t700bes 1 Posted January 17, 2011 Hey everyone, So i've had my corrado for a while and bought it from a member on here. After a few months of driving the car seemed to develop a low oil pressure problem, before I had time to solve it it burnt all its oil and the motorway and the bottom end went... This is what she looked like when I bought her: I didn't like the front lights, and there was a few things to tidy up... So i worked on the rust on the rear arch: And the end result: Swapped the lights: So, after this little tidy up the bottom end went... What was I to do: 1. VR it... 2. Fix the shells on the bottom end I'm still not sure about a VR, so I found a MK3 ABF golf VERY cheap and thought, strip it for parts and do an engine conversion, i'll get a similar engine to what I had with a few more brake, and a new ignition setup :) I'll probs end up turboing the ABF engine :) So the work began to strip the golf: Thats where I am now, the golf is going this week, I need to fix the missus Polo, and then the Raddo is in for its love... Plans: Smooth the bay Annihilate Rust ABF engine in Replace parts that need it There is a long list, but this will do for now :) :norty: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lion 0 Posted January 17, 2011 Will be watchin this, I've abf'd my rado with plans to turbo it.. What management and turbo u thinking of using Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted January 17, 2011 I'm not sure yet mate, haven't even started to look yet. This is my first engine conversation, been learning on the job with my friend who is a mechanic.. So for now, I just miss my baby, so want her on the road, and learning loads in the process... Once she's on the road, and saved for the wedding, I'll begin looking at turbos and management systems. Did you have any issues that you want to share when putting the ABF in? I'm using the new ignition system, so we have had all the wiring out to redo it too!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lion 0 Posted January 17, 2011 My mate swapped the engines in 1 day and had no problems, when we used my new management came up with a few problems, but got a decent map and it runs better now, a big difference getting rid of the kjet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted January 28, 2011 I can hardly wait.. The raddo goes into my garage tomorrow. The missus is out in the night so I have all afternoon, and night to get on with it :) :clap: I'm also off next week, going away on Wednesday, but have Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues to do it :) So, unless I'm feeling lazy or something goes wrong, she should be firing by Tuesday :) She has been missed! 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted January 30, 2011 So, I managed to get this much done ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted February 10, 2011 I haven't updated this in a while... The new engine hadthe gearbox swapped, I got the wiring in, and engine in.. and start connecting **** up :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted February 10, 2011 Woooo, need to do some final touches.. but its going well!! Sponsored by: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted February 10, 2011 Well, The gearbox off the raddo was put onto the ABF (as it was a AYK box) and bolted it all together and started to put the engine back in :D Got the old loom out, took some bits off it I needed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted February 10, 2011 Obviously I broke a bit :( had to order the elbow that goes onto the fuel rail (off the fuel line). 037 133 992 C - abf fuel rail elbow - 10.25+VAT Also bought some longer fuel lines, as mine were not long enough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted February 10, 2011 Finally, it has Fuel!!! and the cross member and front bumper are on :) The broken part: So i haven't attached the exuast properly, just wanted to see if the car turned over... Click pics below to watch the VIIIDDEEEOOOSSS :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted March 14, 2011 Its up for a MOT this saturday at 12.30 :) It was up for one last weekend, but a wheel bolt and a coolant leak prevented me from getting there!! The wheel nearly fell off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild-Animal 0 Posted March 14, 2011 yeah that reminds my uncle was wondering why his van was making a funny clunking noise, he checked everything and it turned out later on his front driver side wheel was completely slack, woops Good luck with the m.o.t ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted May 10, 2011 Finally, it has Fuel!!! and the cross member and front bumper are on :) The broken part: So i haven't attached the exuast properly, just wanted to see if the car turned over... Click pics below to watch the VIIIDDEEEOOOSSS :) Where did you buy the elbow from? Anywhere online, or dealership? Did it come complete with the two O rings? I'm converting my 9a to Megasquirt using ABF parts, and my fuel rail is missing both elbows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted July 8, 2011 Its been a long time since I have updated you all, sorry!!! I do all my updates on my local forum, so forget to copy it over to here... So it went in for its first MOT a few months ago and the rear brake caliper was leaking... so they abandoned the test.. :( Turns out the lil nipple screw was bust.. I didn't know this before I bought new calipers... anyway, i just took the callipers back and replaced the screw. The original MOT had already done a few things, which i was able to repair (free MOT bassically, as it couldn't complete) The biggest thing on the list was corrosion on the SILL... I had a hunt around, and with an angle grinder started to take away the filler (sooo much