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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Early front engine mount.
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.

Hope helps

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.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Early front engine 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
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Early front engine mount.
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.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Breakdown
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.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Breakdown
Does a k-jet even have a hall sender? 16v might but I don’t think an 8v does. There’s no ECU.

I could be talking crap, if there is one. It must be the only thing I never needed to change lol
With the help of Google https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/034998065-hall-sender-for-1-8-gti.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw5s6WBhA4EiwACGncZdcdOJad5rm-e7JdXiywcOJpBqeAtALmRhcnoB8yo2eHMnrUwi8uhxoCmCwQAvD_BwE unless am completely confused., wouldn't be the first time.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Breakdown
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.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Breakdown
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.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Breakdown
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.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Breakdown
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.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Breakdown
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.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Breakdown
Thank you for all the replies.
Considering the low cost of the in-tank fuel pump it maybe worth trying? I've replaced the expensive one afew years ago.
I'll be checking the metering head for sure and will check the  WUR if possible (Haynes manual might be worth looking at)
Am praying its not a vacuum leak as that will be a bitch to find.
Thanks @Eddypeck I will work through your list I appreciate it alot.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Breakdown
My GTi is a Digifant, if the fuel pump failed I wouldn't expect it die instantly, it would struggle on for a short distance as the pressure in the rail reduced.  You know it is not the fuel pump relay and based on your description of how it failed I suspect an ignition failure.
First off I would check all electrical connections around the dizzy and coil.  You are looking for fatigue and broken strands and or corrosion.  If you find nothing carry a basic tool kit so you can investigate while waiting to be recovered.
Am at the point I can not even trust it to drive to a garage,  I might have to get a mobile mechanic to look at it or at least take out a yearly roadside recovery (apparently some don't accept classic cars)
Hopefully Eddypeck will be along soon as he knows the kjet injection better than most.
Thank you PWardy I appreciate your help.