Re: 16v conversion update

["Brian Honnold" <bhonnold@pac-cap.com>]

----Original Message-----
From: Dave Novak <toastworks@hotmail.com>
To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Date: Sunday, June 27, 1999 2:35 PM
Subject: 16v conversion update


>The conversion of my '81 Scirocco to a 16v 1.8l is going along very well.
>
>I'm taking everything from an '89 Jetta GLI 16v.
>
>A few questions:
>
>I want to swap all four brakes. All discs. I can wait on the rear discs,
>cause it's not all that important to me to swap them just yet, but the
front
>discs will bolt on (providing I'm using larger rims), and I want to use the
>master cylinder from the Jetta. Will this sucker bolt right on to the
>booster that's in the Scirocco right now? Should I use the Jetta's booster?
>
>I'm going to change the clutch on the 16v engine while it's out of the car.
>Is this a tough job?
>
>On the CIS-E system, when the key is turned to the "on" position, the fuel
>pump makes a quaint little "humming" noise as it primes itself. On my '81
>Scirocco, it does not. Should I be using the fuel pump/accumulator assembly
>from the Jetta, and if so, what's different? I know, for one, the filter is
>located in the rear in this setup, rather than under the hood.
>
>And, lastly, I badly need a stock Scirocco 16v exhaust manifold.
>
>UNLESS, anyone suggests an OEM exhaust kit for such a conversion?
>
>Oh yeah, one more thing. I'm still trying to get rid of these parts off
this
>Jetta. Everything, EXCEPT: engine, front seats, brakes, driver's door,
>sunroof, inst cluster. Right. So, there's still some things left. And for
>really cheap!
>
>-Dave
>'81 Scirocco (about to be a 16v)
>'89 Jetta GLI 16v (parting out...see above)


You can use the rear brakes from the Jetta, just remember to swap sides with
the calipers or your e-brake assembly will be upside down.

You can't use the master cylinder, it won't fit your booster.  You can't use
the Jetta booster because it doesn't have an adjustable clevis to attach it
to the brake pedal.  You can make custom linkage but it sucks to have to do
this. (speaking from personal experience here).  I finally resorted to
buying a used 16V Scirocco unit from wrecker for $75.  oh, and the Jetta M/C
is only 20mm while the Roc is 22.....much better if you go with the 10.1 up
front.

You will also need the 16V scirocco proportioning valves if you do front and
rear big brakes.  Some people may say no but they don't know jack about
MkI's :-)

Wiring up the CIS-E is pretty easy....e-mail me privately for instructions
on how to do this.  The FAQ for the list isn't done yet.  You can use your
existing fuel pump and accumulator with no trouble.  The problem will come
is you want to use the Jetta intake.  then you will have to do a little cut
and paste work with the fuel lines to make it all fit on the passenger side
of the car.

Brian Honnold
'78 Rocco Ragtop (2.0 16V GTI Motronic conversion in process)
'99 Passat GLX (no mod needed....the A/C works :-)



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