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Re: fairy tale
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:03 pm
by BIGJOHN
Jeroenvgfn wrote:Update,
Replacing original fuel pump with a CIS version as this system works with higher pressure instead low pressure injectors.
wire harness from donor car was , as you can guess fkd up --that why its called a fairy tale-- again dissapointment.
I kissed that dead chassis many times but it did not wake up
Preparing a new connector cable and we should be able to finish installation next weekend.
then only few steps away from testing pressures on the fuel system.
Next time I know for sure I am picking the correct time period donor and base instead of upgrading and downgrading complete cars.
How do you say that again???
I don't think I heard you right!!!
Re: fairy tale
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:17 pm
by Jeroenvgfn
John,
The Turbosystem and the donorcar are both 1980-1985 era with the mechanical high pressure injection called CIS.
My Cabriolet is a 1991 and already new type everything , like fuel rail with injectors etc etc.
So in ways I am actually downgrading my car to become time correct
Sometimes I wished I bought a complete programmable standalone system but I am going for the nostalgic looks and drive.
Do you hear me now
Re: fairy tale
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:21 pm
by BIGJOHN
Are you going to make your own wiring harness?
Re: fairy tale
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 5:12 pm
by Jeroenvgfn
BIGJOHN wrote:Are you going to make your own wiring harness?
I am going to make a connector cable factory look from "new to "old"
The motor wire harness from the "old" engine was -lucky me- plug n play to the fuse panel.
Re: fairy tale
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:09 pm
by Jeroenvgfn
Preparing the car for its journey to the exhaust wizard
He is going to fit a new downpipe to tail and fitting the Turbosmart wastegate as this has different flanges that the original.
after that I should be ready for the first time startup
Re: fairy tale
Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 6:33 am
by kingforward
J, any news on starting her up since last year?
Re: fairy tale
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 7:16 am
by Jeroenvgfn
Yep , its running and driving.
Only issues with boost, cannot drive full throttle as it starts to stutter and clutch is though new having problems with the torque.
Re: fairy tale
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 4:55 pm
by Jeroenvgfn
Yesterday , the car was parked again.
Oil was draining out of the intercooler
I decided to look for the ultra rare non AC version intercooler which is front mount instead low mount.
and found one !!! speaking of luck
and it is shipping as we speak
The one I have now
Re: fairy tale
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:01 am
by gils4sea
What's the source of the oil? Location and orientation of the intercooler may not be a factor.
Re: fairy tale
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 7:38 am
by Jeroenvgfn
The reason for this trouble is probably because I included the carterventilation on top of the valve cover to the vacuum system en this is good with natural aspirated engines but when you put pressure on the ventilation the oil return gets clogged and therefore pushed out at turbo inlet and in my case I think also crankcase seal through to the clutch.
When I start working on the clutch I can convince myself I am Mega stupid
Untill then I ignore my mistake
The non A/C intercooler is almost as rare as the 100+ intake so I needed to score anyhow
Re: fairy tale
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 5:54 pm
by Jeroenvgfn
Meantime, lots happened again.
The engine has been out and back in twice.
Turbo was rebuild again due to an accident with exhaust gas temperature feeler ,
Turbo vanes do not like them aparently
Upgraded EMS to the digifant G60 and actualy driven the car this summer for about 1000 miles.
Next year , improvement of installment , polishing and detailing engine and parts
Pushing up Psi to the desired 15 as this is the end of the gauge
Then visit a dyno and register actual horsepower.
Then off to project 2 "The Callaway VW Golf GTI mk2"
Re: fairy tale
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:51 pm
by BIGJOHN
Bring it over when you're done I'd like to see it!
Re: fairy tale
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2016 5:15 am
by Jeroenvgfn
Once its al set and tuned , you should take your rowing boat and cross the pond.
I will definitely come over to look at your amazing car collection