Author Topic: Jetta project 200 (Read 132251 times)

DYNOMAX · « **Reply #210 on:** March 21, 2009, 09:38:11 pm »

What is so special about the 02A gearbox?

Maybe i have found a complete Passat 1.9TD engine-gearbox with the wiregearbox.

subsonic · « **Reply #211 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:28:44 am »

The 02A is a stronger gearbox than the 020. It will support larger power and torque. It also allows you to use a larger and stronger pressure plate / clutch combination. The 020 is a good transmission but has some faults that need to be corrected for power use. If you look up the phrase "self machining" it will describe it. There are some more differences that others will describe I am sure.

DYNOMAX · « **Reply #212 on:** March 22, 2009, 09:15:49 am »

Quote from: "subsonic"

The 02A is a stronger gearbox than the 020. It will support larger power and torque. It also allows you to use a larger and stronger pressure plate / clutch combination. The 020 is a good transmission but has some faults that need to be corrected for power use. If you look up the phrase "self machining" it will describe it. There are some more differences that others will describe I am sure.

Okey sounds great.

Will the gearbox fit the older mk1 golf caddy jettas ?
The gearbox looks to be a little bit wider.

MJF · « **Reply #213 on:** March 22, 2009, 10:01:52 am »

Quote from: "DYNOMAX"

Okey sounds great.

Will the gearbox fit the older mk1 golf caddy jettas ?
The gearbox looks to be a little bit wider.

You will have to make it fit. You need to make your own brackets and driveshafts for example.

TurboJ · « **Reply #214 on:** March 22, 2009, 02:12:42 pm »

Hey, nice to have some positive feedback again!
I've really been busting my back with the car lately, so it's great to see you guys are interested on the project!

Still a few steps from the paint shop, but it's getting there...
One good thing about deadlines is that I know when I get to ease off a little.
It's surreal how the Jetta has taken hold of my days, but it'll all be worth it once I get it up and running ( I hope ).

Dirtrag2: A year to do a full-scale performance project isn't bad really.
Mine has taken me 8 months to this day, and it'll take two more at least to get in finished. And I have worked on the car every single week of the 8 month, if not exactly every day.

DYNOMAX: The 02A gearbox is actually shorter in width than the 020. Only the driveshaft flanges are a little wider apart. So, size-wise it fits the Mk1 Golf/Jetta even better than the 020, but you need different driveshafts.

A couple of questions about my brakes and clutch hydraulics, If you guys can help me here:

-My brake calipers have just been sand blasted, but unfortunately the slide 'bolts' (I don't know the English word) got detached and so sand was able to enter the slide holes. Now the smooth-machined mating surfaces are somewhat rough to the touch and the walls on the holes also.
It's not bad, but it's noticeable. Will good grease make them work, or should I get replacement calipers / slide bridges (whatever that is in English...)

-When fitting the clutch master cylinder, does it matter which way round I fit it? Like, does it affect bleeding of the system if it sits the wrong way round. Should the pipe connector face up or down?

Yeah, stupid I guess, but I can't know everything... :oops:

ryanp · « **Reply #215 on:** March 22, 2009, 04:59:09 pm »

clutch faces upwards, doubt it matters.

The calipers are not expensive brand new (might be 80euro a pair?) so i wouldn't waste my time, the play can be noticable on just used calipers so these 'may' have gone too far. the slider pins wear slower than the softer cast iron usually making the caliper 'baggy' and loose

TurboJ · « **Reply #216 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:03:42 pm »

I have G60 brakes, so the calipers are Girling 54.

I doubt you can find new ones for that kind of money.

But if you can, please let me know where! I would buy a set in a heart beat.

ryanp · « **Reply #217 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:10:10 pm »

I'll check on another forum, a guy on there has the same calipers and having a simialar problem as you and was only quoted what i said, I'll see! lol

http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=187149

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okron1k · « **Reply #218 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:55:18 pm »

:O

where can i get one of those center consoles???

TurboJ · « **Reply #219 on:** March 22, 2009, 06:19:11 pm »

eBay

They're an OE Volkswagen accessory, but today ofcourse they're all used and old.

smoken u · « **Reply #220 on:** March 23, 2009, 07:37:42 pm »

wow what a project but the end product is definantly going to be worth it, looks likek its definantly going to be putting dowm some good hp and tq numbers, adn the fact that pretty well no detail has been missed is awesome

well done.

RabbitJockey · « **Reply #221 on:** March 23, 2009, 08:08:11 pm »

i am think that with this build... you should be able to far exceed 200hp

smoken u · « **Reply #222 on:** March 23, 2009, 08:52:09 pm »

you gotta post some dyno numbers on here when done, i think we'd all like to see them

TurboJ · « **Reply #223 on:** March 24, 2009, 06:31:35 pm »

I will post up my dyno results when I have them for sure!
My goal is to take the car to a dyno late May. We'll see about that..

About power - I also think over 200 hp would be relatively easy to achieve.
However, I won't set it up to run at 230 hp, but keep it at around 200 instead. We'll see on the dyno how much power the engine pushes when not stressed to the limit, and just keep it there for time being. No unnecessery risks the first time round!
When I get some custom con-rods, then I'll turn the screw up... :twisted:

subsonic · « **Reply #224 on:** March 24, 2009, 07:47:49 pm »

How many km's are you planning on putting on the engine to let it break in before you start to increase the boost and fuel?