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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: funkaholik on December 14, 2011, 11:24:22 pm

Title: Engine is finally IN!!
Post by: funkaholik on December 14, 2011, 11:24:22 pm
Finally.  After many months of cleaning, machining, ordering parts, getting wrong parts, sending parts back and getting right parts, delays, excuses, acts of God, etc. etc., this engine is coming together nicely.
Here are some specs:

1.6 TD
Bored .5 over
New KS pistons
New head with port work
Metal headgasket
Lightened intermediate shaft
ARP rod & head bolts
Performance Diesel pump & injectors
Rebuilt K24 with Dieselicious kit
Adjustable boost controller
Overboost valve delete
Techtonics windage tray & oil pan
Pretty red paint
Polished G60 cover
Blah, blah, blah, etc., etc...

Trans is getting a .71 5th gear and a Peloquin.

Many thanks to this forum's members for all the advice, inspiration, and proper parts!  Even though it's not quite finished, I just had to share some pics:

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m197/funkaholik/BioJetta%20GTD/NewTDside.jpg)

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m197/funkaholik/BioJetta%20GTD/NewTDfront.jpg)

Still have some parts left to bolt on, plus I need to figure out intercooler plumbing for my A/C MK2 Jetta.  Not a lot of room up front with the condenser there.  Anyone done this already that can give me advice & pics?

Here is the recipient:

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m197/funkaholik/BioJetta%20GTD/Jettalowered.jpg)

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m197/funkaholik/BioJetta%20GTD/GTDemblem.jpg)

I am so glad this is finally coming together.  Once the new engine & trans are in, she will hopefully live up to her trunk badge.  The current engine is a worn-out, oil-dripping, blue-smoke-belching, gutless little beast that somehow just keeps starting up and running. Don't know how much longer that's going to keep happening.

That's why I got the car so cheap, though.   ;)



Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: RadoTD on December 15, 2011, 12:35:23 am
Oh daaamn, that's a nice looking engine! Very good work, get it on the road, blowing coal NOW! ;D
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: rabbid79 on December 15, 2011, 05:17:51 am
Beautiful :)
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: theman53 on December 15, 2011, 05:42:02 am
Same build as my car except I didn't do the peloquin diff just the 80% kit, I had a good turbo not rebuilt, and I painted mine Orange instead of red. Yours looks better than mine.
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: dankcorey22 on December 15, 2011, 07:09:27 am
awesome build! Very perdy  ;)
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: ktzdsl on December 15, 2011, 07:22:37 am
Outstanding build. Way beyond me. What transmission code do you have for your GTD to be?
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: Jory on December 15, 2011, 12:02:11 pm
Is that a TopLine head or one of Prothe's?

Looks good
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: gnavs on December 15, 2011, 12:32:35 pm
god that's sexy
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: monomer on December 15, 2011, 03:22:16 pm
Oh my GODDDD


I was going to leave my frankenmotor build dirty, but DAMN!


Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: Alcaid on December 16, 2011, 12:12:56 am
Eye candy!!!

Did you also change the intermediate shaft bearings? If yes, was it hone/ream to fit or plug & play?
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: DieselBalz on December 16, 2011, 04:21:26 pm
That is one purdy engine. Lovin the GTD badge tucked under the spoiler. The G60 Valve cover looks sooo good polished. That is where I went with mine. But thats the ONLY thing shiny under the hood.  :D

im·mac·u·late/iˈmakyəlit/

Adjective:   

    Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
    Free from flaws or mistakes; perfect.
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: shwak23 on December 16, 2011, 05:16:09 pm
What is the hole on the front of the valve cover for?
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: funkaholik on December 16, 2011, 06:27:42 pm
Thanks for all the compliments!  It has been a long, slow road getting it to where it is now.  I'm sure most of you can relate - everything ends up taking twice as long and costing twice as much as you planned. 

Unlike some of you amazing diesel wizards out there, most of the dirty work on this project has been done by a shop, and not by me.  Quite frankly, I don't have the equipment, time, or mad skills necessary  to make sure that this engine turns out perfect.  My hat is off to those of you that have done it all yourself, even if every part isn't polished or powdercoated.  I AM doing all the work that's in my ability, though.  Just finished putting on all 4 coilovers, and replacing all the bushings and ball joints. 

Answers to a few questions:

The trans is an AOP.  I'm replacing the .75 5th gear with a .71 while it's out for rebuilding and LSD install.

The new head is from Brazil.  My machinist sent the first one back, said it was crap.  Second one was much better.  He did a proper valve job, a good amount of port work, and installed the Dr. Diesel cam.

IM shaft bearings were replaced.  Not sure what the method was, but I trust Matt did it right.

The small hole in the front of the valve cover is a drain hole in case you are uncoordinated and spill a bunch of oil in the recess around the cap while filling it up.

