Recent content by GTIspirit

Now that we all realize it's not allowed to remove the carbon canister, I'm trying to remember how to hook it back up. I know where two of the three hoses go, to the fuel tank and to the little black valve by the throttle body. It's the other hose I'm not 100% sure of. It's hose (4) in Fig...

What did I do wrong with the kill switch wiring for my Mk2 Golf? When I throw the kill switch the engine doesn't stop....... I thought I followed these directions but I clearly didn't do something right. http://www.improvedtouring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20130 I have this kill switch...

is posted http://www.scca.com/documents/Fastrack/10/10-fastrack-aug.pdf Looks like crankfire ignition remains allowed for use by only those cars which came so equipped from the factory, precluding older cars from using this same thing. :shrug:

Has anyone experienced this on their Mk2?!?!? Over the winter I installed new Audi TT rear control arm bushings in new Mk2 front control arms, along with new front bushing and new balljoints. After three autocrosses (no comments please as it is built to IT spec) and maybe 200miles on the...

Anyone know where I can get an over axle exhaust pipe without resonator for a Golf 2 16V? I'm looking for 2" or 2-1/4" because I don't want the backpressure so low that I lose mid-rpm response. The Techtonics ones have the resonator built into the over axle pipe and it doesn't appear to be an...

What is the smallest stock battery group size for an '87 GTI 16V? The gti16v.com specs only says this for the battery: 12 Volt, 54 Amp/Hr. (63 Amp. with A/C) I've currently got a huge group 41 battery, it supposedly weighs 34.5lbs. The alternate batteries that Napa lists are the group 48 and...

I've been trying to figure out if there is some way to install an aftermarket/standalone/programmable ECU on say a VW with CIS-E, aka, KE-Jetronic. The limiting factor seems to be the lack of a meaningful timing signal. I'm sure someone could configure MS to use the camshaft signal in the...

For all early VW enthusiasts, I'm putting together some info to help with an 020 trans rebuild. Initial info is posted to my for now crude website: http://www.wowway.com/~clmoore3rd/ Where you will find a complete parts list, as well as ETKA screenshots courtesy of 1stVWparts.com and some other...

Under the IT rules, is it legal to remove the sunroof drip tray? This is for a 1987 VW GTI 16V. I want to be absolutely certain that I understand the allowance before removing the sunroof drip tray in it's entirety so I can securely retain the replacement panel to the roof with structural...

I'm building a roll cage to IT spec for my Mk2 GTI 16V. I have the design all thought out and have started fabricating base plates. I'm keen to see some pictures of other Mk2's with rollcage installation. Feel free to add some comments about what you like or don't like about it and why...

Asking here because I value and respect the opinions on this site a lot more than other VW sites. Only related thread I found in this forum was here: http://www.improvedtouring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14272&highlight=pressure+plate I had this happen to the Sachs clutch pressure plate on...

Instead of paying $$$ for the factory 16V P/S-alternator bracket, can I just make my own? Provided that it is similar to the factory one? GCR 9.1.3.D.1.p Only catch is I can't make cast iron, so it would have to be made with angle iron. But otherwise it would mount the alternator and P/S...

Question for those in ITA running a 16V, or anyone else who can offer feedback. Legal and beneficial to coat the outside of the intake manifold? GCR 9.1.3.D.1.q So does this mean it's legal to coat the outside of the intake manifold? Reason I'm asking is because I've noticed that my 1.8L 16V...