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Yes that is the right manual .You would be looking for cracks or splits in the hoses , rubber breaks down with heat and age , becoming brittle . Or as someone else said the housing its attached to might be knackered . As to the bolt I'm sorry i don't have a clue , i doubt its anything to worry about at the moment . I would join a golf forum as well .They may be able to give you more first hand expertise .
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Jun 25, 2014 13:30:57 GMT
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Thanks for the tips about the wax, 850. And I have already joined the Mk2 Golf Owners Forum, but you guys are quicker with the replies
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Stu
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Jun 25, 2014 14:29:11 GMT
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Hi, Nice project, I've had a few of these. My advice would be to track down a secondhand copy of the older green version of the Haynes manual - must better than the modern red one. I had two of the older ones but lent one to a mate years ago, if I can find it you can have it for postage money. I always found the green version far more comprehensive, better diagrams and photos and logically laid out. I'm keeping one copy of it even though I no longer own a Mk2 as I'm bound to at some point again... Comments on the faults so far: 1. Coolant level. It'll never hold a level with a leak on that flange on the side of the head. I'd replace the flange and seal as it'll fall apart when you remove it. You can sometimes find a metal version off a different model that's more durable, I did that on a few of mine. No point trying to flush the system 'til the leak is sorted as you'll just keep losing expensive coolant. Get it running right first and then flush it / replace coolant with VW G11/G12 equivalent available from Euro parts. 2. Oil leak. Likely the rocker cover gasket. Very common on the smaller engines. Part is a few quid and easy to replace. 3. Accelerator cable, cheap and easy to replace - procedure is in the Haynes manual. 4. Clutch cable, as above. Do that before deciding the clutch is worn out (it might be) just in case cable adjustment sorts it. The cable connects the pedal, through a grommet in the bulkhead, to a lever arm on the gearbox, you'll see if it you have a look. 5. Clutch. If it needs replacing, it's a pretty specialist job. I've done a few and they weren't particularly pleasant on the driveway. Pay a garage to do it and get the oil seals on the main input shaft in the gearbox changed while it's off. Part is a few quid and takes 10 mins to change while it's in bits, saves hassle when it leaks all over your new clutch later! 6. Interior. Register on ClubGTI and put a wanted ad on. Someone will be stripping a GTI or similar to make it into a track car (I've done this with some) and have the seats and other bits for sale. I still have a rear bench from an '87 16v GTI I track prepared (pic below) if you want it, free but I'm in Cheshire. Keep asking questions. It's not a shed, it looks a much easier project to tackle than most stuff people with tinkering with on here. You're in good company Cheers Stu
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'89 BMW E30 325i Sport, '04 MINI Cooper S, '09 Volvo V70 D5
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Jun 25, 2014 19:33:13 GMT
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Cheers for the words of encouragement, Stu. I feel a bit better, now. Let's hope I can do you all proud EDIT: Just found this video on YT about how to change a coolant flange on a 1.8 VW lump: Coolant flange change
Would this help me along?
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Well, just a quick update. Managed to pick up the new interior and door cards, yesterday. Also bought a new parcel shelf, shelf support and interior wing mirror blank.
Had a bit of a kick in the bottom yesterday. My "mate" (who I've known for twenty plus years) said he'd charge me £180 to fit a new clutch, without parts! And that's with me taking an afternoon off work to help him! Back to the drawing board!
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Ian
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I have done a clutch change once, on the drive, its not overly difficult, but just takes a while to get everything off! I depends how valuable you believe your time to be, I think all in it took me and my Dad a day to do it. He was more there to show me what to do than actually help. The biggest issue I found was the lining up the clutch without buying a centering tool, but a bit of old broom handle and inspiration tape soon had that sorted!
