Jonezy's MK4 Golf 2.3 20v V5 170bhp

[AdamJonezy]

Before I begin massive thank you and credit given to @droppedit for selling me such a lovely example of a Golf. 

 

Went to look at this V5 over the weekend from a fellow member. It was such a nice car I just had to have it and the engine noise is addicting to say the least. I love it. 

 

2002 Golf 2.3 litre 20 valve V5 170bhp. It has been really well maintained, and I plan to keep it like this. 

 

It's only done 91500 miles, which considering the age is really low. All the usual Golf bits with the addition of Bora Vents, W8 interior light and cruise control. 

I managed to get 35mpg on my drive back from collecting it. Anyway enough waffling heres the beauty...

 

IMG_20181117_144014 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

IMG_20181117_144030 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

IMG_20181118_144033 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

IMG-20181110-WA0015 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

IMG-20181110-WA0021 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

IMG-20181110-WA0019 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

The heart...

IMG_20181118_143931 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

IMG_20181118_143938 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

The engine noise from this thing is just incredible. 

 

The only thing the car wants is either a bush on the passenger side or a top mount as there is a slight clunk over bumps and braking. Nothing major tho. 

 

I will update the thread as and when i do bits to it. It will mostly be staying stock with a few OEM+ upgrades along the way. Hoping to find myself some reasonably priced -40mm shocks and springs. 

 

So the plans for the V5 are;

4motion front rear splitters

-40mm lowering shocks springs

Fit my double din Bluetooth stereo

Possibly an exhaust (current one sounds great to be honest)

And just general maintenance. 

 

Thanks, Jonezy

[SNH]

looks tidy and they do sound well. You not swapping the wheels and bits over from the old one pal? 

Edited 19 November, 2018 by SNH

[AdamJonezy]

10 minutes ago, SNH said:

looks tidy and they do sound well. You not swapping the wheels and bits over from the old one pal? 

It really is mate, I was quite  shocked at how well it's been looked after 

Majority of the bits from the old car have gone already mate. This one will be more of a OEM+ look I think. 

[AdamJonezy]

Not an exciting update, but a update nonetheless. Decided I'd had enough of not being able to connect my phone to the stereo for music. So went out and fit my Double Din Bluetooth stereo...

 

IMG_20181205_192106 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

IMG_20181205_193751 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

IMG_20181205_193801 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

IMG_20181205_193828 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

Need to have a play with the colour settings to try and get the blue to match the Climatronic colour better. 

 

I will hopefully have some better updates after Christmas  

 

Thanks, Jonezy

[AdamJonezy]

Not much going on here, picked up some GAZ GHA fully adjustable coilovers pretty cheap. I was planning on fitting the coilovers over the weekend but ended up needing to look for new rear shocks. I have stripped one of the rear shocks down but I've got no idea what oil is needed and where to get the seals. One of the seals looks pretty dead which is most likely what was causing the shock to get stuck down. After emailing GAZ customer services they said they would service the rear shocks for £30 +VAT +Shipping each, which isnt to bad at all. Anyway here are the coilovers...

 

IMG_20190203_191129 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

IMG_20190207_133041 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

IMG_20190207_133407 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

So instead of fitting the coilovers I decided to carry on with refurbishing my Brembos...

 

IMG_20190122_084617 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

Mid strip down, all the pistons/seals/bleed nipples removed...

 

IMG_20190122_094005 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

IMG_20190122_094017 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

IMG_20190122_094024 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

Started to sand them down...

IMG_20190122_135640 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

IMG_20190122_145215 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

IMG_20190122_145223 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

Gave up with sanding as it was hard work getting in to the intricate places. Went and bought myself some NitroMors and despite the reviews it still works as good as it used to when it was stupdily strong. I think the people who have left bad reviews on it have expected it to work instantly and havent followed the instructions. Anyway here's 1 calliper with the paint stripped off with nitromors...

 

IMG_20190210_134336 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

The red bungs are something I 3D Printed off to block the important holes. 

