# VW Cabriolet Project for the wifey **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [November 5, 2007, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206 "2007-11-05T10:46:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 39
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/761 "2019-05-10T18:02:16Z")
Machined a couple of simple slugs to pound the intermediate shaft bearings in with, and got the shaft in with ARP bolts and a new seal. Used a lenght of 3/8 rod to get to the inner one. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/a/aa7add2988065dc8a787696e729e6763c490d3a0.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/d/d90a12df404e0e0599eeadb905aaac726904350f.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/2/2b17dc395ef5732503664613e9ffb41e2548e826.jpeg) Oil squirters back in. Glyco bearings with separate thrust plates. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b85edcd376ce585ca99ab57cd13151c9c07ce0d5.jpeg) Checked all the main clearances the old fashioned way with plastigage ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/6/6121b2db8843b65d7760bb27330dc4311e313aef.jpeg) Crank in awaiting a final check of the thrust clearance. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/d/d297406a459678163ffddbc165f8398e729a3ad7.jpeg) The Wiseco wrist pins were a bit tight for the Eagle rods, so I ran them out to McQuillens on lunch, they should be ready monday. I also somehow forgot to order rod bearings. They are due wed latest. Slow but sure its coming together Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/762 "2019-05-13T13:52:19Z")
Finally painted all the small bits for the motor this weekend. Ill skip the part where I spray the epoxy etc and just get to the eye candy. Im still amazed at how nicely this SPI clear lays down. All these are right off the gun. I did get a couple small runs but I blame it trying to get coverage on all the little features. They shouldnt be too bad to do a quick sand a buff on. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/1/1e226b4818b55fec2ef75a62a7f1eafc84fd41fb.jpeg) This and the CPS cover turned out just SO good. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/9/9f5ddf36bf0c37cab0094f53d23714fb5481ffdb.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/e/ee63a863d179b56afdf405de3abb193b1dfb773e.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/0/06610c912f05effe4678023c80daab39b1c756c2.jpeg) Yes I painted the billet CNC cam sensor adapter … ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/0/048c40f5bc85c3ba0df1a6029366b616c3f9a859.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/c/c9b24b4ef0702551e90c090fc80d5b3a05a11918.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/3/35f4660b29b57fd062e0663fb658c58056de2b5b.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/8/8b1892b5f736b1dd9c04ee2d3390ea1fca3ac8a1.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/a/aca41f40701ad50918d3c1d43308369a3e388a7f.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/3/3a90c350332f7389064f2d974ab5dcd12d5671bb.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/9/931eff1519b1a912492f24bd3920ba595694e3fa.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/5/553850dffe8f467b212aa0fe60beb2ce296e1997.jpeg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2019, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/763 "2019-05-13T15:54:48Z")
A vw with DSM parts, this will surely explode. 🙂 Looks great. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2019, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/764 "2019-05-13T16:12:05Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > A vw with DSM parts, this will surely explode. haha, we shall see. It was my best option for a good cam/ crank trigger option. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2019, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/765 "2019-05-17T18:59:42Z")
Had to test fit the wp and alternator brackets ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/0/095414b9240e160dd4e0eeeb11e60e69de8a5cbc.jpeg) Reassembled the cam angle sensor - had to make a new seal for the connector and a new o-ring for the cover. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/f/f42290ac7799e2646819eb833869c53e527327fb.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/6/6821be69a43b6dd52c916ddf346b2c2aeac58aa9.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/f/ffd00778688362730ced516c2f696e6201ff95b2.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/6/62f738b6765bdf63b2b4092697119da852ddeaf4.jpeg) All together ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/2/26b73a2111ed39fe3c40569a113256213a91b426.jpeg) And installed. Loving the look of this setup. Also installed a couple of water jacket plugs, the CLT sensor and the heater core water feed tube ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/a/ab16f6f459ffc0b255ca9c659b52fd7e2d2974c2.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/2/20e2c1d8c3f8665b9be1cc2b33908866370115b4.jpeg) Back to motor assembly. Turned a slug to drive in the oil pump shaft bushing. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/8/832947be542126d03deead1a016bca7cd15947c7.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/1/12b4f4c5f5dbefd3f5ced407bcd3b3240e233b26.jpeg) And assembled the pistons / rods. McQuillens honed the wrist pin ends for $8/ea C clips are a hoot. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/baac3863618c75b6043790f89de9802317bbdfe1.jpeg) Checked the oil pump clearances and installed the new oil baffle for the factory windage tray and a new oring for the pickup. So thats ready for install. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/6/6a47d004ddd172d71baa635a810020682e4b5712.jpeg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/766 "2019-05-17T19:07:18Z")