For reference, here is what the engine that's in there now looked like when I got the car.  It was originally an 8V gasser automatic.  Previous owner paid $4500 for a shop to do a diesel and 5 speed swap (I have the receipt!) in Nov. 2007, and this is what he got.  Wires everywhere, coil and computer still there, leaking and burning oil. I bought it 3 years later for $1950. I especially like that someone repeatedly used a prybar on the radiator support to tighten the alternator.

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m197/funkaholik/BioJetta%20GTD/engine5.jpg)

And, since you all liked it, some more eye candy...

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m197/funkaholik/BioJetta%20GTD/NewTDback.jpg)

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m197/funkaholik/BioJetta%20GTD/NewTDangle.jpg)

Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: monomer on December 16, 2011, 11:39:42 pm
Is there a part number for that timing cover backplate?
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: funkaholik on December 17, 2011, 12:18:57 pm
Timing cover backplate - I will check for a part #.  I got it used, then stripped and powdercoated it.
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: baldone on December 20, 2011, 08:54:11 am
nice work! ;)
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: BigVWman on December 21, 2011, 11:12:39 am
Diesel porn at its finest!!
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: funkaholik on March 08, 2012, 05:46:22 pm
Update: Engine is done & ready to go in.  Trans is rebuilt with Peloquin and .71 5th gear swap.

Spent Saturday morning degreasing & powerwashing the engine compartment. After much debate, I decided to scrap the non-working R12 A/C system.  Finally sorted out the alternator bracketry necessary for a clean A/C delete. Engine and trans should be in this week.

Once the downpipe is back from ceramic coating, it gets bolted on and fired up!

Transmission:
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m197/funkaholik/BioJetta%20GTD/trans.jpg)

No Face:
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m197/funkaholik/BioJetta%20GTD/nofrontend.jpg)
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on March 08, 2012, 07:26:28 pm
nice car.. i seem to notice alot more nice mk2 jettas on the forum lately..
Title: Re: New engine almost ready to go in...
Post by: funkaholik on March 09, 2012, 12:23:32 pm
By the way, has anyone else used the metal "polish" Calyx before?  It goes on with a toothbrush and works into the metal surface.  I used it on the transmission case above and it went from that old splotchy aluminum to the uniform darker grey that you see in the pic. I also used it on my TD intake and exhaust manifolds.  Supposedly it cures with heat and can be used on any bare metal. Just wondering if anyone has some long-term experience with it and if it stays looking this nice for a while.

Here are before and after shots of my brother's 69 Camaro headers I just did:

Nasty:
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m197/funkaholik/Camaro/Lisas%20Z28/headersrusty.jpg)

I bead blasted them, after which they looked OK, but not beautiful.  Then spent about 2 hours applying the Calyx:
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m197/funkaholik/Camaro/Lisas%20Z28/headerscalyx.jpg)

The difference is amazing. So far I'm really impressed with this stuff. I just hope they stay looking this good...
Title: Engine is IN!!
Post by: funkaholik on March 24, 2012, 12:20:14 am
New engine and trans are finally in!  After many months of work, she finally fired up.  Nailing hard, shut down right away and checked injectors: 2 are leaking bad.  Followed Giles' advice and repeatedly pop tested to clear possible dirt, but to no avail.  Got them to a local diesel guy to take them apart and get them fixed (not in my skillset).  Hopefully ready for action this Monday...

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m197/funkaholik/BioJetta%20GTD/photo.jpg)
Title: Re: Engine is finally IN!!
Post by: DieselBalz on March 26, 2012, 07:03:44 am
Looks really clean. Nicely done sir.
Title: Re: Engine is finally IN!!
Post by: gnavs on March 26, 2012, 10:36:26 am
I noticed in the very first picture that you have the old style crank pulley with the notch.  Maybe I can't see it because of hte bolt but you did upgrade to the TDI style sprocket, right?
That metal polish looks like it works great.  I'll have to hit my transmission with that stuff at some point.  Wonder how long it lasts...
Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Engine is finally IN!!
Post by: funkaholik on April 02, 2012, 11:45:23 pm
I am running an old-school v-belt on the alternator (this is a 1.6TD).  If I'm correct, the TDI sprocket is for a serpentine setup, right?
Title: Re: Engine is finally IN!!
Post by: chrisg on April 03, 2012, 05:30:42 am
the TDI sprocket runs the timing belt, then a serp OR a v-belt pully bolts to it. you can put a tdi sprocket on your car and still run v-belts
Title: Re: Engine is finally IN!!
Post by: funkaholik on April 04, 2012, 12:24:39 am
Got it.  I did not upgrade to the TDI style sprocket.  Still running the stock 1.6 TD part.