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  • cadiddy
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    • Nov 2012
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    #1

    20v Auto Coupe mini project

    Hi guys, been lurking on here for a while with the odd post here and there but basically just dreaming and planning
    I've already started a project thread over on audifans so gunna copy it over for now and add as I go, its gunna be an on the road project as much as possible so will see how it all pans out
    So the story begins a few weeks back when I went with a mate on scrappy run for parts for his chavmobile. Now, as soon as we get there my beady eye spots a B3 coupe, so I make a beeline for instead of what we went for. At first glance I don't really think much, bit tatty but a shame to scrap it, as I get closer I see a 3 spoke steering wheel and am suddenly a bit more interested and a quick glance at the bootlid reveals a 20v badge, now I'm really interested A bit more of a nose around shows 111000 on the clock and an auto box By this time it was time to grab the wheel cylinder we originally went for and off home to fit it, on the way out I ask the yard owner what the deal was with the coupe, tells me its for sale, runs but no test or tax, and that was that until a week later when an eBay search shows an auto 20v coupe for £1200 Bit steep I thought but could see a little money spinner coming on so a few inquires sees me heading up to the scrappers to pick up a 20v Coupe A few photos for Y'all below






    Right now for the issues.
    Power steering pump leaked, now fixed.
    Water in the footwells, not yet sure where this is coming from will investigate further at the weekend.
    Electrics don't turn off when the ignition turns off, as in turn the key off and its as if the ignition is still on, suspect damp inside the key barrel?
    Aux gauges not working quite right, voltmeter not reading (alternator is charging though) not sure what oil pressure and temp are reading as of yet haven't had a proper look.
    Bulbs in the dash need replacing, easy fix.
    So the original plan was to sort the issues and sell it on, make some money and do my bike test but having driven it, heard it and plonked it on some 17" alloys I have hanging around I now want to keep it
    Thats all for now folks, sorry thats all a bit long winded and I hope it all makes sense
    Any input as to the issues will be much appreciated
    Cheers
    Cadan
  • cadiddy
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    • Nov 2012
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    #2
    So, about time for bit of an update, been real busy the last month so not too much has been done.
    I have managed to find the leak, corrosion along the top of the screen is pushing the seal off the body work, have temporarily fixed it with some sika flex but obviously am going to have to get it sorted properly at some point.
    Now the interior is finally dry I managed to give it a good clean out.




    So yeah not perfect but much better than when I got it home. The dashlights are now rebulbed, and PAS pump is all on and working.
    Works to do now are to sort the voltmeter, its seeing 14v on the pins but not reading anything so i think the needle is stuck possibly?
    Check whine from engine, sounds like alternator bearings so have to eliminate/diagnose that, refurb 17" alloys and fit them.
    No doubt I'll find something else in the meantime.
    Until then..
    Cheers now

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    • andyg plym
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      • Nov 2006
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      #3
      Water in drivers footwell is likely to be the bonnet cable gromit bud

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      • cadiddy
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        • Nov 2012
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        #4
        Right, it's been a while since I've updated this thread so I'll start by saying the car is now mot'd taxed and a lot of fun Very Happy
        The Mot was bit of a pain with it failing on lack of servo assist. This caused some head scratching as to whether I keep the bomb or go vac assist and and make up some bracketry for a standard PAS pump.
        The latter is what I opted for seeing as I had necessary parts for the conversion and would hopefully lead to trouble free motoring, also sorted Tyres and paint for some decent alloys and not the eye sore it rolled out the factory on.
        Any way here's a couple photos of what it looks like now, haven't got any under bonnet shots of the vac servo but you ask know what they look like!

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        • John.
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          • May 2012
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          #5
          Velour and wood.....quality....and comfort!
          Nice looking car, bar the wheels-sorry.

          John.

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          • Cottis
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            • Feb 2011
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            #6
            Are they original car mats? Rare as rocking horse sh*t

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            • cadiddy
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              • Nov 2012
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              #7
              Originally posted by andyg plym
              Water in drivers footwell is likely to be the bonnet cable gromit bud
              Turned out to be the windscreen seal along the top, it is now sealed and watertight but not looking too good i'll have to have the screen out at some point but as its currently not leaking it kinda skips my mind

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              • cadiddy
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                • Nov 2012
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                #8
                So picked up a new interior for the car couple weekends back along with some clear fogs (looks so much better!) had let my uncle borrow the car for a couple of weeks so was itching to get it back this weekend and fit the new interior.
                Front seats are out a 2.6 coupe quattro and the rears are from a CQ20v. Even the missus lent a hand was very suprised







                Just need some black carpet if anyones feeling charitable looks alot better in there now and the front seats are so much better
                Till next time...

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                • cadiddy
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Cottis
                  Are they original car mats? Rare as rocking horse sh*t
                  Genuine mats, assuming there originals...

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                  • cadiddy
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                    • Nov 2012
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by John.
                    Velour and wood.....quality....and comfort!
                    Nice looking car, bar the wheels-sorry.

                    John.
                    Having changed the interior I'm in two minds, I may get the original interior properly sorted, cleaned drivers bolster repaired and refit it, I'm just not sure about the wood, however does make it look slow when its the complete opposite
                    As for the wheels I like them bar the weight! They're also what I had at home doing nothing with so would be rude to leave such a good car on the awful standard wheels
                    Some OZ supert's in 17" or 18" would be my ideal choice but i have more important areas to spend the money on currently

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                    • John.
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                      • May 2012
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by cadiddy
                      Having changed the interior I'm in two minds, I may get the original interior properly sorted, cleaned drivers bolster repaired and refit it, I'm just not sure about the wood, however does make it look slow when its the complete opposite
                      As for the wheels I like them bar the weight! They're also what I had at home doing nothing with so would be rude to leave such a good car on the awful standard wheels
                      Some OZ supert's in 17" or 18" would be my ideal choice but i have more important areas to spend the money on currently
                      I like them original.....but each to their own!.......you saved it.....it's yours.

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                      • geryS2
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                        • May 2006
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                        #12
                        nice little project !
                        S2 's and oldtimers

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                        • gripper
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                          • Jun 2008
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by cadiddy
                          Genuine mats, assuming there originals...
                          They are mate as my oem ones are identical
                          Which incidentally also came from a 20v auto, meaning less wear
                          For what this cost me so far I could have bought an S2

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                          • Error404
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                            • Mar 2007
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                            #14
                            Nice save, glad you are enjoying it, despite the slush box
                            The fwd 20vs do fly without the extra weight of quattro
                            That beige interior is vile, keep the black jacquard
                            Panthero Coupé quattro 20vt
                            Indigo ABY coupé
                            Imola B6 S4 Avant

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                            • cadiddy
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                              • Nov 2012
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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Error404
                              Nice save, glad you are enjoying it, despite the slush box
                              The fwd 20vs do fly without the extra weight of quattro
                              That beige interior is vile, keep the black jacquard
                              I was adamant I was gunna go manual with it but having been driving it for a few months I think the auto box drives quite well considering, not 100% but needs an fluid and filter change but otherwise quite happy with it
                              Am keeping a keen eye on your project Alex, always a good motivator.

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