pjwpjw Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Im a bit late creating this thread, its been on RetroRides for a while. So ill throw all the pictures on here and then continue to log progress. Up to date as of today. If a mod could move to Project Cars I would be appreciative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjwpjw Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 So to add some text to the wall of pics. Everything interior wise is stripped and Im using OMP Lupo frames (which are a **** fit) and harnesses. Goal is to be as light as possible. AUQ engine and 6 speed box turned up yesterday although the 6 speed will be getting sold - I think im going ASD mk3 diesel box. Staying on OEM management, debating what loom to use where. Im presuming its easier to pull the entire lupo loom out the bay, fit the 1.8t ECU and engine loom, then splice into the interior loom? Just picked up the Golf drivers side engine mount bracket which is part number 8N0 802 068A for future reference, £24 from VW. Ive just pulled all the PCV shite off the engine, along with aircon etc. Hoping to use Lupo PS pump. Ill post pics up once its degreased and cleaned. All this will be done at home in a garage with lots of tabs and tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 (edited) On my 1.8t conversion, my pal just re-pinned gti wires into 1.8t ecu - no need for removing interior looms nor splicing! 80% of the wires matched up anyway from 1.8t to Lupo which was handy! Edited June 10, 2017 by GregGLupo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjwpjw Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 This is great information, I think thats dependent on whether the lupo is canbus, what original engine code etc. Im hoping it will be that simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjwpjw Posted July 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Been a while since an update so heres the bullet points: Parts bought: Service kit - belts / tensioner / thermostat / filters Release bearing Hylomar blue Tonnes of degreaser VRS loom Engine mounts ECU @ stage 1 remap Work done: So ive matched the engine and box together, and started rerouting hoses and removing the secondary air system and sorting out a correct route for breather piperwork. Head work has been done and ported and single mass flywheel added. All nice and clean: At the moment im doing the stuff to the shell before the engine goes in. Gearstick should be in this weekend, and i need to change the pedal box to one with hydraulic clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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