Also pulled the alternator apart and smoothed out the mold lines, rough edges, and filed the flash off every single hole in prep for paint. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/6/69b79b53f480db9509e8b5293d4839f8846e67d3.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/c/c0821f17d41e765cd4a2956945cab5229ff9a1ba.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/5/5a866c83d3f25fd1c6f7333bf90e15b4428dcfca.jpeg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/767 "2019-05-17T19:37:43Z")
> [@juicedz4](#): > > Also pulled the alternator apart and smoothed out the mold lines, rough edges, and filed the flash off every single hole in prep for paint. ^ This is just a ridiculous level of detail. I feel like no matter what I work on or how detailed I get this thread is always going to be in the back of my head going, “you’re still a fucking slacker compared to that VW build on NYSpeed”. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/768 "2019-05-17T19:47:21Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > ^ This is just a ridiculous level of detail. I feel like no matter what I work on or how detailed I get this thread is always going to be in the back of my head going, “you’re still a fucking slacker compared to that VW build on NYSpeed”. I have issues. Dont feel bad. EDIT: I also stabbed myself at least 2x with the tip of the round needle file. Good times. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2019, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/769 "2019-05-18T01:52:39Z")
You can’t even drive this thing when you get done. Park it in the living room as a work of art. Also, what is going on with the Cavy? please tell me you’re driving the mess out it. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/770 "2019-05-20T13:28:10Z")
> [@ultradriver10000](#): > > Also, what is going on with the Cavy? I fixed a few of the issues late last summer with it, drove it a couple times. It needs a re-tune, and maybe a different turbo, I currently hate the response. If it ever stops raining I need to get that taken care of, but I do plan to drive it this year. Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/771 "2019-05-22T17:01:26Z")
Epic progress last night. Checked crank thrust - right in spec. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/d/df241be3d37207b79cd5c259744a1799506c2d06.jpeg) Picked up the tools to do the ring fitting / install myself - pliers, ring filer, ring squaring tool (this thing worked amazing and was way easier than flipping a piston over on every hole a bunch of times), and the bore specific wiseco ring compressor (also worked amazing vs the adjustable strap type). Squaring tool in action ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/a/a365c72d0721cdda5701885e46ca3ada8342c44f.jpeg) All of the oil rings and 2nd compression rings were already at spec, so I didnt need to mess with them at all which was nice. The top rings were a bit under, I had to file each about 0.002" ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/7/7c96b00bea3edd1e33ee47e33c4443ee9d0f324a.jpeg) And installed ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/4/484be8343c8566875c98eb4e18052df968ae5e0c.jpeg) This thing made the install effortless. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/e/ea749c0a2361e5ebdb7344b3d8d696bab0a99e36.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/9/9d5b792fd4db81e37ca74c8b823439b447743b8a.jpeg) Then I figured why not crack on. Got the ARP head studs in and the MK3 MLS gasket in place. For my VW friends the gasket is p/n 037103383N which is for the MK3 2.0. The one alignment pin either has to be removed or the hole in the gasket drilled. I opted to drill it. I simply taped the layers down so nothing could get between them - unitbit made quick work of it without any burrs. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/7/79fcff1e93af32c4af222fdf13e68fc3ae96cce4.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/0/0c91cda46ee62dcb6e63b65e24c0692ab7e52429.jpeg) Then bolted the head down, installed the timing belt etc. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/7/7e553183abda22e4f0da0b87654c8acb0fd21490.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/1/1cb0c43b0f0de475c8a2c95e2b175806264297d9.jpeg) Finally got the oil pump, pickup baffle and OE windage tray . ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/a/a3b309354df53c1dbbe849984edcd915b067eead.jpeg) Im going to assemble the whole thing on the stand just to be sure I didnt forget something stupid and then its time to crack the trans open. Dan ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/772 "2019-05-22T17:27:07Z")
Incredible work. I recall you saying you’d be ‘offloading’ the engine build, which really only meant offloading the machine work. I’m sure you’d have it no other way. Keep it going, I love this thread. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/773 "2019-05-22T17:31:55Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > I recall you saying you’d be ‘offloading’ the engine build, which really only meant offloading the machine work. I’m sure you’d have it no other way. Keep it going, I love this thread. I was going to have the whole thing done, but my machine shop doesnt really like to assemble, so I was going to have my tuner help me - since he does a lot of assembly also, but our schedules never lined up so I said F it and just tackled it myself. Hopefully I didnt miss anything dumb. lol Dan ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/774 "2019-05-27T02:18:12Z")
The attention to detail here is unreal…amazing work, Dan… ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/775 "2019-06-03T15:03:21Z")
