the rebuilding of my Scirocco.

[jarason@reid-crowther.com]

Hi folks,

I have a 1981 Scirocco.  I love this car.  I have had it for over nine 
years now.  The problem is, that its starting to show some serious signs 
of aging.  I want to rebuild it, but i would like some advice before I 
spend $1000's....

To date, I have installed:
10.1 cross-drilled and vented rotors  ( still have smaller master cylinder 
though, not the 22mm, and drums in the back)
neuspeed upper strut tie bar
neuspeed throttle body
neuspeed s/s brake lines
spax non-adjustable suspension, which is now leaking and needing 
replacement (do get me started on that)
15" rims with toyo proxy's
supersprint cat back exhaust.

Now the problems I have having.
I am starting to seriously rust in the rear wheel wells.  A little rust on 
the drivers side door. I also have a 1" crack along the driver side strut 
tower.  My suspension is going.  My clutch (original) is pretty much gone, 
and my engine has around 250,000 kilometers. Oh yeah, my left axle is 
causing vibrations around 120-130 km/hr.

Now I'd like to install a 2L 8v (keep it simple), repair the rust and 
strut tower crack.  I'm also going to have to replace the clutch, 
suspension, and drive axles. 

Q: if upgrade to a 2L, should/can I also upgrade to larger axles? what 
else should I be thinking of upgrading while I am ripping the car apart. 
All I know is that I want to stay with CIS as its simple and it works.

I also want to get a larger alternator, and master cylinder, and new seats 
(my fast ass is taking a toll on those poor things). Eventually I want to 
replace the replace the carpets and repaint the car (a year or so after 
the swap, I know I should repaint now, but if I repaint now, I wont have 
the money to fix anything else).

Q: does anyone know who I can contact about new window rubber/seals.
Q: anyone have city lights on their MK1?  I have called around for kits 
but I haven't been able to find one.

Sadly most of this work I do not have the time to do, however, living in 
BC I have access to many fine shops, ie: Momentum.

Q: given the mods I have listed, what should I expect to be paying for 
parts / labour. I realize this is kinda of a dumbass questions as there 
are so many variables, but I would love to hear from people who have 
rebuilt their cars....also I am overlooking anything when rebuilding?

I am sorry this posting is kinda all over the place, but my mind gets all 
confused thinking about my potential debt load.  I am concerned about 
dumping $1000's into an old car, and then getting into an accident and 
getting screwed by insurance.

thanks.
Jeff.



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