cracked EM, big crack

[Derek Leep]

Ken wrote:

> So, there was no welding of the crack done?  Did it not leak or something?

After reading many an archived post about welding, and consulting my
favorite machinist, I decided not to bother.  I had the manifold re-surfaced
for flatness, and mounted it with new hardware.  I don't hear any ticking
when cold (besides maby a lifter or two), nor do I smell unusual amounts of
exhaust from the engine bay.

> Btw, your website is very inspiring!  I love the pics of your 4ktq!

Thanks!  I photographed just about every aspect of the turbo conversion, and
hope to have a good step-by-step writeup someday.

> I'm in need of a 200q clutch kit, a 2-piece EM, and something to address
the tie rod issue.

I priced the 2-piece manifold and found it to cost more than the motor did.
For the same price, I could have a nice efi setup.  2Bennett supplied a tie
rod for about $90

> How much boost are you running in the 4ktq?

Stock 1.4bar until I have an intercooler.  Then I plan on either an IA or
SJM 1.8bar chip + spring.  1.4 bar is still more than enough to get me into
trouble.  In 5th gear, 60-90mph comes very quickly, and the car just keeps
pulling!

-Derek L.
Quattros, Golfs, Sciroccos, oh my.