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Hi all,
So I’m getting on well with the conversion although works been super busy I’ve managed to squeeze in some weekends and evenings on the old Caddy.il try update to where I’ve got to this weekend with the all important pictures of everything so far

Why have you posted in a different group on Tapatalk? Why not use our official Tapatalk group?

Hi Doc, Sorry I’m new to this I didn’t know you had an official Tapatalk group! Excuse my ignorance but how do I join that?

Ignore my last post I’ve got it will post on there from now on

1.6tdi on the way out!


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1.6 Tdi out….. hopefully the end of injector replacements but I’m sure there will be other surprises in store
A3 3.2 DSG collected! Unfortunately I couldn’t have the whole car but it comes with engine wiring harness so not to bad I’ve got plenty of other vag parts that should make up for some of missing parts I need.
Engine with obligatory seat belt lifting device.
Thought I would have a play at the brakes today, Got some old brembo 8z callipers off of a Q7 I’ve had for breaking. They look rough but all pistons are smooth and free, time for a bit of elbow grease.
Getting there
Started cleaning up the gearbox ready for priming and paint. I’ve got a better condition mechatronics cover somewhere at the garage, this one’s looking pretty rusty ppthis one’s better, still gave it a freshen up.
Routing the new correct fuel lines in
And finally the back ordered fuel tank has arrived
Time to start cleaning up the engine and replace water pump, idlers tensioners seals, gaskets, plastic housings and anything else that looks worn or tired. I know where the engine come from and the chains were done about a year ago so I’m going to leave them alone.
Engine and gearbox back together
Took some bits home to clean up check over prep and paint. The wife was not impressed for some reason
Cleaned and prepared with adhesion promoter
Out with the Audi badge in with the new £70 Vw badge does finish it off quite nicely though!
Just a test fit of the manifold to see how it looks
Almost built up ready to go in, pushed the van out and gave it a good clean up underneath and engine bay.
Aluminium subframe ready just need to bolt the new arms and bushes on
She in. Not plumbed up just in the mounts so a long way off yet but still good progress for the limited free time I have at the minute
Exhaust down pipes on. Still need to do the rest of the exhaust.
Aluminium Subframe, with genuine S3 bushes and aluminium arms in. But not fully bolted up yet. Awaiting new stretch boots

and finally made a start de-pinning the donor car loom.
Nothing too exciting this week. DSG selector in but yet to do the wiring. The donor car wiring loom was from a manual car so I need to pull the DSG loom out of another diesel car going for scrap and repin accordingly should be fun
Key removal lock solenoid installed
Steering control module HIGH installed for paddles and multifunction steering wheel
Clutch pedal removed and genuine bung holio cover thing in for the gaping hole left behind, Eos pedal with touran carrier installed with brake pedal switch bracket I assume Il have to run a brake pedal switch with the ecu im using? Anyone know if I can get around this as the caddy didn’t use a mechanical pedal switch?!

Great work so far, your cleaning skills are top class

Good work engine and calipers really cleaned up looking better with a coat of paint

Wow, I absolutely love reading these builds. Like many other owners on here, your attention to detail is superb buddy.
Enjoy the process of taking something that looks dead to giving it a new lease of life.
Top work

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Thanks for the encouragement guys, ha ha, I started cleaning one bit and was like “well now the rest looks worse” so it sort of escalated from there

Ah yes. The good old "I'll quickly give this part a clean"
Incoming snowball effect

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Looking good!

And really awesome to see you taking the time and effort to fit the proper tank, filters and lines.

Liking the refurb of the gearbox and covers too.


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The work you have put into this project so far is awesome. Especially with the cleaning and and tidying up of all the parts you are using. Keep up the good work. Nice to see another R32 caddy being built

Love the work matealso in the middle of cleaning up my v6 bub

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Hey, thanks again guys I’m pleased with how it’s coming on although not had much time to spend on it this week!
Sean and Chris your build threads have been a massive influence for me to get on and do this project couldn’t have done it without reading through your threads

Thanks Damo, love to see some pics when you have some