Believe it or not, I sold my 16v GTi to a fellow who wanted a track car. The car sold as "non-running" although he got it running and proceeded to wear me out playing 20-questions. I heard "it needs injectors - I diagnosed it" and "it needs a coil - I diagnosed it" only to have the car start running again and disproving the diagnosis. As a result, the car is for sale AGAIN - I'm done with it and moving into "gasp" Mk4 VWs b/c I want/need a nice, quiet, comfortable car - in other words, getting old sucks.
I'm still racing a 16v - in fact, we have a 2-car team of the world's most uncompetitive ITA cars ever produced. If we get up the energy, we'll try petitioning them into ITB where they belong instead of racing with Pinatas. Chad - you sound like me. Boatloads of parts sitting patiently, waiting for attention. I keep finding treasure troves of crap that I've had stored away - amazing the junk I've collected... Matthew >________________________________ >From: Chad Rebuck <[email protected]> >To: a2-16v <[email protected]> >Sent: Monday, May 2, 2011 10:31 PM >Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] rebuilding my 16v engine > >My car has been sitting for much of the past few years. I keep the >battery charged and start the car now and then, but this weekend I >decided to clear garage space to pull the engine. I've had all these >parts on the shelf since 2007: > >je pistons with side and top coating 83mm 9:1 >scat rods >new German pump, windage tray and baffle kit >arp bolts (main caps) >main bearings >engine gasket set (short block only) >water pump with housing >rod bearings >tensioner >intermediate shaft bearing >timing belt >freeze plugs >oil galley plugs >thermostat (stock temp) > >I just need to disconnect the exhaust and shift linkage then I'm ready >to lift it out. Hopefully I can keep on track and make a little >progress each week. > >Anyone else working on a 16v? > >I have some tt 16v street cams I used to run when my car was not >turbo'd. I haven't checked ebay or vwvortex for the going rate, but >make me an offer if you are interested. My estimate is ~15 for >shipping in the US so make an offer including the shipping. >_______________________________________________ >a2-16v-list mailing list >[email protected] >http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >For list archives, see listinfo link above. > > >
