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I.C.E & Electrical / Re: Replacing Radio/CD Player
Last post by Martin109 -
Further to this thread started by me, I have now had fitted a very nice Kenwood unit (maybe same/similar to that mentioned upthread), which is great, but my only niggle is that it will only work when the ignition is on, usually when engine running of course.  My old system worked with the ignition switched off, which meant I could listen to it while parked up, which was ideal.  I don't really understand why the new system is working differently.  Is this just a matter of my getting the installer to switch a lead to supply a feed independent of the ignition?
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Engine & Gearbox / Re: Gear selector
Last post by scs -
Hi, you have a normal problem There is a fix for it available numerous sellers on ebay can provide the parts required. Fitting the parts is very straight forward the Orange bush is the tricky bit.
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Engine & Gearbox / Gear selector
Last post by FrankieBabe -
Advice please...

The gear change on my 8v gti seems sloppy, works and goes into gear but feel very sloppy. Is the common and is there an easy fix to it.

Thanks
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I.C.E & Electrical / Re: Wiring help
Last post by TonyTorque -
The gauge needs a proper resistive sender, a float switch can't do it. Easiest is a universal adjustable sender in the cell, tube type or float arm. Measure the original sender empty and full with a multimeter, or look up the range your clocks expect. Then buy one with the same range, or a programmable one. If the range doesn't match the gauge reads wrong or sits at one end.
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Mk2 Golf/Jetta Sales / Re: VW GOLF MK2 GTI 8V 5 DOOR FOR SALE
Last post by nadabsardar -
Nice write-up, and good that you've been upfront about the Cat C history and the front-end repair. Buyers on here will appreciate that.

One thing worth sorting before anyone enquires: the "Condition Inspected" change. If it's still in progress, it'd help to say where it's at, because that's usually the first thing people ask about on a car with a past write-off marker. Also, if you've got any paperwork from the bodyshop (Lightning Crash Repairs) or photos from during the repair, add them, as that really backs up the "professionally restored" claim.

At 244k you might want a few close-ups of the underside, sills and arches too. Rust is what most Mk2 buyers check first. Good luck with the sale.
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Mk2 Golf/Jetta Sales / Re: 89 last of the small bumper 8valve gti didgifart
Last post by nadabsardar -
Cracking little build, that's exactly the sort of Mk2 I'd want for thrash days. Rare to see one still running the small bumpers and properly stripped out rather than just shell-and-cage for show.

One thing that might help it move: the thread's been sitting since last November, so it might be worth a fresh post with the price and a few clear photos on the ad itself, since not everyone clicks through to an external album. Also worth mentioning if it's got a V5 and whether it's MOT'd or SORN, as that'll decide whether buyers see it as a road car or a track toy.

£3000 doesn't look daft with the cage, coilovers, cam and three engines' worth of spares thrown in. Good luck with the sale.