newbie S2 16v conversion

**liamjc** · 18-02-2014, 05:58 PM

Hey, well just thought I'd introduce myself as I've been reading alot on here recently and seeing as I'm not mechanicaly minded this site helps alot.

Firstly I've purchased the restoration rallye Cris off here did after annoying the he'll out of my mate that bought it from him. It's a bianca white s2 8v at the moment. I intend on purchasing a membership yes ;-).

When I first got the rallye I was inspired to keep it 8v and make it a clean as example but after some discussion with other parties I've since then decided to do a 16v conversion. I do intend on putting pictures and a progress thread up at some point

At the moment I have just got my J4 engine and I'm going though a shopping list of what else I think I need after research on this site. I got the engine single plug along with manifold loom and unlocked ecu in the purchase I also already have gti calipers on the front. So far I have a list as follows to purchase:

Cambelt and tensionor kit
Oil filter, oil change
Gearbox oil change
Enclosed cold air induction

Clutch kit
Engine mount group n
Gear linkages
Throttle cable kit

I know long post but I thought I'd do my newbie post with a kind of help/checklist along with it for anyone reading to help correct or point me in the right direction. Also if there is anyone up my way interested in doing a conversion for a fee I'd be interested I did have someone that I had in mind to do it but I think is too busy at the moment for it.

Below is the link of the restoration that was done to the rallye.

http://www.106rallyeforum.com/forum2...ad.php?t=82053

Thanks for reading.
Regards
Liam

**eightace148** · 19-02-2014, 07:37 AM

Hi Liam

looks like the shell has been well restored.
There's loads of info on here about doing a 16v conversion, and some very helpful members too.
Quite a few owners up our way..........I am sure they will come say hello soon enough.
good luck with the conversion

**scottmmw** · 19-02-2014, 08:33 AM

Welcome!

Garry.M · 19-02-2014, 09:26 AM

I'll be in touch soon,,, been quite hectic lately

**liamjc** · 19-02-2014, 11:25 AM

Cheers Scott and eightace yeah Ive saw the threads now looks like a a good help those threads. Just eager to get all the parts and things I need so there sitting ready for the conversion.

I thought you'd be busy Gary thought I'd probably be a while trying to find a decent engine but one just appeared out of the blue and a guy delivered it at the weekend which I wasn't expecting at all!

Garry.M · 19-02-2014, 12:19 PM

So is the gti loom plug n play in an s2 rallye? - anyone?

Harv · 19-02-2014, 01:49 PM

Yes, a 97 GTI loom should be plug and play. Otherwise you could chop the end of the J2 loom and play the splicing game.

**eightace148** · 19-02-2014, 03:06 PM

Book Garry in advance cos hes got his work cut out for him over the next month or so.

worth the wait though ...........

**liamjc** · 19-02-2014, 03:24 PM

Yeah I thought that I can wait I'm not in a rush just want to make sure I've got everything for it and trying to learn as much as I can whilst I go

18-02-2014, 05:58 PM	#1
liamjc 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: aberdeenshire Posts: 188	newbie S2 16v conversion Hey, well just thought I'd introduce myself as I've been reading alot on here recently and seeing as I'm not mechanicaly minded this site helps alot. Firstly I've purchased the restoration rallye Cris off here did after annoying the he'll out of my mate that bought it from him. It's a bianca white s2 8v at the moment. I intend on purchasing a membership yes ;-). When I first got the rallye I was inspired to keep it 8v and make it a clean as example but after some discussion with other parties I've since then decided to do a 16v conversion. I do intend on putting pictures and a progress thread up at some point At the moment I have just got my J4 engine and I'm going though a shopping list of what else I think I need after research on this site. I got the engine single plug along with manifold loom and unlocked ecu in the purchase I also already have gti calipers on the front. So far I have a list as follows to purchase: Cambelt and tensionor kit Oil filter, oil change Gearbox oil change Enclosed cold air induction Clutch kit Engine mount group n Gear linkages Throttle cable kit I know long post but I thought I'd do my newbie post with a kind of help/checklist along with it for anyone reading to help correct or point me in the right direction. Also if there is anyone up my way interested in doing a conversion for a fee I'd be interested I did have someone that I had in mind to do it but I think is too busy at the moment for it. Below is the link of the restoration that was done to the rallye. http://www.106rallyeforum.com/forum2...ad.php?t=82053 Thanks for reading. Regards Liam

19-02-2014, 08:33 AM	#3
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19-02-2014, 09:26 AM	#4
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19-02-2014, 12:19 PM	#6
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19-02-2014, 07:37 AM	#2
eightace148 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kintore Aberdeenshire Posts: 379	Hi Liam looks like the shell has been well restored. There's loads of info on here about doing a 16v conversion, and some very helpful members too. Quite a few owners up our way..........I am sure they will come say hello soon enough. good luck with the conversion

19-02-2014, 11:25 AM	#5
liamjc 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: aberdeenshire Posts: 188	Cheers Scott and eightace yeah Ive saw the threads now looks like a a good help those threads. Just eager to get all the parts and things I need so there sitting ready for the conversion. I thought you'd be busy Gary thought I'd probably be a while trying to find a decent engine but one just appeared out of the blue and a guy delivered it at the weekend which I wasn't expecting at all!

19-02-2014, 01:49 PM	#7
Harv Slower Than Mike Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louth, Lincs Posts: 3,356	Yes, a 97 GTI loom should be plug and play. Otherwise you could chop the end of the J2 loom and play the splicing game.

19-02-2014, 03:06 PM	#8
eightace148 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kintore Aberdeenshire Posts: 379	Book Garry in advance cos hes got his work cut out for him over the next month or so. worth the wait though ...........

19-02-2014, 03:24 PM	#9
liamjc 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: aberdeenshire Posts: 188	Yeah I thought that I can wait I'm not in a rush just want to make sure I've got everything for it and trying to learn as much as I can whilst I go