I would think you need the year code of your car to be E, which would put it as a 1984 build. If first registration date is prior to 8th January 1985 then that also means you qualify for zero tax
I would think you need the year code of your car to be E, which would put it as a 1984 build. If first registration date is prior to 8th January 1985 then that also means you qualify for zero tax.
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I was hoping my mk2 was built late 1984 as it was registered March 1985 but unfortunately I don't think this is the case. Bummer never mind thank you for the reply.
Hi, afraid to say they are different mounts, although both front, central of engine they have different brace brackets and bushes, seem to recall the bush on the mk1 was held in place by tension between the male and female bracket whilst the 84 mk2’s were held in place by an inner bush plus mounting bracket which bolted into a retaining bracket, so more of a complicated design.
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That's a great help, thank you. Trying to find a early front central mount will be a challenge I really would like to keep it original and not go hydro mount.
I’m afraid I don’t know so can’t give you an answer. But I’m tempted to say I doubt it at the front panel arrangement of a mk1 and 2 are very different.
Can you use one of the parts catalogue sites to check and cross reference?
I wouldn't know where to start Eddy with any parts catalogue. Vw heritage are just as confused as me, the front engine mount on my mk2 looks very similar to the mk1. There isn't much info on the Internet but it definitely isn't the usual mk2 style it looks like this Eddy https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/171199214g-engine-mount-74-7mm.html
Is the early Gti 8v 1984-1985 front engine mount the same as a mk1 golf? Am having trouble ordering the correct one as the one on my car isn't listed. Thanks.
Quick update finally got a mobile mechanic to look at the golf and now it starts, looks like it was a faulty rotor arm. Strange as it's only done afew hundred miles. It's booked into a vw specialist in afew weeks to be safe. Thank you for all the advice I genuinely appreciate it.
No, I had my Golf transported recently. I think I paid £54 (but mine is a runner), look up AnyVan. they were very good. I think though the mobile Auto Electrician is your best option.
I totally agree you have been a star I think it's the hall sensor, am going to purchase one and arrange a mobile mechanic. Once it's started it's getting a complete check over by a vw specialist. The ignition coil isn't old but obviously it still could be that, thank you I genuinely appreciate the advice.
Unlucky, I'd now be all over it with a multi-meter guided by a wiring diagram. I'd be searching for the failed component or broken connection. I suspect that is not within your skill set? If not a mobile auto electrician that is familiar with old cars / old ignition technology is probably your best way forwards. A coil is about £30 and a hall sender about the same again. I feel it is likely to be one of these two components, most probably the hall sender. How much would it cost to have it diagnosed?
A genuine bosch coil is approx £55 I haven't given the hall sensor a thought until you mentioned it. I shall look into it thanks @PWardy. Unfortunately my skill set is not wiring, yes am thinking a mobile mechanic is probably best as transporting the golf will cost minimum of £100 at a guess.
I’m still sticking with the advice I gave previously. Check all of the wires around the coil and dizzy. All you have to do is start the car, stay clear of the moving parts snd start pulling wires. Only touch HT with insulated tools. If the engine stops you have most likely found your fault. Only once the simple stuff is eliminated move on to more complex things and spending money.
Thank you I've honestly taken on board all advice I can not find anything that stands out, all the connections look OK. The rusty pile of junk is no longer starting at this rate it'll be getting trailered away. Obviously starting to get annoyed with it now, it's a very expensive garage ornament that leaks oil.
OK it looks like its got no spark but only seems to happen when warm, am I correct in thinking maybe it's the coil that's breaking down when it gets hot? Please remember I only know the very basics, I have a mechanic that's knowledgeable about mk2's and K-jet but I'd have to trailer it to him, the way it is at the moment. Thank you for any advice on the rusty tart.
One thing to bear in mind, most fuel/k-jet related issues will not be intermittent (unless related to the WUR, where the issue is only when cold/hot), the symptoms are normally hard to start, rough running, or lack of power.
I'm tempted to think your issue is not related directly to the fuel system. It could be indirectly related, say a broken wire to one fuel pump which makes contact, and then doesn't.
As per your original comment you mention coil. Ideally, you need to determine which you don't have fuel (pressure) or spark.
thinking about it Eddy it has been a pig to start once warm for awhile, when it's cold first turn of the key. Not sure if this is related. Once again thank you peeps much appreciated for a the advice, it all helps.
