Mk2 golf vr6 turbo build

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  1. Vinnie

    Vinnie Paid Member Paid Member

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    [​IMG] So here is my 1990 mk2 golf gti 8v that I am about to rebuild and make it a vr6t with a bit of luck and guidance fingers crossed
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    Vinnie Paid Member Paid Member

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    [​IMG]
     
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    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    Good luck with it, look forward to some updates
     
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    Vinnie Paid Member Paid Member

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    think i caught it in time
    [​IMG]*edit* NOPE!
     
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    Vinnie Paid Member Paid Member

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    thanks fella
     
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    [​IMG]
    engine out doors and boot off now making the rotisserie
     
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    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    Going for a full restoration or just clean up and engine swap?


    *edit* that explains it!
     
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    Cool project.
     
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    Vinnie Paid Member Paid Member

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    Full resto as long as I don’t go broke
     
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    Vinnie Paid Member Paid Member

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    With a big vr6 turbo just to help it down the road
     
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    Vinnie Paid Member Paid Member

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    Thanks
     
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    Nice [8D]
     
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    Vinnie Paid Member Paid Member

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    had a few hours tonight never knew they used no nails to fit body kits [8-}][8-}][8-}]
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    [​IMG]rotisserie few scaffold poles
     
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    Vinnie Paid Member Paid Member

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    little bit more done. the only problem is the more i remove the more rust and holes :cry: in it now so no going back i guess[:D][​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    Vinnie Paid Member Paid Member

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    best go visit vw heritage
     
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    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    I think so! They’ve repaired it and it’s rusted before the rest of the car!
     
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    there should be a thread on Retro Rides on this car, used to belong to a guy in Bristol
     
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    Vinnie Paid Member Paid Member

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    Yer it is I brought it last year
    Nothing bad I hope apart from the rust
     
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    Anyone know if nitromors takes the stuff off the bottom
     
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    Grinder and a wire wheel is your best bet
     
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