Hi Guys,
I've just got myself an original 1992 G40 in not bad condition to be honest i don't know a lot about them any tips on things to look out for would be majorly appreciated!! its got a stage 2 charger and its been chipped but i don't know any more info on that side of things, pushing 140 hp on its last dyno supposedly. i also need a set of bumpers for her because some clever fellow decided to paint them and now the paint is chipping off and looks like crap.. also the radiator has a slight leek but i understand that there not a standard 1.3 CL rad? are they the same as the 1.3 GT? and and im after a standard airbox the big cone filter thats currently on it does nothing for me :)
Sorry if ive posted in the wrong section i new to this,
like i said any info would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers Jason
welcome to g40 ownership, g40 radiators are slightly different to a 1.3cl. But they will fit and indeed most aftermarket places list them as the same radiator.
So if i replaced it with a standard 1.3 CL rad as a temp mesure would i run in to any heat problems? or would it be a lot better to just fork out for a new one and be done with it?
thanks for the reply :)
Cheers Jason
Not 100% on the radiator but this write up is a good place to start if you are new to them.
http://www.polog40.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2476.msg17324.html#msg17324 (http://www.polog40.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2476.msg17324.html#msg17324)
a stock g40 will probably be fine with a stock rad (prob more effective than a silted up shit old one) but if you're planning high power or proper oem stock then price a new one at vw
Great help. thanks SamG40 good little read :) got a few things to check now.. lol
And good advise PeteG40 im planning on keeping it stock for the moment just wanna restore a good example of a decent car! but as things break i will probably replace them with preformance parts so probably a good idea to just get the real deal! how about the bumpers, are they the same as a regular 1.3 CL? if not any idea were i might find them?
Thanks for all your help!
Cheers Jason
Bumpers are the same on all mk2 facelifts i believe, With the exception of the front fog cut outs on the g40. If it were me id sand them back and paint them proply to save my self a few bob. Just done mine, Sanded/flatted off then sprayed with matt black. Very OEM looking.
Ok awesome ill give it a go, got nothing to loose if it looks crap ;)
Cheers Jason
any ideas where i might find a stock airbox tho? ebay has nothing to offer :(
Cheers Jason
Think there is one for sale on this thread:
http://www.polog40.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7737.0.html
Just asked about it :) thanks very much for that!! just spent ages trawling through ebay to no avail lol
Cheers Jason
A non g40 rad will be fine with a high powered supercharged g40, turbo'ed would be different i guess. My engine has had nearly every mod possible and i run the non g40 one.
Wow fair enugh maby i will rethink splashing my cash on one just yet then! Thanks for the advice!
cheers Jason
A mk2 Golf GTI 16v rad fits IIRC, I fitted one to my mk2 Golf when I G'd that years ago. I noticed the 1.3 Golf one was the same mounts as a G40 one, and I had a 16v rad already, offered that up and again, same mounts so I went with that, so if the mounts are the same then it should fit, it's also got more cores in it I think so will cool even better. However, it may be overkill and actually cool too much? I've never had a problem with overheating on a Polo, it's normally the opposite!
awesome, good to know thanks! I've got a mate who's restoring a mrk 2 gti at the moment so might see if he's got a spare rad kicking around and give it a try for the min. just got the air box through but haven't fitted it yet as the only time i have to work on it is weekends.. but cant wait to get on with her this weekend! gonna give her a full service and if the weathers any good might get some pics too :)
Hey guys, anyone know were i can get an intake pipe from? just put an original air-box back on the G but the intake pipe from the charger is way to big to fit the air-box because it had a big horrible cone filter on it. took her out for the first proper spin yesterday! now i see why people love them so much! didn't rely get a chance to test drive it properly when i brought it because it had no breaks but now she's running and stopping lovely, and my god it accelerates nicely! :D
Cheers Jason
There should be plenty of airbox to charger pipes around as lots of people will have taken them off and fitted the bigger pipe/cone filter like you had. Try an ad in the wanted section on here. Don't run without the proper pipes/filter (i.e. open inlet) as the charger has very fine internal tolerances and will be damaged by dust etc. getting in. I would use stock paper filter or a K&N in the airbox. Stock airbox will seriously limit boost if the intake restrictor is still present (airbox outlet diameter is about 45mm if you look at it compared to 60mm inlet on the charger). You need to open it out with a knife to derestrict. Restricted airbox is OK for standard 75mm pulley but very limiting for smaller ones. Airbox will be noisy if the plastic inlet trumpet bits are missing - hopefully you managed to get the whole lot.
Got one on the way! Thanks for the info :) its amazing how delicate the charger is! now just a question about the badge, all the colour has come off my G40 Badge whats the best thing to do with it? i dont fancy trying to find another one, ive seen the G40 Stickers you can buy will one of those fit on the badge?
Cheers Jason
you can get new g40 badges here although not cheep
http://www.typ-17.de/index.php/cat/c2894_Schriftzuege-und-Embleme.html
luke
Not too bad for prices considering they're brand new! Most second hand grille badges go for £20-£30
Hmmm so tempting! wouldn't mind just re-colouring mine though because its in good condition!
Hey guys got a problem, I think its the thermostat, its staying cold while driving but when stationary after a good drive it heats up? are they the same as the CL coupe? or is there any other reason why this would happen?
Cheers Jason