You don't know if you can do something unless you try! I would be surprised if you couldn't get a supply and install clutch for around £200 from a local garage. I don't know if the 1,3 golf had a self adjusting clutch cable or not, you can get both though, and I would recommend NOT getting the self adjusting one, its not difficult to adjust off the lever on the top of the box
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Jun 27, 2014 12:15:34 GMT
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Thanks, iand. Just a bit frustrating when you have a good mate (Who told me that his garage would always be there for me, and he would help me out) has left me in the poo, now. Everyone who's offered help and told me to buy the bloomin' car, has deserted me. All I wanted is someone to point me in the right direction (All I ever do is help others - where are they when I need them?) Looks like I'll be tidying the car up and selling it at a loss, then (With my limited mechanical knowledge, maybe it was a bridge too far) It was worth a try. At least you're a good lot on here
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Paul
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Jun 27, 2014 12:26:38 GMT
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Noooooooo!
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Jun 27, 2014 12:50:17 GMT
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Thanks guys. Sorry for "leaning" on you lot, so much. Just want to learn, but if no curse word will help you etc. Thanks for the Birthday greetings, ElWoody. Anyone who's a fan of the Blues Brothers, is a friend of mine I'll have a sticker with "we're on a mission from god" put in the back window, if I manage to finish this car!
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Jun 27, 2014 13:07:23 GMT
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general, I've only skim read your posts and the replies but I can say I feel your pain, there are some amazing mechanics/engineers on here and sometimes talking the talk is natural to them and leaves the lesser (read that as mechanically challenged) of us feeling a little lacking.
its not meant like that though and from reading the thread there's been loads of already detailed help given on fixes or suggestions how to fix the Golf.
do as Elwoody says and put your location up, or even a "wanted help!!!" thread up asking for one of the many capable on here to call round and help you fix something/anything/all of it.
I'm useless at mechanics, and I too see the Haynes as something written in a different language, but persevered at times and have had some good successes, i'm mostly a VW fan and have owned roughly 150 vw's
but could I do an engine swap on my own, hell no.....a quick chat on here found someone not two miles away from me, i'd never heard of him before posting it on RR and he was not only able to do a swap but would have been a damn sight cheaper than a garage too
or else failing all that ^^^ would your "mate with a garage" entertain a lesser fee if you became the lacky for the job helping him out whilst learning on the go??
good luck and as others have said thats a decent mk2 that doesnt deserve the towel being chucked at it just yet!!!
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Jun 27, 2014 13:22:15 GMT
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Nice to know I'm not alone, trekker. My "mate" was supposed to do the very thing you outlining in your post (helping me learn, whilst I assisted him) sadly, he has changed since he was a kid (Likes making others "need" him - makes him feel powerful, I suppose) It would be nice to get the car finished, so I could stick two fingers up at 'em all
EDIT: TBF, I have a couple of mates, who have been awesome. Sadly, there's not a mechanic between us three!
EDIT EDIT: Current job list:
Coolant flange
Brakes (Would like to change them - most be shot!)
Cambelt
Clutch (If needed)
Clutch cable
Accelrator cable
Service (Even I should be able to do that!)
Coilovers (If I can raise the dosh)
And that's without the MOT "Pre-check" or anything else that might drop off it!
Most of the parts I needed for all this, I could of just bought from ECP, for around £160 (Minus the coolant flange and one of the cables......)
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Rob M
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Jun 27, 2014 13:32:34 GMT
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Nice to know I'm not alone, trekker. My "mate" was supposed to do the very thing you outlining in your post (helping me learn, whilst I assisted him) sadly, he has changed since he was a kid (Likes making others "need" him - makes him feel powerful, I suppose) It would be nice to get the car finished, so I could stick two fingers up at 'em all
EDIT: TBF, I have a couple of mates, who have been awesome. Sadly, there's not a mechanic between us three! Do NOT throw the towel in!! You have the makings of a very tidy car there, don't be defeatist. None of us were born with spanners in our hands, we have watched,learned ( mostly the hard way) and took advice. Thing is, we are in the internet age, you don't have to write letters or make phone calls, the world has become very small and a quick post asking for advice will generally be met with a response in no time at all. Look, I'm massively s**t with car electrics and, ho hum, the Scimitar I bought has got s**t electrics, the first one Ive owned that is causing me much grief. Now I can cut my losses and shift it on or I can stick with it,ask loads of questions and learn while I work on it. That's what you have to do now, you have plenty of clever people on here and on your VW forum who will only be too happy to help you and talk you through all the stages etc. Come on, stick with it, the rewards will be worth it. Edit: Stop fussing about coilovers and stuff, work on the essentials. May be worth ringing around some of these "mobile mechanics" who may be able to do your clutch and other stuff you feel you REALLY cannot do.
