I though it was about time i made a build thread so everything is in one place and not spread around the forum.
Lets start at the beginning... I wanted a caddy van. I have a 2008 Passat that just isn't big enough inside to carry stuff around for work. Work being Bespoke car audio and air suspension. So i was browsing the other VAG section on Edition 38 looking for caddy vans and saw an advert for an Aviator Grey TT and instaly fell in love. Decided i didn't need a van and bought the TT. Still have the Passat and still need a van but now also have a TT.
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The TT is a November 2000 1.8T 225 Quattro with 118,000 miles on the clock. Some photos from the advert...
Modifications carried out by previous owners include:
ToyoSport Decat
Custom Rear Tie Bars
AP Front Coilovers and FK Rear Springs (Very short)
Badger 5 TIP
ITG Air Filter
Forge 007P Valve
N249 Bypass
V6 Front Bumper
V6 Rear Diffuser
Facelift Front Grille
Genuine Audi Speedline 2-piece 19" Alloys
It has a nice selection of modifications but also a nice selection of issues which i have now nearly fixed. Looking through the service history and receipts it appears for the first 8 years of its life it was serviced at an Audi main dealer in the Midlands but then found itself down in some east London garages for a few years. And that's where things started slipping.
Cosmetically the car was looked after but mechanically it was not. Nearly every sensor needed changing, MAF issues, the company who replaced the turbo only put one nut on the downpipe to turbo gasket. Lots of the engine trim was missing. 80% of the oil return and breather pipes under the inlet manifold were either missing or perished. Rocker cover gasket was perished and leaking. But big things like clutch and timing belt were carried out.
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First things i did was an oil and filter change, plus an inspection. Then replaced the leaking rocket cover gasket and while that was off replace inlet manifold gasket and throttle body gasket plus changed the header tank for a nice white new one. I also polished the charge pipe and inlet manifold too. I also changed all the oil breather and return pipes and new dipstick tube ect.
The alarm siren was not working as the batteries had leaked acid all over the circuit board. Purchased the revised version from Germany and fitted that. Works fine now.
The headlight washer jets were not working, took the front bumper off and found the pipes blocked off. Turns out the spray nozzles were cracked and too much pressure is lost for them to fully extend. Also noticed alot of bad plastic welding on the inside of the bumper from a crash.
Replaced the brake pedal sensor for absolutely no reason haha. (green plug)
The front break discs needed replacing and the passenger rear disc was warped from a binding caliper. So all new discs and pads plus a new calliper.
I have striped the rear seats and fittings out the car and applied a 4mm coating of Silent Coat sound deadening ready for the upcoming competition audio build.
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That's the last 5 months up to making this thread. I may have missed one or two things but that pretty much covers it. There's still more to do. Sort out the bodywork as there's a few tiny dents and stone chips. Remap and some engine mods. But first i'll sort out the issues and go from there.