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Heating & Cooling / Re: Cooling queries
Last post by t2000 -
You could try running it up to temp with the expansion cap off, any air should escape and it shouldn't bubble over.
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Engine & Gearbox / 1990 1.6 Driver Petrol Gearbox Replacement/Repair
Last post by Martin109 -
I've been told that my Driver has failed its MOT partly on a gearbox oil leak, which the mechanic states is caused by worn gearbox bearings, which I don't quite understand, as I would have though leaks would come from failing seals rather than failing bearings??

All in all, I can understand that the gearbox is showing its age, being original, after 214.400 miles from new!

The mechanic states he can get the gearbox issue fixed temporarily but sufficiently to pass the MOT, but I need to consider what my options are.  I do have a friend who could help to remove and replace the gearbox.  Is it possible to track down a suitable refurbished 5-speed box, or is an alternative to remove the existing gearbox and take it to a gear specialist for refurbishment?

Any tips and experiences would be very useful.
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Heating & Cooling / Re: Cooling queries
Last post by Monkey -
My guess is you'll either have an airlock somewhere, or your thermostat is seized (at least slightly) closed, not allowing full cooling.

First thing I'd do is swap out the thermostat, doing so will force you to drop your coolant and putting it back in will cure a potential airlock.
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Heating & Cooling / Cooling queries
Last post by 89GL -
Forgive if this has been answered before but I have an issue with the cooling on my '89 GL (1781 carb).  In normal use it warms up fine & the gauge sits dead centre. However the minute I stop & sit in traffic the gauge climbs fairly quickly getting very close to the hot mark. The cooling fan does cut in so that's not the issue. It has never actually overheated, the coolant is fine & isn't even discoloured but it always smells very hot so I wonder what the issue may be? I did think it might need a new radiator (or a good  flush) but struggling to see what the issue is. This has been the case for months, not just since the weather got better.
One other question, anyone know of a decent garage in the Leeds/York area that understands Mk2's? I've tried a couple of garages but they don't want to know preferring to stick with post 2000 stuff that they can plug in!
Thanks in advance
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Mk2 Parts Wanted / 5dr rear window metal scraper both sides
Last post by pgtips -
Hi,

just picked up a mk2 1992 golf for my son. Need a pair of the rear window scrapers , the bit with the metal in them as both are corroded if anyone can help or steer me the right direction.

Whats the best place to find a part number as that's also tricky to figure out.

Kev
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New Members Say Hi! / Hello from Chelmsford
Last post by pgtips -
Hi,

Just picked up (back of a trailer) a 1992 Golf Driver, one of the last Mk2s.

Paintwork is dreadful, doesn't start but its solid enough. The chap I bought it from said he paid some mechanics to get it going but they came along to plug in diagnostic and got lost with it, ended up taking out relays etc which is my first task, to get them all back in the right place then figure whats what. (forum post coming up !)

The plan is to pass it onto my son, he's always loved classics, especially golfs so this one will be cherished and used.

PG
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New Members Say Hi! / Project Revive
Last post by joe -
Hi,
Just uncovered our Golf Mk2 GTi 8v White (big bumper) that has been under a cover for the last 4 years. Prior to that it had visited a garage for extensive welding that didn't end well. First job is to replace the fuel pump. Looking forward to starting a new project. Prior to that my only real experience was extensive work on a Citroen Xsara Forte which my son now drives and it goes brilliantly. We owned our Golf since 1993 ish. My wife can't wait to see it running again and neither can I.
Cheers
Joe