Sam's 2.0 16v VNT ph1 rep HDi

[Sambarker]

Thought I'd give this a quick update, although there is nothing really to update! But at least it shows the project is still alive and I'm still a member of this forum!!

So last time I updated this was Pugfest.

Since then some of the ph1 panels have been swapped for ones in better condition, although a different colour. The ultimate plan is for a wrap hence the need for better condition panels without the need for them being the right colour



Down at James's yard with Dave (HA11's) winter f*ck about



Wearing some 15" Team Dynamics Pro Race 3s I got off Teddy. Really nice looking wheel IMO.

So at the moment it does look a bit LOL but I don't mine it, and nowadays im pretty much always in my XC60 and I love driving the 306 when I get chance.



I then won some brand new 17 inch team dynamics on eBay, for less than the cost of a good refurb on the old wheels. So bought them and slapped some lol-worthy budget rubber on them



This now meant I had plenty of room for activities under the wheels, and as look had it Piggy pops up on here with a set of 302mm C4 VTS brakes. Which were promptly fitted along with good ridge braided lines



Note the Alloygators fitted to the new wheels, which some say may look gash, but believe me after James managed to catch the kerb in Morrison's the same day they were fitted, they have already paid for themselves!!!!



Again, down at James's

So, 2017 is going to see the progression of the engine build.



8v block was stripped and sent to be cleaned up, honed and levelled



Another 2.2 is in the stand, and thanks to James/Darren the head is now off Undamaged after a head stud shit itself



Welding a nut to the top of the head stud with a 99p arc welder



And the 8v block is now painted (photo during) and is ready to be assembled.

So, looking forward the plans are;

Car:

Rear to be lowered 25mm to level out with the front.
Sort paintwork - vinyl wrap
Interior - eventually want to fit a pair of OMP stradas in the front, leave rest of interior stock
Gauges to install in head unit bay (stereo already relocated)
Change heater matrix
Rip 8v motor out

Engine:

Assemble new engine:

8v Hdi block (from 305 build)
Smiley face forged rods (from 305 build)
16v Pistons (from 2.0 16v)
2.2 Head (V35 from a C5)
2.2 16v Injectors (stock nozzles for now)
R70 pump (from 305 build)
Shorter ARP Headstuds
VR Head Gasket
GTI6 Flywheel (From 305 Build)
HDi Box - this will be a stock box for now unless funds allow my future plan to build a hdi box/206 eco box mashup with a LSD
CG 4 paddle XUD spec paddle clutch (from 305 build) this has had the centre changed by CG to a Sachs one I believe to minimise movement on shaft and annoying rattle

Turbo will be a VAG spec GT2260VK which has been converted to run a vacuum actuator. This will be sitting on top of the gearbox
Twin Pass FMIC

Remap to suit using original single plug 8v EDC15 Ecu.

Hoping to get all this done in time for the shows next Summer.

Power - 200+ bhp would be nice



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