Author Topic: Norwegian cab project (1.6 TD) (Read 5182 times)

DrLaban · « **on:** May 06, 2006, 05:23:52 pm »

Hi folks,

I just found this forum when I was searching for information regarding dieseltuning.

The last 1.5 years I have been working on a Golf Cab project and recently I bought an rebuildt 1.6TD engine.
I am going to install the engine the next weeks si I wanted to share this with you guys

The car looked like this when I bought it..

Today it looks like this..

Here`s the engine before I started to strip it for paint and shine..

In progress..

Today I started installing this, AirRide suspension

I am not satisfied with the height in front so I am going to modify the airride for additional 40mm drop.

I´ll keep you updated regarding the enginebuild

You can follow the complete project @ VORTEX --> http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2559439

malone · « **Reply #1 on:** May 06, 2006, 05:45:45 pm »

That's a fine looking cabby you got there

I like the detailed pics you posted in vwvortex.

DrLaban · « **Reply #2 on:** May 06, 2006, 05:53:10 pm »

Thanks!

I`ll try to keep this thread engine-related, so all other updates will be posted in the VORTEX-thread .

mk1vdub · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2006, 05:57:11 pm »

:shock: woah, looks superb and pretty different too

:mrgreen: look forward to the updates!

DrLaban · « **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2006, 12:40:25 am »

Quote from: mk1vdub

:shock: woah, looks superb and pretty different too :mrgreen: look forward to the updates!

I wanted to make it odd and special. Not just a car that dissapeard in the crowed

Thats also the reason wanted a turbodiesel. "Everybody" else uses 1.8T 20V, G60, VR6 etc.

There`s been done ALOT of modifications to the car.
Also check the old VORTEX-thread for more detailes regarding this.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1577969

The BIGGEST modification is the removable roller-bar

Maarten · « **Reply #5 on:** May 07, 2006, 04:40:05 am »

[quote="DrLabanThats also the reason wanted a turbodiesel. "Everybody" else uses 1.8T 20V, G60, VR6 etc.

The BIGGEST modification is the removable roller-bar

[/quote]

That was my idea too... I just picked up a diesel cabby :lol:

that rollbar removed is very cool, so are the fitipaldis and.. and.....

HP · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2006, 05:39:33 pm »

Massive project you got there! Great and KL-EEN car, pretty German-style. Quite big rims, but that's fine.
I just think that the suspension is a bit exaggeratedly low. Won't the tyres rub when you steer?
Don't like the mirror setup..

Quote from: DrLaban

I wanted to make it odd and special. Not just a car that dissapeard in the crowed
Thats also the reason wanted a turbodiesel.

DrLaban · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2006, 03:14:42 pm »

Todays update

I finished "tearing up" my dieselengine =)

Now it is ready for some cleaning and paint. (Sorry for some out of focus pictures)

This is the plans for the engine
- Beige engine bay
- Completly black engine
- Kl-een`ing of the engine bay
- Install a hidden InterCooler (in front of the radiator)
- Hide all cables etc.

DrLaban · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2006, 03:15:07 pm »

Painting the engine

Well, todays task was to paint the engine.

After some good cleaning the engine was ready for some black paint

And the result when I left the garage tonight.. back in black

DrLaban · « **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2006, 03:15:44 pm »

Update...
Yesterday I sandblasted and painted all the small engineparts and the engine mounts.

I will continue working with the engine tomorrow.

DrLaban · « **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2006, 03:16:07 pm »

Todays update..

It starts to look like an engine again

Now I only have the dieselpump and the waterpump left to paint.
I am not sure if I am going to paint the dieselpump all black, or keep it as it is with some black details.

d-uber · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2006, 11:49:01 am »

Wish i owned a cabby now :cry: good work, keep us all posted :wink:

DrLaban · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2006, 01:17:35 am »

A little "non-engine" update..

Modifying the strut towers
Tonight I started to modify the strut towers.

First I cut 20mm of the old tower. I used a DREMEL tool for best control

Then I cut the new towers. I cut them 50mm and that gave me 30mm extra drop

After some adjustments it was ready for welding. I am doing this tomorrow.
So stay tuned folks