Yes indeed. that is the Vortex. As Vortex naive as I am, I once joined in on a conversation discussing the topic of installing an LSD. I chimed in on my experience with the Peloquin and the Quaife. But their responses were incoherent and their fury was heaped upon me almost immediately--It was then I realized these kids were not talking about installing a limited slip differential, their discussion revolved about the installation of Lamborghini Style Doors (LSD).
-Les -----Original Message----- >From: Matthew Yip <[email protected]> >Sent: May 4, 2011 4:40 PM >To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list <[email protected]> >Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] rebuilding my 16v engine > >Ah, yes, VW Poortex where everyone is an "expert" and unless you say "Dude" >every other word, your credibility carries no merit. I think virtually every >thread I participated in on Whoretex ended with me being the bad guy b/c I'm >not 17 yrs old and therefore not knowledgeable about how to make a Mk2 >handle. More amusing are the "kids" who firmly believe that the way to make a >Mk2 fast and handle well is to add a VR6 and then toss money at the car. I >wish they'd just toss money at me... > >Matthew > > > > >>________________________________ >>From: Les Noriel <[email protected]> >>To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list <[email protected]>; >>Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list <[email protected]> >>Sent: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 7:12 PM >>Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] rebuilding my 16v engine >> >> >>Matthew, >>I think I saw one of your old Vortex posts regarding the North Viking Brake >>cooling ducts. Although these are no longer made---I had a box sitting on my >>shelf for the past 15 years. So I finally opened it up and installed it on my >>Golf this past weekend. It's much simpler to install when there is no engine >>in the bay. ;) >> >>Don't know how much of an improvement it will be but it does look kinda cool >>on the big bumpers. >> >> >>-Les >> >>-----Original Message----- >>>From: Matthew Yip <[email protected]> >>>Sent: May 4, 2011 4:06 PM >>>To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list <[email protected]> >>>Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] rebuilding my 16v engine >>> >>>You're doing better than me - I'm starting to suffer from CRS. Who are you >>>people again? >>> >>>- Matthew - >>> >>>On May 4, 2011, at 14:09, Chad Rebuck <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Oh yea, its all coming back to me now.... >>>> >>>> On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 1:04 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> Chad >>>>> you may know this already. The 5th gear on the close ratios had a notch >>>>> machined into it. Unlike the 5th gears on other 020s. The mkiii trannies >>>>> also has this notch. If your 5th gear is from a mkiii tranny you are >>>>> good. if it comes from another 020 that was not originally from a GTi >>>>> then you'll have some machining to look forward to. >>>>> >>>>> Les >>>>> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: Chad Rebuck <[email protected]> >>>>> Sender: [email protected] >>>>> Date: Wed, 4 May 2011 00:49:52 >>>>> To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list<[email protected]> >>>>> Reply-To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list <[email protected]> >>>>> Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] rebuilding my 16v engine >>>>> >>>>> Les, >>>>> >>>>> I too have a new peloquin diff still in the box that I purchased in >>>>> 2007 I think. I also managed to get a transmission with taller gears >>>>> many years ago for almost nothing but I really don't even remember >>>>> what 5th gear was in it. I took it apart with some homemade tools >>>>> years ago and removed the gears. I was thinking about opening up my >>>>> working stock 2.0 16v transmission and putting the taller 5th gear on >>>>> it along with the peloquin diff. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 12:02 AM, Les Noriel <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> Sad to hear you sold the GTi. But it sounds like your still trailering >>>>>> the General around the race circuit. In similar fashion-Other >>>>>> automobiles have replaced my VWs as daily drivers. I remember the >>>>>> frustration of my carpool when it was my turn to drive. cramming people >>>>>> into a 2 door hatchback is not ideal. Nor do Sport suspensions in the >>>>>> carpool lane! >>>>>> >>>>>> Regarding parts in the garage-I recently pulled out a Peloquin LSD off >>>>>> the shelf in my garage. It was still in the box. The UPS tag on the >>>>>> outside indicates it was delivered to my doorstep in 2003. I opened it >>>>>> up and discovered that it has the bolt kit which I understand is now >>>>>> sold separately. >>>>>> So I'm now coordinating the refurbishment of an 020 and installation of >>>>>> the LSD >>>>>> >>>>>> I took the advice of the 16V list and searched for a MKIII CHE >>>>>> transmission for over a year. Every salvage yard is full of MKIII cars >>>>>> with no trannies. Apparently everybody else also took your advice. >>>>>> >>>>>> So I eventually picked up a close ratio ACH. Because of the expanse of >>>>>> freeways here in SoCal I'm looking for a taller .80 or .71 5th gear >>>>>> Projects are time and money so This isn't going to be done anytime soon. >>>>>> So I'll plug away at other tasks until the tranny is ready to install >>>>>> >>>>>> Les >>>>>> Project Golf GL 16v >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPod >>>>>> >>>>>> On May 3, 2011, at 7:51 PM, Matthew Yip <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> 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. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> a2-16v-list mailing list >>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>> http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>>>>>> For list archives, see listinfo link above. >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> a2-16v-list mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>>>>> For list archives, see listinfo link above. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> a2-16v-list mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>>>> For list archives, see listinfo link above. >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> a2-16v-list mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>>>> For list archives, see listinfo link above. >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> a2-16v-list mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>>> For list archives, see listinfo link above. >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>a2-16v-list mailing list >>>[email protected] >>>http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>>For list archives, see listinfo link above. >> >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>a2-16v-list mailing list >>[email protected] >>http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>For list archives, see listinfo link above. >> >> >> >_______________________________________________ >a2-16v-list mailing list >[email protected] >http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >For list archives, see listinfo link above.
