My Golf has another bit off an issue, its on a roll at the moment. I took it for an MOT and asked them to replace the thermostat housing as it was leaking coolant where it met the engine. They did that and it no longer leaks, all good. They also said they had to replace the thermostat - side note it doesn't look like the thermostat flange has been refitted quite correctly.
I picked it up and drove it about 30 miles, during which time it was getting to almost 3/4 on the temp gauge and staying there. Once hot it was also cutting out each time the revs dropped to idle speeds.
I knew the carb flange needed doing (I think the garage had knocked the air filter or something and made it worse) so I replaced that and now it doesn't cut out, but I'm still not sure about the temperature and whether or not something is wrong.
Its still getting to near 3/4 on the gauge and staying pretty firm, last night I let it get hot and felt the bottom hose from the radiator and it was cold. Also, whilst it doesn't cut out any more the car struggles to idle as it gets hot. Otherwise its running well.
I've read a load of stuff on what temperatures they should get to before fans kicking in, but, assuming the garage have used the correct thermostat, at what point should it open?
I've checked the coolant level and that's all good and oil is clear.
Anyway sorry for the essay and thanks in advance, just trying to get some advice before draining the coolant and messing with the thermostat!
Got a few electrical issues with my 86 1.3 CL. Thought I'd lump them all into one post, hope that's cool.
1, wipers don't park, they stop as soon as you turn them off at the stalk. I've read about them needing a constant 12v, and if they lose this then they won't park themselves. How do I check that they have the feed? Also is this feed fused?
2, the horn doesn't work when you press the horn button in the middle of the wheel. I have had the wheel off and everything when I replaced the dash, and to be honest just never thought to check the horn, so could well be something I've done. Are there any tips on testing the circuit from the button to the stalk? The horn itself is working, as there is an old 'Linnwood Electronic' alarm fitted to the car which went off today for the first time and set the horn off! Which brings me to my third question:
3, does anyone have any experience with a Linnwood Electronic alarm? As I'd like to remove it from the car ideally as it clearly doesn't work properly. Is it as simple as following the wires that come out of it and snipping them?
I've got an 86 1.3 CL with Pierberg carb, all original has done less than 30k, was standing for quite a while.
I've been tidying the car up over the last year or so, has always run fine though.
I haven't driven the car a great deal, a couple of long drives but generally maybe a couple of hours a week max. The other day (maybe a month or so ago now) I took it out for quite a long drive, did about 50 miles or so and the car cut out while I was driving. Just lost power and the engine stopped, no bang or anything like that. It would still turn over on the key but wouldn't start.
I suspected a failed fuel pump, and the AA guy said the same. So got it towed home, bought a fuel pump and only got round to fitting it last week. Unfortunately the car still won't start.
I've taken a couple of spark plugs out, put them back into their leads and turned the engine over and neither plug sparked. I've put a multimeter on the ignition coil and got no reading upon turning on the ignition.
Dizzy contacts arent the cleanest but look OK, ht leads look OK. Battery was fully charged.
I don't have a manual at the moment though will be picking one up.
Anybody have any ideas or suggestions on other stuff to check? Apologies if this has been covered a million times...
There are patches of rust that need treating on the doors of my Golf, and the bead that runs round the door will want replacing. What are you guys using to replace it?? I was thinking of running foam weatherstrip round the door and painting over the top but not sure if that's a good idea of not...
I'm lightly restoring a 1986 1.3 CL which has a pull out radio fitted, however the radio is long gone. Before tampering with the wiring I'd like to try and find a replacement radio that fits the cage, but I don't really know where to start trying to identify what radio goes in there!
I know it's a bit of a long shot but I thought it may be worth asking on here, any help would be greatly appreciated. Photos of the cage are further down the thread now I know how to post photos!
Recently bought a silver, 1986 1.3 CL 5dr that has been standing for a good while and needs new window rubbers, especially on the back windows. Also needs the J shaped metal strips that run along between door and window. Would also consider complete doors, especially if they were silver!
Picked up my first MK2 Golf yesterday, a 5dr 86 1.3 CL. 1 owner, 28K miles though has been standing for a few years. Runs and drives and is motd, but needs a bit of tlc. In the past I had a MK1 Golf Cab for years and more recently I had a MK2 Polo Saloon.
Hoping to get this car sorted over the next couple of months, just hope there are some shows happening this year! I'll post in parts wanted as well, but if anyone has some spare rubber window surrounds, scrapers and the metal strips that run along where the door meets the window (basically all the bits that brave the elements) please pm me, my car is anything but watertight at the moment!