 

Hopefully get the other calliper stripped and then it will be colour deciding time.

 

Thanks, Jonezy

[Titanium_Man]

Got a pair of these to do myself at some point. You’re making it look much easier than I expected 

[AdamJonezy]

11 minutes ago, jars said:

Got a pair of these to do myself at some point. You’re making it look much easier than I expected 

 

The Brembos aren't that bad to take apart to be honest. I used a air line with a piece of wood in the middle of the calliper to pop the pistons out they popped out straight away. All the pistons are in really good condition so I'm just going to get some new seals and hardware and all should be good. 

 

Not a clue what colour to do them tho 

[Titanium_Man]

16 hours ago, AdamJonezy said:

 

The Brembos aren't that bad to take apart to be honest. I used a air line with a piece of wood in the middle of the calliper to pop the pistons out they popped out straight away. All the pistons are in really good condition so I'm just going to get some new seals and hardware and all should be good. 

 

Not a clue what colour to do them tho 

 

Is there a trick to removing the piston without an airline?!? I’ve got an air compressor in storage that I can get my hands on, but it’s a bit of a ball ache 

[AdamJonezy]

1 hour ago, jars said:

 

Is there a trick to removing the piston without an airline?!? I’ve got an air compressor in storage that I can get my hands on, but it’s a bit of a ball ache 

 

I have no idea how to remove without an airline to be honest mate. It took me about 10 minutes to fully strip the caliper and 5 minutes of that was trying to find a piece of wood to fit haha. 

[AdamJonezy]

I was very close to swapping the V5 for a really clean MK2 Golf Friday but he pulled out because insruance would have been to much for him. So I decided to get on with it and get the coilovers on. Not going as low as I was in the last Golf haha. The V5 also hit 93k the other day. 

I never take pictures during jobs as Im always flithy. but here is some pictures of the Golf on coilovers finally. 

IMG_20190405_185334 by Adam Jones, on Flickr
IMG_20190406_102553 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

And the alloys I managed to pick up for a steal. They where in a tired state, really badly kerbed. So sent them to be powder coated in a custom dark grey with bronze flip and loads of metallic. They've come out amazing. 

Before...

IMG_20190301_161445_059 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

After...

IMG_20190301_150137 by Adam Jones, on Flickr
IMG_20190301_161445_057 by Adam Jones, on Flickr
IMG_20190301_155323 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

With brand new 215/40 Nankangs all round and brand new centre caps...
IMG_20190404_133529_538 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

And finally on the car...

LRM_EXPORT_133650672400952_20190407_181026542 by Adam Jones, on Flickr
LRM_EXPORT_133680825106156_20190407_181056695 by Adam Jones, on Flickr
LRM_EXPORT_133743179895209_20190407_181159050 by Adam Jones, on Flickr
LRM_EXPORT_133768180214996_20190407_181224050 by Adam Jones, on Flickr
LRM_EXPORT_133795305375409_20190407_181251175 (1) by Adam Jones, on Flickr

And put my black grill and V5 grill badge on...

LRM_EXPORT_133711648666568_20190407_181127518 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

Absolutely over the moon with how it looks now.

Thanks, Jonezy

[AdamJonezy]

Had 5 minutes spare yesterday so got my Gloss Black switch panel trim put in. Looks so much better than the brushed one. Just need to find the other 3 handles to do and it will look loads better. I've also got gloss black stereo surround, ash tray cover etc. to fit and gloss black door pulls to fit, I can't stand the chrome. 

Before: 
IMG_20190519_170231 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

After:
IMG_20190519_170402 by Adam Jones, on Flickr
IMG_20190519_170339 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

It isn't the best paint job but looks loads better. I'm going to flat my spare brushed one down and try get a better finish. 

Also bought this to fit since the rear wash doesnt work: 
IMG_20190517_162948 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

And here is a couple picture's of the car to keep the thread alive a bit haha: 

LRM_EXPORT_36440188162663_20190518_152310038 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

LRM_EXPORT_92691631927517_20190514_115544620 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

Thanks, Jonezy

[AdamJonezy]

I haven't posted in here for a while. 

