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General Information => Upgrades (non engine related ) => Topic started by: silvertdi on October 21, 2007, 02:52:47 pm

Title: mk1 diesel handles like a GTI
Post by: 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?  :D

Title: mk1 diesel handles like a GTI
Post by: Quantum TD 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.

Title: mk1 diesel handles like a GTI
Post by: silvertdi on November 17, 2007, 08:05:15 am

Will do.

Title: mk1 diesel handles like a GTI
Post by: Black Smokin' Diesel 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.