1.9TD Coupe Project

[zagarus]

Fuel pump and injectors sent to Giles. Now to wait and see what actually was wrong.

This is how things have been for me between my Jetta and my Sti:

[theman53]

I understand completely. You have been down longer than me IIRC. My cylinder head is going to have its birthday at the machine shop next month. That is all I am waiting on. Looks like you will be up an running soon.

[zagarus]

here's hoping! Goal is to have it for our annual Spring Unsprung Cruise here in the Lower Mainland.  I have about one month to get this car finished and broken in enough to drive the Coquihalla Highway.  There is light at the end of the tunnel.

[zagarus]

Fuel pump had to be completely rebuilt as it was gunked up down in the transfer pump  .  But now the pump is cleaned, back together, built for 25-30psi and all injectors are clean as well.  She will drive this weekend

[akrallysport]

This is how things have been for me between my Jetta and my Sti:

Why does this sound familiar? Right... my Subie threw a tantrum when I bought my mk1 project. Glad to hear you're nearing completion!

[zagarus]

Well the car finally drives, albeit vibrates my teeth out but I still love it.  Have one leaky injector, either its the return lines (which i've replaced) or the injector body needs to be re-torqued.

Everything seems to be order at the moment, but I do have a considerable amount of clutch slip.  Which is odd because I have a brand new centerforce PP and clutch (upgraded PP too). It never did this before as I did use this clutch for the last  4000km of driving.  Either it's getting contaminated somehow or whatever Giles did to my pump it increased the torque to an astronomical level .

At this point I can only drive around at %50 throttle without glazing my clutch to kingdom come :/

Any one have any suggestions for a stronger clutch kit for the O2O tranny?

PS I'm bringing the car down to the Coast tomorrow, should be a fun highway drive!  Will post pics as soon as I sort out the leaks and clean the car up a bit

ttyl

[CrazyAndy]

AWESOME!   Great to hear she's finally on the way to getting done again.  Hopefully you just need to torque that injector down and check timing before the car tries to rattle the bolts loose.  As far as the clutch, Spec Clutch does kits that go up to 460 Ft-Lbs on their stage 5 (racing obviously, but shows that they have good selection).

[8v-of-fury]

Clutch that will hold 450+ but a trans that won't hold 250+ haha.

They do have superior selection though, you are right. I will probably look at one before I go 02A.

[CrazyAndy]

Clutch that will hold 450+ but a trans that won't hold 250+ haha.

They do have superior selection though, you are right. I will probably look at one before I go 02A.

Always make your connection points stronger than the things they connect.

[zagarus]

with this clutch slip I can't even hit above 18psi!  I will say this, the power comes on HARD.

I may have to get my O2A rebuilt and with an LSD as this rate.  But that will have to be for next year.

My two kids finally meet

[zagarus]

Had a chance to take her for a cruise. A little diesel still leaking from injector, a bit of coolant from the return nipple on the top (need a new plug)and a bit of oil from my catch can. Other then that she's driving great! Oh and minus the slipping clutch, which i've come to terms with for the time being, guess i'll have to settle with 15psi and going easy on the pedal lol.

[CrazyAndy]

Saved to wallpaper folder.  Nice to see her back again.

[theman53]

That white is so clean. I normally don't go for white, but I really like yours, and the old one. Stay away from that intersection and old ladies.

[zagarus]

Haha noted! It was great crusing around downtown. The echo off the buildings, the whistle. It was unbelieveable it had me grinning from cheek to cheek the entire time It really is a great cruising car and equally fun on the highway. Never have to downshift to pass people.  The local Dubberz Spring Unsprung cruise is this sunday so I will be sure to post up a few pictures from the day. Should be well over 150 cars turning out for it.

Thanks for everyone's support, glad to have her back.

[zagarus]

Pretty sure I broke another Pressure plate...


Oh well! On with a few pictures from this weekends Spring Unsprung cruise in Vancouver!  Had a great day 





Looks like it's time to crack out the o2a.