 

Had its MOT on Saturday and it passed with flying colours, also managed to get time to put it on the ramp at my uncles garage to fit my bits. 

 

Finally got round to fitting my fully refurbed front hub knuckles with brand new bearings, dust shields, sensors, full works, brand new wishbones with new poly bushes, brand new coilovers and top mounts all round, track rods inner and outer and also got the tracking done. Drives so smooth and solid now, I've fallen back in love with the beast. Unfortunately I didnt get any pictures whilst doing all the bits. And what a ballache doing the drivers side wishbone is, top mount bolts had to be removed and the engine jack up just to remove the front wishbone bolt. Stupid design. 

 

Since the car was now mechinclly sound and flew through the MOT i decided to finally get my Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo red stitch steering wheel fit and my old Hella headlights (thanks to Glendil) 

 

IMG_20191110_142936 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

IMG_20191110_142944 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

IMG_20191111_075757_425 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

IMG_20191110_143754 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

IMG_20191110_135119 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

Ignore how dirty it is, I havn't had time to give it a proper clean yet haha. 

 

Next on the list is centre silencer and back box delete

[AdamJonezy]

Been doing overtime every night and weekend for the run up to Christmas so haven't had much time. Car still hasn't been washed but I have done the centre silencer delete and put a stainless steel back box on. Straight through was far to loud for me. Hopefully the video below shows you how it sounds now. Car will be getting more done next week and a good wash because I've booked a few weeks off work over Christmas. 

 

VID_20191208_181629 by Adam Jones, on Flickr

 

 

I've also bought a brand new Neuspeed Cold Air Intake to go on just waiting for a reducer silicone hose for it. All for the massive price of £70. 

Still playing with the idea of sticking a turbo on with low boost, reading online says it should see around 250HP on low boost. That will be next year tho. Just got myself a 125cc motorbike to get myself to work and back so I can do jobs on the V5 without needing to rush to get it finished.

 

Cheers, Adam

[AdamJonezy]

I havnt posted in here for ages. Not much has happened with the car to be honest. 

Heres a few random pictures to look at. Nothing amazing unfortunately. 

 

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHzhY][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHzhY]IMG_20200301_091039[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keH8pQ][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keH8pQ]IMG_20200301_091058[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

 

New rear lights, custom smoked euro lights. 

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHzbL][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHzbL]IMG_20200307_111558[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keH8iC][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keH8iC]IMG_20200307_113204[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

 

Found some cheap mint Leather Recaros.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHzde][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHzde]IMG_20200306_170854[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

 

Couple of roling shots from when I went to UD. 

 

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHziu][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHziu]IMG_1917[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHzi9][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHzi9]IMG_1938[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keDjSQ][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keDjSQ]IMG_1906[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

 

Picked up some Image split rims for dirt cheap. Going to be rebuilding these next year. 

 

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHz7n][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHz7n]IMG_20200312_170519[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keDjCM][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keDjCM]IMG_20200312_171126[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keH8bt][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keH8bt]IMG_20200312_172846[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHyYw][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHyYw]IMG_20200312_172921[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

 

Started designing some custom rear brake brackets to use a stock 280mm disc on the rear. 

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHyTX][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keHyTX]IMG_20200422_155709[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

 

Few randoms. 

 

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keDjoi][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keDjoi]IMG_20200625_091434[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keH7Vo][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keH7Vo]IMG_20200713_170441[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

 

And a engine bay shot. 

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2keDjhX][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2keDjhX]IMG_20201011_165749[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/191346152@N04/]Adam Jones[/url], on Flickr

[AdamJonezy]

It's been a while since I posted in this thread.

 

Not much has changed other than new wheels. Genuine Porsche 987 alloys, 18x8 & 18x9 had them painted in a custom Porsche grey with loads of red flake so the colour changes drastically in the sun.

 

So here's a few pictures to spam you with...