2002 ALH 5 speed with metal in oil

WildChild80 · Oct 21, 2019

It's not as much about being able to as having the tools I would want to do everything myself, if I had a buddy with a machine shop it'd be a different story. But not everyone has dreams of a 20 ton press, bore and bar, 3 angle mill and the countless tools that go along side a full service machine shop. I would love to have free access to them but they would only take up floor space as they'd only seldomly be used.

I must say this forum is better than most about being helpful with minimal pointless flaming posts but there will always be one and I try not to be that guy.

If you have a mk1 and wanna build a mk1...build a mk1...I love my mk4s because with a few parts and a tune I didn't loose any FE since my nozzles were worn out most likely and it's a fun car that's paid for and still looks fairly modern.

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turbocharged798 · Oct 21, 2019

I am going on my 3rd ALH rebuild so far, fantastic engines to rebuild as they are stupid simple inside easy to machine. Part availability isn't really an issue either.

Nero Morg · Oct 21, 2019

c.Lunn said:
This is helpful information. Thank you. I can probably swing something in that neighborhood. The idea is to have a daily driver that is mechanically reliable like a new car, but for less money and something I can maintain.

The more power the better if it doesn't hurt reliability or much efficiency. I was thinking max around 150 hp. If Frank were to give an all clear to the lower end I would stay stock.

A stock bottom end is good up until 175-180hp, from what I've been told. If your goal is 150, roll new bearings in it and call it a day, so long as your hones look good.

c.Lunn · Oct 25, 2019

WildChild80 said:
It's not as much about being able to as having the tools I would want to do everything myself, if I had a buddy with a machine shop it'd be a different story. But not everyone has dreams of a 20 ton press, bore and bar, 3 angle mill and the countless tools that go along side a full service machine shop. I would love to have free access to them but they would only take up floor space as they'd only seldomly be used.

I must say this forum is better than most about being helpful with minimal pointless flaming posts but there will always be one and I try not to be that guy.

If you have a mk1 and wanna build a mk1...build a mk1...I love my mk4s because with a few parts and a tune I didn't loose any FE since my nozzles were worn out most likely and it's a fun car that's paid for and still looks fairly modern.

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I appreciate that perspective. My build stems fron the idea of daily driving a classic-the "impossible dream". ?

I have owned MK1s and MK4s plus domestic race and street cars. I'm 44 years old and would like to roll my experience into a sustainable project.

An LS swapped GM car was my first idea of a daily classic, but I'm not interested in getting poor fuel economy and spending a pile of money that large. Plus that is just not my style any more. I prefer the VW folks anyway.

WildChild80 · Oct 25, 2019

I take it you've already got a good feeling about fitment?

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c.Lunn · Oct 28, 2019

WildChild80 said:
I take it you've already got a good feeling about fitment?

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That depends on what you mean by "good feeling". ?

It appears S and P makes a set of brackets to get the engine/trans in place.

From there it looks like it's a matter of fabbing up brackets and such for fuel filter, reinforce firewall for clutch peda, mount radiator and innercooler l etc.

I definitely want to dry fit the engine and accessories before paint. I have a TIG welder and metal tools at home. Hopefully I can avoid firewall modification aside from bracing pedals.

2002 ALH 5 speed with metal in oil

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