filler)... Here is what happened :) :( ---------- Post added at 09:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:25 AM ---------- Went in for another MOT: MOT FAIL SHEET: Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Nearside Front tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions Offside Front tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions Nearside rear (inner edge) Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Exhaust has major a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Offside front brake hose twisted Nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded Offside (Outer sill) Sealt belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired. Advisories: Rear Registration plat deterioated Offisde front brake pipe slightly corroded Parking brake only just the required efficiency Passenger door handle loose Oil leak One exhuast rubber mounting split One bolt loose on n/s/f bottom ball joint NON-CATALYST EQUIPPED VEHICLE (METERED CHECK) Description: Limits Actual Value CO 3.50% 6.15% FAIL HC 1200ppm 715ppm PASS Idle Speed --- --- PASS Smoke Level --- --- PASS ---------- Post added at 09:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:26 AM ---------- The seat belt anchoring point has been repaired, luckily it was just a weld that had come off, so the guy welded that back on for £30 The car is in NOW getting the following done: Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Nearside rear (inner edge) Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Exhaust has major a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded So new brake pipe, sort the exhaust, replace a tyre (with one I have in the boot of the car) and sort the rear wheel bearings... I fixed the following: Nearside Front tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions Offside Front tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions Offside front brake hose twisted The garage did a great work, sorted out a crap exhaust and filled it up (need a new one really) and the MOT tester let it through with the sill bodged as it was. I will replace them both this year... It then passed its MOT :) ---------- Post added at 09:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:28 AM ---------- MOT Pass sheet: CO Limit: 3.50% Actual Value: 3.48% PHEW!!! Only just passed! LOL!!!! ---------- Post added at 09:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:29 AM ---------- OK so an update... I was at a loss as to the juddering, it didn't do it all the time, but did quite a lot.. It felt like it wasn't getting fuel, but it was... It was horrible to drive... I was starting to not enjoy the raddo! First thing first, a service: New plugs / dizzy / rotar arm.. Still the same New leads - Still the same... I took out the original immobiliser (it didn't work anyway) and reconnected the wires up... still no difference. As the new car had an ABF, I could now Vag-Com it.. I stole the Vag-com connector from the Polo and wired it in... No signal from Vag-Com.. That means 1 of 2 things, I knew it was wired correctly, and my software /cable worked.. so either the ECU was dead.. Or the Ecu had no power... Following the wires back I noticed the earth from the ECU wasn't on a tight screw and I could see it spark!!! I put a proper connector on it, and earthed it.. Fired first time and hasn't had any problems since, hasn't missed a beat (someone touch some wood)!!! ) MOD LIST: 2.0 16v ABF Tornado Red Corrado Gearbox - AYK from a Corrado PiperCross Air Filter Tinted Front Lights Tinter Read Lights HID's Left to do: Tiny oil leak from somewhere:- I think somewhere round the oil filter... New Blue Temp sensor and thermostat (as it doesn't get up to temp for agggggges) ---------- Post added at 09:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:32 AM ---------- So you all clean the outside of your car, but what about the underneath.. :) Nice bit of dark rain shot ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RowanVW 0 Posted July 25, 2011 Nice thread, loving the mot fail list then that you managed to pass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted July 26, 2011 I used to be "scared" of MOT's but to be honest, its only a list of things to do.. Generally they are not that hard... Although next year I have the sills to do, thats going to hurt my wallet!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted July 28, 2011 So i've begun work on my rear spoiler as the paint had faded... It went horibly wrong as I dropped it when the laquer was soft, then tried to fix it without letting it dry!! I'm gonna sand it all down and start again this evening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RowanVW 0 Posted July 28, 2011 Nightmare, I hate it when that happens, wet laquer won't sand lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted August 9, 2011 MY mate is sorting the paint out on the rear spoiler for me now :) Now I just have to fix my bonnet release which has decided to snap on me :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted August 12, 2011 Cheeky lil photos ;) s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted August 12, 2011 Looking fab mate, I'm glad you changed those lights, the ones you had on there before where horrid! Soooooo... wheres the turbo going? :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted August 12, 2011 God yeah I agree... didn't like those inpros at all!!! Turbo? LOL I think its not worth turboing the BF for the money spent I could 1.8T it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neobadness 0 Posted June 13, 2012 God yeah I agree... didn't like those inpros at all!!! Turbo? LOL I think its not worth turboing the ABF for the money spent I could 1.8T it!!! 20vT is a poor mans 16vT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
