the amps up on the welder put the torch over where you want to weld so that it is toucing the job and put the trigger,saves alot of time and effort.

[PhatVR6 0]

It's only a 120a welding set. I've been using it on full blast all the time! mine wouldn't be capable or doing that.

 

Anyway, plug welding is much stronger.

 

(b4stard, that could have saved me 4 hours work!!!)

[PhatVR6 0]

hello!?!?! does anyone actually bother to read this thread since it's been dunped under "drivetrain" where nobody looks?

[dubster82 0]

where was it before ?

[dub16 0]

I have been following it...

[dub16 0]

Can't remember where it was before, but was easier to find than here!

[Big-ted 0]

I'm reading, just speechless! :lol:

[Scruffythefirst 0]

I've been folowing, am mightily impressed.

 

Building a kit car is piss compared to all that :notworthy:

[PhatVR6 0]

getting a bit sick of welding now (mainly becazsue I'm not very good at it!)

 

I hate welding thin sheet, it burns through far too easily.

 

Almost done now though, just need some more ear plugs so I can grind back all my ugly welding and get some seam sealer and underseal on there ASAP.

[bcstudent 0]

I'm enjoying this thread almost as much as Celebrity Big Brother - and I enjoy that immensely. The only thing the thread lacks is Caprice!

 

Seriously, it's very impressive that you're taking the time to share this information with others. I'll remember you in my will.