Picked up the rest of the coils and got them all modified. I did have to sacrifice one in order to get the process right but whatever. Remove the rubber boot ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/1/1bb6506b31c449ac394c0c20ae28ad0a0207cd9f.jpeg) Sand the end rib off and trim the tabs down a little for a perfect fit in the modified valve cover. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/8/83c431717a2d3b937800915ef1d0dcf6fe26f677.jpeg) Trim the boot to length and reinstall ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/bfe0582541e27a8a43f7d2c991f387936f624edf.jpeg) siqq ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b72fc78e4493b88f8201d062f50943d04dfa4751.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/f/f00f7139764539c4c568d1d4a9e4c21d78442a72.jpeg) Then I thought Id mock up everything so I could make sure everything fits, adjust any bolt lengths etc. Also why not look at it again assembled. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/9/9cb7953403e68a2a954df6f2201d2d6ac7dd0919.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/6/6258c12b767365f4ea03c46ed09eb17c163f8d81.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/8/84bfca1f6ab82e0d87092612c0c360657da78a10.jpeg) Decided that it needed a little something, why not try filling the ARP on all the bolts in red. Wasnt too hard and adds a little something that likely no one will notice. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/6/618ca76a7792c1cb386dd3af124c979077e9e4f6.jpeg) Much better ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/f/f3734238abb7c106b5274953da6806555fe4a661.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/5/53dc9d3a94d0b742fa2b3cb133619027a0de250a.jpeg) Then it was time to get the TB back together. I HATED the oe plastic pulley, plus it wasnt exactly in the correct orientation. Cut this crap off ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/4/4945248ff5c5eec57f647bcdd1a587848898de90.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/1/1f608b2e324ab81b0c0d13cfc65f9030bd47930a.jpeg) Turn down the end of the shaft to be just shorter than a custom billet pulley and drill / tap a #8 hole. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/0/0946d21d7d8f4386d67d3583ab87a1749d1896ba.jpeg) A guy I work with has a smallish CNC at home. We designed a pulley and he cut it out for me one night last week. This may only be Rev 1 as Im not 100% on the cable routing yet, but at least I have something to test fit. He can knock me out a final version once im ready easy peasy. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/3/32c7b6f540bd9cc8a4e457a906b8a8469a3b4bf4.jpeg) Then got the TB reassembled with one new shaft bearing, a new IAC, and new ss hardware. Yes, I need a different screw for the TB pulley. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/e/ee3451512c8ce27a4c2dcd14eafb9f152bcb1028.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/4/434c96bd552f7ce25c590cd85d692e0e316b2a23.jpeg) SS inserts installed in the intake (the TB is counter bored in back to accommodate them - they came with a loctite on them that I didnt want to disturb trying to shorten them) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/0/08ddead6177e613ab60fb6bd85201ef4051e7053.jpeg) TB in place - complete with painted ARP hardware. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b45c43d31a012dd9fcfa1312cb9d6fc2cb9a7160.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/0/01574b5a7cc844eaff29dc62a8b680195630c912.jpeg) Then it was time to prep this guy for paint. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/8/899ae87a0e2f1fa5f03b4f6f25df216294384706.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/4/4b7fb6350d46654019acb822476939f59317426c.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/9/9919de3324dc717dba51d009b3030db16f189e6c.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/7/7ed7a5a6f23558e5bded7f1180f582717a9d7e2a.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/2/2350e0587792f4f09f0b14efe6180a0124fa4677.jpeg) So just a few more things to do and the motor should be about ready and I can get to back to the transmission. Dan ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/776 "2019-06-04T17:03:15Z")
The red lettering…love the attention to detail. Just when you think this project has raised the bar as high as it can go, you take it up another notch. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/777 "2019-06-04T17:20:37Z")
Or am i just adding a day to the completion date? lol ---
**Author:** ![lorge1989](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lorge1989/32/6153_2.png) [@lorge1989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lorge1989)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/778 "2019-06-04T18:13:19Z")
Just adding days, months you know… ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/779 "2019-06-24T18:20:35Z")
Got a couple of the coolant hoses and the water pump / alt mounts installed. Im using the gates power grip heat shrink hose clamps. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/5/b/5b3808cc3fa9f6df7482502f85fd629d2a9b127e.jpeg) Now the motor is more or less together, I wrapped it up and tucked it into the corner and moved on to the trans. Got it torn down in prep for the Wavetrac differential install. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/d/8d76c4fe7b37428676d94a39d8426f2c8bc65d34.jpeg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/780 "2019-06-24T18:25:07Z")
Those gears are pretty dirty. I expect to see them polished or powder coated with some cool little highlights before they’re put back in the trans case to never be seen again. 😉 [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206.md?page=38) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206.md?page=40)