Author Topic: mk1 diesel handles like a GTI (Read 3496 times)

silvertdi · « **on:** October 21, 2007, 02:52:47 pm »

My ball joints were going bad, so I took the time to order some new control arms, bushings, ball joints, GTI swaybar, etc. I just got it all together and took it for a spin. WOW, what an improvement. I'm not sure what made the biggest difference, but she feels good. During the instalation, I had to move the brake lines and fuel lines. Brake lines were no big deal. Moved them about a half inch. The fuel lines, though, were a PITA. It looks OK, but the fuel lines rub on the sway bar. I put some silicone hose on the swaybar to prevent abrasion, but I was wondering if anyone has swithed the metal lines out with plastic lines. Like the one that goes from the fuel filter to the IP. Anybody do this?

Quantum TD · « **Reply #1 on:** November 13, 2007, 11:29:41 pm »

I personally haven't gone to all rubber, but I wanted to put on a front sway bar. I looked at it and gave up (actually, I sold it). If you figure out a solution, please post it here.

silvertdi · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2007, 08:05:15 am »

Will do.

Black Smokin' Diesel · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2007, 12:39:36 pm »

MK2 have full rubber lines from the tank to the injection pump and a platic tank. I don't understand why automakers still use metal fuel tanks and fuel lines.