ChrisL 18 Posted December 24, 2014 Looks good, could do with a thin stainless trim around the handbrake hole. How easy is it to get the centre section out? I want to change my handbrake cables and guide tubes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 25, 2014 Dave have you got a pic of the old handbrake switch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 27, 2014 Looks good, could do with a thin stainless trim around the handbrake hole. How easy is it to get the centre section out? I want to change my handbrake cables and guide tubes? I may have to add some Stainless as I wasn't happy with the handle, in it's lowest position it was still pressing down on the plastic trim. I ended up cutting some more out of the trim which has solved the problem but it's created another problem in that I now don't have a securing screw at the front part of the trim. It sits fairly solid but I won't be happy until it's sorted. The lower section of trim is secured with 2 plastic stud caps each side and clamped at the rear between the rear hump mounting plate and the mounting bracket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 27, 2014 Dave have you got a pic of the old handbrake switch? This is the Mk4 switch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 27, 2014 So the one thats in the pics on page 40 is the original vr one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 27, 2014 So the one thats in the pics on page 40 is the original vr one? Yep, I decided it would be easier to fit than finding a Golf loom to cut and shut for the connector. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 27, 2014 Cheers got a dim light/flashing light on the dash handbrake the other day after a drive out. Fluid was full so its either the fluid sensor or handbrake switch. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 27, 2014 Yeah I've got a dim light too, doesn't flash tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 27, 2014 it was like a loose connection flash, not constant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 30, 2014 Time for another upgrade, this one is the inlet temp sensor upgrade to the later version. Comparing the two, VR on the left. Remove the manifold and bore the standard hole to 12.2mm dia. The diameter of the body of the new sensor is about 12.5mm and has a rubber o-ring so it provides a good fit and seal. The mounting hole is M6 but rather than drill straight thru and Tap I decided to drill and Tap a blind hole as cleaning the back side of swarf would be difficult. I had a spare Tap so ground the tip off it to create a bottoming Tap. Now it's time to clear out ALL the swarf and I mean ALL as you don't want any being sucked into the engine. I used a cranked scriber to clean the back of the sensor hole and then washed out the inside until I was sure there was no swarf left inside. Sensor and bolt fitted. Not taken it out for a run yet so don't know if it's made any noticeable difference. One thing that let the engine bay down a little was the throttle body so whilst it was off I cleaned it up and fitted hand polished Stainless screws to the connector and end cover. I didn't go to town on the throttle body just used scotch brite to bring up the shine a little. Oh yeah I did remove some casting ridges too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diarmaid16 1 Posted December 30, 2014 Very nice work. Good thinking with the blind hole! What's the later version sensor from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted December 30, 2014 I love the way that you engineer your car Dave, it's done because it's of benefit to the whole package. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 30, 2014 Thanks for the comments chaps. I had contemplated selling it this year or maybe next year but I'm trying to hang on to it hence the upgrades. My theory is that if I can make it a better car then I'll want to keep it. Luckily it's not a daily driver so it does feel special when I get to drive it. I've got plenty more upgrades I'd like to do before Summer, finances allowing. The sensor is used in various petrol powered VAG cars, the part number is 058905379. I know one or two folk have done it on here but I'd originally saw it on Vortex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emu 0 Posted December 31, 2014 Any advantages of the new sensor ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 31, 2014 Any advantages of the new sensor ?? See here - http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4761622-How-to-build-a-relatively-inexpensive-reliable-powerful-Vr6 Not sure if the difference will be noticeable but for the small cost outlay and the amount of work involved I thought it was worth a go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted March 26, 2015 Sadly I've had to take the car off the road as from April as I need the funds for something else. There is a big possibility I might have to strip the car of it's upgrades of which there are many if you care to read this whole thread so lookout for some juicy for sale ads. The car will most likely be put back to standard or as far as I can and kept tucked away in my garage until I decide it's future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted March 26, 2015 Not good Dave but needs must. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted March 27, 2015 Not good Dave but needs must. I'll be honest and say I'm leaning towards selling it rather than stripping it and taking it back to standard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 27, 2015 Shame about this Dave. I'm sure you've thought long and hard about it though and as said, needs must. If you do decide to sell, fingers crossed it stays within the community as its a great car. :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 27, 2015 ah sorry to hear it mate :( but if it has to be then it has to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted March 27, 2015 That's a shame Dave, but we all have to do it sometimes. Life's priorities and all that ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted March 31, 2015 I've thought some more about selling and yes I'll be putting up a for sale ad very soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted March 31, 2015 The car has some of the most individual and quality touches around so would be a shame if it has to go... Best of luck with whatever route you take.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm Guy 0 Posted March 31, 2015 Sorry to hear this Dave. What's the new project then?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted April 1, 2015 Sorry to hear this Dave. What's the new project then?! I don't think there will be a new project anytime soon, earliest it could happen is in the Winter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