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Jun 27, 2014 13:34:05 GMT
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I'll stick with it. Many thanks "Life Coach" zeb
EDIT: I'm better with "visual" teaching, rather than the written word, though.
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Rob M
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Jun 27, 2014 13:36:18 GMT
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I'll stick with it. Many thanks "Life Coach" zeb Good,trust me,the high you get making something work once again is more than worth the aggro.
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Jun 27, 2014 13:41:02 GMT
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I'll stick with it. Many thanks "Life Coach" zeb Good,trust me,the high you get making something work once again is more than worth the aggro. I'll hold you to that, when I've got a hand full of bolts left over, or a broken part in my hand, and I don't know why
EDIT: Look what's happened when I took the passenger's seat out the other day! And that was only a bolt and a screw to remove!
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jonxs
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Jun 27, 2014 18:45:50 GMT
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Looks good mate, always liked these cars. Looks like your going to have some fun learning about cars. For a bit of inspiration check out my thread, I'm no mechanic but have always been intrigued by cars. So i dismantled it and rebuilt, its a great feeling of achievement when your driving something you've personally built, huge advice is RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH lol. I have learnt a massive amount through building the car, so much so I'm the family mechanic ? Btw where are you located? I could be kind of close to you, I'm willing to help
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Jun 27, 2014 18:53:07 GMT
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Looks good mate, always liked these cars. Looks like your going to have some fun learning about cars. For a bit of inspiration check out my thread, I'm no mechanic but have always been intrigued by cars. So i dismantled it and rebuilt, its a great feeling of achievement when your driving something you've personally built, huge advice is RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH lol. I have learnt a massive amount through building the car, so much so I'm the family mechanic ? Btw where are you located? I could be kind of close to you, I'm willing to help Cheers Jon. The car's based in Cambridgeshire. Loving the 205, by the way. Awesome little cars Just wondering as Euro Car Parts have got a 50% sale, should I start stock-piling bits now, or wait until I know what the car really needs? What sort of time scale would I have for item returns to ECP?
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Jun 27, 2014 18:53:58 GMT
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As zeb says..forget coolies and all that shizzle for now. Get it roadworthy and motd. A mk2 golf is a lovely car without all the mods anyways
De clutter the list up there and you'll see how small the true list actually is. I'd do the bare essential to get it to start stop and drive. Let the tester tell you the brakes don't work well enough etc etc, then you know what you're really tackling
I'd be amazed from a wanted help thread if you didn't get any takers willing to help, some will even do it for the pleasure (plus tea n biscuits!!!!)
The vw world is massive, register on the mk2 gold forums and especially Vzi if you haven't already
Once you get into it they are pretty simple machines. And as already been said the info at our fingertips is just incredible nowadays. Answers within minutes!!!
Keep doing what you're doing and post pics to your problems. I'm much better at seeing a photo solution/explanation rather than written form as well
Once its roadworthy then you can "scene" it haha
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Jun 27, 2014 18:59:04 GMT
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Just wondering what the law is on getting a car to a MOT station. Does it have to be insured etc?
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jonxs
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Jun 27, 2014 19:04:46 GMT
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You could get the general bit ie: filters, oil definitely oil, plugs and leads, dizzy cap and rotor arm. The basic consumables, front and rear brakes you could buy for piece of mind. Depends upon what left on the ones fitted.
There returns policy is likely listed on there site at the very bottom, probably like 14 days.
If there's a mot station close ask to see if they could do a check over for you, a 'pre mot' so to speak it could help you find out what she truly needs
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