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Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated

Posted: Feb Thu 02, 2012 11:01 am
by Mikewire
Just what I need to get it rolling. Yeah, shit I should have scoured for parts but I didn't know if I was even going to get it from the guy.

Agreed, 5 lugs don't really go on an MK1.

Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated

Posted: Feb Thu 02, 2012 11:27 am
by Darkside
yeah no 5 lug...unless you do a VR swap. Those speedlines would look good :)

Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated

Posted: Feb Thu 02, 2012 12:52 pm
by Roadhog
VRT swap

Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated

Posted: Feb Thu 02, 2012 1:13 pm
by Mikewire
Maybe a VR, I have an extra in my garage, but needs rebuilt. I gotta get it (the 1.8 JH) running first, it hasn't seen pavement in over 10 years.

Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated

Posted: Feb Thu 02, 2012 2:14 pm
by kompressorgolf
FYI, the injectors are probably plugged solid or enough to fail at running, my first rabbit sat for 6 years would not run, cleaned them injectors on over ten attempts, tried all the tricks with 0 luck. replaced the injectors, whammo ran like a top for years till the door hinges rusted off :)

Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated

Posted: Feb Thu 02, 2012 2:16 pm
by kompressorgolf
VR would be the toughest swap, as all motor mounts must be fabricated, then welded in place, then there is the custom length axles, and enough weight to offset the awesome handling of a rabbit (enough to be upset about) other than that the swap is cake. ABA i believe is the best stock swap for a rabbit, even over the 16v! unless its 16VT ;)

Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated

Posted: Feb Thu 02, 2012 2:44 pm
by Mikewire
Introducing...the Eurowise MK1 VR6 Conversion Stage 1:

http://euro-wise.com/store/index.php?ma ... f1a419e9ec

A little pricey, but it's bolt in action.

Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated

Posted: Feb Thu 02, 2012 2:46 pm
by Roadhog
MikeWire wrote:Maybe a VR, I have an extra in my garage, but needs rebuilt. I gotta get it (the 1.8 JH) running first, it hasn't seen pavement in over 10 years.
And then make it RWD. :nod:

Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated

Posted: Feb Thu 02, 2012 2:47 pm
by Roadhog
RWD TDI SWAP?!

Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated

Posted: Feb Thu 02, 2012 3:42 pm
by Ramrod
Flux capacitor swap?